Alder Hey Children’s Hospital League of Friends Annual Report for Year to December 2024 Charity Number 507222
Overview: -
The Alder Hey Children’s Hospital League of Friends Charity has been raising funds to support the Hospital for many years. In our earlier years we have raised substantial funds to help purchase equipment and support the good work done by the hospital for the children being treated there.
In recent years we have been winding down our activity to prevent confusion and overlap, as the Hospital now has a team of paid professional fund raisers undertaking this task on a much larger scale. For this reason we are not actively fundraising, operating on a collection basis only.
We have put off winding up Charity as there are still some small donations being paid directly into our bank account via standing orders ad indirectly via the charitable sections of PayPal, Charitable Aid and Cafgye. In addition we have received a small number of bequests from wills set up historically when we were more active, which we would not wish the Hospital to lose out on.
Our Trustees are aging and we have lost 2 in recent years but it would not seem prudent to appoint new Trustees if we are likely to wind the Charity up in the near future so they haven’t been replaced.
Income: -
During 2024 we received the usual small payments totalling £618 as outlined above but also received an unusual bequest from the estate of Sylvia Pearl Mackintosh of £36,891. This almost doubled our funds and we sought new projects from the Hospital for the purchase of equipment – see expenditure below.
Expenditure: -
Some of the funds were used to purchase “ Advanced Defibrillators ”, special units for children which are used during operations and we continued our support for the “ Rainbow Centre ” within the Hospital which treats physically and mentally abused children.
Costs: -
The Trustees all give their time freely so there are no overheads for the Charity other than the production of year end accounts.
Year – End Position: -
The year ended with a healthy balance of funds - £57,502 which will be used to purchase equipment or fund projects as requested by the Hospital in the coming months. These funds are held in simple bank current and savings accounts under dual control requiring 2 signatures for payments as authorised by the Trustees.
There are no plans for further fundraising and consideration will continue to be made to close the Charity at the right time. If that decision is made we will likely remit any remaining funds to the larger Hospital Registered Charity so that it remains in support of the Hospital.
Frank Corcoran
Treasurer
Registered number 507222
Alder Hey Children's Hospital League of Friends
Financial Statements
31 December 2024
Alder Hey Children's Hospital League of Friends Report and accounts Contents
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| Trustees' Report | 1-2 |
| Independent examiners report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the accounts | 6-7 |
Alder Hey Children's Hospital League of Friends Charity registered number: 507222 Trustees' Report
The Trustees present their report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set on page 6 and comply with the charity's objects and rules, (Accounting and Reporting by Charities) and Accounting Standards.
Structure, governance and management
Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital Alder Hey League of Friends ("the League") is a registered charity founded in 1978, charity registration number 507222, governed by its objects and rules. The Trustees determine the general policy of the charity. The Trustees meet on a quarterly basis to review the charity's activities.
Trustees
The following persons served as Trustees during the year:
Mr D Johnston Mrs C Johnston (Chairperson) Mr F Corcoran (Treasurer) Miss A M Ellison Mr S Ferrigno Mrs G Ferrigno Mrs D Ashe Ms P Stephen (Secretary) Mr D Milne Mrs O Milne Mrs A Masters (Vice Chairperson) Mr D Masters
The Committee reports the death of Mr Sal Ferrigno during the year. We thank him for his commitment and contribution over the years, he will be sadly missed.
The Committee consists of the Treasurer and should have no less than 12, nor more than 30 members, drawn from the membership.
New Trustees are provided with guidance issued by the Charities Commission (CC3 The Essential Trustee: What you need to know). Other training is provided to the Trustees as and when required.
All Trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration or benefits from the charity.
The objects of the League shall be to relieve patients and former patients of the Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital, Alder Hey, who are sick, convalescent, disabled, impaired, infirm or in need of financial assistance and, generally, to support the charitable work of the hospital. The Trustees have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit as contained in the Charities Act 2022.
Achievements and performance
During the year the League collected donations and other voluntary income and incurred expenditure for the benefit of the patients at the Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital, Alder Hey.
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Alder Hey Children's Hospital League of Friends Charity registered number: 507222 Trustees' Report
Financial review and investment policy
The financial position for the year ended 31 December 2024 is set out on page 4 and 5. There are no restrictions on the charity's power of investment. Currently it is the Trustees' policy to invest funds in the Treasury Deposit Accounts, or accounts of a similar nature. This policy is kept under review.
All funds are held on an unrestricted basis for the objects of the charity. At present, the free reserves of the Charity are £57,502. The Trustees hold the reserves to expend in accordance with the charity's objects.
Trustees' responsibilities
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charity and of the surplus and deficit of the charity for that year and:
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(a) select suitable accounting policies and the apply them consistently
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(b) make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
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(c) state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
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(d) prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
Approved by the Trustees on and signed on their behalf.
Ms P Stephen Honorary Secretary
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Alder Hey Children's Hospital League of Friends Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees
I report on the financial statements of the Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital Alder Hey League of Friends for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 4 to 7.
Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Examiner
The charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of financial statements. The charity's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2022 (the 2022 Act) and that an independent examination is need.
It is my responsibility to:
- (i) examine the financial statements
(ii) follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2022 Act; and
(iii) state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
This report, including my statement, has been prepared for and only for the charity's Trustees as a body. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and charity's Trustees as a body for my examination work, for this report, or for the statements I have made.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes the review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes any consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning 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 financial statements present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, which is complete, no matters have come to my attention which give me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect:
(i) accounting records were not kept in respect of Alder Hey Children's Hospital League of Friends in accordance with section 130 of the 2022 Act; or
(ii) the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
(iii) the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the financial statements 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, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
…………………………………………………. …................................................. Mr Adrian Hughes FCA Date Batten Hughes Chartered Accountants 173 College Road, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 3AT
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Alder Hey Children's Hospital League of Friends Statement of financial activities for the year ended 31 December 2024
| Notes Income Voluntary income 2 Investment income 3 Expenditure Costs of charitable activities 4 Governance costs Net income less expenditure for the year Fund balance at 1 January Fund balance at 31 December |
2024 Total funds £ 37,960 618 38,578 10,511 120 10,631 27,947 29,555 57,502 |
2023 Total funds £ 2,911 598 3,509 50,551 120 50,671 (47,162) 76,717 29,555 |
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Alder Hey Children's Hospital League of Friends Charity registered number: 507222 Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024
| Notes Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets Fund and reserves Unrestricted general funds 6 Shareholders' funds Mr F Corcoran Treasurer Date |
57,622 57,622 (120) |
2024 £ 57,502 57,502 57,502 57,502 57,502 Mrs C Johnston Chairperson Date |
2023 £ 29,675 29,675 (120) 29,555 29,555 29,555 29,555 29,555 |
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Alder Hey Children's Hospital League of Friends Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024
1 Accounting policies
Accounting convention
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention. In preparing the financial statements the charity follows best practice as laid down in the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice FRS 102. (SORP).
Investment income
Investment income is accounted for in the period in which the charity is entitled to its receipt.
Expenditure
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. Expenditure is accounted for as expenditure for charitable purposes, support costs or governance costs, based upon the nature of the individual item of expenditure. There is no apportionment as such; costs are allocated on an invoice by invoice basis.
Donations and fund accounting
Donations are received for the general purpose of the charity are included in unrestricted general funds. Funds set aside by the trustees out of general unrestricted funds for particular expenditure/projects are included as designated funds. Donations for activities restricted by the wishes of the donor are taken to "restricted funds". Income and expenditure related to such donation income are charged to "restricted funds".
Provisions
Provisions (i.e. liabilities of uncertain timing or amount) are recognised when there is an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that economic benefit will be transferred to settle the obligation and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably.
Going concern
The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis. In drawing this conclusion, the trustees have considered their plans for a period of no less than 12 months from the date of signature of these accounts.
Volunteers
The Trustees are grateful for the support of the volunteers in the activities of the charity . In accordance with SORP, no valuation of volunteer time has been included in the accounts.
2 Voluntary income
| Donations received Estate of Sylvia Pearl Mackintosh |
unrestricted funds £ 1,069 36,891 37,960 |
restricted funds £ - - - |
2024 total funds £ 1,069 36,891 1,069 |
2023 total funds £ 2,911 - 2,911 |
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Alder Hey Children's Hospital League of Friends Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024
3 Investment income
| unrestricted funds £ Bank interest received 618 618 4 Analysis of expenditure by activities Activities undertaken directly £ Costs of charitable activities Advanced Defibrillators 9,974 Benches for Bereavement Garden - Alder Hey Children's Charity re Millie Kelly - Sensory Voyager - Ultrasound scanner - Rainbow Centre 536 Bereavement flowers - 10,510 Governance costs Independent examination fee 120 120 |
restricted funds £ - - Support costs £ - - - - - - - - - - |
2024 total funds £ 618 618 2024 Total £ 9,974 - - - - 536 - 10,510 120 120 |
2023 total funds £ 598 598 2023 Total £ - 1,950 1,495 10,000 37,000 74 32 50,551 120 120 |
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5 Related party transactions
During the year no Trustee received any remuneration. (2023 - £nil) During the year no Trustee received any benefits. (2023 - £nil)
6 Summary of funds
| Balance brought forward £ Unrestricted funds: General 29,555 29,555 Analysis of net assets between funds £ unrestricted funds Current assets 57,622 Current liabilities (120) 57,502 |
Income £ 38,578 38,578 £ restricted funds - - - |
Expenditure £ (10,631) (10,631) 2024 £ total funds 57,622 (120) 57,502 |
Balance carried forward £ 57,502 57,502 2023 £ total funds 29,675 (120) 29,555 |
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7 Analysis of net assets between funds
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Registered number 507222
Alder Hey Children's Hospital League of Friends
Financial Statements
31 December 2024
Alder Hey Children's Hospital League of Friends Report and accounts Contents
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Trustees' Report | 1-2 |
| Independent examiners report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the accounts | 6-7 |
Alder Hey Children's Hospital League of Friends Charity registered number: 507222 Trustees' Report
The Trustees present their report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set on page 6 and comply with the charity's objects and rules, (Accounting and Reporting by Charities) and Accounting Standards.
Structure, governance and management
Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital Alder Hey League of Friends ("the League") is a registered charity founded in 1978, charity registration number 507222, governed by its objects and rules. The Trustees determine the general policy of the charity. The Trustees meet on a quarterly basis to review the charity's activities.
Trustees
The following persons served as Trustees during the year:
Mr D Johnston Mrs C Johnston (Chairperson) Mr F Corcoran (Treasurer) Miss A M Ellison Mr S Ferrigno Mrs G Ferrigno Mrs D Ashe Ms P Stephen (Secretary) Mr D Milne Mrs O Milne Mrs A Masters (Vice Chairperson) Mr D Masters
The Committee reports the death of Mr Sal Ferrigno during the year. We thank him for his commitment and contribution over the years, he will be sadly missed.
The Committee consists of the Treasurer and should have no less than 12, nor more than 30 members, drawn from the membership.
New Trustees are provided with guidance issued by the Charities Commission (CC3 The Essential Trustee: What you need to know). Other training is provided to the Trustees as and when required.
All Trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration or benefits from the charity.
The objects of the League shall be to relieve patients and former patients of the Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital, Alder Hey, who are sick, convalescent, disabled, impaired, infirm or in need of financial assistance and, generally, to support the charitable work of the hospital. The Trustees have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit as contained in the Charities Act 2022.
Achievements and performance
During the year the League collected donations and other voluntary income and incurred expenditure for the benefit of the patients at the Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital, Alder Hey.
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Alder Hey Children's Hospital League of Friends Charity registered number: 507222 Trustees' Report
Financial review and investment policy
The financial position for the year ended 31 December 2024 is set out on page 4 and 5. There are no restrictions on the charity's power of investment. Currently it is the Trustees' policy to invest funds in the Treasury Deposit Accounts, or accounts of a similar nature. This policy is kept under review.
All funds are held on an unrestricted basis for the objects of the charity. At present, the free reserves of the Charity are £57,502. The Trustees hold the reserves to expend in accordance with the charity's objects.
Trustees' responsibilities
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charity and of the surplus and deficit of the charity for that year and:
-
(a) select suitable accounting policies and the apply them consistently
-
(b) make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
-
(c) state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
-
(d) prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
Approved by the Trustees on and signed on their behalf.
Ms P Stephen Honorary Secretary
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Alder Hey Children's Hospital League of Friends Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees
I report on the financial statements of the Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital Alder Hey League of Friends for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 4 to 7.
Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Examiner
The charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of financial statements. The charity's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2022 (the 2022 Act) and that an independent examination is need.
It is my responsibility to:
- (i) examine the financial statements
(ii) follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2022 Act; and
(iii) state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
This report, including my statement, has been prepared for and only for the charity's Trustees as a body. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and charity's Trustees as a body for my examination work, for this report, or for the statements I have made.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes the review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes any consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning 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 financial statements present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, which is complete, no matters have come to my attention which give me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect:
(i) accounting records were not kept in respect of Alder Hey Children's Hospital League of Friends in accordance with section 130 of the 2022 Act; or
(ii) the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
(iii) the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the financial statements 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, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
…………………………………………………. …................................................. Mr Adrian Hughes FCA Date Batten Hughes Chartered Accountants 173 College Road, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 3AT
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Alder Hey Children's Hospital League of Friends Statement of financial activities for the year ended 31 December 2024
| Notes Income Voluntary income 2 Investment income 3 Expenditure Costs of charitable activities 4 Governance costs Net income less expenditure for the year Fund balance at 1 January Fund balance at 31 December |
2024 Total funds £ 37,960 618 38,578 10,511 120 10,631 27,947 29,555 57,502 |
2023 Total funds £ 2,911 598 3,509 50,551 120 50,671 (47,162) 76,717 29,555 |
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Alder Hey Children's Hospital League of Friends Charity registered number: 507222 Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024
| Notes Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets Fund and reserves Unrestricted general funds 6 Shareholders' funds Mr F Corcoran Treasurer Date |
57,622 57,622 (120) |
2024 £ 57,502 57,502 57,502 57,502 57,502 Mrs C Johnston Chairperson Date |
2023 £ 29,675 29,675 (120) 29,555 29,555 29,555 29,555 29,555 |
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Alder Hey Children's Hospital League of Friends Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024
1 Accounting policies
Accounting convention
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention. In preparing the financial statements the charity follows best practice as laid down in the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice FRS 102. (SORP).
Investment income
Investment income is accounted for in the period in which the charity is entitled to its receipt.
Expenditure
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. Expenditure is accounted for as expenditure for charitable purposes, support costs or governance costs, based upon the nature of the individual item of expenditure. There is no apportionment as such; costs are allocated on an invoice by invoice basis.
Donations and fund accounting
Donations are received for the general purpose of the charity are included in unrestricted general funds. Funds set aside by the trustees out of general unrestricted funds for particular expenditure/projects are included as designated funds. Donations for activities restricted by the wishes of the donor are taken to "restricted funds". Income and expenditure related to such donation income are charged to "restricted funds".
Provisions
Provisions (i.e. liabilities of uncertain timing or amount) are recognised when there is an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that economic benefit will be transferred to settle the obligation and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably.
Going concern
The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis. In drawing this conclusion, the trustees have considered their plans for a period of no less than 12 months from the date of signature of these accounts.
Volunteers
The Trustees are grateful for the support of the volunteers in the activities of the charity . In accordance with SORP, no valuation of volunteer time has been included in the accounts.
2 Voluntary income
| Donations received Estate of Sylvia Pearl Mackintosh |
unrestricted funds £ 1,069 36,891 37,960 |
restricted funds £ - - - |
2024 total funds £ 1,069 36,891 1,069 |
2023 total funds £ 2,911 - 2,911 |
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Alder Hey Children's Hospital League of Friends Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024
3 Investment income
| unrestricted funds £ Bank interest received 618 618 4 Analysis of expenditure by activities Activities undertaken directly £ Costs of charitable activities Advanced Defibrillators 9,974 Benches for Bereavement Garden - Alder Hey Children's Charity re Millie Kelly - Sensory Voyager - Ultrasound scanner - Rainbow Centre 536 Bereavement flowers - 10,510 Governance costs Independent examination fee 120 120 |
restricted funds £ - - Support costs £ - - - - - - - - - - |
2024 total funds £ 618 618 2024 Total £ 9,974 - - - - 536 - 10,510 120 120 |
2023 total funds £ 598 598 2023 Total £ - 1,950 1,495 10,000 37,000 74 32 50,551 120 120 |
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5 Related party transactions
During the year no Trustee received any remuneration. (2023 - £nil) During the year no Trustee received any benefits. (2023 - £nil)
6 Summary of funds
| Balance brought forward £ Unrestricted funds: General 29,555 29,555 Analysis of net assets between funds £ unrestricted funds Current assets 57,622 Current liabilities (120) 57,502 |
Income £ 38,578 38,578 £ restricted funds - - - |
Expenditure £ (10,631) (10,631) 2024 £ total funds 57,622 (120) 57,502 |
Balance carried forward £ 57,502 57,502 2023 £ total funds 29,675 (120) 29,555 |
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7 Analysis of net assets between funds
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