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 charl￿S 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
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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.
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