Hillingdon Brain Tumour and Brain Injury Group (Registered charity, number 1164538) Financial statements for the year ended 30 November 2024 Page Contents Trustees. annual report Independent examiner's report Receipts & payments account Statement of assets & liabilities Notes to the accounts 9-10 capLUS COMMUNI ry ACCOUNTING Hillingdon Brain Tumour and Brain Injury Group Trustees, annual report for the year ended 30 November 2024 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 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. Truslee vacancies are advertised through H4AII la 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 Holding weekly Thursday meetings for support to combat isolation, promoting education and encourage rehabilitation. To enable others to meet people of the same or similar disability. To encourage growth and mental support. Public awareness inclusive of health care professionals on the signs and symptoms of brain tumour. Creating positive physical & mental growth through activities. Weekly Tuesday Bowls promoting concentration, gentle physical activity, hand and eye coordination, reducing isolation and encouraging team work. Weekly Wednesday Allotment.. promoting mental health outdoors, planting vegetables, learning about nutrition, coming together, encouraging growth physically and mentally, seeing grow. Monthly Men's golf= creating a safe place for men to relax, enjoy, chat, laugh and learn about benefits of golf. Monthly Men only talk group- In the safety of the room, enable men to share their fears, their loss that may have come wilh brain injury or tumour, lo encourage growth and positive attitude, to share stories and support each other. Carers monthly support meal: encouraging and supporting carers, in a safe home from home, cooking and serving them to enable relaxation and time out. One to one personal support role: Weekly support worker.. meeting and providing infomiation, support, encouraging and walking with our 'client' and their family on their journey to enable them to meet their goals and needs. To enable an understanding and where possible to improve mental, physical and spiritual health on their journey no matter where it may take them. Access to fast MRI scans and consultants providing faster diagnosis. Weeklyl bi weekly counselling sessions. Bereavement sessions. Events and fundraisers.. Organising five events per year open to the public. Corporate events and social media. Working with companies around sponsorship and creating new working partnerships. Hillingdon Brain Tumour and Brain Injury Group Centre of Hope charity shop.. To enable the residents of Hillingdon to buy good quality clothes in a cost of living crisis. Offer support, we have a café in the shop. To encourage residents, raising awareness of the charity, holding events at the shop. building up the community with our fashion shows. Public benefit statement Clients and their familieslloved ones are helped through what can be a traumatic and distressing time, and where appropriate car) be given advice on how and where to seek treatment rf 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 reduced. 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, Ihese initiatives significantly reduce demand on public medical, mental and social care resources which might otherwise be required. The Trustees confimi 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 guidance on public benefit, 'Charities and Public Benefit,. Summary of the main achievements during the period We changed venues for our support group as our old venue was too small. Our new venue is larger., it also has a kitchen. This was a great achievement. Increased support meetings from two a month to every week. Linked with various new groups in the area. Such as Scouting and Wl, working and supporting each other. We held our first scout 'Bonfire' for our clients, and both scouts and clients really benefited from the evening. First quiz night- well attended and again we had new contacts and business supporting the event. Teamed up with the Mayor's Party in the Park.. We provided face painting and engaged with the public and working with the council. Held awareness event at London Borough of Hillingdon for staff and at G.E company for staff. Creating new partnerships with our new Corporate funder role. Remembrance seNice - enabling community to light a candle and remember loved ones. Eastcote house gardens - joining them at their fair with a tombola and reaching out to the public. Support groups we held 50 groups in the year covering 80 clients.. Golf- 12 golf sessions covering 40 clients., Men's support - 12 sessions - 12 clients. Bowls - 50 sessions covering 15 clients- Allotment 50 sessions covering 20 clients. Centre of hope open Monday- Saturday all year apart from Christmas. Client.. 130 clients of which 30 new clients. Hillingdon Brain Tumour and Brain Injury Group The charIt￿$ pollcy on reserves Since. apart from shop income, the charitvs income consists of grants and donations none of which are guaranteed, and may vary from year to year, and against the backgroutTd of a growing client base, our policy is to maintain reseprfes where possible against future need, with a minimum target of three months outgoing expenses. There is no upper limit Set because it is unlikely that reserves w511 substantially exceed future need. The charity is growing. as shown in its financial history from 2016 at htt s:Ilre ister-of-tharities.chan mmission. ov.ukJchari searchl-lchari 4etails150670241financial-histo These reserves should enable the tharity to wind down over 6 month rf the need ever arises. Signed on b8half of thè charity's trusteÈs'. Signed Emmanuel Daudu, Trustee Date 111, I If,1 Jols Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Hillingdon Brain Tumour and Brain Injury Group for the year ended 30 November 2024 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Hillingdon Brain Tumour and Brain Injury Group (the charity) for the year ended 30 November 2024. 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 understandinq of the accounts to be reached. Signed John O'Brien Mbc, FLIE Employee of Community Accounting Plus Date 0110712025 Hillingdon Brain Tumour and Brain Injury Group Receipts & payments account for the year ended 30 November 2024 2023 2024 Total Funds Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds Note Receipts Actiwties contributions Grants & donations Salesffees Total receipts 1823 97623 52453 151899 2788 48958 63399 115145 2788 169629 63399 235816 120671 120671 Payments Admin CharityAssistant Advertisinglpromotional Alternative therapies Bank charges Clients support Consultations & MRI scans Cost of sales Electricity Fundraising costs Group meetings InsurarKes OfficelGeneral Administrative Expenses Legal & professional fees 1432 3032 3814 241 1460 4117 4816 4853 6528 5023 2576 6105 262 350 7408 1905 5469 1428 2272 797 6348 5994 5023 2576 6105 262 400 7408 1905 5469 1428 3542 797 10165 8108 50 1270 679 3740 4394 3817 2114 Ikl.I 96 68964 1010 18000 2859 609 1968 19039 1245 3853 276 68 PayPal fees Wages, Nl & pensions PFM)ne costs Rent Repairs & maintenance Shop Manager fee So￿are Support worker Therapy Travel & accommodation Water rates Sundry expenditure SlTr)p commission Total payments 62 14936 1084 27240 296 1740 1986 7657 4507 1279 282 62 65804 1084 27240 296 1740 1986 15082 4507 1279 282 50868 7425 576 107582 576 173126 157093 65544 (5194) 112262 107068 Net receiptsl{payments} Cash funds at start of this period Cash funds at end of this period 7563 61876 69439 55127 45192 100319 62690 107068 169758 Hillingdon Brain Tumour and Brain Injury Group Statement of assets and liabilities at 30 November 2024 2023 2024 Cash assets Bank accounts Note 107068 107068 169758 169758 Other monetary assets Prepayments 97 97 647 647 Assets retained for the charity's own use Portacabin purchased 2021 for £6,050 Bowls equipment purchased 2022 for £5,406 Bowls carpet purctkqsed 2023 for £1,372 Liabilities Creditors 2265 (2265) 3260 (3260) These financial statements are accepted on behalf of the charity by.. Signed Michael Simons, Trustee Date 2810612025 Hillingdon Brain Tumour and Brain Injury Group Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30 November 2024 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 Unre*rlcted Restrlcted Totsl National Lottery Community Fund GE Hea￿hcare CCNO Bupa FoU￿atIOn Friends of Centre of Hope Gift Aid Memory Tree of Life Co-op Local Community Fund Lloyds Bank Foundation Sundry grants & donatior 75048 37000 5000 2498 75048 54104 5000 2498 8792 2631 602 500 500 19955 169629 17104 8792 2631 602 500 500 18830 48958 1125 120671 3. Funds analysis Opening balance Receipts (Paymontsl Closing balance Restrictsd funds National Lottery- Salary Core 27090 LBH- Stsff costs 4497 Bowling 2786 Digital Exclusion 1071 CCNO Fund 9748 GE Healthcare Allotment 60000 15048 1125 (52982) (7424) (3098) 34108 12121 813 1071 14748 37000 2040 458 (65544) 100319 5000 37000 2498 45192 120671 Unrestrictsd funds General Fund 61876 115145 107582 69439 61876 115145 1107582) 69439 Hillingdon Brain Tumour and Brain Injury Group National 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. GE Healthcare- this is granted for the purpose of supporting patients, carers, friends and family to live as full a life as possible with the best quality of lrfe. Allotment - this is granted to cover various costs relating to the maintenance and operation of the allotment. 4. Prepayments Insuran Water rates Software 113 94 440 647 5. Creditors Independent examination fee HMRC Pensions 1428 1545 287 3260 6. Trustees, remuneration Trustees re￿iVed no expenses, remuneration or benefits in this period. 7. Related party transactions There were no related paty transactions in this period. 8. Glossary of terms Creditors: These are amounts owed by the charity, but not paid during the accounting period. Prepayments: These are ServI￿S 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. 10