SOMERSHAM WARD (CANCER UNIT) SUPPORT GROUP ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR TO 30TH SEPTEMBER 2022
Registered Charity No 299050 with the Charity Commission. President Tony Baker.
The Charity is administered by a Management Committee comprising: -
Vice President Mrs Mary Whelan Chairperson Mrs Jennifer Haynes Vice Chairperson Mr Luke Groves Treasurer Mrs Susan Chainey Secretary Mrs Hilary Cole
There are 11 other members.
The object of the Charity is to receive donations, support patients who are in or convalescent from Woolverstone Wing or Somersham Ward in particular and assist in the provision of equipment.
The Charity does not have any paid employees.
The Charity holds no assets and the Trustees believe there are no risks involved in this Charity.
The accounts for the year 2022 show that total receipts were £72,491.26 with total payments of £117,098.29. This provides a net receipt of -£44,607.03. Net receipts are down compared with the previous year as savings were used to purchase equipment that was more expensive.
Receipts
Donations totalled £68,760.87 compared with the previous year of £25,715.54. This shows an increase of £43,045.33. Net receipts from ‘Just Giving’ which are included in the donations figure totalled £7,470.92 with the cost of £18 per month totalling £216.00. ‘Just Giving’ also takes 5% of some donations. There were a total 135 donations compared with 142 in the previous year.
Event receipts were up by £1,107.00 compared with the previous year. Gift Aid provided £654.13. This item varies a great deal.
Many donations are made as a result of a family bereavement and in this regard the numbers could, of course, vary considerably from year to year. It must be recognised that our Charity is comparatively small with a limited geographical area of operation but the reason for the existence of the Group remains as strong as ever as it provides a way for the bereaved to do something in memory of a loved one and over the years has provided invaluable support to the Cancer Unit at Ipswich Hospital.
We must also, again, recognise the huge contribution to the success of our venture made by all the staff with whom the Group has contact. Their unfailing dedication to care and attention of the patients on the Ward and in the various Clinics from the Hostess upwards is evident from the letters received by the Group.
Total receipts for the year at £72,491.26 show a marked increase of £44,267.35 against last year. This is due mainly to a legacy of £32,814.25.
Payments
Total payments at £117,098.29 also show a marked increase of £111,901.25 when compared with last year.
Hospital equipment purchases at £110,641.97 also show an increase of £110,901.74 compared with last year. There were some major purchases made this year as the ward is now open to volunteers and visitors. Some of the items purchased include an ultra sound scanner at £48,013.75, sensory equipment at £35,000.00 and sundry items at £16,986.25 for the new Breast Cancer Unit. Also £7,742.00 for 2 x Kirton chairs for the ward.
Other Hospital purchases show a decrease compared to the previous year of £555.05.
Group expenses are £998.06 this year. This is an increase on previous years due to the website being updated.
Our meetings this year have been held in a local club room at no cost.
Bank Balance.
Our final bank balances for this year are £106,837.05.
Since the inception of the Support Group in 1986 the total expenditure on the Ward, its Clinics and Patients now stands at £1,864,013.12. This has been provided by the Group events and many hundreds of generous donations from the families and friends of cancer sufferers and others and to whom we owe an unquantifiable debt of gratitude.
This has been a busier year for the Group as we are now able to go on to the ward. We must, however, again express our thanks for the excellent support given to us by staff at all levels.
The Management Committee, October 2022
SOMERSHAM WARD SUPPORT GROUP ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th SEFfEMBER 2022 INCOME RECEIPTS 2022 2021 DONATIONS 68.760.87 25.715.54 EVENTS 3.076.26 1,969.26 AID 654.13 539.11 TOTAL RECEIPTS 72A91.26 28,223.91 EXPENSE PAYMENTS HOSPITAL EQUIPME[ £ 110.641.97 259.77 PATIENTS COMESMBLES 1.280.14 214.85 OTHER HOSPtrAL PURCHASES 4.178.12 4.733.17 GROUP EXPENSES 998.06 508.79 TOTAL PAYMENTS £ 117.098.29 5,197.04 NET RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR 44.607.03 23.026.87 CASHIBANK BALAN AT 30109121 CASH/BANK BALANCES AT 30109122 £ 151.444.08 £ IZ8N17.21 £ lo637.05 £ 151A44.08 MONEfARY ASSErs BARCLAYS CURRENT 19,016.81 22,402.01 BARCLAYS No 2 ACCOUTrtr 87.820.24 £ 129,042.07 TOTAL MONETARY ASSErs £ lo67.05 £ 151A44.08
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