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2025-03-31-accounts

Docusign Envelope ID: 74F7FB80-749B-40D6-A634-A87BC451682F

FRIENDS OF PICU

ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025

Supporting Critically ill Children from across the South of England and the Channel Islands

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1183373

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INDEX

Page
Legal and Administration Information 1
Trustees Report 2 - 3
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance Sheet 6
Notes to the Accounts 7 - 15

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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION

Charity Number: CIO No. 1183373 Registered Office: Mailpoint 27, Level D, Centre Block University Hospital Southampton Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Trustees: Dr Iain Macintosh (Chair) Mr Stephen Hyde (Treasurer) Mrs Francesca Mahon Mr Darren May Mrs Verity Saxon Mrs Clare McGill-Sharpe (appointed 3rd April 2025) Principal Bankers: Lloyds Bank 120 Lewisham High Street Lewisham London SE13 6JG Independent Examiner: TC Group 3 Acorn Business Centre Northarbour Road Cosham Portsmouth PO6 3TH

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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31st March 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provision of Accounting and Reporting by Charities Statements of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Management

Friends of PICU is a registered charity, CIO No. 1183373 and is governed by its Constitution which was adopted on 13th May 2019.

Trustees

The Trustees are responsible for the overall governance of Friends of PICU and meet regularly throughout the year. The number of Trustees cannot be fewer than three. The Recruitment and Selection Process is the responsibility of the Trustees, using a recruitment process approved by all Trustees. Trustees are bound by a signed Code of Conduct. All Trustees give their time freely and no Trustee remuneration is paid.

During the financial year ended 31[st] March 2025, no Trustees stepped down and shortly after the year end a new Trustee was welcomed, Mrs Clare McGill-Sharpe, who works in the charity sector and brings significant experience of charity governance. The number of Trustees is now six.

Delegation

The Trustees delegate responsibility for the day-to-day administration of the charity to the Operations Manager who liaises regularly with the Chairman and all Trustees.

Risk Management

The Trustees continue to be mindful of risks to which the charity may be exposed and continue to monitor systems and procedures in place to manage any risk. Adequate insurance policies are in place to cover this.

Objectives and Activities

Our Charity Objects are to relieve the suffering and facilitate the care of patients and families of the Paediatric Intenstive Care Unit (PICU) at University Hospital Southampton, either directly for patients and families or indirectly through supporting the work of the PICU and its attendant services, by providing or assisting in providing equipment, facilities and services not routinely or immediately available in the regular provision.

Friends of PICU contributes to every part of the care that the unit provides and no patient will pass through PICU without being helped by equipment, services and resources that Friends of PICU has purchased and donated, or benefiting from the additional nursing training and education that the charity pays for.

Public Benefit

The Charity provides a benefit to the public through the provision of support to the children, their families and the PICU by providing vital equipment, resources, nurse training and education that the charity pays for.

The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. The activities of the charity are available to all beneficiaries connected with the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit.

Volunteers

Friends of PICU receives the support of volunteers who provide help and support to the fundraising and administration activities of the charity, and who give their time freely. As a small charity, the support of the volunteers is very much appreciated and helps the charity to achieve its aims and objectives. During the year the charity welcomed new volunteers.

Achievements for the Year

Friends of PICU has steadily increased its income over its lifespan and this year was no exception. We generated more income than last year without increasing our costs. This is down to our own activities as well as those of our generous and energetic independent fundraisers, community supporters and local businesses. Also we have more actively managed our savings and under the supervision of our Treasurer we now have an additional savings income stream. None of our activities would be possible without our community and corporate supporters. In particular we would like to thank Haskins Garden Centre West End, Barratt Homes, Zurich Community Trust, Hall & Woodhouse and Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl. The latter’s involvement has created, over the last two years, a wonderful and immensely popular Christmas Party aimed at families who have been through PICU.

Supporting families is at the heart of what we do and we are delighted to still fund the Family Liaison post, which has proved to be more important than we had ever imagined. A constant helping presence at that time of stress and confusion has been welcomed by all.

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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

Thanks to the incredible fundraising support of one family, we have been able to commit to the funding of PICU nurse training for a number of years, for which the PICU Matron is extremely grateful. We know that the parents deeply value the nurses and to be able to express this in their development is something we take pride in.

We continue to purchase equipment that has supported some of the most significant improvements in PICU. ECMO and ultrasound, which are key areas in the unit have received more support. The application of both of these technologies has become increasingly important in Paediatric Intensive Care and the financial support of the charity has ensured that there is no barrier to further upgrade and expansion. We have funds reserved for a replacement retrieval ambulance and for the refurbishment of the parent accommodation. Most people coming to the unit will see our new Infographic which shows a lot of the equipment and its uses. Friends of PICU, as well as funding many of the items, funded the Infographic which really helps parents understand what the multiple items are for.

Future Plans

We are finally on the brink of refurbishment of the accommodation. This was put on hold because of soaring costs. A more modest, but better value for money project has been agreed and we hope to complete it in early 2026. Alongside the Infographic, we have also agreed to fund new artwork for the unit and look forward to it also being in place at the beginning of 2026. As I have said, the Family Liaison has been a very successful and meaningful project. We are looking at expanding our support for this role. In every way, whether it is how the unit looks, where families sleep, how they are supported and how the doctors and nurses deliver their skills, Friends of PICU helps.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Principal Funding Sources

During the financial year, the charity received donations and these resources allowed the charity to continue to deliver its objectives and expenditure is in line with the financial donations received.

Reserves Policy

Each year the charity's Trustees consider the appropriate level of general reserves needed to sustain the charity. It is the intention of the Trustees to hold sufficient general reserves to enable the charity to meet its commitments and to manage reductions in its expenditure should the charity suffer a sustained fall in its income. The Trustees have assessed that general reserves should be at least four months running costs, which at 31st March 2025 amounted to circa £25,000.

The charity holds financial reserves to support its future activities in a number of categories, see notes 9, 10 and 11 within these financial statements.

13/01/2026 ….............................................................. Dr I Macintosh (Chairman)

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF FRIENDS OF PICU

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2025 which are set out on pages 5 to 15.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of 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 Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.

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

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.

13/01/2026 Signed:…....................................................................... Dated:…................................................................. James Blake FCA

for and on behalf of TC Group

3 Acorn Business Centre, Northarbour Road, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 3TH

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025

Notes
INCOMING RESOURCES
Donations and legacies
2
Other trading activities
2
Investment income
2
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
EXPENDITURE
Expenditure on raising funds
3
Expenditure on charitable activities
3
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
TOTAL FUNDS brought forward
11
TOTAL FUNDS carried forward
11
Restricted
Unrestricted
Funds
Funds
Total
£
£
£
5,548
243,006
248,554
-
900
900
-
33,165
33,165
5,548
277,071
282,619
-
65,047
65,047
9,575
107,312
116,887
9,575
172,359
181,934
(4,027)
104,712
100,685
22,760
807,312
830,072
18,733
912,024
930,757
2025
2024
Total
£
248,905
1,626
6,813
257,344
67,340
217,330
284,670
(27,326)
857,398
830,072

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BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31st MARCH 2025

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
5
CURRENT ASSETS
Stock
Debtors
6
Cash at bank and in hand
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors due within one year
7
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
Restricted Funds
9
Unrestricted - General Funds
10
Unrestricted - Designated Funds
10
TOTAL FUNDS
11
Restricted
Unrestricted
Funds
Funds
Total
£
£
£
-
972
972
-
11,123
11,123
-
5,802
5,802
18,733
903,670
922,403
18,733
920,595
939,328
-
9,543
9,543
-
9,543
9,543
18,733
912,024
930,757
18,733
-
18,733
-
95,839
95,839
-
816,185
816,185
18,733
912,024
930,757
2025
2024
Total
£
1,404
13,382
3,157
825,688
842,227
13,559
13,559
830,072
22,760
163,863
643,449
830,072

13/01/2026

The financial statements on pages 5 to 6 were approved by the trustees on…................................ and signed on their behalf by:

…..............................................

Dr I Macintosh (Chairman)

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025

1. Accounting policies

a) Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

b) Going concern

The accounts have been prepared under the going concern basis. There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.

c) Fund accounting

Funds held by the charity are either:

d) Income

Voluntary income is recorded as received.

Tax reclaims from Gift Aid are included at the same time as the gift to which they relate where possible. All other claims are included periodically during the year.

Investment income is recorded as received.

e) Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. It includes any VAT paid.

Certain expenditure is directly attributable to specific activities and has been included in those cost categories. Staff costs are split on a proportion of time spent on activities - 70% on raising funds and 30% on charitable activities. Certain other costs which are attributable to more than one activity are apportioned across cost categories on the basis of the proportion of resource allocated to those activities.

f) Tangible fixed assets and depreciation Tanglible fixed assets are stated at cost, being purchase price plus any incidental costs of acquisition, less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at a rate calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:

Equipment - 20% straight line

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025

2. Incoming Resources
Donations and legacies
Donations received
Fundraising income
Gift Aid
Other trading activities
Merchandise sales
Investment income
Bank interest received
2025
2024
Restricted
Unrestricted
Funds
Funds
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
1,848
107,193
109,041
142,672
3,700
113,563
117,263
83,811
-
22,250
22,250
22,422
-
900
900
1,626
-
33,165
33,165
6,813
5,548
277,071
282,619
257,344

3. Expenditure

Raising funds
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Directly attributable costs - raising funds
20,716
Directly attributable costs - charitable activities -
Support costs
Staff costs
31,720
Professional fees and insurance
310
Website and computer costs
1,683
Bank charges and donation platform fees
5,616
Store rental
2,898
Volunteer expenses
438
Printing, postage and stationery
707
Office expenses
-
Subscriptions
137
Telephone
352
Staff training
-
Other support costs
38
Depreciation
432
65,047
Raising funds
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Directly attributable costs - raising funds
20,716
Directly attributable costs - charitable activities -
Support costs
Staff costs
31,720
Professional fees and insurance
310
Website and computer costs
1,683
Bank charges and donation platform fees
5,616
Store rental
2,898
Volunteer expenses
438
Printing, postage and stationery
707
Office expenses
-
Subscriptions
137
Telephone
352
Staff training
-
Other support costs
38
Depreciation
432
65,047
2025
2024
Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
-
-
20,716
19,450
81,736
9,575
91,311
190,124
13,594
-
45,314
50,108
7,891
-
8,201
8,377
586
-
2,269
2,271
-
-
5,616
6,164
2,898
-
5,796
5,484
109
-
547
102
77
-
784
841
-
-
-
289
147
-
284
269
151
-
503
701
51
-
51
25
72
-
110
33
-
-
432
432
Charitable activities
65,047 107,312
9,575
181,934
284,670

4. Staff costs

The average number of staff employed during the year was 2 (2024: 2). Salary costs during the year amounted to £44,301 (2024: £48,984) and pension costs totalled £1,013 (2024: £1,124).

No employee received emoluments of £60,000 or more during this year or the previous year.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025

5. Tangible Fixed Assets - for charity's own use

Cost
At 1st April 2024
At 31st March 2025
Depreciation
At 1st April 2024
Charge in the year
At 31st March 2025
Net book value
At 31st March 2025
At 31st March 2024
6.
Debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments
7.
Creditors - amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Equipment
Total
£
£
2,160
2,160
2,160
2,160
756
756
432
432
1,188
1,188
972
972
1,404
1,404
2025
2024
£
£
5,060
2,455
742
702
5,802
3,157
2025
2024
£
£
406
1,727
837
882
8,300
10,950
9,543
13,559

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025

8. Grant Commitments

Hospital equipment and support expenditure during the year
Bereavement Resources
Distraction Arts and Crafts Materials
Retrieval Service Jackets
Bereavement Services and end-of-life care items
Family Liaison & Bereavement Care Sister Post
Staff and volunteer wellbeing
Accent Lighting to existing cubicles on PICU
Accent Lighting to new cubicles on PICU
Family Support Fund
Landings Monitoring System for patients on ECMO Support
Central Monitoring System
Retrieval Ambulance Service OH Trolley Bags, Pouches & Airway Bags
Purchase of AMBU Bronchoscopy Screen & A-Scope
Purchase of Ferno Pegasus Trolley
Purchase of X-Series Monitor & Defibrillator
Refreshments for Parents and Families
Bereavement Bags and Books
Sensory items
Miscellaneous items purchased for PICU
PICU Parent Pack Pens
Fans and Air Coolers for Parent Accommodation Rooms
Education and Training Fund
Portable Ultrasound
PICU Psychology Weekly Meeting Refreshments
PICU Unit Renovation Artworks and Infographic Board
Breas Clearway 2 Cough Assist Machine
GRF139 - 2x Panasonic Toughbooks
Mother's Day & Father's Day Gifts for Parents
Easter Eggs for Patients
Grants payable charged to the SOFA during the year
Grants payable
Balance b/fwd @ 1st April 2024
Grants payable charged to the SOFA during the year
Grants paid during the year
Grants pledged @ 31st March 2025
2025
2024
£
£
220
57
83
43
-
156
-
1,926
40,500
51,367
387
178
-
17,192
-
26,153
2,650
2,693
-
35,000
-
20,320
-
2,995
-
5,015
-
5,640
-
17,934
810
191
275
177
-
457
987
846
407
-
605
-
5,000
-
27,000
-
12
-
1,451
-
3,286
-
5,746
-
288
-
54
-
89,761
188,340
2025
2024
£
£
-
-
89,761
188,340
(89,761)
(188,340)
-
-

In addition to the above, the trustees had also approved the following grants as at 31st March 2025. These are not accrued for within these financial statements as the charity still had control of these funds at 31st March 2025.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025

8. Grant Commitments (continued)

Grants approved
Hospital equipment and support expenditure
PICU Parent Accommodation Renovations
Video Support for Families of New Patients
PICU Staff Wellbeing
Distraction Arts and Crafts Materials
Funding Contribution to Salary Band CNS
Refreshments for Parents and Families
Bereavement Resources
Family Liaison & Bereavement Care Sister Post
Education & Training Fund
Breas Clearway 2 Cough Assist Machine
Portable Ultrasound
The JK PICU Nurse Training & Education Fund
Family Support Fund
Purchase of Retrieval Ambulance
Bereavement Bags and Books
Retrieval Ambulance Service
2x Panasonic Toughbook Monitoring Systems
PICU Admission and Information Pack for Families
Sensory Lights and Equipment
Charity Office Furniture/Refurbishment
Fundraising Materials - Collection Pots
Charity CRM Database
Charity Laptop
PPP Fund
PICU Unit Renovation Artworks and Infographic Board
PICU Psychology Weekly Meeting Refreshments
2x Sentec Transcutaneous CO2 Monitors
Grant pledges committed but not accrued at 31st March 2025
2025
2024
£
£
500,000
500,000
1,000
1,000
-
347
741
824
10,000
10,000
390
200
804
24
79,408
81,000
-
5,000
-
3,943
-
32,400
23,442
16,510
3,582
1,232
170,875
48,626
731
1,006
-
10,000
-
6,897
1,000
1,000
240
-
2,500
-
1,118
-
5,000
-
1,000
-
1,000
-
8,739
-
248
-
23,100
-
834,918
720,009

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025

9. Restricted Funds

Bereavement Bags and Books
Retrieval Ambulance Service
PICU Parent Accommodation Renovations
Breas Clearway 2 Cough Assist Machine
2x Panasonic Toughbook Monitoring Systems
PICU Admission & Information Pack for families
Family Liaison & Bereavement Care Sister Post
Sensory Lights & Equipment
Funds
Funds
b/fwd
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
c/fwd
£
£
£
£
£
1,006
-
(275)
-
731
10,000
-
-
-
10,000
3,062
3,700
-
-
6,762
795
-
(1,947)
1,152
-
6,897
-
(5,745)
(1,152)
-
1,000
-
-
-
1,000
-
1,608
(1,608)
-
-
-
240
-
-
240
22,760
5,548
(9,575)
-
18,733

Bereavement Bags and Books

Funds received from donors specifically for the purpose of providing bereavement bags and books.

Retrieval Ambulance Service

Funds received from donors specifically for the purpose of funding a new Retrieval Ambulance.

PICU Parent Accommodation Renovation Project

Funds received from donors specifically for the purpose of contributing towards the cost of renovating the accommodation area opposite PICU which is for families of children on PICU, to provide an improved setup/layout for parents and families, and their visitors, when caring for/being with their child on PICU.

This income was derived from a charity fundraising event.

Breas Clearway 2 Cough Assist Machine

Funds received from donors specifically for the purpose of contributing towards the purchase of a Breas Clearway 2 Cough Assist machine.

2x Panasonic Toughbook Monitoring Systems

Funds received from donors specifically for the purpose of purchasing two Panasonic Toughbook Monitoring Systems.

PICU Admission & Information Pack for families

Funds received a donor specifically for the purpose of producing PICU Admission and Information Packs for families.

Family Liaison & Bereavement Care Sister Post

Funds received from donors specifically for the purpose of contributing towards the financing of the Family Liaison and Bereavement Care Sister Post.

Sensory Lights & Equipment

Funds received from donors specifically for the purpose of providing sensory lights and equipment for the PICU Unit.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025

10. Unrestricted Funds
Funds Funds
b/fwd Income Expenditure Transfers c/fwd
£ £ £ £ £
General Funds 163,863 261,776 (92,302) (237,498) 95,839
Designated Funds
PICU Parent Accommodation Renovations 496,938 - - (3,700) 493,238
Family Support Fund 1,232 - (2,650) 5,000 3,582
Video Support for Families 1,000 - - - 1,000
PICU Staff Wellbeing 347 - (387) 40 -
Distraction Art & Crafts Materials 824 - (83) - 741
Funding Contribution to Salary Band & CNS 10,000 - - - 10,000
Family Refreshments 200 - (810) 1,000 390
Bereavement Resources 24 - (220) 1,000 804
Family Liaison & Bereavement Care Sister Post 27,000 1,608 (40,500) 91,300 79,408
Purchase of Retrieval Ambulance 48,826 1,755 - 110,294 160,875
The JK PICU Nurse Training & Education Fund 16,510 11,932 (5,000) - 23,442
Education & Training Fund 5,000 - - (5,000) -
Breas Clearway 2 Cough Assist Machine 3,148 - (1,339) (1,809) -
Portable Ultrasound 32,400 - (27,000) (5,400) -
Charity Office Furniture/Refurbishment - - - 2,500 2,500
Fundraising Materials - Collection Pots - - - 1,118 1,118
Charity CRM Database - - - 5,000 5,000
Charity Laptop - - - 1,000 1,000
PPP Fund - - - 1,000 1,000
PICU Unit Renovation Artworks and Infographic Board - - (1,451) 10,190 8,739
Fans and Air Coolers - Parent Accommodation Rooms - - (605) 605 -
PICU Psychology Weekly Meeting Refreshments - - (12) 260 248
2x Sentec Transcutaneous CO2 Monitors - - - 23,100 23,100
643,449 15,295 (80,057) 237,498 816,185

PICU Parent Accommodation Renovation Project

To renovate the accommodation area opposite PICU which is for families of children on PICU, to provide an improved setup/layout for parents and families, and their visitors, when caring for/being with their child on PICU.

Family Liaison & Bereavement Care Sister Post

Three year funding of this new post on PICU. The postholder is responsible for supporting families throughout their stay on PICU and beyond. Additionally, they lead bereavement on PICU and support families through end-of-life care and the bereavement process, adhering to government statutory requirements and guiding families through the child death review process. The postholder is an integral part of the PICU journey and acts as an advocate for all families during their stay. It was agreed by the Trustees in March 2025 that this funding be extended for a further seven months until March 2026.

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FRIENDS OF PICU

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025

10. Unrestricted Funds (continued)

Purchase of Retrieval Ambulance

The funding of a new ambulance for use by SORT Southampton Team for the retrieval of sick children from across the region needing treatment and care by PICU.

The JK PICU Nurse Training & Education Fund

An Education & Training rolling yearly funding for the PICU nursing team and allied health professionals employed/affiliated on PICU, for PICU specific education and training courses at local, regional and national levels related to individual job plans, and to enhance and develop individuals knowledge and skills with the aim of improving the delivery of evidence-based, world class care to all PICU patients.

Breas Clearway 2 Cough Assist Machine

The funding of a device used to augment a patient's cough when the patient is not strong enough to clear secretions. The equipment will benefit the patients by helping them clear secretions when they are unwell with a respiratory illness. This can help them recover sooner, or if used early enough, prevent them from getting as sick. This may result in a shorter hospital stay and less severe illness.

Portable Ultrasound

The funding of a portable ultrasound machine offering an enhanced imaging experience to aid multiple procedures. As well as being used in PICU, the ultrasound will also be used by the Retrieval Team. Using modern bedside imaging technology enables PICU to deliver high quality paediatric intensive care right at the point of need.

PICU Unit Renovation Artworks and Infographic Board

The funding of an Infographic Board that uses simple, iconic illustrations and straightforward descriptions to help families, carers and patients understand the equipment used in the Intensive Care environment. This improved understanding may help reduce anxiety and is also a useful tool for medical staff in explaining functions and procedures.

2x Sentec Transcutaneous CO2 Monitors

The funding of two Transcutaneous CO2 Monitors to assist with reducing the amount of blood tests patients may need. In particular these monitors assist patients who need a longer period of non-invasive ventilation support or those patients where there is difficulty inserting sample lines.

These machines give a reliable reading of CO2 through skin probes, allowing the PICU team to ensure they are managing the ventilator support correctly with less invasive tests.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 74F7FB80-749B-40D6-A634-A87BC451682F

FRIENDS OF PICU

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025

11. Analysis of Net Assets between Funds

As at 31st March 2025
Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
Total Net Assets
As at 31st March 2024
Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
Total Net Assets
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Total
£
£
£
£
972
-
-
972
123,318
797,277
18,733
939,328
(9,543)
-
-
(9,543)
114,747
797,277
18,733
930,757
1,404
-
-
1,404
156,018
663,449
22,760
842,227
(13,559)
-
-
(13,559)
143,863
663,449
22,760
830,072

12. Related Party Transactions

The trustees received no remuneration during this year or the previous year. Trustee donations to the charity amounted to £120 during the year (2024: £120).

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