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2024-12-31-accounts

Registered Charity No. 1181156

THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF TUNBRIDGE WELLS HOSPITAL

REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 DECEMBER 2024

THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF TUNBRIDGE WELLS HOSPITAL

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

The trustees of the League have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

PRINCIPAL OBJECTS

The League was set up and registered with the Charity Commission as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, on 13 December 2018.

its Foundation Constitution are to mobilise, encourage, foster and maintain the interest of the public in the patients and the support of the work of the Tunbridge Wells Hospital by means of fundraising.

REVIEW OF THE ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

The League receives subscription income from members and friends, legacies and donations from the general public. Members and friends also undertake various fundraising activities including table sales, raffles, coffee mornings and organised events.

Although total income has decreased this year, if a legacy received of £5,000 received in 2023 is adjusted for, then income is fairly steady this year.

During the year the trustees were able to approve substantial donations for equipment at the Tunbridge Wells Hospital. The trustees will continue to support similar projects which clearly deliver a public benefit in the future.

The trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty set out in the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

RESULTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

The League generated a surplus of £22,689 before donating £35,413 to the Tunbridge Wells Hospital during the year.

RESERVES

128,397. These reserves were and continue to be, unrest policy to build up large amounts of unused reserves.

THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF TUNBRIDGE WELLS HOSPITAL

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

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PATRON:

PRESIDENT: Lady Mills VICE-PRESIDENTS:

Mrs D E Barber MBE Mr P J Raymond Mrs F C Challis Mrs J Wright Mrs L Sergeant TRUSTEES:

Mr G G Purdy (Chairman) Mrs N Poore (Treasurer) Miss S Crouch (Hon. Secretary) OTHER TRUSTEES:

Mrs D E Barber MBE Mrs J Cook (resigned 18.9.24) Mrs M Craven Mrs A Gibb

Mrs J Johnston Mrs D A Lamberton-Kerr Mrs S E Marsh Mrs G McDonald MBE

Apart from the trustees who were appointed on incorporation, every trustee must be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. Any person retiring as a charity trustee is eligible for reappointment.

There must be at least three trustees at all times.

THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF TUNBRIDGE WELLS HOSPITAL

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

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RISK MANAGEMENT

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the League is exposed. The principal risk is the ability of the League to attract donations and legacies to continue its support for projects at the Tunbridge Wells Hospital. This is mitigated by the efforts of the trustees to publicise the activities of the League and by our fundraising activities.

CORRESPONDENCE

Copies of the financial statements can be obtained from and all correspondence should be addressed to the Hon. Secretary, 15 Herons Way, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. TN2 4DW.

By Order and on behalf of the Trustees

Miss S Crouch (Hon.Secretary)

INDEPENDENT EX OF THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF TUNBRIDGE WELLS HOSPITAL

I report on the accounts of The League of Friends of Tunbridge Wells Hospital for the period ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 5 to 8.

Responsibilities and basis of report

trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the

Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145 (5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently does not cover all the matters that an auditor considers in giving their opinion on the accounts. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limited assurance that an independent examination can provide. Consequently, I express no opinion as to whether the accounts

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

On behalf of Sandison Lang & Co

Tonbridge Kent TN9 2LB

26 February 2025

THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF TUNBRIDGE WELLS HOSPITAL

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024 2023
£ £
Receipts
Donations and legacies 7,906 14,848
Fundraising activities 14,256 13,543
Investment income 1,967 1,512
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Total Receipts 24,129 29,903
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Payments
Expenses 631 1,097
Fundraising activities 470 445
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1,101 1,542
Hospital donations 35,413 24,135
Governance costs 339 251
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Total Payments 36,853 25,928
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NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS (12,724) 3,975
Balances brought forward 141,121 137,146
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Balances carried forward 128,397 141,121
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All funds are unrestricted.

The notes on pages 7 to 8 form part of these financial statements.

THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF TUNBRIDGE WELLS HOSPITAL

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024 2023
£ £
CURRENT ASSETS
Short-term deposits 76,697 74,835
Cash at bank and in hand 51,700 66,286
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NET ASSETS 128,397 141,121
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FUNDS
Unrestricted - General Fund 128,397 141,121

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the trustees on 26 February 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

Mr G G Purdy Mrs N Poore (Chairman) (Treasurer)

The notes on pages 7 to 8 form part of these financial statements.

THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF TUNBRIDGE WELLS HOSPITAL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 DECEMBER 2024

1. Accounting Policies

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and on a receipts and payments basis.

Donations, legacies, events and similar income represent the actual amount received in the period.

Hospital donations represents the amounts paid during the period to the Tunbridge Wells Hospital for equipment and special projects.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions imposed by the donor which are binding on the trustees. Unrestricted funds have no restrictions on their use.

Governance costs include the costs of legal advice on governance or constitutional matters.

2. Staff Costs

No amounts were paid to any person for services or reimbursed expenses as a trustee during the period.

The League relied on its many voluntary helpers and there were no employees during the period.

THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF TUNBRIDGE WELLS HOSPITAL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 DECEMBER 2024

3. Taxation

The League is not registered for VAT and the accounts disclose expenditure inclusive of VAT, where applicable.

The League is a registered charity and as such its income and gains falling within Sections 518 to 564 of the Income Taxes Act 2007 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 are exempt from income tax and capital gains tax to the extent that they are applied to charitable objectives.