BOSOM FAMILY SUPPORT TRUSTEES REPORT
Bosom Family Support Trustees Report for the Year Ending the 31st December 2020
For the Year Ending the 31st December 2020
The following served on the Committee of Trustees during this period. Chairperson – Joanne Sowerby Secretary – Jane Stephenson Treasurer – Ian Sowerby Committee Member/ Choir – Diane Stackhouse Committee Member/Liferafts – Louise Ward Committee Member – Sharon Purkins Committee Member – Jane Walls Committee Member – Nicola Glover Committee Member – David Sowerby Committee Member – Kerry Barnby Committee Member – Tracey Brown Committee Member – Jamie Hannath Reference and Administrative Details
The name of the Charity is Bosom Family Support
The Charities’ Bankers are:
HSBC
84 High Street
Scunthorpe
North Lincolnshire
DN15 6HQ
The governing document is the Constitution (adopted in May 2015)
The Charity Registration Number is 1169020.
The names of all members of the Trustee Committee who have acted at any time during this period are shown above.
The income and property of the charity shall be applied solely towards the promotion of its objects, are set out in the Constitution.
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Financial Review.
During the period under review, income exceeded expenditure by £9664.52
A Full Summary can be seen in the Accounts Report.
The Charity aims to hold sufficient reserves in order to achieve its policy objectives. On behalf of the Committee of Trustees.
Signed J Sowerby
Chairperson
Date 01/02/2021
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Bosom Family Support Accounts 1[st] January 2020 to 31[st] December 2020
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Income
Fundraising 4929.42
Donations 20616.27
Candle Income 2581.39
House Income 4241.06
Just Giving 4772.46
Lottery Grant 10000.00
200 CLUB 2040.00
Total 49180.60
Expenditure
Liferafts 0
Bosom Family Support 275.70
Candles 2007.30
Donations 17762.77
1000.00
Choir 550.00
Rent 7999.92
House TOTAL - £ 6160.27
CARETAKER £2250
RETURN OF COURSE FEES £30.00
RIGHT ACTION £49.50
COURSES £1411.00
WINDOW CLEANING £216.00
COVD SET UP £350.00
MC AFEE £71.86
ALARM £1075.00
MARKETING £394.95
ELECTRICS £134.96
HALES AND COULTAS £177.00
P Cash 133.34
JUST GIVING 145.20
Insurance 880.57
Utilities 1428.51
Counselling 1042.50
Beauty Treatments 130.00
Total 39516.08
Income 49180.60
Expenditure 39516.08
INCOME EXCEEDED EXPENDITURE 9664.52
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BALANCE AT THE BANK ON THE 01/01/2021
£36523.29
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MONEY IN RESERVES BENCHMARKED FOR 2021/2022
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£900 TO PAY OUT 200 CLUB
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£5000 TO TOWARDS BATHROOMS
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£16500 RUNNING COSTS OF HOUSE FOR 18 MONTHS
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£10000 COUNSELLING
Objectives and Activities
Bosom Family Support is established to support individuals and their families who have been affected by cancer, supporting their holistic wellbeing as they recover.
The group will fulfil the aim by:
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Promoting the health and well being of the residents of the area and working together as residents regardless of age, ethnic origin, ability, sex, belief or political affiliation recognising the value of our many differences.
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Involving local people by improving the area they live.
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Provide counselling to members and their families.
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To raise funds and receive contributions where appropriate to finance the work.
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To publicise and promote the work.
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Make rules and standing orders for categories of members and their rights.
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Take out insurance.
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Organise meetings, training courses and events.
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Work with similar groups and exchange information and advice for them.
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Take any action that is lawful, which would help it to fulfil its aims.
Achievements and Performance
Bosom Family Support is a well attended support group in Bottesford, Scunthorpe. The group also runs Bosom Belles (choir) and a chidrens group called Liferafts. The Liferafts group specifically supports children who have ill family members.
In the previous accounts year, Bosom Family Support opened Hope House, this opened in September 2019, with the group taking over the running of the house in May 2019. With the focus of the House becoming a survivorship hub, which allows the group to reach out to even more people.
The house is normally used most evenings during the week, and opens on specific day times for cuppa and chat sessions. The house is being well supported by all the community.
During this financial year, Hope House was like everyone else affected dramatically by the pandemic. However we are proud of our adaptations to meet the needs of our families. Cancer did not stop for the pandemic. During this time whilst our usual activities stopped, we continued to support our families by,
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ensuring that they were provided with a nutritious meal every Friday. Up till December 2020, 5000 portions of food were delivered. We adapted all of our services, providing takeaway craft activities, online support sessions, and telephone counselling.
The group continues to be well supported by many local businesses and individuals and this allows us to start the financial year by extending the lease to five years. During the year there were successful events, Stars in Your eyes, weekly online quizzes, bingo nights, sing alongs and baking classes. Most importantly the support given to individuals increased dramatically, with the new house allowing the group, to provide individuals undergoing cancer treatment to have holistic treatments, and to provide more counselling services. Since the opening of Hope House, we have had approximately 1500 people through the doors at Hope House, we have provided over 100 hours of counselling to individuals affected by cancer and their children. Taken the young children away for a residential visit to Tattershall lakes. We have provided 60 treatments to people undergoing treatment for cancer. Distributed 800 heart shaped cushions and 100 drain bags to local hospitals. The house has become a hub for activities, Yoga, Flower Arranging, Art, Felt Making, Card Making, Mindfulness Groups, all different ways of bringing cancer patients together. This year has exceeded all expectations, and I know we are all very proud of our achievements.
During the year in review, income exceeded expenditure by £9664.52. The charity aims to hold sufficient reserves in order to achieve its policy objectives.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT
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I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: · accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or · the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Discussed and Approved at AGM on the 1st March 2021
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