Trustees’ Annual Report for the period 1[st] April 2021 - 31[st] March 2022 Charity name: The Hydration Foundation Charity registration number: 1168653
Objectives and Activities
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
The charity's mission is to distribute as many free Hydrant hands free drinking systems as possible to those individuals in the community, care homes and hospitals who need them. Anyone with limited mobility particularly those who struggle to reach, hold or lift a drink is likely to benefit from a Hydrant. We believe this could be as manyas 3 millionpeople in Great Britain. |
| 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. |
The Hydration Foundation is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the most vulnerable people through donating hands-free drinking systems (The Hydrants) to anyone that needs one. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
In line with guidance from the Charity Commission, the Trustees are satisfied that The Hydration Foundation continues to have significant charitable purpose through its work to enhance public health and wellbeing via its focussed work on the distribution of Hydrants to the elderly and those less mobile. In 2018-19, we continued to work with hospital patients and those in the communityhelping prevent dehydration and its huge health risks. |
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. |
The achievements of The Hydration Foundation are very easy to identify – we have helped thousands keep their independence and dignity by simply allowing them to drink without calling for help. It can seem a very small thing but the reality is that it makes a huge difference to people’s lives as our many beneficiaries testify. As a result of the help that the Hydrant gives there is a substantial reduction in hospital admissions due to dehydration related issues such as urinary tract infections so there is an additional benefit here which is saving the NHS potentially £ millions each year. We estimate that since we started as a charity we have helped prevent around 20,000 admissions which, from the vulnerable groups we are helping, saves the NHS around £10,000 per prevented admission. BUT, the main thing we are doing, and focussed on, is helping very vulnerable people to simply drink on their own when without The Hydrant it would be impossible for them to do. |
Beneficiaries – Below you can read the true difference we are making to people lives by donating Hydrant drinking systems.
“On the road a lot & need to keep fluids to 3 l/day. I can't hold a bottle. With hydrant provided by The Hydration Foundation I can stay on the road & drink plenty at the same time. The Hydrant a lifesaver for my kidneys and stopping urine infections”.
David Constantine – End-user
“The Hydration Foundation sent me my Hydrant free of charge - The Hydrant not only gave me my independence to drink when I wanted it also improved my self-esteem. I can't imagine life without my Hydrant it's as much a part of me as my wheelchair and I need both to live a happy life. Thank you so much”.
Darren Smith – End-user
“After I had broken my neck and paralysed myself at 29 years old and then 33 years later getting a brain tumour I discovered the hydrant during time at Stoke Mandeville, the world’s leading Orthopaedic Hospital. I run an organisation helping wounded veterans rebuild their lives and realised instantly that the hydrant could be of immense value to some of the boys and girls and thanks to the generosity of Mark and his team, troops have been provided free of charge with one as I have myself and have benefited to a considerable extent from possessing it because I use it every day and all day”.
Graham Raphael
“My husband has Motor Neurone Disease and I can honestly say The Hydrant you gave us has transformed both of our lives. For him he is now able to drink on his own whenever he wants, we have taken him off saliva inducing drugs and he has not ended up in hospital with a urinary infection for six months (we used to be there every month without fail). For me, I now get to sleep all night whereas PH (pre Hydrant!) I was up 6 or 7 times every night. It also means I have more time to do things and I am not worried when I
do go out that he will be unable to drink. Thank you so much for making our very difficult situation somewhat more bearable” DC
A few words from one of the Healthcare Specialists we work closely with to ensure those who need a Hydrant can get one free of charge. Patient 1. A gentleman with Parkinson’s disease was not drinking enough, due to this he was getting recurring infections. His tremor made using a beaker difficult and he did not have the strength to use a straw. Having the hydrant means that his carers can set him up with a drink that is easily accessible through the clip on straw. They are also able to monitor the amount of fluids he has. Since having the hydrant he has increased his fluids, resolved his constipation and reduced the number of urinary tract infections he has. Patient 2 At a Parkinson’s review it came to my notice that a patient was having difficulty sucking through a straw. They admitted this was causing them to miss some medications as they were unable to get enough fluid in their mouth to swallow the tablets with. They were looking dehydrated and were having episodes of constipation. I gave them a hydrant and this resulted in them increasing their fluid input, being able to have their medication on time which then in turn improved their mobility and swallow! Constipation resolved and patient much happier. I hope this helps- thank you again Sandra Jury Parkinson’s Disease Specialist Nurse Finally a word from our Patron Baroness Sally Greengross OBE who sadly passed away earlier this year. “The Hydration Foundation receive this funding is a remarkable organisation that is very quietly preventing many hospital admissions every year simply by enabling vulnerable people to drink without assistance. The importance of maintaining good level of hydration in anybody who is ill or frail is frequently ignored but is of the upmost importance. Dehydration is one of the biggest issues in healthcare and I am proud to be Patron of an organisation working so hard to help thousands of vulnerable people in the community”
Financial Review
| Charity’s financial position at the end of the period. |
We end the year in a positive position, with a good level of surplus reserves. Reserves policy The Trustees regularly consider the reserves held by the charity, and regard a level of £25,000 in reserves as satisfactory. This amount represents running costs and ongoing distribution of projects. If at any point reserves fall below the target, the Trustees have agreed to act immediately to ensure continuity of work. At 31 March 2021, THF held a total of £103,000 in reserves. £15,000 of this total are reserved funds, whilst the balance of this total are unrestricted funds. The free reserves enable us to respond to needs of the organisation and our work. |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | |
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| Type ofgoverningdocument | Constitution |
| How is the charityconstituted? | Registered Charitythrough the CharityCommission |
| 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 |
The statutory power of appointing new or additional Trustees shall be taken out by Mark Moran MBE and the total number of Trustees shall not exceed Three. All Trustees served for the period from and to the date of this report. The Trustees undertake training as required to ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | The Hydration Foundation |
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| Other name the charityuses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1168653 |
Charity’s principal address
c/o Dyrham Lodge, 16 Clifton park Clifton Bristol BS8 3BY
Names of the charity trustees
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person entitled to appoint trustee |
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| Mr Mark Moran MBE | Charity address | N/A | Mark Moran MBE | |
| Mr Stuart Travis | N/A | |||
| Mr Michael Evans | N/A |
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
M Moran | |
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| Mark Moran MBE | ||
Trustee |
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| 01/12/22 | ||
| 01/12/22 |
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1168653
Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2022 for The Hydration Foundation
Wormald & Partners Chartered Accountants (ICAEW) Redland House 157 Redland Road Redland Bristol BS6 6YE
The Hydration Foundation
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2022
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 2 |
| Balance Sheet | 3 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 4 to 6 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
The Hydration Foundation
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2022
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2022. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' issued in March 2005.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number (England and Wales) CE008476
Registered Charity number 1168653
Registered Office Dyrham Lodge 16 Clifton Park Clifton Bristol BS8 3BY
Trustees M Moran M A Evans S A Travis
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a charitable incorporated organisation.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 1 December 2022 and signed on its behalf by:
M Moran - Trustee
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The Hydration Foundation
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2022
| 2022 Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income 37,881 RESOURCES EXPENDED Costs of generating funds Costs of generating voluntary income 216 Fundraising trading: cost of goods sold and other costs 2 60,000 Governance costs 11,580 Other resources expended 421 Total resources expended 72,217 NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES (34,336) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 66,925 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 32,589 |
2021 Total funds £ 44,139 216 80,031 2,340 - 82,587 (38,448) 105,373 66,925 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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The Hydration Foundation
Balance Sheet
At 31 March 2022
| 2022 Unrestricted fund Notes £ CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank 78,059 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 4 (640) NET CURRENT ASSETS 77,419 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 77,419 CREDITORS Amounts falling due after more than one year 5 (44,830) NET ASSETS 32,589 FUNDS 6 Unrestricted funds 32,589 TOTAL FUNDS 32,589 |
2021 Total funds £ 116,075 (400) 115,675 115,675 (48,750) 66,925 66,925 66,925 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 1 December 2022 and were signed on its behalf by:
M Moran -Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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The Hydration Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2022
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008), the Charities Act 2011 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Resources expended
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
2. FUNDRAISING TRADING: COST OF GOODS SOLD AND OTHER COSTS
| Purchases Support costs |
2022 £ 60,000 - 60,000 |
2021 £ 80,000 31 80,031 |
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3. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2022 nor for the year ended 31 March 2021.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2022 nor for the year ended 31 March 2021.
4. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
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| Other creditors | 2022 2021 £ £ 640 400 |
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| CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR | |
| Bank loans | 2022 2021 £ £ 44,830 48,750 |
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The Hydration Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2022
6. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| Net | movement | ||||
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| At 1.4.21 | in funds | At 31.3.22 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | |||
| Unrestricted funds | |||||
| General fund | 66,925 | (34,336) | 32,589 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 66,925 | (34,336) | 32,589 | ||
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | |||||
| Unrestricted funds | Incoming resources £ |
Resources expended £ |
Movement in funds £ |
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| General fund | 37,881 | (72,217) | (34,336) | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 37,881 | (72,217) | (34,336) | ||
| Comparatives for movement in funds | |||||
| Unrestricted Funds | At 1.4.20 £ |
Net | movement in funds £ |
At 31.3.21 £ |
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| General fund | 105,373 | (38,448) | 66,925 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 105,373 | (38,448) | 66,925 | ||
| Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | |||||
| Unrestricted funds | Incoming resources £ |
Resources expended £ |
Movement in funds £ |
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| General fund | 44,139 | (82,587) | (38,448) | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 44,139 | (82,587) | (38,448) | ||
| A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: | |||||
| Unrestricted funds | At 1.4.20 £ |
Net | movement in funds £ |
At 31.3.22 £ |
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| General fund | 105,373 | (72,784) | 32,589 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 105,373 | (72,784) | 32,589 |
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The Hydration Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2022
6. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| r Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming Resources Movement in esources expended funds £ £ £ 82,020 (154,804) (72,784) 82,020 (154,804) (72,784) |
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The Hydration Foundation
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 March 2022
| INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary income Donations Grants Total incoming resources RESOURCES EXPENDED Costs of generating voluntary income Subscriptions Fundraising trading: cost of goods sold and other costs Purchases Governance costs Accountancy Fundraising and admin costs Other resources expended Bank loan interest Support costs Finance Bank charges Total resources expended Net expenditure |
2022 £ 12,881 25,000 37,881 37,881 216 60,000 240 11,340 11,580 406 15 72,217 (34,336) |
2021 £ 34,139 10,000 44,139 44,139 216 80,000 240 2,100 2,340 - 31 82,587 (38,448) |
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This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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In dent Examlnerfs R un tlon I report on the aecounts for the year ended 31 Marth 2022. ¥knich are set ¢Jrt oft pages thrng lo Sn. Responsibilitl•s and ba$1$ of rnport As th8 tharivs trustees you ale rè5ponsibte for the pre1 of the accounts in olxordance wrth the r4uirem8nts of the charit8 AL 2011 Cthe Arf). I hove examined your charitys aco)unts as required uniler secbon 145 of the Charitses Ad 2011 Cthe Arf). In carying out my examinalaon I have follod the Directtons given by ihe Ch81ity CommissK)n under section 14515)Ib) ol the 2011 My rolè is to state whether any maknid mattèrs have com* to my att¢ntTr)n gNrng mo cause to believe: that accounting recth$ wwe not kept as requirad by se10 130 of the Ad.. or that Ihe accounts do not acujrd recuds., or that tha 8¢cK•unts do not rxrfnpty wth the accounting requ¥8mts ofthe A<. or that there is fvrther irrfomialion needed for a proper understsndin9 of the acL4Junts. Indepgndènt examln•rf¥ stat•ment I have cvrnpteted my examination and hav8 rb) c¥)ncems Èn respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed abov& and, in connection wth Idlo¥ving the Directions of the Charity Commission I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. Nèil Dando FCA Womald & Partners Chartered AUntants IICAEW) RedlarKI House 157 Redland Road Redland Bristol 86 6YE 1 December 2022 Page 2