Spoons Charlty Registration Number. 1167043 Trustees. Annual Report and Financial Ststsmonts for the year ended 30 Aprll 2024 Contents Adminislralive Infom)alion...... Trustees Annual Report........................................................................................................................... Slruclure, govemance and management.......................................................... Review of Activrties and Achievements._..- Current posrtion and ftjlure plans............................................................................................................ Financial review..- Reserves Policy......................................................-..... Trustees, responsibilities in relation to the financial ststements............................................................. Independent examinels report to the Iruslees of Spc4)ns...............................-...................................... statement ol Financial AclivilEs for the year ended 30 April 2024..................................... .10 Balance Sheet as at 30 April 2024...................................................................................... Notes lo the accounts.................................................... .12 Spoons Year Ended 30 April 2024 Administrative Information Registered Charty Number. 1167043 Charity Address: Spoons Charity Albany Mill Old Hall Street Middleton Marschester M24 IAG Trustees.. Tracey Rawlinson {Chair from 21 May 20241 Leanne Royle Sarah Moxon (Chairl Caroline Looby Pamela Ashcroft Khadijah Nazir Salim Rebecca Lowe Shaun Adams Resigned 21 May 2024 Resigned 18 Sept 2023 Appointed 1 May 2023 ApF)ointed 14 March 2024 Bankers.. Lloyds Bank Ariel House 2138 Coventy Road Sheldon B26 3JW Independent Examiner.. Angelika Gacek Pennine Accounting Ltd 109A Church Street Littleborough Lancashire OL15 8AA Spoons Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 April 2024 structurg. gov¢mance and management Spoons is a Charitable Incorporated Organisatson with the Charity RegistratKJn Number 1167043. The governing document of SF4Jons is a conslitubon dated 11 May 2016, amended on 10 January 2022 and 12 June 2024. Trustees are appointed for a thre&year pefiod by resoluknn passed at a Truslee ff￿ting. Trustees meet al least three times per year. Objectives and Actlvltles for the Publlc Benefft The objectives of the charity are lo relieve the needs of parents and families of babies who experience neonatal care in Greater Manchester by the provision of support and Inf0m￿￿.0n, and to advance awareness and education of neonatal care. and its implications for families, lo health professionals and the general publ￿. A review of the constitution was undertaken at the Trustee Board Meeting on the 27 January 2024. Following this The Trustees sought consent from the Charity Commission lo revise the Object Clause in our Goveming Document. This will ensure that the Goveming D￿UMent remains fit for purpose and the charity continues to meet the needs of Servi￿ users. This resolution was passed on the 12 June 2024. The Trustees confirm that they have referred lo the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public t*nefft when reviewing the chanty's aims and objectives. in planning fvture aelivities and setting the grant making policy for the period. Revlew of Activities and Achievgments A note from our Choir, Tratey Rawlinson As the newly appointed Chair of Trustees, it is a privilege to take Ltp this role and to lead such a dedicated charity as Spoons. Having previously been in the role of a Spoons Trustee. I have witnessed firsthand the incredible work this chanty does to support families who experience neonatal care across Greater Manchester. Reflecting on the past year. I would like to recognise and thank my predecessor, Sarah Moxon, for her leadership during the financial period this report rovers. Under her 9uidance. the organisation navigated challenges wrth reSi1￿nCe and achieved so much. This year, Spoons has continued to grow and innovate. enhancing our support for families through our peer SUPF)Ort services, community sessions, and Irauma therapy, among many other initiatives. The introduction of new govemance structures and workn.ng groups has strengthened our board and positioned us to meet future challenges wrth confiden￿. As we look ahead. our fc¢us remains on stsying true to our vision and values while conts'nuing to expand our reach. A significant priority will be fostering inclusivity wrthin our volunteer team, engaging more voices from dNerse backgrounds and underrepresented eommunities, as well as a fccus on fathers, who we know can feel ovedooked or like they need to struggle in sisence. l extend my heartfett thanks to our dedicated staff, volunteers. partners. funders, and supporters. Your unwavering commitment Makes our mission possible. Together, we will continue to make a tangible difference in the lives of families navigating the neonatal ioumey. Spoons Report of the Trustges for the Year Ended 30 April 2024 A note from our Founder and Operatlons Manager, Klrsten Mltchell Reflecting on the past year, l am incredibty proud of what Spoons has achieved. None of this would have been possible without our dedicated and passionate team. They work tsrelessty to ensure that families experiencing neonatal care have access to support that their needs. Their creativity, adaptability, and commrtment have been vital lo the sustainability of operations particularty in times of limited resources. A special mention must go to our amazing volunteers, who generously give their b.me and share their lived experiences of neonatal care to support other5. Their conth"bulions have been at the heart of everything we do, they are invaluable lo the chanty and the families we support. From delivering neaty 1,000 hours of peer support across neonatal services in Greater Manchester to offering specialist neonatal trauma therapy and hosting 172 community SesS￿nS for families, our team's efforts have been remarkable. As we look to the future. our focus will remain on staying true lo our vision and values. We are committed to consulting with our stakeholders. especially those wtth lived experience, to ensure that our services contrnue to meet the evolving needs of our neonatal community. Finally, I want to Ihank our NHS colleagues, funders. and supporters. Your belief in our mission and your partnership have enabled us to grow and strengthen our impact. Together, we are creating a bnghler. more supported future for faMil￿S who experience neonatal care. Our Toam One full lime operations manager Two famity support coordinators lone who suptKsrts families from dNerse communits'es and one who is an earfy years practs"b"onerl Three sessional play leaders Eighteen volunteers One sessional communtty fijndraiser One sessional trust and foundations fundraiser Lived 8xperience peer support Our face-to-face peer support conb.nues to be delivered by staff and volunteers with lived experience of neonatal care, we are now working with alrTh)sl all neonatal services in Greater Manchester and have a fantastic team of volunteers working across the region This year we have delivered 852 hours of volunteer peer support Our famity support team have delNered 402 support sessions, this includes remote support, home visits and visits to the neonatal unit "There were 2 volunteers on the unit who were l)oth greac Staff fon the unit) wero supportive but the volunteers pulled us thmugh. Onè of them especially got us thmugh the hardest time ever. Welie nevergone thmugh anything IITke this. Her daughter has the same condition and she talked to us about it and showed us photos. That helped us Come to ternis with our chiTld's conditsOn.- Spoons Report of the Trustees for th¢ Year Ended 30 Aprll 2024 Community groups and $0ssions for families who experience neonatal ure 8aby massage continues wth weekty sessKJns at venues in Bury and Trafford Sensory play continues with weekty al venues in Bury, Oldham, Rochdale and Stockport Sing n Shake, a new session which runs monthty in Tameside Slay & Play sessions continues wth nKJnthly sessions in Cheadle and Rochdale Our weaning sessions are held on demand at venues in Bury, Oldham and Rochdale We have also introduced Litde Cruisers, a weekly walking group This year we have delivered 172 community groups and sessions which have been attended by 387 families. "Going to the Spoons groups - where everyone knew what an NG tube was. no one looked atyou like you had three heads when you mentioned how difficult it is changing a nappy in an Incubator. and there werent a million and one questions about why and how your baby Isn% 'nornial'_ made me feel human again. The gmups were, and still are. places I can b• honèst about and share myioumey without having to eonstandy relive and explaiTn traumatlc events. IVe met so marjy amazing and supportive people through them, and they've helped me findjoy. laughter and Community in what could othenvise hav• been the darkest point of my lrfe." EMDR and trauma therapy This therapy is offered in a beswke format to Spoons parenls, tskn.ng into account their NICU experience, and aims to address their trauma at as early a stage as possible, and lo prevent post- traumatic stre$$ disorder. It reduces anX￿ty and helps people to understand their eTh)tsonal responses. Sessions are delivered ￿motety or face to face deFending on the need of the service use We continue lo invest in a designated space for trauma therapy lo be delivered in a way thal meets the needs of families This year we have delivered 217 seSS￿n$ oftrauma therapy "Being referred for therapy sessions was critical for me and my partner. The worries and upset that Come with NICU were consuming us and without[the therapist] I honestly don't know how we would have gotten thmugh the past few Yea￿." Current position and future plans Spoons is the onty charity in Greater Manchester dedicated lo supporhng families who experience neonatal care. Our aim for this year was to Sustain (Mjr existing services bul thanks to SUPF)Ort from fvnders we have also been able lo expand on some of our services and reach more families than ever before. As planned, we have been working wrth an experienced fundraiser which has helped us hamess individual and community giving. Additionalty we have implemented new system5 and processes which have helped us grow our income this year, particulaty our unrestn'cted funds. We are very grateful to our fvjnders and donors for their generosity and trust. Our focus on provKling volunteer opportunibe5 for parents with Iwed experience of neonatal care has contrnued along with our investment in stsff and volunteer training and developmental opportunities. Spoons Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 April 2024 Current position and future plans- continued Lrved expenence peer support remains a core element of the design. delNery and evaluation of Sptsons, serviees. We plan to recruit a volunteer coordinator lo enhance this service and ensure diversity in our team of volunteers. We plan to focu5 on volunteer opportunities for dads and those from diverse communibes. National policy changes have integrated neonatal and matemity services into a single structure, which were previously separate. Our strong partnerships with NHS neonalal services ensure that our families receive the best support available_ Wlh patient safety being a top priority in health services, we have invested in robust govemance and safeguarding processes. as well as additional training, lo ensure the safety of our service users. staff, volunteers, and stskehoklers. We have also been working wrth Voices for Choices CIC on a pilot project within the new nab'onal Maternity Neonat31 Voices Partnership model. This pilot aims to ensure that the neonatal family voice is amplified and provided by those with INed experience of neonatal care. As we conclude this year, we are fo¢using on three-year strategy. revisTb"ng our vision and values to ensure we conb.nue lo meet the needs of our neonatsl community. We have planned Consultation work over the next three months. to hear the voices of our neonatal community and wider stakeholders. Financial rgview During the year our income was £272,665, an increase £169,200 from the prior year. This increase was due to a rise in both unrestricled and restricted grant income. The year end surplus was £96,732 {2023= deficit £98,786) ￿sUIting in total funds at the end of the year of £144,68912023. £47.9571, comprising £94,890 {2023. £26.447) unrestricted fijnds and £49.79912023'. £21,510) restncted ftlnds. Restricted funds will be spent over the following 15 rnnths as Fer the grant agreements. The past year has been a pericxl of significanl financial variability for Spoons. As a local charity focused on Greater Manchester, we are particularty sensib.ve to fluctuations in the funding environment, and the financk?I landscape has been challenging to navigate. In the fi¥st six months of the year, the uncertain economic climate and reduced availability of unrestricted fvnding presented significant challenges impacted our ability to maintsin 0￿rationS and servsces al their current Sevels. This difficult environment was reftected in our financial performance. wrth limtled unrestrscted income in the first half of the year crealing signifficant pressure on our core services and placing us at risk of scaling back operations, including reducing staff and services that directty support families when they are at their most vulnerable. Throughout the year, we demonstrated resilience and adaplability in navigating these ¢halSenges. We prioritised cost-efficient service delivery while safeguarding our most impactfvjl services. The investment into working with a fundraiser was a key strategic decision that has already begun to deliver results by enhancing our indNKlual gNing prcyjram and fostering stronger relationships with donors through effective stewardship. This enabled us to addres5 short-tem funding challenges and plan for more sustainable financial management. The unrestn.cled nature of some of the grants we secured also allowed us to respond flexibly to the needs of the families we support. Spoons Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 April 2024 Financial review- ¢ontlnued It is clear that the second half of the year was increasingty posf(ive from a financial perspective, however, the non-recurrent posrtion of some of the fvnding we secuied h￿h1Kjhts the ongoing need for sustainable. long-tem income sources. To address this. we are ftxusing on futher diversifying our incorne streams, strengthening donor relerslion through stewardship, and building a financial reserve lo be more equipped and resilient in future uncertainties. The Board is committed to continuous review of our financial position and invest in strategies that enhance our financial resilience and ensure our charity can thrive in the years ahead. This year has been a testsment to our charity's resilience and ¢ornmrtment to supporting families who experience neonatal Care. Desprte the challenges of the first half of the year. we have successfully adapted and secured the resources needed to stabil￿e our seNi¢es. ReseNos Policy Our Reseives are important to ensuring continued operations lo our benefficiaries and to meet the objectives set out in our current strategy. In order to do this the board has agreed to hold an amount of unrestricted reserves to cover obligations lo slaff and our contracted suppliers. As reported last year we have undertaken a full review of the reserves policy lo ensure our policy remains reflective of the changing demands of the charty. In May 2024 the Trustees agreed a new Reserves policy, the Trustees consider that in order to ensure the conlinuoLts provision of the Chartty's services we aim to maintain a general fund equal lo 6 months of lotsl budgeted expenditure_ However, to ensure a continuous delivery of services and remove polentsal constraints, the Trustees have agreed to a general fvnd of between 3 and 6 month5 budgeted expenditure. As al 30 April 2024 Spoons held £94,890 in unrestrcted ffijnds which represents just over 4 rnonths of total budgeted expenditure of £268,634. Spoons Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 April 2024 Tn•stees' responsibilities in relatlon to the financial ststements The charity Iruslees are reswnsible for preparing a Irustees. annual rewrt and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accountr"ng Stsndards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Pract￿). The law applicable lo charities in England and Wales requires the chartty truslees lo prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of the charity and of the incoming reSoUr￿S and application of resources, of the charty for that periTrJ. In preparing the financial ststements, the tnjstees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and then appty them consistendy.. observe the methods and principles in the applicable Chartties SORP; make judgements and eslimates that are reasonable and prudent stale whether applicable a¢¢ounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures that must be disclosed and explained in the financial slalernents". prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless il is inappropriate lo presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounb'ng records that disclose with reasonable aceuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them lo ensure that the financial ststemenls comply wr(h the Charities Act 2011. the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the wevention and detection of fraud and other irregularitses. The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charsty and financial information included on the charity's website in aceordance with legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissernination of financial statements. Approved by the trustees on 24th t)e¢ember 2024 and smjned on their behaff by: Tracey Rawlinson Chair of Tnjstees Independent examlnerfs report to th• trustees of Spoons I report lo the trustees on my examinatron of the accounts of Spwns {'the Charity") for the year ended 30 April 2024. Responsibilitles and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Charty you are resw)nsible for the preparabon of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Chariknes Act 2011 {'the Aevl. I report in respect of my examination of the Chanty's accounls 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 14515)Ibl of the Act. Independent examinerfs ststemont Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250.000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confimi that l am qualified to undertake the examination ￿cauSe l am a member of AAT IAssoeiation of Accountsncy TeChn￿lan} wh￿h is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examinab'on. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examinats.on giving me cause to believe that in any material respect accounting records were not kept in ￿SpeCt of the Chaity as required by $￿tion 130 of the Act.. or 2. the account5 do not ac￿rd wtth those records.. or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements wncerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulab"ons 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'tnJe and fair vievl which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no ¢oncems and have come across no other matters in eonneebon with the examination to which attenb.on should be drawn in this retth in order to enable a proper understanding of the a¢￿Unts lo be reached. Signed.. Lc&i Name.. Angelika Gacek Relevant professional qualification or membetship of professional bodies.. MAAT {MembeTship No: 102483921 Address:109A Church Street, Littleborough. OL15 8AA Dale.'0410212025 Spoons Balance Sheet as at 30 Aprll 2024 Totsl funds 30 April 2024 Total funds 30 April 2023 Notes Fixed assets Tan ible assets rotai fixed assets Current assets Debtors 898 Cash al bank and in hand 184,642 50.189 Total current assets 185,540 S1,083 Creditors.. amounts fallin due wrthin one ear 40,851 3,126 Net current •￿ets1 Ilablllties 144,689 Total assets less Current liabilftiès 144,689 47.957 Total net assets / liabiTlitles 144.689 Funds ofthe Charty Unrestricted lunds 10 94,890 26,447 Restricted funds 10 49 799 Total funds 144.689 The notes on pages 12 to 20 fom an integral part of the financial statements. Approved by the trustees on 23rd December 2024 and signed on their behalf by: Tracey Rawlinson. Chair of Trustees 11 Spoons Notes to the accounts lor the year ended 30 April 2024 Note 1: Accounting Policies The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation Urt￿rtainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as foll¢)ws". al Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities in preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial ReFX)rting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102lleffectsve 1 January 20191, (Charities SORP 2019),Ihe Financial ReF()rting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102). The charity has applied the eXeMpl￿n available lo small charities irb the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 and does not include a Statement of Cash Flows in these Financkql Statements. Spoons meets the definition of a publi¢ benefft entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilib.es are initially re¢ognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise ststed in the relevant accounbng note$. b) Preparation of the accounts on a golng concem basis The Iruslees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charitable company's ability to ¢ontinue as a going concern. The Iruslees do not Consider that there are any sources of esb"rnation Un￿rtaInty at the reporting date that have a significant nsk of Causing a material adjustment lo the carying amunl of assets and liabilities within the next reporting period. c) Income Income is recognised when the charity has entrtlement to the funds, any perfomiance condibons attached to the ilemlsl of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be reliably measured. Incorne for government and other grants, whether'caprtal. grants or'revenue, grants, is recognised when the charity has entillemenl to the funds, any performance condrtions have been met, it is probable that the income wll be received the account can be measured reliabty and is not deferred. Donations are recognised when the charity reGeives the funds. d) Fund accountlng Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the ¢hanty. Designated funds are unreslricled fvnds of the ¢hanty which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside lo use for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are fvnds which the donoT has specffied are to be used for parb"cular actrvities. Further explanabon of the nature and purFX)se of each fund is included in note 10 to the financial statements. el Interest rgcetvable Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured ￿liablY by Ihe charity., this 1$ normally UF)on notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank. fj Expenditure Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third paty, il is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be re¢ognised reliability. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. 12 Spoon8 Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30 April 2024 Al expenditure is shown inclusive of VAT. gl Allocation of support costs Support costs are those fvnctions that assist the work of the charity but do not direcuy undertake charitable activities. Support costs inelude back-office costs, finanee, personnel, payroll and govemance costs. Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support. Govemance costs comprise all Costs involving public accountsbilty of the charity and its Compl￿A¢e wilh regulation and good practKe. h) Operaling Leases The charity currently has no operating leases. i) Penslon costs and other post-retlrement beneffts The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheff*. ContribulKsns payable to the ¢hanty's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. j} Tanglble Fixed Assets Individual assets cosbng £500 or more are caprtalised at cost and are depreciated eventy over their estimated useful economic Itves, as follows.. Equipment.. 25% straight-line Small items of equipment are not capitalised but a￿ vnitten off on acquisiknon through the Statement of Financial A¢livilies. kl Debtors Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on In￿al recognition al settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charty. Subsequently, they are measured al the cash or other Consideration expected to be received. 11 Creditors and provisions Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligalbon resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provision re normalty recognised at their setue met amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. m) Corporation Tax The charity is exempt from lax on ineome and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charrtable objects. n} Key estlmates and accounting judgements In applying the charity's accounting policies. the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions in determining the carrying amounts of assets and liabilib"es. The Trustees, judgement5, eslimales and assumptions are based on the best and most reliable evKlence available at the b.me when the decisions are made and are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be applicable. Due to the inherent subjectivity involved in making such judgements, estimates ad assumptions, the actual results and outcomes may differ. The estimates and undertying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis_ Revisions to the accounting estimates are recognised In the period in which the estimate is revised. if the revision affeets only that period, or in the period of revision and fvture periods, rf the revision affects both current and future periods. 13 oo)00 o ryo 0¢000 0 O ¢J>* ' moooo. r*)0000 NO O)OOOCD MO ifWU>OO O+X*OO o¢Doo 00 (yo oa) no 00 'noo )00 00 Io Q> C OS ) Q> Q) ffjL)U) o) 3 1D_ u) cy) U)￿ ￿z oi IB tv i oooJ ￿}￿lIc￿<<0- IB E o O O a) o) offjZZZ 0(g<*f <<a>O￿w¢Dts? JfknO00￿*￿?lx)ffforn mo a>r Iri(ti*oo Ix*iri CIDOS Z(TE- o o 10 CF1￿ <<0 OOOa)ÉnEaJJ i trjo DO roa> rno ci oir)o loo too l￿00)￿.01￿a) >J£ ccc É È C J rLfL ill2llE' rJJEJa2 U LTJ O O VDcffjZZO <<<(JL)Q)(J(9zizO0(n￿￿P￿b Spoons Notes to the accounts for the year end8d 30 April 2024 Note 10: Charity funds leontlnued The accumulale(J unrestricted fvnds are for the purpose of relieving the needs of parents and families of babies who experience neonatal care in Greater Manchester by the provision of support and inft)m8tion, and lo advance awareness and education of neonatal ore, and its implications for families, lo health professionals and the general publi¢. Details of the restrlcled funds and their purpose: Action Together- One Oldham From NICU to Home- Oldham- supporting families through transition from hospital to home with community groups and sessions Action Together- Peer SLFPPOrt Recruitment and training for volunteer peer supporters Action Together- Volunteer Celebrations Celebrating our volunteers Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation Spoons Famity SupFOrt SeNKe Comic Relief 2023 Support for neonatal families from diverse communities Global Make Some Noise Help to Heal - supports.ng parental mental health through trauma therapy Tameside- Best Start fof Life Peer support for neonatal families in Tameside TNL- Reaching Communrties Sustsining support for neonatal families in Manchester TNL- Awards for All 2023 Commun¢ty play sessions TNL- Awards for All 2024 Communty play and support sessions Tnje Colours Peer supwrt volunteer programme Notg 11: Analysls of net assets between funds 2023 Total funds Restricted funds 2024 Total funds UnrestTiCt•d Restricted funds fund5 funds Fixed Assets Nel current assets Nel current liabilits'es 103.360 8,470 94,890 82.180 32.381 49.799 185.540 40.851 144,689 29,573 3.126 26h47 21,510 51,083 21,510 47,957 Note 12: Trustees remungration and expenses The trustee5 received no remLbneration for the perfomiance of their duties12023'. £.'nill. Two trustees were reimbursed a total of £301 for travel expenses and sothvare costs {2023'. £17). Note 13: Related party transactions The Trustees consider rts key management personnel to comprise the Trustee5 and Ihe Operations Manager. The Trustees all give freely their ts.me and expertise wilhout any fomi of remunerat￿ or other benefit in cash or in kind12023.' £nil). No Trustee, or person related or connected by business to them. has receNed any payments or other benefits from the charity during the year. The remLsneration of the Operations Manager is shown in note 5.3. There were no related paty transactions in the financial years ending 30 April 2024 and 30 April 2023. 20