Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period
From: April 2024 Period start date
To: Period end date March 2025
Charity name: The Last Kiss Foundation
Charity registration number: 1164107
Objectives and activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | “To relieve the suffering and emotional distress amongst parents, families and friends when a baby, child, young person or adult dies by:- a) The provision of Cuddle Cot cooling systems and moses baskets and memory boxes to maternity units and similar equipment designed for older children in hospices across the UK; b) The provision of advice, support and information to those bereaved and their carers; c) Working collaboratively with health and social care professionals to improve and enhance professional practice with bereaved families; d) Making donations to other charitable organisations having similar objects as the charity that the trustees shall in their discretion deem suitable; e) The advancement of bereavement care through education, training, grant making and research; f) Raising awareness through public events and supporting research into stillbirth, miscarriage, neonatal death, maternity care and the improvements needed in perinatal maternal health; and g) Producing appropriate written and electronic materials in respect of the above.” |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
We continue to work in partnership with the local hospitals to determine the wish list of items and needs for the respective bereavement suites and identifying where |
| identified in the accounts. | there is a need for the equipment and resources. We have been able to signpost families affected by bereavement to receive the appropriate support and help and have included links within our website so families can access the right level of support when they need it. We have developed the relationships with health care professionals and midwifes, identifying the training and support requirements and working in partnership with other local charity called Children and Families in Grief. We have delivered a number of Sessions in schools to support bereavement awareness and worked with Bereavement UK to deliver session to social workers |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | At all times the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit, this has been incorporated into all of our planning for the years activities and has informed the work that we have done throughout the year. We have regularly reviewed this guidance during our trustee meetings. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and performance
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Emotional Support Programs: We have delivered a range of emotional support programs in schools with support from Groundworks UK. We delivered to over 200 young people sessions on loss. Awareness and Advocacy: Through various campaigns and collaborations with healthcare providers, we've raised significant awareness about baby loss. Our efforts have contributed to more sensitive handling of such cases in hospitals and the development of bereavement training for healthcare professionals, we have also developed training sessions for social workers. We have rebranded and have developed new information leaflets and a new website that reflects our commitment to working in the community. We negotiated training with Adapt which was delivered on trauma informed care to a range of healthcare professionals. We continue to provide memory boxes, resources to bereavement suites across Devon. Impact on Beneficiaries Emotional Healing: Beneficiaries report significant improvements in their emotional wellbeing due to our support programs. Increased Awareness: Families have benefited from the greater understanding and sensitivity they receive from society and medical professionals. Wider Benefits to Society Improved Healthcare Practices: Our advocacy have led to more compassionate and informed practices in healthcare settings regarding baby loss. Societal Awareness: By raising awareness, we've helped reduce the stigma associated with talking about baby loss, leading to a more empathetic society. Policy Influence: Our advocacy have |
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influenced policies related to bereavement leave, mental health support, and healthcare protocols. We have revised the training and website for a fresh beginning and have been working on training.
We have continued to work with the main hospital providers across Devon and provide equipment and facilities to those families in need.
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Para 1.41 Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Other
Financial review
| Financial review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity remains in a strong and stable financial position |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity holds a designated reserve of £5k to ensure the charity’s financial stability , continuity of services and ability to respond to any unforeseen circumstances. As a small mission led charity we operate with limited restricted income and rely on careful financial stewardship to sustain our work, having this modest reservice allows us to meet our short term financial commitments, protect the continuity of core activities and act with prudence in line with charity |
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| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £5000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | NA |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | NA |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are no concerns |
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Para 1.47 The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.46 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Other
Structure, governance and management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document: for example,trust deed, memorandum and articles of association etc |
Para 1.25 | CIO Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? for example limited company, unincorporated association, CIO |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | By AGM with the agreement of remaining trustees as per constitution. |
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Para 1.51 Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Other
Reference and administrative details
| Charity name | The Last Kiss Foundation |
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| Other name the charity uses | NA |
| Registered charity number | 1164107 |
| Charity’s principal address | 15 Briwere Road Torquay TQ1 4DU |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Annika Palmer | Co-Founder | 2015 | ||
| KeelyPierce | C0-Founder | 2015 | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
NA |
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| Name and objects of the | NA |
charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for NA safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors
Signature(s) Annika Palmer Full name(s) Annika Palmer
Co-Founder
Position (for example Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date
28.12.2025
| The Last Kiss Foundation | No (if any) |
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| Receipts andpayments accounts |
CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date To from Apr-24 Apr-25
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds
| Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted |
Restricted | Endowment | ||
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| A1 Receipts Donations 5,000 - - - 5,000 - - Sub total - Total receipts 5,000 A3 Payments Insurance 110 Stationary/postage 123 Account Fees 60 TrainingDeliveryCosts 2,400 Website + Hosting 1,712 Resources 880 - - - Sub total 5,285 - - Sub total - Total payments 5,285 Net of receipts/(payments) - 285 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end 7,895 Cash funds this year end 7,610 funds to the nearest £ Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - funds |
to the nearest £ funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 5,000 - - - - - - - 5,000 - - - 5,000 110 123 60 2,400 1,712 880 - - - 5,285 - - - 5,285 - 285 - 7,895 7,610 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| - | 7,610 | - |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Details Details Details Details Details Signature Annika Palmer Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - Agreement Error OK to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Print Name Annika Palmer Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) |
to nearest £ Endowment funds |
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| Date of approval |
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| Annika Palmer | Annika Palmer | 28.12.2025 | |