Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] October 2024 Period start date To 30[th] September 2025 Period end date
Charity name:LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF WILLITON AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Charity registration number: 299272
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The object of the League shall be to relieve patients and former patients of the Hospital and other invalids in the community who are sick, convalescing, disabled, handicapped, infirm or in need of assistance and, generally to support the charitable work of the Hospital |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
We purchase items for the Hospital which the NHS do not provide. We provide additional items for the patients, which include but is not exclusive to, daily newspapers, improvements to the immediate environment of the hospital. In this financial year we have provided additional storage for patient interactive resources, funded a new greenhouse again for patient interaction. To enable in house splinting of patients we purchased equipment to enable splinting within the hospital saving on unnecessary journeys. We also purchased over bed tables for use in Chemo clinic. Several publications were purchased to help stroke patients and to help explain the position to their family including children and young adults. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Everything we do is focused on benefiting the people mentioned in our Constitution, please see object detailed above We have and will consider the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit when making decisions |
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| SORP reference | ||
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | We do not make grants. . |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | We only invest cash with Institutions covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme and ensure our exposure to any one institution is within the limitations of the scheme |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers over and above the Trustees is mainly limited to helping with fund raising at annual fairs and events held within the Hospital. |
| Other | N/A |
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | We purchase items for the Hospital which the NHS do not provide. We provide additional items for the patients, which include but is not exclusive to, daily newspapers, improvements to the immediate environment of the hospital. In this financial year we have provided additional storage for patient interactive resources, funded a new greenhouse again for patient interaction. To enable in house splinting of patients we purchased equipment to enable splinting within the hospital saving on unnecessary journeys. We also purchased over bed tables for use in Chemo clinic. Several publications were purchased to help stroke patients and to help explain the position to their family including children and young adults. We have previously provided our Community Hospital with the only Patient Transfer/ Wheelchair Access Vehicle with its own vehicle of this type. In 2026 / 2027 Fiscal Year we are replacing the current 16 Year old car which ws purchased from new and arranging for the existing vehicle to be relocated to a sister Community Hospital |
so they also have a vehicle.
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Due to the nature of our funding, largely donations and legacies, are expenditure tends to lag income by 12 to 18 months. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Our fundraising is as much to do with raising the League of Friends profile as raising funds per se. However, we are refocusing on this at the moment. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | A close eye is kept on interest rates when our fixed term deposits come to maturity. With rates having been better in recent years we have looked to spread maturity dates and benefit from longer term higher rate when available |
| Other | N/A |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Charities resources at the end of this Fiscal Year amounts to £213,287 up from £193,447. Most of this is held on Fixed Rate Deposits spread between several Financial Institutions and with a spread of maturity dates. We retain sufficient liquid cash for day-to- day operations and circa £27k is held on 95 day notice providing a relatively easy access but obtaining slightly better returns than instant access funds |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | All or reserves are held in cash, we are currently reviewing the level of reserves held to confirm to ourselves that they are of an appropriate level not wishing to sit on cash purely to generate interest income. We do however, wish to ensure we are always in a financial position to support the hospital from reserves. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | At the end of this reporting period our reserves amounted to £182,877.24. We have already spent some of this money received in the fiscal year although timings mean it may look like we are sitting on additional funds. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | No Concerns |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Our principle sources of funding is from Donations and Legacies As mentioned above our fundraising is as much as anything to ensure profile in the local community |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | We are reviewing our Reserve holdings to reaffirm and balance the level of reserves against ongoing Annual expenditure to ensure funds are held to allow us to continue if level of donations and legacies received reduce, but, not to sit on cash just for its own sake. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Our risks are limited, most spending if not all is discretionary. We have very low overheads and none that could not be reduced if need be. One of our major risks is fluctuation in |
Interest Rate. NIA Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | We are governed by Constitution which is currently being reviewed and updated to ensure it remains relevant. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | We are an Unincorporated Association /League of Friends |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | We recruit additional Trustees from the Public who show an honest interest and can bring skills and or drive to our organisation. All Trustees / Committee members resign and are re-elected on an annual basis. There are no organisations or people who are entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
The training and induction of trustees is done by way of easing them into position over time. All Trustees are provide with the link to Essential Trustee link on the Charity Commissions website to enable them to consider the commitment they enter into before they become Committee members and Trustees. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | We work with other Hospital League of Friends as and when appropriate. We have a very good working relationship with Williton and District Community Hospital and its staff. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | We have a good working relationship with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | League of Friends of Williton and District Hospital |
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| Other name the charity uses | League of Friends of Williton and District Community Hospital |
| Registered charity number | 299272 |
| Charity’s principal address | Postal address is c/o Philip Glover, Treasurer, 59 Doniford Road, Watchet, TA23 0TE Hospital address is Williton Community Hospital, North Road, Williton TA4 4RA |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Marilyn Hill | Chair | |||
| Liz Childs | Vice Chair | |||
| Philip Michael Glover |
Treasurer | |||
| Lynne Speed | Minutes Secretary | |||
| Barbara Heywood | Secretary | |||
| Christine Bye | ||||
| Jennifer Ann Pope | ||||
| RosemaryWoods | ||||
| Maureen Woodberry |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| N/A | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of adviser |
Name Address |
Name Address |
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Philip Michael Glover Full name(s) Marilyn Hill Position (eg Secretary, Chair Treasure Chair, etc)
Date
14/5/2026
League of Friends Income and Expenditure for Yeare ended 30/9/25
| Income | 2023 - 20024 | 2024 - 2025 | ||
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| Donations | ||||
| In Memory | £1,277.31 | £17,718.50 | ||
| Much Loved | £89.95 | £0.00 | ||
| Personal | £270.00 | £1,954.03 | ||
| Organisation | £155.51 | £1,281.02 | ||
| Fundraising | £1,582.03 | £1,759.65 | ||
| Interest | ||||
| From Investments | £7,555.04 | £8,137.70 | ||
| including accrued interest | £5,248.15 | £4,840.24 | ||
| Lloyds Bank | £115.06 | £95.56 | ||
| Total | £11,044.90 | £30,946.46 | ||
| Expenditure | ||||
| Hospital equipment | £2,360.22 | £1,600.70 | ||
| Patient Services | £733.35 | £8,548.05 | ||
| Staf Training | £720.00 | £49.95 | ||
| Fundraising, Printing & Postage | £348.94 | £232.80 | ||
| Admin | £71.66 | £675.20 | ||
| Total | £4,234.17 | £11,106.70 | ||
| Diference between Income and | Expenditure | |||
| 6,810.73 | £19,839.76 | |||
| Inter Account Transfer | 3,607.18 |
League of Friends Finacials for Year ended 30/9/25
| Cash Assets | ||||||
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| 9/30/2024 | 9/30/2025 | Change in Balance | ||||
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| Hampshire Trust | £70,862.72 | £73,964.32 | £3,101.60 | |||
| Cambridge and counties 95 day | £26,372.50 | £27,467.63 | £1,095.13 | |||
| Cambridge and Counties Fixed Rate | £46,542.06 | £48,834.80 | £2,292.74 | |||
| Reliance 24 month Fixed Rate | £30,962.26 | £32,610.49 | £1,648.23 | |||
| £0.00 | ||||||
| Total Investments | £174,739.54 | £182,877.24 | £8,137.70 | |||
| Lloyds Bank Accounts | ||||||
| Treasurers Account | £8,278.40 | £19,549.08 | ||||
| Instant Access Account | £10,409.54 | £10,860.68 | ||||
| Cash Held | £20.00 | £0.00 | ||||
| £18,707.94 | £0.00 | £30,409.76 | ||||
| Total Cash and Balances | £193,447.24 | £213,287.00 | ||||
| Opening Balances | £193,447.24 | |||||
| Income | £30,946.46 | |||||
| Expenditure | -£11,106.70 | |||||
| Closing Balances | £213,287.00 | £213,287.00 |
I have examined these accounts and found them to be a true statement of the receipts and Payments of the League of Friends of Williton and District Hospital for the Years ended 30th Septemberr 2025
Signed
Kevin Bye
eague of Friends Flnaclals for Year ended 3019125 ',ash Assets 3010912024 3010912025 Change In Balance iampshlre Trust '.ambrldge and countles 95 day ambrldge and Countles Fixed Rate ellance 24 month Flxed Rate £70,862.72 £26,372.50 £46,542.06 £30,962.26 £73,964.32 227,467,63 £48,834.80 £32,610,49 £3,101.60 £F,0&&. 13 £2,292.74 £1,648.23 £0.00 £8,137.70 Dtal Investments £174,739.54 £182,877.24 loyds BankAccounts reasurers Account Istant Access Account £8,278.40 £10,409.54 £19,549.08 £10,860.68 ash Held £20.00 £0.00 £0.00 £30,409.76 É213,287.00 218,707.94 tal Cash and Balances £193,447.24 Ipenlng Balances Icorne xpendltLtie loslng Balances £193,447.24 £30,946.46 -£11,106.70 £213,287.00 £213,287.00 nave examlned these accounts and found them to be a true statement ofthe eceipts and Payments ot the League of Friends of Wllllton and Dlstrict Hospital )rthe Years ended 30th Septemberr 2025 Igned Kevin Bye 15