LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF COSSHAM HOSPITAL (Registered Charity 2471421 ACCOUNTS FOR THE 12 MONTH PERIOD 31 MARCH 2025
LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF COSSHAM HOSPITAL ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 League of Friends of Cossham Hospital12471421 is registered with the Charity Commissioners and constituted by Deed of Trust. The Trustees are: Mrs M Derrick Mrc Patch Mrs M Nolder Mrs P Patch Mrs G Moore Mrs E Savage Mrs l Draper Mrs P A Stevens Mrs A Smith Mrs H Day Mrsj Cjames The Charity is administered by a management committee comprising Chairman Mrs M Nolder Secretary Mrs P a Stevens Treasurer Mrs M Derrick, Mrs l Draper (canteen) Other members.. Mr C Patch, Mrs P Patch, Mrs E Savage, Mrs A E Smith, Mrs G Moore, Mrs C J James, Mrs H Day, All members of the committee retire annua Ily but are eligible to be re-appointed at the Annual General Meeting. The object of the charity is to mobilise, encourage, foster and maintain the interest of the public in the patients and the support of the work of the Cossham Hospital by means of voluntary service. In planning our activities for the year, the charity kept in mind the Charity Co mmissioner's guidance on public benefit at our trustee meetings. The main focus of our activities remains the operation of the coffee shop, which generated sales of £39,988. After purchasing items of equipment for the hospital cash reserves at the end of the year amounted to £94,886 in the main account, £5,869 in the coffee shop account and £75,295 invested with a St Jame's Place Unit Trust. The main account reserve5 have been increased substantially due to a generous bequest by a former patient of Cossham Hospital. Mrs M Nolder, Chairman Date For and on behalf of the Management Committee
LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF COSSHAM HOSPITAL Independent Examiner's Report PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of League of Friends of Co55ham Hospital I report on the accounts of the charity for the 12 month period ended 31 March 2025. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity trustees consider that an audit is not required under section 114{21 of the Charitie5 Act 2011 and that an ndependent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to Examine the accounts under S145 of the 2011 Act To follow procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515){b) of the 2011 Act And to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual iterns of disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the vlew given by the accounts. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: {1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: (al To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and {b} To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act Have not been met; or {2} To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a better understanding of the accounts to be reached. Christopher David Fear (0752 12798371 27/06/2025
LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF COSSHAM HOSPITAL RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT 12 Month period ending 31 March 2025 2025 2024 RECEIPTS Donations Subscriptions Flying the Flag Other Bequest Miscellaneous 163 347 105 3,471 37,626 600 410 285 170 3,940 297 42,312 5,102 Main Account Income Coffee Shop Account Transfers 24,00 19,598 PAYMENTS Insurance Coffee Shop Equipment Sundry 787 1,960 7,578 673 777 5,272 17,.300 646 10,998 23,995 55,314 . 705 Fees and gains on Unit Trust 3,503 7.765 Surplus on Main Account 58,817 8,470 BANK ACCOUNT BALANCES Bank Balances Brought Foard Main Account Treasury Deposit 39,572 71,792 38,867 64,027 Surplus on Main Account 58,817 8,470 Closing Funds 170,181 111,364 Bank Balances Carried Forward Main Account 94,886 75.295 39,572 71,792 Unit Trust 170,181 111,364 Mrs M Derrick Treasurer Dated
LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF COSSHAM HOSPITAI RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT {COFFEE SHOP) 12 Month Period ending 31 March 2025 2025 2024 RECEIPTS Sales 39,986 32,143 PAYMENTS Barclaycard Charges Food and Provisions stationary (Cards etc for Shop) Miscellaneous 359 14,575 1,448 619 329 11.677 1,759 17,001 13,765 Surplus for Coffee Shop for the Year 22,985 18.378 Transfer to Main Account 24,000 19,598 Surplusl(Deficit) on Bank Account for Year 1.015 1,220 BANK ACCOUNT BALANCES Bank Balance Brought Forward 6,884 8,104 Surplusl(Deficit) for the Year 1,015 1,220 5,869 6,884 Bank Balance Carried Forward 5,869 6,884 Mrs l Draper Treasurer Dated
LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF COSSHAM HOSPITA STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Period ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 CASH FUNDS Main Barclays Bank Account Unit Trust Coffee Shop Bank Accounl 94,886 75,295 5,869 39,572 71,792 6,884 176,050 118,248 LIABILITIES Total Liabilities NIL NIL Mrs M Nolder Chairman Dated q_