Trustees’ Annual Report Glynnis Gale Foundation Period: 01/03/2022 to 28/02/2023
Charity registration number: 1186749
Address: Suite 2058 Letraset Building, Wotton Road, Kingsnorth Industrial Estate, Ashford TN23 6LN (United Kingdom)
Objectives and Activities
The Glynnis Gale Foundation is established for the benefit of the public in South Africa with the following charitable purpose to advance education and awareness on Mesothelioma in Southern Africa and to advance access to equitable healthcare options for Mesothelioma patients.
Events and Activities
During the reporting period, the Glynnis Gale Foundation undertook several key activities aligned with its charitable purposes to support the public in South Africa. These activities were designed to provide direct benefit to individuals affected by mesothelioma-related conditions and diseases .
1. WUN Grant and Multinational Research Project
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Secured a WUN grant to participate in a multinational research project titled "Equitable Approaches in Global Palliative Care Research: Insights from a Multinational Project" .
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Collaborating with partners including Mesothelioma UK, the University of Sheffield Mesothelioma Research Centre, the Henrietta Stockdale School of Nursing, Compass Ghana, and the African Palliative Care Association. The multi-year project involves comprehensive reviews of existing research and conducting interviews, with a publication date set for 2024.
2. Northern Cape Palliative Alliance
- Established the Northern Cape Palliative Alliance to drive the development of a Palliative Care Framework for the region.
3. Medical Equipment Donations
- Engaged in discussions with Rocket Medical (UK) to secure a donation of Tunnelled Indwelling Pleural Catheters (TIPC) for Robert Mangalisa Sobukwe Hospital in Kimberley, Northern Cape. Despite delays caused by leadership changes at the hospital, negotiations are ongoing.
4. Support for Terminally Ill Patients
- Provided critical support by connecting terminally ill patients with specialist nurses, palliative doctors, and essential equipment.
5. Patient Education and Awareness
- Produced educational materials to raise public awareness about mesothelioma, its symptoms, and available treatment pathways.
6. Action Mesothelioma Day
- Supported Action Mesothelioma Day in the UK, linking this campaign to impactful patient stories in South Africa’s Northern Cape.
7. Legal Support for South African Victims
- Partnered with Hugh James Solicitors to facilitate legal claims for South African mesothelioma victims, securing compensation from international organisations. Increased the number of families supported to 8 within reporting period.
8. Addressing Asbestos in Schools
- Collaborated with the Democratic Alliance party in South Africa to tackle the issue of asbestos in schools in the Northern Cape, working to prevent the closure of primary schools affecting 383 children under 10.
9. Legacy of Asbestos Presentation
- Delivered a presentation to Hugh James Solicitors’ Asbestos Team on the "Legacy of Asbestos in South Africa" .
10. Nurse Training
- Partnered with Mesothelioma UK to deliver specialised nurse training on managing mesothelioma symptoms, including a session on "Managing Breathlessness" led by Christine Jones, a Mesothelioma UK CNS.
11. Establishment of Kimberley Office (South Africa)
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Established a office in Kimberley, South Africa, the epicentre of asbestos-related diseases in the country.
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The office will strengthen networks among clinicians and nurses to enhance awareness and education about mesothelioma, addressing challenges such as misdiagnosis with tuberculosis.
12. Advancing Palliative Care in the Northern Cape
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Met with the Northern Cape Health Department’s Head of Palliative Care to further develop a support network for state patients.
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Continued collaboration with the Henrietta Stockdale School of Nursing to inform and advance palliative care practices and mesothelioma awareness among local healthcare professionals.
This report highlights the significant progress made in research, advocacy, patient support, education, and collaboration, furthering the charity's mission to combat the impacts of asbestos-related diseases and improve palliative care.
Accounts
The Glynnis Gale Foundation prepared accounts on a receipts and payments basis in line with the Charities Commission requirements.
For the period 1 March 2022 to 28 February 2023, £0 was raised from events and donations.
Principal address:
Suite 2058 Letraset Building, Wotton Road, Kingsnorth Industrial Estate, Ashford TN23 6LN
Trustees:
| Name | Position | Dates acted |
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| Tracey Wood | Chair | Appointed 2019 |
| Paul Wood | Trustee | Appointed 2019 |
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved this report.
Signature:
Full Name: Paul Wood
Signature: Full Name: Tracey Wood
Date:
1 December 2024
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| Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Signature | Print Name | Date of approval | ||||||
| Tracey Wood | 28/02/2023 | ||||||||
| Paul Wood | 28/02/2023 | ||||||||