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Report of the Unaudited Financial for the year ended 31 Children’s Hospital

Registered charity

Trustees and Statements October 2024 for Pyjamas

number: 1185739

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CONTENTS

Title Page
Report of the Trustees 2
CEO welcome 2
About our charity 3-4
Structure andgovernance 4
Staffinglevels 4
Volunteers 4-5
Achievements andperformance 6-7
Future developmentplans 7
Testimonials 8
Independent examiners report to the trustees 9

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 2024.

Children’s Hospital Pyjamas is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10[th] October 2019.

This report was approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Reanne Snagg Trustee

Date: 22[th] August 2025

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CEO WELCOME

As I reflect on another year with Children’s Hospital Pyjamas, I am once again filled with gratitude and pride in all we’ve accomplished together. The last few years have not been easy; the aftershocks of the pandemic combined with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis have created real challenges for charities like ours. We understand that times are hard, and yet the compassion and generosity of our supporters continue to shine through.

Thanks to the unwavering commitment of our dedicated team and the kindness of our incredible supporters, we were able to exceed the donations received in 2022/2023. This has allowed us to reach even more children and partner with a wider range of establishments than ever before.

In the face of national hardship, the need for our support has only grown. What might seem like a small gesture ‘the gift of a new pair of pyjamas’ can provide immense comfort and reassurance to a child and their family during a difficult time. These simple donations continue to have a profound impact.

We’ve had to be resourceful and adaptable to keep funds coming in, but the heartfelt messages we receive from families remind us exactly why we do what we do. Each note of thanks reinforces our purpose and inspires us to keep going.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to reaching even more children and meeting the growing demand for our support. Every year, more establishments reach out, showing us that our work is needed now more than ever. We will keep striving to extend our reach, share warmth and kindness, and bring a sense of comfort to the children who need it most.

Thank you for standing with us.

Charmaine Green Chief Executive Officer

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 3rd 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

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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:

STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE

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Trustees Keishea Aidoo Reanne Snagg Kelly Dixon Lisa Novelli-Brett Charity Number 1185739 Registered Office Suite 3/5 Challenge House 616 Mitcham Road Croydon CR0 3AA Independent Examiner Kevin Guweddeko 180 Borough High Street London SE1 1LB

STAFFING LEVELS

We continue to review all costs on an on-going basis and balance this cost with the dedicated time taken to raise funds and operate the charity. As such, we employ 3 part-time staff, who are our CEO and two Operations Managers.

VOLUNTEERS

We currently have more than 70 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 new-born 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.

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/frommetoyouhearts. The hearts really make a difference, as explained by Poppy’s Mum, “We had a unexpected hospital stay which ended in surgery. The hearts included in the PJs were so amazing and helped me feel close whilst my child went to theatre. Thank you so much”.

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Some of our deliveries

Our management team

Hearts made by our volunteer sewing team

Locations of 2023/24 coordinators

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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Number of pyjamas delivered

2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
Pyjamas distributed 19,289 21,057 22,128 28,850
Donation locations 127 190 238 294

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In 2023/2024, we delivered 28,850 pairs of pyjamas, which was an increase of 30% compared to the previous year. Looking further back, we registered as a charity just five years ago and have seen an overall increase in donations of 494% versus 2018 (our last year before becoming a charity).

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Locations of 2023/24 donations

Implications of the cost-of-living crisis

This report applies to 1st November 2023 to 31st October 2024. Across these dates, we have seen a marked decrease in donations from members of the public and small businesses. It is difficult to assign a reason to this, but the cost-ofliving crisis is certainly a distinct possibility. With household bills increasing, many families are struggling to remain out of debt and they are less able to support charities.

Last year, we received requests to donate to 238 locations and this year we have received requests from 294 locations, with more than 310 requests already received for 2024/25. Without as many donations as we have previously received, we are utilising a salaried member of staff to apply for grants from foundations and trusts.

Award nominations

We won the Croydon Business Excellence Awards in 2022. We were one of fifteen finalists in the ‘Best charity or social enterprise’ category and we were honoured to have achieved this success with so many other wonderful local charities.

This year, we have been nominated for ‘Charity of the Year’ by the MBCC (Multicultural Business and Community Champion) and have recently been advised that we are now a finalist in this category.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PLANS

Our coordinators operate an annual appeal and distribute to their establishments in November each year. However, due to volume, this is no longer feasible at our Croydon office. As such, last year, we trialled packing all year round and will be continuing this method moving forward to aid in the logistics of packing and delivering donations.

As always, 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 office in Croydon.

For the third year, we have partnered with 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 send to us in November each year. Going forward, we hope this remains an annual event to increase the visibility of our charity and to receive these much-needed donations.

With the aim of decreasing costs, we are pleased that SKY and the Metropolitan Police have chosen to support us, by helping with packing and distributing pyjamas to numerous locations across the south of the country.

We are shortly moving to a larger office and are aiming to increase the number of packing days we host. We are fortunate to have the support of various businesses and local residents and we are hoping to expand on this.

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2024

I report to the Charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 October 2024 which consists of the statement of financial activities, balance sheet and related notes.

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

The charity’s gross income exceeded £25,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of AAT.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect:

Name: Kevin Guweddeko Date: 16 August 2025

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

Recommended
categories by activity
Notes
Income and
endowments from:
Donations and legacies
2
Other trading activities
3
Total
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
4
Charitable activities
5
Other
7
Total
Net
income/(expenditure)
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought
forward
Total funds carried
forward		 Unrestricted
funds
£
Restricted
income funds
£
Total Funds 2024
£
Total Funds 2023
£
29,555.46
60,100.00
89,655.46
116,517.69
17,550.57
-
17,550.57
18,521.31
47,106.03
60,100.00
107,206.03
135,039.00
31,558.78
-
31,558.78
20,156.76
27,716.34
60,100.00
87,816.34
71,518.95
26.00
-
26.00
-
59,301.12
60,100.00
119,401.12
91,675.71
(12,195.09)
-
(12,195.09)
43,363.29
(12,195.09)
-
(12,195.09)
43,363.29
67,872.52
-
67,872.52
24,509.23
55,677.43
-
55,677.43
67,872.52

BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

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Unrestricted
funds
£
Total Funds
2024
£
Total Funds
2023
£
264.95
264.95
214.62
264.95
264.95
214.62
3,600.00
3,600.00
-
52,475.22
52,475.22
67,909.90
56,075.22
56,075.22
67,909.90
252.00
252.00
252.00
55,823.22
55,823.22
67,657.90
56,088.17
56,088.17
67,872.52
662.74
662.74
-
55,425.43
55,425.43
67,872.52
55,677.43
55,677.43
67,872.52
-
-
-
-
55,677.43
55,677.43
67,872.52
Recommended categories by activity
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
8		 264.95 264.95
Total fixed assets 264.95 264.95
Current assets
Debtors
9		 3,600.00 3,600.00
Cash at bank and in hand
10		 52,475.22 52,475.22
Total current assets 56,075.22 56,075.22
Creditors: amounts fallingdue within oneyear
11		 252.00 252.00
Net current assets/(liabilities) 55,823.22 55,823.22
Total assets less current liabilities 56,088.17 56,088.17
Creditors: amounts fallingdue after oneyear
12		 662.74 662.74
Total net assets or liabilities 55,425.43 55,425.43
Funds of the Charity
Unrestricted funds
13		 55,677.43 55,677.43
Restricted income funds
13		 -
Endowment funds
13		 -
Total funds 55,677.43 55,677.43

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 20 August 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

Reanne Snagg Chair Date : 22nd August 2025

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

1. Accounting Policies

The principal accounting policies adopted by the Charity, which is a public benefit entity, in the preparation of the accounts are as follows.

1.1 Basis of preparation

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the inclusion of charitable properties and fixed asset investments and investment properties at valuation.

These accounts 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.

These accounts are presented in pounds sterling and rounded to the nearest pound.

1.2 Going concern

The Trustees have prepared financial projections, taking into consideration the current economic conditions and have, at the time of approving these accounts, a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.

2. Income from Donations and Legacies

Total funds 2023
£
80,517.69
36,000.00
116,517.69
Analysis Unrestricted funds Restricted income
funds		 Total funds 2024
£ £ £
Donations
and
legacies		 4,845.15 - 4,845.15
Grants 24,710.31 60,100.00 84,810.31
29,555.46 60,100.00 89,655.46

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3. Income from Other Trading Activities
Analysis Unrestricted funds Total funds 2024 Total funds 2023
£ £ £
Fund Raising
Events		 17,550.57 17,550.57
18,521.31
17,550.57 17,550.57 18,521.31

4. Expenditure on Raising Funds

4. Expenditure on Raising Funds
Analysis Total funds 2024
Total funds 2023
£
£
Support Costs 31,558.78
20,156.76
31,558.78
20,156.76

5. Expenditure on Charitable Activities

5. Expenditure on Charitable Activities
Total funds 2024
Total funds 2023
Analysis £
£
Courier & Delivery 5,296.96
2,474.93
Purchases 1,946.25
2,935.82
Pyjamas donated 43,868.71
41,917.76
Subscriptions 1,449.47
1,146.52
Depreciation 53.66
53.66
Travel and Accommodation 731.74
-
Support Costs 34,469.54
22,990.26
87,816.34
71,518.95
  1. Support Costs
Total funds 2024
Total funds 2023
£
£
19,949.75
11,992.07
2,178.06
296.27
99.10
71.97
252.00
252.00
Analysis
Premises Costs
Other Office Costs
Bank charges
Insurances

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Printing, Postage and Stationery 8,162.76
5,036.01
17.50
-
6.00
-
16.25
-
32,436.15
22,665.20
2,910.76
2,833.50
66,028.33
43,147.02
Canteen/Subsistence
Motor runningexpenses
SundryExpense
Wages and Salaries
Governance Costs
Professional Fees
  1. Other Expenditure
Analysis Unrestricted funds Total funds 2024 Total funds 2023
£ £ £
Depreciation
Charge for the
Year - Plant &
Machinery		 26.00 26.00 -
26.00 26.00 -
8. Tangible Fixed Assets Computer
Equipment
£
268.28
-
-
-
-
268.28
107.32
-
8.1 Cost or valuation
At 01 November 2023
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 October 2024
Plant & Machinery
£
-
129.99
-
-
-
129.99
8.2 Depreciation and impairments
At 01 November 2023
Charge for the year
-
26.00

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Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 October 2024		 -
-
-
-
-
-
26.00
107.32
-
160.96
103.99
160.96
8.3 Net book value
At 01 November 2023
At 31 October 2024
  1. Debtors: Amounts falling due within one year
Total funds 2024 Total funds 2023
£ £
Rent Security Deposit 3,600.00 -
3,600.00 -
  1. Cash at bank and in hand
Total funds 2023
£
-
67,909.90
67,909.90
Total funds 2023
£
252.00
252.00
Total funds 2024
£
Paypal 286.57
Unity Trust 52,188.65
52,475.22
11. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
Total funds 2024
£
Other creditors 252.00
252.00

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12. Creditors: Amounts falling due after one year
Total funds 2024 Total funds 2023
£ £
Taxation and social security 662.74 -
662.74 -

13. Charity funds

13.1 Details of material funds held and movements during the CURRENT reporting period

13.1 Details of
Fund names
Unrestricted
funds
General Fund
Restricted
income funds
Shanly
Foundation
The National
Lottery
Community
Fund
Axis
Foundation
Carew Pole
Charitable
Trust
Charles S
French
Charitable
Trust

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Leathersellers
Co
-
St James Place -
The Alice Ellen
Cooper- Dean

-
The Henry
Smith Charity
-
Paul Bassham
Trust The
Patrick Trust
-
Total
Funder Name

13.2 Details of material funds held and movements during the PREVIOUS reporting period
Fund names Fund balances
brought
forward
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Gains and
losses
Fund balances
carried
forward
£
£
£
£
£
£
Unrestricted
funds

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General Fund
-
94,219.00
50,855.71
-
-
43,363.29
24,509.23
-
-
-
-
24,509.23
Restricted
income funds
Alice Ellen
Cooper Dean
-
5,000.00
5,000.00
-
-
-
Asda Perry
Barr
-
500.00
500.00
-
-
-
Beacon Lodge
-
8,000.00
8,000.00
-
-
-
Blaby
Community
Grant
-
1,000.00
1,000.00
-
-
-
Doris Field
-
1,000.00
1,000.00
-
-
-
Ernest
Kleinwort
-
1,500.00
1,500.00
-
-
-
Foundation
Derbyshire
-
2,000.00
2,000.00
-
-
-
Gordon Fraser
Charitable
Trust
-
2,000.00
2,000.00
-
-
-
Lions Club
Braintree
-
200.00
200.00
-
-
-
Paul Bassham
Charitable
Trust
-
1,000.00
1,000.00
-
-
-
People's
Postcode
Lottery (Magic
littlegrants)
-
500.00
500.00
-
-
-
Persimmon
North Leicester
-
1,000.00
1,000.00
-
-
-
Rotary
Leicester De
Montfort
-
120.00
120.00
-
-
-
Shanly
Foundation
-
2,000.00
2,000.00
-
-
-
The Higgs
Charity (Alan
Edward Higgs)
-
1,000.00
1,000.00
-
-
-
The Irving
Memorial
Trust
-
2,000.00
2,000.00
-
-
-
The National
Lottery
Community
Fund
-
10,000.00
10,000.00
-
-
-
Theodore
Maxxy
-
2,000.00
2,000.00
-
-
-

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Charitable
Trust
Total