Friends of West Suffolk Hospital Patron.. The Marquess of Bristol ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Charity Number 251356 Affiliated to Attend (Formerly the National Association of Hospital Community Friends) Knlght$ Lowe Chartered accountants Eldo House. Kempson Way Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 7AR
THE FRIENDS OF THE WEST SUFFOLK HOSPITAL Re Istèod Chari No.251356 CONTENTS Trustees Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Accounts Independent Examiner's Report Thefollowinq poges do notform port of the stotutory uccounts Annual Svbscrlptions io
THE FRIEND5 OF THE WEST SUFFOLK HOSPITAL Re istered Charit No.251356 TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT For the ear ended 30" June 2024 Frlends Trustees Mrs Julie Macleod Mrs I Cory Mrs S Sieele MrDCory Mrs R Lon8man MTS A Pearce Mr D Blackman Chair Wice Chair Treasurer and Secretary Admlnlstrat5¥e Snforniatlon Correspondence address The Friends of West Suffolk Hospital C/0 Voluntary Services West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Hardwick Lane Bury St Edmunds IP33 2QZ Tel no.. 01284 713169 Email.. voluntar .s rvices wsh.nh .uk Email Frlends Treasurer.. treasurLknr friendsofwsh.co.uk Chalrmans report. Revlew of •ctl¥ltles and oblertl¥es. achlevements and perft*rmance. We have had a busy year within The Friends, with the shop increasin8 Its turnover and popularity and the Trustees awardin8 8rants to various departments across the Trust. Llzzle and her team have continued to serve the patients. visitors and staff with thelr enthusiasm In the shop on the Bround floor, the onllne shop, and the trolley seThice which visits the wards. A new streamlined pro¢ess for staff to apply for 8rants to The Friends. implemented last year, proved to be a 8reat success, with applicants shortlisted makin8 presentations to the trustees, which helped in reachin8 decisions in a timelier fashion. We have been pannering with the trusts communications department in securing publicity within the community and media. Our thanks to Or Carol Steed, deputy dirertor of Workforce, Organisational Development and Learning, for her support and assistance with both this and the new process for Brant applications. A new found of applicaiions will be invited imminently. We have bid farewell to Gwyneth Pettit. assistant to Lizzie who has been with The Friends almost 20 years. We wish her well in her much deserved retirement. My thanks to OUT Trustees for their attendance. dili8ence and enthusiasm over the past year. As we head into the new year, we shall also bid fond farewell to Trustee Mr David Cory. who has been a part of the West Suffolk Hospit81 man and boy in some form or another for more than 60 years. As always, the charity wouldn't run in the smooth effective way that it does without our Trtasurer Sarah Steele, who keeps 311 the T's crossed and the I's dotted- we thank Sarah for her dedication.
THE FRIENDS OF THE WE5TSUFFOLK HOSPITAL Re istered Charit No.251356 TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT For the ear ended 30, June 2024 Chairmans rÈport- Review of activities and oblertives. achievements and perforni•n¢e Icontinuedl Finally. my personal thanks to our volunteers who attend the hospital day in day out. come rain or shine, to assist in the shop and the trolley seryice. A150 to the staff in Voluntary Services, you are much appreciated and of course to you our Members. Flnanclal review Durin8 the year, net outgoing resources amounted to £23.237 compared to net incoming resources of £2,827 for the previous year. Further detail is shown on pa8e 4 of the accounts. Fund balances carried forward amount to £122.41012023- £145,647) Strurture and 8ov¢rnan¢e The Friends of West Suffolk Hospital Trustees Committee comprises of 7Trustees. They are joined. bv invitation, by the Trust's Deputy Director of Workforce. Organis3tional Development and Learning who represents the Trust in an advisory capacity, the Trust's Voluntary Services Mana8er, and The Friends. Shop Mana8er. Under normal circumstances the Trustees meet once every two months to give oversi8ht and guidance to issues and opportunities arisinB from the charity's linancial positton, its membership, the staffin8 and 8eneral runnin8 of the Friends Shop, and any other matters arbsin8 from its inter-relationship with the Trust it5ell and the Trust's own charity My Wish. A8ain. under normal circumstances. the Trustees will hold an Annual General Meeting once a year to whom all members afe explicitly invited. This invitation accompanits a printed copy of the charity's Annual Report for the year. Of primary importance to the Trustees Trs the opportunity to help The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust and its associated community healthcare services through grants for equipment, refurbishment of facilities. enhancements to services and items of comfort in cases where The Trust is tjnable to provide the appropriate funds. When sufficient funds are available, bids for projecis ale requested (normally once every 12-18 monthsl. Those bids that can be shown to offer clear benefit to a wide spectrum of palienls, staff and visitors.. value for money,. and securityllon8evity of ihe investment. are then awarded grants where the charity's available funds permit. The Charity'5 Constitution allows for between 5 and 9 Trustees. From time to time, the TrLSStees will write out to all members inviting expressions of interest in becomin8 a Trustee- particularly where the Committee can see a need for a particular skill set. Anyone. whether a current member or not, who has an interest in becoming a Trustee 15 31s0 welcome to contatt the Chair or the Treasurer at any time. They will be given an opportunity to join one of the normal Trustee meetin85 and will then have a more formal meeting with either the Chair or the Vice-chair. If both parties ale still interested, the Committee will discuss and vote on the subject as normal. The Charity's Constitution is publicly available on the Charities Comms$5ion website or by specific request to the Secretary.
THE FRIENDS OF THE WEST SUFFOLK HOSPITAL Re istered Chari No.251356 TRUSTEE5 ANNUAL REPORT For the ear ended 30, June 2024 Reserves Pollty All funds are held for the benelit of the hospital and its patients. In Considering the reserves policy, the Trustees have identified the need to hold back sufficient funds to ensure any unforeseen emergency expendilure can be honoured and to ensure that the Friends Shop can continue to fun should any of its management staff require long terni sick leave. Funds held as CustodSan No charitable funds are held by any Trustee as custodian. Si8ned on behalf of the Board of Trusiee julie MacLeod Chairman Date- 71.1•.¥•¥
THE FRIENDS OF THE WEsf SUFFOLK HOSPITAL Re 1Stered Chari 140.251356 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVlEs For the ear ended 30th June 2024 Restrlrted Unrestrlrted 2024 2023 In¢ome and Expenditure Incom• Ann¢Jal Subscripttons Memorial Donatign5 Personal & Special Donations Legacies Friend5 Colleuion Boxes Lost property sale Income Tax recovered on Gift Aid 520 635 310 36.625 31 81 97 520 635 310 36.625 31 81 97 845 448 923 20,774 81 216 137 Note 2 Note 2 Note 3 38.299 21.289 38,299 21.289 23,424 9,399 Profit from Shop Note 5 Total Income 59,588 59,588 32.823 Dlrert Charltable Expendlture Chaiitable Project Grants Note 4 79,080 79,080 27,086 Other Expendltur• Independent Examlnaiion Fee National Lea8ue of Friends- Insurance Website Costs Other expense 1,4CQ 1.217 951 177 1,4C(I 1.217 951 177 1,250 1,159 501 Total £xpendltur• 82.825 82,825 29,996 Net loutyolnilllrKorn5ni resouf¢es 123,2371 123,2371 2,827 Fund balance brouBht fon¥ard 145,647 145,647 142.820 Fund balance Carrfed forward 122,410 122,410 145,647
THE FRIENDS OF THE WEST SUFFOLK HOSPITAL Re istÈrÈd Charit No.251356 BALANCE SHEEr As at 30th June 2024 2024 2023 Current A$5ets Stock Gift Aid Tax due Other debtors Cash at Bank 13.065 12,545 146 15.98S 370 154,929 3.313 2,809 190,097 14.102 17.209 165.521 7.775 2.552 220,318 Current account CAF Main account CAF Shop account Cash in Hand .. Current Llabllltles Trade Creditors VAT Independent Examination Fee 93,835 2,723 1.350 39.972 3.228 1,250 97.908 44.450 Net Assets 122.410 145,647 R•pre5ented by: Unrestricted Inccrfne Funds 122,410 145,647 Approved b the Trustses on 31.1•. and signed on iheir behalf by.. Mrs Julie Chaiiman leod
THE FRIENDS OFTHE WESTSUFFOLK HOSPITAL 1Stered Cha No.251356 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the ear endÈd 301h June 2024 l. Accountln8 Pollcles General The Charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with A¢countin6 and Reportin8 by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Prartice applicable to charittes preparing their accounts In accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in ihe UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffertive l January 20191. Financial Reporting Siarbdard 102. the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the Uniied Kingdom and Republic of Ireland and the Charities Act 2011 and have been prepared under the historical Cost convention. Fund Accountlni Unrestricted funds consist ol funds which the trust may use at its discretion for tts maln object5. Restricted Funds consist ol funds received for specific proje(ts on which the donor has imposed restrictlons for its application. Income r•co8nltlon All income is recoBnised once the Charity ha5 entitlement to the income. it is probable that the Income wlll be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. Donations are recognlsed when the chèrty has received the money. Legacy gifts are recognised on a case by case basis. Expendlture reco8nlt5on Liabilities are fecoÉnised a5 expenditvre as soon as there is a le8al of constructive obli8ation committin8 the charity to that expenditvre. it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. 2 Don•tlons 2024 MeMOal Donatlons In memory of Mrs Daphne Parr In memory of Frances Feltwell In memory of David RH Hughes In memory of Caroline Paimenter iio 285 90 150 635 Donatlons Mrs G K Laursen-jones Muntons PIC Mrs D H Kirkham Others of £25 and less 100 100 io 310
THE FRIENDS OF THE WEST SUFFOLK HOSPITAL istered Charl No.251356 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the ear ended 30th June 2024 3. Legaciès 2024 Unrestrfrted Funds The late Mrs Patricia Hilary Buck The late Mr HenryAllreO Noquet 35.625 36,625 4 Charitable Project Grants 2024 Unrestrlrted Funds Courtesy packs Christmas Trees Paediatric physiotherapy. children's exercise bike Syr8ical/Eye Treatment Cenire. ophthalmic chair Paedlatric Assessment Unit. waiting area sealin8 Emergency Department, blood pressure monitor Occupalional Therapy Community A55essment, games equipment Geneial surgery, VAAFT device Voluntary Services. 12-part mini torso Voluntary Services, portering wheel¢hair5 Wald G4. demefttia patient activity kits Oulpatient Department. redecoration and snage Maternity Department. birthin8 aids Anaesthesia Department. portable ultrasound scan probes CT Scanning, phlebotomy chai Neonatal Unit. electric reclinin8 ¢hJirs Wheelchaii Seryices, new rehabilitation workshop eouipment Macmillan Unit. nausea reduction equipment Ward G8, stroke therapy auivity sets Movin8 and Handlin6 Department. Ra12er Chairs Speech and Language Therapy. expiratory muscle strength trainers Additional grant for bariatiic steps with handrails Other Brants under £50 Less.. Rescinded Grant- Endoscopy Fridge & TV 839 288 730 3,591 5,838 1.350 269 9,596 173 3.420 120 541 273 14,220 1,429 5.688 834 450 540 25,171 3,929 520 20 17501 79.080
THE FRIENDS OF THE WEST SUFFOLK frIOSPITAL Re istered Charl No.251356 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the ear ended 3Qth June 2024 S Thè fr10sPital Shop 2024 2023 Shop Incomè Sales Donations to shop 194.113 14.949 209,062 149,356 14.122 163,478 C05t of Sales Openin8 Stock Purchases and consumables 12.545 11.952 125.753 138,298 13.065 94.925 106,877 12.545 Closin8 Stock 125,233 94.332 Gross Profti Int•r•st In¢ome 83,829 295 69,146 192 Expenses W38es Rates Travel expenses Charges Sundry 56,045 289 54.300 551 55 4,597 436 6,310 191 62,835 59,939 Net ProflVILossI 21.289 9.399 6 Contlngent Asset. Leycy Income As at 30 lune 2024. the charity had been notified of one residuary legacy, from which interim payments have been received but further amounts may also be due. the value of which is uncertain. At the date of siBnin6 these accounts. no further information has been received and so no furthew amounts due from the legacy have been accrued.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF THE FRIENDS OF THE WEST SUFFOLK HOSPITAL Re istèrèd Charit No.251356 I report to the Charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30, June 2024 which are set out on pages I to 8. Re5ponslblllties and Basis of Report As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in a¢¢ordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of ihe Charit5 accounts carrled out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 1451511bl of the Act. Independent Examlner's Ststement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matlers have come to my èttention in connection with the examinatlon giving me cause to believe that in any material iespect.. accountlft8 records were not kept in respect of the chariiy as required by section 130 of the Act,. or 2. the accounts do not accord wilh those records.. or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requiiements Concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities IA¢counts and Reportsl Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'irue and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent exarnination. 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 undefSt3ndin8 of ihe actounts to be reached. James Kn The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Knights Lowe Chartered Accountants Eldo House Kempson Way Bury St Edrnunds Suffolk IP32 7AR Date:
THE FRIENDSOFTHE WESTSUFFOLK HOSPtrAL Re istered Chari No.251356 THIS PAGE DOES NOT FORM PARTOF THESTA TUTORY ACCOUNTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS 2023 24 Arn Anon2 Mrs P Arbon Mr P Attwood Mrs 8 R Barber Mr & Mrs D BlackrnaTh Mrs E Brav Mf A D Butcher Mrs J Campbell M¥s E J Clarke Miss M Colegate Mr & Mr5 G Copsey Mr D Crawle¥ Mi$5J Cl Curtis rRJ&Mr5FMDelorev Mis A Denby Mr J D Dennis Mr & Mrs J D Dennis Mrs J Devereux Mrs M Duncan Ms E. English Miss K Flemin8 Mrs A K Freeman MrJ Glen Mrs J Grant Mr5 L Griffith iO.t¥J J A Hardy Mrs G Harris Mrs D Kirkham Mr & Mrs Lewis Mrs R Lon8rnan Mr D Martin 10.00 5.00 20.00 5.00 10.00 20.C 25.ts) 20.(K) 20.(KI io. 10.00 io. io.th) 20. 25.00 io. lo.7 10.00 10.00 Mrs J Moore Mr S Orbell Mrs P Paine Ms V Pashler-Wri8hi Mrs A Pearce Mrs G Pet¢ilt Mrj E Ran¢J Mr P Raven Mrs D Ro8efs Mr M Smith Mrs S A Steele Mr J M Trappes.Lomax Mrs R E Wallace Mr S R Whitwell Mrs D Wri8ht Mr & Mrs C Youn io.c 20.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 io. 10.00 25.00 10.00 20.CQ 20.(KJ 10.00 io.r 10.00 10.0) Total 520 Due to the £05t of stationery and postage. the Friends will no longer provide written receipts for subscriptions. E-rnail receipts will 8ladly be sent if the member ha5 provided their e-mail address io