Trustees’ Annual Report
for the year 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021
Charity name: BRITISH CONGENITAL CARDIAC ASSOCIATION Charity registration number: 1171543
Objectives and Activities
| Objectives and Activities | Objectives and Activities |
|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
The advancement of health and education in all aspects of congenital cardiac diseases in particular by: |
| 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. |
Promoting the study and care of the fetus and child with heart diseases and the adult with congenital heart disease in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, Promoting and distributing study data pertaining to these problems and their prevention, Promoting research in congenital cardiology and to publish the useful results of such research, and The improvement of knowledge of professionals, the public and the patients and their families through scientific and educational meetings. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
In setting the objectives of the Association and planning its future activities, the trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit. In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives that have been set. |
Achievements and Performance
| Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance | 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. |
During the year ended 31 December 2021, the Association generated income of £11,873, which was comprised of members' subscription fees of £11,868 and bank interest received of £5. Expenditure in the year totalled £6,960. This included administration of Council Elections by the CIVICA, funding research and payment to Copyright Clearance Centre. Cash funds at 31 December 2021 totalled £94,527. The 2021 Annual Meeting was held virtually over 2 days in November 2021. 362 delegates registered to attend this successful meeting. |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
As at 31 December 2021, the charity's reserves stood at £94,527 per the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, all being assets held in cash balances. The trustees believe that this is a sufficient level to provide the funds to fulfil the objectives of the charity. In particular, monetary support is offered for applications for setting up Registries, research projects and the provision of patient information through web hosting and printed materials. Discussions have also been held regarding the possibility of the Association running its own courses/study days which would require significant investment. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
See above |
| Amount of reserves held | See above |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
There are no going concern issues of which the trustees are aware. Assets and liabilities are at a level which enable us to continue to pursue our prime objectives and activities. |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|
| Type of governing document | CONSTITUTION |
| How is the charity constituted? |
CIO – ASSOCIATION |
| 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 |
ELECTED BY MEMBERS IN COUNCIL ELECTIONS |
Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name BRITISH CONGENITAL CARDIAC ASSOCIATION
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1171543
Charity’s principal address 9 FITZROY SQUARE
LONDON
W1T 5HW
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| PROF PIERS DAUBENEY PRESIDENT |
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| DR D CROSSLAND HON SECRETARY |
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| DR A CARROLL TREASURER |
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| Mr ANDREAS HOSCHTITZKY |
PRESIDENT ELECT | From 11/11/2021 |
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity N/A |
Description of the assets held in this capacity N/A |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects N/A |
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| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
N/A |
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British Congenital Cardiac Association 1171543
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period
01/01/2021 To 31/12/2021
from
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
£
A1 Receipts
Members' subscriptions 11,868 - - 11,868 11,875
Interest received 5 - - 5 18
Workshop reimbursement - - - - 2,825
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total (Gross income for
11,873 - - 11,873 14,718
AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 11,873 - - 11,873 14,718
A3 Payments
Copyright costs re publication 2,340 - - 2,340 -
Funding research 2,505 - - 2,505 -
Electoral Reform Services -
administration of Council elections 792 - - 792 768
Independent examination costs 924 - - 924 0
British Cardiovascular Society - - 0 13,644
Travel and refreshments - Council
meetings - - - - 889
Miscellaneous expenditure, including
website hosting costs 400 - - 400 0
Sub total 6,961 - - 6,961 15,301
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total payments 6,961 - - 6,961 15,301
Net receipts/(payments) 4,912 - - 4,912 (583)
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 89,615 - - 89,615 90,197
Cash funds this year end 94,527 - - 94,527 89,615
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
03/11/2022
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
Signature Details Details Cash at Bank Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 94,527 - 0 - 0 - 94,527 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name DR A CARROLL |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | |||
| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval 04/11//2022 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
03/11/2022
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