Registered number 1181093
Elsie's Moon
Report and Accounts
Year Ending 3 August 2023
Elsie's Moon Report and accounts Contents
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| Company information | 1 |
| Trustees annual report | 2-4 |
| Independent examiners report | 5 |
| Income and expenditure charity accounts | 6 |
| Balance sheet charity accounts | 7 |
| Notes to the accounts | 8 |
Elsie's Moon Company Information
| Trustees | Christopher Pagett |
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| Emma Hollingworth | |
| Hannah Thompson | |
| Lindsey Devlin | |
| Hannah Parker | |
| Julie Louise Sullivan (Appointed 1 March 2023) | |
| Independent Examiner | Helen J. Guest Accounting |
| 482 Liverpool Road | |
| Ainsdale | |
| Southport | |
| Merseyside | |
| PR8 3BB | |
| Bankers | HSBC |
| 31 The Pyramids | |
| Grange Road | |
| Birkenhead | |
| CH41 2ZL | |
| Registered office | 2 Chirk Way |
| Moreton | |
| Wirral | |
| CH46 0PT | |
| Registered number | 1181093 |
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Elsie's Moon Registered number: 1181093 Report of the trustees for the year ended 3 August 2023
The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 3 August 2023
History, Objectives and Activities of The Trust
Elsie's Moon supports families when pregnancy doesn't follow the plan. Working primarily in Wirral and NW, with some support across UK. We help local hospitals and centers with resources, as well as providing wellbeing, practical and peer support to families. Our beneficiaries include, but are not limited to families who have experienced loss at any gestation, babyloss, NICU and hospice stays.
The relief of sickness and the preservation of good health of expectant and postpartum mothers and their partner. Supporting families who lose their babies prior to, during or post labour. Together with the families whose baby or babies will need extra observations and/or neonatal care by: A) Promoting education and awareness around baby loss and difficulties during pregnancy, working with obstetric and midwifery staff to raise awareness of and the actions required when pregnancies do not follow the plan. This includes miscarriage, pregnancy difficulties, and baby loss. B) Support and encourage research in pre-term labour, neonatal care, baby loss care, outcomes and the subsequent effect on the mental health and well-being of parents and families. C) Provide equipment and other items that are not currently available from the NHS to give parent and families the additional support and comfort they need during their labour, and/or loss journey, particularly during unexpected hospital visits. D) Support other registered babay loss and pregnancy support charities.
Management and Governance
Christopher Pagett Emma Hollingworth Hannah Thompson Lindsey Devlin Hannah Parker
The Trustees all hold responsibility for day-to-day running of the charity discuss monthly to talk budgeting, future direction of the charity, events, fundraising and any other business to take the charity forward and assess any risks posed to the charity in particular those relating to volunteer operations and finance and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to major risks.
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Elsie's Moon Registered number: 1181093 Report of the trustees for the year ended 3 August 2023
Achievements and Performance
In 2021, we applied for larger grants and were successful in securing funding for our services.
Elsie's Moon were able to refer more families for one to one counselling as well as develop the support offering.
After lockdown was eased, we were able to bring back face to face groups and support. They were gratefully received. Fundraising events were able to restart in 2021
Running Costs And Assets
Our office space is at a cost of £175 a month. We use this for storage and to run sessions from as well as any admin and working requirments.
All our sessions are ran by freelance workers and paid via invoice - no employed staff members.
Reserves
on 3rd August 2022 our bank had £27,033.
Investments
No investments held
Risk
No risks
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Elsie's Moon Registered number: 1181093
Report of the trustees for the year ended 3 August 2023
Statement of Trustees Responsibilities
Charity law requires the board to prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity at the end of the financial year. It must also document whether operations are at a surplus or deficit for the year. In preparing the accounts the board is required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonably prudent
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prepare the accounts on an ongoing concern basis unless it becomes inappropriate to assume the charity will continue to operate
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state whether applicable accounting standards and best practice have been followed
The trustees are responsible for maintaing proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy performance and the current financial position at any given time. The trustees also are responsible for ensuring that the accounts comply with current charities legislation, regulations and the trust of deed.
The trustees are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
This report was approved by the board on: on behalf of the trustees.
Name:
Position:
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Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Elsie's Moon
I report on the accounts of Elsie's Moon for the year ended 3 August 2023, which are set out on the following pages.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
-examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Name: Helen J Guest ACMA, CGMA Address: 482 Liverpool Road, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 3BB
Date: February 6th 2025
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Elsie's Moon
Detailed profit and loss account for the year ending 3 August 2023
| Income Generated Funds: Donations Fundraising Grants Other Income Investment income Interest Received Total Income Accountancy Fee Advertising/Print Bank Charges Birthing Charitable Activities Complementary Therapies Counselling Equipment and Supplies First Aid Hospital Donations Mindful Office/Hall Hire Pilates Raising Funds Sensory Other Yoga Total Expenditure Net income before transfers Transfer Between Funds Net income for the year Fund balance brought forward As At August 4 2022 Fund balance carried forward As At August 3 2023 |
2023 £ 1,789 1,822 12,000 2,109 - - 17,720 150 1,950 64 1,080 2,709 200 13,720 450 520 2,359 320 2,479 - 1,152 577 400 28,130 (10,410) - (10,410) 37,284 26,874 |
2022 £ 530 13,376 3,244 - - - 17,150 150 638 80 2,520 4,530 800 3,855 1,566 600 3,932 920 2,671 300 - 448 232 760 24,002 (6,852) - (6,852) 44,136 37,284 |
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Elsie's Moon Registered number: 1181093 Balance Sheet As at 3 August 2023
| Notes Current assets Stock Held Cash At Bank Consists of: Current Account Cash In Hand Net assets 2 Less Curent Liabilities Total Assets Less Liabilities Charity Funds Total Funds Total funds 3 |
- 27,024 - 27,024 |
2022 £ - 27,024 27,024 (150) 26,874 26,874 26,874 |
- 37,584 - 37,584 |
2022 £ - 37,584 37,584 (300) 37,284 37,284 37,284 |
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The charity accounts comprising of the income and expenditure statement, balance sheet and associated notes were approved by the board of trustees:
Date
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Elsie's Moon Notes to the Accounts
1 Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The accounts are prepared on a payments and receipts basis. The financial statements are prepared, on a going concern basis, under the historical cost convention.
2 Analysis of Net Assets Between Funds
| General | Restricted | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | |||
| Tangible fixed assets | |||||
| Current assets | 27,025 | - | 27,025 | ||
| Current liabilities | (150) | (150) | |||
| 26,875 | - | 26,875 | |||
| **3 ** | Movement In Funds | As At | Incoming | Outgoing | As At |
| August 4 2022 | Resources | Resources | August 3 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted Funds | |||||
| General Funds | 34,284 | 17,720 | 28,130 | 23,874 | |
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 34,284 | 17,720 | 28,130 | 23,874 | |
| Restricted Funds | |||||
| Total Restricted Funds | 3,000 | - | - | 3,000 | |
| Total Funds | 37,284 | 17,720 | 28,130 | 26,874 |
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