Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 6/11/2019 01/4/2022 Period start date To 31/3/2021 Period end date 31/3/2023 Charity name: Pan London Airways Network PLAN
Charity registration number: 1186201
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The object of the CIO is the preservation and protection of good health among people living with respiratory conditions in particular by: (i) Advancing education and knowledge in the field of respiratory medicine and related subjects; (ii) Fostering interest in and coordinating a strategy for improving the management of respiratory conditions through collaborative working relationships; (iii) Improving the knowledge, expertise and skills of health care professionals who treat patients; (iv) Supporting the work of charities and voluntary organisations working within the field of respiratory health. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Primarily to hold educational events for respiratory professionals from all disciplines, to provide an opportunity to gain knowledge on latest guidelines and topics and provide an opportunity to liaise in person and share knowledge of best practice across London for those working in the field of respiratory. These events were previously held prior to PLAN being registered as a charity, the funding for the events coming from pharma companies and gave the companies opportunity to meet/greet respiratory professionals and share latest information on available products. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes aware of this. |
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Charity was formally registered in November 2019. Prior to this the trustees had been organising educational events for respiratory professionals for 3 years across London. These events were funded via money directly paid to the venue from various pharma companies. The members/delegates attending the events had an opportunity over lunchtimes to visit pharma stalls and get up to date information on respiratory products. The events would include speakers from across London, different disciplines and would provide updates on recent guidelines as well as share best practice. In addition, the event would give the members/delegates an opportunity to meet other respiratory professionals working across London to share best practice. Prior events held have had 100-150 people attending. Sadly due to the COVID pandemic in person events like this have been unable to be held. In addition NHS staff have reported to trustees that they would struggle to get time off for educational events like this type previously run. Pharma companies are not willing to sponsor/fund online events as this gives them no opportunity to meet delegates in person therefore it has been so far not possible to get any further events funded. As trustees we need to consider how future events would be funded and held. This picture may change again once COVID has significantly reduced. Sadly since the COVID pandemic the delivery of educational events has changed significantly and we have been unable to secure pharma funding for events as we have done previously. The trustees need to consider if it is viable to continue with the charity or whether to close the charity |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We continue to hold a small amount of money donated by members in 2019. This money is held in cash in a safe location. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Donation money held in cash, intention was to utilise this money to progress the aims of the charity. |
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| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £442.06 £446.77 |
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| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | NA | ||
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | NA | ||
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | As trustees we need to consider how future events would be funded and held. This picture may change again once COVID has significantly reduced. |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Governing document |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Elected to post |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Pan London Airways Network (PLAN) |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1186201 |
| Charity’s principal address (Recently updated) |
1 Cromwell Road Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 2DR |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claire Davey | NA | 2019 onwards | Matthew Hodson | |
| Laura Graham | NA | 2019 onwards | Matthew Hodson | |
| Matthew Hodson | NA | 2019 onwards | Matthew Hodson | |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
| Director name | ||
|---|---|---|
| NA | ||
| Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity | ||
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
| NA | ||
| Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others | Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others |
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| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
None |
| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
NA |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
NA |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details NA
Other optional information
NA
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Claire Davey Position (eg Secretary, Co-Chair Chair, etc) Date 25/1/2022 31st January 2024