## **Trustees’ Annual Report** **for the year ended 31 March 2025** **Charitable Incorporated Organisation** **Registered Charity Commission 1207684** 21/12/2025 1.0 **Trustees’ Annual Report** **for the year ended 31 March 2025** ## **1. Reference and Administrative Details** **Charity name:** Amare Hospice at Home ## **Registered charity number:** 1207684 **Legal structure:** Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Foundation model) **Principal office:** Wansbeck Workspace, Rotary Parkway, 23 Prospect Place, Ashington, NE63 8QZ ## **Trustees during the year:** - John Harrison (Chair) - Maureen Taylor - Chris Thompson - William Thompson - Amy Whyte - Gail Ballance No trustees received any remuneration or benefits during the year. ## **2. Structure, Governance and Management** Amare Hospice at Home is a **Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)** registered on 2 April 2024. It operates under a **Foundation Model Constitution** , meaning the trustees are the charity’s only voting members. Trustees are appointed in accordance with the constitution, based on skills, experience, and commitment to the charity’s objects. New trustees will receive an induction pack including the constitution, latest accounts, and relevant policies. The trustees meet regularly to oversee governance, financial stewardship, risk management, and strategic development. ## **3. Objectives and Activities** ## **Charitable Objects** As set out in the constitution, Amare exists: _“For the public benefit, the relief of need of those suffering from ill-health and their family members and carers, living in South-East Northumberland and the surrounding_ 2 **Trustees’ Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2025** _area, primarily by: (a) the provision of end-of-life care at home and associated services; (b) the provision of support to other palliative care providers.”_ ## **Main Activities During the Year** As this was the charity’s **first year of operation** , activities focused on: - Establishing governance, policies, and financial systems - Developing the organisational vision and strategic plan - Producing a detailed **Development Plan 2025–2027** - Beginning initial fundraising activities - Engaging with national and regional hospice organisations - Engaging with local stakeholders, NHS partners, local authorities, and community groups - Raising awareness of the significant gap in hospice-at-home provision in Southeast Northumberland No care services were delivered during this period, as the charity is in its pre-launch development phase. ## **4. Public Benefit Statement** The trustees confirm they have **had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit** when planning the charity’s activities. Amare’s work is directed toward improving access to specialist end-of-life care for residents of Southeast Northumberland — an area with significant health inequalities and no existing hospice-at-home service. All planned activities are designed to deliver clear, measurable public benefit. ## **5. Achievements and Performance** Although early in its development, Amare achieved several important milestones: ## **Strategic Development** - Completed a comprehensive **Development Plan 2025–2027** , outlining the case for need, service model, staffing, governance, and financial projections. - Defined a phased approach to launching hospice-at-home services. 3 **Trustees’ Annual Report** **for the year ended 31 March 2025** ## **Community and Stakeholder Engagement** - Built relationships with local NHS teams, GP practices, and voluntary sector organisations. - Began raising awareness of the lack of hospice-at-home provision in the region. ## **Fundraising Foundations** - Secured initial donations totalling **£2,000** . - Began preparing for grant applications and corporate engagement. ## **Governance and Compliance** - Adopted the CIO constitution and governance framework. - Established financial controls, banking arrangements, and reporting processes. These achievements lay the groundwork for Phase 1 of the development plan. ## **6. Financial Review** ## **Overview** For the year ended 31 March 2025: - **Total income:** £2,000 - **Total expenditure:** £27 - **Net movement in funds:** £1,973 - **Total funds carried forward:** £1,973 (all unrestricted) ## **Reserves Policy** As a newly formed charity, Amare is building reserves to support future operational stability. The trustees aim to develop reserves equivalent to **3–6 months of operating costs** once service delivery begins. ## **Going Concern** The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern. The focus for 2025–26 will be securing grant funding and expanding community fundraising. ## **7. Funds Held** All funds at year end were **unrestricted** . The charity held **no restricted or endowment funds** during the period. 4 **Trustees’ Annual Report** ## **for the year ended 31 March 2025** ## **8. Risk Management** The trustees have identified key risks and begun mitigation planning: - **Financial risk:** Early-stage reliance on fundraising — mitigated through a structured fundraising strategy and grant applications. - **Operational risk:** No service delivery until sustainable funding and staffing are secured. - **Governance risk:** Addressed through clear policies, trustee induction, and regular review of compliance obligations. - **Reputational risk:** Managed through transparent communication and strong stakeholder engagement. A full risk register will be developed during 2025–26. ## **9. Plans for Future Periods** During 2025–27, Amare will progress through the two phases outlined in the Development Plan: ## **Phase 1 – Establishing Foundations (Year 1)** - Recruit Development Manager and Fundraising/Marketing Lead - Build brand, website, and community presence - Strengthen partnerships with NHS and local authorities - Secure initial grant funding - Prepare for CQC registration ## **Phase 2 – Preparing for Service Delivery (Year 2)** - Recruit Lead Nurse and Care Coordinator - Develop clinical policies and referral pathways - Complete CQC registration - Build a bank of trained care staff - Begin phased launch of hospice-at-home services The long-term aim is to support **200–300 patients per year** once fully operational. 5 ## **Trustees’ Annual Report** ## **for the year ended 31 March 2025** ## **10. Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities** The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the accounts in accordance with applicable law and the Charity Commission’s requirements for CIOs. They must ensure that: - Proper accounting records are kept - The accounts give a true and fair view - The charity safeguards its assets - Funds are used only in accordance with its charitable purposes ## **11. Approval** This report was approved by the trustees on **21 December 2025** and signed on their behalf by: ## **John Harrison** Chair of Trustees 6 |#h*rrtyft'iameAmarel""l*spic*At H*nr*|#h*rrtyft'iameAmarel""l*spic*At H*nr*|CharitvNn|1207684||12{)7SS4|| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |||C*rnnanvNc||||| |Annual accounts for|theperiod|Periodstart date:02104124||Toperiodend|date.31103125|| ||||Restricted|||| |||Unrestricted|income|EndowmentTotalthis||Total last| |||Guidancenotefunds
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