Lilian Prime MS Centre
Registered Charity Number: 1191251
Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Reference and Administrative Details
Charity name:
Lilian Prime MS Centre
Registered charity number:
1191251
Principal address:
7 Enterprise Way, Jubilee Business Park, Derby, DE21 4BB
Trustees:
Phil Milton
Adrian Litherland
Donald Prime
Alan Jeffels
Susan Savage Samatha Prime
Yasmin Mese
Independent Examiner:
SRB Accountancy Limited
The Lower Stables, Main Road, Sudbury, DE6 5HT
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing document
The charity is governed by its Constitution.
Trustee appointment and induction
Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Constitution. New trustees receive an induction which includes an overview of the charity’s objectives, governance arrangements, safeguarding responsibilities and financial controls.
Risk management
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, including financial sustainability, safeguarding, and operational continuity. Appropriate systems and procedures are in place to manage and mitigate these risks.
Objectives and Activities
Charitable purposes
The charity’s objects are to relieve sickness and preserve health for the benefit of people affected by multiple sclerosis, primarily through the provision of support, therapy and wellbeing services.
Public benefit
The trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. The charity provides accessible services and support to individuals living with multiple sclerosis, their families and carers, contributing to improved wellbeing and quality of life.
Activities undertaken
During the year, the charity continued to deliver support services and activities including: - Provision of therapy and wellbeing sessions - Support and information for people affected by multiple sclerosis - Community engagement and outreach activities
Achievements and Performance
During the year ended 31 December 2024, Lilian Prime MS Centre continued to provide vital support services to individuals affected by multiple sclerosis. Demand for services remained steady, and the charity maintained a consistent level of service delivery throughout the year. The trustees are satisfied that the charity has continued to meet its objectives and provide meaningful benefit to its beneficiaries.
Financial Review
Results for the year
The results for the year are set out in the Statement of Financial Activities. Total incoming resources for the year were £131,712 (2023: £57,020), all of which related to unrestricted funds.
Reserves policy
The trustees have reviewed the reserves position and aim to maintain unrestricted reserves sufficient to cover approximately three to six months of operating expenditure, providing financial stability and flexibility.
Principal funding sources
The charity’s principal sources of income include donations, grants and income from charitable activities.
Plans for Future Periods
The trustees intend to continue the charity’s existing services and to explore opportunities to expand support where funding allows. Focus will remain on service quality, sustainability and meeting the evolving needs of beneficiaries.
Trustees’ Responsibilities Statement
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (FRS 102) and the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity.
Approval
This report was approved by the trustees on 17[th] December 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Name: Phil Milton Position: Chair
Independent Examiner’s Report
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Lilian Prime MS Centre (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. 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 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 give me cause to believe that, in any material respect: - the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or - the accounts do not accord with the accounting records; or - the accounts do 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.
Michael Wells FCA
SRB Accountancy Limited
The Lower Stables, Main Road, Sudbury, DE6 5HT
17[th] December 2025
Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
| For the year ended 31 December 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 (£) 2023 | ||
| Income and expenditure | (£) | |
| Income from grants |
23,140 14,650 | |
| Income from donations | 80,742 25,025 | |
| Income from fundraising events | 7,138 2,316 | |
| Income from therapies/classes/refreshments |
20,685 15,029 | |
| Interest Income | 7 0 | |
| Total income |
131,712 57,020 | |
| Bank charges |
159 81 | |
| Therapists | 30,409 16,025 | |
| Exercise tutors | 6,638 5,395 | |
| Centre running costs | 19,408 7,473 | |
| Fundraising events | 10,593 1,903 | |
| Salaries & staff costs | 36,592 11,970 | |
| Total expenditure |
103,799 42,847 | |
| Net income / (expenditure) |
27,913 14,173 | |
| Fund balances brought forward |
19,428 5,256 | |
| Fund balances carried forward |
47,341 19,428 |
Balance Sheet
| As at 31 December 2024 Represented by: Unrestricted funds: £ Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Total current assets Current liabilities Creditors (amounts falling due within one year) Net current assets Total net assets |
2024 (£) 46,456 885 47,341 47,341 47,341 |
2023 19,428 0 19,428 19,428 19,428 |
|---|---|---|
Approved by the trustees on 17[th] December 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Name: Phil Milton Position: Chair
Notes to the Financial Statements
1. Accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared on the accruals basis under the historical cost convention in accordance with FRS 102 and the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
2. Income
All income is derived from unrestricted funds.
3. Expenditure
Expenditure relates wholly to charitable activities and governance costs.
4. Trustees’ remuneration
No trustees received remuneration or other benefits during the year. Trustees were not reimbursed for expenses (if applicable).
5. Staff costs
The charity employed an average of two employees during the year.
6. Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions during the year.