Heart-Beats DN22
Annual Report and Accounts
Heart-Beats DN22
(A Community Interest Organisation)
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Heart-Beats DN22 – Annual Report and Accounts 2023
Heart-Beats DN22
Annual Report and Accounts
Heart-Beats DN22
Reference and Administrative Details
Charity registered name
Heart-Beats DN22
Charity registration number
1201594
Address
9 Birchcroft Rd Retford DN22 7ZD
Trustees
Estelle Speirs Nicola Aisthorpe Neil Saxby Andrew Fuller Susan Pierce Lesley Dunlop
Heart-Beats DN22 is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). The charity’s purpose is:
To advance health and the saving of lives for the benefit of the public in the East Midlands, including by:
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Providing Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for use by the public
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Providing training to the public (including in schools and community groups) on first aid and life-saving skills including the safe and effective use of AEDs and CPR
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Providing education to the public (including in schools and community groups) on heart health issues.
During 2023, the charity had 6 trustees, listed above. The trustees oversee the day to day work of the charity. The charity did not recruit any new trustees during the year.
During 2023, the charity:
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Raised funds for, and awareness of, its work through events and local media
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Engaged with local organisations to raise awareness of our work and for potential future joint work
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Mapped defibrillators in our area, and where there are gaps
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Purchased and installed 2 cabinets, 2 defibrillators and 2 ‘bleed stop’ kits for use by the public
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Purchased and installed a new battery and electrodes in an existing defibrillator in our area
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Carried out regular (quarterly) cleaning and checks on defibrillators in our area
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Trained more than 100 members of the public (adults and children) on CPR and defibrillator use – these were provided free of charge or for a small contribution to costs.
Heart-Beats DN22 – Annual Report and Accounts 2023
Heart-Beats DN22
Annual Report and Accounts
Financial report
In 2023:
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The charity’s total income was £11,034.53:
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donations & legacies - £5,843.50
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charitable activities - £62.27 from training events, £1,000 grant for defibrillator equipment in a specific council ward
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other trading activities - £4,128.76 from fundraising events and activities.
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The charity spent £6,779.60:
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£2,752.74 on defibrillators and associated equipment
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£3,873.33 on fundraising events
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£53.52 on admin/printing
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£100 on training events.
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The charity’s bank balance at the end of December 2023 was £6,611.53 (which includes £1,000 grant which the charity intends to spend in 2024).
Heart-Beats DN22 – Annual Report and Accounts 2023