Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 09/06/2023 To 08/06/2024
Charity name: The Little Ted Foundation
Charity registration number: 1199247
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The relief of need of bereaved families following the loss of a child (under 18) and the families and caregivers of seriously ill children (under 18) |
| 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 |
Providing grants, items and holiday accommodation to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to relieve the need of bereaved families or those with seriously ill children. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees of The Little Ted Foundation hereby confirm that, in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities, they have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
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 | As we reflect on this past year, we’re filled with gratitude, pride, and renewed purpose. 2023–2024 has been a year of heartfelt connections, meaningful moments, and incredible community support. Supporting Families When They Need It Most At the core of The Little Ted Foundation’s mission is a simple belief: every family with a seriously ill child deserves precious time together, surrounded by care, comfort, and compassion. This year, we directly supported 32 families with seriously ill children & 10 bereaved families who have faced the unimaginable loss of a child by providing: • 36 fully funded getaways, giving |
families cherished time to rest, connect and create memories • 3 hospital support grants, easing the financial strain for families spending extended periods in hospital • 3 memory-making grants, helping families embrace every second together in meaningful ways Spreading Joy at Christmas Our 2023 Christmas campaign was a shining highlight of the year. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our community, we: • Delivered over 200 gifts to children spending Christmas in Nottingham’s QMC • Supplied large snack boxes full of goodies to every single children’s ward in Nottingham Children’s Hospital • Ensured that every child in hospital at Christmas received a special gift, and that families felt remembered and supported Raising Funds, Raising Hope This year’s fundraising efforts were nothing short of inspiring. Our community went above and beyond: • Our Charity Ball at Goosedale was a resounding success and a night to remember • Miles for Mainey raised over £1,000, showing how love and memory can fuel meaningful action • Mitch and Ian completed 10 races in 10 months, embodying dedication and determination • St Nicolas C of E Primary School chose us as their Charity of the Year and raised an incredible £2,000+ • Walter Halls Primary School raised over £500 at their summer fair • Kang Han Taekwondo Club – Lowdham raised an amazing £972, kicking their way into our hearts with their support • Charity football matches and cricket matches brought communities together, raising vital funds through fun, friendly competition • Supporters ran half marathons, swam miles, hosted bake sales, raffles, and took on the UK’s highest peaks • Three beautiful weddings chose to support us in lieu of guest favours, spreading love even further
Financial Review
Para 1.21
Review of the charity’s
Financial reserves = Total funds raised -
| financial position at the end of the period |
Funds used for charitable objectives Financial reserves = £55,444 - £58,689 As of 9 June 2023, The Little Ted Foundation held financial reserves of £16,083.74. During the financial year 2023–2024, the Foundation spent £3,245 more on charitable activities than it received in income. As a result, the financial reserves at the end of the period, on 8 June 2024, stood at£12,838.74. These reserves represent the remaining unrestricted funds available to support the Foundation’s future charitable initiatives and ensure ongoing operational stability. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Little Ted Foundation does not have any ongoing overhead commitments, such as staff salaries or premises costs. As a result, the charity does not need to maintain a fixed level of financial reserves. We offer support and deliver charitable activities only when sufficient funds are available. This approach ensures that all donations are directed towards our charitable objectives and beneficiaries, without the need to hold back funds for operational costs. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO Foundation Model Constitution |
| 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 appointed by the board of Trustees and meet four times a year to consider proposals and deal with the governance of the charity. Initially the charity started the year with 4 trustees - Lee Neal- Chair, Nicola Tusa, Sammy McKelvey & Georgia Fish. In September, Alice Rhodes was appointed by the board and in December Jessica |
Neal was re-instated as Chair by the board.
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | The Little Ted Foundation |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1199247 |
| Charity’s principal address | 33 James Drive Calverton Nottingham NG14 6RJ |
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 |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Neal | Chair | 28/12/23-08/06/24 | ||
| Lee Neal | ||||
| SammyMckelvey | ||||
| Nicola Tusa | ||||
| Georgia Fish | ||||
| Alice Rhodes | 22/09/2023 | |||
– 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
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Jessica Neal
Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc)
Date
08/04/2025
CIIARIIY COMMISSIO FOR EIqGLAND AND WAIE Yhg Little Ted Foyndation Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Irom 0910612023 0810612024 Section A.Receipis,and payments Unresiitctsd fund8 totbe nÈaresi Rostri¢tèd fuids Endowmènt 7olal funds Last yèar io the De&restt to the nw4roslÈ tothe A1 Re¢el ts JustGiv1ft9 25.486 240 25.4B6 240 16,738 DonaliD Rama EvÈnlÈ kfjrLandi5e esiillaed ¢r4ni& Unre$t¢iCied Grants 10,703 10.7D3 94 Sub total(Gn)ss Nnth)me for AR) 55.444 55M44 A2 A85et and investment sal¥8, 15èe ¢ablèl- Stsb tot81 55A44 65.444 ments Wale3 Cwavan Fe0¥ 13,J54 lJ,964 2.18$ 800 3,IB9 ooc HMRC P8ymBnls Grants-H.Ip In HD5 SOD 741 12,818 7é1 Gri$-Geiaway Bongficiary GIfl8ichriytma8oitslF14mpers 1.53D 10,313 J.979 Fundrd$inJ Ev&nl¥'23 10.313 3,979 Fees IIT Setvices & Charity DOVMEnt> IT awareOv AdMin[PlaeIpfin1lnIIsltsrJjè i.soj 833 1.660 6J3 1,650 OAiittpAdvertlSin9lAdvl$ifiO 1,062 4,217 SO,700 Holiday b¢obng3 I.OB2 4.21T b$,8È9 Sub tot81 a,989 A4 As8et and inve¥tmènt purchases,188e tAblel Sub tolal Tot&lpaymentS S4.7QO 3,989 0ts,669 Nei of recelpts/(paymenlsJ AS Transfers bglween funds A6 Cash fyndg last yÈar end Cash fund5 this year end 744 3,989 3,246 12,631 1J,375 1355 634 16,98 12,741 CCXX R1 accoijnts ISSI 09m6tt025
Unrestricted funds Restri¢led funds to noaro¥t £ Endowmetht B1 Cash fund5 Totsl Gash funds IwvbalwrtesyAlhTW andpaymN$ 13,375 S34 UnrestTl¢lod funds lohpar+$t£ Reslrlctert funds Endowment ltsnd$ to noar¢StE B2 Other monetaryassets Fund to wwch assèt boion ¢o$t loptlona Curronlvalue t101 B3 Investment assets Dets$15 Fundto Yéh ¢tblon Currentvalu Cost loplltsnall B4 Assets retained for thg ¢harity'8 own use Fundto Whlch rglatr8 Amount Wh6ndug BS Llabilitles Sed by one or Iwo Iwskes Dn behalf of all the tru31ee3 Sonaluro Prinl Name tknte ol rov81 CCXK R2 8¢couf&$ ISSI OWOe12025
| CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Sectlon A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees THL LIllL£ TeD [Tiot4 On accounts for the ygar ended £-" 202L Charlty no Ilf any) 11992Lk Set out on pa99$ IT02 I r8POrt lo the trustees on my examinallon of the accounts of the abov8 charity {'Ih8 Trust") for the year endedOFI Ots 2024 Rasponslbllities and basls of report As the charitS trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the account8 in accordance the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'lhe Act"). I report in r8spect of my examinab'on of the Trust's accounls carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followe(l all the awlicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5}Ibl of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confinn that no material rnatlers have omo lo my att8ntion in connectlon wllh the examSnation {other than that disclosed below'l which gives me cause to beliove that in, any m8lerial resp8Ct: the accounting re¢ords were not kept in 8c¢ordance wllh section 130 of Ihe Charili8s Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounllng records. or the accounts did not comply with tha applicable requSrements conceming the fom) and conlenl of accounts sel out In the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair, view whtch is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other mallers in connection with tho 8xaminalion to which attention should b8 drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the 8ccounts to be reached. ' Please del&te the words In fhe bTrGkgls If th6y do not appty. Dats: Slgned: Qq.0ts.1025 Name: Ralevant profosslonal qualiflcation(s) or body AAT mQ4e£a ibj riCÉ tsS20 Oct 2018 IER
(If any): Address: S&ction Disclosure Only complete il tho examinor needs lo highlight malarial matters of concern {seo CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directlons and guldance for Bxaminers). Glve harg brief dall5 of any Itèms that the oxamlnor wlshes to dlsclose. IER Ocl 2018