Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 30.08.2022 To 29.08.2023
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 |
Below is a summary of our main activities and achievements. HEALTH LITERACY PROJECT Focus Group Event (November 2022) We held a focus group event in East London with 22 recent (or expecting mothers) who had limited English proficiency. The session was supported by three community researchers, three translators, one consultant, two medical students, and one charity representative. This event was pivotal in understanding the unique challenges faced by non-English speaking pregnant women in accessing healthcare and information. |
Visual Representation (October 2022) A visual representation of the Health Literacy Project journey was created to illustrate our goals and milestones. This artwork has been important in communicating the project's vision to stakeholders and participants.
Queen Mary University Showcase (December 2022) We presented our Health Literacy Project at the Queen Mary University of London showcase event. This event allowed us to highlight our research findings and the impact of our work to a broader academic and public audience. The showcase included a poster presentation and subsequently a celebratory video was created that captured the essence of the event and our work.
Orange Tree Trust End-of-Year Report (December 2022) An end-of-year report was prepared for the Orange Tree Trust, summarising all activities and findings from our initial seed funding for the Health Literacy Project. This report detailed our focus group activities in East London and set the stage for future project phases.
London Undergraduate Obstetrics and Gynaecology Conference (February 2023) Two medical students that collaborated with us on the Health Literacy project were invited to give an oral presentation sharing insights from the Health Literacy Project at the London Undergraduate Obstetrics and Gynaecology Conference.
Festival of Communities (June 2023) Elly Charity participated in the Festival of Communities in East London, hosted by QMUL. This event allowed us to engage with the local community, share and gather insights related to the health literacy project. We also secured in-kind gifts from ‘Lush’, which we shared at the event and helped support our outreach efforts.
EDUCATIONAL COURSES
MRCOG Part 3 Revision Course (October 2022 & April 2023) We conducted two virtual MRCOG Part 3 revision courses. These courses were vital in preparing health professionals for their exams and enhancing their skills.
Basic Surgical Skills Course (2023)
We run 2 RCOG franchised basic surgical skills courses every year (February and September 2024) which are mandatory for trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology to progress to ST4. The course has been running for over 23 years and has consistently had excellent feedback due to the high candidate facilitator ratio and has consistently received higher feedback scores comparted to the same RCOG course.
Laparoscopy Course (June 2023) A specialised laparoscopy course was delivered to further train healthcare professionals in advanced surgical procedures, ensuring they stay updated with the latest techniques and practices.
INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITY
South Africa Workshop (March 2023) Two trustees, Shakila and Joe, along with Charity Manager Ngawai, travelled to South Africa to discuss and co-creatre a global patient and public involvement framework in women’s health research. This workshop coincided with International Women’s Day and also helped connect global women’s health research teams.
Uganda Obstetric Fistula Camp (May 2023) Trustee Ram spent three weeks in Uganda, at an obstetric fistula camp. He not only performed surgeries but also provided training helping with capacity building for health professionals in Africa, enhancing their ability to operate and manage obstetric fistulas.
Himalayas Health Provision (2023)
Our Board member, Rashna, has been working tirelessly in the Himalayas to enhance healthcare and safety for women in remote areas of India. Her efforts have been pivotal in improving access to quality healthcare in these regions.
ADMINISTRATIVE IMPROVEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
This year, Elly Charity made strides in improving its management to better support its growing operations. We have several new part-time team members. In addition, our communications efforts have expanded, we now have social media accounts for Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube, which we post on regularly, helping to raise awareness and engage the public in our work.
This year, we also created an animation to highlight the charity's work, further broadening our outreach and visibility.
Statement Para 1.18 confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit
The Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| 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. |
Elly Charity has made steady progress this year. Here’s how our work has made a difference: HEALTH LITERACY PROJECT • Engagement:This project reached a marginalised group, primarily non-English speaking pregnant women in one of the most deprived areas of the UK, who rarely have opportunities to contribute to health care provision or research. Their input directly influenced a future research study aimed at providing solutions to the issues they raised. • Empowering Participants:Women participating in our focus groups shared their experiences and highlighted issues that were important to them within maternity care. They valued having a voice in shaping our follow-on research and enjoyed the experience. • Wider Community and Academic Benefits o Educational Impact:Medical students and healthcareprofessionals involved in the project gained insights into the community’s needs and priorities, improving their understanding and service delivery. o Visibility and Awareness:The community events and thevisual representation of our project have raised awareness and shared our progress. These activities have also allowed us to gather feedback on community priorities, engaging a broader audience including academics, healthcare professionals, and the wider public. • Team Development, Skills Building and Networking:We have enhanced women’s health community research capacity in East London. Local community researchers gained valuable skills, such as facilitating discussions and presenting publicly, which contributed to theirprofessional development. |
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Contribution to Healthier Society: In a broader context, this project contributes to a healthier society. When mothers are healthy and have a good understanding of their health, they can better care for their children and contribute more effectively to their communities.
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EDUCATIONAL COURSES • Direct Beneficiaries : Healthcare professionals gained expanded knowledge and skills (e.g. surgical competence etc.) leading to improved patient care.
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• Indirect Beneficiaries : Women and the wider patient population benefit from the enhanced care delivered by these upskilled health professionals.
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• Financial Sustainability : The paid courses provide funds for sustaining Elly Charity's work.
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• Knowledge Sharing: Our courses promote knowledge exchange, enabling attendees to disseminate learning within their communities (in UK and internationally).
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INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITY • Uganda Obstetric Fistula Camp: Significantly improving healthcare outcomes for women with obstetric fistulas in Uganda. This effort not only treated individual patients but also strengthened local healthcare providers and systems through training.
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• South Africa Workshop: Global workshop on patient and public involvement in women’s health research created a framework to actively listen to women, ensuring global research addresses their needs and concerns.
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• Himalayas Health Provision : Improved healthcare and safety for women in remote areas of India, providing much-needed medical attention.
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ADMINISTRATIVE IMPROVEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS • Enhanced Stability : Adding part-time team members has improved our ability to manage projects and communicate our work, and reducing risks for the charity ensuring that if anything happens to key personnel, others are able to continue.
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Increased Public Awareness : Our boosted social media presence and the creation of an informative animation have raised awareness about the charity and its work.
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| Achievements against objectives set |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
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| Investment performance against objectives |
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| Other |
Financial Review
| 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. Although the charity made a small negative return of £14,179 the trustees believe that this does not have any significant effect on meeting the charities objectives. In 2023 income was £91,911 (2022-£117,153) with a deficit of £14,179(2022- surplus of £27,579) |
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| 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. Amounts held in Restricted funds have been earmarked for a specific use as deemed necessarybythe trustees. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £149,095(2022 - £162,436) |
| 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 |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
charity continuing as a going concern
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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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| 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 | 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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| 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 charityworks |
Para 1.51 |
| Relationship with any related parties |
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Reference and Administrative details
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Ramesan Navaratnarajah | ||||||
| Shakila Thangaratinam | ||||||
| Joseph Aquilina | ||||||
| Charityname | Elly Charity | |||||
| Other name the charity uses | EAST LONDON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH CHARITY (Working name) ELLY (Working name) ELLY APPEAL(Former name) |
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| Registered charitynumber | 1188897 | |||||
| Charity’s principal address | Royal London Hospital Dept of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 8th floor, South Tower Whitechapel Road London E1 1FR |
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
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets 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)
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Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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Declarations The trustées dedare that thÈy have appmed the trustees, report above. Sl8ned on behalf of the charit Slgnaturels) Full namels) Posltlon leg 5ecretary• Chalr, etc} IN LL)fi Date 24 June 2024
Elly Charity {a charitable incorporated organisatson} Charity No.1188897 Report and Unaudtted Financial Statements for the riod ended 29th August 2023
Charity Ety Cha 1188897 CE021400 riod Conyan Annual accounts for the 30.082022 Section A Ststement of financial activities (includlng summary Income and expenditure account) PastriGknd Prfor year fund8 Tolal funds Income {Note ¥ F01 F02 FC F04 F05 102466 Syatemtha 17 117 153 Total Expendlture {Notes 4) Expondttr• REIrOjfiry tai Nat incomel{gxpendlture) bofore tsx forthe reportlng rIOd 14,179 27,579 Net incomellexpenditurn) knrtsx boforn Inveslment galrfloss#) Netgarflrssesl (nirpstr&ts Net Incomel{expendlture) Extraordlnary 7twMs Transfers between funds Other recognlsed galnsl(losses): Not movement In funds RoGonciliation of fund& 162436 149095 Totalfunds c10d fornard 162436
Charity No 1188897 Company No CE021400 Section B Balance sheet
| Fixed assets Intangible assets Tangible assets Heritage assets Investments Curent assets Stocks Debtor Investments (Note5) Totl fie a Cash at bank and in hand (Note 6 Totl curnt a Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (Note 7) Net curnt assetbiliie) Total assets le curnt liabilties Creditors: amounts falling due aer one year Provisions for liabilitie Total net assets or liabiliies Funds of the Charty Endowment funds Restricted income funds Unrstrced funds (Note 8} Revaluation resere Fair value rsere Totafnds |
Urstct fnds £ F01 - 2_337 - - 2,337 - 1 07 - 148,067 149,074 Rstctd inoe fnds £ F02 - - - - - - - - - - Ewment fns £ F03 - - - - - - - - - - Tll tis year £ F04 - 2_337 -' - 2,337 - 1 007 - 148,067 149,074 Totl last year £ F05 - 3 681 - - 3 681 - - - 164441 164,441 I 5,686 2,3161 2',3161 1_. �i---.----'. ; .1,58�z .55;l 146,758~~I~~ - ~~I~~ - ~~I~~ 146,7581 . __ .-_ . . � . . 1. 6~~,~~2~~i~~,~~,~~36~~.~~l 149,095I - I - I 149,095l I �------ ---- ---+ ---+ --- -I I -I L --- --- _ _ _ ____ . - - 149,0951 - 7,998 141,097 149,095 -I - - -I 149,0951 162,361 - - 7,998 7.160 - 141 097 155 276 - - 149,095 162 436 |
Urstct fnds £ F01 - 2_337 - - 2,337 - 1 07 - 148,067 149,074 Rstctd inoe fnds £ F02 - - - - - - - - - - Ewment fns £ F03 - - - - - - - - - - Tll tis year £ F04 - 2_337 -' - 2,337 - 1 007 - 148,067 149,074 Totl last year £ F05 - 3 681 - - 3 681 - - - 164441 164,441 I 5,686 2,3161 2',3161 1_. �i---.----'. ; .1,58�z .55;l 146,758~~I~~ - ~~I~~ - ~~I~~ 146,7581 . __ .-_ . . � . . 1. 6~~,~~2~~i~~,~~,~~36~~.~~l 149,095I - I - I 149,095l I �------ ---- ---+ ---+ --- -I I -I L --- --- _ _ _ ____ . - - 149,0951 - 7,998 141,097 149,095 -I - - -I 149,0951 162,361 - - 7,998 7.160 - 141 097 155 276 - - 149,095 162 436 |
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| , | PmtNam | Date of apprval dd/mmfyyy |
| Shakila Thangaratinam | 28/06/2024 |
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Note 8 Charlty funds Fund Ror Gth8 and lotwatd Ftsf nTras unr0strttj FUNJS ROStrKr Fuxls UR 155 otherfumls Totsl Fund$a•perbalaKe •wvt 162h 91311 - 1(6252 149,095 Note 9 Transacllons wlth trustees and related parties
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteosl members of Elly Charity On accounts for the period ended 29 August 2023 Charlty no (if any) 1188897 Set out on pages I report to the truslees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the pert¢xl ended 29 August 2023. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's truslees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wth the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'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 carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission und8r section 14515)Ibl of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below) which gives me cause lo believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kepl in accordan with section 130 of the Charitie5 Act., or the acGounls did not accord with the accounting records- or Ihe accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conrnIng Ihe form and content of accounts set out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view whi¢h is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. Slgned: Dats: Name: Mrs Maxine Gambrill FCCA Relevant professlonal qualifi¢ation{s) or body (if any).. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Address: PG Lemon LLP 22-26 Bank Street, Herne Bay Kent, CT6 SEA IER Oct 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs lo highlight material matters of ¢oncern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Glve here brfef details of any Items that the examlner wlshes to disclose. IER Oct 2018