LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF LUDLOW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Charity No: 513978 TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT 2023/24 Administrative details and Trustees The League of Friends of Ludlow Community Hospital is a Registered Charity No.513978 with a principal office at Ludlow Community Hospital, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 IQX. The Trustees of the Charity in 2023124 were: Mr M Evans (Co~Chair) Mrs J Gill (Co-chair) CI-IARITY COMMISSION FIRST CONTACT Mrs Y Evans Mr J I Walker (Treasurer) • 21)EC ?n.?4 MrPRew RECORDED RECEIVED Mrs FM Pizzoni (appointed 31 July 2023) Mrs H Delaney Hall {appointed 31 July 2023) Mr J M Farley (appointed 31 July 2023) Strurture, Governance and Management The Constitution of The League, adopted in March 2003, is based on a model constitution provided by Attend, the National Association of Hospital and Community Friends. The Constitution details the Objects and Powers of The League, Membership, Subscriptions, the Elettion of the Committee and Officers, Conduct of Meetings, Accounts, Annual Reports and Administrative Rules. The Trustees, who must be members of The League, are elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting to hold office on the Executive Committee. With the exception of the Treasurer and Secretary these Executive Committee posts may rotate every three years. The day to day business of The League is directed and managed by the Executive Committee and reports are made to the general membership by regular Newsletters and an Annual General Meeting. The Executive Committee of 8 requires a quorum of 5 for the purposes of decision making.
The Activities of the League The work of building the team of Trustees has continued. Three new Trustees were appointed during the year and there has been a further appointment since the year end. Jennifer Gill has tsken on the role of Co-chair with Michael Evans The League maintains its membership of the Shropshire Association of Hospital Leagues of Friends. Funds are carefully monitored to eliminate any financial risk. The procedure for procuring and donating equipment and other services ensures that The League cannot be held liable for any operational claims relating to such equipment or services. The object of The League is to provide relief and comfort to patients of the Hospital, and other out-patient residents in the community who are sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped or infirm and, generally, to SUPPOrt the charitable work of the Hospital. In pursuance of this objective the Trust has developed relationships with other charities to support health initiatives in the wider community such as support for those suffering with dementia. Also to meet this objective, The League supplements the service provided by the Hospitsl by the provision of facilities and equipment which are required for the benefit of patients or for the efficient running of the Hospital. To meet these aims The League raises funds by subscription, donation and through a programme of fundraising events within the catchment area. Specific requests for funding equipment purchases or other financial support are assessed, prioritised by Hospital Management and submitted to The League Executive Committee for consideration. Subject to requests meeting the Objectives of The League and demonstrating competitive purchasing by the Hospital authorities, they are invariably approved. The League has substantial funds to meet the requests. Public Benefit During 2023/24 The League has maintained its range of activities to meet its objectives. Members, subscriptions, legacy and other donations raised £12,774. The League has significant financial resources and the higher interest rates prevalent in 2023-24 meant that £25,426 of interest was received. The League maintains a close working relationship with Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust with the aim of providing and supporting a viable range of
hospital and community services and providing care closer to home in this rural community. The hospital buildings, based around the 1836 Poor Law Workhouse, are in the main beyond economical refurbishment or adaptation and The League does not contribute towards work to the fabric of the hospital, but continues to provide new equipment. In this financial year expenditure on equipment increased with £22,413 being spent on equipment and patient comforts. £24,375 was spent on the community support projects referred to above as the League looks at ways of cooperating with other providers of care to ensure the maximum number of residents in the area are helped while still meeting its core objectives. It was necessary to spend £1,430 on IT related projects largely to update the website that was well out of date. Plans for the future The fabric of the Hospital is in a very poor state and The League has continued to press NHS management as to its plans for the Hospitals Future. In spite of meetings with senior personnel there is no clear way forward. It is believed that while the thrust of policy is to encourage care nearer to the patient's home there is little evidence of this in the upgrading of facilities or the provision of more out patient clinics at the Hospital. It is hoped that the Minor Injuries Unit will be upgraded to an Urgent Care Centre but again such a decision is probably at least a year away. The ideal outcome would be a new facility built on land the NHS already owns on the outskirts of Ludlow and the League will continue to agitate for this. In the meantime it sees itself as the champion of providing as many clinics and other facilities for the people of Ludlow and surrounding areas. Financial Review The accounts to 31" March 2024 are appended to this report including the audit certificate signed by Mr Graham Robinson . The League has sufficient financial resources to carry out its aims and objettives for the foreseeable future.
There are no funds held on behal Custodian Trustees. of others for which The League acts as Michael Evans Co-chalr of Trustses Trustee authorised to sign on behalf of all Trustees
LUDLOW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS (Charity Number 513978) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
LUDLOW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Declaration Page I Auditor's Report Page 2 Receipts Page 3 Payments Page 4 Balance Sheet Page 5 G. Robinson (Accountants) Limlted Chartered Certified Accountants Registered Auditors 14 Broad Street Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 ING
LUDLOW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT AND STATEMENT OF ASSErs Financial Period Ended 31 March 2024 Declaration The Accounts set out on pages 3 and 4 for the financial period ended on the above date and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at the date set out on page 5, are as approved by the Trustees. Mr Michael Evans Trustee authorised beh If of all Trustees
LUDLOW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees For the Year Ended 31 March 2024 I report on the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 set out on pages three to five. Res ectlve Res onsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the Accounts. The Charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Settion 14412) of the Charities Act 2011 {the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is required. Having satisfied myself that the Charity is not subjert to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to: Examine the Accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 14515)(bl of the Act}, and To state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Inde endent Examiner's Statement My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the Accounts presented with those Tecords. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the Accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any 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 Accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below. Inde endent Examiner's Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which . l. Gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the Trustees have not met the requirement5 to ensure that: lal Proper accounting records are kept in accordance with the Act, and Ibl Accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act: or 2. To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the Accounts to be reached. Signed Name . Graham Robinson G. Robinson (Accountants) Limited Chartered Certified Accountants Address .' 14 Broad Street, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 ING 22 October 2024
LUDLOW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS Charity Commission 513978 For the Financial Period Ended 31 March 2024 2024 2023 RECEIPTS: Voluntary Receipts: Subscriptions Donations Gift Aid Tax Refund Gifts in Memory Sundry Income 1,846 10,561 1,751 34,901 367 6,656 75 12,774 43,383 Investment Income: Bank Interest 25,426 8,673 TOTAL RECEIPTS 38,200 52,056
LUDLOW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS Charity Commission 513978 For the Financial Period Ended 31 March 2024 2024 2023 PAYMENTS Cost of Generating Voluntary Receipts: Stationery and Publicity 773 349 Costs of Charitable Artivities: Hospital Equipment Patient Comforts Community Support 22,233 180 24,375 16,162 236 Governance Costs: Subscriptions and Insurance Sund ries Audit and Accountancy Fees Computer Costs 460 67 807 1,430 40 23 1,644 TOTAL PAYMENTS 50,325 18,454 Net Receipts/(Deficit) (12,1251 33,602 Balances brought forward 577,937 544,335 Total Funds 565,812 577,937
LUDLOW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS Balance Sheet As at 31 March 2024 2024 Total Funds 2023 Total Funds Unrestricted Fund Restricted Fund CURRENT ASSErs Lloyds Bank plc Current Account COIF Savings Account Cash Account 17,016 548,454 342 17,016 548,454 342 54,676 523,027 234 TOTAL FUNDS 565,812 565,812 577,937