CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 213425
Sidmouth Victoria Hospital Comforts Fund
Unaudited Financial Statements
31 October 2024

Sidmouth Victoria Hospital Comforts Fund
Flnan¢ial Statemenls
Year ended 31 October 2024
Pages
Trustees, annual report
1to4
Independent examiner's report to Ihe Irustees
Statement of financial activilies
Statement of financial position
Notes to the financial statemenls
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Sidmouth Victoria Hospital Comforts Fund
Trustees, Annual Report
Year ended 31 Ociober 2024
The tiuslees present their report and the unaudited financial statements ol the charity for the year
ended 31 October 2024.
Reference and administrallve delails
Registered charily Trame
Sidmoulh Victoria Hospital Comforts Fund
Charity reglstration number
213425
Principal office
The Rews
4 Sidleigh
Sid Road
Sidmoulh
Devon
EX10 9DE
The trustees
Mr G J Vincent
Mr T G Cook- Treasuref
Mrs F Newth - President
Mr J Roberts - Chairman
Mr M J Lavers
Mrs B J Smith
Mrs M C Knights
Mr D Feigie
Mr A Mitchell
Mr M Mertens
Ms N Johnson
Mr S Blylh
Mr S Pearson
(Appointed 22 January 20241
Charlly secrelary
Mrs J Loveridge
Independent examiner
N Smy ACA
Weslcolts ISWI LLP
Chartered Accountants
Queens House
New Street
Honilon
Devon
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Sidmouth Victoria Hospital Comforts Fund
Trustees, Annual Report (eontlnuedj
Year ended 31 October 2024
Stwcture, govemance and management
The charity was founded in 1948 and was registered with the Charity Commission in 1964. The
Sidmoulh Victoria Hospital Comfort5 Fund is an unincorporated association governed by the objects
and rules revised 1956. 2002 and 2021.
Objectives and activities
The principal objective, which has remained unchanged. is lo provide funds lor the purpose of
supplementing, in such manner as the Charity thinks fil, the resources of the Hospital principally by
arousing and maintaining public interest in the Hospital.
There were no poli¢y changes during the year.
The affairs of the Comforts Fund are managed by a committee, comprising the treasurer and not less
than six or more than seventeen members ol the Comforts Fund, and up lo three other persons who
may be co-opted by the committee ilsell. Ai the Annual General Meeting one third ol the committee
members retire. Retiring members are eligible lor re-election.
The committee has power to appoint sub-committees.
No remuneration is paKI lo any committee member. The chairman receives a small honorarium.
The Trustees consider the Charity's activities to be lor the public benefit as the hospital for which the
Charfty provides financial support is lor the use ol the general public within the Sidmouth area.
A¢hlevements and perlormance
The financial statements lor the year ended 31 October 2024 illuslrale our activities for the year.
We have Continued our commitment lo providing hot beverage vending in the wailing area and will
evaluate its eHecliveness after 12 months. The wailing and reception area ol the hospital has been
redeveloped lo provide separate reception facilities lor the Primary Care Doctors and their nurse
praclilioners. We are monitoring the impact on car parking.
Truslees see it as an important part ol the charities role lo support staff and patients in practical ways
and grants lor Christmas gills and celebration food is a feature ol this. We also bought equipment
such as loam javelins so that patients could lake part in their own 'Olympic activities..
Over the year we have had many meetings with NHS Property and RDUH to try lo plan lor the
installation ol solar panels on the roof ol the hospital. We have offered lo fund the installation. This
would allow lor electric car charging points lo be 511ed within the overall delivery ol improved slafl car
parking. 11 fits with the suslainabilrty agenda ol both NHS Property and RDUH. Having secured the
permission ol the freeholder INHS Piopertyl progress is being delayed by the lenanl IRDUHI. We
continue to try lo work in partnership with bolh, lo lind a way forward.
The Therapeutic Garden is very much appreciated by in-patients and visitors. The upkeep is a
considerable commitment lor SVHCF and Iruslees are most grateful to Graham Vincent whose lime
and energy make the garden what it is.
With a number of Iruslees coming lo the end of their terms as Sel out in our conslilulion we have been
working quietly on succession planning. We are committed lo broadening the demographic range
from which we recruit. Potential new trustees have been approached, and we are grateful lo
members of the community for their willingness lo serve.

Sidmouth Victoria Hospital Comforts Fund
Trustees. Annual Report (contlnu8d)
Year ended 31 October 2024
Achievements and performance {¢onNnuodJ
A street collection was arranged this yBar, and il is the view ol trustees that this was important in
keeping the profile of the organisalion in the publi¢ eye. The financial return was modest, and careful
consideration will be given lo future collections. The level ol organisalion and preparation may not be
justified by the money raised and there may be beller ways ol engaging with the community.
Trustees have been well represented al local and regiorTral consullalion events. 11 is the intention of
trustees thal we seek lo foslei strong relationships with both One Devon and the RDUH. Al a senior
level relationships ale cordial and supportive. bul it remains a Iruslralion that we lind il so dillicull to
bring plans lo Iruilion. An example of this is in our attempts lo support the development ol the next
generation ol medical imaging al the hospital. The X-ray facility broke down many months ago and
was judged beyond repair. Our ollers of assistance in improving the facility through matched funding
ol a new machine have been Iruslraled. It remains a high priority lor us lo see this are of the hospital
back in use.
Res•rves Pollcy
The Charity's financial position al 31 October 2024 showed a cash balance of £771,579.
The Trustees Ihelefore consider the resetves to be reasonable al the balance sheet dale.
Future plans
Oui priorities are.
to see the solar panel, electric vehicle charging, car patk re-development project lo Iruilion
lo help to redevelop the X-ray facility at the hospital
to maintain and improve the Therapeutic Garden
lo see the MIU return lo the h05pilal
to help to Te-open ihe day Case surgery unil al the ho$￿'tal
lo plan lor smooth transition in governance through succession planning
to represent the hospital al consullalion events locally and regionally
Publ1¢ benetit
The Trustees have complied with the duly contained in the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard lo
the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.
Risk management
The Trustees have examined the principal areas ol the Charity's operations and considered the major
risks laced in each ol these areas. In the opinion ol the Trustees, the Charity has established
resources and review systems which, under normal condrtions, should allow these risks to be
mitigated to an acceptable level in its day lo day operations.

Sidmouth Victorla Hospital Comforts Fund
Trustees, Annual Report l¢ontlnuedJ
Year ended 31 Ociober 2024
Flnancial revlew
During the year the Charity received income 01 £64,92012023.' £156,804) and incurred expendtture ol
£47,42712023.' £80,023) resullillg in a surplus lor the year of £17,493 {2023- £76,781).
2024
2023
Nurse sponsorship12 years)
Therapeutic garden
Special lifting chairs
Nurse home visit bags
Vending machine
Newspapers lor patients
Delibrillalors
Therapy toys
Physio gym
Sidmoulh Hospice al Home - specialist bathroom
Sidmoulh Hospice al Home - carpark
Cycle stand
Televisions lor patient rooms
Pedometers
Dementia items
14,800
10,903
7,807
3,035
2,383
2,118
1,704
429
114
12,178
2,575
2,406
39,196
12,000
3,852
3,457
537
406
It also includes a contribution of £37012023.. £5191 towards the c05t of the Christmas festivities within
the hospital.
The Injslees. annual report was approved on .Iq l 4lW.?.....-.. and signed on behalf of the board of
Iruslees by..
Mr J Roberts- Chairman
Trustee

Sidmouth Victoria Hospital Comforts Fund
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Sidmouth Victoria Hospiial
Comlorts Fund
Year ended 31 October 2024
I report lo the liuslees on my examination ol the financial slalemenls of Sidmoulh Victoria Hospital
Comforts Fund {'Ihe charity'l lor the year ended 31 October 2024.
Responslbilities and basis ol report
As the liu*ees of the charity you are responsible lor the preparation of the financial slalemenls in
accordance with the requirements ol the Charities Act 2011 I'lhe Acl'l-
I report in respect ol my examination ol the charity's financial statements carried out under section
145 01 the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions
given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl ol the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examinalion. I confimi that no material matters have come lo my allenlion in
connection with the examination giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect ol the charity as required by section 130 of the
Act., or
the financial slalemenls do nol accord with those re¢or(Js,' or
the financial slalemenls do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the
form and content ol accounts sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations
2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair. view which is not a
matter considered as part ol an independent examination.
I have no conceins and have corne across no other mallers in connection with the examination lo
which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding ol the
accounts lo be reached.
N Smy ACA
Westcotts (SW) LLP
Chartered Accountants
Independgnt Examiner
Queens House
New Street
Honiton
Devon
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Date: È ISIJS

Sidmouth Victoria Hospital Comforts Fund
Statemenl of Flnancial Activltles
Year ended 31 October 2024
2024
Unreslricled
funds Total funds Total funds
2023
Note
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
Investment income
40,808
185
23,927
64,920
40,808
185
23,927
64,920
137,599
305
18,900
Total income
156.804
Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activilies
Total expenditure
47,427
47,427
47,427
80,023
47,427
80,023
Net Income and nel movement in funds
17,493
17,493
76,781
Recon¢lllation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
754,086
771.579
754.086
771,579
677,305
754,086
The slalemenl ol financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The notès on pages 8 to 12 tomi part of these flnanclal statements.

Sidmouth Victoria Hospital Comforts Fund
Stalemenl of Financial Position
31 Ociober 2024
2024
2023
Note
Current assets
Oeblors
Cash ai bank and in hand
12
5,713
768.026
5,747
750.229
773,739
755,976
Creditors.. amounts falllng due within one year
Net current assets
13
2,160
1,890
771.579
n1.579
771,579
754,086
754,086
754,086
Total asset$ less current liabilitles
Net assets
Funds of lh¢ charity
Unrestricted funds
771.579
754,086
754,086
Tolal charity funds
14
771,579
These financial stalemenls were approved by the trxsard ol trustees and aulhorised for issue on
%qxM.Ixs......, and are signed on behalf ol the board by=
Mr J Roberts- Chairman
Trustee
Th? notes on paggs 8 to 12 form part of these financial statement

Sidmouth Victoria Hospital Comforts Fund
Noles to the Financial Slatemenls
Year ended 31 October 2024
General infomiation
The chafity is a public benelil entity and a register￿1 charity in England and Wales and is
unincorporated. The address of the principal office is The Rews, 4 Sidleigh, Sid Road, Sidmoulh.
Devon, EX10 90E.
Statement of compliance
These financial slalemenls have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic ol Ireland,. the Statement ol
Recommended Pra¢lice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland IFRS 1021 Icharities
SORP IFRS 10211 and the Charities Act 2011.
Accounting policies
Ba$ls of preparallon
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis. as modified by the
revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured al lair
value through income or expenditure.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.
Value added tax
The charity is not registered lor value added lax. Irrecoverable value added lax is aggregated
along with the expenditure lo which it relates.
Going concern
There are no material uncertainlie5 atKJut the charity's ability lo continue.
Disclosure exemptions
The charity has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS102 from the requiremenl to produce a
cashllow slalemenl because it is a small charity.
Judgernent$ and key sources of egtimalion uncertainly
The preparation ol the financial slalements requires management to make judgements,
eslimales and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These eslimales and judgements
are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other laclors, including expeclalions
of lulure events Ihal are believed lo be leasonable under the circumstances.
Income lax
Under section 505 ICTA 1988 Ihe charity is exempl from certain taxes. Full account is taken ol
tax credits allached lo gifts and qualifying donations.

Sidmouth Victoria Hospital Comforts Fund
Noies lo the Flnancial Statements (conHnuedJ
Year ended 31 October 2024
Accounting polS¢les (conllnued)
Fund accounting
Unieslricted funds are available lor use al the discretion of the Iruslees in furtherance of the
purposes ol Ihe chaiity.
Designated funds ale unresliicled funds earmarked by the Iruslees for specific puiposes.
Reslricled funds are subjected lo reslriclions on their expenditure imtx)sed by Ihe donor.
Incoming resources
All income is included in the statement ol financial activities when the charity is entitled lo the
income and the amount can be quanlilied with reasonable accuracy. The following specific
policies are applied lo particular categories of income..
Donations are included in full in the Statement ol Financial Activities when receivable.
Income from invested funds is accounted for on an accruals basis.
Legacies are accounted lor in the year in which they are confirmed.
Resources expended
Expenditure is accounted lor on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred and incorporates
provision lor known liabilities where costs can be predicted.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs directly in¢uired by the chaiity in the delivery ol ils
activities and seNt￿$ lor ils beneficiaries.
Fundraising costs are those costs incurred in seeking voluntary contributions.
Governance costs comprise all costs incurred in running the charity itsell as an organisalion.
Financial instruments
A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the enlily become5 a party to the
conlraclual provisions ol the instrument.
Basic financial instruments ale initially recognised al the amount receivable or payable including
any related transaction costs, unless the arrangement conslilules a financing Iransaclion, where
il is recognised al the present value ol the lulure payments discounted al a market rate ol
interest lor a similar debt inslrumenl.
Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured al the cash or other
consideration expected lo be paid Of received and not discounted.
Debt instruments are subsequently measured al amortised cost.

Sidmouth Victoria Hospital Comforts Fund
Noles to Ihe Flnancial Slatements (continued)
Year ended 31 October 2024
Donations and legacies
Unresliicled Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds
2024
Funds
2023
Donations
Oonalions
50
4,226
4,226
Legacies
Legacies
40,758
40.808
40,758
40.808
133,373
133,373
137,599
137,599
Other tradlng activities
Unrestricted Total Funds Unresiricled Total Funds
Funds
2024
Funds
2023
Fundraising events
185
185
305
305
Investment income
Unreslricled Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds
2024
Funds
2023
Bank interest receivable
23.927
23,927
18,900
18,900
Expenditure on charitable a¢tlvities by fund type
Unrestricted Total Fund$ Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds
2024
Funds
2023
Sidmoulh Victoria Hospital
Support costs
44,974
2,453
44,974
2,453
47,427
77,999
2,024
77.999
2.024
47,427
80,023
80,023
Expenditure on charitable a¢tlvlties by a¢llvlty type
Activities
undertaken
directly Support costs
Total funds Total funds
2024
2023
Sidmouih Victoria Hospital
Governance costs
44,974
44,974
2,453
47,427
77,999
2,024
2,453
2,453
44.974
80,023
10-

Sidmouth Victoria Hospital Comforts Fund
Notes lo the Financial Statements (conllnuÈdJ
Year ended 31 October 2024
Independenl examinatlon fees
2024
2023
Fees payable lo the independent examiner for-
Independent examillalion of the financial statements
Other financial Services
1,152
1,152
2,304
945
945
1.890
10. Staff costs
No salaries or wages have been paid lo employees, including the members ol the committee
during the year.
The average head count ol employees during the year was Nil12023'. Nil).
No employee received employee benefits ol more than £60,000 during the year12023.' Nill-
11. Trusle• remuneration and expenses
Trustees are not employees of the Charity, howevei the Chaiiman received an honorarium ol
£20012023.. £2001.
No Iruslees were reimbursed expenses during the year.
12. Debtors
2024
2023
Other debtors
5.713
5,747
13. Credltors: amounts falling due withln one year
2024
2023
Accruals and deferred income
2,160
1,890
11

Sidmouth Victoria Hospital Comforts Fund
Notes to the Financial Slatements (C￿￿{1￿￿eLl)
Year ended 31 October 2024
14. Analysls of charitable funds
Unrestricted fund$
At
1 November
2023
At
31 October
2024
2024
Income
Expendiluie
Genefal funds
754,086
64,920
147.4271
771.579
Al
1 November
2022
Al
31 October
2023
2023
Income
Expenditure
General funds
677,305
156,804
180,0231
754,086
15. Analysis ol net a$set$ between funds
2024
Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds
2024
Current assels
Creditors less than 1 year
Net asset$
773.739
12,1601
771,579
T13,739
(2.160)
771,579
2023
Unreslricled Total Funds
Funds
2023
Current assets
Creditors less than 1 year
Net assets
755,976
11,8901
754,086
755,976
11,8901
754,086
16. Related parties
There were no related party transactions during Ihe year.
12-