Rosie's Rainbow Pantry Annual Report 2023/2024 Q 20 Rosie's Rainbow Pantry.. Registered in England. Registered Charity no. 1177172 ## **Message from the Chair** Rosie’s Rainbow Pantry was set up in late 2017 as a legacy to Rosie Abbott who died from cancer on 27 January 2017. Looking back over our first few years it has been incredible the amount of support that we have had from people within the Coventry and Warwickshire area. We have now expanded to support families Nationwide. We are delighted that our small charity is now getting recognised both on a local level but also on a national level. We were so pleased to work in further partnership with Together for Short lives, Acorns and Zoe’s Place! This year once again, we have been so grateful for those who have fundraised for us. We are delighted that we continue to make a difference to families lives in memory of our beautiful Rosie, who we all miss so dearly. Mrs Sarah Robertson Chair of Trustees © 20 Rosie’s Rainbow Pantry: Registered in England. Registered Charity no. 1177172 ## **Charity Organisation and Governance** The charity is set up as a CIO. ## **Trustees** Mrs Sarah Robertson (Chair and Treasurer) Miss Honor Hackett (Treasurer) Mrs Sophie Hall Mrs Dawn Viner Mrs Faye Clark Mr Steven Clark (Fundraising Co-ordinator) Miss Megan Abbott Mr Ellis Abbott Miss Grace Burns Miss Charlotte Bench (Event Co-ordinator) Mrs Hilary Hackett ## **Executive Directors** Louise Abbott (CEO) The charity is managed purely by volunteers with no pay. ## **Financial Information Accounts** Managed by Trustees and verified by R and A Burns Limited, 181-183 Summer Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6DX ## **Banking** A community bank account, with three appointed Trustees as signatories has been set up with Barclays 25 High Street, Coventry CV1 5RE. © 20 Rosie’s Rainbow Pantry: Registered in England. Registered Charity no. 1177172 ## **Charity Partners** Together for Short Lives Acorns Hospice Zoe’s Place ## **Trustees’ Report** We have continued to provide families whose child is receiving end of life care at home, hospice or hospital with a Tesco Delivery/Click and Collect relevant to the family’s needs and requirements. We have noticed an increase in the number of shops we provide which has made a bigger dent in the funds held in the accounts. Applying for a Business Credit Card has been unsuccessful. This was mainly due to Barclaycard requesting information which we did not provide (the requests were not received and therefore the application closed). Having reviewed this further, account information did not match that held on the Charity Commission, missing or incorrect spelling of names. This has now been updated. It has now been decided a Debit Card would be applied for on the provision restrictions were added to the Debit Card e.g. no cash withdrawals, no gambling merchants etc. The card details can be saved on the Tesco Delivery website and used to purchase items for events and pay invoices if needed. All transactions will be listed on a Spreadsheet which we can have available on Drop Box meaning everyone can have access and view. A Laptop has been purchased for the sole use of the charity. This will enable to keep our records including spreadsheets, emails, invoices and expenses in one place. A new Referral form is currently being designed and we hope to roll out in 2025. This is so referrers can be more specific with their requirements and be completed online or over the phone with ease. © 20 Rosie’s Rainbow Pantry: Registered in England. Registered Charity no. 1177172 ## **Trustees:** Sophie Hall Honor Hackett Donaldson (Signatory on Banking) Sarah Robertson (Signatory on Banking) Dawn Viner Grace Burns Megan Abbott Ellis Abbott Charlotte Bench Steve Clarke ## **Objective** The main aim of the charity is to provide food and provisions for families whose children are receiving end of life care in their own homes, in a hospice or in hospital. The charity is a much-needed resource in the community to address the need for immediate practical support for extremely vulnerable families. The charity is aiming to complement the community palliative multidisciplinary team who go above and beyond their job specifications to ensure the family remember to eat and drink during their darkest days. _**“Parents are in an impossible position. While trying to care and anticipate the needs of their dying child, they can feel guilty and torn in many directions about not being able to meet everybody’s needs”**_ With permission from Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) taken from Facing the death of your child publication (2015) © 20 Rosie’s Rainbow Pantry: Registered in England. Registered Charity no. 1177172 ## **Background information** The charity is being set up as a legacy to Rosie Abbott, who sadly passed away after an incredible 5 year brave and courageous battle with high grade fast growing cancerous brain tumours. Rosie was winner of The Pride of Coventry and Warwickshire 2015 - Child of Courage and also the winner of BBC Radio 1’s Teen Hero Awards 2015. Rosie endured far more than anyone should have to go through and her fortitude in the face of cruel adversity was truly inspirational. Rosie put her illness aside and spearheaded multiple fundraising campaigns. ## _**“It makes me happy to help others”**_ Rosie Abbott (2015) Rosie achieved so much in her short life. Rosie lived until her body wouldn’t allow it anymore. Rosie, beautiful, inspirational, and courageous fell asleep forever, aged just 15 in January 2017. Rosie was a truly inspirational young girl who achieved an incredible amount in her short life. Whilst battling cancer she managed to raise over £20,000.00 for multiple charities. Rosie’s Rainbow Pantry has been set up to support families who are spending their last few days/ weeks together. Unfortunately, Rosie’s family discovered first hand during those last few precious weeks the last thing on their minds was heading out to the supermarket and picking up provisions for their family. They were fortunate that they had a very strong network of family and friends who provided the family with home cooked meals and ensured their fridge and freezer, and cupboards were well stocked. © 20 Rosie’s Rainbow Pantry: Registered in England. Registered Charity no. 1177172 Rosie’s Rainbow Pantry will provide food hampers to families looking after a child during end of life care, each hamper will be stocked with groceries, essentials and a few luxuries. ## **Care Provision** The Charity aims to provide food hampers to families whose children are receiving end of life care. Each hamper contains groceries and fresh produce enough for the family for 7 days. A list has been created of essential items required and the family will complete an application form to confirm their requirements. Contact with the family is made through the community palliative multidisciplinary team of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Police Liaison Officers, local hospices and through Together for Shortlives. ## **Aims** We have continued to meet our aims and we have supported families over the last year. We have been overwhelmed by the donations that we’ve supplied food to Ronald McDonald House, Birmingham to stock their communal kitchen areas. We continue to use Tesco Click and Collect service and delivery for supporting our families. © 20 Rosie’s Rainbow Pantry: Registered in England. Registered Charity no. 1177172 _**“We've just received an unexpected giant food hamper and goodies from**_ _**yourselves , overwhelmed, surprised, grateful . A massive thank you”**_ © 20 Rosie’s Rainbow Pantry: Registered in England. Registered Charity no. 1177172 ## **Fundraising and Donations - Corporate Sponsors** We have been lucky to have been supported by the following companies… - JC Strength and Conditioning - Cheil Construction ## **Individual Supporters** July 2024 – Jacob Coyle - 24 hour cycle challenge August 2024 – Steve Clarke - Rosies Golf Day £6,500 August 2024 – Annonymous Donation £5,000 September 2024 – ERFC Ladies Day £561.00 November 2024 – Cheil Construction Black Tie Charity Ball £3,080 January 2025 – Trustees of the the charity - Rosie’s Annual Fund Raising Ball £5,025 © 20 Rosie’s Rainbow Pantry: Registered in England. Registered Charity no. 1177172 Annual Accounts 202312024 FIPIAN UNT5 FOR TKX YXAR ENDED 30TB ÈEFTF14BER 2 3URtIS ERTIFIED ACCOUNT aiARTERED P4¢e. l. FINANCIAL Aecr*iMt$ FOR TEK YEAR EMBER 2024 In accor4anc• wath Y•¥r in•truclLonor hav* ￿￿pil￿a. ¥&thout acco￿￿E and ba.a*cé S￿.e£t frDTr the accv'it. -.ÈcOrds aThl InfOr￿atIon expla-.4LJon¥ SL'ppll*d ta us. 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