REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 295359
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
FOR
WHITTINGTON BABIES
Clemence Hoar Cummings Chartered Accountants Riverside House 1-5 Como Street Romford Essex RM7 7DN
WHITTINGTON BABIES
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
| Page | Page | Page | |
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 2 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 3 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 5 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 | to | 9 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 10 |
WHITTINGTON BABIES
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: 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) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The Constitution of Whittington Babies was originally adopted on 9th September 1986 at a General Meeting. Subsequently it was accepted by the Charities Commission and Whittington Babies became a Registered Charity, number 295359, on 27th October 1986.
Whittington Babies was established:
(i) to preserve and protect the health of babies in the Baby Unit of Whittington Hospital by the provision of equipment and facilities which would not otherwise be provided and
(ii) to relieve, preserve and protect the health of parents and babies who are or have been in the Baby Unit or who have been stillborn at Whittington Hospital.
Significant activities
Donations and fund raising activities raised in total £40,617 (last year £51,923). The committee would like to thank all those people who donated money or assisted in fund raising activities.
Whittington Babies provided, with donations/fund raising monies, equipment and other assistance to the Unit costing £15,714 (last year £66,992). The items purchased range from technical equipment used on the N.I.C.U. ward such as specialised changing tables and breast pumps to non technical items such as training books for nurses, emergency ad hoc funds for parents and tea and coffee for the nurses. All expenditure has a direct benefit to the nurses and parents/babies in the unit.
There is a parent support group for parents who have had first hand experience. The role of this group is to visit the unit on a regular basis and to make themselves available to talk to families who find themselves with a baby in special care either as a result of illness or prematurity. The members of the group received further training and support during the year in order to assist them in helping and supporting families they meet when visiting the unit. Unfortunately there was restricted access to the NICU and SCBU so this year parental support was offered by phone and online rather than in person.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
At the end of the year Whittington Babies has cash at bank and in hand of £39,699 which will be used to continue the obligations of the Charity and the purchase of further equipment.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The Committees policy is to always maintain cash in the bank of at least £4,000. This represents approximately one years operating costs to the Charity.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
Organisational structure
The Charity is managed by a Committee (Trustees) whose Chairperson and Treasurer are annually elected at the Annual General Meeting. Further Committee members are either also elected annually or maybe coopted to the Committee. Associate members are voted onto the Committee at the discretion of the full members of the Committee.
The Chairperson of the Committee is responsible for the induction of any new Committee members which involves awareness of their responsibilities, the governing document, administrative procedures, the history and philosophical approach to the Charity.
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WHITTINGTON BABIES
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Induction and training of new trustees
All new trustees are given, in the view of the board, sufficient training and have enough knowledge of their specific field to understand the nature of the charity and fully comply with the charities current views of it's progression.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number
295359
Principal address
Neonatal Unit Magdala Avenue Whittington Hospital London N19 5NF
Trustees
J Archibald B Wisdish C Spelman S Rao N Walkes R Blumberg P Ingberg - Chair
Independent Examiner
L Blunden FCCA CTA Clemence Hoar Cummings Chartered Accountants Riverside House 1-5 Como Street Romford Essex RM7 7DN
Bankers
Barclays Bank plc Whetstone & Finchley Branch 1250 High Road Whetstone London N20 0PB
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 21st January 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
B Wisdish - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF WHITTINGTON BABIES
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Whittington Babies
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Whittington Babies (the Trust) for the year ended 31st March 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
L Blunden FCCA CTA
Clemence Hoar Cummings Chartered Accountants Riverside House 1-5 Como Street Romford Essex RM7 7DN
Date: .............................................
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WHITTINGTON BABIES
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Total | ||
| fund | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |||
| Charitable activities | 2 | 40,400 | 51,134 |
| Other trading activities | 3 | 217 | 789 |
| Investment income | 4 | 414 | 68 |
| Total | 41,031 | 51,991 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||
| Charitable activities | 5 | ||
| Equipment purchased for unit | 13,875 | 65,095 | |
| Refreshments for nurses and patients | 1,839 | 1,897 | |
| Support costs | 8,290 | 8,551 | |
| Total | 24,004 | 75,543 | |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | 17,027 | (23,552) | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||
| Total funds brought forward | 22,008 | 45,560 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 39,035 | 22,008 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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WHITTINGTON BABIES
BALANCE SHEET 31ST MARCH 2024
| 2024 Unrestricted fund Notes £ CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank 39,699 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 9 (664) NET CURRENT ASSETS 39,035 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 39,035 NET ASSETS 39,035 FUNDS 10 Unrestricted funds 39,035 TOTAL FUNDS 39,035 |
2023 Total funds £ 22,332 (324) 22,008 22,008 22,008 22,008 22,008 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 21st January 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:
B Wisdish - Trustee
P Ingberg - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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WHITTINGTON BABIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: 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) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
2. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| 2. | CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Donations | 40,400 | 51,134 | |
| 3. | OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Fundraising events | 217 | 789 |
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WHITTINGTON BABIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
4. INVESTMENT INCOME
| Deposit account interest CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS Equipment purchased for unit Refreshments for nurses and patients Support costs SUPPORT COSTS Support costs |
Grant funding of activities £ 13,875 1,839 - 15,714 |
2024 2023 £ £ 414 68 Support costs (see note 6) Totals £ £ - 13,875 - 1,839 8,290 8,290 8,290 24,004 Governance costs £ 8,290 |
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5. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
6. SUPPORT COSTS
7. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st March 2024 nor for the year ended 31st March 2023.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31st March 2024 nor for the year ended 31st March 2023.
8. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Unrestricted | |
|---|---|
| fund | |
| £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |
| Charitable activities | 51,134 |
| Other trading activities | 789 |
| Investment income | 68 |
| Total | 51,991 |
| EXPENDITURE ON | |
| Charitable activities | |
| Equipment purchased for unit | 65,095 |
| Refreshments for nurses and patients | 1,897 |
| Support costs | 8,551 |
| Total | 75,543 |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | (23,552) |
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WHITTINGTON BABIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
8. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Other creditors 10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS At 1.4.23 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 22,008 TOTAL FUNDS 22,008 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 41,031 TOTAL FUNDS 41,031 Comparatives for movement in funds At 1.4.22 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 45,560 TOTAL FUNDS 45,560 |
Unrestricted fund £ 45,560 22,008 2024 2023 £ £ 664 324 Net movement At in funds 31.3.24 £ £ 17,027 39,035 17,027 39,035 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (24,004) 17,027 (24,004) 17,027 Net movement At in funds 31.3.23 £ £ (23,552) 22,008 (23,552) 22,008 |
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WHITTINGTON BABIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 51,991 | (75,543) | (23,552) |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 51,991 | (75,543) | (23,552) |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Net movement At 1.4.22 in funds £ £ 45,560 (6,525) 45,560 (6,525) |
At 31.3.24 £ 39,035 |
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| 39,035 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 93,022 | (99,547) | (6,525) |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 93,022 | (99,547) | (6,525) |
11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31st March 2024.
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WHITTINGTON BABIES
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
| 2024 Unrestricted funds £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Charitable activities Donations 40,400 Other trading activities Fundraising events 217 Investment income Deposit account interest 414 Total incoming resources 41,031 EXPENDITURE Charitable activities Grants to institutions 15,714 Support costs Governance costs Advertising & promotions 7,950 Independent examination 340 8,290 Total resources expended 24,004 Net income 17,027 |
2023 Total funds £ 51,134 789 68 51,991 66,992 8,227 324 8,551 75,543 (23,552) |
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