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LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF LUDLOW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Charity No: 513978

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT 2024/25

Administratve 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 1QX. The Trustees of the Charity in 2024/25 were:

Mr M Evans (Co-Chair)

Mrs J Gill (Co-Chair)

Mrs Y Evans

Mr J I Walker (Treasurer)

Mr P Rew

Mrs FM Pizzoni

Mrs H Delaney Hall

Mr J M Farley

Structure, 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 Election 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 Actvites of the League

The work of building the team of Trustees has continued. A new Trustee, Steve Catanach has been appointed since the year end. Michael Evans retired as Co-Chair at the AGM and Jeff Walker became Co-Chair with Jennifer Gill. Since the AGM, John Farley and Hillary Delaney Hall have resigned as Trustees. The League continues to seek new candidates to become Trustees.

The League maintains its membership of the Shropshire Association of Hospital Leagues of Friends. Regular meetings are held to share opinions and best practice in dealing with the NHS Trusts.

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 Hospital 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, but demand from the Hospital has been subdued.

Public Beneft

During 2024/25 The League has maintained its range of activities to meet its objectives. Members’ subscriptions, legacy and other donations raised £21,279

The League has significant financial resources and the continued high interest rates 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. AS mentioned above there was little demand from the Hospital for new equipment, consequently only £9,570 was spent in the year. £33,475 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.

Plans for the future

The league has regular meetings with Shropcom, the Trust responsible for the Hospital, and the ICB, the commissioner for services, to press for better local health care.

The league has been instrumental in setting up a Steering Group to advocate for better Health Facilities for the locality with these to be primarily based at the Hospital. In addition to the Minor Injuries Unit being upgraded to an Urgent Care Centre, the League is seeking provision of A Community Diagnostic Centre and more outpatient clinics.

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[st] 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 objectives for the foreseeable future.

As mentioned above the League has considerable financial resources but it continues to raise monies as the possible developments already referred to could cause a significant demand on the reserves. In addition the Hospital Management has requested significant support in the 2025/26 year, well ahead of recent requests for funds.

There are no funds held on behalf of others for which The League acts as Custodian Trustees.

Jennifer Gill and Jef Walker

Co-Chair of Trustees

Trustee authorised to sign on behalf of all Trustees

LUDLOW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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Declaration Page 1
Auditor's Report Page 2
Receipts Page 3
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Balance Sheet Page 5
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G. Robinson (Accountants) Limited
Chartered Certified Accountants
Registered Auditors
14 Broad Street
Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1NG
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LUDLOW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT AND STATEMENT OF ASSETS

_ Financial Period Ended 31 March 2025

Declaration

The Accounts set out on pages 3 and4 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.

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LUDLOW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees For the Year Ended 31 March 2025

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| report on the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 set out on pages three to five.

Respective Responsibilities 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 Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is required.

Having satisfied myself that the Charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

Basis of Independent 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 records. 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.

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Independent Examiner's Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which :

  1. Gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the Trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:

  2. (a) Proper accounting records are kept in accordance with the Act, and (b) Accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act; or

  3. To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the Accounts to be reached.

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Name: Graham Robinson
G. Robinson (Accountants) Limited
Chartered Certified Accountants
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Address : 14 Broad Street, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1NG
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LUDLOW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees For the Year Ended 31 March 2025

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| report on the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 set out on pages three to five.

Respective Responsibilities 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 Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is required.

Having satisfied myself that the Charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

Basis of Independent 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 records. 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.

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Independent Examiner's Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which :

  1. Gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the Trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:

  2. (a) Proper accounting records are kept in accordance with the Act, and (b) Accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act; or

  3. To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the Accounts to be reached.

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Name: Graham Robinson
G. Robinson (Accountants) Limited
Chartered Certified Accountants
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Address : 14 Broad Street, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1NG
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LUDLOW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS

Charity Commission 513978

For the Financial Period Ended 31 March 2025

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||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |2025|2024| |£|£| |RECEIPTS:| |Voluntary|Receipts:| |Subscriptions|1,673|1,846| |Donations|17,567|10,561| |Gift|Aid|Tax|Refund|0|ie)| |Gifts|in|Memory|;|2,039|367| |Sundry|Income|0|0| |21,279|12,774| |Investment|Income:| |Bank|Interest|26,816|25,426| |TOTAL RECEIPTS|48,095|38,200|

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LUDLOW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

LEAGUE OF FRIENDS

Charity Commission 513978

For the Financial Period Ended 31 March 2025

2025 2024
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PAYMENTS
Cost ofGenerating Voluntary Receipts:
Stationery and Publicity 1,007 773
Costs of Charitable Activities:
Hospital Equipment ; 9,470 22,233
PatientComforts 100 180
CommunitySupport 33,475 24,375
Governance Costs:
Subscriptions and Insurance 1,090 460
Sundries and Advertising 1,042 67
Audit and Accountancy Fees 504 807
Computer Costs 0 1,430
TOTALPAYMENTS 46,688 50,325 .
Net Receipts/ (Deficit) 1,407 (12,125)
Balances broughtforward 565,812 577,937
TotalFunds 567,219 565,812

LUDLOW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

LEAGUE OF FRIENDS

Balance Sheet

As at 31 March 2025

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|||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |2025|2024| |Total|Unrestricted|Restricted|Total| |Funds|Fund|Fund|Funds| |:|£|£|£|£| |CURRENT|ASSETS| |Lloyds|Bank|plc|Current|Account|16,607|16,607|-|17,016| |COIF|Savings Account|550,270|550,270|-|548,454| |Cash|Account|342|;|342|-|342| |TOTAL FUNDS|567,219|567,219|-|565,812|

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LUDLOW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 | report on the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 set out on pages three to five. Respective Responsibilities 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 Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is required.

Having satisfied myself that the Charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to: |

Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Cha rity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the Accounts presented with those records. 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.

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independent Examiner's Statement

Address : 14 Broad Street, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1NG

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