THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF ST MONICA'S HOSPITAL ReBlStered Charity Number: 1197052 REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Contents- Page 1-5 Report of the Trustees Page 6 Independent Examiners Report Page 7-8 Receipts and Payments Account Page 9 Balance Sheet Page 10 Notes
THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF ST MONICA'S HOSPITAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Rofsren¢o and administrativo information Charity Name.. The League of Friends of St Monica's Hospital Charity Number.. 1197052 Principal Address= The Friends Offi St Monica's Hospital Long Street Easingwold York Y061 3JD Bankers- Lloyds Bank ple PO Box IDOO BXI ILT Independent Examiner: Nigel Everard BA FCA Hunter Gee Holroyd Club Chambers Museum Street York YOI 7DN
THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF ST MONICA'S HOSPITAL REPORT OFTHE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR EIVDED 310ECEMBER 2025 History The Hospital was founded in 1893 by Mrs Katherine Love, a local benefactor. At first 5t was known as the Easingwold Cottage Hospital but later renamed St Monica's Hospital. Taken over by the Secretary of State for Health in 1948, the Hospital is now designated a Community Hospital with 12 beds. It IS administered by the York and Scarborough NHS Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust providing nursing, rehabilitation and physiotherapy care. The League of Friends of St Monica's Hospital was founded in 1969 to support and promote the work of the Hospital. It has worked tirelessly to raise funds for various building improvements as well as nursing and medical needs. The League obtained charitable status in 1983 under the Governing Document dated 13th January 1983. A new governing document Icon5titutionl wès approved by the Charity Commission on 19th October 2018. This document enabled the Trustees to allocate funds for spending in the wider cornmunity. The primary focus of spending however will always be the Hospital. On 10 December 2021 the Charity changed status to a Charitable Incorporated Organi5ation. The Annual General Meeting is open to the public and Members are entitled to speak and vote. Organisation In the year under review the President and Trustees were: President.. Mrs Joan Ramsay Hon. Vice President- Mr John Barr (until April 20251 Trustees.. David Kenworthy (Chairmanl Jane Wintermeyer (Vice Chairl Angela Bussey Isecretaryl David Fordham ITreasurerl (resigned 8th April 20251 Barry Wilkinson (Treasurer) (appointed 8th April 20251 Derek McLuckie Iresigned 8 April 20251 Jennifer Flhodes Michael Clarke Terry Saeedi Dr lan Jackson Dr Lorraine Boyd Graham Pratt Peter Berry Ron Woodham (appointed 14th Ortober20251 Robert Snook (appointed 14th October 20251 Under the revised Governing Document Iconstitutionl one third of the Trustees retire from office at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting but are eligible for re-election. The total number of Trustees may not be less than five. Following the Charity Commission's guidance all Trustees undertake famili8risation on governance and trustees duties and responsibilities. In addition, all tnjstees are now asked to obtsin a credit rating score. Meetings of trustees are held in person every two months.
THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF ST MONICA'S HOSPITAL REPORT OFTHE TRusfEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Funds and Donations Many people in the local community continue to be extremely generous. Whilst no fundraising events have been held this year, the trust has received donations. These include those made at funerals. From time to time the Friends also benefits from substantlal legacies and anonymous donations through the Charities Aid Foundation. Routine allocations and purchases of some medica equipment are made by the Charity annually. These include- Maintenance of Hospital grounds and gardens Maintenance and provision of garden furniture Physiotherapy requisites Christm85 Gifts for patients Provision of newspapers, toiletries and telephone Staff Christmas Party Flowers for the hospital entrance Hairdresser Donations which are specified by the donor for the benefit of staff are forwarded to the York and Scarborou8h Teaching Hospitsls NHS Foundation Trust. The hospital manager is then able to request money from this fund. Letters of thanks for major amounts are sent by the Chairman orTreasUr. The Trustees are very èware of the generosity of many people and every effort has been made to ensure all donations are used to the best possible advantage of patients within the H05Pltal and w¥thin the communities served by it. Many hospital projerts and major improvements require the approval of the NHS. Investments During the year it was agreed to liquidate the holding in a medium risk investment trust in view of the InCasing volatility in the market. The objertive being to remove any market and credit risk from the Charit¢s donated funds. The current policy is to invest available funds through the cash investment platform, Insignis, which allows the Trustees to take advantage of the best interest rates available for cash deposits. All deposits are with banks and building societies covered by the FSCS government guarantee. The fixed term deposits mature throughout the year giving flexibility such that sufficient funds are available at short notice to cover payment for improvements to hospital premises and grants. financial Advisor: Mowatt Financial Planning Our financial advisors assistance continued to be carried out *or no charge a5 their contribution to the work of the charity.
THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF ST MONICA'S HOSPITAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Actlvlties The charity has concentrated on making grants. Learning how to make grants well has given rise to good debates amongst trustees and led to clearer guidelines for the grants sub-commrttee. Details of grants made are shown in the accounts. They support health and well being activities and initiatives in the areas served by the surgeries at Tollerton, Millfield IEasingwoldl, Stillington and Hovingham. Following a meeting with the ChTef Executive of the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the local MP, trustees were reassured that St Monica's Hospital was secure for the foreseeable future. As a result, trustees have agreed to embark on a series of improvements and alterations to the hospitsl. The existing windows are old and draughty and need replacement and it is proposed to provide a new nursing station within the hospital. Additionally, a bathroom will be converted into a wet room. The hospital relies on volunteers to assist with providing drinks and helping with tasks for the comfort of patients. More volunteers have been recruited this year. The charity continues to work in partnership with other local organisations, partieularly EDCCA. Funds are provided to assist with project such as Men in Sheds and Meals on Wheels. The Health and Wellbeing Clinic developed by a local GP has continued with encouraging results. The charity agreed to fund the programme fortwo years until April 2026. Efforts are ongoing to find alternative and regular funding forthe programme. Communications One trustee has responsibility for communications by newsletters, newspaper articles. local radio and social media.
THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF ST MONICA'S HOSPITAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEIWBER 2025 Rlsk Assessment Public liability and Trustees, Insurances are in place and a review is undertaken annuallyto ensure that the cover is appropriate. Controls in place for the movement of funds are consIded adequate. The financial records are processed using an accounting software package and presented in summary form with a report at every Trustees, meeting at which they are open for scrutiny and discussion. Safeguardrng Safeguarding is a key governance priority for the League of Friends Trustees. We are committed to keeping safe the vulnerable people whom we work alongside and acknowledge our duty to act appropri?tely to any allegations, reports or suspicions of abuse. It is important to have the policy and procedures in place so that when volunteers are recruited, they and trustees will be clear about their responsibilities. The safeguarding policy is reviewed every two years. All volunteers ènd trustees with regular access to the hospital undergo DBS checks. DBS checks were carried out by York and Scarborough NHS Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust. This seThice ha5 ceased and efforts are being made to find an alternative. Oats Protertion Procedures are in place to satisfy the requirements of the Oata Protertion legislation IGDPRI by using a secure third party system. This 15 important, particularly In view of our maintenance of 3 membership database. Flnancial Review During the year grants of £75,686 were paid out Idetslls are in Note 3 to the accounts). Expenditure relating to hospital needs for 2025 was £16,972. Thè income available to the charity ovèr the year was £98.448. The expenses of administering the charity in 2025 were £4,710. It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds that have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level that would cover our operating costs for 24 months. This is currentlv approximately £50,0). Thi5 target was exceeded this year with unrestritted funds being £560,345 at the year end. Future Actlvtties The focus for 2026 will be on the improvements and alterations to the hospital outlined above. Grant making will continue and, as funds are used for building works, consideration wlll be given to fundraising. The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees. report above. avid Kenworthv Trustee B2rry Wilkinson Trustee L'IL.
THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF ST MONICA'S HOSPITAL INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF ST. MONICA'S HOSPtfAL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER2025 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2025 which are set out on pages 7 to 10 RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT the charity trustee5 of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'The Aet'l. I report in respect of my examination of the Trustee'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 chairty Commissioner under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT I havÉ completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to belleve that in any material respect.. 111 accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Att- or 121 the accounts do not 2ctord with those records- or 131 the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirernents concerning the form and content of of the accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reportsl Regulations 2008 other than any requirements 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 acmss no other matters in connettion with the examination to whith attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be rea ed. Everard BA FCA r Gee Holroyd Ch3rtered Account3nts Chambers Museum Street York YOI 7DN 24
THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF ST MONICA'S HOSPITAL RECEIPT5 & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 2025 2024 RECEIPTS DONATIONS Donations and Memorial Gifts Legacies 14,582 6,001 9,690 11,000 20,583 20.690 INVESTMENT INCOME Profit on Sale of Investments Investment5- Interest 61,269 16,596 22,671 77,865 22.671 98,448 43,361 PAYMETrrrs FUNDRAISING & ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES Insurance Stationery, Advertising and Promotion Accountancy Legal Fees Website Membership Recordin8 Computer Equipment &Software Sundries Bank & Insignis Charges 324 169 1,056 250 640 928 524 316 630 996 260 120 238 819 743 4,710 3,303 40,058 BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD 93,738
THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF ST MONICA'S HOSPITAL RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT R?R THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Notes 2025 2024 BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD 93.738 40,058 GRANTS PAID 75,686 62,778 HOSPITAL NEEDS Hospital Equlpment Newspaper5 Telephone Stsffroom. Staff Welfare etc Hospital Grounds Joint Volunteers Event Autumn Project Flowers Staff Retirement Gifts Patient Hairdres51n8 Patient Toiletries & Christmas Gifts 690 675 136 954 9,601 378 152 1.103 290 1.205 8.750 783 475 113 3.243 154 602 85 3,591 260 16,972 16.267 INCREASVDECREASE IN FUNDS 1,080 138.9871 FUNDSAT ENDOF LASTYEAR 559.265 598,252 FUNDS AT END OFTH15YEAR 560,345 559.265
THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF ST MONICA'S HOSPITAL BALANCE SHEET ASA T31 DECEMBER 2025 Note5 2025 2024 Investments Balances at Bank Current Account Deposit Account - Cash Invested Deposits Cash IOD.000 5,095 28,649 526,579 22 3,525 17,480 437.884 376 CURRENT ASss 560,345 559,265 NEf CURRENT ASSETS 560,345 559,265 TOTAL ASsErs 560.345 559,265 FUNDS Unrestrirted Restricted 560,345 559,265 560.345 559.265 Approved on behalf of the trustees by.. David Kenworthy Trustee Barry Wilkinson Trustee Date....
THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF ST MONICA'S HOSPITAL NOTES TO THE Accouwrs ASA T31 DECEMBER 2025 l. Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared In accordance wlth Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Prartice applicable to Charitles preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued on 16 July 2014 and the Charitie5 Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared on the 'receipts and payments, basls. 2. UnrestrÉtted funds From time to time the charity is fortunate to receive substantial legacies and donations from the estates and relative5 of former patients and sometime5 from other generous benefactors who wish to see the work of St Monica's maintained at the highest level, within the best possible accommodation and with the finest equipment. The trustees are mindful that they need to address uses for these funds and undertake to do so with the cooperation of York Hospitals Trust which provide5 the day to day nursing and care functions and funds all associated costs of running the establishment. 3. Grants Pald EDCCA- Meals on Wheels Huby Playing Fields A$50ciation Kurts Club South Humberside and Ryedale Primary Care Network- CGA Service York and Scarborough NHS 6th Form Project Medicine Rhythm and 8abies Group Sheriff Hutton Bridge Cricket Club Ann Cobb Charity- Allotments Whenby Defibrillator EDCCA- Citlzens Advice Bureau - Advisor Cozie Youth Club- Summer Activities Tollerton Village Hall - Access 1.750 10,000 1.500 48,477 50 200 7,500 1,995 1.664 1.000 900 650 75,686 io