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)
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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