| f ovsrnin d0cumenI Constitution (adopted 21"0c tober 1983,amended 24~Septemba r 1984 15'September 2009,9s September 2013,22d September 2014,21" Se tember 2015,22~ Se tember 2016,25' Se tember 2018 |
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| How the charity is constituted |
| Trustee selection methods Trustees are elected to membershiP ofthe Executive Committee by BIHS Members at the Annual Business Meeting following a call for nominations |
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| Additional governance issues (Optional information) |
| You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: ~ policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training oftrustees; Ordinary and Associate Membership and Fellowship ofthe BIHS is open to all registered healthcare professionals active in the field of hypertension and cardiovascular disease prevention in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Affiliate membership may be granted to healthcare professionals residing outside the United Kingdom and Republic ofIreland at the discretion ofthe Executive Committee. It includes clinicians, nurses, physiologists and other scientists. Applications for membership are considered throughout the |
| ~ the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the year. Membership ofthe Sodety currently stands at 295. Only members and fellows resident in the United Kingdom and Republic ofIreland are eligible for election to the Executive Committee. |
| charity works; |
| ~ relationship with any related partlos; fhe management ofthe BIHS is undertaken by an elected Executive Committee of9persons (Trustees), led by the President and Vice President. |
| ~ trustees' consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Seven Working Parties have also been established to help the Executive Committee manage the day-to-day activities ofthe Society (at least one Trusts sits on each ofthe Working Parties, which are required to submit regular reports to the Executive Committee on its activities). |
| The major risks to the continuation ofthe Society's programme ofeducational |
| activities are from a decrease in income from its industrial partners (see under 'Reserves Poli~. Minimal fees to cover administration costs only have been |
| introduced for various projects. |
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| Summary ofthe otbNbcta ofthe charity aetoot io lfa governing docbaoent The object ofthe Charity is to promote the advancement ofknowledge and dissemination ofinformation concerning the pathophysiology, epidemiology, detection, investigation and treatment ofarterial hypertension and related cardiovascular diseases |
| Summary ofthe main activities ~ Educabonal Meetings: Each year, the Society aims to run a main Scientific Meeting. Educational programmes are under review and online options are being |
| undertaken for explored. Various other meetings are held during the year; in collaboration with |
| the public benefit in rotation to other cognate societies and/or as ad hoc meetings on specific topics ~ Guidelines and Scientific Statements: The Society is a stakeholder in various |
| these objects National Institute for Clinical Excellence Guidelines relating to cardiovascular |
| (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) disease and issues statements in response to relevant media reports Weberte: The elwa webdre (~bh o . ) pro des a valuable ed llohal resource for healthcare professionals working in the field of high blood pressure. These resources have been increased and enhanced over the last few years and the website has been redesigned and upgraded in line with new technologies. The new website was launched at the end of2017.New resources are added as they become available through development. ~ Blood Pressure Measurement: The BIHS undertakes reviews of blood pressure monitors to ensure their suitability for sale to the public and has produced a DVD on the correct rocedures for blood ressure measurement. As rt ofthe |
| AR ApHt 2000 |
| Briefststetnent ofthe charity's policy on |
The accounts ofthe Society are in good order. In view of reduced support from industry the Trustees have approved a strategy to maintain the balance ofthe accounts to a sum approximately four times the annual direct charitable expenditure to guarantee sustainable charitable activities in the event of unfavourable financial |
The accounts ofthe Society are in good order. In view of reduced support from industry the Trustees have approved a strategy to maintain the balance ofthe accounts to a sum approximately four times the annual direct charitable expenditure to guarantee sustainable charitable activities in the event of unfavourable financial |
The accounts ofthe Society are in good order. In view of reduced support from industry the Trustees have approved a strategy to maintain the balance ofthe accounts to a sum approximately four times the annual direct charitable expenditure to guarantee sustainable charitable activities in the event of unfavourable financial |
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| Delails oteny funds | |||
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| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |||||
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| funds | funds | |||||
| Notes | 2020 | 2019 f |
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| It)~om fgftt; Donations and |
legacies | 112 | 318 | |||
| Chantabie activities |
33,943 | 110,641 | ||||
| Investments | 17,074 | 17,520 | ||||
| Total income | 51,129 | 128,479 | ||||
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| Charitable activities |
100,975 | 145,860 | ||||
| Net gains/(losses) | on investments | 10 | 32,181 | 84,080 | ||
| Net (expenditure)/Income | for the year/ | |||||
| Net (outgoing)/incoming | resources | (17,665) | 66,699 | |||
| Other recognised | gains | and losses | ||||
| Other gains or | losses | 11 | 1,869 | (2,081) | ||
| Net movement | in | funds | (15,796) | 64,618 | ||
| Fund balances | at 1 January 2020 | 619,132 | 554,514 | |||
| Fund balances | at | 31 December 2020 | 603,336 | 619,132 |
| 2020 | 2019 | |||||||
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| Notes | 6 | 6 | ||||||
| Fixed assets | ||||||||
| Tangible assets | 12 | 232 | ||||||
| Current assets | ||||||||
| Debtors | 13 | 13,554 | 35,982 | |||||
| investments | 14 | 533,963 | 574,635 | |||||
| Cash at bank | and | in | hand | 74,477 | 41,742 | |||
| 621,994 | 652,359 | |||||||
| Creditors: amounts one year |
falling due within | 15 | (18,658) | (33,459) | ||||
| Nel current assets | 603,336 | 618,900 | ||||||
| Total assets | less | current liabilities | 603,336 | 619,132 | ||||
| Income funds | ||||||||
| Unreslncted | funds | 603,336 | 619,132 | |||||
| 603,336 | 619,132 |
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| COStS | COStS | costs | costs | ||||
| F | E | E | E | ||||
| Depreciation | 232 | 232 | 117 | 117 | |||
| Admin costs | 45,606 | 45,606 | 49,444 | 49,444 | |||
| Finance costs | 588 | 588 | 1.211 | 1,211 | |||
| 46,426 | 46,426 | 50,772 | 50,772 | ||||
| Analysed between Chanlable activities |
46,426 | 46,426 | 50,772 | 50,772 |
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| Number | Number | ||||
| 10 | Net gains/(losses) | on | investments | ||
| 2020 | 2019 | ||||
| Unrealised gain/(loss) |
on COIF account | 32,181 | 84,080 | ||
| 11 | Other gains or losses | 2020 | 2019 | ||
| Foreign exchange | gains | 1,869 | (2,081) |
| 12 | Tangible fixed assets | Tangible fixed assets | ||||
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| Computer | ||||||
| At 1 January 2020 |
583 | |||||
| Disposals | (583) | |||||
| At 1 January 2020 |
351 | |||||
| Eliminated in respect |
ofdisposals | (351) | ||||
| Carrying amount |
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| 13 | Debtors | |||||
| 2020 | 2019 | |||||
| Amounts falling due |
within | one year: | E | E | ||
| Trade debtors | 38 | 38 | ||||
| Olher debtors | 5,615 | 33,145 | ||||
| Prepayments and accrued income |
7,901 | 2,799 | ||||
| 13,554 | 35,982 | |||||
| 14 | Current asset investments | |||||
| 2020 | 2019 | |||||
| E | E | |||||
| Un)rated investments |
533,963 | 574,635 | ||||
| 15 | Creditors: amounts | falling | due within one year | |||
| 2020 | 2019 | |||||
| Notes | E | E | ||||
| Other taxation and social security | 2,583 | 1,782 | ||||
| Deferred income |
16 | 1,500 | ||||
| 1rade creditors | 2,308 | 12,755 | ||||
| Other creditors | 195 | 1,407 | ||||
| Accruals and deferred | income | 13,572 | 16,015 | |||
| 18,658 | 33,459 | |||||
| 16 | Deferred income | |||||
| 2020 | 2019 | |||||
| E | E | |||||
| Arising from 2020 Exhibition |
sponsorship | 1,500 |
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |||||
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| Notes | 2020 | 2019 f |
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| It)~om fgftt; Donations and |
legacies | 112 | 318 | |||
| Chantabie activities |
33,943 | 110,641 | ||||
| Investments | 17,074 | 17,520 | ||||
| Total income | 51,129 | 128,479 | ||||
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| Charitable activities |
100,975 | 145,860 | ||||
| Net gains/(losses) | on investments | 10 | 32,181 | 84,080 | ||
| Net (expenditure)/Income | for the year/ | |||||
| Net (outgoing)/incoming | resources | (17,665) | 66,699 | |||
| Other recognised | gains | and losses | ||||
| Other gains or | losses | 11 | 1,869 | (2,081) | ||
| Net movement | in | funds | (15,796) | 64,618 | ||
| Fund balances | at 1 January 2020 | 619,132 | 554,514 | |||
| Fund balances | at | 31 December 2020 | 603,336 | 619,132 |
| 2020 | 2019 | |||||||
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| Notes | 6 | 6 | ||||||
| Fixed assets | ||||||||
| Tangible assets | 12 | 232 | ||||||
| Current assets | ||||||||
| Debtors | 13 | 13,554 | 35,982 | |||||
| investments | 14 | 533,963 | 574,635 | |||||
| Cash at bank | and | in | hand | 74,477 | 41,742 | |||
| 621,994 | 652,359 | |||||||
| Creditors: amounts one year |
falling due within | 15 | (18,658) | (33,459) | ||||
| Nel current assets | 603,336 | 618,900 | ||||||
| Total assets | less | current liabilities | 603,336 | 619,132 | ||||
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| Unreslncted | funds | 603,336 | 619,132 | |||||
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| COStS | COStS | costs | costs | ||||
| F | E | E | E | ||||
| Depreciation | 232 | 232 | 117 | 117 | |||
| Admin costs | 45,606 | 45,606 | 49,444 | 49,444 | |||
| Finance costs | 588 | 588 | 1.211 | 1,211 | |||
| 46,426 | 46,426 | 50,772 | 50,772 | ||||
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46,426 | 46,426 | 50,772 | 50,772 |
| 2020 | 2019 | ||||
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| Number | Number | ||||
| 10 | Net gains/(losses) | on | investments | ||
| 2020 | 2019 | ||||
| Unrealised gain/(loss) |
on COIF account | 32,181 | 84,080 | ||
| 11 | Other gains or losses | 2020 | 2019 | ||
| Foreign exchange | gains | 1,869 | (2,081) |
| 12 | Tangible fixed assets | Tangible fixed assets | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer | ||||||
| At 1 January 2020 |
583 | |||||
| Disposals | (583) | |||||
| At 1 January 2020 |
351 | |||||
| Eliminated in respect |
ofdisposals | (351) | ||||
| Carrying amount |
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| 13 | Debtors | |||||
| 2020 | 2019 | |||||
| Amounts falling due |
within | one year: | E | E | ||
| Trade debtors | 38 | 38 | ||||
| Olher debtors | 5,615 | 33,145 | ||||
| Prepayments and accrued income |
7,901 | 2,799 | ||||
| 13,554 | 35,982 | |||||
| 14 | Current asset investments | |||||
| 2020 | 2019 | |||||
| E | E | |||||
| Un)rated investments |
533,963 | 574,635 | ||||
| 15 | Creditors: amounts | falling | due within one year | |||
| 2020 | 2019 | |||||
| Notes | E | E | ||||
| Other taxation and social security | 2,583 | 1,782 | ||||
| Deferred income |
16 | 1,500 | ||||
| 1rade creditors | 2,308 | 12,755 | ||||
| Other creditors | 195 | 1,407 | ||||
| Accruals and deferred | income | 13,572 | 16,015 | |||
| 18,658 | 33,459 | |||||
| 16 | Deferred income | |||||
| 2020 | 2019 | |||||
| E | E | |||||
| Arising from 2020 Exhibition |
sponsorship | 1,500 |