Trustees End of Year Report Year 2024-2025 Pgl
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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/2024 Period start date. To 01/04/2025 Period end date. Charity name: Raeyah’s Hands of Support Charity registration number: 1203350
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purpose of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The charity exists to support children and young people undergoing cancer treatment, with a partcular focus on those with Autsm Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and their families. We provide both fnancial and practcal assistance to help alleviate some of the challenges associated with treatment and hospitalisaton. This support includes the provision of entertainment and wellbeing packages (now known as Bundles of Fun) and, where needed, food vouchers to assist families experiencing fnancial hardship. |
| Summary of the main actvites in relaton to those purposes for the public beneft, in partcular, the actvites, projects or services identfed in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
During this year the charity contnued to support children and young people undergoing cancer treatment, partcularly those with Autsm, and their families. Alongside providing direct support, we focused on increasing public awareness of the charity’s work and strengthening fundraising eforts to ensure the contnued delivery of our service. We received and fulflled 48 referrals for our entertainment and wellbeing packages (Bundles of Fun). These packages were designed to provide comfort, distracton and enjoyment for children during periods of treatment and hospitalisaton. In |
addition, food vouchers were provided to families experiencing financial hardship as a result of their child’s illness and treatment. Feedback received from recipients of both our packages and vouchers programme was overwhelming and very positive, demonstrating the value of this support in reducing stress and improving wellbeing during difficult circumstances. The charity also continued its annual Christmas initiative, offering children spending the festive period in hospital the opportunity to write letters to Santa. Each child received a personalised reply together with a small gift. During this year, 48 children of varying ages participated in the scheme, helping to bring comfort, joy and a sense of normality during what can be a particularly challenging time for families. During the year, we began developing a new “Comfort Kit” initiative for parents whose child is receiving palliative or end-of-life care. The purposed kits will contain practical and supportive items for families facing the possibility of a transfer to a hospice or an extended hospital stay. This initiative was inspired by the lived experience of the charity founders and aims to provide comfort, guidance and practical assistance to families during exceptionally difficult circumstances. We also commenced planning, in partnership with a local motorcycle group, to deliver sensory toys to children undergoing treatment during the Easter period. This project aims to provide additional comfort and engagement for children in hospital and will further extend the charity’s
| support services in the coming year. We as a charity have expanded its range of practcal support by sourcing materials and producing specialised IV drip covers for children receiving chemotherapy, blood transfusions and platelet treatment. These covers are designed to conceal the contents of IV bags, helping to reduce anxiety and distress for children who may fnd medical procedures and visible treatment equipment intmidatng. By providing a source of comfort during treatment, they contribute to a more positve hospital experience for children undergoing treatment. In conclusion with healthcare professionals on paediatric oncology wards, the charity also identfed a need to support parents and carers who are unexpectedly admited to hospital with their child and may not have had the opportunity to pack essental personal items. In response, we have begun developing emergency parent support bags containing practcal items such as toothbrushes, fannels, comforts socks, toiletries, puzzles books. Colouring material and other every day essentals. These aim to alleviate some of the practcal and emotonal pressures experienced by families during hospital admissions, ensuring that both parents and children receive additonal support at what can be an extremely challenging tme. |
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| Statement confrming whether the trustees have had regards to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public beneft. |
Para 1.18 | During the year the trustees have always acted in the best interests of the charity in accordance with the guidance on public beneft provided by the Charites Commission. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identfying the diference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its benefciaries and any wider benefts to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | During the year, the charity contnued to make a positve impact on the families its supports. Feedback from benefciaries has been overwhelmingly positve, with parents expressing appreciaton for the thoughtul and personalised nature of the gifs provided. Families partcularly valued the fexibility of receiving supermarket vouchers, enabling them to choose their retailer best suited to their individual circumstances and needs. The charity’s work has also gained recogniton within the local community. As a result of support provided to benefciaries, being approached by a local motorcycle group who want to explore opportunites to raise |
awareness. This demonstrates a growing profile within the wider community and their willingness to engage and support our mission. Looking ahead, trustees have been actively considering opportunities to increase fundraising activity and diversify income streams to ensure the long-term sustainability of the charity. Plans are being developed to expand the range and reach of services provided, enabling the charity to support more people and further strengthen its positive contribution to the local community.
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| Achievements against objectves set |
Para 1.41 | During the year, Raeyah's Hands of Support successfully achieved its primary objectve of providing practcal support to families experiencing fnancial hardship. A total of 48 families received assistance through the charity's programmes, including food vouchers and our "Bundles of Fun" entertainment packages, helping to reduce fnancial pressures while providing positve experiences for children and families. The charity also sought to increase community engagement and raise awareness of its work. This objectve was achieved through partcipaton in a variety of community events and fundraising actvites throughout the year. These included a Summer Fete, Bingo events, a Children's Halloween Party, and atendance at local fetes and markets. These actvites not only generated valuable funds but also increased the charity's visibility within the local community and helped build new relatonships with supporters and partner organisatons. |
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| Trustees are encouraged by the positve feedback received from benefciary families, many of whom commented on the thoughtul support provided and the fexibility ofered through supermarket vouchers. The charity's growing reputaton was further demonstrated by interest from local community groups seeking opportunites to support and collaborate with the charity. |
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| Performance of fundraising actvites against objectvise set |
Para 1.41 | The charity's fundraising objectve for the year was to generate sufcient income to sustain and develop its support for families experiencing fnancial hardship, while increasing awareness of the charity's work within the local community. This objectve was successfully achieved through a range of fundraising and community engagement actvites, including a Summer Fete, Bingo events, a Children's Halloween Party, and atendance at local fetes and markets. These events provided valuable opportunites to raise funds, engage with supporters, and promote the charity's aims and actvites. During the year, the charity raised a total of £13,475.29. This income has enabled the charity to contnue delivering practcal support to families through the provision of food vouchers and "Bundles of Fun" entertainment packages, directly beneftng 48 families during the reportng period. Fundraising actvites also helped strengthen the charity's presence within the community, resultng in increased awareness of its work and the development of new relatonships with supporters and local organisatons. The trustees are pleased with the outcome of the year's fundraising eforts and believe they have provided a strong foundaton for the charity's contnued growth and future sustainability. |
| Investment performance against objectves |
Para 1.41 | The charity did not hold any investments during the reportng period. As a result, there are no investment performance measures to report against objectves. All funds received were held in the charity's bank account and used to support the charity's charitable actvites and operatonal requirements. |
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| Other |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s fnancial positon at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of the reportng period, the charity remained in a stable fnancial positon. Income generated through fundraising actvites and donatons enabled the charity to meet its charitable objectves and provide support to 48 families through food vouchers and "Bundles of Fun" entertainment packages. The trustees have contnued to monitor the charity's fnances carefully to ensure that funds are used efectvely and in furtherance of the charity's charitable purposes. The charity maintained appropriate fnancial controls throughout the year and all expenditure was directed towards supportng benefciaries and the operaton of the charity. The trustees are satsfed with the charity's fnancial positon at the year end and believe that the funds available will enable the charity to contnue its actvites and pursue its objectves in the forthcoming year. Eforts will contnue to focus on growing and maintaining fnancial sustainability through ongoing fundraising and community support. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statng why they are held |
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| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The trustees have chosen not to maintain a reserves fund at this stage of the charity's development. As a small charitable organisaton, the trustees believe that funds raised should be applied directly to supportng benefciaries and delivering the charity's objectves wherever possible. During the reportng period, available funds were used to provide food vouchers and "Bundles of Fun" entertainment packages to families in need, as well as to support the charity's actvites and fundraising events. As a result, no unrestricted reserves were held at the year end. The trustees recognise the importance of maintaining adequate reserves and will contnue to review the charity's fnancial positon regularly. As the charity grows and income becomes more predictable, consideraton will be given to establishing an appropriate reserves policy to support the charity's long-term sustainability. |
| Details of fund materially in defcit |
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| Explanaton of any uncertaintes about the charity contnuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The charity's principal sources of funds during the reportng period were donatons and proceeds from fundraising actvites organised by the charity and its supporters. Fundraising actvites included a Summer Fete, Bingo events, a Children's Halloween Party, and atendance at local fetes and markets. These events generated income while also helping to raise awareness of the charity's work within the local community. The charity also benefted from donatons from members of the public, local supporters, and community groups. These contributons enabled the charity to contnue providing food vouchers and "Bundles of Fun" entertainment packages to families experiencing fnancial hardship. The trustees are grateful for the ongoing generosity and support received from individuals, organisatons, and the wider community, which has been essental in helping the charity achieve its objectves. |
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| Investment policy and objectves including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A descripton of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
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Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed |
| How is the charity consttuted? (e.g. unincorporated associaton, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selecton methods including details of any consttutonal provisions e.g. electon to post or name of any person or body enttled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Voluntary |
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Para 1.51 Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationships with any related parties Other
Reference and Administration Details
| CharityName | Raeyah’s Hands of Support |
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| Other name the charity uses |
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| Registered charitynumber | 1203350 |
| Charity’s principal address | 1 Mulberry Gardens Soundwell Bristol BS16 4SA |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Ofce (if any) |
Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person) or body) enttled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| 1.Kevin Rice | Trustee | ||
| 2.Rebecca Evans | Chair | ||
| 3.Laura Lugg | Trustee | ||
| 4.Patricia Evans | Trustee | ||
| 5.Kelly Rogers | Trustee | ||
Corporate trustees-names of 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 the whole year |
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of assets held in this capacity None Name and objects of the charity on whose None behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody None and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets.
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Names and addresses of advisers (optional information)
Types of Name Address Adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (optional information)
Exemptions form disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personal details
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above
Sign on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) | Rebecca Evans |
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| Full name(s) | Rebecca Evans |
| Positon (e.g. Secretary, Chair, etc) |
Chair |
| Date R Evans | 01/04/2026 |
No if any
Raeyah's Hands of Support
Receipts and payments accounts
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For the period Period start date Period end date To from 1-04-2024 1-04-2025
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13,475.29 13,475.29 ~~13,475.29~~ 15,820.61 15,820.61 ~~4722.02~~ 2,219.00 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13,475.29 13,475.29 13,475.29 15,820.61 15,820.61 |
Total funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13,475.29 13,475.29 13,475.29 15,820.61 15,820.61 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
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| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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Charitable Activities |
- 15,820.61 |
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| **Sub total ** | - 15,820.61 |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| - ~~4722.02~~ |
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| - 2,219.00 |
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
02/09/2025
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Details Signature Bank |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Rebecca Evans 2,219 2,219 |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
02/09/2025
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