THE FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL PUBLISHING
ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022
CHARITY REGISTRATION No. 1189006
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The Foundation for Medical Publishing
The object of the Foundation is, for the public benefit, the advancement of medical education by the publication of relevant literature. The Foundation for Medical Publishing produces The British Student Doctor Journal (BSDJ)
Trustees (1 Jan 2023)
Julie Browne; Dr Shivali Fulchand; Dr James Kilgour; Dr James Read; Professor Stephen Riley.
Senior Editorial Board
The BSDJ Editorial Board is comprised mostly of medical students and junior doctors, giving our Board a unique understanding of the current barriers to publishing that junior clinicans face. The Editorial Board is supported by the Faculty Advisory Board.
Faculty Advisory Board
Mrs Julie Brown, Cardiff University, UK
Dr Steve Riley, Cardiff University, UK
Dr John Ingram, Cardiff University, UK
Professor Val Wass OBE, Keele University, UK
Dr Nick Cooper, Plymouth University, UK
Associate Professor Craig Hassed, Monash University, Australia
Editor-in-Chief
Dr Shivani Kanabar, Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, UK
Executive Committee
Dr James Kilgour, Stanford University, USA
Dr Shivali Fulchand, ClearView Healthcare Partners, UK
Dr Eleni Panagoulas, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany
The British Student Doctor Journal
The British Student Doctor Journal (BSDJ), a high quality, open access, peer-reviewed, general medical journal, which publishes articles written primarily by medical students. In addition to publishing original research and systematic reviews, it also provides a platform to medical students to express original thought and reflections on clinical practice, student life and medical education.
All content is fully open access, available without subscription and with no authorship charges. All articles published in BSDJ go through a rigorous peer-review process, led by its student editorial team. The governance of the journal is overseen by the faculty advisory board, and the journal is published by Cardiff University Press (CUP) and funded by Cardiff University School of Medicine. The journal is a publication of The Foundation for Medical Publishing, a charitable incorporated organisation registered in England and Wales (1189006), itself a subsidiary of the Academy of Medical Educators.
The British Student Doctor Journal is proud to be the official journal of the Academy of Medical Educators.
The BSDJ is an accredited member of COPE (The Committee on Publication Ethics), reflecting the journal’s rigorous commitment to editorial best practice.
Volume 6 No.1 was published in December 2022
THE FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL PUBLISHING
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
30 SEPTEMBER 2022
| Notes RECEIPTS : Voluntary Receipts 2a Investment Income 2b TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS : Costs of Charitable Activities 3a Governance Costs 3b TOTAL PAYMENTS NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES Balances Brought Forward BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2022 2021 £ £ £ £ 0 0 0 2,236 0 0 0 0 |
|---|---|
| 0 0 0 2,236 |
|
| 0 0 0 944 0 0 0 0 |
|
| 0 0 0 944 |
|
| 0 0 0 1,292 1,292 0 1,292 0 |
|
| 1,292 0 1,292 1,292 |
The notes on pages 4 form part of these accounts.
All operations are continuing operations.
THE FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL PUBLISHING
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
30 SEPTEMBER 2022
| Notes ASSETS Cash Funds: General Account Debtor - Academy of Medical Assets retained for the Charity's own Equipment LIABILITIES Accountancy Fees |
Unrestricted Restricted 31-Mar-22 31-Mar-21 Fund Fund Total Total £ £ £ £ 0 0 0 1,292 1,292 1,292 |
|---|---|
| 1,292 0 1,292 1,292 |
|
| use: | |
| 0 0 0 0 |
|
| 240 0 240 0 |
|
| 240 0 240 0 |
TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Charity Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which comply with the regulations set out in the Charities Act 2011. The Trustees have elected to take advantage of the provisions that apply to small charities and have prepared a Receipts and Payments Account and Statement of Assets and Liabilities which are set out on pages 3 and 4.
14 June 2023 Approved by the Trustees on ....................................................... and
Signed on their behalf by ......................................................................., Trustee.
Julie Browne Print name: ...................................................
THE FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL PUBLISHING
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 30 SEPTEMBER 2022
1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
The accounts have been prepared under the “Receipts and Payments” basis as prescribed by the Charity Commissioners, and they meet the appropriate legal requirements.
2. RECEIPTS
| a) Voluntary Receipts Donations b) Investment Income Bank Interest 3. PAYMENTS Notes a) Costs of Charitable Activities Expenses b) Governance Costs Independent Examination |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds 2022 £ £ £ 0 0 |
|---|---|
| 0 0 0 |
|
| 0 0 |
|
| 0 0 0 |
|
| Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds 2022 £ £ £ 0 0 |
|
| 0 0 0 |
|
| 0 0 |
|
| 0 0 0 |
4. RESTRICTED FUNDS
There were no restricted funds in this financial year
5. PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES
No payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period, other than reimbursement for small items paid for on behalf of the Charity. No other material transaction took place between the organisation and a trustee or any person connected with them.
8. PUBLIC BENEFIT
The charity acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or ‘aims’ that are for the public benefit. Details of how the charity has achieved this are provided in the Trustees report. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.