Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 29/10/2020 Period start date To23/10/2021 Period end date
Charity name: Remember Rufus
Charity registration number: 1192076
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To provide Cuddle Cots to NHS Trusts in England and Wales. |
| 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 |
Local fundraising events and raising awareness through social media and the UK Press. This includes charity baby sensory sessions, beauty salon fundraiser and sponsored sports activities. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes, Remember Rufus Trustees have paid attention to guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making N/A Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment N/A Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers N/A Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Remember Rufus achieved our goal of delivering 20 Cuddle Cots by Rufus’ 2nd birthday! This has ensured families using 10 hospitals across England and Wales have options in how they wish to say their final goodbye to their precious baby. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Yes |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Other | ||
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of the period we have £4931 which is enough for more than 2 Cuddle Cots to go towards next year’s target of 10. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | As soon as we have enough money for a Cuddle Cot as well as a confirmed delivery date for our donation we purchase the units. We are also currently fundraising for a large scale bereavement suite project in line with our charitable aim of improving the facilities and care offered to bereaved parents following miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Variable |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | We do not need to hold reserves as we have no overheads/commitments other than to purchase Cuddle Cots. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Local fundraising events held by friends and family, The London Landmarks Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| Other | ||
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
||
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 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 | Trustees are primarily friends and supporters of Remember Rufus who have been impacted by miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
||
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
N/A |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Remember Rufus |
|---|---|
Other name the charity uses |
|
| Registered charity number | 1192076 |
Charity’s principal address |
47 Oulton Road, Rugby, CV21 1AE |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year Nam e of pers on (or bod y) entit led to app oint trust ee (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceri Amphlett | |||
| William Key | |||
| Oliver Worth | |||
| Alec Cropper | |||
– 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
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
n/a |
|---|---|
| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
n/a |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
n/a |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of adviser Name Address |
|||
| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | |||
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) Ceri Amphlett
Full name(s) Ceri Amphlett
Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc)
Date 24/03/2023
| Date | Bank ReferenTransaction Description | Bank ReferenTransaction Description |
|---|---|---|
| 26/10/21 | Giving.com | Charity Donation |
| 26/10/21 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 28/10/21 | HMRC | Gift Aid Donation |
| 01/11/21 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 09/11/21 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 10/11 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 23/11/21 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 23/11/21 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 30/11/21 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 30/11/21 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 06/12/21 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 07/12/21 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 13/12/21 | Amazon | Amazon Smile Donation |
| 14/12/21 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 14/12/21 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 21/12/21 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 18/01/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 19/01/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 25/01/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 26/01/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 01/02/22 | Roftek | 2 x CuddleCot Purchase |
| 01/02/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 07/02/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 08/02/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 14/02/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 16/02/22 | PayPal | Paypal Test transfer |
| 16/02/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 23/02/22 | Amazon | Amazon Smile Donation |
| 23/02/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 01/03/22 | Justgiving | Charity Donation |
| 02/03/22 | Paypal | Amazon Smile Donation |
| 07/03/22 | Justgiving | Charity Donation |
| 08/03/22 | Justgiving | Charity Donation |
| 15/03/22 | Justgiving | Charity Donation |
| 15/03/22 | Justgiving | Charity Donation |
| 18/03/22 | Donation | Charity Donation |
| 21/03/22 | Justgiving | Charity Donation |
| 22/03/22 | Justgiving | Charity Donation |
| 25/03/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 30/03/22 | Giving.Com | Charity Donation |
| 04/04/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 06/04/22 | Roftek | Charity Donation |
| 06/04/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 11/04/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
|---|---|---|
| 13/04/22 | Roftek | 1 x CuddleCot purchase |
| 13/04/22 | Giving.Com | Charity Donation |
| 19/04/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 25/04/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 26/04/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 04/05/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 09/05/22 | Amazon | Amazon Smile Donation |
| 09/05/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 11/05/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 16/05/22 | Groundworks | Tesco Groundworks Donation (in store blue token s |
| 23/05/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 31/05/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 31/05/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 06/06/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 07/06/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 13/06/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 14/06/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 15/06/22 | Roftek | 2 x CuddleCot purchase |
| 20/06/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 21/06/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 14/07/22 | LLHM | 6 x London Landmarks Half Marathon Charity Runn |
| 18/07/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 19/07/22 | Roftek | 3 x CuddleCot Purchase |
| 20/07/22 | Giving.Com | Charity Donation |
| 25/07/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 25/07/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 02/08/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 02/08/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 03/08/22 | Donation | Charity Donation |
| 09/08/22 | Roftek | 1 x CuddleCot Purchase |
| 16/08/22 | Amazon | Charity Donation |
| 22/08/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 23/08/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 24/08/22 | Roftek | 1 x CuddleCot Purchase |
| 30/08/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 30/08/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 06/09/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 15/09/22 | Blevins CharitaCharity Donation | |
| 26/09/22 | LLHM | 1 x London Landmarks Half Marathon Charity Place |
| 27/09/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 03/10/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 10/10/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
| 12/10/22 | JustGiving | Charity Donation |
12/10/22 JustGiving Charity Donation 19/10/22 Candex SolutioCharity Donation 19/10/22 JustGiving Charity Donation 20/10/22 Freddie's WishCharity Donation
| Amount (£) | Running Balance (£) |
|---|---|
| 170.85 | 5101.91 |
| 220.78 | 5322.69 |
| 650.81 | 5973.5 |
| 68.27 | 6041.77 |
| 97.9 | 6139.67 |
| 26.1 | 6165.77 |
| 58.26 | 6224.03 |
| 4.75 | 6228.78 |
| 414.7 | 6643.48 |
| 40.36 | 6683.84 |
| 141.55 | 6825.39 |
| 34.42 | 6859.81 |
| 31.52 | 6891.33 |
| 53.35 | 6944.68 |
| 26.09 | 6970.77 |
| 8.31 | 6979.08 |
| 175.18 | 7154.26 |
| 14.24 | 7168.5 |
| 71.36 | 7239.86 |
| 28.48 | 7268.34 |
| -3240 | 4028.34 |
| 29.23 | 4057.57 |
| 472.38 | 4529.95 |
| 7.12 | 4537.07 |
| 77.48 | 4614.55 |
| -0.01 | 4614.54 |
| 41.52 | 4656.08 |
| 43.01 | 4699.09 |
| 9.49 | 4708.58 |
| 197.94 | 4906.52 |
| 128.91 | 4777.61 |
| 203.61 | 4981.22 |
| 52.96 | 5034.18 |
| 515.48 | 5549.66 |
| 42.71 | 5592.47 |
| 200 | 5792.94 |
| 165.57 | 5957.94 |
| 124.62 | 6082.56 |
| 562.76 | 6645.32 |
| 26.1 | 6671.42 |
| 468.7 | 7140.12 |
| -1653 | 5487.12 |
| 129.39 | 5616.51 |
| 991.78 | 6608.29 |
|---|---|
| -1800 | 4808.29 |
| 86.63 | 4894.92 |
| 165.66 | 5080.78 |
| 294.1 | 5374.88 |
| 181.37 | 5556.25 |
| 19.42 | 5575.67 |
| 25.09 | 5600.76 |
| 1009.83 | 6610.59 |
| 4.75 | 6615.34 |
| 1000 | 7615.34 |
| 58.46 | 7673.8 |
| 311.31 | 7985.11 |
| 26.11 | 8011.22 |
| 415.66 | 8426.88 |
| 58.16 | 8485.04 |
| 477.04 | 8962.08 |
| 51.05 | 9013.13 |
| -3666 | 5347.13 |
| 1342.72 | 6689.85 |
| 15.43 | 6705.28 |
| -700 | 6005.28 |
| 126.33 | 6131.61 |
| -5499 | 632.61 |
| 11.87 | 644.48 |
| 254.26 | 898.74 |
| 14.24 | 912.98 |
| 4291.47 | 5204.45 |
| 26.12 | 5230.57 |
| 2261.6 | 7492.17 |
| -1833 | 5659.17 |
| 24.93 | 5684.1 |
| 130.42 | 5814.52 |
| 2.37 | 5816.89 |
| -1833 | 3983.89 |
| 63.16 | 4047.05 |
| 21.36 | 4068.41 |
| 13.06 | 4081.47 |
| 1500 | 5581.47 |
| -140 | 5441.47 |
| 4.75 | 5446.22 |
| 126.32 | 5572.54 |
| 208.91 | 5781.45 |
| 26.12 | 5807.57 |
| 2314.16 | 8121.73 |
|---|---|
| 1000 | 9121.73 |
| 46.29 | 9168.02 |
| 8750 | 17918.02 |
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 29/10/2020 Period start date To23/10/2021 Period end date
Charity name: Remember Rufus
Charity registration number: 1192076
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To provide Cuddle Cots to NHS Trusts in England and Wales. |
| 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 |
Local fundraising events and raising awareness through social media and the UK Press. This includes charity baby sensory sessions, beauty salon fundraiser and sponsored sports activities. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes, Remember Rufus Trustees have paid attention to guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making N/A Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment N/A Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers N/A Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Remember Rufus achieved our goal of delivering 20 Cuddle Cots by Rufus’ 2nd birthday! This has ensured families using 10 hospitals across England and Wales have options in how they wish to say their final goodbye to their precious baby. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Yes |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Other | ||
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of the period we have £4931 which is enough for more than 2 Cuddle Cots to go towards next year’s target of 10. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | As soon as we have enough money for a Cuddle Cot as well as a confirmed delivery date for our donation we purchase the units. We are also currently fundraising for a large scale bereavement suite project in line with our charitable aim of improving the facilities and care offered to bereaved parents following miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Variable |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | We do not need to hold reserves as we have no overheads/commitments other than to purchase Cuddle Cots. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Local fundraising events held by friends and family, The London Landmarks Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| Other | ||
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
||
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 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 | Trustees are primarily friends and supporters of Remember Rufus who have been impacted by miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
||
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
N/A |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Remember Rufus |
|---|---|
Other name the charity uses |
|
| Registered charity number | 1192076 |
Charity’s principal address |
47 Oulton Road, Rugby, CV21 1AE |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year Nam e of pers on (or bod y) entit led to app oint trust ee (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceri Amphlett | |||
| William Key | |||
| Oliver Worth | |||
| Alec Cropper | |||
– 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
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
n/a |
|---|---|
| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
n/a |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
n/a |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of adviser Name Address |
|||
| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | |||
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) Ceri Amphlett
Full name(s) Ceri Amphlett
Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc)
Date 24/03/2023