Harlee’s Angels First Annual Report Ending 31st March 2024 Registered charity number: 1200190 ## **A message from our CEO / Founders** A message from the CEO’s to thank everyone for all their support . Harlee's Angels, a charity dedicated to providing support and comfort to those in need, expresses heartfelt gratitude to all who have contributed to our cause. The overwhelming support we have received has not only helped our family immensely but has also enabled us to continue making a positive impact through our charity. We are deeply thankful for every donation, volunteer, and supporter who has helped us along the way. - One of our successful initiatives, "Post Box to Heaven," has been a beacon of hope for those seeking solace and connection with their loved ones - who have passed away. This project has touched the hearts of many and provided a sense of closure and peace to those grieving. Additionally, our monthly grief café has been a well-attended and cherished gathering that has brought comfort and support to numerous individuals - navigating the difficult journey of loss. These initiatives have been instrumental in fulfilling our mission and serving our community. - As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with gratitude and optimism for the future. With the unwavering support of our community, we are - committed to continuing our charitable work and expanding our reach to bring relief to even more individuals in need. Together, we will keep the spirit of Harlee's Angels alive and continue to make a difference in the - lives of those facing challenges and grief. Thank you for being a part of our journey and for helping us spread love and kindness. Fern and Ryan Steele CEO / Founder Harlee’s Angels ## **HIGHLIGHTS AND SUCCESSES** Some of the events that have taken place over the past year rasising funds through generous donations ## **The Impact** ## **What is Harlee's Angels** Harlee’s Angels is a charity which has been set up to offer assistance to the parents/guardians of a child up to the age of 17 who has died due to sudden death, accident or unexpected / undiagnosed illness residing in the Southampton and surrounding Hampshire area. ## **How and who can we help** We can provide financial assistance to families who are on a low income * - We can help with providing financial assistance with - household bills and groceries, when the main earner is unable to work. - We can assist with funding private counselling. Harlee's Angels works tirelessly behind the scenes to support families in need. While we may not always be able to share all the details of our efforts, we want to emphasize that every fundraising event, donation, and act of support from our community makes a significant impact. Your help enables us to provide financial assistance to families, allowing them to take time off work, relieve financial burdens, and create opportunities for quality time together. Your generosity truly makes a difference in the lives of those we serve. We are grateful for the support from the national lottery community fund, as it has allowed us to continue offering our monthly grief Cafe sessions, providing counseling services, and distributing food and toiletries packages to families in the PICU. In addition, we have been able to organize day trips for our families to provide them with some much-needed respite and create special moments together. Thank you for helping us make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. This year we have also been selected by Doorstep Donation, a company that provides monetary donations in exchange for recycling pre-loved clothes. The funds we receive from Doorstep Donation help us tremendously in our mission to support families in need. This innovative approach not only helps the environment by promoting the recycling of clothes but also provides essential financial support for our organization. We are grateful for the generosity of those who donate through Doorstep Donation and the positive impact it has on the families that we serve. Phat Chip, thank you for reaching out to us and inquiring about hosting one of our charity donation pots in your shop. Your willingness to support our cause not only helps us generate more donations, but also raises awareness about our charity among your customers. We are truly grateful for your support and partnership in making a difference in the community. Trustees. Annual Report for the period Peric￿ start date Peri¢JJ eThJ date L)My My trth)n Year Y￿1 2024 From Aprti 2023 To 31 Ma Section A Reference and administration details Chartty nar H8rlee's Angels othor nam•s charlty Is known by NIA Regl8tored charlty nUM￿r (If any) 12001 Charlty's wlndpal addr•88 9 M8lch81 Road S)uthampton Hants Postcodo S018 5GW of tho charlty tr￿￿8* who manage the charlty D•t•• act•d If not It)r whol• Tru#t•• n*m• Offic•111 any) Nam• ol p•r•on lor botyl •ntlU•d Int tru•¢o• Chris H8millon Megan Davl8s Matt Meadus NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Names of the tru•tsos for tho charlty, If any, (for èxample, any ¢ustodlan trustso$) Na Dates acted if not for whole TAR March 2012 Namos and addrosses of advlsers (Optlonal Inf0m￿tIon) of a(fvlser Name Addross Name of chlof exocutlvo or namos of ￿nIOr staff membfrrn (Optlonal Inforniatlon) Fem Steele and Ryan Steele Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement D•8crlptlon of tho charty'8 tfusls Foundation rr¥)del constitution Type of wveming document the charity is ¢￿Stituted Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation Trust88 s818ction m&lhcds Votln8 members are its charity trustees. Addltlonal governaneé Ioptlonal Infornwllonl You may choose to include additional infom)atlon. wtr relevant. about: pollcies and prochdures adopted for the induction and tralning of tNstees; the charity's organisational strucbJr8 and any wder nets1￿rk vthh which the charfty rks., relationshlp wlth any rdated parties,. truste8s' cOr￿IderatiOn of major risks and the system and procedures to mana them. Section C Ob"ectives and activities To relieve the needs of families in Southampton and the surrounding area experiencing bereavement from the sudden death of a child up to the age of 17 by grant fvnding for counselling support and essential household costs. Summary of the obJKts of th• charity set out in ils govomlng document TAR Mgrth 2012 OblectSves of the charfty is the intention of the charity to provide financial assistance in the form of n￿ne¥ c* bank transfer to familles who are on proven low Income. Referrnls to the charity for financial assistance will be via the PICU at Southampton General Hospital. LcKal General Practttioner or by dSrect contact vith the charity through the web site I messenger l Facebcfv)k. The criteria for referral wll be that the child will be a8ed up to 17 years and WIU have passed away followng an accldent, sudden or unidentlfied Illne￿. The reason for these criteria is that at present most charities are in place to 3551St th children who have either passed or are in palliative care for known Ilnesses. The sudden and unexpected death of a child is very traumatisin8 for the whole famlly, they will not have had time to process the death or Its reason, to say final goodbyes or to spent time and make memorSes with that child before their passing. In the event of an accident, they may even have been unable to hold thelr chlld before funeral arrangements are ma(Je. Thls can affect the persons ffental health and VAII result In the rleed for Immedlate counselling and tlme of work. The purpose of the financlal assistance is to support the family In the inStig1 perlod followlng the death of their chlld, it Is anticlpated that this tlme scale wlll be in the first year, however this wlll be considered on a l-l basis and decided by the trusteeslfounders. The financlal assSstance Is to benefft the whole family. identlfied as mother, father. guardlan, siblings and 8randparents. to be used for the purpose of fundlng private l-l tounselling, a5 free counselling is often ut)available immediately followln8 the death and when most needed, to be used to assist with payin8 rent and mort8a8e pgyments, utllities bills and household and grocery bi115, as the beneficiary wlll be deallng with grlef and unable to work and may not be entitled to slck I bereavement pay through thelr employffent, especlally forthe self.employed or those on iero hour contrxts. This financial help isto alleviate the pres5ure5 to cover essential 8ummary of tho maln actSvltl•s undèrtakon for th• publlc b•nofit In rolatbon to th080 obJ•c18 Ilncludè *lthln th18 8•Ctlon tho Statutory dKlaratlon that havo had r•gard to tho guldan b8su•d by th• Charlty Comml8slon on publlc b•nefit) The charlty vlll prLvlde food parcels. Stems w511 be consldered on a l-l basls, dependin8 on needs and size of the family concerned and will be consldered by the trustees and founders. Asslstance for cwnsellln8 can abo be p￿￿ded. Familles also apply for asslstance wlth funding days out. Consideration will be by agreement wlth the trustees / founders and the above crlterla VAII apply In all cases. Benefbts The beneflciaries are the family of the deceased child, it is proposed that they VAII be provlded ￿th financSal support to ease the financlal burden for the public benefit that they will undoubtedly experience followng the sudden or unexpected death of their chlld. Provhlln8 financlal assbtance for the public benefit In the form of money to asslst with dty-t¢>day bills, such as utility, household, and grocery. To asslst ¥￿th offering appropriate food p3rcels. To assist with supporting them with their accommodatlon fees by offerin8 financial help with rent and mort8age payments. Provldin8 finantSal asslstance to cover loss of wages If the main earner is unable to work foll0v￿nE the death of their chil(J. ProwdinE finanaal assistan￿ for 1.1 private counsellin8 for the purpose of mentsl health and Nlar¢h 2012 TAR wellbeing. Referrals to the charity will be accepted from Southampton General Hospital. PICU ward and Southampton based general practitioners. In accordance with Section 17151 of the Charities Act and the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulation 2(￿8 at their meetings the trustees of Harlee's Angels have considered the guidan￿ when exercising their powers of duty for planning events and activities and offering financial support to families Oonatlon receivlng'.- Publlc donations are receSved through platforms such as Go Fund Me or Just Giving, using the facilities of one these well.established services will safe8uard both the 8lver and the charity and give peace of mind for all concerned. Funds will also be received via fund raising events suth as charity football matches, bike rldes, marathons- a8ain the charity wlll use the servlces of a fvnding plarform a5 above. Addltlonal detall8 of obJ•ctlve8 and actlvltlos Iopllonal Infomiatlon) Grant makln8 The trustees vlll use the crlterla's speclfled. Referrals wlll be accepted by PICU Southampton General Hospltal, GP Referral, and self-referral. The beneficlary wlll be requlred to prove that they are on low IncoMe￿enefIts by providing proof of income or beneflt claimed to the trustee5. The beneficiary will need to reside in the Hampshire Area and their thild will have died suddenly and Unexperted￿. Grants w511 be consldered by the trustees for financial assistsnce for the purpose of financial assistsnce and for short breakslholldays dependlng on the funds avallable wlth the charity at the time of the request. You may choos• to Includ& further slalements, where relevan( ab￿t.. pdi¢y on grantma￿ng. pdicy prcgramme r8lated investment., • contribution made by volunteers. Once estsblished what needs the beneficiary requires the trustees ￿11 establlsh how much finance 15 available and decide how much financial help the beneficiary will receSve from the charity. based on our grant making policv. TAR Mwch 2012 Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the maln achlevements of the charlty durlng th yoar Throughout the past year, Harlee's Angels has made significant strides in fulfilling our core mission of providing essential support to families facing challenging circumstances. One of our primary objects has been to alleviate the burden on families wlth children in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit IPICUI at SoLrthampton General Hospital. Throu8h our concerted efforts, we have supplied much-needed food and essential supplies to PICU. ensuring that families can focus on their child without worry about basic nece￿ItIes. In addition to our support within the h05Pital 5ettin& Harlee's Angels has extended a helping hand to famllies referred to us by providing financlal assistance for various needs. From funding for days out to covering essential household bllls, we have worked dill8ently to ease the financlal strain experienced by famllies durln8 difficult tlmes. Moreover, reco8nisin8 the profound impact of child loss on families, we have provided crucial support by coverin8 loss of income for parents unable to work due to their tra8ic Ioss. Furthermore, our commitment to enhancing services within Southampton General Hospltal supplled them with a recordlng stethoscope, a cuttingwedge tool that offers families the opportunity to record their loved one's heartbeat. In a118nment wlth our believe In the power of remembrance and expression, Harlee's An8els has also establlshed "Letters to Heaven" post tK)xes at Southampton Crematoriums Gardens of Rew￿mbranCe. These post boxes provide a tangible outlet for individuals to express thelr thoughts and feelings to their loved ones. By facilitating this. we aim to provide solace and comfort to those navigating the grieving process. We hold monthly Grief Café's, hosted by Southampton Crematorium. They have been well received and attended. Attendees join us for refreshments, and it 8ives them the opportunity to connect and find comfort in the company of others who share their journey of loss. Staff and members of Hadee's Angels provide a warm ands welcoming environment for conversation, understanding and new friendships. Moving forward we will be arranging attivities such as paintin8 and decorating bird boxes in memory of their loved one5. Cfverall, the past year has been marked by Significant achievement5 for Harlee's Angels as we continue to uphold our commitment to supportlng families in crisis, enhancin8 healthcare services, and fostering avenues for emotional healing and remembrance within our community. TAR March 2012 Section E Financial review Harlee's Angels malntains a prudent reserve policy to ensure finandal stability and continuity of operations. Our reserves are carefully managed to mitigate risks, support strategic initiatives, and fulfil our charitable objectives effectively. Bflof ststsment of tho charlty's pollcy on rosoN•8 Dotalh of any funds materlalty In daflelt NIA Further flnanclal r•vlow dolall8 (Opllonal Inf¢)m￿tIOn> You may choo801o include additional inf1)m￿lI1)n, %¥here r818vant atK)ut'. th8 charity's prinapal sources of funds (including any fundraislngl.. hNI expendlture has supported the key obje¢*ve$ of the chaiity',I investment pdicy arvj objectives induding any elhical invesfvnt pollcy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration Th• tru8teO8 doclaro that thèy havè approved tho tru8t•08' report above. Slgnad on bahalf of Iho charltys tru8ts08 Slgnaturo1$) Full namo1$) Posltlon (eg Socr•tary, Chalr. etc) Heather Whlte reasurer 11412024 TAR March 2012 CHARITY COMMSSSION FOR ENGI hYD ANO ￿1￿[15 Harlee's Angels Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perlod from 0IKIJ12Q22 31KJm4 To Section A Recelpts and payments Unrestiicted funds Re51iicted funds En(towment lunds Last ytar Totsl funds lo the nt•it¥t lo Ihe ne•rèii £ 10 Ihè nèare•i t A1 Recelpts Granis & Donat￿n5 EypetNlrtur• Mer¢handise and M81enalB Eveni E¥pe￿I￿Ule Insurnnr Bank Char £3.180 49 £15.746 51 £17.386 05 £233 28 £325 mss Income AR) 36.fj60 ssel an (see tablel. Inveslment sa es, Total receipts A3 Paymonts TF furyjs from Lloyd$ Bank Idcfflat DonalK)ns 8 Merchandise Sa Income from fund raising evenl8 Nalwl Lclte Grant £480 Q) £65.6BB $9 t18.629 68 £9,635 CKJ Sub total 94A33 A4 Asset and Investment urGhases see table Sub total Totalpayments Nel of recelplsl(paymentsJ A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds Ihls year end CCXX R1 aCc￿nIg ISSI Sectlon B Statement of assets and Ilabllltles at the end of the perlod Uniestr&lcd funds tOhtAieJt£ Rc51ii¢led lunds to reat*ii£ Inrjnwmcnt lunds tC*ne4ieJtE Categorie$ Delai15 B1 Cash funds É57.8B3.69 rol81 cash lunds $7.884 Unre5tikled funds lo Trearesl É Re51ilcted funds ¢owr•sl£ Endowment funds ton•are•it Oelaibs Fund t•*thl¢h Currentvah Tr41 Details PUT￿ io ¥thlch a•i•tb•lon Cuifwiv•ly• Detalls 84 Assets retalned for the charlty's own us• Fund lowhlch Wh￿d Detai15 BS Liabilrties Svjned by tnAtees on behaltol 811 the Iru51ees Signatuie Pllnt Mame D*è of io¥al IEK HANILToiJ MEGlly D.4VICS CCXX R2 rKuunts ISSI # **Assisting families from a sudden and unexpected death of a child** Website: Harleesangels.co.uk Email: harleesangels.com Charity registration number: 1200190 Harlee’s Angels is a charitable incorporated organisation Address: 9 Melchet Road, Bitterne , Hampshire , SO18 5GW