Annual report 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022
The Friends of Charing Cross Hospital Charing Cross Hospital Fulham Palace Road London W6 8RF
Registered charity number 263055
Trustees during the period Mr James Bezer Chair (resigned 5/22) Ms Kayla Chrysler Treasurer (resigned 4/22) Ms Charlotte Rawley Mr Vincenzo Martinelli Secretary, from July 22 Chair (appointed 10/21) Mr Kavyesh Vivek (appointed 10/21) Ms Luisa Messina (appointed 7/22) Mr Daniel de Wolf (appointed 7/22) Mr Kelvin Kwok Treasurer (appointed 10/22)
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notes to the accounts and comply with the charity’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and the relevant version of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
Objectives
The objectives of The Friends of Charing Cross Hospital are:
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to provide funds for equipment and support projects, to benefit the Hospital, the patients and the local community;
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to increase public awareness of the needs of patients of Charing Cross Hospital to mobilise support and raise funds;
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to develop and maintain an active membership of the charity;
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to liaise and connect with other like-minded organisations and also voluntary services;
Governance and management
The chair in a voluntary capacity oversees the staff and general operation of the charity’s work, assisted by the Treasurer and the board of trustees.
There have been changes in the Board of trustees and these are still ongoing. Two new trustees had been recruited in October 2021, and two more trustees were recruited in July 2022, with the addition of a new Treasurer in October 2022. The total number of current trustees is six.
Trustees are recruited through word of mouth and/or posting of the roles on specific recruitment channels for third sector volunteers, and some have been known to one or more of the current trustees. The Chair and other Board members are tasked with interviewing prospective trustees. If accepted, the trustee may join the Board straight away and they are later formally voted in at the AGM.
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Annual report 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022
Grant Applications
The charity invites grant applications from the hospital and local community for grants to purchase equipment and fund projects that will support and benefit the patients, staff and local community. The trustees take into account the purpose and benefit of each application before agreeing to provide the funds in line with the objectives of the charity.
| During | the year, we supplied the following grants: | £ |
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| • | Augmented reality software for biopsy training | 10,000 |
| We grant funded the development of a training application for the | ||
| Imaging Department at the Hospital. The application will enhance | ||
| training days and enable effective distance learning and improve | ||
| local teaching training and education. The grant is used to | ||
| supplement previous grants provided by the imaging department at | ||
| Charing Cross Hospital | ||
| • | New Blood Pressure Monitor at Dr Uppal and Partners Surgery | 1,554 |
| We fully grant funded a blood pressure monitor in the waiting room of | ||
| the surgery would allowpatients to ‘self-screen’key measurements, | ||
| including blood pressure readings, weight and assist in the detection | ||
| of arrhythmias. This saves valuable clinical staff time and costs and | ||
| allows clinical staff to see more patients. | ||
| • | The Smile Brigade |
1,000 |
| The Smile Brigade is a small social enterprise working to address | ||
| physical, social, emotional and mental health needs. Drawing on | ||
| from the success of last year's Christmas event, they have partnered | ||
| with Hammersmith and Fulham council to provide free Christmas meals | ||
| to just under 2000 elderly residents. | ||
| • | Ukraine Appeal through H&F giving | 1,000 |
| In the aftermath of the beginning of the military conflict, in April 2021 | ||
| we joined the appeal launched by H&F giving for the | ||
| establishment of a solidarity fund to support Ukrainian refugees | ||
| resettling in Hammersmith. | ||
| • | Paediatric and Neonate Oximeter at Ashville Surgery | 869 |
| We fully grant funded at Paediatric and Neonate Oximeter at Ashville |
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Surgery. Following on from a monitor they purchased last year, the new equipment would aid accurate diagnosis, helping them to further assess the child and give them more tools to competently diagnose the younger children / babies.
- Christmas gifts for hospital wards at Charing Cross Hospital
885
We donated and distributed over 450 gifts across 28 wards throughout Charing Cross Hospital.
Total Grants for the year 15,308
Hospital Community Services
The Friends’ Shop
In November 2020, our Friends shop was handed over permanently to Imperial Trust and our staff member was transferred over too where he retained his role in the shop.
On-site activities
We have retained our office space on-site at the Hospital, although during the reporting year there was understandably still very limited access, due to the COVID-19 pandemic
For the same reasons, we have been unable to hold our usual book sales, Christmas fund-raising activities, funding for live music on the wards and our Christmas ward gifts. We hope to resume these as soon as possible.
Donations and legacies
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We receive donations via our website and social media links; also through Paypal Giving.
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Occasionally, we receive donations through Charities Aid Foundation.
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We can accept annual member subscription payments through Go Cardless.
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We receive money on an irregular basis from legacies and one-off donations from grateful patients and their families.
Looking ahead
Charities are being called upon more than ever to support their communities, whilst at the same time facing unprecedented challenges for the future. Support for most vulnerable and isolated community members played an essential part in helping people continue to survive and access the help they needed. We were in the fortunate position of being able to collaborate with other local charities to ensure the most vulnerable were given some much needed support. With our Board being strengthened with new trustees in place, bringing fresh ideas and new energy, we will strive to grow and continue to serve the hospital patents, NHS staff and the local community in Hammersmith
Signed on behalf of the trustees on 26/4/23
………………………… Vincenzo Martinelli, Chair
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THE FRIENDS OF CHARING CROSS HOSPITAL
Charity number 263055
Accounts for the year ended 30th June 2022
Fulham Palace Road London W6 8RF
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THE FRIENDS OF CHARING CROSS HOSPITAL Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities For the year ended 30[th] June 2022
The Charities Act requires the Board of Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity as at the end of the financial year and of the surplus or deficit of the charity. In preparing those financial statements, the Board is required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and then apply then consistently;
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
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Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business
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State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements
The Trustees are also responsible for maintaining adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and which are sufficient to show and explain the charity’s transaction and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with regulations made under the Charities Act. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The Trustees are also responsible for the content of the trustees’ report, and the responsibility of the independent examiner in relation to the trustees’ report i s limited to examining the report and ensuring that, on the face of the report, there are no inconsistencies with the figures disclosed in the financial statements.
The accounts were approved by the trustees on 26/4/23
And signed on their behalf by:
…………………………………………… Vincenzo Martinelli, Chair
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THE FRIENDS OF CHARING CROSS HOSPITAL Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 30[th] June 2022
| Notes | Unrestricted Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2022 | Total 2021 | |
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| £ | £ | £ | |||
| Income | |||||
| Donations | 4,849 | - | 4,849 | 4,453 | |
| Legacy Income | 60,000 | - | 60,000 | 32,988 | |
| Subscriptions | 377 | - | 377 | 425 | |
| Fundraising and Sundry Income | - | - | - | 11,867 | |
| Bank interest | 2 | - | 2 | 3 | |
| Job Retention Scheme Grant | - | - | - | 5,622 | |
| Total Income | 65,228 | - | 65,228 | 55,358 | |
| Expenditure | |||||
| Cost of sales | 169 | - | 169 | 7,484 | |
| Grants paid to the hospital and local community | 15,308 | - | 15,308 | 20,120 | |
| Running costs of the charity | 2 | 27,694 | - | 27,694 | 9,756 |
| Total Expenditure | 43,171 | - | 43,171 | 37,360 | |
| Net Income | 22,057 | - | 22,057 | 17,999 | |
| Funds bought forward | 238,911 | 8,416 | 247,327 | 229,328 | |
| Funds carried forward | 260,967 | 8,416 | 269,383 | 247,327 |
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THE FRIENDS OF CHARING CROSS HOSPITAL Balance Sheet As at 30[th] June 2022
| Notes | 2022 | 2021 | |||||
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| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||
| Fixed Assets | |||||||
| Tangible Assets | 3 | - | - | ||||
| Current Assets | |||||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 275,011 | 259,002 | |||||
| 275,011 | 259,002 | ||||||
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 4 | 5,628 | 11,675 | ||||
| Net Assets | 269,383 | 247,327 | |||||
| Unrestricted funds | 6 | 260,967 | 238,911 | ||||
| Restricted funds | 7 | 8,416 | 8,416 | ||||
| Total Funds | 269,383 | 247,327 |
The accounts were approved by the trustees on 26/4/23
And signed on their behalf by:
…………………………………………… Vincenzo Martinelli, Chair
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THE FRIENDS OF CHARING CROSS HOSPITAL Notes to the accounts For the year ended 30[th] June 2022
1. Accounting Policies
1.1. Basis of account
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the relevant version of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to the charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and with the Charities Act 2011 and UK generally accepted accounting practice. The charity constitutes a public benefit as defined by FRS 102
- 1.2. The financial statements have been prepared to give a ‘true and fair’ view and have departed from the Charites (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a ‘true and fair’ view. This departure has involved following the relevant version of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn
1.3. Going Concern
These accounts are prepared on a going concern basis.
The massive impact of COVID in the hospital has affected the charity – there has been no access to the hospital and the Friends’ shop was handed over permanently to Imperial in November 2020. Over the last year, several new trustees have joined whom are all are committed to continuing to support the hospital and wider community. The board has a plan in place to maximise income and increase membership recruitment.
1.4. Income
Income from donations, legacies, charitable activities and investments are recognised in the accounts when received. Other income relating to the government job retention scheme grant has been recognised in the accounts in the relevant month it applied to so matching it with the timing of the salary cost.
1.5. Expenditure
All expenditure is charged to the accounts inclusive of VAT on an accrual basis
1.6. Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less deprecation. Deprecation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life as follows:
Furniture and fittings 50% straight line Computer equipment 50% straight line
2. Transactions with trustees and related parties
The trustees administer the Charity on behalf of its beneficiaries. The trustees received no remuneration for the services provided to the Friends of Charing Cross Hospital, and no expenses reimbursed.
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During the period, Kay Daniels and Natasha Rawley provided Co-Chief Exec services to the charity through their own respective companies. Payments were made during the year were:
| Costs | 2022 | 2021 | |
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| Natasha Rawley–Auxiliary Marketing | 10,000 | 3,000 | |
| Kay Daniels–The Financial Female | 12,000 | 3,600 | |
| 3. | Fixed Assets | ||
| Furniture and | Total | ||
| Fittings £ | £ | ||
| Costs | |||
| At 1 July 2021 | 24,114 | 24,114 | |
| Additions / (Disposal) | - | - | |
| At 30 June 2022 | 24,114 | 24,114 | |
| Depreciation | |||
| At 1 July 2021 | 24,114 | 24,114 | |
| Charge for the year | - | - | |
| At 30 June 2022 | 24,114 | 24,114 | |
| Net Book Value | |||
| At 1 July 2021 | - | - | |
| Charge for the year | - | - | |
| At 30 June 2022 | - | - | |
| 4. | Creditors | ||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Costs | |||
| Accruals | 5,480 | 125 | |
| Trade Creditors | 148 | 11,551 | |
| Total | 5,628 | 11,675 |
5. Staff Costs
The payroll was administered and paid by Imperial Collect Healthcare NHS Trust. These costs were recharged to the Charity monthly in arrears. There are thus no direct social security costs to the Charity to be accrued
Out staff member was transferred over to the Imperial’s employment on 30/11/2020
| 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Total staff costs | - | 7,233 |
| Number of staffs | - | - |
6. Unrestricted funds
These represent funds that can be expended on patients, staff, hospital and local community, at the discretion of the Trustees. All grants paid are approved by the Trustees.
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7. Restricted funds
These funds represent amounts donated for specific purposes, departments and causes. Contact is made with these departments on a regular basis to remind them of the funds held.
| 2022 | 2021 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Mr Nigel Mendoza | 3,016 | 3,016 |
| Orthopaedic Department inc ward 7 South | 2,320 | 2,320 |
| Renal Department | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Ward 8 North | 640 | 640 |
| Plastic Surgery Department | 800 | 800 |
| High Dependency Unit–5thFloor | 640 | 640 |
| Total | 8,416 | 8,416 |
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Independent exarnlnerf5 repwtto the of Thè Frlend5 ofcharbni Cr055 Hosplt I report to the trustees on my exarnina1 of aolln ofThe Friends ofcharing Cross Hospital (the Trust) for the year ended 30June 2022. Your attehtion is to drawn tothe fèrt that the charity hx prepared the acc¢)unts IfiN•N¢l 5taternentsl in accordance with the relevant vers)n ol the StaterneTht ol Recommended Practice applicable to charitie5 preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Repu1¢ of Ireland IFRS 1021 in prefefence io the Accounting and Reporting by Ch4ritie5'. Statement tsf Recommended Prartice imued on l April 2C¥)5 which is referred to In the extant reSulatn$ but ha5 been withdrawn. We undersiand ihat ihls has l>een done order for the accounts to provlde a trne and falrvlew In atcordance with VK Generally Accepted AttountiTh8 Practice efferti¥e for reportin8 periods be8lnnln6 on or after l January 2015. Responslbllftles •nd b•¥$ ol reptyt A5 the charity trustees ol the Trust you are reswnsl1t for the preparation ol the at¢ounts In accordance with the requirerneThts of the Charities kt 20111.the Act'l. I report in respect of my ex•mlnaikni of theTrusVs •¢counts c•thed undtr sertKin 145 of the 2011 Act and in carryin8 Out my exarninatioTh I have followed all the applKalAe Oirections glven by the Charity Commission under section 145ISllbl of the £t. Ind•p•nd•nt x•mln•rfs sut•n• I have cornpleted rny exarninètioTh. I confirm that Tr) materiol matter5 have come to my attentlon In connectlon with the examination giving me cause to beli that in any materlal respect.. l. atcountin8 records wert not kept in respert of ihe Trust as required bysettion 130 of the Att,. or 2. the accounts do not accord with tlw record5: or 3. the account5 do not cOmY with the applicable requirements COerning the form and content of accounts set out in ihe charit IAccounts and Reports) Regulatsons 2C)8 other than any requiiemeni thai the accounts gwe a'lrue and fair view which is not a matter tonsidered as part ol an independent exarninatn. I have no wncerns and have come across no other matters In ¢(bnnection w6th the examiThatiorb to which attent*Oll Should be dr in this report in order to efiab a proptr underst8ndinÉ of the accounts to be reached. Slgned.. Helen Shane (Aspen Rose AccountarKy Ltd) Relevant profe55ional qualrfKation or mernber5hip of profe55wMwI bDdie5 lif any).. ACA IICAEWI Address". 32 Aspen Way, Silsoe. 8eds MK45 4GF Date.. Page 11 of 11