FRIENDS of CATERHAM DENE HOSPITAL
Registered Charity No. 251089
Annual Report & Accounts
for the year ended 29th February 2024
FRIENDS of CATERHAM DENE HOSPITAL
Annual Report for the year ended 29th February 2024
Friends of Caterham Dene Hospital, Caterham Dene Hospital, Church Road, Caterham, Surrey CR3 5RA is constituted by Deed of Trust and is a registered charity numbered 251089.
The charity is administered by a committee as follows:
Chair: Mr John Hazell Treasurer: Mr Steve Slade Other Members: Mrs Rosemary Bailey Mrs Helen Denton Mrs Hetty Duck (appointed 18 May 2023) Mrs Jane Hampson (appointed 18 May 2023) Mr Geraint Jenkins (appointed 18 May 2023) Mrs Jean Mallery Mrs Linda Woodland Mrs Jill Brookes (retired 18 May 2023) Mrs Rita Rawson (retired 18 May 2023)
Independent Examiner: Mr Robin Hagenaars
Object
The object of the charity is to provide a link between Caterham Dene Hospital and the local community, to provide better equipment, amenities and facilities for patients at the hospital. The charity works closely with the management of the hospital and with First Community Health and Care, who have been contracted by the NHS Surrey Heartlands Health and Care Partnership to provide community healthcare and manage the hospital.
Public Benefit
The trustees believe the charity’s objectives and policies satisfy the need to deliver a public benefit from the activities undertaken.
Operations
The day to day operations of the charity is delegated to the Chair and Treasurer who report to the trustees at regular committee meetings. We continue to seek individuals who are interested to be involved in the operations of the charity. New trustees receive a copy of the Essential Trustee leaflet, a copy of the last published accounts, up to date accounting information and are inducted into the strategy of the Charity.
Membership
The charity has approximately 400 paid up members subscribing a minimum annual membership fee of £10, with a significant number of members contributing a higher sum. All members are requested to pay by standing order and are urged to sign a gift aid form where this is appropriate. In 2023/24 the charity received £6,239 from annual membership subscriptions, with a gift aid recovery from HM Treasury currently being prepared.
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Fund Raising
The charity usually holds a number of fund raising events throughout the year and also operates a shop in the reception area of the hospital. Fund raising events in 2023/24 generated a net income of £2,591 with a further £4,497 generated from the operation of the shop.
The charity is also very appreciative of the donations received from local individuals and organisations totalling £2,273 in 2023/24. In addition, the charity received a legacy of £11,030 from the estate of a local resident.
Reserves
The charity has reserves of £140,715 as at 29 February 2024 and has regular meetings with the management of the hospital to identify where funding by the charity would be beneficial to the hospital and patients. Our reserves policy is to hold at least £50,000 as a reserve fund and is designed to allow the charity to operate when fundraising does not provide sufficient funds in any year.
Donations/Public benefit
In 2023/24 the charity donated £40,449 of equipment to the hospital and also provided £9,328 for patient amenities at the hospital. The Chair regularly meets with the hospital management to discuss areas where the charity can provide funding. In the past 15 years the charity has provided funding to the hospital of £483,380.
Working with Children and Vulnerable Adults
Volunteers who have 1 to 1 contact with patients are required to have a DBS check.
Serious Risks
There have not been any serious incidents that would cause a significant loss of funds or pose serious risks to the charity’s beneficiaries, resources or reputation.
For and on behalf of the trustees.
JOHN HAZELL Chair
STEVE SLADE Treasurer
Date: 13 May 2024
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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Friends of Caterham Dene Hospital
Charity No 251089
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 29 February 2024.
Responsibilities & Basis of Report
As the charity's trustees 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 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the 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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the accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with those records; or
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the accounts did 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.
Robin Hagenaars Flat 9 Central House 2 Kings Road Fleet Hampshire
Date: 13 May 2024
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FRIENDS OF CATERHAM DENE HOSPITAL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
| Note RECEIPTS Subscriptions Income from trading (net) 2 Fund raising income (net) 3 Gift Aid Donations Legacies & Gifts in Memory Interest received TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS Direct Charitable Expenditure: Equipment purchased 4 Amenities provided 5 Management & Administration: Admininstration Printing Newsletter Insurance TOTAL PAYMENTS (DEFICIT) / SURPLUS FOR THE PERIOD UNRESTRICTED FUNDS - brought forward UNRESTRICTED FUNDS - carried forward REPRESENTED BY: Cash at Banks Petty Cash Nationwide Building Society Barclays Bank PLC |
£ £ 6,239 4,497 2,591 833 2,273 11,030 3,623 31,086 40,449 9,328 49,777 191 702 690 1,583 51,360 (20,274) 160,989 140,715 12 8,630 132,073 140,715 2023/24 |
£ £ 6,527 4,366 3,907 3,769 2,630 943 341 22,483 10,036 3,924 13,960 68 676 645 1,389 15,349 7,134 153,855 160,989 12 49,527 111,450 160,989 2022/23 |
£ £ 6,527 4,366 3,907 3,769 2,630 943 341 22,483 10,036 3,924 13,960 68 676 645 1,389 15,349 7,134 153,855 160,989 12 49,527 111,450 160,989 2022/23 |
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| 22,483 | |||
| 13,960 1,389 |
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| 191 702 690 |
68 676 645 |
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| 15,349 | |||
| 7,134 153,855 |
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| 160,989 | |||
| 12 49,527 111,450 |
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| 160,989 |
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FRIENDS OF CATERHAM DENE HOSPITAL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable Standards and Statements of Recommended Practice.
| 2023/24 | 2022/23 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **2 ** | INCOME FROM TRADING | ||||||
| Sales | Purchases Net income | Sales | Purchases Net income | ||||
| Dene Shop - General | 3,814 | 107 | 3,707 | 3,890 | 429 | 3,461 | |
| Dene Shop - Cards | 1,971 | 1,181 | 790 | 1,752 | 847 | 905 | |
| 5,785 | 1,288 | 4,497 | 5,642 | 1,276 | 4,366 | ||
| 2023/24 | 2022/23 | ||||||
| **3 ** | FUND RAISING INCOME | ||||||
| Income | Expenses Net income | Income | Expenses Net income | ||||
| Tandridge Lottery | 1,245 | - | 1,245 | 1,461 | - | 1,461 | |
| Bazaar | 1,143 | 320 | 823 | 1,147 | 75 | 1,072 | |
| Ebay Sales | 214 | - | 214 | 437 | - | 437 | |
| Summer Sale | 195 | - | 195 | - | - | - | |
| Caterham Carnival | 95 | 40 | 55 | ||||
| Everyclick / Amazon / Give as You Live | 59 | - | 59 | 70 | - | 70 | |
| Street Collection | - | - | - | 314 | - | 314 | |
| Craft Fairs | - | - | - | 295 | - | 295 | |
| Car Boot Sales | - | - | - | 258 | - | 258 | |
| 2,951 | 360 | 2,591 | 3,982 | 75 | 3,907 |
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FRIENDS OF CATERHAM DENE HOSPITAL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
| 2023/24 | 2022/23 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| **4 ** | EQUIPMENT PURCHASED | ||
| Scanner | 22,184 | - | |
| Shelving Units | 7,022 | - | |
| TVs & Installation works | 4,574 | - | |
| Tables for Ward | 2,736 | - | |
| Ear, Nose & Throat Equipment | 1,330 | - | |
| TV for Day Room | 996 | - | |
| Commodes | 750 | - | |
| Fridge for Ward | 360 | - | |
| Book for MIU | 205 | - | |
| Gazebo for Fundraising Activities | 120 | - | |
| Microwave for Staff | 95 | - | |
| Equipment Service Plan | 77 | - | |
| Multi Adjustable Chairs (x 2) | - | 5,451 | |
| Elk Lifting Cushion | - | 1,690 | |
| Therabands | - | 1,185 | |
| Pharmacy Refridgerator | - | 762 | |
| Shelving Units & Boxes for Store Room | - | 602 | |
| Events Banner | - | 195 | |
| Dumbells for Physio | - | 151 | |
| 40,449 | 10,036 | ||
| 5,451 | |||
| 2023/24 | 2022/23 | ||
| **5 ** | AMENITIES PROVIDED | ||
| Flower Bed Replacement | 4,629 | - | |
| Newspapers | 2,873 | 2,467 | |
| Signage | 684 | - | |
| Christmas Blankets, Hamper, Cakes & Tree | 487 | 596 | |
| Patients' Slippers | 302 | 572 | |
| Ward Toiletries | 180 | 226 | |
| Miscellaneous Items (less than £100 each) | 173 | 63 | |
| 9,328 | 3,924 |
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