## **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD FROM 01 JANUARY TO 31 DECEMBER 2024**
**THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF BRIDGNORTH HOSPITAL**
**Charity number 515567**
**OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES**
**Objective**
The object of the League remained to improve amenities for the benefit of patients and to aid in provision of a quality service within Bridgnorth Community Hospital, Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust and Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust Maternity services at Bridgnorth Community Hospital.
The Charity continues its aim to encourage, foster, and maintain the interest of the public in relation to patient experience, through our support of the work of Bridgnorth Hospital. The trustees have given veritable thought and attention to all matters relating to activities undertaken by the Charity in accordance with its constitution within the Trustee Committee meeting forum.
## **Fundraising**
The level of voluntary donations and legacies received during this reporting period has again resulted in the Charity refraining from significant fundraising activities over and above the revenue from our coffee shop. Regular annual activities, e.g. coffee mornings, have gone ahead to maintain visibility of our charity to the general public. Funding requests received from the Shropshire Community Trust for the Hospital were more modest than the previous reporting period which may be due to ongoing planning and re-structuring of Services, by the Trust in the background.
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The Coffee Shop has been open to the public Monday to Friday 0930 – 1600 hours throughout the year closing only to accommodate the Butterfly café for two afternoons monthly or for the occasional hospital led meeting.
We held a spring social event instead of an Easter coffee morning considering the many other external events happening before and around the Easter weekend, but we did have an Easter raffle in the coffee shop to mark the occasion. There was no autumn winter coffee morning with the Coffee Shop Sub- Committee deciding on a Mince Pie and Music event instead, which proved to be very popular.
Branding wraps for the new gazebos were purchased and used effectively this year, including at a Carnival Day stall in May and a special autumn Saturday morning stall on the high street. Our Knit and natter group of volunteers continue to produce an abundance of baby and toddler knitwear and blankets and we also have an established crafter in our fold and these skillfully handmade items are sold in the coffee shop and on our stalls including the stall set up for the towns Christmas Craft Fair held in a local church over days at the beginning of December.
Our well-priced greetings and Christmas card sales were again very good despite the general downturn in the popularity of sending greetings by post, likely induced by the hike in the price for a stamp!
The 100+ club membership started with a total of 159 at the beginning of the year which rose to 174 paid up members by the end of the year, thanks to the work of lead trustee June MUXWORTHY.
General thanks must go to all Volunteers involved in organising all events and projects which have been successful fund raisers that assist in maintaining public awareness of our charity.
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## **ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE**
## **Administration**
There was some initial interest in the Pastoral Trustee vacancy early in the year but unfortunately the role was not filled during this period and it remains vacant. This has impacted on most timely awareness of some matters of pastoral nature but has not had significant impact on our ability to operate as a Trustee Committee. We will continue to strive to fill the post appropriately.
Work has been ongoing during this reporting period to review and update the organisation’s role profiles, policies and procedure documentation following the formation of a Documentation Sub -committee. Progress has been slow but methodical and publication of finalised documents is expected in 2025.
Volunteer update training has been performed and completed on a one-to-one basis by the Coffee Shop Manager and Treasurer during the latter half of the year.
With the term of office for the town Mayor reduced to one year, a review of the charity President's term of office was undertaken and following consultation with the outgoing President Mayor Councillor Rachel CONNELLY the following was agreed by the Trustees; after the annual Mayor Making Ceremony each year, the newly elected Mayor is invited to be our president for their term of office.
Following the death of Lifetime Vice President Margaret VEAL MBE in Autumn 2023, a Vice President (Advisory) role has been established and is currently filled by past President Councillor Karen SAWBRIDGE. This has worked very well for us and our thanks go to Karen for her invaluable experience and advice during the year.
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The Hospital and South-East Localities Manager, Rachel MOLE left the trust after 23 years’ service in March, designated trustees attended a leaving function and the League of Friends presented her with a framed picture of the town. In her speech Rachel thanked the League of Friends for our tremendous support during her time at the hospital.
Her replacement, Kate STEVENS came into post in May and we quickly established a rapport and continue to have a very good working relationship with the Trust’s Southeast Localities Manager.
## **Membership**
Along the same vein as the last reporting period our membership is still not growing and we continue to have difficulty in recruiting significant numbers of new members despite focus on new membership, at best we only appear to maintain membership levels.
## **Awards**
Having successfully nominated Trustee Jean PRIOR for the Order of Mercy Award, in recognition of her devoted service to the League of Friends for almost 25 years, we are proud to report that Jean attended her award ceremony in London on the 12[th] of July with her daughter and fellow Trustee Verena SWINNERTON, as our charity representative on the day.
## **Coffee Shop**
Further to fundraising activity already reported, our coffee shop manager and treasurer have worked hard to source a new cake supplier following the decision for personal reasons, by Margaret BAKER our volunteer cake supplier of over 13 years, to step down in August. Margaret and her cakes were sorely missed resulting in a slight dip in sales initially, however in the autumn the decision to introduce the sale of sandwiches to accommodate a greater need for outpatients and visitors to the hospital was made, which has filled any potential void in profits.
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The coffee shop manager had volunteers primed for the post Covid return of trolly ward rounds but for most of the year they were not possible due to continued infection control measure requirements.
## **Butterfly Cafe**
The Butterfly Café has become a very happy environment to spend time with the monthly activity week attendance remaining ever popular and the introduction of a second meeting a month successfully starting in January and becoming known as ‘Talking Tables’ drop in week. Notable activity weeks were the annual afternoon out with a trip to Sunnycroft, a local National Trust property and the summer afternoon tea party in the hospital courtyard garden. Thanks to all Trustees and Volunteers who support the Butterfly Café which has been recognised by our clients as a lovely, safe space to visit.
## **Remembrance Weekend**
The League of Friends was represented at the Town Remembrance Parade and a wreath laid at the War memorial. The knit and natter group made poppies which were distributed to ward patients and staff who wished to receive them again. Donations unexpectedly submitted to us for the poppies were forwarded to the Royal British Legion towards the national poppy appeal.
## **Mascot – Cami the Caterpillar**
Cami was to be present and ready to assist (if required) with the towns Christmas light switch on but unfortunately the event had to be cancelled at the eleventh hour, due to the threat of extreme weather and dangerously high winds. This year our teenage volunteer mascot performer successfully applied to join the The Royal Airforce. The search for a new performer by approaching local high schools resulted in initial interest being very positive however we have not yet secured a regular volunteer Cami performer and the search continues.
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## **Courtyard Gardens**
The courtyard garden (maintained by the charity for use by patients, staff and visitors to the hospital) has been the setting for several events including the Butterfly Café’s afternoon tea with the ukulele band bringing us entertainment in the sunshine.
Unfortunately, the willow fountain was highlighted as a potential Legionella risk and the Community Trust’s Water Safety Group determined it could not be switched on with the reason being that “the area was not enclosed and as such, temperatures could not be managed or monitored to ensure the water temperature did not fall outside control parameters.” Despite considerable research and subsequent appeal by our Trustee Committee and Hospital Management Team, the decision was upheld and supported by the Trusts independent authorising water engineer. Given the significance of this object to focus on reflection and remembrance, it will be established as decorative feature without the water fountain and the bowl to be filled with decorative glass pieces and sealed with a reinforced glass top.
The Cherry Tree (within the courtyard) had become very large for the space with the roots lifting the surrounding pavement causing a potential safety hazard. During the year it also looked to be dying back. Following expert guidance, it was determined the best course of action was to remove the tree and its roots. The work was agreed and scheduled for completion in early 2025.
## **Funding**
Funding requests are received in writing with costings and justification statements before being considered by the Trustee Committee and number of funding requests have been received throughout the year. Examples are a request for a digital uriflowmetry machine used by the Continence Nurse Specialist Team for patients in the Bridgnorth community and wall mounted play equipment for young children in the Minor Injuries Unit waiting area.
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Without going into the detail of each specific request, all requests received were considered appropriate and within our constitutional boundaries and therefore approved at one of our Trustee Meetings total expenditures is explained in the financial documents for this period.
One substantial funding request submitted by the Planned Care Service Delivery Group Manager with responsibility for Bridgnorth hospital, was approved in March 2024, subject to conditions laid down by the Trustee Committee, deemed necessary to justify release of the funds. Subject to considerable planning by the Trust and following a mid-year update from the Manager, there was no further advancement of this project by the Trust within this reporting period. The funds have remained available for this project, but moving forward, review may be necessary if funding requests from other departments come to light.
**FINANCIAL REVIEW**
The Charity income has continued to come from legacies, donations, membership subscriptions and fundraising events. The Charity provides support to the hospital by funding the purchase of equipment through requests presented by departments within the hospital.
**Reserves**
The Charity aims to maintain a reserve of £70,000 as agreed by the Trustees which is reviewed annually and includes funds deemed to be sufficient to meet foreseeable funding obligations although there has been no requirement to dip into the reserve in this reporting period.
## **Financial Auditing**
Financial accounts and records are managed routinely by the organisations nominated treasurer and audited by an independent accountant annually. The audit for this period was completed without issue.
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## **STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT**
## **Governing document**
The Charity is an unincorporated organisation and is managed by the Trustees under its 2023 constitution document. Policy and procedural documentation have undergone full review and is in the process of being re-written with a review process put in place to ensure it remains up to date in the future.
## **Methods of appointment or election of Trustees**
Trustees are nominated, seconded, and elected/re-elected at the Annual General Meeting
(AGM) which is overseen by our President, the duly elected Town Mayor.
## **Organisational structure**
The League of Friends of Bridgnorth Hospital is administered by the Trustee Committee of up to fifteen people meeting 4-6 times a year, in addition to the AGM and Extraordinary General Meetings as and when required. There are two sub-committees which oversee the running of
the Coffee Shop and Butterfly Café respectively, with a minimum of two trustees sitting on each
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The charity is an affiliated member of Attend and continues to contribute to the Shropshire
League of Friends group which meets up to three times annually and serves as a support
network among the Leagues of Friends groups in Shropshire.
**Trustees’ induction and training** c
Induction is done through briefing by the Chair and Trustees and take part in training sessions
e.g. safeguarding, risk assessment, food hygiene which are organised for all League of Friends volunteers as appropriate to the voluntary work they undertake.
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**Summary** Overall we have had a busy year of activity and bank balances are in good shape, mainly through continued generous donations and benefactors. With constant changes happening in the NHS, following government directives the Trust is constantly going through change and restructuring to meet requirements. As a result, funding requests have perhaps not been so forthcoming as they might be at times and we have countered this by not actively organising large fundraising events, but ensuring we maintain awareness of our charity within the public arena with more bespoke social events, highlighting these through media channels. A focus for the charity moving forward remains to increase our membership and bring new blood to our ranks to enable continuation of our Objective in the future as our membership is still not growing. We are keen to encourage new members, some with a little youth on their side to futureproof the Charities existence. However, the current membership has supported the Charity well through this successful reporting period
## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS**
## **Charity name**
League of Friends of Bridgnorth Hospital
**Registered Charity number**
515567
7 River View Bernard’s Hill, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 5AT.
## **Charities Principal Operations Address**
The League of Friends Coffee Shop, Shropshire Community NHS Trust, Bridgnorth Community
Hospital, Northgate, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16
## **Charity Trustees who Manage the Charity**
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|**Trustee Name**|**Ofice (if any)**
**Appointment (A) at**
**trustee committee**
**level)**|**Dates Acted if not for**
**whole year**|**Name of Person (or**
**body) entitled to**
**appoint Trustee (if**
**any)**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Paula Tristham|Chair||Membership (AGM)|
|Julia Davies|Deputy Chair||Membership (AGM)|
|Sue Burrows|Secretary||Membership (AGM)|
|Phil Palfrey|Treasurer||Membership (AGM)|
|Verena Swinnerton|Cofee Shop Manager||Membership (AGM)|
|Meg Andrews|Butterfy Café Lead (A)||Membership (AGM)|
|Julie Palfrey|Butterfy Café Lead (A)||Membership (AGM)|
|Margaret Bray|Knit and Natter Lead (A)||Membership (AGM)|
|Jean Prior|Knit and Natter Lead (A)||Membership (AGM)|
|June Muxworthy|100+ Club Secretary (A)||Membership (AGM)|
|Di Brown|Collection Tin Lead (A)||Membership (AGM)|
|Sarah Morford|Librarian (A)||Membership (AGM)|
|Yvonne Askins|Trustee||Membership (AGM)|
|Rita Spence|Trustee||Membership (AGM)|
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## **Names of Presidency and Advisers**
On election the Mayor of the Town is invited to be President of the Charity for the duration of
their tenure.
President 2024 – Mayor Councillor Ian Wellings
In accordance with its constitution the Charity (at AGM) may see fit to bestow a Vice Presidency upon an agreeable individual perceived to be in the position to offer advice and guidance to the Trustees of the Charity. Vice President may attend Trustee Meetings and contribute to discussion but have no voting rights at Committee Meetings
Vice Presidents 2024 – Lifetime appointment -Mrs Sheila Plain Vice Presidents (Advisory) 2024 -Councillor Karen Sawbridge
The charity has continued to maintain a healthy working relationship with the local hospital management team enabling the Trustees to make informed and justifiable decisions to enhance the work of the hospital for the public within the community. The hospital manager attends
Trustee meetings and provides an overview and update of hospital activity bringing any requests for enhancement of patient care and experience within the ward and departments of the hospital.
**Names of Hospital Management Contacts**
Kate Stevens - Southeast Shropshire Locality Manager (inclusive of Bridgnorth Hospital.)
Carol Harris – Bridgnorth Community Hospital Administrative Officer.
Amy Jeavons – Administration Officer
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**DECLARATIONS**
**The Trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees**
**Paula Elizabeth Tristham Sue Burrows Chair Secretary Date** 25 April 2025
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LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF BRIDGNORTH HOSPITAL
ID
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVIE5
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEIMBER 2024
RECEIPTS
2024
2023
Volunta
Recei
Subscriptions
ts
326.00
438.00
Other Voluntarv Recei
Donations General
Lcgacy
Funeral Donations
Gift Aid
External Associaiions
ts
5,725.85
82,695.83
1,150.10
1,511.24
40,378.03
2,507.03
37.64
89,897.78
44,871.94
Hospital Teas/Coffee Shop
Collection Boxes
Butterfly Café
100 Club
Bridgnorth Market Stall Event
Name the Caterpillar
Rugby CIub - Christmas Market
Coffee Morning
Sale of Greetings Cards
Shropshire Community NHS Trust
Books Sold Separate to Coffee Shop
Easter Event
Carnival Event
Halloween Event
Xmas Craft Sales
Guess the Cake
Easter Raftle
Spring Event
Name the Bear
Church Craft Event
Raffle
Craft Sales
Credit Card Cashback
Poppy Sales
31,914.33
1,920.16
234.70
2,232.00
234.50
23,554.62
1,146.68
1,369.78
1,929.00
190.50
55.00
734.95
255.89
479.80
38.50
140.00
718.20
126.00
302.00
52.00
245.00
139.00
96.00
26.00
82.00
38 321.89
29 894.72
128,219.67
74,766.66
Recei
ts from Investments
Bank and Building Society Interest
5,188.48
2,195.21
133,408.15
76 961.87
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LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF BRIDGNORTH HosprrAL
STATE}NT OF FINANCIAL ACTIvrrIES
FOR THE YEAR EPWED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
PAyNTs
2024
2023
General
Subscription and Insiirance
PToducing and Posting NewsletteTS
Expenses for Events Including Adverts
Stationary Including Christmas and
Greeting Cards, etc
Coffee Shop Running Costs
Till for Coffee Shop expenses
Computer & Zoom costs
100 Club Prizes
Patients Presents and Flowers
Gardens and Grounds
Buttertly Café
Accountancy Fees
Donations
Lottery License Fee
Miscellaneous
Gazebo
Poppy Appeal
1,006.00
1,089.00
24.00
422.63
628.84
1,507.69
10,668.75
829.98
350.85
825.00
258.41
1.634.72
640.19
345.00
1,945.10
6,920.41
1,110.01
237.23
875.00
335.98
96.43
825.59
330.00
75.00
20.00
444.39
1,245.84
20.00
1,528.23
115.69
20,359.35
15,996.61
20,359.35
15,996.61
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LEAGUE OF FRIEP4DS OF BRIDGNORTH HOSPITAL
STATEMEfiT OF FllVANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR EINT)ED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
CONTINUED
PAYMENTS
2024
2023
Hos
ital A
Newspapers
Hi-Low Bed
Decontarnination Equipment
Lockable Trolley
Otoscopes x2
Bladder Scanners
MIU
Endoscope
Baby scales/Auroscopes
Beverage Trolley
Bed Tables
Patient Chairs
Observation Monitors
Bedside Lockers
Physio Equipment - Various
Portering Chairs
Freezer for the Hotel Services Team
Equipment for Children's Area
wiihin Minor Injury Unit
Dishwasher and Water Boder
Uroflowmeter for the Continence Team
Baby Jaundice Meter
Bristol Maid Dressing Trolleys and TV for
Waiting Area in the Minor Injury Unit
ro
nations
914.69
890.20
5,280.00
13,000.00
6,520.50
10,128.00
4,345.70
2,008.07
401.61
731.98
955.16
4,316.40
3,596.99
3,984.00
6,193.57
21,094.40
42,172.47
41,453.75
58,169.08
Acuimulated Fund
Bank Current and Deposit Accounts
as at 1st January 2024
Excess of Receipts over Payments
274,363.79
91,954.40
255,571.00
18,792.79
366,318. 19
274,363.79
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LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF BRIDGNORTH HosprrAL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTTVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
STATEMENT OF ASSESTS AND LIABILIEs
Cash Funds
Bank Community Account
Bank Business Premium Account
Total Bank Current and Deposit Accounts
2,032.i2
365,501.90
367,534.42
8,513.53
266,049.49
274,563.02
Current Liabilities
CTeditOT
(1,216.23)
366,318.19
(199.23)
274,363.79
Approved by The League of Friends of Bridgnorth Hospital on .
and signed on their behalf.
Mr P. Palftey
Hon Treasurer
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LEAGUE OF FRLENDS OF BRIDGN
RTH HOSPITAL
Report and Financial Statements
Year Ended: 31st December 2024
Charity No. 515567
Silver & Co
Accoulltants
Taxation
& Business Advisors
LEAGUE OF FRIETrWS OF BILU)GNORTH HOSPITAL
Contents
Legal and admIn[ratIVe information
Trustees, anllual report
Independent Examiners, report
Statement of financial activities
Staiement of financial activities
Notes forming part of the financial statements
LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF BRIDGNORTH HOSPITAL
al and administrative iAforniatio
fti
PresÉdent.'
Bridgnorth Town Mayor
Chair..
Paula Trisrham
Vice Chair".
Julia Davies
Secretary..
Sue Burrows
Treasurer..
Phil Palfrey
Coffee Shop Manager.
Verena Swinllertoll
IO0+ Club Lead:
June Muxworthy
Biitterfty Café Lead:
Meg Andrews
Julie Palfrey
Trustees
Sarah Morford
Jean Prior
Mai'garet Bray
Rita Spence
Yvonne Asku
Diane Brown
Independent Examiners..
The Hollies, 16 St Johns Street, Bridgnorth,
Shropshire, WV15 6AG
Bankers:
Barclays Bank
Principal Address:
Ansteys, Eardington, Bridgnorth, Shropshire
WV16 5JT
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LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF BIIIDGNORTH HosprrAL
Tntstees, Annual Re
ort
For the
ear ended 31st December 2024
The trustees submit their annual report and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended
3 1st DecembeT 2024. the trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of
Recotnmended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in 2005 as
modified by SORP 2019 (FRS 102) in preparing the annual rcport and financial statements of the
charity.
The Charity is nm by volimteer Trustees under the governance of its 2023 constitution. The objects
are to support the care and well - being of patients, fornier patients, their relatives, carers and staff
who are in or attending Bndgnorth Community Hospital,. the hospitals work within the community
of South Easr Shropshire Locality area and the work ofservic£s provided by any NHS Trust under
Service Level Agreement within Shropshire Comtnunity Health NHS Trust.
Volunteers
The charity is grateful for the efforts ofits volunteers who are involved in service provision and
fund raising. It is estimated that approximately 37 volunteer hours were provided on a weeldy
basis. If this is valued at the National Living wage rate of £11.44 the weeldy volunteer effort
amounts to nearly £423.28.
The tnistees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statements
in accordance with applicable law and United Kmgdom Accounting StandarLts (United Kingdom
Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the tnistees to PTepare fmancial
statements for each financial year which ve a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period.
In preparing these financial statements. the tnLStees are required io:
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
Observe the methods and principles ill the Charities SORP 2019, (FRS 102)"
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,.
State wkLether applicable accounting standards have been followed. subject
to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial stateTnents"
Prepare the financial SLatements on a going concem basis unless it is
inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
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LEAGUE OF FRNDs OF BRIDGNORTH HOSPITAL
Trustees, Annual Re
ort
Continued)
For the
ear ended 31st December 2024
The tnistees are responslble for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity alld ellable them to ensure that the
fiuancial statements comply with the Charities Act 201 I, the Charity (Accounts and Reports)
Regulations 2008 and the provisions of its Constitution. They are also responsible for safeguarding
the assets of tbe charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for tbe prevention and detection of
fraud and other irregulariiies.
Internal Control and Risk Management
The tnjstees review the effectivcness of all material internal controls, Including operational,
financial and compliance controls and risk management systems.
The internal control systems are designed to meet the Chanty's particular needs and the risks to
which it is exposed, to manage these nsks and to provide reasonable assurance against
misstatement or loss.
Statement of Disclosure of Information to Independent Examiners
We, the tnistees of the charity who held office at the date of approval of these financial
statements, each confTh so far as we are aware that:
there is no relevant infoTmaiion of which the charity's independent examiners are
unaware.. and
we have taken all the steps that we ought to have taken as trustees in order to make
ourselves aware of any relevant infonnarion and to establish that the Charity's
independent examiners are aware of that infortnation.
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LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF BRIDGNORTH HOSPITAL
Tr(ees, Annual Re
ort
Continued
For the
ear ended 3 1st December 2024
Re-appointment of Trnstees
The trustees are appointed by the members of the Association in Annual General Meeting.
Achievements and Perforniance
The results for the year are set out in the attached staiemellls of fmancial aaivities.
Financial Review
The Charity's policy is 10 retain surplus funds pending suitable application by the charity for
assistance of a project within the tern]s of charitable status.
The treasureT maintains the fmancial records of the Charity and reports regularly at all mectings.
Independent Examiners
A resoIution proposing that Silver & Co be ieappointed as independent examiners of the Charlty
will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting.
The results for the year are set out in the attached statements of financial activities.
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Inde
endent Examiners, Re
of Lea
e of Friends of Bri
ort to the Trnstees
north Hos
ital
We report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 3 1st December 2024 which are set
out on pages 6 to 9
Respertive responsibilities of tnteeS and examiners
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's trustees
consider that an audit is not Tequired for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011
(the 201 l Act) and that an independent examinatson is needed.
It is oiir responsibllity to-.
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 20 I l Act;
follow the procedures laid down in the general directions Ven by the Charity
Commission under seciion 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act; and
state whether particular mairers have come ro our attention.
Basis of Independent examiners, report
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity
Comrnission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity
and a comparison of the accounis presented wilh those recor. It also includes consideration of
any iinusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees
conceTning any such matters. The procediires undertaken do not provide all the evidence that
would be requed in an audlt and consequentIy no opinion is Ven as to whether the accounts
present a 'true and fair view, and the report is lirnited to rhose matters set out in the statement
below.
Independent examiners, statement
In connection with our exaroination, no matter has come to our attention:
Which VeS us reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the
requirements..
to keep accountmg recoids in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act,.
and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting recoTds and comply
with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have Iiot been met. or
to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a Proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Silver & Co
Independent Examiners
The Hollies
16 St JOI5 Stteet
Bridgnorth
Shropshire
WV15 6AG
Date
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