Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] September 2024 Period start date, to 31[st] August 2025 Period end date
Charity name: Radio Hillingdon
Charity registration number: 1204015
Objectives and Activities
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
The relief of sickness, poor health and old age amongst people living in Hillingdon and the surrounding area by providing a local broadcasting service for hospitals, residential care homes and similar institutions, and for patients receiving community care, (2) the advancement of health and prevention or relief of sickness for the public benefit through the promotion of the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle, and the importance of maintaining good personal mental and physical health by (mainly, but not exclusively) the means of broadcasting health education messages to people living in Hillingdon and the surrounding area. |
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| 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. |
The Charity continues to provide a local broadcasting service from it’s base in the Hillingdon Hospital. We continue to visit the patients of the hospital to collect music requests and dedications. We also play requests and dedications for residents of local Care Homes. We offer health and well-being information to listeners across the London Borough of Hillingdon online and in Hillingdon Hospital. We also continue to fund-raise in the local community by providing music and announcements at functions held by schools, churches and other organisations in the borough of Hillingdon. Also quiz nights held in pubs, bucket collections in local supermarkets and tombola’s within the Hospital. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the statements of recommended practice (SORP) in preparing this annual report and the financial statement of the charity. |
Additional information
| Contribution made by volunteers |
The volunteer membership of the Charity pays an annual subscription to the Charity, which is set at the Annual General Meeting. |
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Achievements and Performance
| 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. |
The Charity has remained financially solvent thanks to the fundraising efforts of its volunteers and donations from businesses. We have continued to provide our service to the patients and staff of Hillingdon Hospital and 3 local Care Homes. We have received numerous thank you emails from patients and relatives offering their thanks for playing their requests and remarking on how hearing their tune cheered them up and distracted them from their illness. We have applied for a Community Digital Sound Programme license from Ofcom. This will enable us to broadcast on the West London Multiplex on DAB. This means we can spread health and well-being information to a wide number of listeners across the West London area. We have continued to forge partnerships with Hospital Managers and departments. We invested a large amount of money into refurbishing studio 2, by purchasing and installing a new mixing desk, after the previous one became unserviceable. We have continued to attend local events with our information stand. We continue to fundraise in the community by providing music and announcements at local functions held by schools, churches and other organisations. |
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Financial Review
| Financial Review | |
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
The Charities primary source of income for the year ending 31stAugust 2025, was derived from individual donors and fund-raising activities. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
The Charity continues to ensure it has the financial resources to always maintain its objectives. |
| Amount of reserves held | £5000 |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Structure, Governance | and Management |
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| Type of governing document | Constitution 18thJuly 2023 |
| How is the charity constituted? |
Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| 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 |
Trustees are elected by the volunteer membership annually at the Annual General Meeting. |
| Additional information | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
The Charity works closely with the Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trusts Voluntary Services Manager. We adopt the Trusts policies on Occupational Health, Infection Control, DBS checking and The Trusts Voluntary Services Policy. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Radio Hillingdon |
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| Other name the charity uses | Formerly Hospital Radio Hillingdon (264132) |
| Registered charity number | 1204015 |
| Charity’s principal address | The Hillingdon Hospital. Pield Heath Road, Hillingdon, Uxbridge. UB8 3NN |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Stephen Hickman | Chairman | Entireyear | N/A |
| Savi Arora | Station Director | Entireyear | N/A |
| Sheila Frederick | Secretary | Entireyear | N/A |
| Graham Lester | Treasurer | Entireyear | N/A |
| Jon Herd | Committee Member | Entireyear | N/A |
| Keith Hotston | Committee Member | Entireyear | N/A |
| Dan Morgan | Committee Member | Entireyear | N/A |
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Statement of Trustees responsibilities.
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with the applicable law and United Kingdom Standards (United Kingdon generally Accepted accounting practice).
Law applicable to Charities in England and Wales, requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Which give a true and fair view of the Charity and of the incoming resources and the application of resources of the Charity for that year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
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Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
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State whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
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Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis, unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in operation.
The trustees have formed a management committee within the organisation which meets each month to administrate the work of the Charity and are elected at the Annual General Meeting. Minutes of these meetings are kept on file.
The members are kept informed of activities throughout the year by publication of the minutes of the monthly committee meetings and to ordinary general meetings.
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) GM Lester
Stephen Hickman Full name(s) Graham Lester
Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chairman Chair, etc)
Date 26/06/2026
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Charity Number: 264132 (England and Wales)
HOSPITAL RADIO HILLINGDON
TRUSTEES REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
HOSPITAL RADIO HILLINGDON
CONTENTS
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION .................................................................. 1 TRUSTEES REPORT ........................................................................................................... 2 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES ............................................................................ 3 BALANCE SHEET ................................................................................................................ 4 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ........................................................................ 5 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) ................................................. 6
HOSPITAL RADIO HILLINGDON
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Charity number
Charity Address
Trustees
264132
The Hillingdon Hospital Pield Heath Road Uxbridge UB8 3NN
Steve Hickman Graham Lester Jeff Brown Sheila Frederick George Reed Keith Hotson Savi Arora
Chairman Treasurer Station Director Secretary
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HOSPITAL RADIO HILLINGDON
TRUSTEES REPORT
For the year ended 31 August 2025
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HOSPITAL RADIO HILLINGDON
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
For the year ended 31 August 2025
| Incoming Resources Donations Fundraising Gift aid Sponsorship Subscriptions Road show Sale of assets Bank interest received Expenditure Direct costs Engineering and equipment Other (Note 4) Depreciation Net Movement in Funds Funds balance start of year Net income/(expense) for the year Funds balance end of year |
2025 £ 21,729 4,145 5,950 150 985 1,000 143 71 34,173 2025 £ 3,756 656 6,100 3,948 14,460 2025 £ 7,378 19,713 27,091 |
2024 £ 1,988 2,878 543 1,540 1,275 600 825 8 9,657 2024 £ 3,497 686 2,040 0 6,223 2024 £ 3,944 3,434 7,378 |
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Notes
In addition to the cash funds carried forward, the charity holds a number of assets in the form of furniture, office fixtures and IT equipment.
All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities and relate to unrestricted funds.
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year end and therefore a separate statement of recognised gains and losses has not been prepared.
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HOSPITAL RADIO HILLINGDON
BALANCE SHEET
As at 31 August 2025
| Fixed Assets Plant & Machinery Current Assets Accrued Income - Gift Aid Lloyds Treasures Account Lloyds Business Instant Account Current Liabilities Accounts Payable Net Assets Capital and Reserves Equity Start of Year Retained Earnings / (Deficits) Total Charity Funds |
2025 £ 11,844 5,950 2,718 6,579 15,247 0 27,091 7,378 19,713 27,091 |
2024 £ 0 0 6,870 508 7,378 |
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| 0 | ||
| 7,378 3,944 3,434 7,378 |
………………………………..
Graham Matthew Lester
Trustee & Treasurer
Date:
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HOSPITAL RADIO HILLINGDON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 August 2025
1 Accounting Policies
Accounting Convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2019), the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2011, and applicable accounting standards in compliance with UK GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
Incoming Resources
Incoming resources referred to in the accounts represent funds received in the form of donations, subscriptions, fundraising events, and other similar forms of income. Income is recognised in the financial period in which they become receivable.
Expenditure and Liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, comprising creditors and accrued expenditure, are recognised as soon there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure.
Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at a rate of 25% per annum on a reducing balance basis, so as to write off the cost of each asset over its estimated useful life.
Funds Structure Policy
All the operations of the charity are unrestricted in nature.
Volunteer Help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the financial statements.
2 Trustees’ Remuneration and Expenses
The trustees did not receive any remuneration or disbursements from the charity during the financial year (2024: Nil).
3 Independent Accountants Fees
The company received the service of annual accounts preparation free of charge as a charitable contribution.
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HOSPITAL RADIO HILLINGDON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
For the year ended 31 August 2025
| 4 Other Expenses General Expenses Bank Charges Insurance IT and computer Subscriptions Tuck shop 5 Tangible Fixed Assets Plant & Machinery Cost at 1 September 2024 Additions in the year Cost at 31 August 2025 Depreciation charge for the year Net book value at 31 August 2025 6 Accrued Income Gift Aid claim receivable |
2025 £ 2,361 5 1,068 2,666 0 0 6,100 2025 £ 0 15,792 15,792 3,948 11,844 2025 £ 5,950 5,950 |
2024 £ 0 0 1,001 301 674 64 2,040 2024 £ 0 0 0 0 0 2024 £ 0 0 |
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Charity Number: 264132 (England and Wales)
HOSPITAL RADIO HILLINGDON
TRUSTEES REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
HOSPITAL RADIO HILLINGDON
CONTENTS
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION .................................................................. 1 TRUSTEES REPORT ........................................................................................................... 2 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES ............................................................................ 3 BALANCE SHEET ................................................................................................................ 4 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ........................................................................ 5 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) ................................................. 6
HOSPITAL RADIO HILLINGDON
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Charity number
Charity Address
Trustees
264132
The Hillingdon Hospital Pield Heath Road Uxbridge UB8 3NN
Steve Hickman Graham Lester Jeff Brown Sheila Frederick George Reed Keith Hotson Savi Arora
Chairman Treasurer Station Director Secretary
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HOSPITAL RADIO HILLINGDON
TRUSTEES REPORT
For the year ended 31 August 2025
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HOSPITAL RADIO HILLINGDON
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
For the year ended 31 August 2025
| Incoming Resources Donations Fundraising Gift aid Sponsorship Subscriptions Road show Sale of assets Bank interest received Expenditure Direct costs Engineering and equipment Other (Note 4) Depreciation Net Movement in Funds Funds balance start of year Net income/(expense) for the year Funds balance end of year |
2025 £ 21,729 4,145 5,950 150 985 1,000 143 71 34,173 2025 £ 3,756 656 6,100 3,948 14,460 2025 £ 7,378 19,713 27,091 |
2024 £ 1,988 2,878 543 1,540 1,275 600 825 8 9,657 2024 £ 3,497 686 2,040 0 6,223 2024 £ 3,944 3,434 7,378 |
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Notes
In addition to the cash funds carried forward, the charity holds a number of assets in the form of furniture, office fixtures and IT equipment.
All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities and relate to unrestricted funds.
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year end and therefore a separate statement of recognised gains and losses has not been prepared.
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HOSPITAL RADIO HILLINGDON
BALANCE SHEET
As at 31 August 2025
| Fixed Assets Plant & Machinery Current Assets Accrued Income - Gift Aid Lloyds Treasures Account Lloyds Business Instant Account Current Liabilities Accounts Payable Net Assets Capital and Reserves Equity Start of Year Retained Earnings / (Deficits) Total Charity Funds |
2025 £ 11,844 5,950 2,718 6,579 15,247 0 27,091 7,378 19,713 27,091 |
2024 £ 0 0 6,870 508 7,378 |
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| 0 | ||
| 7,378 3,944 3,434 7,378 |
………………………………..
Graham Matthew Lester
Trustee & Treasurer
Date:
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HOSPITAL RADIO HILLINGDON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 August 2025
1 Accounting Policies
Accounting Convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2019), the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2011, and applicable accounting standards in compliance with UK GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
Incoming Resources
Incoming resources referred to in the accounts represent funds received in the form of donations, subscriptions, fundraising events, and other similar forms of income. Income is recognised in the financial period in which they become receivable.
Expenditure and Liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, comprising creditors and accrued expenditure, are recognised as soon there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure.
Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at a rate of 25% per annum on a reducing balance basis, so as to write off the cost of each asset over its estimated useful life.
Funds Structure Policy
All the operations of the charity are unrestricted in nature.
Volunteer Help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the financial statements.
2 Trustees’ Remuneration and Expenses
The trustees did not receive any remuneration or disbursements from the charity during the financial year (2024: Nil).
3 Independent Accountants Fees
The company received the service of annual accounts preparation free of charge as a charitable contribution.
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HOSPITAL RADIO HILLINGDON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
For the year ended 31 August 2025
| 4 Other Expenses General Expenses Bank Charges Insurance IT and computer Subscriptions Tuck shop 5 Tangible Fixed Assets Plant & Machinery Cost at 1 September 2024 Additions in the year Cost at 31 August 2025 Depreciation charge for the year Net book value at 31 August 2025 6 Accrued Income Gift Aid claim receivable |
2025 £ 2,361 5 1,068 2,666 0 0 6,100 2025 £ 0 15,792 15,792 3,948 11,844 2025 £ 5,950 5,950 |
2024 £ 0 0 1,001 301 674 64 2,040 2024 £ 0 0 0 0 0 2024 £ 0 0 |
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