Hillingdon Brain Tumour & Brain Injury Group (Registered charity, number 1164538) Financial statements for the year ended 30 November 2023 Page Contents Trustees, annual report Independent examiner's report Receipts & payments account Statement of assets & liabilities Notes to the accounts 10-11 capLUS COMMUNITY ACCOUNTING
Hillingdon Brain Tumour & Brain Injury Group Trustees, annual report for the year ended 30 November 2023 Full name Hillingdon Brain Tumour & Brain Injury Group Organisation type Charitable incorporated organisation Registered charity number 1164538 Principal address 394 Long Lane Hillingdon Uxbridge UB10 9PG Trustees Emmanuel Daudu, Chair Mary O'connor Michael Simons Mairead Jennings Amisha Thobhani Ohood Abdulghaffar (from 1810712023) Abhay Shah (until 0111212022> Independent examiner John O'Brien, employee of Community Accounting Plus, Units 1 & 2 North West, 41 Talbot Street, Nottingham, NG15GL Governance and management The charity is operated under the rules of its constitution adopted 0111012010. We recruit and appoint new trustees by selecting from people of good standing, having appropriate skill sets, and often known to the charity, are interviewed by the Development Manager and trustees, and successful applicants then elected as trustees by the Board of Trustees. Trustee vacancies are advertised through H4AII (a local health and care Charitable Incorporated Organisation} as well as the HBTIG website and Facebook pages and its Twitter feed We strive for diversity and equality by having 114 of the board brain tumourlinjury clients with disabilities on the board of trustees to support in delivering a true reflection knowledge understanding.
Hillingdon Brain Tumour & Brain Injury Group Objectives and activities The objects of the CIO are.. the advancement of health, the prevention or relief of sickness, disease or human suffering, as well as the promotion of health. To assist in the treatment and care of persons suffering from brain disorders of any description, particularly but not exclusively brain tumours or brain injury, or in need of rehabilitation as a result of such illness. (a) to promote and protect the physical and mental health of sufferers of such brain disorders in greater London, particularly but not exclusively the London boroughs of Hillingdon and surrounding London boroughs through the provision of financial assistance, support, education and practical advice. (b) to advance the education of the general public in all areas relating to such brain disorders. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit The charity provides bespoke wrap-around support designed to meet the specific needs of clients and their families. This is designed around the client and is a personal programme split into three areas- Emotional, Physical and Spiritual support. This includes advice, guidance and counselling on brain tumourlinjury, working with Healthcare providers, charities and NHS support to bring together a support package that benefits the client and the issues their farnilies face. This is taken in one on one sessions. The charity provides activities including.. Monthly golf, weekly allolment sessions, weekly bowls sessions, weekly drop in sessions to manage financial issues and to enable clients, providing support, friendship and knowledge on adaptation in the community, monthly support group sessions for sharing latest trials and chemotherapies, the latest advancement in therapies, radio therapies, gamma knife and sharing experiences and issues,. funding MRI scans and consultations with medical practitioners when these are not forthcoming through the NHS. Rehabilitation programs, return to work programs. Counselling and support worker. We also run a charity shop to raise funds for the charity.. clients can help in the shop, which also serves as premises for the charity in which clients can meet each other and charity staff and volunteers. Public benefit statement Clients and their familieslloved ones are helped through what can be a traumatic and distressing time, and where appropriate can be given advi on how and where to seek treatment if not already receiving treatment. By helping clients and families to cope, the chances of mental despair and depression, of divorce, of knock-on adverse effects on children, and possibly even suicide, are redud. The support aims to give a purpose for living. Return to work plans are prepared in consultation with doctors and employers. As well as bringing these benefits to the individuals concerned, these initiatives significantly reduce demand on public medical, mental and social care resources which might otheiSe be required. The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidan on public benefit, 'Charities and Public Benefit,.
Hillingdon Brain Tumour & Brain Injury Group Summary of the main achievements during the period The main focus of the HBTIG charity's work is supporting people afflicted by brain tumours and brain injuries, support which is not provided by the NHS or the stste. This includes providing independent guidance and advice for people who have been diagnosed with, or who are suspected of having, a brain tumour or injury, and sometimes providing funding for MRI scans when these have not been forthcoming from the NHS. Both the tumours themselves, and the surgical interventions required to mitigate the effects of a tumour, can have severe and life-changing consequences for both the patient and for family and those close to the patient. The charity provides ongoing support, as illustrated below, for victims and family, who will be referred to as clients in this report (although there is no charge for the charity's services). Operational Overview In the last 12 months the charity has supported 166 clients. It has adapted to the challenges, by.. The weekly drop in meetings, are crucial to the health and wellbeing recovery of our clients, with over 30 clients attending on average each week. This service helps prevent crises. These crises can include isolation, depression and debts. Our servi includes preparing for and discussion of the future. Wellbeing tasks were set each week, headed by speakers that come into the sessions. Many topics are covered, for example from reducing anxiety to paying bills, to increasing IT skills, catching up on the latest news and how it affects us, neurological brain training games, memory recall, taking photographic pictures, to or even cooking a set dinner. This helped enable clients - many of whom live on their own - to combat isolation, frustration and boredom. The charity's shop (which sells donated items) now has extended the shop and the opening hours. The coffee shop, located at the front of the shop premises, provided a place where our community can meet, we are also collaborating with local craftsman and we have a special section for hand-made goods as well as selling honey from local bee keeper. We work connecting with other charities in delivering service and care. We have our memory tree in the shop. The charity's usual services continued.. One on one support for high-need clients= Specialist individual work programme for each client- working with neurological physiologist reports. Topics include.. enabling the client in having 'a purpose in life,, combating anxiety, depression, teaching and equipping clients with the skills to return to work,. working with a positive approach, life skills coaching, boundaries in the home and work place., dealing with DWP PIP, learning how to communicate and plan ahead, and accessing the charity's Thursday drop-in support programme. Also teaching and making them aware of their vulnerabilities and boundaries, and reducing risk of suicide. (Some 25 clients attend) Monthly support groups: as above covering diagnosis and treatment plans., Improved mental wellbeing, Improved memory skills, Improved self-care, more awareness of nutrition and natural remedies, Increased self*steem, redUd isolation, forging new friendships, Increased openness, Improved listening skills, Increased empathy for others, better perspective and gratitude, respite from caring duties. {62 clients).
Hillingdon Brain Tumour & Brain Injury Group Individual counselling- to help clients and families to acpt and cope with mental and personality changes which can occur after surgery. (20 clients have had varying degrees of counselling). Positive Lifeline - our aims of the project are to equip, empower and strengthen clients, and partners, expertise, knowledge and awareness around brain tumours and brain injury, to extend the life expectancy of clients and improve end of life care, creating a sustainable project that can be embedded into the community to provide for our ever-growing number of clients and their partners bespoke care. Allotment- Harmondsworth Moor Allotment continues to deliver independence and self-care, learning about food, nutrition and growth. The project has expanded this year with three areas of large space, green house and a shed for the winter to sit in and learn. With over 3 raised beds to enable disabled clients to work, it has been a great success. We have also been supported by members of the community who to have wanted to volunteer and support the clients. The allotment has had the support of various companies in the area donating to the site from soil to wood. We work closely with the allotment management team Hardip and Hazem. This year we experienced our first crop, which we were able to enter into a local competition of which we won one category. For the team growing and producing food for everyone to eat has provided a purpose, and a support for others. The crop was shared with the rest of the clients and the community. The clients look after the allotment which leads to therapeutic sessions in nature. It is a very exciting project which has grown and still has a great potential and benefit for the clients as well as the community. Weekly bowling sessions enable clients to build upper and lower body strength as well as improving neurological pathways and balance. This group has grown in diversity and now includes neurological clients from Parkinson's to strokes. It has been a large part of the physical rehabilitation, improving balance and strength of muscles. The biggest achievements have been around our specialist rehabilitation program that we have been running, which has included speech therapy, gym workouts and enablement. From this program we have seen over 5 clients be able to now care for themselves on their own and have back their independen, Financial Review We are in a good sound financial position. Future planning is paramount to the charity. We have secured various funding streams so we are not fully reliant on one avenue. We have been accepted form the lottery this year for another three years. We have employed a new fundraising lead. We have forecast a challenging year ahead and are focusing on security. Our new friends scheme is being advertised and other funding grants are being applied for.
Hillingdon Brain Tumour & Brain Injury Group The Charits pollcy on reserves Since, apart from shop income, the tharitys income ¢[sIsts of grants and donations none of which are guaranteed, and may vary from year to year. and against the background of a growing dient base. our policy is to maintain reserves where possible against future need, with a minimum tsrget of three months outgoing expenses. There is no upper limit set because it is unlikely that reserves will substantially exceed future need. The charity is growing and we are noticing that our outgoings are changing around stsff costs which we show in our reserves. Signed on behalf of the charitys trustees: Signed Emmanuel Daudu, Trustee Date 131 IM4,fj/
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Hillingdon Brain Tumour & Brain Injury Group for the year ended 30 November 2023 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Hillingdon Brain Tumour & Brain Injury Group (the charity) for the year ended 30 November 2023. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b} of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act., or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. Signed John O'Brien Msc, FCCA, FCIE Employee of Community Accounting Plus Date 0810312024
Hillingdon Brain Tumour & Brain Injury Group Receipts & payments account for the year ended 30 November 2023 2022 Total 2023 Totsl Funds Unrestrlctsd Restrlctsd Funds Funds Funds Note Receipts Acts"irities contributions Grants and Donations SaleslFees Shop sales Total receipts 2423 109540 1613 33212 146788 1823 20993 2344 50109 75269 1823 97623 2344 50109 151899 76630 76630 Payments Admin Charity Assistant AdvertisinglPromotional Alternative therapies Bank charges Clients support Computer and Soare Costs Consultations & MRI scans Cost of Sales Electricity Group meetirKJs InsurarKes OfficelGeneral Admin Expenses Legal and Professional Services PayPal Fees Wages, Nl & pensions Phone Costs Rent Repairs and Maintenance Shop Manager Fee Soare Supportworker Therapy Travel and Accommodation Water Rates Sundry expeThJiture Total payments 505 163 2645 276 1038 2282 4544 5956 2265 3022 639 9528 3468 1432 2835 3759 241 1460 1432 3032 3814 241 1460 197 55 4117 4816 4853 6528 679 1909 4394 96 16220 1010 18000 2859 609 1878 1450 1245 3853 276 68 84587 4117 4816 4853 6528 679 3740 4394 96 68964 1010 18000 2859 609 1968 19039 1245 3853 276 68 157093 1831 57412 1043 18000 821 290 52744 90 17589 13305 6383 237 197 134019 72506 12769 99493 112262 Net receiptsl(payments) Cash funds at start ofthis period Cash funds at end of this period (9318) 71194 61876 4124 41068 45192 (5194) 112262 107068
Hillingdon Brain Tumour & Brain Injury Group Statement of assets and liabilities at 30 November 2023 2022 2023 Cash assets Bank accounts 112262 112262 107068 107068 Other monetary assets PrepayInt- iUrae 91 91 97 97 Assets retained for the charty's own use Portacabin purchased 2021 for £6,050 BoTrMb equipinenl purclwsed 2022 lor £5,406 Bowls carpet purchased 2023 for £1,372 Liabilitias Creditors 2315 12315} 2265 2265 These financial statements are a¢pted on behalf of the charity by: 6, March 2024 Signed Michael Simons, Trustee Dated
Hillingdon Brain Tumour & Brain Injury Group Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30 November 2023 1. Receipts & payments accounts Receipts and payments accounts contain a summary of money received and money spent during the period and a list of assets and liabilities at the end of the period. Usually, cash received and cash spent will include transactions through bank accounts and cash in hand. 2. Grants & donations Unrestricted Restricted Total The National Lottery Community Fund LBH SurKlry grants & donations 60000 15000 1630 76630 60000 15000 22623 97623 20993 20993 3. Funds analysis Opening Receipts IPaym¢nt$l balance Closing balance Restricted funds National Lottery- Salary and Core LBH - Staff costs Bowling Digital Exclusion CCNO Fund 14800 12120 2987 1161 10000 41068 60000 {47710) 27090 15000 {22623) 4497 1630 (1831) 2786 (90) 1071 252 9748 {72506) 45192 76630 Unrestricted funds General 71194 71194 75269 61876 84587 75269 {84587) 61876 Big Lottery- Salary and Core- this is granted to cover the Cost of some staff, and utilities. LBH - Staff costs - this is granted to cover the salaries of support workers and the costs of counselling. Bowling - to purchase equipment for Indoor Bowls. Digital Exclusion - to provide IT equipment for use by clients, and for training of clients in the use of digital technology, on the charity's premises. CCNO Fund - funding for out Positive Life Line project the purpose of which is to equip, empower and strengthen clients and partnerships expertise, knowledge and awareness around brain tumours and brain injury. 10
Hillingdon Brain Tumour & Brain Injury Group 4. Creditors Independent examination fee HMRC Pensions 1296 697 272 2265 5. Trustees, remuneration Trustees reiVed no expenses, remuneration or benefits in this period. 6. Glossary of terms Creditors: These are amounts owed by the charity, but not paid during the accounting period. Prepayments: These are services that the charity has paid for in advance, but not used during the accounting period. Restricted funds: These are funds given to the charity, subject to specific restrictions set by the donor, but still within the general objects of the charity. 11