CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2023 Charlty name: Babyioss Support Lelcester. Leicestsrshlre & Rutland Charity registratlon number: 1194212 Objectives and Activities Summary of the purpe$ of Ihe chanty as set out in ts goveming tknument Poro 1.17 For the publi¢ bpnefit to relieve the needs of bereaved parents and families vtho have suffered the loss of a baby durfng pregnanGy or after birth In particular, but not restrlcted to Leicestèr. Leie8St8rshire 2nd Rutland in Such ways and by such means as are charitable ithin the laws of England & Wales and in parbcular. but not exclusively. by: Working ¢losdy 1th h9althcaro professionals to offer peer to Peer support via the pln•. èmail and face to facè meeling by aTry0 affected by the death of baby; Funding Itans and resources to ald parents in the memory making process and to enablo the matornity and neonatal units to provide comforts to parents going through loss. Removing the batsiers to accessing bereavement support for all families by working collaboraltvely with other local organlsallons, bereaved parents. healthcare professionals and eduGation providers; Signposting th• boneficiarias to relevant Énfonnation to help anyone affected by the death of a Providing peer to peor support for parents in subsequent pregnancias through our Pregnancy After Loss support group.
Summary of the main 8ctsvities in reEaknn to those purposes for the publ benerrt, in particuL8r. the activities, projects or services KIerrtird in the Para 1.17 aTrJ Direct su - monthTry f to face support meetings and additional ad ho (cl depending on need. Support also offer&l over the phone, face to face or by email depending on nee following referrals from midwives. GPS, other organK8attons Fgrerts themsel. Pr nan After Loss su meetings working jointly ¥Yith healthcare professionals., Fam supwt via BLS Unrted- we f¥ilitaled the continuatoon of an established football team made up of bereaved fathors and famity member5 . This provide(1 ccmtinued regukr SUPFKXt to part1ciFts and their famili88 and s opportunty to gather, forge 8trong friendships and connecibns in an infcthial and relaxed held on the 1 Qctober during Baby Loss Awareness Week was attended ty approximately 1(. It was iointty organised and promoted with Universty Hospitals of Leice3ter NHS Trust. Annual Remem rvic*- approximatety 30 families anend8d the annual serite held on 10th t)ecemtrtr 2022 at Sl Mary de Castro Church. It Is held ahead of Chrtstmas, a diffKult time for mary grieving famil to give them a safe space to rellect. Fami Social event We held a famity social event at 8kty Distiict Soual Club on the 25th June 23 whh was attended by approximately 25 familEs. Education: PresentstM)n to Georg8 Eliot HospFt81 NHS Trust arKI South Warwthhire Unrwersty FourthtN>n Tftl on 17th Oetsber 2022: Beareavement to approximately 35 third mMAvifery sludents DeMoTthrt University, LeIster.
Publlclty 15 June 2023- BBC Radio Leicester inteNiew discussng Fatherfs Day and Funding of Equlpment We funded mem(ry XeS and contents including inkless kits, SD rds, pin badges Statement confim)iThJ whether the tnjstees have had regard to the guidwKe issued by the Charty Commission on putjic Lnefit Para 1.18 The charit athilles for thls period are detail above. The Trustees have complied their duties to have due rngard to th• guidance on public benefit publishod by the Charities Commission. Additional Infomiation (optional) Youm PoScy cm grant making P•8 1.38 NIA Policy on la1 investrnent including pr(KJram rela investment Pwa l. NIA Volunteern The charity is extremety gratefvl for the tTrre efforts of its many volunte&5 who are involved in service prOVlon and fundraising. These indude.. volunteers Providing compassionate peer support to grteving families via tekphone. emal and fa to face meetings: Organising and helping during the Wave of ht, the Annual ReMemt3n serv and ¢)ther Sla1 events: Managing the (ariVs social IT18 and website.. Administrative duties and management of BLS United. other
Achievements and Perforniance Summary of the main achievements ofthe thity. Klentifying the dtfference the Ghanty's w(Kk has made to the Circumstan of its tne[rdrES and any WKler beneffts to society as 8 wholè. Parn 1.20 Approximatety 80 indrvKJuals bereaved parents and family members have accessed SUPFrtNt from Ihe charty in the year to 3 September 2023 at least on through one of the folh)wing means: Telephone (induding messaging), email, support group and prpiate messages on the 15 wial medi& We currentty recewe 2-3 ne4 contact per month. In aldition, bereaved famAi8s attended our social events and SeryS of ImpacL' on a devaslaling bss that slays wrth parents and families indefinrlety. Parents ratuming to the support groups or for on twne ongoing communication ndateS they are nefftling frorn these 8UPPOrt me¢hantsm8. The tralniry delivered to healthcare profe&8ionats and students enables Ihem to deliver sensitive and compassionate care to families that have suffered the [088 of a baby wrthln a h05Pital and communlty The Pregnancy After Los8 SuPrt group 18 run with bereavement mldwlfery team to provide emotional and practical support to parents during subsequent pregnancie8. Many of our parents have said tw feel ¢omforted and le88 Isok*d meeting others going through the same emotk)ns and Many parents have built cthe friendships with others and meet up $ocialty with their babies at other events.
Additional Information (option) You may Ghoose to include fijrther Stat where relevant al)ouL" AchievemerFt5 against objectives set 1.41 NIA Perf0mnCe of fundraksing Para 1.41 WA against objectives P*a 1.41 NIA Other
Financial Review RevEw ofthe charity's financial position at the end Para 121 The chartty has reseryes of £7,042 at 30.09.23', Income of £5,741 frcmn donations and Expenditure of £6,884. Statement explainiThJ the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 122 Funds rawj are spent on equipment. Mem making items support services. Miniwnum of £2k held bath for day to day operatK)ns. Para 122 £7,042. Reasons hokling zero Para 1.22 WA Detai15 of fund in erit Parn 124 NIA ExplanalK)n of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a wing No Uncertaint ath)ut the charity continuing as a going Goncem Additional Infonnallon (opknall Youm The charivs prI1paI sources of funds (induding any fundraising) Paa 1.47 Donarts Extemat tundraisirvJ Investsnerrt pdicy and ObJ1veS including any social investrnent pKdicy P*a1A6 NIA A description of the priropal risks facin the Pwa 1.46
Structure. Governance and Management Descript of trusts.. Type of goveming d(Kument .ro" Pa 1.25 How is the Gharty constttuted? Pa 125 cio rated sociation, Clo) P# 125 induding detsils of any conststulional provisions e.9. election to FK)St or name of any person or body entided to appoint one or more trUstS Addftlonal rnforniation (optional) Youm Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and trainirg of trustees Pa 1.51 The Charit$ organisatval strudure and any wider networf( with whtch the charity 7hy)rks Parn 1.51 Relath)nship wtih related parties Paa 1.51
Reference and Administrative details Cha name Other name the ch8 ' uses istered char numter l addiess k)ss Su rt Lewter, Leiceershire & Rutknl 1194212 1 Elm Tree Gardens, Lewter, LE2 3NG Cha Names of tho charity trustees manage th• charity Tm8ts• nam• Olfi¢• {rfarryl Name of p•rnon lor body) •ntithd to appointtrutstsfft Ilf Roopal Shah l)eepa Masani Molra McLean Mark Finney Jordan Walkerdine Lee caert Vice£halr SaleguardirKJ kad 01.10.2022-21.06.23 Appointed .09.2023 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ratè tru8ttss- names of the direct¢xts at the date the r8 Dl¥•etor wa88 Name of trustees lding t6tle to property l)elonging to the charity Truts• Mm•
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Descriptton ofthe assets held in this cawity Name and ol¥'erts ofthe charity on vthose behatf the assets are held and howthts falls within the custc(lian charitys obpxs Details of arrangements for safe custcty and segregatron of such assets from the charity's own assets Addltlonal inforn)ation (optional) Namgs and addresse• of adviser5 (Optional infonnatlon) Type of Address athiiser Name of chief exocutive or names of senior staff members (Optional inlomiation Exemptions fr¢>m disclosure Reason for norFdisclosure of k nel dL*ils Other o tional infomiation
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on b8half of the charitys trusto9s Slgnaturels) Full nam8($) Position (eg Secretsry, Chair. etc) Date RCMW Jawnini Shah VThChair 10-01. 20¥
BabosS Support Le1ter, Leiceslershrie & Rull2Yd Annual accounts for the Chaii No 1194212 eriod To eThJ 01.102022 30.09.2023 Section A Statement of financial activities (including summary income and expenditure account) R•strictsd Unre¥trlcl•d Incomt Endowmorrt lunds funds funds Prfor Jtyar fvnds R•commendod Gat•gorlK by a¢iivlty Total funds Incom• (Note 3 F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 Incorne and •ndowmwrts from: 5,741 10,582 Tolal Expondlture (Not08 6 ExndItu on.. RE4 10.582 S•wrat6 Oth•r S10 S11 Tolal 812 Net In¢omg1{oxpenditurg) before tax for the reportlng perlod S13 1.143 1,143 8,185 Tax poyatlo S14 Not Incomel(expendtture) after tax before Inv•¥tm•nt galnslllosses) Nel gaInl S15 1,143 1.143 8,185 818 Not Incomel{oxpendlturo) Extraordlnary Items Transfers tWeen furMIs Other re¢ognised galnsl(loss8s): S17 1.143 1,143 8,185 818 S19 Net nv&ment in funds 1.143 ReClI1atItin of fiinds." Total funds brought 8,185 7.042 8,185 7,042 Total fvnds caniod fonvanl 8,185
Baby5 Supwt Lemtw. arty No 1191212 Section B Balance sheet R•strt¢tod year Fixed assets Intanglbl• assèts T8nglbl• aM•ts F05 (Note IS) {Not• 141 (Not• 16) INot• 171 Currnnt assets (Ilote 18) IN(kn 191 (Not• 17AI Debtors Ca•h at bank In hand (Hot• 24) Tot•1 ¢Tht•M•(• Dio 7.N2 7,042 7,425 7,785 Cr•dltor: 14NSng du• Tltrdn onfr y•ar Ots 20) 7,785 7.785 Cr•dltorn: afflounta falllng du• •ft•r on• y•ar Noto 20) Provlslon for Il•bllStl•s BIS Totaln•t•u•ts or M•blllll8• Funds of the Charlty Endwm•nt fund• INot• 2n R•8trlctsd Incon fvnd• INot•zn Unr•trict•d fund• Rmluatlon r•s•r¥• Falr valu• Y•Mr¥• 7.Iy12 7,785 B18 01• 7.042 7.042 8,185 Tot•lfvn¢ts 8.185 compan1. Comp•nl•s Act 20 subJ8et to the small companhs rw'm• and In •cconlnce fth FRS102 SORP. D& ot pri Namg ZOTOi9 3M)7A(U4 CC17a IExc*ll