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2022-11-30-accounts

FRIENDS OF THE LEEDS CENTRE FOR LEUKAEMIA, LYMPHOMA AND MYELOMA

Charity Reg. No. 509071

TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH NOVEMBER 2022

FRIENDS OF THE LEEDS CENTRE FOR LEUKAEMIA, LYMPHOMA AND MYELOMA

Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30[th] November 2022

Contents
Page:
1 Report of the trustees
5 Statement of trustees’ responsibilities
6 Report of the independent examiners
7 Statement of financial activities
8 Balance sheet
9 Notes to the financial statements

FRIENDS OF THE LEEDS CENTRE FOR LEUKAEMIA, LYMPHOMA AND MYELOMA

Report of the trustees for the year ended 30[th] November 2022

The Trustees present their report and independently examined accounts for the year ended 30[th] November 2022.

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees

The Trustees at 30th November 2022 were:-

D A Fox Chairman M C Baker Treasurer C Bilbrough Secretary R G Owen D R Norfolk G M Smith J M Harris R Johnson C Ferris

None of the trustees had any personal beneficial interests in the Charity.

Principal Office

Thornton House Shaw Mills Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 3HR

Independent Examiner

Bankers

Thomas Coombs Limited Barclays Bank Plc 3365 The Pentagon 25 James Street Century Way Harrogate Thorpe Park North Yorkshire Leeds HG1 1QX West Yorkshire LS15 8ZB

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Report of the trustees for the year ended 30[th] November 2022 (Continued)

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Constitution

The Friends of the Leukaemia and Lymphoma Unit (The General Infirmary at Leeds) was established under a Trust Deed dated 31st July 1979 and registered with the Charity Commissioners as a Charitable Trust, number 509071. During 2008, the charity changed its name to Friends of the Leeds Centre for Leukaemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma. Going forward, this shall be the official name of the charity.

The trustees are appointed by the Board of Trustees. The Trust Deed provides for a minimum of 5 trustees, to a maximum of 15 trustees.

The trustees shall hold a meeting at least twice a year. Any trustee who is absent from all the meetings of the trustees during a period of 2 years or who is adjudged bankrupt or who is incapacitated or resigns shall cease to be a trustee.

Details of the trustees who have served during the year are listed on page 1.

Trustees are considered the key management personnel of the charity and receive no remuneration for their time.

The Board of Trustees keeps the skill requirements for the Trustee Body under review and will seek new trustees when necessary.

The induction of new trustees includes a meeting with the Chairman and other members of the Board. New trustees are provided with a brief history of the Trust, copy Board minutes, most recent annual report and accounts and a copy of the governing Trust Deed.

Risk Management

The Trustees have examined the major strategic, business, and operational risks which the charity faces and confirms that systems have been established to enable regular reports to be produced so that the necessary steps can be taken to lessen these risks.

OBJECTIVE AND ACTIVITIES FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT

Objectives

The charity is established for the relief of persons suffering from leukaemia, lymphomas, and related disorders (haematological malignancies) as set out in the Trust Deed. The charity aims to achieve this objective by:

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Report of the trustees for the year ended 30[th] November 2022 (Continued)

Objectives (continued)

and in such other ways as the Trustees from time to time think fit, provided always that no charity monies shall be applied for purposes which are not exclusively charitable.

Activities

The charity supports the work of the Leeds Centre for Leukaemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma in the Bexley Wing at St James’s Hospital, Leeds by the provision of medical equipment for research and diagnostics, the funding of salaries for specialist support staff and the provision of patient welfare and other items required for their benefit.

There have been no material policy changes in how the charity intends to achieve the above objects.

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Detailed reports from the Chairman and Treasurer and a specialist medical report will be circulated at the forthcoming meeting and be made available on request to the Secretary.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on pages 9 and 10 of the financial statements and comply with the charity’s trust deed, the Charities Act 2011, and the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (FRS 102).

Total contributions to the units amounted to £47,179 as detailed in note 4 of the financial statements.

The Trustees consider that, at the date of this report, the financial position of the Charity is satisfactory.

Investment Policy and Performance

The Trust Deed allows trustees absolute discretion with regard to holding investments. The trust holds no specific ethical stance with regard to investments and excess funds not required in the near future are held in interest bearing deposit accounts or national savings bonds.

The trustees are satisfied with the investment income of £561 (2021: £193)

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Report of the trustees for the year ended 30[th] November 2022 (Continued)

FRIENDS OF THE LEEDS CENTRE FOR LEUKAEMIA, LYMPHOMA AND MYELOMA

Reserves Policy

The charity maintains sufficient reserves in order to allow long term sustainable support of the work carried out in the Bexley Wing at St James University Hospital. The reserves of the charity are continually monitored and reviewed within the context of the requirements of the Unit.

ACCOUNTABILITY UNDER PUBLIC BENEFIT REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with their duties pursuant to section 4 of the Charities Act 2011, the Trustees have considered the charity's objects and activities in light of the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit, "Charities and Public Benefit."

In relation to the first limb of the public benefit test set out in the guidance, the object of the charity is “the relief of persons suffering from leukaemia” as specified in the Trust Deed and the trustees are satisfied that this objective is clearly of benefit to the public. The objective was further broken down within the Trust Deed as detailed in the “Objective and Activities” section above and the Trustees are satisfied that the activities of the charities are achieving the intended objective.

In relation to the second limb of the test, the trustees ensure that the public at large benefits from the activities of the Charity and that there is no private benefit, incidental or otherwise. Within the context of supporting the work of the Leeds Centre for Leukaemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma in the Bexley Wing at St James’s Hospital, Leeds the charity places no restrictions on the individuals who benefit from the work of the Charity.

The trustees regularly keep the activities the Trust funds under review, to ensure that they are of sufficient benefit to the public.

PLANS FOR THE FUTURE

The Friends charity remains in a very strong financial position and continues to support the Unit in the Bexley wing at the St James’s Hospital site. The Friends charity will continue to support the purchase of specialist equipment not provided by the NHS as well as “pump priming” the salaries of specialist staff required for new development in treatments.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS

Messrs. Thomas Coombs Limited, Chartered Accountants have indicated their willingness to continue as Honorary Independent Examiners and a resolution for their reappointment will be proposed at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

Approved by the Board of Trustees on 27th September 2023 and signed on its behalf by:

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Chairman of Trustees

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Statement of trustees’ responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Charity law requires the trustees in England and Wales to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the result of the Charity for that year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:

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Chairman of Trustees

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Treasurer

Date: 27th September 2023

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FRIENDS OF THE LEEDS CENTRE FOR LEUKAEMIA, LYMPHOMA AND MYELOMA Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Friends of the Leeds Centre for Leukaemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 30th November 2022 which are set out on pages 7 to 14.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees 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 charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the 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 matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements concerning the form and content of the 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.

Christopher Darwin FCA Thomas Coombs Limited

Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor 3365 The Pentagon, Century Way, Thorpe Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 8ZB

Date: 27th September 2023

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Statement of financial activities for the year ended 30[th] November 2022

Notes
2022
Restricted
Funds
£
2022
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Investment income
2
3
53,825
-
_
25,202
561
_
Total income
53,825
_
25,763
_
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities cost
4
22,440
_
27,297
_

Total expenditure
22,440
_
27,297
_

Net income for the year
31,385
(1,534)
Reconciliation of funds:
Total Funds at 1stDecember 2021
29,621
_
263,900
_
Total Funds at 30th November 2022
61,006
_
262,366
_
 2022
Total
Funds
£
79,027
561
_
79,588
_
49,737
_

49,737
_
29,851
293,521
_
323,372
 2021
Total
Funds
£
65,148
193
_
65,341
_
35,328
_
35,328
_
30,013
263,508
_
293,521

All amounts relate to continuing activities.

The notes on pages 9 to 14 form part of these financial statements .

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Balance sheet at 30[th] November 2022

Note
Fixed Assets
Investments
7
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at bank
8
Liabilities: amounts falling due within
one year
9
Net Current Assets
Total Assets less Current Liabilities
Liabilities: amounts falling due after
more than one year
Net Assets

Funds
Unrestricted
Restricted

Total Funds		 2022
£
75,000
_
902
271,802
_
272,704
(24,330)
_
248,374
_
323,374
-
_
323,374

262,366
61,006
_
323,372		 2021
£
75,000
_
683
237,142
_
237,825
(19,304)
_
218,521
_
293,521
-
_
293,521
263,900
29,621
_
293,521

Approved by the board of trustees on 27th September 2023 and signed on its behalf by

D A Fox Chairman of Trustees

M C Baker Treasurer

The notes on pages 9 to 14 form part of these financial statemen ts.

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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 30[th] November 2022

1 Accounting policies

Accounting convention

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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) issued on 16 July 2014 (as updated through Update Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 2016), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011, and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £.

The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.

Income recognition

All income is recognised in the statement of financial activities when the conditions for receipt have been met and there is reasonable assurance of receipt. Where a claim for repayment of income tax has or will be made, such income is grossed up for the tax recoverable.

The following accounting policies are applied to income:

Donations, legacies and similar income

Donations, subscriptions, legacies and similar income are included in the statement of financial activities when:

Investment income

Investment income is accounted for when receivable. Interest receivable on restricted funds is accounted for separately and is attributed to the relevant funds in the statement of financial affairs.

Expenditure recognition

Liabilities are recognised as resources expended as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category.

Grants payable are accounted for when the trustees have accepted a legal or moral obligation to make the grant. Where there is an obligation to make a grant, which has not been paid to the recipient at the balance sheet date, the amount of the award is shown in grants payable.

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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 30[th] November 2022 (Continued)

1 Accounting Policies (Continued)

Charitable activities

Costs of charitable activities include grants made and other contributions to the Bexley Wing at St James’s Hospital Leeds.

Governance costs

Governance costs relate to expenditure incurred in the management of the charity’s assets, organisational administration and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

Investments

Fixed asset investments are included in the accounts at market value. Realised and unrealised gains and losses on investments are disclosed separately in the appropriate section of the statement of financial activities.

Voluntary help

Voluntary help is not included in the financial statements but is described in the trustees’ annual report.

Taxation

The trust is a registered charity and therefore is not liable for income tax or corporation tax on income derived from its charitable activities, as it falls within the various exemptions available to registered charities.

Fund accounting

(i) Restricted funds

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

(ii) Unrestricted fund

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 30th November 2022 (Continued)

2 Donations, legacies and similar income
2022 2022 2022 2021
Restricted Unrestricted Total Total
Funds funds funds funds
£ £ £ £
Donations and legacies 53,825 23,985 77,810 64,240
Subscription income - 1,217 1,217 908
_ _ _ _
53,825 25,202 79,027 65,148
_ _ _ _
3 Investment income
2022 2022 2022 2021
Restricted Unrestricted Total Total
Funds funds funds funds
£ £ £ £
National Savings interest - 487 487 52
Short term deposit interest - 74 74 141
_ _ _ _
- 561 561 193
_ _ _ _

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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 30[th] November 2022 (Continued)

4
Charitable activities
Grants to the Leeds Centre
Medical and other equipment
Grievance Books
Dr Fisher PHD Fees
Mild Steel Infusion Stands
Thermometers, Infusion Stands
& Observation Machines
Commodes, Shower chairs &
Trolleys
Star of the months awards
Privacy screen & Sepsis trolly
Laptops x2
Camera & Mobility device
Chair & other equipment
Dynamap machines x5
Camera for Microscope
Overbed tables x20
Procedure Trolley
Grant provision no longer required
Ward Expenses
7 Sets of patient weighing scales
3 Patient note easels
Digital morphology training
4 Drip stands & 2 saddle stools
Chemotherapy trolley
Pulse Oximeter & Camera
Exercise bikes x7
Recliner chairs
Supporting attendance at conferences
Support for TV Services on the ward
Governance costs(see note 5)		 2022
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
22,440
-
22,440
_		 2022
Unrestricted
funds
£







250
4,600
1,141
2,771
8,909
1,050
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,018
-
2,558
27,297
_		 2022
Total
funds
£


250
4,600
1,141
2,771
8,909
1,050
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,018
22,440
2,558
49,737
_		 2021
Total
funds
£

-
-
-
-
-
-
1,756
1,545
6,007
3,090
5,000
1,485
9,746
595
(1,180)
(840)
(1,791)
(2,500)
(2,085)
(423)
(5,077)
(819)
(4,000)
-
22,440
2,379
35,328
_

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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 30[th] November 2022 (Continued)

5 Governance costs

Stationery and sundry costs
Independent examination fee
- current year

 2022

£
558

2,000

2,558
 2021
£
451
1,928
2,379
2,558
 2,379
6 Employment costs
The trustees (who are also considered to be the key management personnel) received no rem
or reimbursements during the current or previous year.
There were no employees during the current or previous year.
7
Fixed asset investments
National Savings Income Bonds
2022
Cost and Market Value
75,000
8
Debtors
2022
£
Taxation recoverable
902
_

902
_____

9
Liabilities: amounts falling due within one year
2022
£
Grants payable in respect of:
-
Medical and other equipment
Other equipment
-
Ward Expenses
Accrued administration expenses
Patient Welfare
22,330
-
2,000
_

24,330
_
 uneratio
2021
75,000
2021
£
683
_
683
_
2021
£
17,354
-
1,950
_
_19,304
____

The trustees (who are also considered to be the key management personnel) received no remuneration or reimbursements during the current or previous year. There were no employees during the current or previous year.

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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 30[th] November 2022 (Continued)

Reconciliation of grant liabilities

Opening

Awarded during the year

Grant provisions no longer required
Payments

Closing
 2022
£
19,304
16,521
-
(13,495)
22,330		 2021
£
40,369
22,844
(18,715)
(25,194)		 2021
£
40,369
22,844
(18,715)
(25,194)

19,304

Grant liabilities represent amounts awarded by the charity but not yet claimed by the recipient (NHS).

10 Related parties

Dr Owen, Dr Johnson, and Mrs Ferris are trustees of the charity and are employed by the National Health Service in their capacity as doctors and as a nurse.

None of the trustees have any direct beneficial interest in the transactions of the charity.

11 Funds

Opening Income Expenditure Transfer Closing funds
funds 30 Nov 2022
01 Dec 2021
Unrestricted funds 263,900 25,763 (27,297) - 262,366
Restricted funds
The Chevin 29,621 53,825 (22,440) - 61,006
Socialites fund
raising
_ _ _ _ _
293,521 79,588 (49,737) - 323,372
_ _ _ _ _

The Chevin Socialites fund raising represents funds generated by the voluntary group on behalf of The Charity. The funds are directed to support the Hug on a Tray Services and the purchase of blocks of basic television channels for inpatients on the ward.

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