FRIENDS FELLOWSHIP OF HEALING Registered Charity Number.. 284459 ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE Y&4R ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024 Trustees: Gervai5 Frykman, Chair Cherry Simpktn. Treasurer Pauline Frykman David Mason, Anne Le Marinel Lee Britten-lones Kay Hor5field Strawberry Roth Christine Downes-Grain8er (from 16111120241 Independent Examlner Kingston Burrowes, 308 Ewell Road, Surbiton, KT6 7AL Paid Staff and Volunteers The charity has no paid staff. During the year. there were 5 volunteers engaged In the co- ordination of Prayer Groups, distribution of newsletters and book sales and distribution. We thank them all for their valuable contribution. Charity's Principal Address The charity has no permanent address. The ch3rity May be contacted via its website or through the Clerk at 52 Ridge Road, Middlestown, Wakefield, WF4 4QP or through the Treasurer at 78. Courtlands Avenue, London, SE12 8JA. Strurture, Go¥ernan¢e and Management Friends Fellowshlp of Healing IFFHI is an unincorporated charity governed by a Congtitution adopted 2 March 1982 as amended 27 May 2000, 30 july 2001, 29 May 2004 and 4 December 2021. All trustees and office holders are appointed by the 8oard of Trustees with the approval of members at the Annual General Meeting. Trustees serve for 3 year5 and tllay be re-elected. Oblertlves and actlvltles The object of the charity is to advance the education of the public in the principles of the Religious Society of Friends by the advancement of religion and the promotion of the relief of sickness and suffering based on the premise of the healing power of prayer and medttation and ctsunselllng in accordance with the said principles of the Religious Societv L)f Friends.
Publlc Benefit The trustees believe that the charity provided public benefit during the year In accordance with the guidance published by the Charity Commission through the following actwities.. Publication of a magazine, fowords Wholeness, 3 times a year promoting the healing ministry, free to members and on sale to the general public,. Promotion of the heallng minlstry through the charity's website., Publication of booklets on all aspects of the healing ministry on sale to the general public,. Providing educational training courses on the healing ministry c)pen to the general public. including providing buryaries for training where appropriate,. Providing a pl?tform for the public for discussion and sharing of experiences of the healing ministry,. Supporting the charlty's affiliated distant healing prèyer groups and distant healin8 Postal network,. Providing a facility for mernbe of the public to ask for healing prayers: Training, accreditation and support for one-tOne contact healers through its sub-group Quaker Spiritual Healer5,' Providing heallng and a listening e3r on a one to one basis through our network of trained healers, all of whom Ère fully insured and work to a Code of Conduct Achlevements and perfommncè We continue to hold monthly 5e5sions through Zoom forgenerdl discussion and the sharing of experience. with a speakers on topics related to healing. Absent heallng sessions are also held regularly through the Zoom platform. Using Zoom hès enables us to Ilnk up wlth those sntèrested in healing in other countrie5* partieulèrly the United States. The p05tal healin8 prayer group network contirtued. We provided introductory se55ion5 on the work of FFH to the wider Quaker community at the annual conference of the Religious Society of Friend5. We also held our annual Nationwide Day of klealing at which FFH members throughout the UK held sessions of healing prayer throughout the dav. We held a residential training course for beginners on one to one healing and a residentlal weekend for our existing healers to help them develop their healing ministry. We continue to prcivide bursaries from our trainlng fund to enable those wishing to develop as healers to attend our trainin8 courses, who would not otherwlse have been able to do so. We published three editlons of our magazine Towords Wholeness. Having taken overthe John Wi8ham IEnjoymentl Fund from Quaker General Meeting Scotland in 2023, we continue to pmvide grants for person5 in Scotland in need of support to improve their mental health.
SaJequ¢7rdiftg The policy and sèfeguarding entries in Code of Conduct are reviewed annually. All one to one healers are advised to ensure they have DBS checks if these are appropriate to their practice. Due to the si2@ of the charity and its limited human resources, the posts of 5afeguardin8 Officer and Trustee are combined, with Cherry Simpkin arting a5 the cuffent safeguarding trusteè. Data Protsction The Council's data protection policy is in line with the Genèral Data Protection Regulations IGDPRI. Data related to members shall be shared between off5cers of FFH only and Shall not be disclosed to any other member or third party without written permission of the membèr. All trne to one healers a obliged under their Code of Conduct to maintain and use clients records in line with GDPR requlrements. The policy and code of conduct are reviewed regulzrly. Cherry Simpkin is the Trustee responsible for GDPR and the main data users are the Membership Se¢retary and the Treasurer. rinancial Revlew The trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has sufficient fund5 to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. To ensure liquidity and smooth ca5hflow, all funds are held in cash deposits. The charlty's reserves policy is to maint3in sufficient funds tctr ensure regular commitments can be properly maintained, including the tirnely publication of Towards Wholeness., the general support of its member5. insurance for healers, trustees and volunteers, travel expenses and to cover administrative costs, includin8 professional fees. Total reserves at 31 December 2024 were £85,716, including £23,774 in restricted funds. Restricted funds comprise our tralning fund from a legary specifically bequeathed to the charity tD finance training and the residue of the John Wigham (Enloymentl Fund which is specifically lor people in Scotland. Income fof the year was £41,395, including a legacy of £34,633. stsur of income are membership fees, literature sale5. donatiofis ènd legacies. There were no trustee5 expenses as all trLSStees meetings were held on Zoorn. Total expense5 amounted to £12,551 and included costs covering postagE* printin8, adverti5ingt support for healers (including insurance) and training. There wès a surplus of income over expenditure in unrestricted funds of £28,844 compared to £913 in 2023. This 15 mainly due to the legacy Mentioned above.
The charity has no long-term liabilities. The Trustees have a duty to identify risks to whlch the Charity is exposed and to ensu appropriate controls are in place to mitigate these. The trustÈes regularly review the charity's financial and administrative procedures and monitor the level of Incorne in the light of regular expenditu, including ensuring 3 sufficient rate of membership subscriptitsn. Future plans In 2025 the Trustee5 plan to: publish three edition5 each of our magazine Towords Wholenes publish further books/booklets continue our regular online sessions for absent healing and general discussion. including speakers. continue to provide training, accreditation and support for one-to-one contact healers. Including residential courses carry out a review of training aterIal and update as necessary. considerways of using eXSS reserves Statement of Trustees, Responslbilitie5 The Trustees are responsible for preparing the TTUStees Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdorn Accounting Standards (United K*ngdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities In England & Wales requires the Trusteès to prepare finanoal statement5 for each financial year which give 3 true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resource5 and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these flnancial statements, the Trustees are required to.. select Suitable accounting policies and then apply them conslstendy., observe the methods and principle5 in the Charities SORP 2019 IFRS 1021,. make judgements and tIMate5 that are reasonable and prudent,. state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed. subjert tg any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements,. prepare the f5nancial statements on the going concern basls unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in opèration. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accountin8 records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any tirne the financial position of the charity and enable them tD ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Att 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulatlons 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charlty and hence for tsking reasonable steps tor the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularitles
Declaratlon The trustees declare that they havè approved the trustees, report above. St8ned on behaSf of the charity's trustees SIEnature'. Name: Gervais Frykrnan Position.. aerk (Chairl t)ate.' 1511012025
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TO THE TRUSTEES OF FRIENDS FELLOWSHIP OF HEALING l tKIrt on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 Dmber 2024, whh comprise the Receipts & Payments Account, Statement of Assets & Liabilities and the Telaled notes. Rgspective responsTbllltles of th& Trustees and Examinor Thè IrLJSteès are responsible for the preparation ol the acuNts. The Iruslees consider that an audit is not rèquirÉd for this year under section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent èxamination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examine the 8cex)unts undw section 145 01 the 2011 Act,. follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions gNen by thè Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 ACL and state vwhether particular matters havè come to my attention. Basis of indapendent examin&rf8 report My examination was carried out in accordan with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Area Meeting and a comparison of the accounts presented with those reeords. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanalÈons from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not Provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair view. and the reF)Ort is limited lo Ihose matters set out in the statement below. Indèpendent examlnerfs ststement In connection with my examination, no matter has come lo my attenlKJn.' which gives me reasonab cause lo believe that, in any material respect, the requirements.. to keep accounting records in aocordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act,. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met.. or to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts tr) b8 reached. K.C. Fisher FCA clo Kingston Burrowes Audit Ltd 308 Ewell Road, Surbiton, Surrey. KT6 7AL Dated.- 151h Ovtober 2025
IHEFRIENT)S FELLOWSMIPOFHEAUNG Reglstered (harky284459 Recelptsand P¥ymerrtActouhtfoYtheYearEmded31st Dnth1 Z024 t4ote Vnre5trl4ted Re5trkted Totsl 20Z3 RECEIPT5 SUbscrfoTh$ DDnatlOll5 GiftAK4 Refvnd Books Saleofmapzknes CauT5e5 Conleren 4,589.00 375.18 4,589rn 375.18 4267.00 1,941.70 47.94 47.94 159.21 0.0 1,237.50 0.00 35,145.55 0.00 1,237.50 0.00 35,145.55 0.00 O.OD 41,395.17 L250.00 anklntsf5t MisEelbheous Tvtsl Re1Ve 41,395.A7 10,217.91 PAYMENTS Stath)nery Advertis Rwm Hire CouYse51rraining Conferentes 12.62 1?5.83 12,62 175.83 0.00 240.00 0.00 3.712.70 1936.03 137.50 7.073.53 0.00 0.00 16.61 35.44 Equipment Paypal charges PrlncinglPhoittopyTn8 POSte SCOtth FuTrd IIWEn Travel 0.00 16.61 35.44 480. 480.OD Trustees Other 248 67 728.26 0.00 3,750.21 0.00 0.00 248.67 728.26 726.10 Web5ire and ITC05ts TW M3g3zine Bank Ch¥rge Graws/dOnai$ IndependeniExamlnatlo 3,780.21 3.720.27 O.OD MISlIaneOuS Total4 11,93167 617.50 Ll551.17 9,30Q61 uMktÈdfund Z9.461. 617.5DI 28,844.00 913.30 Unresulcted Restricted Totsl 2023 Fund atlJanuay20Z4 32,480.44 24,391.42 56,B71.86 56.122.37 suvplus IdelldtlfoFthE year 29,461.50 1617,501 28.844.QO 749.so Funds at31 De£embew Z024 61,941.94 23.773.92 85.715J6 s67L97 Rèpresent by UDweslrkW Rgthcted TOIAI 202Y Bin65D331Q6 Bank65102367 vpal Cash In hand TotslA55ots 54,636.26 6,673.98 631.7Q 23,773.91 0.00 78.410.18 6,673.98 631.70 50,074.39 6.473.98 323.49 61.941.54 25.773.92 85,715.8 56.87L.86
THE FRIENDS FELIOW5HIP OF HEAUMG Reglstwed Ch3rfty 284459 Notesto the Firtantlal Statemettsfor the YearEnded 31 Detember 2024 DotIonS DOtions. repre5entdon*ion5 Ven not assoclated with subscriptions e.g. those 8lven by nen-member5 and from collertions by Qu3ker Meetings. DonatIS glwen as partof subscriptlOn5 arÈ Incled under"Sub5criptionl'. Funds Restricted furids Df £23,773 represent funds of £22626given for thÈ trainln8 and development of he3lers4nd £1147 beingthÈ rÈsidue oftho John Wlgham IEnioymentl Tiustfund which is restrlcted to berefKiarps liwng inScoU2nd. All other fvnds ire unre5trKted f¢x use at the discretian of theTrustees lrtfurthèrance of the charitable objectives. SIEned on behalf ofthe charitvs trustees,. Name.. Geyvals Frykm3n 1511012025