Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name SIBLING SUPPORT members of On accounts for the year 30 APRIL 2024 Charity no 1189271 ended (if any) Set out on pages 3 - 11
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 30 April 2024.
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
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 which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
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.
Signed: Date: 10/07/2024 Name: Paul Nicholas Heighes FCA Relevant professional ICAEW qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address: The White House 2 Meadrow, Godalming Surrey GU7 3HN
October 2018
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
October 2018
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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/05/2023 Period start date To 30/04/2024 Period end date
Charity name: Sibling Support
Charity registration number: 1189271
Objectives and Activities
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| SORP reference |
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Preserve and protect physical and mental health and relieve suffering amongst young persons affected by the death of a sibling by providing appropriate and/or specialist information, advice and support through the provision of resources and access to a community of persons similarly affected |
| 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 |
In this fourth year of operation Sibling Support has continued to successfully raise funds and awareness of the charity. In the year leading to 30April 2024 Sibling Support raised funds from Donations (£31,727) and Grants totaling (£21,317). The funds were used to: - Launched our new website filled with more content and stories to support bereaved siblings. - Produced and posted 2,607 resources since launch of website, with hundreds posted before that date. - Ensure orders placed are received by bereavement workers and families within 48 working hours. - Launch a mindfulness walk, with around 6,000 participants, to support people with their mental health and grief. - Employ two part time staff members to ensure smooth operation of the charity and help it grow to ensure no bereaved sibling is forgotten. |
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| - | Continue efforts to ensure bereaved |
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| siblings are seen, heard and | |
| supported. |
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Statement confirming whether the Para 1.18 Trustees have reviewed the guidance issued
trustees have had regard to the by the Charity Commission on public benefit
guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | We couldn’t do our work without the invaluable support of volunteers. From those that offer their time and advice, to others who carry out admin tasks, such as posting our mindfulness boxes. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
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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 | In its fourth year of operation as a registered charity Sibling Support has continued to grow in size and recognition within our sector. We launched our new website in November 2023, a hub of support, guidance and advice to help young people in the UK cope following the death of their brother and sister. We continued to send out free sibling specific and accessible resources to young people, their families, and bereavement professionals. Since our website launched we have sent out 2607 resources. Feedback from those we’ve supported can be seen in our 23-24 report. We spoke to over 500 professionals including doctors, bereavement partitioners and teachers to educate, train, and advise their work with bereavement siblings. We appeared on BBC Breakfast to share our experiences of sibling bereavement and championing more work to help young people experiencing grief. |
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Financial Review
| inancial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Charity had £53,479 in cash funds available at year end |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Sibling Support will hold £15,000 in reserves, which is around six months of operating costs, or 15% of the previous year's income, whichever is higher. We recognise that unrestricted funds allow our charity to adapt to its needs and deal with any shortfall of funding. Most of our income is already unrestricted, through donations and fundraising. This reserves policy will be revisited annually or as soon as the funding situation changes. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £15,000. |
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| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | NA |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | NA |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | Foundation model | |
| 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 |
| 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 | Trustee application is an open process. Applications from suitable candidates are welcome and anyone wishing to apply to be a trustee that fits the given criteria will be considered. New Trustees can be selected at a trustee meeting, in which 50% or greater of trustees will agree to a new appointment. When considering the selection criteria for an appointment as a charity trustee, the current board will take into account the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Sibling Support |
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1189271 |
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| Charity’s principal address | The White House, 2 Meadrow, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3HN |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 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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| 1 | Nicolas Robinson | Chair | ||
| 2 | Callum Fairhurst | |||
| 3 | Sascha Williams | |||
| 4 | Tom North | |||
| 5 | Simone Pinto | Treasurer | ||
| 6 | Janet Rand | |||
| 7 | Jonathan James | |||
| 8 | Molly Schiller | |||
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
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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
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s)[Nicholas John Robinson ] Position Chair of Trustees (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 8 July 2024
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| Sibling Support | Sibling Support | Sibling Support | 1189271 |
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| Receipts andpayments accounts | |||
| For the period from |
5/1/2023 | To | 4/30/2024 |
CC16a
| Section A Receipts and | payments | |||||
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| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 31,727 - 21,317 983 - - - - 54,026 - - - 54,026 11,858 2,202 14,489 897 - - - - - 29,447 - - - 29,447 24,579 - 28,900 53,479 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 31,727 - 21,317 983 - - - - 54,026 - - - 54,026 11,858 2,202 14,489 897 - - - - - 29,447 - - - 29,447 24,579 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Donations | 31,727 | 15,942 | ||||
| Fundraising | - | - | ||||
| Grants / Foundations | 21,317 | 8,210 | ||||
| Gift Aid | 983 | - | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 54,026 | 24,152 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 24,152 | ||||||
| Charitable Resources | 11,858 | 6,872 | ||||
| Charitable Expenses | 2,202 | 1,939 | ||||
| Staff Costs | 14,489 | - | ||||
| Overheads | 897 | 587 | ||||
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| **Sub total ** | 29,447 | 9,398 | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| **Sub total ** | - | - | ||||
| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 9,398 | ||||||
| 24,579 | - | - | 24,579 |
14,754 | ||
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| 28,900 | - | - | 28,900 | 14,146 | ||
| 53,479 | - | - | 53,479 | 28,900 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Bank Account Details Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 53,479 - - - - - 53,479 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Nicholas Robinson |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Date of approval |
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| Nicholas Robinson | 10 July 2024 | ||
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
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