REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 200656
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 FOR
THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF HASLEMERE & DISTRICT HOSPITAL
THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF HASLEMERE & DISTRICT HOSPITAL
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 |
| Receipts and Payments Account | 5 to 6 |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 |
THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF HASLEMERE & DISTRICT HOSPITAL
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The objects of the League are as follows: -
(i) To mobilise, encourage, foster and maintain the interest of the public in the patients and the support of the work of the Haslemere and District Hospital (the Hospital) by means of voluntary service.
(ii) To maintain the relations and association between voluntary bodies and the Hospital; and to provide opportunity for such voluntary bodies to continue their activities for the benefit of the Hospital.
(iii) To provide funds for the purpose either of supplementing in such manner as the League thinks fit the resources of the Hospital services provided there, or of putting such funds or any part thereof at the disposal of the operators of the Hospital from time to time or whosoever provides services out of the Hospital to supplement such resources.
(iv) To assist in the recruitment of voluntary workers in and for the Hospital.
(v) To provide & link between the Hospital and the community which it serves.
(iv) To do all such other things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objects or any of them.
Significant activities
Early in the year we were nominated by In Home Care in Haslemere to be the beneficiary of the “Pennies Christmas Raffle Collection”. The staff at In Home Care received over 130 raffle prizes from the local area including Liphook, Hindhead and Grayshott as well as Haslemere, and this was their most popular and successful charitable collection to date as Haslemere Hospital is so well regarded by the community. The monies received of over £1,000 will go towards the purchase of a 12 lead ECG machine.
The book “Haslemere Hospital – 1923-2023. One Hundred years of Healthcare to the town” continued to be sold with all profits coming to the LOF, and to date has raised over £2,700.
In November we again supported the Haslemere Charities Fair which was celebrating its 40th year, and we have been supporting it since its very first fair.
In 2024 we have had a reduced activity in expenditure after a very productive previous year of equipment purchases and centenary celebrations.
Our most significant piece of equipment provided was a HoverJack Air Patient Flat Lift for the district nurses at £6,956.
We provided a picnic table and chairs, seat cushions and 2 parasols for the courtyard garden amounting to £1,726.
We upgraded the hospital TV aerials by providing a new profiler unit costing £1,270.
The Physiotherapy department received a male pelvis model and 2 medicine slam balls at £226. Another £100 was spent on Emergency toiletry bags and door alarms.
Gardening and the purchasing of plants and trees continued throughout the year to enhance the patient’s enjoyment of the garden. We spent £1,130.
We continued to provide the service of the trolley shop to patients in the wards which was appreciated for its stock and the sociability factor.
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THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF HASLEMERE & DISTRICT HOSPITAL
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Public benefit
The charity provides equipment and other items for the benefit and wellbeing of patients and staff at the Haslemere & District Hospital.
It fosters & encourages the public interest in the patients & the support of the work of the Hospital by means of voluntary service (& to assist in the recruitment of voluntary workers). It provides funds for the resources of the Hospital service, either by supplementation or by putting such funds at the disposal of the Hospital Committee. It provides a link between the Hospital & the Community.
The Trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the commission's public benefit guidance when exercising any powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
The reserves are invested in current or deposit accounts held at reputable financial institutions until such time as money is required to fund disbursements in line with the charity's objectives.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is an unincorporated association and is controlled by its governing constitution. The constitution was amended on the 6[th] October 2021. The constitution states:
There shall be a Committee and the business of the League shall be conducted and managed by the Committee by way of a voting system. The Committee may meet together for the despatch of business, adjourn and otherwise regulate their meetings, as they think fit. Questions arising at any meeting shall be decided by a majority of votes. In the case of any equality of votes, the Chairman shall have a second or casting vote. Any member of the Committee may, and the Secretary on the requisition of a member shall, at any time summon a meeting of the Committee. At least three meetings of the Committee shall be held in each calendar year
The Committee shall consist of the Chairman, Hon. Secretary, Hon. Treasurer of the League and of not less than 2 i.e. 5 including the Officers, and Matron, ex officio. No person shall be a member of the Committee who is not a member of the League.
The Chairman, Hon. Treasurer, Hon. Secretary shall be elected at the annual meeting for one year and shall be eligible for reelection. There are currently 17 trustees including the elected officers
At the conclusion of every Annual General Meeting, one third of the members for the time being of the Committee, or if their number is not three or a multiple of three, then the nearest to one-third, shall retire from office. The members of the Committee to retire in each year shall be those who have been longest in office since their last election, but as between persons who became members of the Committee on the same day to those to retire shall (unless they otherwise agree among themselves) be determined by lot.
Risk management
The trustees have assessed the risks to which the charity is exposed and has ensured that appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number
200656
Principal address
Haslemere Hospital Church Lane Haslemere Surrey GU27 2B
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THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF HASLEMERE & DISTRICT HOSPITAL
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Trustees Office
Mrs J Steward Hon. Treasurer Mrs R Parry Chair Mr J Orr Hon. Secretary Mr A Beecher Mrs A Brock Dr M Hurst Mrs C Jackson Mr R Knowles Mrs J McCarthy Mr R Monteath Mrs S Mulliner – Resigned 22.5.24 Dr J French Mr D Streatfield Mrs L Donaldson Ms C Warrington Mr M Coakley Mrs P Bradley Mrs B Roper
Independent examiner
Michael Bain - Accountant Didlicott Hill Road Hindhead Surrey GU26 6QN Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
............................................. Mrs J Steward - Hon. Treasurer/Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF HASLEMERE & DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The League of Friends of Haslemere & District Hospital
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the The League of Friends of Haslemere & District Hospital (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Michael Bain - Accountant Didlicott Hill Road Hindhead Surrey GU26 6QN
Date: .............................................
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THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF HASLEMERE & DISTRICT HOSPITAL
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| RECEIPTS FROM GENERATING FUNDS Subscriptions Gift aid tax reclaimed Donations and legacies Collecting boxes Interest received Trolley shop receipts Misc ins refund Total receipts PAYMENTS FOR GENERATING FUNDS Trolley shop purchases Projects and equipment 100thAnnivposters/flags/cake Profiler unit for TV aerials Gardening 12 Emergency wash bags Hoverjack air lift Door alarms Garden furniture Jubilee gates & refurb Christmas tree and lights TV and stand TV monitor for MIU Fridge freezer for MIU Physio Equipment Dementia corner for 2 wards Dementia clocks Shaving/makeup mirror Bladder scanner Projects and equipment |
2024 £ £ 3,582 1,049 2,453 477 22,276 269 - 30,107 282 - 1,270 1,130 74 6,956 20 1,726 - - - - - 226 - - - - 11,401 |
2023 £ £ 3,917 1,046 20,781 584 9.893 300 288 36,810 310 1,690 - 2,658 - - - 730 2,471 332 74 278 169 4,006 943 419 14 11,457 25,240 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF HASLEMERE & DISTRICT HOSPITAL
| RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 £ £ £ General expenses Bank charges 62 61 Meeting costs and Christmas gifts 205 336 AGM expenses 124 246 Newsletter 191 52 Website/media costs 179 617 Administration 640 543 1,401 Total Payments 13,085 SURPLUS (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR 17,023 |
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 £ £ £ General expenses Bank charges 62 61 Meeting costs and Christmas gifts 205 336 AGM expenses 124 246 Newsletter 191 52 Website/media costs 179 617 Administration 640 543 1,401 Total Payments 13,085 SURPLUS (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR 17,023 |
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 £ £ £ General expenses Bank charges 62 61 Meeting costs and Christmas gifts 205 336 AGM expenses 124 246 Newsletter 191 52 Website/media costs 179 617 Administration 640 543 1,401 Total Payments 13,085 SURPLUS (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR 17,023 |
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 £ £ £ General expenses Bank charges 62 61 Meeting costs and Christmas gifts 205 336 AGM expenses 124 246 Newsletter 191 52 Website/media costs 179 617 Administration 640 543 1,401 Total Payments 13,085 SURPLUS (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR 17,023 |
£ 1,856 27,406 |
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| 17,023 | 9,404 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF HASLEMERE & DISTRICT HOSPITAL
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
| CURRENT ASSETS CASH DEPOSITS HSBC Treasurers A/C Metrobank COIF Deposit A/C Close Brothers Deposit A/C Virgin Money FT Deposit Lloyds Term Deposit Cash held in trolley Trolley Shop Stock TOTAL ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors NET CURRENT ASSETS RECONCILIATION OF CASH Surplus/(Deficit) for the year Bank balances as at 1 January Bank balances as at 31 December |
2024 £ 1,636 1,873 204,749 117,383 103,760 94,204 69 |
£ 523,674 183 |
2023 £ 1,998 12,889 187,802 112,397 100,000 91,445 120 |
£ 506,651 217 |
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| 523,857 - |
506,868 (288) |
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| 523,857 | 506,580 | |||
| 17,023 506,651 |
9,404 497,247 |
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| 523,674 | 506,651 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................. Mrs J Steward – Hon. Treasurer/Trustee
............................................. Mrs R Parry – Chair/Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF HASLEMERE & DISTRICT HOSPITAL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS
£
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20,000 POC Test Lab 30,000 UCC Equipment 50,000 UCC additional expenses 2,500 Gardening annual cost 6,000 Blinds for physio department 800 Fridges for X Ray & MIU
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1,800 ECG Machine TBA Disabled Weigh Scales TBA PNA T shirt sponsorship TBA Blinds/Chairs Retinopathy Screening TBA Equipment for new outpatients building
111,100 Total commitments (these do not include our share of the project costs of the new outpatients building)
2.
TROLLEY SHOP STOCK
| ROLLEY SHOP STOCK | ||
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| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Stock written off | 38 | 33 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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