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Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date
Period end date
01 01 2023 31 12 2023 From To
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1173607 & SC048333
FND HOPE UK
FND HOPE
Charity's principal address 167-169 GREAT PORTLAND STREET NOTE: change registered address 5th Floor from 15[th] May 2024
5th Floor London Postcode W1W 5PF
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) |
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| Lucinda Sian Smulders |
Chair | |||
| Bridget Danielle Mildon |
Trustee | |||
| Abigail Louise Bishop- Laggett |
Trustee | |||
| Christopher Thomas Symeon |
Trustee | |||
| Stephen John Betteridge-Sorby |
Trustee | |||
| Helen Elizabeth Bolter | Trustee | Deceased 28-Mar-2023 | ||
| Penelope (Penny) Jessica Claudia Trayner |
Trustee | |||
| Gordon StanleyMattocks | Treasurer | 12-Sep-2023 onwards | ||
| Jennifer Helen Jeffrey | Trustee | 12-Sep-2023 onwards | ||
| Callum Patrick Alexander | Trustee | 12-Sep-2023 onwards | ||
| Charlotte MayMaskery | Trustee | 12-Sep-2023 onwards | ||
| Victoria (Tori) Christina Ann McKillen |
Trustee | 12-Sep-2023 onwards |
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
| Dawn Golder |
Dawn Golder
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation whose only voting (eg. trust deed, constitution) members are its charity trustees dated 28[th] June 2017
How the charity is constituted
[Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) ] Trustees are recruited and appointed under clause 10 of the Constitution (1) Apart from the first trustees, every trustee must be appointed [for a term of [three] years] by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. (2) In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods
(eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
- policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
Trustees and volunteers have undertaken the following online courses, created by VSL Consulting: An Introduction to Safeguarding Children - for Charities, The UK and EU GDPR's – Awareness Training for Charities, and An Introduction to Safeguarding Adults at Risk – for Charities. Volunteers sign a Volunteer Agreement and agree to abide by our Policies, DBS checks are also undertaken where required:
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Code of conduct
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Conflict of interest
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
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Complaints
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UK data protection & confidentiality
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Equal opportunities, bullying & harassment
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Expenses
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Health & Safety
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Leave of absence
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Safeguarding
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Section C Objectives and activities
FND Hope UK aim to change how functional symptoms are understood and defined within the UK.
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
We work in a concerted manner to advocate for the Men, Women and Children who have had their lives impacted by physical and often debilitating functional symptoms.
Our mission is to promote awareness, support affected individuals, and advance research for the prevention, treatment and recovery of FND.
The relief of sickness and preservation of health of those affected by Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and their families, carers and communities. In particular, but not exclusively by:
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
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1) Raising awareness and understanding of the general public into the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevent, treatment and recovery of FND through social media, charitable events, medical conference and any other educational means such as leaflets and booklets
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2) Coordinating a voluntary FND patients register to assist doctors in the advancement of new and ongoing research, prevent, treatment and recovery of FND in partnership with the Genetic Alliance.
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3) Working with Medical and Allied Health Professionals to provide a better understanding of FND, improve medical protocols, and promote ethical standards for FND through personal contact, advocacy and training.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
UK Board of Trustees
In September 2023 we strengthened our board by recruiting five new board trustees to increase the skill set and diversity:
Gordon Mattocks
A qualified CIPFA accountant, Gordon took early retirement after 40 years’ experience in public sector finance, audit and risk management. He has worked in new towns, higher education and local government, and was most recently employed in the social housing sector.
Now a board and finance/audit/risk committee member of various public sector and charitable organisations, he was a governor of the National Women’s Residential College, an audit committee member of the Royal College of Midwives, and a board member of several housing associations. He is presently treasurer/trustee of the Young Women’s Trust and independent audit committee member of the Dorset and Devon & Cornwall Police Authorities.
Jennie Jeffrey
Jennie is a charity sector professional and has worked across fundraising, grant-making, and charity development for the last 10 years. She spent most of this time at The Funding Network, supporting small charities and social enterprises to raise funds through live events, and working with donors to help them achieve their philanthropic goals. She currently works with a small disability charity, Flamingo Chicks, supporting them with fundraising on a part-time basis. In November, she will join the Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council team where she will provide advice and support to Edinburgh’s charities. Jennie is passionate about helping charities and social enterprises to flourish and believes wholeheartedly in the power of communities to drive change for themselves.
In May 2022 after a short illness, Jennie was hospitalised and eventually diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder. Her experience living with – and beginning to recover from – this illness has led her to want to raise awareness of this poorly understood condition and support others living with it. She is originally from County Durham and has settled in Edinburgh, having lived in Paris and London along the way.
Callum Alexander
Callum has a professional background in customer experience, business operations and business-to-business (B2B) marketing. For the past several years he has held a variety of roles at one of the world’s largest manufacturers of industrial coding and marking and digital printing equipment. With a BA (Hons) in Management, he has overseen and implemented many continuous improvement projects and worked across a variety of B2B marketing campaigns. His voluntary experience includes being a former Chair of Trustees for a UK registered charity over a 4-year period.
Having been diagnosed with FND in 2020, Callum has volunteered at FND Hope UK since June 2021. During this time he has co-run one of our peer support groups and overseen our recruitment process for volunteers. He has represented the charity at various events and participated in patient advisory boards for FND research projects. He has also advocated for FND in both the national and regional media. He was appointed to the Board of Trustees in September 2023.
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Charlotte Maskery
Charlotte is an Educator and online course provider, she has a 1st Class Degree in Counselling and Psychology, with a focus on children and young people’s mental health, inclusivity and SEND.
She runs her own business ‘Survive Succeed Achieve’ which offers educational and mental health based support and resources for home educated and SEND students, supporting students with disabilities and mental health struggles to achieve their potential. Within her work she strives to raise awareness of mental health, invisible disabilities and FND.
Charlotte was diagnosed with FND in 2021, at the time she had no knowledge of the disorder and has since aimed to spread awareness to the wider community. Charlotte is passionate about improving understanding of FND, especially for children and teenagers, to reduce stigma and increase acceptance within the next generation.
Tori McKillen
Tori is a learning and communication professional with over 30 years’ experience, the last 20 of which have been in Medical Communications where she has helped educate and inform researchers, clinicians, policy makers, pharmaceutical sales and marketing staff, and patients on a wide range of diseases. Through this work, and her personal experiences with Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s, brain injury and FND, she understands the impact of such conditions on the lives of patients and their families.
Before specialising in Medical Communications, Tori built up a wealth of diverse experience in a number of sectors and has always been actively involved in fundraising for various charities.
Tori hopes that her unique mix of experience and her passion for communication and driving change will prove invaluable to FND Hope and help make the difference that is long overdue.
Volunteers
Not having paid staff means that our volunteers are the life-blood of the charity. During 2023 we had a core of 25 active volunteers. These volunteers support with Peer Support, Marketing, Social Media, Finance and Grant Writing/Researching. A significant portion of our volunteer network live with FND themselves, resulting in many having to step away due to a decline in their FND symptoms. We also outsourced a number of areas of work such as. Bookkeeping and social media as we look to building a more sustainable model for the charity going forwards.
We are extremely grateful to each and every volunteer who have given their time to help us support and advocate for our FND community.
Medical Expert Committee
Our Medical Experts Committee continues to support our mission of empowering and improving the health of our UK FND community. The UK MEC is comprised of appointed Experts with the credentials, training and/or expertise and interest in FND that qualifies them to provide medically orientated guidance and technical assistance to the UK Board of Trustees and volunteers of FND Hope UK.
During 2023 our experts supported our activities and were vital to the success of our charity.
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2022 Impact Report
Following on from the success of our first Impact Report in 2021, we published our 2022 Impact Report in Quarter 4 of 2023, celebrating our achievements and building on them for future years.
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5 year strategy plan
Looking forwards, with support from Cranfield Trust we created a 5-year strategic plan for 2023-2028. We identified 10 strategic objectives with 5 top level tactics:
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Prioritise fundraising and Grants that are cost effective and offer attractive short-term returns.
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Reaching and building relationships with people newly and already diagnosed with FND.
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Drive adoption of the FND care pathway by influencing key decision makers within ICS/ICB/Health boards and the Neurological Alliance.
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Provide educational and support initiatives to those affected by FND, including family, friends and care partners. In the short term address the lack of a care pathway, and after it is implemented, compliment and address any gaps.
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Recruit Staff/trustees experienced with FND and skills according to role.
By the end of 2023 we over-achieved 3 of our targets, narrowly missed 3, and realised that additional work is needed to enable effective measurement of the other 4.
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Marketing/PR/Social Media Activity
By far one of the most successful strands of our work is via our healthy social media activity and 2023 was no exception. Our social media presence continues to increase year on year. In 2023 we had a total of 24,900 people follow us on our social medial channels Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram. With a further 5,800 subscribers to our YouTube channel.
In January we shared posts linking to an array of different topics including our free weekly events, raising local MP awareness of FND and our collaboration with sunflower conversations podcast sharing information about FND as a hidden disability.
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February focused on the inaugural parliament event and all the wonderful MPs who pledged to become FND aware, whilst also showcasing more of our weekly events, general awareness and highlighting specific FND symptoms.
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In March we prepared for April’s awareness campaign by requesting content from our community, we also shared our visit to neuroconvention and again highlighted specific symptoms of FND.
April kicked off our awareness month, we shared lots of UGC such as our communities wonderful art and also the FND & US stories series. We continued to also share our usual content including a provider directory, cookfulness series and information about specific symptoms.
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In May we have a large mix of different content including call outs for donations, specific symptoms discussions, posts about stigma, advertising our support groups and also our visit to the public health convention.
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June was FND Hope’s 6th birthday so we shared posts linking to that, along with some posts introducing our various volunteers for volunteers week!
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July was a mixture of general support posts regarding symptoms, advertising our peer support groups and posts for meeting our trustees.
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In August we began recruiting content for September's stigma campaign, reaching out to our community for their experiences. We also discussed fundraising and showed off some of the fabulous art journaling content from our community.
September was our stop the stigma campaign, we had lots of user-generated content from our community sharing their experiences of stigma, Lorraine Kelly content and more!
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October we started accepting submissions for the Helen Bolter award so we shared lots about that on our socials, we also advertised our peer support groups and places for peer support volunteers. We continued to share posts about donations too.
In November we shared content from the inaugural Senedd FND Awareness Day, our feature on the Our unique brains ITN programme and urged people to share their FND story.
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December contained two Christmas themed campaigns, one advent calendar sharing all the ways our community can support FND Hope for 12 days and one advent calendar showing all the ways FND Hope supports the community for 12 days.
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Patient Resources – Online Classes
Online Movement & Wellbeing Programmes
In 2023, we continued to support those affected by FND with our realtime online movement and wellbeing programming. FND Hope UK collaborates with Synergy Dance© Outreach to deliver accessible yoga, dance, and Pilates sessions, as well as Art Journalling for Wellbeing and Mindfulness / Meditation sessions. We offered five free interactive sessions every week, providing an effective and appreciated way for our community to connect with others of all ages and improve physical, emotional, and mental health.
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Classes are suitable for all ages and abilities, allowing everyone within our community to take part — even those who are bedbound or in a wheelchair. The sessions are held via Zoom and are provided free to participants.
We continue to publicise our online programme through our existing channels, including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, our Peer Support network, and our monthly newsletter.
In 2023 we held 270 online movement and wellbeing classes with total attendance reaching 2,056.
Mindfulness for Positive Self Coaching course
Following a successful pilot in 2022, we re-ran the Mindfulness for Positive Self Coaching course. This is a 3-week course comprising weekly 90-minute sessions, run by a general nurse specialising in Mental Health, Hypnotherapy and Well-being.
During 2023 we provided 97 places, across 17 courses, with participants reporting a noticeable improvement in their FND symptoms. Participants described experiencing reduced anxiety, calmness, less dizziness, and fewer seizures.
“the techniques taught helped me cope on days of bad pain or FND flare ups. Irene taught me how to give myself head space, self compassion and take control back.”
“the benefits will continue to be felt long into the future.”
Patient Resources – Peer Support
We offered 92 peer support groups during 2023, with an attendance of 599. We ran a total of 9 Support Groups volunteers: England, Scotland, Wales, East of England, North East, London, Parents, Carers and South West.
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Patient Resources – Other
Webinars
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September 2023: Stop the Stigma Instagram LIVE event
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Newsletter & Patient Booklet
We continued to distribute our virtual Newsletter to over 5K subscribers and to provide our patient booklet both in printed form at our events and by post and electronically via our website and on request.
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Research
We supported 31 research collaborations of various types/stages in 2023 in the following primary research areas:
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Outcome measures
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Non-treatment, psychological aspects
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Risk factors
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Treatment, occupational therapy
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Treatment, psychological therapy
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Accessibility/accommodation
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Stigma/bias
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Experience, patient or care giver
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Treatment, pharmaceutical
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Treatment, physical therapy
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Other, digital
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Diagnostic processes
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Advocacy/Awareness Raising
ITN production
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FND Hope UK were privileged to have a 3-4 minute slot in a news-style digital programme that the Brain Charity and ITN Business partnered to produce. INSIDE NEUROLOGY: OUR UNIQUE BRAIN explores the vital work happening in healthcare and science to improve clinical outcomes for individuals living with brain-related conditions.
Launching on November 22nd, 2023 the programme will delve into the intersection of technology, cutting-edge research, and innovative treatments that are transforming lives. Hosted by Ayo Sokale from the ITN studios in London, INSIDE NEUROLOGY: OUR UNIQUE BRAIN, will look at the challenges faced by people with conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, chronic insomnia, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and stroke, among others. The programme will demonstrate the work being done in healthcare and science to improve clinical outcomes for individuals living with these conditions.
Helen Bolter Award
After the sad passing of our former Board Trustee, Helen Bolter, we worked with her family to find a way to honour her contribution to the FND community. Helen was a strong advocate around quality of care. She got involved with FND Hope UK because she felt strongly about social injustice, wanting to help others who had a misunderstood diagnosis and believed that the stigma attached to that
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misunderstood diagnosis amplified their problems. Her compassion for others held no bounds.
The Helen Bolter Award is an annual initiative honouring healthcare professionals who go above and beyond to combat the stigma surrounding FND. From dismantling negative attitudes to providing factual information and support, nominees embody a commitment to dignity, respect, and positive change.
In 2023, it’s inaugural year, the winner of the award was Stuart Cosgrove, a dedicated physiotherapist who has made an extraordinary impact on FND awareness.
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Ambassador program
In 2023 we have been developing some ideas for an FND Ambassador Programme. This porgramme would bring together, train, and support adults and teens to advocate for and talk about FND in their community. Such as for teens before their peers at schools, sports leagues, clubs, and after-school programmes.
For Adults workplaces, hospitals, GP surgeries, healthcare providers, organisations.
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The goal is to educate both adults and young people, fostering acceptance and understanding about FND while dispelling the myths, stigma and stereotypes often associated with the diagnosis. The Adult or Teen (with their adult parent or guardian) assumes the role of an FND Ambassador. The Adult or Teen will lead presentations (with the adult helping with scheduling and other arrangements).
Conferences & Conventions
Neuro Convention
Representatives of FND Hope UK attended the Neuro Convention on the 22nd/23rd March, for the third year running. Clare Nicholson and Dr Glenn Nielsen also attended on 23rd March to provide a 30 min presentation on FND.
Public Health and Primary Care convention
The Chair and Executive Director attended the Public Health and Primary Care convention on the 17th/18th May which targets GPs, trainee GPs, managers, podiatrists, physiotherapists, nurses, midwives, dietitians and other NHS and private clinicians working in primary and community care.
Neurology Clinical Reference Group
Representatives of FND Hope UK attended the Neurology Clinical Reference Group to discuss the Freedom of Information Project undertaken in 2022 including results.
Great opportunity to ensure FND is included within the Neurology framework.
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Parliamentary Events & Activities
UK Parliamentary Awareness Day
Our inaugural UK Parliamentary Awareness Day was held on 8th February 2023 in the Houses of Parliament in London. The event saw charity volunteers meet with Members of Parliament (MPs) to discuss the action needed to deliver better care and support for those living with FND. Attended by 22 MPs across the two-hour session, each MP signed up to the charity’s declaration, committing to support steps towards:
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A dedicated FND care pathway at every UK neuroscience centre, which reflects the National Neurosciences Advisory Group (NNAG) optimal care pathway
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The development of FND guidelines by both NICE and SIGN, to ensure consistent care is available across the country
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Increased training in FND for healthcare professionals, to raise awareness of FND signs and symptoms and ultimately improve diagnosis
In the lead up to the event we got some great media coverage through Sky News on TV and online, detailing the struggles faced by those living with FND. We also published this lovely video of the London event on our youtube
FND Hope UK | Inaugural FND Parliamentary Event 8th February 2023 (youtube.com).
Senedd Awareness Day
Extending our political awareness work across the UK, on 21st November 2023 FND Hope UK held our inaugural Senedd Awareness Day to raise awareness of the condition and discuss what can be done to better support the FND community in Wales. The event was attended by 15 Members of the Senedd including two Ministers, with all MSs in attendance once again signing up the charity’s declaration, committing to support steps towards:
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Access to FND care at every Health Board in Wales, which reflects the care and services outlined in the NNAG optimal care pathway
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The development of FND guidelines by NICE, to ensure consistent care is available in Wales and across the whole of the UK
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Increase training in FND for healthcare professionals, to raise awareness of FND signs and symptoms and ultimately improve diagnosis.
FND was raised by MPs in the House of Commons 10 times in 2023, questioning Ministers about FND care and clinical guidelines.
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Finances
Charity Lottery (set up in February)
In February 2023, FND Hope UK set up a charity lottery through Unity Lottery; every 50p goes towards prizes and admin, and the other 50p is given to us as a charity.
Sterling Lottery achieved income of £2,084 in 2023.
Christmas cards (set up mid-December)
A last minute decision to do charity donations in lieu of Christmas cards generated £214.03, which bodes well for a better revenue next year with some better planning and foresight.
Grants
We secured Grants of £9,945 from the National Lottery Community Fund.
Fundraising/Donations
Thank you to our FND community, friends, family and healthcare professionals, we raised a total of £110,427.
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Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
The charity has agreed an unrestricted reserves policy of £14,700.00, which covers 6 months' worth of online movement and wellbeing classes, insurance, memberships and subscriptions.
We actually held more during 2023 as we intended to recruit some paid roles. Unfortunately, this has taken longer than we anticipated and we didn’t make the recruitment during 2023.
During 2024, we plan to update our unrestricted reserves policy to reflect future aspirations and further our plans to recruit to paid roles.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
- the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
For this period the Charity can report Revenue: £120,372.46 Net Profit: £12,435.38 Total Funds: £115,894.56
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
We are registered charity in England & Wales 1173607 and Scotland SC048333
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
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Full name(s) Stephen John Betteridge-Sorby Victoria Christina McKillen Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)[Chair ] Date 09-Sep-2024
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
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Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees/ members of On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages |
Charity Name FND Hope UK |
Charity Name FND Hope UK |
Charity Name FND Hope UK |
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| 31 December 2023 | Charity no (if any) |
1173607 and SC048333 |
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 December 2023.
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Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (the 2005 Act), the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) and the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 44 (1) ( c) of the 2005 Act and section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 44 (1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) and section 130 of the Act or
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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.
| Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: |
09/09/2024 | |
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| Linda Dunford | ||
| FCCA CTA | ||
| 4 Marigold Drive | ||
| Bisley | ||
| GU24 9SF |
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| FND Hope UK Charity Name 1173607 & SC048333 No (if any) |
FND Hope UK Charity Name 1173607 & SC048333 No (if any) |
FND Hope UK Charity Name 1173607 & SC048333 No (if any) |
FND Hope UK Charity Name 1173607 & SC048333 No (if any) |
FND Hope UK Charity Name 1173607 & SC048333 No (if any) |
FND Hope UK Charity Name 1173607 & SC048333 No (if any) |
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| For the period from |
Period start date 01/01/2023 |
To | Period end date 31/12/2023 |
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| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||||
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 110,427 9,945 - - - - - - 120,372 - - - 120,372 35,928 41,560 30 5,422 4,829 1,518 931 1,489 751 3,498 375 4,000 631 100,962 - - - 100,962 19,410 - 96,484 115,894 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6,975 - - - - - - - - - - - 6,975 - - - 6,975 - 6,975 - 6,975 - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 110,427 9,945 - - - - - - 120,372 - - - 120,372 42,903 41,560 30 5,422 4,829 1,518 931 1,489 751 3,498 375 - 4,000 631 107,937 - - - 107,937 12,435 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Donations and Legacies | 110,427 | 59,878 | |||||
| Grants | 9,945 | 16,144 | |||||
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| Charitable activities | 35,928 | 13,606 | |||||
| Marketingand brochures | 41,560 | 21,191 | |||||
| Trainingcosts | 30 | 803 | |||||
| Office costs | 5,422 | 3,322 | |||||
| Legal andprofessional fees | 4,829 | 5,733 | |||||
| Accountancy | 1,518 | 666 | |||||
| Subscriptions | 931 | 1,196 | |||||
| Venue hire,hotel and accommodation | 1,489 | 1,242 | |||||
| Insurance | 751 | 837 | |||||
| Bank charges and interest | 3,498 | 1,611 | |||||
| Travel | 375 | 415 | |||||
| Grants returned | - | ||||||
| Honorariumpayment | 4,000 | - | |||||
| Sundryexpenses | 631 | 661 | |||||
| **Sub total ** | 100,962 | 51,283 | |||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 19,410 | - 6,975 | - | 12,435 | 24,739 | |||
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| 96,484 | 6,975 | - | 103,459 | 78,720 | |||
| 115,894 | - | - | 115,894 | 103,459 |
| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) HSBC Paypal Details Details Details Independent Examiner Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 84,206 - 31,688 - - - 115,894 - 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) 738 - - - - Print Name Stephen Betteridge - Sorby |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Date of approval |
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| Stephen Betteridge - Sorby | 27/08/2024 | ||