CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Trustse8' Annual Report for the period From 22 Aprll 2021 to 30 September 2022 Charlty name: Baby1033 Support Leicester, Lglc8stershlre & Rutland Charlty regl8tratlon number: 1194212 Objectives and Activitie8 SORP reference Par4 1.17 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in rts goveming document For the publlc benefit to relieve the needs of bereaved parents and fami1188 who hav• suffOr tha lols of • baby during prognancy or after blrth In partlcular, but not restrlcted to Lelcester. Lèicestershlre and Rutland in Such way8 and by such means as are charltabl8 within the lavrn of England & Waleg and in partl¢ular, but not oxcIu8ively, by: Working ¢108oly with hoalthcare prof•$slonals to offer pogr to peer stspport vla the phong, emall •nd face to fac• meding by anyone affectsd by th• doath of • baby., Funding it8m8 and resourc0$ to ald parents In the mamory making proc•$8 and to onable tho matèrnlty and neonatsl unlts to provide comforts to parents golng through Ios8; Removing the barrler8 to accessing ber•av8mont 8UPPOrt for all families by worklng coSlaboratlvèly wtth other local organisatlons. bereaved parents. hoallhcara profo8sional8 and 6ducation provlder8' Signpostlng the boneflciaries to relevant inforniation to holp anyone affoGtsd by th• death of a baby- Providing pger to peer support for paronts in 8ubsequent prognancies through our Pregnancy Aft•r Loss support Summary oflhe main activities in relation to those ur oses for the ublic P¥81.17and Activities Virtual su ort rou Ihese have tsken laGe on a monthl basis lus ad hoc
benefft, in particular, the aclivities, projects or seTVtces wjenttfied in the accounts. contact depending on need. We provided ongoin9 telephone support following referrals received from midwives, GPS. other charrlies and organisations. and parents themsefves. During this Ferirxl. there were 3 to 4 telephone contscts per na After Lo55 Su PALS continu1 virtual meetings via Zooffl. The fwuertcy ofthese was detennined by the need at the time. Some parents received addrtional telephone suprt. Ba loss Su BLS United- we facilrtated the continuation of an established football team of bereaved fathers and family members. This provided sUprt on a vfftkly basis during the season giving participants and their families an OPFW)rtunty to gather, forge friendships and connections, in an infom1 and relaxed setting. Wave of ht Servtce 15.10.21 Iduring Baty Loss Awareness Week)- Covid restrictions in LeIStershire had been in place for tha k)ngesl duration. the impact ol whh had been felt by most families, particutarty those who had lost a baby or a ¢hild during that time. We felt it was important to arrange an event to enable families to meet and connect in person. Thi8 was held at the In9$ Centre, Wigston with approximatety 80 attendees. Nurture S andP Grou - this group was formgJ to provide a safe space for parents to come with their children, where they could meet other parents bereaved of a baby or child. The group met on a fortnightty basis from April 2022. A play therap1 was on hand to play with the children whilst parents could talk and get support from the FW SUPPOt1ers. This was a joint offeting wrlh Hcrflges Foundatn. Educalion De Montfort Univers Midwrfe Conference 07.09.21- present*ion to approximatety 100 student mWreS on the subjecl of supporting pants through the loss of a baby, providing sensitive and compassionate care. and the importance of svJnposting to suitable therapeutic servicEs and support o[ganns.
Geo e Eliot Hos ital NHS Trust and South Watwickshire Foundation Trust 27.10.21- presentation to staff within 2 NHS trusts comprising staff from several SPQGiatties and professional backgrounds. This session was delivered in support of Speak Up month. raising awareness ofthe difference good quality can make lo the long-term mental wellbeing of parents experiencing the1038 of a baby. De Montfort Universi ereavemenl Stud Da 28.02.22 - ¢0-presenting and facilitating a study day for 35 final year Midwilery students. Subjects Govered during this day included Ihe grief joumey, memory making, breaking bad news, ongoin9 SUPPQrt, $61f-care for professionals. Publlcky news fe ure 01.08.21- a couple. Mark and Neeley Woolley, Ihal we had supported following the loss of Ihelr daughter, OIIvi8, shared their story to raise awareness of the range of support Ihey had reGeived from Ihe hartty. particularly, durlng the time of Covid restrictions which limlled contact Indoors. Through Ihe football leam and vlrtual meetings, parents like Mark and Neeley were still able lo connect and sharo experlence8. BBC Radio Leice6ter Apnl 2022 - Chafity Chair, Roopal Shah, inlerviewe(I lo dls¢us8 the work of the chanty, the support we offer and its impact. Fundlng of equlpment We werè delighted to be able to fund the purchase of 2 foldaway bed8 for use in the ho8pIt81 bereavement suites. Br•aking down barrfern to acce$8lng support The charity was named Babyloss Support with the aim of reaching the widest range of parenls who have experienced baby loss. The ethnic and gender diversity amongst Ihe charity's peer supporters and twstees enables us to rèach some families that may not otherwise access support. Collaboration and stgnposting We have established close links with several orL anisations which include Bodia
Htsjges F¢)undath?n, The Laura Centre, Jakjn Pregnancy and Counselling Servi, Matemity Vow Partnership, De Montfort Universty. Untversty Hospitals of Le1ter, Le1ter Mammas. These connections have aliowed us to provide training. deliver workshops, organise joint events and support groups as well as signtosl to the FrM)st appropriate supp)rt. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on publ benefft Pwa 1.18 The charity's activibes for this perlod are detsiled above. The Trustees have complied with their duties to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit publlshed by the Chayilies Commission. Addilional inforniatlon foptionall You ma chwse to include fijrther statements where relevant about. NIA Policy on grant making Parn 1.38 WA Policy on social inVeMent including program relat& investment Parn1. , Volunteers The tharity is grateful for the unstinting efforts of its many volunteers who are involved in Se1 provision and fundtsising. These include.. Providing compassionate peer support to grieving families via tephone. virtual and f8¢e to face meetings: Organising and helping during events such as the Wave of Light and remembrance services., Administrative dulles and man&3ement of BLS unrtl. Contribution made by voluntee[5 1.38 Other
Achievements and Performance Summary of the main achievements of the charty, dentifying the drfference the chaFiiYs woth has made to the circumstances of rts beneficiaries and any wlder benefits to society as whole. Para 1.20 Approximatety 60 individual bereaved parents and famity members have accesseJJ supp)rt from the charty in the penc*J to 30 09.2022 at least On through one ofthe following means-. i TeleptK)ne (induding text messaging), email. support groups, private messages on the chanty's social m&dia. A further 50 indNiduals attended the Wave of knght remembrance Service held in October 2021. Impa¢t The chaiity pfovhles the oprthunty to talk. connect and refiect on a devastating loss that stays with parerrts and families Indefinilety. Parents retuming to the support groups or for ontone ongoing ommunication indtcates they are benefitting from these support mechanisms. The training delivered to student mi(hvNe8 enabtes them to deliver sensitive and compassK)nate care to families that have suffered the loss of a baby wrthin a hospital and rx)mmunty setting. The Pregnancy After Loss Support group is , run with the bereavement midwifery team , to Fffovi¢Je emotional and praclral support . to parents during subsequent pregnancies. | Many of our parents have satd t feel .' comforted and less isolated meeling others going through the same ernolions and ', practical challenges. Many parents h8ve . buitt Close friendships with others and meet up socially with their new boin babies at other events.
Financial Review Revlew of the charitys financial posttion al the end of the period Parn 127 The charity has re$VeS of £8,185 at 30.09.2022,' Income of £10,582 from donations and a fundraising event organised by a beneficiary and expenditure of £2,397. Statement explaning the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 122 This repcrting Fencrtj reixesents the first year of the chanws operations. The reserve fund of £8,185 is a result of donations and fundraising which will be ultlised for the day-t(daY operats"ons, fijnding of mernory making equipment, events. training and support provision. We envisage a minimum of £2,000 in reserves to ensure conts"nualion of the charity's erations for at least 12 months. £7,825 Amount of reserves hetd Reasons f(K holding zero reseNes Details of fund materialty in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties alt the charty continuing as a going concem Para 122 Pa 122 Para fl4 NIA 123 No uncertainties about the charity ontinuing as a golng ¢Ccern. Structure, Governance and Management Description of ¢harty's trusl5.' Type of governing dccument Para 1.25 CIO Foundation ConstitLrtion How is the charity constituted? Pa 125 cio )led Trustee selection methots including details of any constitUtnal provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Parn 125 Apart from the fir* chatity trustees. every i trustee must be appointed for a temi of i three (3) years by a resolution passed at a I properly convened meeting of the charity I tnjstees. In selecting individuals for i appointrnent as chatty trustees, the charlty trusiees have regard to the skills. knowledge and experien needed for the effective MIniSttion of the CIO. Reference and Administrative details Cha name Other name the cha uses istered char number Charity's principal address loss Su loss Su 1194212 1 Elm Tree Gardens Leicester rt Letcester, Lewtershire & Rutland LLR LE2 3NG
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Tts• Offi¢• {Sf any) D•tss act (In fvrT*ho Name of pernon (or ljodyl entitled tnt tru8ts0 rfan Roopal Shah Deepa Masani Moira McLean Mark Finney Jordan Waikerdine Chair Vwchair 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 COrate tfUgtees- names of the dlrgctorn at the date tho ro Dlr•ctor Tram• rt was a0..Ved Ngmè ol trustO•8 holding tltlè to property bongIng to the chaiity Tnrnts• nam•
Funds held as Custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the harity on whose behalf the assels are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's obj'ects Details of arrangements for safe custody and se9regation of such asset8 from the chanty's own assets Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non4isclosure of kei personnel details NIA Other o tional infomiation D8claration8 Th• tru•tee• d•¢l•ro that they hwle approved Ihft trustsas. roport above. Slgnad on behalf of th• ¢harlty'8 trustèèA Slgnaturo(s) Full name(s) Po8ltton leg Secretary• Chalr. etcl Roopal Shah Mark Finngy Chair Trustee Dats 28.07.2023
Babyloss Support Leicester. Leicestershire & Rutland Charity number 1194212 Statement of Financial Artivities (Including Income & Expenditure Account) for the year ended 30 September 2022 Unrestricted Funds 2022 Income Income from: Donations 10.582 Total 10,582 Expenditure Expenditure on: Donations Supervision Other 11.6701 14801 12471 Total (2,397) Net incomel(expenditure) before tsxfor the forthe year 8.185 Tax payable Net incomel(expendlttsre} after taxlNet movement In funds 8,185 Total funds brought foNard Total fvnds carried forward 8.185 CONFIDENTIAL
Babyloss Support Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Charity number 1194212 Balance Sheet as at 30 September 2022 Unrestritted Funds 2022 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 360 7,825 Total current assets 8.185 CdItor. amounts falling due wtthin one year Net c¥Jrrent assetsllliabiltties) 8.185 Total assets less current Ilabllities 8,18S Funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds 8,185 Totsl funds 8,185 The company was entitled to exemption from audit under s471 of the Companies Act 2CK)6 relating to small companies. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Att with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP. Stgned by one or two trusteesldirectors on behalf of all the trustees/direttors Print name £tstsf4L J IHr1H Date of a roval -dt- 26lco123 CONFIDENnAL