2025-06-08-accounts - The Little Ted Foundation

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 09/06/2024 To 08/06/2025

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	During the year, The Little Ted Foundation continued to deliver significant public benefit by supporting families experiencing the emotional and financial impact of having a seriously ill child in hospital or coping with bereavement. A total of 69 Help in Hospital grants were awarded, providing direct financial assistance to families facing extended hospital stays. This support helped alleviate immediate financial pressures such as travel, accommodation, and daily living costs, enabling parents to remain close to their child during critical periods. The charity also provided 18 memory- making experiences and 22 family getaways, offering families valuable

opportunities to spend meaningful time together. For many, these experiences created lasting memories during extremely difficult circumstances and contributed positively to emotional wellbeing and resilience. In addition, the charity delivered seasonal and practical support within hospital settings. This included distributing hundreds of Easter eggs, providing meals and snacks to families over the Christmas period, and delivering pizza to children’s wards at Nottingham Children’s Hospital on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. These initiatives helped reduce isolation, improve morale, and bring moments of comfort and normality to children and their families. Collectively, these activities have contributed to reducing financial hardship, improving emotional wellbeing, and enhancing the overall hospital experience for families. The charity’s work also supports healthcare environments by easing some of the pressures faced by families, enabling them to better cope with challenging circumstances.

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The charity reported total incoming resources of £45,327 during the year, with total expenditure of £54,539, resulting in a net deficit of £9,212 for the period. This deficit reflects a deliberate increase in charitable activity, with significant funds directed towards Help in Hospital grants, family experiences, and direct support initiatives in hospital settings. The charity benefited from grant funding during the year, including £5,000 from The Card Factory Foundation and $10,000 from Avery Dennison, which contributed to the delivery of its charitable objectives. At the end of the reporting period, the charity held cash funds of £2,895, compared to £12,741 at the beginning of the year. The reduction in reserves reflects the trustees’ decision to prioritise the use of funds to meet increasing demand for support. The charity holds no fixed assets or liabilities, and all funds are held in cash. While reserves have reduced, the trustees

		consider that expenditure has been aligned with the charity’s objectives and has delivered significant impact to beneficiaries.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The charity maintains reserves to ensure it can continue to provide support to families in need, particularly where assistance is required at short notice. At the end of the financial year, the charity held free reserves of £2,895. The trustees recognise that this level of reserves is below the desired level for financial resilience. The charity aims to maintain reserves sufficient to cover approximately 3–6 months of planned expenditure, in order to: Respond to urgent requests for support Manage fluctuations in income Ensure continuity of charitable activities Provide a buffer against unforeseen circumstances The trustees will seek to rebuild reserves in future periods while continuing to balance this against the need to deliver immediate support to beneficiaries. Reserves levels are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain appropriate to the scale and nature of the charity’s activities.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£2,895
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:
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. The charity started the year with 6 trustees - Jessica Neal- Chair, Lee Neal, Nicola Tusa, Sammy McKelvey, Georgia Fish &

Alice Rhodes

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
	Lee Neal
	SammyMckelvey
	Nicola Tusa
	Georgia Fish
	Alice Rhodes

– 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

04/04/2026

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent ExamineT'S Report Rbport to the trusteesl members of THE LIThLE TED FOUNDATION On accounts for tho year ended 8th JUNE 2025 Charlty no Irf any 1199247 Set out on pages I report to ihe Iruslees on my oxaminalion of the accounts of the abov8 charity I'the Trust") for the ygar ended 0810612025. Responslbllit195 and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basls of rèport of th8 accounts in accordance with fhg requlremenls of the Chariti8s Act 2011 {'Ihe Acfl. I report in respect of my examinat(on of th8 Tfusys accounts carrbd out under s8clion 145 of the 2011 Act and Sn carying out my examlnalion. I have followed the appllcabla Directlons giv8n by the Charty Commisslon under section 145{5llbl of the Act. I have completed my exaMIr10n. I conflrm that no material matters have coma to my attentton In connecllon wlh the examination which gfves me cause lo believe that in, any materlal respect.. accounting records We not kept In accordance with sectlon 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concems and have cryne across no other matters in connectlon with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examlnevs statèment Slgned: Dale: 30.03.2026 Name: K. L. NEEDHAM FMAAT Relevant profès¥ional qualifi¢ation(8) or body lif any): LICENCED MEMBER IN PRACTICE AAT-6520 Addre5S: 1- 2 BASFORD HOUSE. DERBY RD. HEANOR, DE75 7aL Sectlon B Dlsclosure Only complete if the examiner needs trj highllghl matters of ¢on¢eTn (see CC32, Ind8pendenl examinatlon of charity accounts.. directlons and guldanc8 for examinars). IER October 2018

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j CHARITY COMMISSIO j FOR ENGLAND AND WALE Tho Llttlè Ttrd Foundation Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the per40d from To 09Th12024 0810612D25 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestfict6d fuTHIs tothe neère&t Rwdtricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year tothe nearest£ tè thF nearE8t E tothe nearest £ ttsthenear&E A1 Receipi8 Ju$iGiving Pawoll Givino t5oDalw?n$ Relund Event8 RestnctÈd Gran Unresknthd Giants 10,395 220 fO.395 220 193 8QO 6.671 162 Bllo 12,&76 472 13,048 Sub total(Gross ftncome for AR) 4&693 8J4 45,327 A2 A880l and Investment 8alo8, 1890 tablèl. Sub total 634 46,327 A3Pa m8nt& W&le$ Caravan Febs Grants- Help in Hospil rants. MemoryK4aker ¢ranls- tsglawaylGelaway BoDkings Èiiericlry Giftslchrigtinus 91fts1Hfflprs 13,8LWJ 2.440 20.721 1440 20,721 5,076 8,114 6,lJ78 &114 Fundraising Events'24 Consultancy Fees (IT SerwC68 & Charity DePMtl IT Hardware1&of[tt AdfflinlPosbgelStorage lierthandise Ooling AdvgrtisinglAdvettising 1,035 789 1,369 214 1.036 789 1,359 214 992 s35 992 545$9 Sub tolal A4 A55et and investrngnt urchaso5. See table Sub lotal Totalpayments 54,539 54,639 Nèt of re¢elp1{payenIsJ AS TTanBfers treeen lund¥ A6 Cash funds last yaar ènd Cash funds this yearend 9.846 634 9.212 2,747 2.89$ 634 12,1C17 2,895 CCXX R1 ISSI 3010312026

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted fund¥ to noaièsl £ Restricted funds to neATOÈtÉ Endowmant funds lo nfrarg8t£ 81 Cash funds Total rash fund 2,895 pwnl accthrtiÉii Unre6trl¢ted lund8 to neares1£ Restricted funds Endowtttent funds to nèarègt£ to B2 Other monetary assets Fund towhlcb ASS•¢ btyipD nt1[l8 Co*tloptknnJll Cur¥entvaluè 83 Inv•$tment ats$ets Co8t loptlonaiTr eurrentvalue lo B4 Assets retalnod for the charlty's own use Fund to whlch rèlates Amountduth Wh&n du• L)Ètailq B5 Llobilities Signed byone Or1 Irustees on behalf of all Ihe trustees Signature Print Name Da18 of roval CCXX R2 attounls ISSI 3010312026

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