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Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the year ended 31st October 2022 for Children’s Hospital Pyjamas
Registered charity number: 1185739
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CONTENTS
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| Report of the Trustees | 2 |
| CEO welcome | 2 |
| About our charity | 3 |
| Structure andgovernance | 4 |
| Staffinglevels | 4 |
| Volunteers | 4-5 |
| Achievements andperformance | 6-7 |
| Future developmentplans | 7 |
| Testimonials | 8 |
| Independent examiners report to the trustees | 9 |
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
The trustees present their report, together with the financial statements of Children’s Hospital Pyjamas, for the year ended 31[st] October 2022.
The financial statements have been prepared to comply with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) –(Charities SORP FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (March 2018) and the Charities Act 2011.
The Trustees confirm that they have considered the Charity Commissioner’s guidance on public benefit.
Children’s Hospital Pyjamas is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10[th] October 2019.
CEO WELCOME
I am so very proud of all we have achieved this year. Coming out of a pandemic and heading straight into the current cost-of-living crisis has been challenging. However, my amazing team and the generosity of the general public, companies, foundations and trusts has helped us to surpass our donations from 2020/2021. This has allowed us to support even more children and young people, at a time when they need it the most.
As our financial year closes, the passion displayed by my team and our supporters has been amazing. I have been brought to tears so many times this year, as I read the testimonials we receive and see the smiles on some of the photos we are sent, of children wearing their new pyjamas. Going forward, we hope to increase the number of coordinators we have, so that the charity can continue to expand. We are constantly working behind the scenes and are always looking at new ways to raise additional funds and support more families.
Charmaine Green Chief Executive Officer
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ABOUT OUR CHARITY
Where did the idea come from?
Our organisation began in November 2010 when the founder’s daughter was in hospital, following a cancer diagnosis. She was distressed at yet another hospital stay, especially as this one fell on the day of her planned and much awaited 3[rd] birthday party! However, with perfect timing, she received a brand-new Peppa Pig scooter that had been gifted to the hospital by another family. This scooter made a real difference and changed the mood of the entire stay, as the family felt someone was thinking of them during this difficult time and was wishing their daughter well.
After returning home, the family decided they’d like to support other children and asked friends and family to donate new toys, to be gifted to their local hospital. Three years later, they saw a need for more practical donations and Children’s Hospital Pyjamas was created. Pyjamas are now donated by members of the public, schools and businesses, and distributed to hospitals, hospices and refuges throughout the UK, for poorly or disadvantaged children and young people.
Our goal and why pyjamas are needed
Our goal is to relieve the suffering of children in need of support, love and care by providing pyjamas. These are donated to children, aged new-born to eighteen years old, via hospitals, hospices and refuges.
We are often asked why pyjamas are needed, as the expectation is they should be provided by parents or care givers. Here are some examples of why we donate pyjamas:
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Children may arrive in A&E having had their clothing damaged, or when there hasn’t been time to pack essentials. Some children arrive into hospital via social services and don’t have any pyjamas. Other children have their own pyjamas but need a fresh pair due to illness or accident. "Often families come into hospital very unexpectedly and having the option of clean, unused pyjamas makes such a positive difference to their stay. A difference they will never forget. Families have been so appreciative and the pyjamas have always been so well received and help parents and carers have one less thing to worry about during what can be a very stressful and worrying time”.
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In refuges, children may have fled a dangerous situation and might not have any clothing, so we offer pyjamas for comfort.
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Our donated pyjamas have also been used to dress children who have passed away, so their families can see them looking comfortable and at peace. The emergency department of Croydon University Hospital advises “We have recently had quite a few child deaths here in A&E at Croydon Health Services. I was upset when we were sending children to the mortuary in either an adults hospital gown or the clothes they died in. Children’s Hospital Pyjamas kindly donated 100 sets of pyjamas so that in future we can dress the children nicely and their parents can see them looking presentable and comfortable in the last step of the patient journey. The kindness and generosity shown will have a huge impact on the department and we really appreciate the support of the charity and it’s donors.”
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STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE
| Chair of Trustees | Keishea Aidoo (appointed 5thMay 2019) |
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| Trustees | Reanne Snagg (appointed 17thFebruary 2022) |
| Kelly Dixon (appointed 28thSeptember 2021) | |
| Lisa Novelli-Brett (appointed 5thMay 2019) | |
| Charity address | Weatherill House Business Centre New South Quarter 23 Whitestone Way Croydon Surrey CR0 4WF |
STAFFING LEVELS
We continue to review all costs on an on-going basis and, this year, have seen the need for two salaried staff to spend dedicated time raising funds and awareness of the charity.
Current staffing levels (per week): CEO – 15 hours Operations Manager – 10 hours
VOLUNTEERS
We currently have more than 40 volunteer coordinators who live in various regions across the UK. Our coordinators contact businesses, schools and workplaces to source funding for their local area, alongside collecting donations of pyjamas from friends, family and members of the public.
Most of our hospitals, hospices and refuges need a variety of pyjamas and our aim is to donate 92 pairs to each location. This equates to 2 pairs for boys and 2 pairs for girls, in each size from newborn to adult size large. Some locations have different needs and this is discussed with the coordinator who tailors collections as required, with our head office sometimes purchasing or sending pyjamas to coordinators to supply any missing sizes. Once collected, the pyjamas are sorted, packaged and delivered by the coordinators at the beginning of December each year.
Our head office in Croydon follows a similar process, but they donate to areas where we do not have a local coordinator, a new location asks for support or an exisiting location needs some additional pyjamas throughout the year. These pyjamas are sourced in the same manner as above, as well as via direct donations to our head office and fundraising. Deliveries are then undertaken by our management team, volunteers and courier services.
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With each pair of pyjamas donated, we attach a pair of hand made hearts, which are sewn by our volunteer sewing team. If you’re interested in joining this amazing team, please visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/403209850782160/. The hearts really make a difference, as explained by Lola’s Mum when Lola was discharged from hospital but her brothers stayed in. “Lola totally understood the purpose of the fabric hearts she received as she knew they were a way of staying connected even when apart. Before she left hospital ,she gave one of her matching hearts to her little brother, because she loves him and he’s staying in hospital while she gets to go home”.
Some of our deliveries
Hearts made by our volunteer sewing team
Locations of 2021/22 coordinators
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Number of pyjamas delivered
| 2021/22 | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | |
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| Pyjamas distributed | 19,289 | 15,636 | 12,202 |
| Donation locations | 127 | 92 | 60 |
Number of pyjamas delivered by year
In 2021/2022, we delivered 19,289 pairs of pyjamas, which was an increase of 23% compared to the previous year. This was very similar to the increase witnessed from 2019/2020 (28%). Looking further back, we registered as a charity in 2019 and have seen an overall increase in donations of almost 300% in this time.
Locations of 2021/22 donations
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Implications of COVID-19 and the cost-of-living crisis
This report applies to 1st November 2021 to 31st October 2022. COVID-19 is no longer as prevalent or considered as harmful as it once was, but the effects of this pandemic are long lasting and far reaching. We know that many families have been adversely affected by COVID-19 and the current cost-of-living crisis is compounding this. Last year, we received requests to donate to 90 locations and this year we have received requests from 127 locations.
As well as affecting families, there has been an impact on businesses and fundraising. So far, we have been fortunate as we have been able to support more people and we hope the donations we need continue next year as we have received requests from more than 160 locations already.
Award nominations
We have been nominated for the Croydon Business Excellence Awards 2022, due to take place on 9[th] November 2022. We are 1 of 15 finalists in the ‘Best charity or social enterprise’ category.
Our CEO, Charmaine, was nominated for the BBC Make a Difference awards in the ‘Volunteer’ category. From hundreds of nominations, she reached the final 8 and attended an awards ceremony in Surrey. Whilst she did not win the award, she was given a highly commended status.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PLANS
Over the coming months, we are looking to recruit new coordinators, in areas where we do not currently have any. This will be via a variety of means including our social media sites, word of mouth and through existing and upcoming partnerships. This will increase our reach, but also decrease central costs as we will be able to collect donations in the local area, rather than distributing from our head office in Croydon.
We have some exciting plans in place with our new partner, Puddle Ducks, who are a national swimming business. They are holding pyjama swim days and asking parents to donate pyjamas and/or monies, which they will send to us in November 2022. Going forward, we hope to make this an annual event to increase the visibility of our charity, across the UK.
With the aim of decreasing costs, we are reaching out to a number of couriers and asking for their support in delivering our donations to hospitals, hospices and refuges who have asked for assistance.
We are also seeking new fundraising opportunities and have applied for places in the Leicester half marathon, as well as the Great North Run. We hope this will raise some much needed funds.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2022
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 October 2022.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 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 examiners statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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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 requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part 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
Kevin Guweddeko KG Accountants 16-Jan-23 Delta House 175-177 Borough High Street London SE1 1HR
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Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ended 31st October 2022
Statement of Financial Position
For the year ended 31st October 2022
31[st] October 2022
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Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31st October 2022
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Docusign En¥ÈlopÈ ID". 6489309C-ECDD4FFA-B6B2-4203632EA7A6 11. Movement In funds Unrestricted Funds Bal•n¢t at Intomirtg resource5 Outgoing Balanc* at 0111112021 rg¥our¢q• 3111012022 Generol General 7,215 54.016 136.9581 24.273 7,216 54.016 136.9581 24.273 Unrestricted Funds- Previous year Balance at Incomlng re$our¢qB Outgolng Bal8n¢e ai 0111112020 r•iourc• 3111012021 Generol General 8,514 16,225 117,5241 7,215 8,514 16,225 117.5241 7,21¥ Purpose of unrestricted Funds General We collect brand new pairs of pyjamas for children aged between new-born and 18 linclusivel. The pyjamas are then donated to H05Plta15, Hospice5, H05Pltal at home tearn5 and women's refu8es up and down the Country. They will then distribute the pyiamas to children who are poorly or underprivileged. 12. Anatysis of neta5SOt5 b8two8n furKIs Net current Net Assèts assèts I Unrestrictsd fund• General General 24.509 24.509 24,509 24509 Previous yoar Net current NeiAs80ts assots I Unrestrictsd fund• General General 7.215 7,215 7,215 7.215
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ended 31st October 2022