Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From Period start date 1[st] April 2024 To Period end date 31[st] March 2025
Charity name: Local Families with Bleeding Disorders
Charity registration number: 1186979
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Our charitable purpose at Local Families with Bleeding Disorders is to promote social inclusion among children with bleeding disorders and their parents, carers, siblings and other family members who offer them support and, to raise awareness of bleeding disorders and the impact they have on lives to ensure a wider understanding and acceptance among the broader general public. |
| 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 |
We run an active Facebook group to support over 250 members on advice, support, event publication and competitions. We ran a number of events across the whole year for our members, including a family picnic with circus skills, an outdoor activity day and Christmas lights bus tour. We have retained accurate accounts, including using our database for member details to improve our communications. We held our annual strategic planning day for the committee, which enabled both the committee and trustee team to refresh the charity’s vision, plan for the coming year and review the charity structure in terms of making sure we are working in the most efficient way. We also continue to have regular committee and trustee meetings, including conversations on how best both the trustee and committee teams can continue to act. We have taken on a consultant to assist with our admin work which has really boosted our efficiency and ability as a team to help more families within our |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
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 | We have continued to focus on providing events for the broad range of ages across our members, ensuring that everyone is catered to wherever possible and allowing both children and parents to make important connections with others just like them and build support that way. This year, we have: Held a picnic in a central London park, with circus skills and games Run a day trip to Sayers Croft Outdoor Learning Centre, where families took part in activities including ropes courses, caving and wall climbing |
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Toured the London Christmas lights on a double decker bus once more, including a visit from Father Christmas and gifts to all, for around 70 people
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Continued to issue bravery awards to encourage children going through challenges
All our events were extremely well attended, and provided a mixture of busy activities and more relaxed times to ensure that they were both entertaining but also allowed space for important socialising time. Our Facebook group also continues to be a place where people can ask all sorts of questions from families who have been through the same things that they are facing, and find support, reassurance and helpful suggestions.
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Achievements against Para 1.41
objectives set
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives Para 1.41
set
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other
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Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | As at the end of the period, the charity held sufficient cash reserves to enable it to continue to fulfil its charitable purpose |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | No funds are held specifically as reserves |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The charity is not of a size that is deemed to require specific reserves, and has very few regular outgoings, but cashflow is carefully monitored and managed |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | No funds are in deficit |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are no uncertainties regarding the charity continuing as a going concern |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| 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 |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Local Families with Bleeding Disorders |
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| Other name the charity uses | LFWBD |
| Registered charitynumber | 1186979 |
| Charity’s principal address | 26 Tibbets Close Wimbledon London England SW19 6EF |
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) |
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| Lisa Steadman | Chair | |||
| Sarah West | Treasurer | |||
| Sandra Dodgson | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) S West Full name(s) Sarah West
Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc)
Date
27 December 2025
CHARITY NAME: Local Families Wlth Bleeding Disorders INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on the pages attached Respective responsibilities of the trustees and the examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (The Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under Section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the Beneral Directions gNen by the Charity Commis510f (under Section 14515llbl of the Charities Act) and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examinalion includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosvres in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair" view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: iii which gives me reasonable cause to believe that In any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act,. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the requirements of the Charities Act; have not been met,. or 121 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts tffjbe re Cobley Desborough Chartered Certified Accountants Chartered Tax Advisers Artlsan's House 7 Queen5brldge Northampton NN47BF Tel No. 01604 823560 17 December 2025
Local Families With Bleeding Disorders Year ended 31 March 2025 Statement of financial activity Year ended 31 March 2025 2024 Income and Endowments From Donatlons Amazon Smile Company Donations Other Donations Regular Oonations 39 2,585 2,502 310 1,081 420 Raising funds Fundraising Events Income Sponsorship 535 206 137 Total Income 1,638 6,177 Expenditure on Ralslng funds Direct Expenses Family Events Fundraising Events Marketing Merchandise Wellbeing Events 349 628 8,814 5,387 188 135 6,096 360 Charitable Activities Audit & Accountancy fees Consulting Data Protection Costs Entertainment - 0% General Expenses Insurance IT Software and Consumables Postage, Freight & Courier Printing & Stationery Subscriptions Travel - National Website 420 144 35 49 351 531 199 396 135 134 1,888 567 138 43 35 50 85 143 29 47 Total Expendlture 3,167 24,212 Net IncomellExpenditurel 1529 18,035 Reconcilation of Funds Net Movement In Funds 1529 I835 Total Funds Brought Forward 19554 37,589 Total Funds Carrled Forward 18J)25 19,554
Local Families With Bleeding Dlsorders Year ended 31 March 2025 Statement of assets and li3bllitles Yearended 31 March 2025 2024 Current Asset5 Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 200 18,249 18,449 200 19,750 19,950 Creditors Amounts falling due within one year 424 424 394 394 Net currerst assets Iliabilitiesl 18,025 19,556 Total assets less current liabilities 18,025 19,556 Net assets 18,025 19,556