The League of Friends of King George Hospital ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The League of Friends of King George Hospital REFERENCE AND ADMINisfRAnVE DAlL5 Chaiman Ruth Joyce Treasurer Derek Jacob5 Secretary Ruth Joyce Other Comtnittee Members Paul Rotryng Louise Wyman Donald Wyman Principal Address 180 Beehive Lane ILFORD IG4 SEE Independent Examiner Rosemary Durham 37 Orient Close St Alban5 ALI IAJ Banker HSBC 74 High Street Barkingside IG6 2DN The League of Friends of King George Hospitsl
REPORTOF THE TRUSTEES The trustees have the pleasure of presenting their Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024. sTRUURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT The shall be a Committee. and the business of the League shall be condurted and managed by the Committee. who may exercise all such powers of the League and do on behalf of the League all such acts as may be exercised and done by the League and as are rkQt by these Rules qUired to be exercised or done by the League in a General Meeting. The Committee shall conslst of the Treasurer of the League and not less than 10 nor more than 20 other persons. No person shall be a member of the Committee who is not a mernber of the League. OBJECT AND POWERS The Object of the League shall be to relieve patients and fomier patients of the Hospital and other Invalids in the communty who are sick. convalescent, disabled, handicapped, infirm or in need of financial assistance and. general to support the charitsble work of the said Hospitsl. For the purpose of carrying the above Object but not otherwise. the League shall have the following powers.. lal To edutate the public in the needs of the patients of King George Hospital and other invalids i the community and to mobilise. encourage, foster and maintain the interest and 51JPPOrt of the public in the said Hospttal. Ibl To assist with the establishment of new Leagues and to foster co-operats.on and intercommunication between Leagues. other tharitable institutions. Local Authorities, Hospltal Authorities and National Health Service Authorities. Icl To give and exchange information and advice and to promote education in all matters relating to hospital management, to promote research and to disseminate the results. Idl To publish, or contribute to the publication of any papers. books. periodicals. reports or other documents. lel To hold conferen, meettngs. lectures. exhibitions and discussions. If) To recruit and to assist in the recruitment of voluntsry workers in an(1 for the Hospitsl. Igl To raise funds and to invtte and retewe contributions from ary person or persons or org3nisations whatsoever by way of subscription, donation or otherwise. Ihl To take and accept gifts of property. whether subject to any special trust or not. for the Object of the League. lil To supplement the service provided by the King George Hospital for the health. welfare and comfort of the patients therein and other invalids in the community by the provision of facilities. buildings and equipment which may be required for the treatment of such patients. or. for the efficient running of the Hospital. (il To provide. or assist in the provislon of. amenities in the King George Hospitsl for patients and staff, including the provision and running of Hospitsl Shops. the estsblishment of clubs, health The League of Friends of King George Hospital
REPORT OF THE TRU5fEES and recreation centres, hostels and rest and conwalescent homes forthe use and benefft of such persons. Ikl To undertake and execute any Charitable Trust. 111 To do all such things as are necessary for the attainment of the above Objert. MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS DURING THE YEAR The ongoing commitment of the Friends of King George Hospital hès been vrtal in addressing the hallen8es faced by the hospital and tts patients, particular in the wake of the COVltk19 pandemic. As the community continues to Cover. our efforts have focused on enhancing patient care. impr¢)ving facilities. and fostering connections within the community. First, we have actively supported the h05PttsI by fundrnising for essential medical equipment and resources. This year, thanks to the generosity of our donors, we were able to provide a Spy Phi machine, which is a unique and versatr.le fluorescence imaging system that provides clinicians wrth a convenient solution for perfusion assessment. We were also able to provide the hospital Vth everyday equipment, such as ITU diaries and a Stoma care trolley. These Contribu"0n5 have been critical in ensuring that the h05Pltal provides the highest standard of care. Secondly, we have been able to enhance the quality of the patient atmosphere by providing the A+E with children's play panels. This was highfy benefiaal as it prowded the children with entertainment and a distraction during what is likely to be a scary and stressful time, thus creating a more comforting enwronment for them. Prior to Covid. the League of Friends ran a very successful shop which both provided a valued servlce, but also generated slgnificant income. The Committee continue discussions with the hospital to reinstate this. In the meantime. legary intome and its interest provides the financial reserves to meet the needs identified on the site. Lastly, it goes without saying that none of this would have been possible wthout the unwavering support of the hospital staff and management. Their dedication and collaboration have been Invaluable In Identlfylng the most pressing needs and ensurin8 that our initfafjvès allgn wlth the hospital's goa15. Together, we continue to strengthen our community bonds and improve the lives of those we serve DECLARATION The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charivs trustees: Ruth Joyc Chairman The League of Friends of King George Hosprtal INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTONTHE ACCOUMtS
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024. which are set out on pages 6 to 8. Responslbilities and basls of report As the trustees of the Charity. you are sponSible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of the Charivs 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 145lSllbl of the Act Independent examlnerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material Matte have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respert: l. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act,. or 2. the accounts do not accord wth those records I have no concerns and have come a(ross 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. 12Durham Rosemary Durham 17th January2025 The League of Friends of King George Hospital RECEIPTSANO PAYMENTSACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Unrestrlrted Restrlrted Totsl 2024 funds funds Total 2023 Retelpts Incoming resources from generated funds: Voluntary incow for generatin8 funds Irwtrnent incorr 656.270 656,270 20.378 20,378 Income resources from charftable activitie5: Grants and senrice delivery contracts 12,048 ToLIl incomlng resources 676,648 676.648 12,729 Payments Charitsble artivltles Governance and running costs {79,4271 (79,4271 14,5171 12061 1206) 11031 Tot31 resources expended 179.633) 179,633 14,6201 Net rnovement In funds 597,015 S97,015 8.109 Funds brought fonmard 140.627 140,627 132518 Funds carried forward at 31 March 2024 737.642 737.642 140,627
The League of Friends of King George H05Pital STATEMENT OF ASSEfs AND LL4BIUTIES AS AT 31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Flxed Assets Current Assets Debtors Money Market Balance Cashatbankandin hand 719.616 18.026 140,627 737,642 140.627 Creditors: amounts falling due withln a year Net CuTrent Assets 737.642 140,627 Net Assets 737,642 140,627 Represented bv: Restricted f¥Jnds Llnre5tricted funds 737.642 140,627 737.642 140,627 The financial statements have been prepared on the receipts and payments basis for accounts. Approved by the Board of Trustees on INSERT SIGNING DATE Signed on their behalf bv- Ruth Joyce Chairman Derek Jacobs Treasurer The League of Friends of King George Hospital
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2024 I. VOLUNTARY INCOME During the year. legacy income of £656.270 was receNed from a generous benefartor. Th15 wlll allow The League of Friends of King Geor8e Hosprtal to contfjnue its essential work In the hospital.