BRISTOL AREA KIDNEY PATIENTS ASSOCIATION Trustees Annual Report 2025 Charity No. 271775
THE BRISTOL AREA KIDNEY PATIENTS, ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Year ended 31st December 2025 The trustees are pleased to present their annual report and financial statements for the charity for the year endinE 31 December 2025. Chairfs report As we prepared to say goodbye to 2025 we very sadly said farewell to BAKPA Trustee, Andy Strange. Andy sadly passed away in November after a short illness that led to further complications, Andy had worked tirelessly with his wife Anne for BAKPA as King and Queen of the Tombola. He is terribly missed by us all on the committee. As a committee we have been working tOW3rds updating our constitution and policies, these all take time and a lot of effort from all involved and as Chairman l am very grateful for all the time that is given to these tasks voluntarily. South Bristol dialysis unit have requested new Tv's to replace the original ones that are now showing their age and some not working, to complete this takes a long time as it all has to go through the facilities provider to let us know what can be installed and when that is completed, BAKPA have agreed to cover the whole cost. Some of the events we have held and supported in the last year are World Kidney Day in the atrium of Southmead hospital, two coffee mornings with bake sale and tombola table. The first was in July in Paulton near Bath and then at St Stephen's church Southmead in November. We also held an event at Stockwood market in October. These events enable us to engage with the general public about kidney issues, as well as fellow patients and staff of the renal department. The Transplant Games team proudly wore their new kit which was sponsored by BAKPA and the subsidy to support team members to take part in the games continues to be gratefully received. BAKPA 5UPPOrted the Transplant Games team with a table display and merchandise which we gave out at the live donor transplant event held at the BAWA sports ground in September. Two of the committee spoke about their personal journeys as a transplant recipient and as a kidney donor. Both properties Hales House and McAllister House are still a great asset to BAKPA. Hales House enables us to provide a safe place for patients and family members to stay near the hospital. It is booked up and in verv Eood demand. The online booking system works very well and the calendar fills up quickly. There is less demand for McAllister House in Torquay which offers the opportunity for a low-cost holiday in Torquay, so the decision was taken to extend the use of the property to Gloucestershire KPA members. We hope this will increase the bookings this year $0 more patients are able to afford a nice holiday. Now it's time to look forward to what 2026 brings to us. Vicky Gardner Chair
Objectives and activities Objects The objects of the charity are.. l. To supplement the service provided by Southmead Hospital s Renal Units for the treatment, welfare and comfort of its patients by providing such facilities, buildings and equipment as the Association may decide are required from time to time for that purpose. 2. To provide recreational facilities, including holiday accommodation, and arrange social occasions for the A550ciation s members, at the Management Committee s discretion. 3. To assist Southmead Hospital s Renal Department in any way that may be within the capacity of the Association to offer from time to time. 4. To arrange and provide for the holding of public exhibitions, meetings. lectures and other promotional events in support of the Association's work, the work of Southmead Hospital's Renal Units and kidney research and organ donation for transplantation. Artivities We 3chieve these objects through our work in partnership with Southmead H05Pltal Renal Department and their five Renal Dialysis Units. Our meetings are regultrly attended by Medical Con5ultant5 from Southmead H05Pltal Renal Department. one of whom is our President. This keeps us updated on the Department's activity which includes transplant statistics for the unit which is currently leading the country in movement toward organ donation. Other issues reported relate to loeal and national policy updates, staffing changes, donor peer mentoring and collaborative way5 in which we can support their work. BAKPA has two properties purchased for the benefit of renal patients. Hales House. a twts-bedrotsmed house in Bristol and McAllister House, a three-bedroomed house in Torquay. We continue to ensure these are well maintained and continue provide valued accommodation for patients and relatives. Use of the holiday accommodation at McAlli5ter House has been less than anticipated and we have decided to ertend the use of the house to our neighbouring KPA in Gloucester. On World Kidney Day in March committee members manned a table at Southmead Hospital with BAKPA promotional items and renal disease educational infc)rmation available to raise awareness of kidney disease. Thi5 was opportunity to speak with the public and NHS staff about renal disease and the importance of looking after one's kidneys. The event was well received with literature being taken for by patient5 and staff from the Outpatient department. BAKPA continues to support those who participate in a team at the annual 8ritish Transplant Games. This year the Games were held in Oxford and for 2026, the planned venue is Sheffield. This year the World Transplant Games were held in Dresden with participants from the Bristol Team attending. Details of the work we s(Jpport are provided below under the heading Achievements und Performance. The trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. We think that our work provides public benefit in many way5, because the work we do is open to all and m3ke5 a tangible difference to people's lives. We acknowledge the work undertaken and achieved which could not be done without our volunteers. All BAKPA Trustees and Committee members are volunteers, and we are grateful for their contribution.
Achievements and Performance Dialysis Units BAKPA has been pleased to continue to support the five Dialysis Units under the medical care of Southmead H05Pltal Renal Unit. Following last year's installations of televisions for the benefit of patients at Cossham Dialysis Unit. another unit have asked us about installing televisions and we are awaitin8 progress of this request which we are keen to support. We provided greetings cards, gift cards and chocolates as seasonal Christmas gifts to all medical units under the care of the Southmead Renal Unit. The gift cards enable Dialysis Unit staff to buy festive food and drinks for those undergoing dialysis. These gifts have been well received. A request was received from one of the units for small pocket keyring travel tablet containers for patients. We were happy to help the unit with the provision of these. They were required to help patients with their medication compliance whilst dialy5ing. We continue to seek to provide and purchase, when requested, specialist hospital and recreational equipment for the benefit of patients. Properties Hales House our property located close to Southmead Hospital enables patients and relatives to stay near to the h05Pltal when they are away frorn home. This has become more useful with the exp3n5ion of the geographical area covered by Southmead Renal Department. The online booking system commenced last year continues to work well. Hales House provide5 a very welcome resource for patients and their families, who live outside the Bristol area and who are being treated at the Southmead Hospital Renal Unit. We continue to receive positive comments from patients and relatives using Hales House who leave their comments in the visitors book. A selection of recent entries: Truly thankful to all who make this house happenl Having family to support you through this experience is invaluabl8 and Hales house makes that all p055ible, by having them c105e to the hospital. We had family visit from all over the UK, Ireland and Australia to support my brother and l in our live donorltransplantjourney. Thank you, thank you, thank youl~ Thank you so much for this wonderful house, a lovely calming homely place after long days at the hospital. We are truly grateful. Your work with back power and keeping everything running smoothly is inspiring for those who are involved in transplantation at Bristol. Thank youlPP -we have just had another enjoyable stay at Hales house. It is so convenient for clinic appointments and is always a warm cosy and friendly place to Say. Thank you 50 mLJCh. -we have used Hales House a couple of times now. It makes early morning appointments at the hospital 'do- able,. The house ha5 always been clean and welcoming." Thank you so much for making a difficult staying less stressful l The house is so warm and welcoming, making me less stressed. Thank you again. We continue to maintain Hales House and have made necessary improvements and changes as these are required.
McAllister House, our second property, purchased in July 2022, provide5 much needed holiday5 for patients and their families. It is close to a dialysis unit and use of this will enable patients to continue this treatment whilst on holiday. We continue to ensure the house is well maintained with necessary improvements implemented and there has been positive feedback and appreciation from those who have used McAllister House. Transplant Games The 2025 the British Transplant Games took place in Oxford with the Bristol Team sending 19 competitors. Thev amassed a total of 34 medals- 14 gold, 15 silver and five bronzel In August, the World Transplant Games were also held in Dresden, Germany. Nine of the Bristol team were chosen to participate with six of them achieving medalsl BAKPA continLJe to support both teams and help with the provision of sports kit for competitors. Partnership5 We work in close relationship with the NHS Southmead Hospital Renal Department's medical and nursing staff. We also continue to work in partnership with the Southmead Hospital Charity ISHCI, the charitable department of the hospital, to help meet patient needs. They held their annual SHC Donors, event in lune which was attended by our Chair and when BAKPA was well and truly thankedl Other NHS partnerships include NHS Kidney Peer mentoring and we were pleased to welcome their representatives to a BAKPA committee meeting where we were able to hear about their work and offer our SLJpport for the organi5ation. We continue to participate in the NHS Kidney Di5ea5e Health Integration Team IHITI Iwww.bristolhealthpartner5.org.uk/health-integrationteams/kidney-diseasel, a team of clinical staff and patients working together to improve patient outcomes and care pathways for patients with kidney disease. We were pleased to hear that our campaign and 5UPPOrt for a dedicated Social worker for renal patients has been successful. We are encouraged that this post will be able to provide the support which renal patients need and look forward to working with the newly appointed social worker. We have significant partnerships with other Renal organisations including the National Kidney Federation INKFI who represent UK Kidney Patient Associations IKPAS). We have representation with Trustees and Committee members participating in NKF event5 and meetings. This year these included the NKF National Conference, KPA Chairs, meeting and the NKF KPA Day. These events provide Opportunities to discuss and share with other KPA members on a range of relevant topics. BAKPA is represented each year in the annual NKF KPA'S promotional calendar. BAKPA members participate in and contribute to the South West Renal Network a collaboration of NHS organisations, and the South West Patient Voice meeting. Following attendance at these partnership event5. member5 and trustees report details of the events to BAKPA committee meetings.
Social events and Fundraising Coffee mornings were hosted by BAKPA at Paulton and 5t Stephens Church, Southmead where a craft stall was also provided. This was run by church members with all proceeds going to BAKPA. Following the success of our stall at Stockwood market, this was event was repeated again with equal success and was a useful platform to raise awareness of kidney health and to discuss the work BAKPA carries out on behalf of renal patients Website We maintain a website lwww.bak a.or .ukl which contains news and information about BAKPA. Hales House. MeAllister House, the Trznsplant Games. This Is regularly updated and available to all. Newsletter We provide a regular New51etter for all members. An online version is published on our website, and we also sent paper copies of the newsletter, to best suit our membership. Membership We have again made provision for online and paper membership applications. We and are grateful for the help of those voluntarily workin8 behind the screens to ensure the website. newsletter and membership lists are up to date.
Review of Financial Activities and Affairs BAKPA'S income in 2025 was increased over 2024.5 income with donations from our many kind and generous donor5, individual fundraiser5 and companies who have contributed to our income. We also received a generou5 legacy and Gift Aid on eligible donations. Other fundraisers have kindly donated their time and effort in raising donations for us through charitable giving platforms with social and fundraising events. We receive kind donations in memory of family members, manv anonymous donations and regular gifts through standing orders, for which we are grateful. Both properties saw similar income this year with Hales House expenditure increasing due to work on the garden and house maintenance. We were pleased to support the Kidney Care UK'S annual Young Adults Renal Group residential weekend which is an event held for young people who have a kidney condition to try new activities, make friends, and have fun. The charity holds a reserve of £30.000 as at the end of the financial year which enables us to meet any commitments or contingencie5 and hold funds IN investment bonds. At our present levels of income and regular commitments we have no concerns about the charlS ability to continue a5 a going concern. The trustees consider that under the Charities Act 2011, the receipts of the charity fall within the range for which an independent examination of the charity'5 account5 15 required, but an audit is not required. Structure, Governance and Management BAKPA is governed by a Constitution, version 14, amended 2016. It is an Unincorporated Association. New Trustees may be appointed by the Trustees and members of the charity. Executive Officers (Chair, Vice-chair. Treasurer and Secretary) are elerted at the Annual General Meeting and the Chair holds office for a maximum of three years and may then stand for re-election at each subsequent Annual General Meeting. The Charity operates in the South West of Eng13nd, serving all patients under the care of Southmead H05Pltal Renal Department and is comprised of Trustees and Management Committee members. All Trustees and Committee members work for the Association on a voluntary basis and do not receive any remuneration, payment5 or benefit5 from the charity other than legitimate trustee expense5 and there are no paid Staff. BAKPA works on behalf of renal patients under the care of Southmead Hospital North 8ristol NHS Trust Renal Department and in partnership with the Southmead H05Pltal Charity110559001 through whom some donations are disbursed.
Reference and administrative detai15 Charity Name Other name the charity uses Registered Charity Number Charity's principal address Bristol Area Kidney Patients, Association BAKPA 271775 9 Medina Close, Thornbury, Bristol, B535 2DI Names of the Trustees who manage the charity Trustee Office Dates acted if not for whole year John Gardner Hale5 House Vicky Gardner Chair Sharon Nicho115 Secretary Steve Nicholls Membership Secretary Lesley McAllister Treasurer Colin Marrs Andy Strange Fundraiser SeTved until his death on 25 November 2025 Anne Strange Fundraiser Declarations The Trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the trustees.. Signaturels) Full Namels) Vicky Gardner Sharon Nicholls Position Chair Secretary Date 2nd April 2026 2nd April 2026
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Bristol Area Kidney Patients. Association.. I rewrt lo the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Bristol Area Kidney Patients, Association for the year ended 31 December 2025. Re$pon$ibililie5 and ba$is of report As the charity trustees of the Charity you are responsible lor 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 Charity'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 undèr séction 14515llbl of tho Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my allenlion in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe ihal in any material respect.. accounting récords weré not kept in r8SPèCt of thè Charity as roquired by séction 130 of th8 Act., or Ihe accounts do not accord with those records I have no conc&rns and have corM8 across no other tnatters in connéction wth thè examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ogkkn IL ttOFL Joshua N Kingston Bsc.. FCA Burton Sweet Chartered Accountants The Clock Tower 5 Farleigh Court Old Weston Road Flax Bourton Bristol BS48 1 UR Date.'.2nd.Aprd.2026............
BRISTOL AREA KIDNEY PATIENTS ASSOCIATION YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT Total Funds Total Funds 2025 2024 RECEIPTS Cash received Donations received Donations- Hales House, Bristol Accommodation receipt5- McAllister House, Torquay Membership SLJb5criptions Fundraising Bank interest received Gift Aid claims received 79,538 99 20,059 394 1,210 327 1,364 190 836 5,250 2,407 358 8,454 983 TOTAL RECEIPTS 89,667 31,802 PAYMENT5 Fundraising costs 291 280 Costs of charitable artivities Hospital funding Hales House Bristol expenses McAllister House Torquay expenses Purchase of Izptop Fees Newsletter Website Stationery and postage Room Hire Travel expenses Transplant and World Games Subsidv Independent Examiner's fee Sundry expenses 2,014 7,648 6,168 I,oii 2,485 12,093 13,530 4,937 5,501 99 733 421 379 407 300 358 4,318 loa 374 3,500 236 24 25,424 41,212 TOTAL PAYMENTS 25,715 41,492 NET RECEIPTSIIPAYMENTSI 63,952 9,690
BRISTOL AREA KIDNEY PATIENTS ASSOCIATION YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILinES 2025 2024 Fixed Asset5 Freehold property- McAllister House Freehold property- Hales House 305,000 52,000 357.000 305,000 52,000 357,000 Current Assets Barclays- Community account Barclays- Busines5 premium account Cambridge and Countie5 bank 7,559 106,672 120,000 234,231 1,984 83,295 85,000 170,279 Total Assets 591,231 527,279 Accounts preparatitsn and Independent Examination 1,380 Total Llabllltles 1,380 CASH RESERVES Unrestrltted funds Brought forward Net receiptsllpaymentsl for the year 170,279 63,952 234,231 179,969 19,6901 170,279 Total Reserves 234,231 170,279 Signed on behalf of the Trustees On..2fid.Apr.2&26........ Chair of Trustees Secretary io
8RISTOL AREA KIDNEY PATIENTS ASSOCIATION YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS l The accounts have been prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis. 2 All of the Charity's funds 3re Unrestricted. 3 Properties The chèrity purchased 'Hales Htsuse,, a freehold property in 8ristol for the use of members undergoing treatment at Southmead Hospital Renal Unit. The property was purchased in 1998 at a cost of £52.000. In 1992 the charity purchased McAllister House in Torquay for patients and their families to enjoy a holiday, at a C05t of £305,000. The propertle5 are shown at their original purchase price. All refurbishment, rep3ir and m3111tenance cost5 of the properties are written off as expenditure when they are incurred. It is the opinion of the trustees that the market values of the properties is not less than the values shown in the accounts. li