The TeddyRose Foundation Supporting bereaved families after a baby loss Accounts for the period ending 31.12.2024 www.thetedd rosefoundation.or REGISTERED CHARITY: 1184653
Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period start dale January 2024 Peric>d end dale 31. December 2024 From Section A Reference and administration details Charity name The TeddyRose Foundation Other names charity is known by TeddyRose Registered charity number lif any) 1184653 Charity's principal address 12 Chilwell Close Solihull Postcode 891 3YL Names of the charity trustees wtho manage the charity Dates acted 11 not forwhole ear Trustee name Officè Ilf any) Name of persoll lor body) entltled to a olnt tfU5tee iran Michael VhIte Patricia White Chair Damian O'sullivan Gemma Allison 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR CY24
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts CIO Constitution Type of governing document How the charity is conslituled cio Trustee selection methods Appointed by the existing Trustees based on the needs and requirements of the charity. Additional governance issues (Optional information) You may choose lo include additional information. where relevant, about.. policies and proGedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees., the charity's organisalional structure and any wider network with which the charity works., relationship with any related parties., Iruslees, consideration of major risks and the system and prOdureS lo manage them. Section C Ob'ectives and activities For the public benefit, preserve and protect the physical and mental health of families in England who have lost a baby by.. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document al providing donations directly to the bereaved families bl providing donations to other charitable organisalions with similar purposes cl providing support and information to the bereaved families. TAR CY24
As of the 31st December 2024, The TeddyRose Foundation was working with over 15 NHS hospital bereavement units in England. Since incorporation, we have donated a combination of the following lo the bereavement units.. Cuddle Blankets, Care Packages, HITH Keyrings, Cuddle Cols, Reading books for siblings. Glolhing etc. Our donations help the bereavement units with the support that they can provide lo families who have suffered a devaslaling baby loss. Summary of the main activities underiaken 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 Cornmission on public benefiti We also make donations directly to members of the public who contact us and have sadly been impacted by baby loss. We provide families with face-t(Fface emotional support via our support groups, which are held monthly. We have a Strong social media presence and have been in contact with many families through our social media platforms and website, which allows families lo speak lo our volunteers who have first-hand experience of baby loss. In Dec-24, we held our Christmas Crafts Day, where bereaved siblings were able lo come and make special decorations in memory of their brother or sister that they could lake home for their Christmas Tree. Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information) You may choose to include further statements, where relevant. about- policy on grantmaking., policy programme related investment- contribution made by volunteers. TAR CY24
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year NHS Hospital Bereavement Units We know from the feedback from the specialist bereavement Midwives who work on the units and the heartfelt messages we gel from families, that the donations and support we are providing lo families are valuable and helping lo make a difference. Throughout CY24, we donated the following- Cuddle Blankets. Care Packages. HITH Keyrings. and Small Baby Clothes etc. Donations We received a significant amount of donations during CY24. We are fortunate that many families we have supported either donate to the charity or go on lo arrange fundraisers to support our charity, all in memory of their precious baby. We received 2 significant donations in Dec-24. One from a local choir. as we were chosen as one of their 'Charilies of the year,, and the other from a local company as part of their 12 days of Christmas campaign, where they support charities. Fundraisers The charity was able lo generate additional income via fundraisers from items donated to the charity. Personal Support We host a monthly face-to-face support group for anyone impacted by Baby Loss and continue to provide support via our website and social media platforms. The support we provide is more emotional and gives people an opportunity to speak to someone who has first-hand experience of baby loss. Wave of Light Service On the 15th Ocl-24, we hosted a 'Wave of Light Baby Loss Remembrance Service, al our local Parish Church in Solihull. which was very well allended and appreciated. The Wave of Light is an opportunity to join with other bereaved parents, families. friends. and people around the globe lo light a candle and come lo remember all babies and children who have sadly died. Christmas Crafts Day For Siblings In Dec-24 we held our 4th Christmas Crafts Day, where bereaved siblings COLJld come and make special decorations in memory of their brother or sister that they could lake home for their Christmas Tree. We do feel that this event is greatly appreciated by those who attend. TAR CY24
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Section E Financial review We have no guaranteed income,. we rely on donations from the public, local bLJsinesses and from our fundraising events. Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Our aim is to ensure that we have enough reserves in the charity to ensure that we can continue supporting the NHS bereavement units for the following calendar year, which prolects the ¢harilies ability lo seNe the ublic. Details of any funds materially in deficit NIA Further financial review details (Optional information) You may choose lo include additional information, where relevant about.. the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising).. how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity., investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature{sl Full namelsl Position {eg Secretary, Chair. etcl MICHAEL WHITE DAMIAN O'SULLIVAN TRUSTEE Date 22. October 2025 TAR CY24
The TeddyRose Foundation Profit & Loss Period: CY24 INCOME DONATIONS 23,612.99 2,148.09 366.93 TR FUNDRAISING EVENTS OTHER INCOME TOTAL INCOME 26,128.01 EXPENDITURE FAMILY SUPPORT/DONATIONS HITH KEYRINGS CUDDLE BLANKETS BABY GROWS CUDDLE COTS CARE PACKAGES 7,421.82 4,396.80 3,890.38 2,822.06 1,708.80 1,624.07 593.05 488.26 SUNDRY FUNDRAISING MERCH/ITEMS POSTAGE TOTAL EXPENDITURE 22,945.24 CLOSING BALANCE 3,182.77 OPENING BALANCE- 31/01/24 Period.. CY24 CLOSING BALANCE - 31112/24 37,084.19 3,182.77 40,266.96
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Se¢tlon A Independent Examlner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of The TeddyRose Foundation On accounts for the year ended 31sI December 2024 Charity no lif any) 1184653 Set out on pages I report lo the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above harity I the Trust"} for the year ended 3111212024. 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 Act 2011 1.the Acl'l. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Chaiily Commission under section 145{5}{b) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause lo believe that in. any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accoijnts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other rllatters in connection with the examination lo which allenlion should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: 2211012025 Name: Thomas Foster Relevant professional qualificationlsl or body lif any): ACCA Address: 16 WARREN CLOSE LICHFIELD WS14 9XN
Se¢tlon B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight mallers of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose.