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

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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
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THE FRIEND5 OF THE WEST SUFFOLK HOSPITAL
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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.

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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.

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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•.¥•¥

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIV￿lEs
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

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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

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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
MeMO￿al Donatlons
In memory of Mrs Daphne Parr
In memory of Frances Feltwell
In memory of David RH Hughes
In memory of Caroline Paimenter
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285
90
150
635
Donatlons
Mrs G K Laursen-jones
Muntons PIC
Mrs D H Kirkham
Others of £25 and less
100
100
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310

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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 s￿nage
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

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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
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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 Charit￿5 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:

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THIS PAGE DOES NOT FORM PARTOF THESTA TUTORY ACCOUNTS
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS 2023
24
Ar￿n
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
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