Charity number: 1169571
Heart of the Health Service UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Prepared By: Harrison Seymour LLP Cygnet House Exchange Road Lincoln LN6 3JZ
Heart of the Health Service
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
TRUSTEES
Christopher Summerton Clodagh Clark Steven Fouch
REGISTERED OFFICE
27 Reed Lane Welton Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 3DU
CHARITY NUMBER
1169571
ACCOUNTANTS
Harrison Seymour LLP Cygnet House Exchange Road Lincoln LN6 3JZ
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ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
CONTENTS
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| Report of the Trustees | 3 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Balance Sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 7 to 10 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 9 |
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
TRUSTEES' REPORT
The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The principal activity of the charity in the year under review was raising funds to support NHS workers .
STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Introduction:
Following the last Charity Commission submission last year, we have been able to carry out more activities following improved health of Beth Hutton (CEO). We have really enjoyed being able to initiate gratitude towards NHS staff and thank and support staff in several ways. We have enjoyed an increase in nominations for teams/staff to be thanked.
Charitable Objectives: “Promote and protect the mental and physical wellbeing and health of NHS workers through the provision of facilities or service, conferences and events for the benefit of NHS workers”
Activities:
The below NHS services were given sweet treats in all forms as a way of saying thank you for all they do for the patients they work with. These occurred between December 2023 and December 2024. These sweet treats never fail to make the staff smile and know they are valued. The staff receiving these treats, is a wonderful thing to be a part of.
LPFT = Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
ULHT = United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust
LCHS = Lincolnshire Community Healthcare Services
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LPFT Learning Disabilities Away day
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Lincoln County Hospital Resus Ward ULHT
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Lincoln County Hospital Rainforest Ward ULHT
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Lincoln County Hospital Diabetes support team ULHT
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Castle Ward staff in the Peter Hodgkinson Centre LPFT
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Staff Wellbeing service LPFT
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Easter hamper Fundraiser
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Primary Care Nurses/Practice Nurses conference
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Northern General Hospital Sheffield
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Boston A and E ULHT
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Boston Dermatology Unit ULHT
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Boston Frailty team Unit ULHT
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Lincoln Oncology Service ULHT
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
TRUSTEES' REPORT
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Lincoln Maternity Unit ULHT
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Operation Courage Team LPFT
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Healthcare Management Team HMP Lincoln LPFT
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The Speciality Medical Management Team ULHT
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Lincolnshire ICB Safeguarding Team
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Lincoln South Health visiting team LCHS
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Nettleham Medical Practice
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Hartsholme Centre, Lincoln (Psychiatric Intensive Care) LPFT
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Ingham Ward – Cancer treatment Lincoln County Hospital ULHT
We also had one Time Out day on the 22nd March 2024. This was for 4 members of NHS staff. The feedback from these members of staff was overwhelmingly positive and grateful. All these activities are evident on our social media pages too – please feel free to look at these.
Staffing:
Beth Hutton is employed by HOTHS. She receives a monthly salary of £200 per month as agreed to by the Board of Trustees. She does not claim any expenses.
Governance: HOTHS has a very experienced board of trustees who hold Beth to account for the charities activities, finances, accounts and time worked for the charity.
Summary: It is still a privilege to be able to carry out this work as a charity. It is still so good to see the impact that simple acts of kindness can have. The work load within the NHS is increasingly difficult and resources are stretched. A simple act of kindness and staff being recognised for the work they do can never be underestimated. The feedback from our Time Out day was excellent and most importantly the staff leave feeling valued and cared for. We will continue to do what we can with the funds that we still have.
The report was prepared in accordance with the special provisions within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 26 September 2025
Christopher Summerton Trustee
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Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2024
| Income Income from generated funds Income from charitable activities Total Income and endowments Expenses Costs of generating funds Expenditure on Raised funds Expenditure on Charitable activities Total Expenses Net gains on investments Net Income Gains/(losses) on revaluation of fixed assests Net movement in funds: Net income for the year Total funds brought forward Net funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds £ 3,249 3,249 2,191 3,450 5,641 (2,392) (2,392) 3,611 1,219 |
Restricted funds £ - - - - - - - - - |
2024 Total £ 3,249 3,249 2,191 3,450 5,641 (2,392) (2,392) 3,611 1,219 |
2023 Total £ 2,594 |
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| 2,594 | ||||
| 2,934 3,562 |
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| 6,496 | ||||
| (3,902) | ||||
| (3,902) 7,513 |
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| 3,611 |
This statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities
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BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Notes CURRENT ASSETS Debtors (amounts falling due within one year) Cash at bank and in hand NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES CAPITAL AND RESERVES Unrestricted funds 3 General fund |
109 1,110 1,219 |
2024 £ 1,219 1,219 1,219 1,219 |
109 3,502 3,611 |
2023 £ 3,611 |
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| 3,611 | ||||
| 3,611 | ||||
| 3,611 |
For the year ending 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
Approved by the board of trustees on 26 September 2025 and signed on their behalf by
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Christopher Summerton Trustee
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1a. Basis Of Accounting
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with FRS102 - The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
1b. 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.
1c. 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.
1d. Allocation And Apportionment Of Costs
All costs relate to the single activity of the charitable company and are recognised accordingly.
1e. 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.
Designated funds are funds set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted general funds for the specific future purposes or projects.
1f. Turnover
Turnover represents the invoiced value of goods and services supplied by the company, net of value added tax and trade discounts.
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2. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| 2024 | 2023 |
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| £ | £ |
3. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
| General fund | Brought forward £ 3,611 3,611 |
Incoming resources £ 3,249 3,249 |
Outgoing resources £ (5,641) (5,641) |
Transfers £ - - |
Carried forward £ 1,219 |
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| 1,219 |
4. RESTRICTED FUNDS
| Brought forward |
Incoming resources |
Outgoing resources |
Transfers | Carried forward |
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| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ |
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| Incoming Resources for the year ended 31 December 2024 Incoming resources Incoming resources from generated funds Donations Donations received |
3,249 | 2024 £ 3,249 3,249 3,249 |
2,594 | 2023 £ 2,594 2,594 2,594 |
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Expenses for the year ended 31 December 2024
| Expenses Costs of generating funds Costs Of Generating Voluntary Income Giveaway prizes and gifts Charitable Activities Insurance Salaries Subscriptions |
2024 £ 2,191 2,191 2,191 357 2,400 693 3,450 5,641 |
2023 £ 2,934 |
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| 2,934 | ||
| 2,934 345 2,600 617 |
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| 3,562 | ||
| 6,496 |
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