Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date D01 March 2024 31 August 2025
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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name EMED Foundation Other names charity is known by n/a Registered charity number (if any) 1207240 Charity's principal address Unit 13 Knights Way Battlefield Enterprise Park Shrewsbury Postcode SY1 3TJ
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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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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| Andrew Parker MBE | Chair | Fullperiod | ||
| Tracy Hixson- Williams |
Trustee | 20 April 2026 to present date |
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| Brian Lock | Trustee | 10 November 2025 to present date |
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| Marie Harrison | Trustee | 01 May 2025 to present date |
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| Andrew James Rivett |
Trustee | Full period | ||
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
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Dates acted if not for whole year
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Constitution adopted 28[th] February 2024 Type of governing document
- (eg. trust deed, constitution)
Charitable Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Trustees are appointed as and when required Trustee selection methods
(eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
The EMED Foundation operates a robust governance and due diligence framework to ensure all funding decisions are transparent, accountable, and aligned to the Foundation's charitable objectives. All grant applications are reviewed by the Foundation's Trustees, who retain ultimate responsibility for grant-making decisions and the stewardship of charitable funds. Prior to any award being approved, a proportionate due diligence assessment is undertaken, taking into account the nature of the applicant, the level of funding requested, and any associated risks. This may include verification of charitable status, review of governing documents, financial accounts, governance arrangements, internal controls, safeguarding policies, and the credentials of key personnel. Conflicts of interest are formally declared and managed in accordance with the Foundation's governance policies, with any conflicted Trustee excluded from decision-making. Grant awards are subject to documented terms and conditions, and recipients are required to provide evidence of expenditure and impact through an appropriate monitoring and reporting process. This rigorous approach ensures that Foundation funds are distributed responsibly, achieve measurable charitable benefit, and deliver maximum value to the communities and individuals the Foundation exists to support.
To uphold the highest standards of integrity and accountability, all Trustees are required to complete and sign an annual Trustee Eligibility Declaration. This declaration confirms that Trustees remain eligible to act under charity law, are not disqualified from serving as a charity trustee or company director, and are committed to complying with the Foundation's
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governing documents, policies, and ethical standards. The declaration also requires Trustees to disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest, ensuring that decisions are made solely in the best interests of the Foundation and its beneficiaries. This process forms a key part of the Foundation's governance framework and helps maintain transparency, regulatory compliance, and public trust.
Trustees are recruited through a combination of professional networks, internal communications, and external advertising, including LinkedIn. The Foundation seeks to appoint individuals who can contribute relevant skills, knowledge, and experience to support effective governance and oversight. The Board includes one Trustee who is employed by EMED; any potential conflicts of interest are declared and managed in line with the Foundation's governance framework.
Although the EMED Foundation has close links with EMED and benefits from the organisation's support, it operates as an independent registered charity governed by its own Board of Trustees. Trustees have a legal duty to act solely in the best interests of the Foundation and its beneficiaries, rather than those of EMED. The Foundation maintains its own governing documents, policies, decision-making processes, and financial oversight arrangements. All grant-making decisions are made by the Trustees in accordance with the Foundation's charitable objectives, with conflicts of interest declared and managed appropriately. While one Trustee is employed by EMED, they are required to act in their capacity as a Trustee and are subject to the same governance requirements as all other Board members. This structure ensures that the Foundation remains
independent, transparent, and accountable in the delivery of its charitable activities. Funding contributions from EMED do not influence grant-making decisions, which remain the sole responsibility of the Foundation's Trustees.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
The objects of the charity are to relieve sickness and financial hardship among people living or working in the UK (including, but not limited to, current employees of the EMED Group and their dependents) by making grants of money for the provision of items, services or facilities not normally provided by statutory authorities.
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The EMED Foundation has been setup to deliver meaningful impact to EMED colleagues and communities in the UK across our four grant streams, by either: 1) amplifying current fundraising efforts, 2) assisting with fundraising event fees and set up costs, 3) funding to access private treatment in the event of an injury obtained through EMED work thus enabling a speedier recuperation and return to work, and 4) donations to community projects which bring positive change and lasting benefits to people across the UK.
This is the first period of account for the charity. Activities so far have included creating the charity website, receiving donations from various Summary of the main activities sources and making four grants of funds totalling £1,300 to worthy causes. undertaken for the public The most notable being £750 granted to Edminstowe Scout Group. benefit in relation to these In future periods the charity intends to increase it’s profile to attract an objects (include within this increased level of donations, undergo more fund raising activities and to section the statutory make a greater number of grants. declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
EMED Foundation is a charity set up by the EMED Group of companies, but operates entirely independently of the EMED Group’s commercial activities.
One of the EMED Foundation trustees is an employee of the EMED Group of companies (see section B above), none of the other trustees are employees.
You may choose to include Trustees are required to declare any conflict of interest that they may further statements, where have. None have been declared for the reporting period. relevant, about: policy on grantmaking; The trustees make decisions on grant awards only in the best interest of EMED Foundation.
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policy programme related investment;
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The trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 17 of
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contribution made by the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s volunteers. guidance on public benefit.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
EMED’s independent Trustees have continued to meet regularly, approximately every four to six weeks, to carefully review and assess grant applications received by the charity. For the period covered by the Annual Return, the Trustees considered around 10 applications, undertaking detailed discussions to ensure that funding is awarded in line with the charity’s objectives and to applicants most in need of support. Following this review process, 4 grants were approved, with a total value of £1,300 distributed during the reporting period.
As of May 2026, the Trustees have now considered around 40 applications, approved 16 grants and distributed £5,352 to worthy causes.
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Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
Cash at bank on 31/08/2025 was £100k in unrestricted funds. The charity will make grants in line with the funds it has available.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Not applicable
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
- the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
The charity’s main sources of funds in the period have been donations from EMED operating group companies and various individuals. The funds are used to make grants to applications where the values are aligned to the charity’s, under it’s Booster, Jumpstart, Recuperate and Thrive categories (see website for definitions).
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
A Rivett Signature(s) AJ Parker ANDREW RIVETT Full name(s) ANDREW PARKER Position (eg Secretary, CHAIR OF TRUSTEES Chair, etc)
Date
9 June 2026
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Charity Name No (if any) Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 1-Mar-24 31-Aug-25
Section A Receipts and payments
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| A1 Receipts Legacydonations 24,954 Historic donation from EMED Group 65,083 Events and fund-raisingdonations 924 Other donations 10,500 - - - - 101,462 - - Sub total - Total receipts 101,462 A3 Payments Grants togood causes 1,300 Paypal fee 5 - - - - - - - Sub total 1,305 - - Sub total - Total payments 1,305 Net of receipts/(payments) 100,157 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end - Cash funds this year end 100,157 Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds |
to the nearest £ Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 24,954 65,083 924 10,500 - - - - 101,462 - - - 101,462 1,300 5 - - - - - - - 1,305 - - - 1,305 100,157 - - 100,157 |
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use |
Details Cash at bank Details Details Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ 100,157 - - 100,157 OK to nearest £ - - - - - - Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates |
to nearest £ - - - - OK to nearest £ - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds Restricted funds Amount due (optional) |
to nearest £ Endowment funds |
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During the period, the charity received a donation of £10,000 from the Chief Executive Officer of EMED Group.
The charity also received £65,083 from the EMED Group, representing funds from historic fundraising activities within the group prior to the establishment of the charity and transferred to the charity during the period.
No trustees received any remuneration or other benefits from the charity during the period.
Notes
| Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Signature A Rivett A J Parker |
Print Name ANDREW RIVETT ANDREW PARKER |
Date of approval |
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| A Rivett | ANDREW RIVETT | 6/9/2026 | |
| A J Parker | ANDREW PARKER | 6/9/2026 |
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of EMED Foundation On accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 Charity no {if any) 1207240 Set out on pages 1108 Ireniember to include the p8ge numbers ol 8d(Iilioiial sheelsl I report to the truslees on my examination of the accounts of Ihe above charityllhe Trust") for the year ended 31 August 2025. Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Acf'l. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5llb} of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention lo#•an4hotrtlisc108erFbelow'"} in connection with the examination which gives me cause lo believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do nol accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which altenlion should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in Ihg brack@Is if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 11106126 Name: Jessica Harrison Relevant professional qualification{s) or body lif any): ICAEW ACA Address: 124 Acomb Road York Y024 4EY IER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs lo highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018