Chairman Report 1st February 2022 to 2nd February 2023
Ollies Heroes is an independent Charity that supports children under the age of 16 who have been diagnosed with a cancer in the East of England.
The current Board of Trustees have been in position for just over 7 years now The Charity has found a settled place in the local community. We have discussed our positions and all are not only happy to remain in place but feel this is the best option for the charity particularly with the COVID 19 pandemic. The board have established an organised charity in terms of operation and financially we are organised and in a strong position. We believe we have a very strong Board of Trustees in place which each operate to their own strengths.
| Name | Position | Experience | Skills/ Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Gray | Chairman | Paramedic. Former School Govenor |
Finances project development |
| Claire Gray | Trustee | Mum Carer Teaching Assistant |
Organistation,Fundraising. |
| Linda Grainge | Trustee | Sales Manager | Organistation,Fundraising. |
As the COVID-19 pandemic settled we were able to slowly and safely resume normal operations, We were again able to hold our annual cake sale which is our biggest fundraising event of the year, along with our grand raffle, which we are lucky enough to continue to be supported by Potters Leisure resorts. For this we cant thank them enough. We also were able to continue in partnership with another Charity Topcats able to host our summer ball which as always was a hugely popular night. I am pleased to report we are able to include the funds raised from this year as well as last year in the accounts. (These were not released in enough time the previous year to be included in the accounts)
Our costs were only £24, to a local graphic designer to print some posters for the cake sale. We are fortunate to be supported by some wonderful local business’s who have helped cover costs such as printing.
As we were able to hold some fundraising events again this year we reached out to or partners at Addenbrooke's and Clic Sargent and advised them it is business as usual and as can be seen from the accounts we had our second busiest year with a total of 56 grants being made this year bringing the total number of grants the charity has made to 187
As the chairman and Ollies Dad I am incredibly proud how despite the difficult circumstances over the last couple of years we have managed to turn the fundraising around again, particularly as people are still nervous about tending populated events. Whilst the fundraising has gone well I predict difficult times ahead, as the referrals for support continue to poor in. We may need to look at alternative revenue streams in order to keep us functioning and supporting as many families in need as possible
We still aim to turn around applications within a week (normally within 2 days)
We are particularly proud of our local community and there ongoing support Ollies Heroes is a well known charity and much respected which means the world to us.
Regards
Jamie Gray (Chairman)
I have prepared the financial statements for the year ending 1st February 2022. From the records vouchers and other information available to me.
To the best of my knowledge and belief these financial statements have been drawn up in accordance with such information
INCOME
| A Deacon Donation | £175.00 |
|---|---|
| Amazon Smile | £49.83 |
| Summer Ball | £3,831.51 |
| Cake Sale | £3,193.09 |
| Cash Donations Donation | £1,755.00 |
| Barclays £for£ | £1,999.99 |
| Total Income from 1st February 202 to 2nd February | £11,004.42 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ||
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| £16,800.00 | ||
| Grants Made (Total of 56) | ||
| Other Expenses | 24 | |
| Total Expenditure from 1st February 2021 to 2nd | £16,824.00 | |
| February 2022 |
| Excess Income Over Expenditure | |
|---|---|
| Funds Bought Forward | £7,429.62 |
| Total Income from 21stFebruary 2022 to 2nd February | |
| 2023 | £11,004.42 |
| Total Expenditure from 1st February 2022 to 2nd | |
| February 2023 | £16,824.00 |
| £1,610.04 | |
| Total Funds Carried Forward |
Jamie Gray Chairman Ollies Heroes
INCOME
| Just Giving | £1,496.12 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bt My Donate | £679.40 | ||
| Merchandise Sales | £799.78 | ||
| M Wood Parachute Jump | £545.00 | ||
| 2017 Ball Balance | £1,596.62 | ||
| B Horner Donation | £15.00 | ||
| Sentinel xmas day swim | £1,333.00 | ||
| L Thompson Donation | £13.00 | ||
| H Hardy Donation | £15.00 | ||
| Rachel Wing Donation | £10.00 | ||
| C Constant Donation | £5.00 | ||
| J Gray Donation | £100.00 | ||
| Cake Sale | £2,734.90 | ||
| Barclays £ for £ Cake Sale | £1,000.00 | ||
| Hafield Hotel Coffee Morning | £100.00 | ||
| Dinky Town Collection Box | £210.00 | ||
| Barclays £ for £ Summer Ball | £2,000.00 | ||
| Anne Gray Xmas Fayre | £365.00 | ||
| D Bond Donation | £120.00 | ||
| S Mayo Donation | £140.00 | ||
| Paypal | £519.86 | ||
| 2018 Summer Ball Balance | £2,107.62 | ||
| I Phillips Donation | £151.02 | ||
| Total Income from 2nd February 2018 to 1st February 2019 | £16,056.32 | ||
| EXPENDITURE | |||
| Grants Made (Total of 40) | £18,970.40 | ||
| Lanyard Printing IDANDC LTD | £396.00 | ||
| Marin Hailes Design | £206.40 | ||
| Total Expenditure from 2nd February 2018 to 1st February 2019 | £19,572.80 | ||
| Excess Income Over Expenditure | |||
| Funds Bought Forward | £23,278.12 | ||
| Total Income from 2nd February 2018 to 1st February 2019 | £16,056.32 | ||
| Total Expenditure from 2nd February 2018 to 1st February 2019 | £19,572.80 | ||
| Total Funds Carried Forward | £19,761.64 |