## **HOUNSLOW BOROUGH RESPIRATORY SUPPORT GROUP Charity No 1187387**
**ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2025/26**
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## Contents
**1. Performance Report** ........................................................................................... 4 **1.1 Overview of Achievements and Performance** ................................................. 4 **1.2 Statement from the Chair** .............................................................................. 6 **1.3 Objectives** ..................................................................................................... 7 **1.4 Activities** ....................................................................................................... 7 **1.5 Principal Risks** ............................................................................................... 8 **1.6 Going Concern** ............................................................................................... 8 **2. Future Plans** ....................................................................................................... 9 **2.1 Financial Review** ............................................................................................ 9 **2.2 Grants** ........................................................................................................... 9 **2.3 Reserves** ....................................................................................................... 9 **2.4 Investment Policy** .......................................................................................... 9 **2.5 Risk policy** ..................................................................................................... 9 **3.0 Structure, Governance, Management** ……………………………………………………….9 **3.1 Structure** ..................................................................................................... 10 **3.2 Trusteeship** ................................................................................................. 10 **3.3 Charity Assets** ............................................................................................. 10 **4. Balance Sheet** ............................................................................................... 11 **5. Statement of Financial Activities** ………………………………………………………………12 **6. Independent Examiners Report** ………………………………………………………………..13
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## **1. Performance Report**
## **1.1 Overview of Achievements and Performance**
The Hounslow Borough Respiratory Support Group continued to thrive in 2025/26, delivering a range of activities, social events, and services that enriched the lives of its members. This year has been marked by significant growth in engagement and opportunities for members, as well as strategic investments to further the Charity’s mission.
## **Membership and Social Activities**
The Group maintained its commitment to support those with a respiratory & chronic health condition by fostering a sense of community through its diverse twice monthly social activities, which were well-attended and appreciated by members. These included:
- Afternoon Teas & Quizzes
- A visit to a history museum
- Pottery classes
- A summer Canal Boat trip
The weekly **Singing Group** continued to be a popular initiative, membership has increased with an average attendance of 10 members each week. This activity provides both improved lung health, mental health benefits & a chance to connect with others. Providing entertainment alongside a supportive space to connect with others. Musical Director has been replaced by a new enthusiastic singing master.
The Group also delivered **three exercise classes weekly** , promoting physical wellbeing among members. Plans are underway to introduce an additional exercise class in Brentford to expand accessibility. Exercise classes have struggled to gain traction/ membership, but we will keep trying as Brentford is an important Borough Core20 cohort to capture.
## **Educational and Supportive Engagement**
The Group hosted **monthly meetings/ presentations** on a variety of topics relevant to members’ needs, offering valuable information, support, and the opportunity to share experiences whilst socialising over a hot drink and biscuits.
## **Financial Growth and Support**
Income for the year increased compared to the previous year. Grants received included:
- **Sport England and Barchester Charitable Foundation** , which supported the Group’s ongoing initiatives.
This financial growth has enabled the Group to sustain and its activities, demonstrating effective stewardship of resources.
## **Strategic Milestones**
A significant achievement this year was the introduction of two Aquafit classes into HBRSG’s activity timetable.
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**Looking Ahead**
Building on this year’s successes, the Group is committed to:
- Continuing to deliver a varied programme of activities, presentations and social events.
- Expanding its exercise class offerings to Brentford to better serve members in the area.
- Enhancing its outreach to support the work of the newly designed Integrated Neighbourhood Team’s. Ever endorsing HBRSG’s efforts to support Hounslow’s health ensuring population inclusiveness.
- Collaborating with West Middlesex hospital, local GP services, Hounslow Council and other community and voluntary group to provide HBRSG support to those in need.
- Looking into the viability of a befriending scheme for our members.
- Initiating a new project, ‘CYPRESS’ Children & Young People Respiratory Support, offering guidance for parents of respiratory children, early management strategies, and help navigating the complexities of respiratory care from infancy to adolescence. This aligns closely with Hounslow boroughs priorities to better support children with asthma through proper diagnosis, inhaler technique education, and trigger awareness.
- Further collaboration with organisation’s including Hounslow Council, Heathrow, Breathe London, and Mums for Lungs so we can bring clearer, more accessible air-quality education to residents. Poor air quality is a key driver of respiratory illness, and Hounslow borough recognises this as an essential focus area.
- We hope to create a member-led sub-group’s within HBRSG. For conditions like pulmonary fibrosis, severe asthma, bronchiectasis, strokes and long-term cardiac-respiratory overlap, so that every resident can find a circle of peers who truly understand their challenges.
- An Advisory Committee to guide our ambitious next chapter and ensure best practice, governance, and sustainability, we aim to establish a committee of professional advisors, trustees, and clinical partners.
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## **1.2 Statement from the Chair**
HBRSG began its journey in 2014 as Hounslow COPD _‘You Are Not Alone’_ group and proudly achieved charitable status in 2020. From the outset, our vision has been clear: to bring hope, connection, and practical support to those living with respiratory and other long-term health conditions. In Hounslow alone, an estimated 90,000 people face these challenges—and we are determined to stand beside them, ensuring no one feels isolated and everyone has access to the care and community they deserve.
This year has been one of progress and resilience. Attendance at our singing, social, and exercise classes has grown steadily, reflecting the value these activities bring to our members.
However, securing funding has become increasingly challenging. With such significant growth, our focus now turns to consolidating existing workstreams to ensure stability and sustainability. We remain committed to supporting our members and engaging with the newly forming community-centric structures and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs). This year, we introduced a Chiswick exercise class and two Aquafit sessions, alongside a regular stall outside the Respiratory & Cardio Outpatient clinics at West Middlesex Hospital. Weekly visits to Respiratory, Cardio, and AEC wards have also begun, enabling us to connect with patients before discharge. Our collaboration with the London Borough of Hounslow continues, including co-chairing their Age & Disability Partnership. These partnerships, combined with our operational and financial discipline, have allowed us to meet performance requirements and maintain our vital services.
This year has also been a powerful reminder of the resilience and solidarity that define our community. As we navigated ongoing pressures within the voluntary and healthcare sectors, our members, volunteers, and partners continued to demonstrate extraordinary commitment. We adapted to emerging needs, strengthened our collaborations with clinical teams, and expanded our presence across the borough — ensuring that those living with respiratory and long-term conditions felt heard, supported, and empowered.
Our continued engagement with Integrated Neighbourhood Teams and local health partners has laid vital foundations for a more connected, preventative, and person-centred model of care. As we look to the future, we will keep championing the voices of our members, prioritising sustainability, inclusiveness, and innovation so that HBRSG remains not just a support group, but a lifeline and community anchor for all who need us.
Finally, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to our Trustees and Volunteers for their unwavering commitment and belief in our charity’s values. Together, we continue to demonstrate the power of collaboration and community.
Laura-Jane Wareing, Chair
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**1.3 Objectives**
The Hounslow Borough Respiratory Support Group’s Mission Statement is to promote the health and well-being of individuals living with respiratory illnesses and other longterm health conditions, along with their partners and carers. We achieve this by offering a diverse range of activities, educational opportunities, and emotional support to enhance quality of life.
Building on these core values, the Group has set the following objectives for the year ahead:
- **Deliver a varied programme of activities and services** to support members’ physical and emotional well-being, including social events, informative presentations, exercise classes, Aquafit sessions, and a weekly Singing Group across a wider area of Hounslow.
- **Expand outreach to under-represented communities** , particularly those in CORE20 areas of deprivation, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.
- **Strengthen partnerships** with members, carers, Hounslow Council, and the broader community, working closely with Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs).
- **Transition exercise classes to a self-funded model** , reducing reliance on grants while keeping them affordable for members.
- **Diversify income streams** through new funding opportunities, partnerships, and sponsorships, with a focus on supporting those in receipt of Universal and Pension Credit.
- **Provide a strong platform for social connection** , reducing isolation through a robust programme of social activities and events.
- **Continue hosting regular educational meetings** on topics relevant to members’ needs.
- **Strengthen and expand Volunteer input** by developing supportive systems, enhancing member engagement, and building strong relationships with stakeholders to widen the Group’s reach and impact.
By focusing on these objectives, HBRSG aims to sustain and enhance its vital role in promoting health, fostering connections, and providing comprehensive support to individuals living with respiratory and other long-term conditions, as well as their carers.
## **Together, we breathe easier.**
## **1.4 Activities**
HBRSG offers a diverse range of activities designed to promote health, social engagement, and emotional well-being for individuals living with respiratory and other long-term health conditions, as well as their carer’s. These include:
- Exercise and Aquafit classes to improve physical fitness and support overall health.
- A weekly Singing Group, providing both respiratory benefits and mental wellbeing through music and social connection.
- Monthly educational meetings, offering valuable information and opportunities for members to learn and share experiences.
- A vibrant programme of social events—such as trips, workshops, picnics, afternoon teas, and quizzes—fostering a strong sense of community and reducing isolation.
These activities are central to the Group’s mission of supporting members and enhancing their quality of life.
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**1.5 Principal Risks**
The Hounslow Borough Respiratory Support Group recognises several principal risks that could impact the achievement of its objectives:
- **Maintaining financial sustainability** , particularly as the Group works to transition exercise classes to a self-funded model and reduce reliance on grants.
- **Securing sufficient funding and financial assistance** , as external funding sources become increasingly competitive and uncertain.
- **Growing membership in under-represented areas** , including communities classified under CORE20, which poses challenges due to increased demand for financial support and the strain this places on resources.
- **Preserving community spirit and engagement** , especially during difficult economic and social times that may affect participation and membership.
- **Ensuring consistent delivery of activities and programmes** , despite resource constraints and operational pressures.
All principal risks are carefully monitored and reviewed by the Trustees at quarterly meetings to ensure that mitigation strategies are in place and the Group’s objectives remain on track. These reviews are essential for adapting to challenges and sustaining the Group’s mission to promote the health and well-being of individuals with respiratory conditions and their carer’s.
## **1.6 Going Concern**
HBRSG remains committed to its core values of promoting the health and well-being of individuals living with respiratory and other long-term conditions, along with their carer’s and partners.
In light of the current economic climate and the challenges in securing external funding, the Trustees have taken proactive steps to ensure the continuation of core activities. Exercise classes will remain a priority, as the Singing Group is now self-funded by members. The Trustees will continue to seek additional funding to minimise any financial impact on members, maintaining contributions at a level sufficient only to cover direct delivery costs.
Looking ahead, we will strengthen collaboration with the NHS and the local Council to promote and grow membership, in line with our plans for the coming year and beyond.
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## **2. Future Plans**
## **2.1 Financial Review**
The Group had a successful year ending 31st January 2026, with total income of £66,280, including £48,109 in brought forward and new restricted funding. Expenditure was £56,489 resulting in a surplus of £9,791 for the year. Total surplus is £10,417 of which £8,928 is restricted reserves.
While the Group achieved positive financial outcomes this year, continued support remains critical whilst the group transitions to a self-funded model. Trustees will continue to seek funding through all channels to ensure the Groups long term sustainability to support its community effectively.
Increase in Liabilities.
The value of liabilities has seen a decrease due to the utilisation of grants awarded during the previous financial year.
## **2.2 Grants**
During the year, the Group received grants as follows:
|Grant Funder|Amount|Start Date|Finish Date|
|---|---|---|---|
|Sport England|£6,000|1 July 2026|30 June 2026|
|Barchester Charitable
Foundation|£1,000|1 December 2025|31 May 2026|
## **2.3 Reserves**
The Groups unrestricted reserves at the end of the year were £1,489.75 (2025 £626.13). The Group’s reserve policy is to maintain sufficient funds equal to 12 (twelve) month’s unrestricted expenditure. It is expected that the Group will achieve this within the next two years.
## **2.4 Investment Policy**
The Trustees’ continually monitor the Groups cashflow and any surplus funds, at any given time, are placed in a deposit account.
## **2.5 Risk policy**
The Trustees’ continually monitor all risks and maintain and update its’ risk register annually.
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## **3. Structure, Governance and Management**
## **3.1 Structure**
The Group is registered as a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) with the Charity
Commission of England and Wales. Its charitable status was granted on 15 January 2020.
## **3.2 Trusteeship**
The Group must have a minimum of 3 (three) Trustees and a maximum of 8 (eight) Trustees appointed by its membership in accordance with its Constitution.
The persons who served as Trustees during the year were:
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|**Name**|**Date Appointed**|
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|Roger Smith|25 March 2021|
|Angela Susan Smith|25 March 2021|
|Margaret Sara-Jane Medici|27 October 2021|
|Savio Rodrigues|25 March 2023|
|Garima Arora|21 November 2023|
||1 October 2025|
|LauraJane Wareing||
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Staffing (volunteers):
Tresia Lewis PA to the Trustees, Dicken Chui Finance Manager, Member volunteers Vanessa Gurvidi, Savitri Sall, Dianne Hogan
## **3.3 Charity Assets**
An Asset Register is maintained by the Trustees
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## **4. Balance Sheet**
## **HOUNSLOW BOROUGH RESPIRATORY SUPPORT GROUP Charitable Incorporated Organisation Reg No: 1187387**
## **Balance Sheet for the 12 months ending 31 January 2026**
|Notes
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at bank
Deposit Account
Cash in hand
Total Current Assets
Creditors: amounts falling due in one year
Net Current Assets/(Liabilities)
Transfers between Funds
**Net Movement in Funds**
**FUNDS OF THE CHARITY**
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
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**TOTAL FUNDS**
Notes:
**1. Restricted Funds:**
LBH Grant
Exercise Fund - HBRSG
Exercise Support Fund
HBRSG Social Fund
Chair Based Exercise
Promotions Fund
Late Peter Burton Fund
National Lottery
Postcode Society Trust
Garfield Weston
Sport England Award
HBRSG Futures Fund
Total Restricted Funds
Restricted Funds analysis
Hounslow Borough Respiratory Support Group
Other Restricted Funds
Total Restricted Funds
Signed by: Laura Wareing
Date
Hounslow Borough Respiratory Support Group
Signed by: Poonam Shah
Date
Independent Examiner|**2025-26**
2024-25
**£**
£
0.00
0.00
1,126.54
11.86
38,582.62
55,686.41
0.00
0.00|
|---|---|
||39,709.16
55,698.27|
||10,396.66
36,177.01|
||**29,312.50**
**19,521.26**|
||0.00
0.00|
||**29,312.50**
**19,521.26**|
||1,489.75
626.13
27,822.75
18,895.13|
||**29,312.50**
**19,521.26**|
||0.00
0.00
7,950.59
10,506.53
5,468.37
4,571.37
4,382.59
3,018.92
0.00
0.00
342.01
614.94
0.00
183.37
0.00
0.00
594.11
0.00
18.83
0.00
466.25
0.00
8,600.00
0.00|
||**27,822.75**
**18,895.13**|
||26,743.56
18,895.13
1,079.19
0.00|
||**27,822.75**
**18,895.13**|
||10.05.2026
10.05.2026|
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## **5. Statement of Financial Activities**
## **HOUNSLOW BOROUGH RESPIRATORY SUPPORT GROUP**
## **Charitable Incorporated Organisation Reg No: 1187387**
Statement of Financial Activities for the 12 months ending 31 January 2026
|**INCOMING RESOURCES**
Subscriptions Donations /Gift Aid
Exercise Fees
Social Events
Singing Group
Donations
Aquafit
External Events
Grants - unrestricted
LBH Grant
Exercise Fund - HBRSG
Chair Based Exercise
Exercise Support Fund
Social Fund - HBRSG
National Lottery
Postcode Society Trust
Garfield Weston
Sport England Award
HBRSG Futures Fund
Other
**Total Incoming Resources**
**RESOURCES EXPENDED**
Room Hire
Social Events
Singing Group
Aquafit
Insurance
Publicity/Media
Equipment
LBH Grant Fund
Chair based Exercise
Exercise Fund - HBRSG
Exercise Support Fund
Social Fund - HBRSG
Promotions Fund
Late Peter Burton Fund
Vlogging Fund
National Lottery
Postcode Society Trust
Garfield Weston
Sport England Award
Other
**Total Resources Expended**
Net Incoming/(outgoing) resources
Total Funds brought forward
**Total funds**
Transfers between Funds
**Net Funds carried forward**|**2025-26**
**2024-25**
**Unrestricted Restricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
3,095.00
0.00
3,095.00
2,032.18
7,288.00
0.00
7,288.00
5,518.00
2,892.00
0.00
2,892.00
1,975.00
1,317.00
0.00
1,317.00
1,230.00
226.00
0.00
226.00
246.76
1,645.00
0.00
1,645.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,400.00
279.87
0.00
279.87
610.00
0.00
9,250.00
9,250.00
14,480.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
991.65
0.00
1,105.00
1,105.00
6,822.00
0.00
1,995.00
1,995.00
0.00
0.00
1,818.67
1,818.67
1,502.44
0.00
16,846.95
16,846.95
2,413.05
0.00
1,293.40
1,293.40
39.94
0.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
0.00
0.00
3,500.00
3,500.00
0.00
0.00
7,300.00
7,300.00
0.00
1,428.34
0.00
1,428.34
1,295.82|
|---|---|
||**18,171.21**
**48,109.02**
**66,280.23**
**40,826.84**|
||400.00
0.00
400.00
550.00
2,671.49
0.00
2,671.49
2,489.56
1,530.00
0.00
1,530.00
2,900.00
1,879.15
0.00
1,879.15
0.00
487.31
0.00
487.31
522.63
610.29
0.00
610.29
503.89
0.00
0.00
0.00
874.82
0.00
9,250.00
9,250.00
15,420.74
0.00
1,105.00
1,105.00
6,822.00
0.00
9,843.94
9,843.94
4,435.74
0.00
1,098.00
1,098.00
630.00
0.00
455.00
455.00
389.07
0.00
272.93
272.93
77.99
0.00
183.37
183.37
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
111.00
0.00
16,846.95
16,846.95
2,413.05
0.00
699.29
699.29
39.94
0.00
4,981.17
4,981.17
0.00
0.00
3,033.75
3,033.75
0.00
1141.35
0.00
826.73
840.22|
||**8,719.59**
**47,769.40**
**56,488.99**
**39,020.65**|
||9,451.62
339.62
9,791.24
1,806.19
626.13
0.00
626.13
247.49|
||**10,077.75**
**339.62**
**10,417.37**
**2,053.68**|
||(8,588.00)
8,588.00
0.00
0.00|
||**1,489.75**
**8,927.62**
**10,417.37**
**2,053.68**|
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## **6. Independent Examiner’s Report**
Report to the trustees/ members of
## **The Hounslow Borough Respiratory Support Group**
Accounts for the year ended
## **31st January 2026**
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination and I believe:
- the accounts accurately reflect the Charity’s financial performance and position for the period 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2026.
- the accounts did accord with the accounting records provided.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
## Name: **Poonam Shah ACMA CGMA**
Signed: _Poonam Shah_
Date: 10.05.2026
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