Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 03.04.2.2020 To
29.08.2021
Charity name: Elly Charity
Charity registration number: 1188897
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote and protect women’s health in the UK and internationally by a) Training and educating healthcare workers and health professionals in how to provide optimal care during pregnancy and childbirth; b) Supporting research excellence in women’s health; c) Accelerating the application of research into healthcare environments. |
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| 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 |
COVID-19 in Pregnancy: Webinar Series During the pandemic Elly Charity Trustees and Volunteers were on the ‘front line’ working in hospitals caring for pregnant women (including women with COVID-19) and also conducting fast paced COVID-19 in pregnancy research. We took swift action to promote and protect women’s health both in the UK and internationally. We organised a webinar series (#GlobalPregCov) aiming to educate healthcare workers on managing pregnancy and childbirth during the pandemic based on both practical experience and the latest research. The webinars were free and open to the public so anyone interested (including pregnant women) could access accurate information during a time of high uncertainty. The webinars were a collaboration with the WHO Collaborating Centre for Global Women's Health at the University of Birminghamand showcased presentations |
from leading experts from around the world and follow up Q&As. The series was made up of 5 webinars: COVID19 in Pregnancy - Antenatal Care during the Pandemic (June 2020) COVID19 in Pregnancy - Intrapartum Care during the Pandemic (July 2020) COVID19 in Pregnancy - Postnatal & Neonatal Care during the Pandemic (August 2020) COVID19 in Pregnancy - Women's Health Research during the Pandemic (October 2020) COVID-19 Vaccination for Pregnant Women and the Health Professionals caring for them (March 2021) Collaborations We collaborated with Queen Mary University of London and others to generate a webinar and Q&A session focused on ‘Diabetes in Pregnancy’ (#sugarcoat2021). This was aimed at pregnant women and healthcare workers (March 2021).
Training In October 2020 and April 2021, Elly Charity Volunteers organised three virtual MRCOG Part 3 Clinical Assessment Revision Courses. The courses help women’s healthcare professionals develop and demonstrate core clinical skills as defined in the MRCOG curriculum. The courses received excellent feedback from the candidates attending.
These were paid courses which generated income for the Charity.
Free Learning Event
In June 2021, Elly Charity Volunteers organised a free half-day learning event on ‘Primary Care Updates: Integrated Women’s Health (O&G)’. This was a combination of virtual lectures and live interactive Q&As with an expert panel. It was held in collaboration with Barts Education Academy and Health Education England.
Co-Applicants on Funding Proposal
We helped develop a research programme, becoming co-applicants alongside the University of Birmingham and others. The programme was named “C-Safe: Optimising maternal and perinatal outcomes through safe and appropriate caesarean sections in low- and middle- income countries (LMIC)”. Part of our preparation work included launching an international survey to understand the top health problems facing pregnant women and their newborn babies.
The grant proposal was submitted to the Medical Research Council and has been approved for funding. The programme will start in September 2022.
Communications
We set up a website (elly.org.uk) which has been regularly reviewed and updated. We have established social media channels and created a short animation to provide easily digestible information about Elly Charity.
Fundraising In addition to the MRCOG Part 3 Clinical
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Assessment Revision Courses, Elly Charity
volunteers organised a 5K run fundraising
event at a park in East London.
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whether the trustees have Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
had regard to the guidance
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Policy on grant making
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Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
COVID-19 in Pregnancy: Webinar Series
The world faced new and unforeseen Summary of the main Para 1.20 challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. achievements of the charity, Elly Charity was in a unique position to be identifying the difference the able to contribute to the global effort. Our charity’s work has made to experience and authority in how to provide the circumstances of its optimal care during pregnancy and childbirth beneficiaries and any wider alongside ‘front line’ experience with COVIDbenefits to society as a 19 (in health settings and research) enabled whole. us to organise 5 timely webinars highlighting the latest information and exploring strategies on how to minimise the risk of COVID-19 transmission and avoid adverse outcomes for mothers, babies and healthcare professionals both in the UK and internationally.
The webinar format accelerated the application of lessons learned into healthcare environments. Our reach was significant, we had over 2800 people register for the live webinars from over 50 countries (mostly LMICs). The people who registered were mainly healthcare professionals (510% identified themselves as ‘interested patient or member of the public’).
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100% of feedback from all the webinars rated the content’s usefulness either good or very good. Below are some comments we received as feedback:
“The topic is very hard but everything is well explained after the webinar”
“Excellent presentations, great to have teaching and examples from both a high and low-middle income countries.”
“The topic is very timely given that I am also a pregnant health care worker in a public hospital in the Philippines.”
“Thank you very much for this talk. I am a pregnant woman as well. So I can really feel the stress of being pregnant and the pressure under the pandemic.”
“Very informative webinar. Thanks from Nigeria.” “This quite educating I have learnt a lot” “Very nice webinar. Watching all the way from the Philippines. My mom is an obstetrician and can relate with the anxiety. I am also a medical intern and aspiring obstetrician myself, my knowledge on the subject has improved.” “Thanks to all the panelists and the organisers for a highly informative session. My institution is handling covid positive pregnancies. I am happy to say we are following almost everything that the panelists have advised. Looking forward to the next session”
“It was very useful!!”
“thank you so much for the additional knowledge”
The webinar recordings were posted on YouTube and to date have had nearly 5000 views.
We estimate that the learning from these webinars has directly helped many women in the UK and internationally (including the saving of lives).
By providing these webinars we have helped advance the knowledge and competency of hundreds (potentially several thousands) of
global health professionals enabling them to effectively manage pregnancies and childbirth during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have also had an impact directly on pregnant women, including pregnant healthcare professionals. We have provided them with the most up to date evidence based information (including on COVID-19 vaccines). The process of organising the #GlobalPregCov series has also fostered relationships between the presenters that have endured beyond the webinars. For example: The ‘C-Safe’ Funding Proposal outlined above was a collaboration with several speakers. Collaborations Our ‘Diabetes in Pregnancy’ webinar benefited pregnant women (providing practical advice to avoid gestational diabetes) and healthcare workers (how to frame conversations). It also raised the profile of women’s health research in this field.
Training
We have adopted a business model to generate income by delivering paid training courses. The MRCOG Part 3 Revision Courses are for medical professionals and are fully aligned with the Charity’s purpose training and educating health professionals in how to provide optimal care during pregnancy and childbirth.
Free Learning Event
The free half-day learning event on ‘Primary Care Updates: Integrated Women’s Health (O&G)’ aimed to promote and protect women’s health providing best practice guidance and support to improve women’s outcomes and referral practices for Hypertension in Pregnancy, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Menopause and Dysfunction Uterine Bleeding. It also offered the opportunity to suggest women’s health topics that they would you like to see at future events.
The event was open to the public but was positioned for primary care staff involved in managing women’s health in primary care settings (e.g. GPs, Nurses, Health Care Assistants etc). It was attended by 138
people (all were medical professionals, students or pharmacists). The event received good feedback with 88% of attendees stating that their behaviour, actions, or practice will change as a result and 98% stating that they would recommend the event to colleges.
Below are some comments we received as feedback: “ excellent presentations which has increased my confidence with managing women's health issues” “Excellent-targeted for primary care”
Co-Applicants on Funding Proposal The ‘C-Safe’ research proposal has secured funds to deliver an intervention (including comprehensive training) in four hospitals each in India and Tanzania (30,000 births). Elly Charity will be partners alongside members of the World Health Organization and UNICEF. The programme will start in September 2022.
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Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set
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Investment performance against objectives Other
Financial Review
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Essential to the on-going success of Elly is the necessity for sound financial planning and good governance. To that end, the trustees are delighted to report that a positive return was made for the first year, gratifying in such a difficult year of dealing with the pandemic. This not only enables us to continue to develop the long-term strategy of the organisation, but creates a buffer against future financial challenges. In 2021 income was £165,467 with a surplus of £134,857 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level sufficient to provide services for at least six months. The Trustees consider reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. The trustees will work look at ways to increase their free reserves in line with the growth of the charity |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £134,857 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
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| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
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Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation (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 | Appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the Charity Trustees. |
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where relevant about: |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Elly Charity |
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| Other name the charity uses | EAST LONDON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH CHARITY (Working name) ELLY (Working name) ELLY APPEAL (Former name) |
| Registered charity number | 1188897 |
| Charity’s principal address | Royal London Hospital Dept of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 8th floor, South Tower Whitechapel Road London E1 1FR |
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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(if any) |
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| Ramesan Navaratnarajah |
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| Shakila Thangaratinam |
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| Joseph Aquilina | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO MD WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Roport to the trusteesl members of Elly Charty On accounts for the period ended 29 August 2021 Charlty no {if any) 1188897 Sel out on pages 1-6 I report to th8 trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the period ended 29 August 2021. Responsiblllties and basls of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the prèparation of the accounts in accordance wilh 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 2011 Act and in ¢arying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions giv8n by the Charity Commission undef sertion 145(5){b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examinatlon. l Confirm that no material matters have •xarniner's statemeni 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: the accounting records were not kept in acCrdanCe with section 130 of the Chariknes Act. or the accounts did not a¢wrd with the accounting records" or the accounts did not comply the applicable requirements conceming the fom and content of a¢¢ountS Set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf wew wthich is Tr)t a matter considered as part of an independènt examination. Signed: Date: Name: Mr Philip Gambrill MAAT. FCCA Relevant professional qualoficationls) or body (If any): Association of Chartered certffd Accountants Address: PG Lemon LLP 134 Hb3h Str8et, Hythe Kent, CT215LB IER Oct 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concam (see CC32. Indépendent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brlef detslls of any items that the examinerwishes to dlsclos8. IER Oct 2018