Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] January 2022 to 31[st] December 2022
Charity name: Hertfordshire Diabetes Education
Charity registration number: 1165145
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote high standards of professional diabetes care in Hertfordshire. To identify the differences and gaps in diabetes care in Hertfordshire. To increase awareness and knowledge of standards of care in challenging groups of patients with diabetes with a practical hands-on approach. To raise awareness of local organisations that can offer help to patients with diabetes. To ensure relevant stakeholders involved in looking after patients with diabetes in Hertfordshire have an opportunity to meet each other, network and share good practice. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Diabetes is a highly prevalent condition that has a major impact on the heath of the population. A complex network of professionals and local organisations work to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients with diabetes, but the opportunities for them to meet each other, raise awareness of their respective roles, exchange ideas and examples of good practice are rare. The charity was founded in October 2015 by a group of consultants and GPs in the two halves of Hertfordshire (Herts Valleys and East & North Hertfordshire) which cover two CCGs, one community trust and two acute hospital trusts. Members of the charity include a diverse range of professionals – consultants, GPs, practice nurse, diabetes specialist nurses, dieticians, podiatrists and public health specialists. Our aim is to promote high standards of care among health professional looking after patients with diabetes and we have done this through organising an annual |
| multi- disciplinary diabetes conference. We believe that this opportunity for education and networking amongst professionals and other local organisations working to promote healthy lifestyles will lead to improved care and better outcomes for people with diabetes in Hertfordshire. |
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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 | The trustees have regard to the guidance issued by the Charities Commission on public benefit. |
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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
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| 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 | We have not undertaken any educational activities this year, mainly because of the uncertainty around funding since the demise of the CCGs and their replacement by the Integrated Care Board. We have had some preliminary discussions and hope to be able to secure funds for a future face-to-face conference, and we are planning another webinar for later in the year. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We hope to be able to run a webinar and face-to-face conference again in 2023. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| 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 | At the end of this financial year the charity has a balance of££5,122.68in the account. We had no expenditure this year. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We aim to have approximately £2000 in reserve at the end of the financial year in case our outgoings exceed expectations. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Approx. £ 5000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | We anticipate that the charity will continue to be a going concern if we have the commitment of regular funds from the local NHS organisations that have supported us hitherto. |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Our funds are all from local stakeholder NHS organisations in Hertfordshire these include Hertfordshire Community Trust, West Herts Hospitals trust and E&N Herts Hospitals Trust and Herts and West Essex Integrated Care Board. . |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 |
The governing document is a written constitution. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Hertfordshire Diabetes Education is a charitable incorporated organisation. |
| 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 | The trustees were selected at the first AGM held by Hertfordshire Diabetes Education and were appointed with the agreement of the members present. The trustees appointed the chair, secretary and treasurer from amongst their number with the agreement of the members present. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The charity holds meeting every 6-8 weeks to plan the conference and other educational meetings. We work with a wide network of organisations in the local authority that promote healthy activities e.g. Healthy Walks in Hertfordshire and the Stop Smoking Service, patients and Diabetes UK as well as diverse professional groups that care for patients with diabetes such as foot health and the retinal screening service. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Hertfordshire Diabetes Education |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1165145 |
| Charity’s principal address | Garston medical Centre, 6A, North Western Avenue, Watford WD25 9GP. |
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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| Dr. Ben Eliad | Chair | From 10.1.23 | ||
| Mrs Lucy Eldon | Secretary | |||
| Mr Alan Belling | Treasurer | From 10.1.23 | ||
| Dr Razak Kehinde | ||||
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 Hertfordshire Diabetes Education does not hold any assets held in this capacity on behalf of others.
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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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
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Dr Sonali Dasgupta was appointed as chair in March 22 but was unable to continue in the role so Nicola Cowap was acting chair until the appointment of a new chair, Dr Ben Eliad at the 2023 AGM. Nicola Cowap and Khalid Mirza are not longer trustees and they have been replaced by Ben Eliad and Alan Bellinger.
The address of the charity has changed since the departure of Dr Mirza as a trustee to the place of work of Dr Ben Eliad.
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Dr Nicola Cowap Position (eg Secretary, Acting chair Chair, etc) Date 10.1.23
Treasurer’s Report 1.1.22 to 31.12.22
Opening Balance £5,122.68 Funds Out Nil
Balance in Account = £5,122.68
Dr Khalid Mirza 10.1.23