Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] June 2023 Period start date To Period end date 31[st] May 2024
Charity name: The Mobile Stroke Unit Charity
Charity registration number: 1189802
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The Charity was established to develop and support the Mobile Stroke Unit Ambulance in East Anglia. |
| 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 |
During the year the MSU has continued work in co-operation with The East of England Ambulance Service and the University of Saarland in Germany to support the operation of the Stroke Ambulance in and around Ipswich and South East Suffolk. During the year there were more than 250 call outs about one third of which were strokes where treatment could be started on the Ambulance prior to hospitalisation. As a result of the service a number of initiatives have been identified to make the start of treatment on the move more effective. One of these has received development funding from Innovate UK and a significant amount of our time in the year was taken up with the project. This has involved advising on design, the writing of the instructional manuals, and in due course will also be helping in the trialling of effectiveness and disseminating information to patients, families and users. In line with our objectives we have also provided information to patients and families about stroke, its treatments and follow up services. Although not a normal part of our activity we have also offered informal after treatment advice to users of the service. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission in regard to public benefit and clearly our work in both helping save lives and reducing the harm caused by stroke demonstrates this. |
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Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | We do not make grants. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | We do not have a specific policy on social investment. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The organisation is primarily voluntary effort. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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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 | The Charity has helped establish the MSU as a viable service in East Anglia, helped save lives and diminished the harm caused by strokes. We hope that the studies currently being undertaken will lead to more similar services being developed in the future. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of the financial period, the charity's financial position reflects a balanced approach towards managing income and expenditure. The organisation has successfully raised funds through various channels, including donations and grants (from Innovate UK). The total income for the period amounted to £106,913, while total expenditures were £44,211, resulting in a net surplus of £62,702. The charity has effectively allocated resources to its core programs (its project work) and maintained operational efficiency. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity's policy for holding reserves is designed to ensure financial stability and sustainability. Reserves are maintained to provide a buffer against unforeseen financial challenges and to ensure that the charity can continue its operations and meet its obligations even during periods of fluctuating income. The reserves also allow the charity to invest in future growth opportunities and to respond promptly to urgent needs or emergencies. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | As of the end of the financial period, the charity holds reserves amounting to £75,569. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Limited Funds |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are currently no significant uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern. The charity has a diverse funding base, strong donor relationships, and a robust financial management framework. However, potential risks include fluctuations in donor contributions and economic conditions. The board regularly reviews these risks and has contingency plans in place to mitigate any potential impact on the charity’s operations. |
| economic conditions. The board regularly reviews these risks and has contingency plans in place to mitigate any potential impact on the charity’s operations. |
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| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Grant income from Innovate UK relating to project work. Donations from supporters. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | No Policy |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | There are no material risks facing the charity as it currently has no ongoing costs other than bank charges. Potential risks include fluctuations in donor contributions and economic conditions. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | The Governing Document is from the model Community Interest Organisation document advised by the CC. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Trustees thus far have been the founder members. |
| 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 | Not needed as yet |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Not needed as yet |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Small team working cooperatively |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | None |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | The Mobile Stroke Unit Charity |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1189802 |
| Charity’s principal address | LINDFIELD SHOP ROAD LITTLE BROMLEY LINDFIELD SHOP ROAD CO11 2PX |
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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| Fred Heddell | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name None
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| None | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the None charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for None 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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Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
| No CEO - managed by Trustees |
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
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) FRED HEDDELL Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 15th JUNE 2024
| The Mobile Stroke Unit Charity | The Mobile Stroke Unit Charity | 1189802 | |||
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| Receipts andpayments accounts | CC16a | ||||
| For the period from |
01/06/2023 Period start date |
To | Period end 31/05/2024 |
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 105,913 1,000 - - - - - - 106,913 - - - 106,913 68 44,143 - - - - - - - 44,211 - - - 44,211 62,702 - - 62,702 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 105,913 1,000 - - - - - - 106,913 - - - 106,913 68 44,143 - - - - - - - 44,211 - - - 44,211 62,702 - - 62,702 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Grants | 105,913 | 27,871 | |||
| Donations | 1,000 | 72,000 | |||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
106,913 | 99,871 | |||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 99,871 | |||||
| Bank Charges | 68 | 66 | |||
| Project Fees | 44,143 | 89,606 | |||
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| **Sub total ** | 44,211 | 89,672 | |||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| 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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| 89,672 | |||||
| 62,702 | - | - | 62,702 |
10,200 | |
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| 62,702 | - | - | 62,702 | 10,200 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
04/03/2025
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B1 Cash funds |
Signature Details Details Details Details Bank Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 75,569 - - - - - 75,569 - 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 Fred Heddell |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Date of approval |
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
04/03/2025
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees On accounts for the year ended Responsibilities and basis of report |
Charity Name The Mobile Stroke Unit Charity |
Charity Name The Mobile Stroke Unit Charity |
Charity Name The Mobile Stroke Unit Charity |
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| 31stMay 2024 | Charity no (if any) |
1189802 | |
| I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended31st May 2024. As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation 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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent The charity’s gross income amounted to £106,913 and I am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being qualified by experience in accountancy matters with relevant industry experience in both the private and public sectors since 2005.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have 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:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the 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 which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Date: 18[th] June 2024
Signed: Name: James Power Relevant professional Finance Professional with 30 years accountancy experience. Civil Servant qualification(s) or body employed by the Government Property Agency (GPA) since April 2021 in a (if any): finance role.
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material 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 .
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