2023-12-31-accounts

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Trustees’ Annual Report

for the year 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023

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
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 2023, the Association generated income of £15,010, which was comprised of members' subscription fees of £12,110 and sponsorship income of £2,900. Expenditure in the year totalled £13,572. This included administration fees for the British Cardiovascular Society totalling £2,730. The Association continued to provide support in the study, research and understanding of congenital heart diseases. The 2023 Annual Meeting was held in person in Bristol over 2 days in November 2023. 399 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 2023, the charity's funds stood at £79,169 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.
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

Structure, Governance	and Management
Description of charity’s trusts:
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

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

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Name of person (or
Dates acted if not for whole body) entitled to
Trustee name Office (if any)
year appoint trustee (if
any)
Mr JOHAN PRESIDENT Appointed 13 November
1 ANDREAS 2023
HOSCHTITZKY
MRS CAROLINE HON SECRETARY Appointed 13 November
2
BETHAN WILSON 2023
3 DR A CARROLL TREASURER
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity	N/A
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
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets	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 Date
	MR JOHAN ANDREAS HOSCHTITZKY DR A CARROLL
	PRESIDENT TREASURER
	25 October 2024
	25 October 2024