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2024-01-31-accounts

Affiliated to the Registered Charity No. 519754 British Heart Supporting cardiac patients at Wythenshawe Hospital Foundation

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] JANUARY 2024

Introduction

The Report and Accounts now presented take into account the requirements of the legal accounting and reporting framework for Charities deriving from the Charities Act 2011

Charitable Status

The Ticker Club (TC), based at the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester M23 9LT is registered with The Charity Commission, Charity Number 519754.

Constitution of the Club

The Constitution of The TC was adopted at a general meeting of club members on 10[th] December 1987 and amended at subsequent General meetings held on 14[th] September 1989, 9[th] November 1989, 10[th] October 1996, 10[th] August 2000, 10[th] July 2003 and 28[th] April 2011.

Objectives of the Club

The objective of the TC is to promote the relief of persons in Manchester and the surrounding area who are to undergo, or who have undergone, heart procedures of any kind.

In furtherance of this objective, the Ticker Club:

Public Benefit

The Executive Committee confirm that it has complied with the duty in Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidelines published by the Charities Commission.

Membership of the Club

Membership is open to all persons who have been diagnosed as having a heart problem, their relatives and to all those who support the aims and objectives of the TC. All members are required to pay an annual subscription, which is currently £10.00 per head, or £15.00 for member and partner. At the 2023-year end there were 408 club members (95 joint partner members). At the 2024-year end there were 340 club members (78 joint partner members). During the current year existing members not renewing their subscriptions have been deleted from the records to comply with GDPR legislation. Our increased ward visibility has proven successful in increasing new membership applications helping to maintain the membership level.

Members of the TC have now been able to undertake ward visits, and can now work from the TC office, but not sell raffle tickets to the public, hold social events, engage in leisure activities or meet up and discuss matters of ongoing interest. However, the quarterly Newsletter continues to be produced keeping all members abreast of Club affairs and informing them of forthcoming events, etc.

Executive Committee

The day-to-day running of the TC’s affairs is carried out by an Executive Committee. At the start of the year this comprised of 6 full members and no co-opted members, at the end of the financial year there were 6 full members and 1 co-opted member. This Committee meets at regular intervals (usually bi-monthly). Executive Committee members are elected by the Club membership, normally at the Annual General Meeting (A.G.M.).

The Charity Commission guidelines recognise that during the current situation extraordinary measures may be taken if it is in the best interest of the Charity. All information, correspondence, minutes etc have been kept on file.

The confirmed Executive Committee members being:

Officers: David Holmes – Chair (second year of office), Muneeb Yassir – Vice Chair (first year of office), Maggie Mee - Secretary ( co-opted ) and Marie Holmes – Treasurer (first year of office)

Committee Members : John Miller, Nazir Choonara and Khalid Ghaffur

Recommended Co-opted Member : None Available

The A.G.M. of the T.C. was held on Wednesday 26[th] April 2023 from 10.30 am at the Cresta Court Hotel, Altrincham. The meeting format followed the agenda and formalised the business of the T.C. Trustees were formally appointed and ratified. Under the Club’s Constitution an Independent Examiner is appointed at each A.G.M. and for the year under review, the Independent Examiner was Mr S.C. Clegg.

Organisation Structure

The T.C. is operated entirely on a voluntary basis and no member or officer of the T.C. receives any remuneration whatsoever, although appropriate reimbursements are made in respect of expenses incurred in relation to T.C. activities. The T.C. has use of an office, provided free of charge, which is located in the entrance foyer of the North-West Heart Centre at Wythenshawe Hospital.

Club Agents / Advisers

The Ticker Club maintains Bank and Building Society accounts with: -

(a) Virgin Money, 6 Bridge Street, St Helens WA10 1NF, a Current Account and a Lottery Account.

(b) Vernon Building Society, 19 St Petersgate, Stockport, SK1 1KF (interest paying account.)

Activities Undertaken

Presidential Changes

During the year we have had to pass our grateful thanks to our long standing Presidents Dr N Brooks and Dr M Jones who had been supporters of The Ticker Club for many years. We were fortunate to retain Mr E O’Neal who was willing to continue as one of our Presidents for which we thank him. We approached two further members of the Cardiac Team namely Professor Venkateswaran and Dr Sastry who both agreed to become the other joint Presidents. We carried their profiles in an issue of the newsletter so the membership were aware of the changes. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all three Joint Presidents and look forward to their support for our work in the future.

1. Patient Support, Cardiac Ward and Clinic visiting

We have been able to fully return to the ward visiting and our team of volunteers have been active all year in their support of patients. We are continuing to carry the mobile phone as the office is not staffed every day so the decision was taken by the Trustees that the office phone should be still diverted to the mobile. This means that calls are answered and that no messages sit on the office phone for days as happened sometimes in the past. It is felt that this is a situation that will have to continue into the future.

The 2023 Annual Volunteers Seminar was held on May 30[th] and was attended by many volunteers. Presentations were given by several members of the Cardiac Staff and these presentations were informative and helped to raise awareness of the changes that have been continuing on the wards as more patients are referred to Wythenshawe for elective cardiac surgery.

The Friday Pre-Operative talks have been resumed at the C.T.C.C.U on a face to face basis and their popularity is increasing weekly. We have a team of volunteers who are invited as ex-patients to give their experience post-surgery and to advertise the Club’s availability if needed.

In this we supplement the information given by the clinical staff from a non-medical point of view.

We have continued to fund items of literature and equipment for the clinics and departments within the cardiac unit of the hospital at Wythenshawe and the third Vein Harvester and Hand Held Scanners referred to in last year’s Report have been very useful in enhancing patient comfort by enabling more surgery to be performed by using keyhole vein extraction, this helps to reduce the possibility of infection. In the Cardiac Radial Department we have bought some specialised chairs to aid in the movement of patients and their recovery and this has also led to a purchase of trolleys with longer time lay-on mattresses allowing patients longer time for recovery with less discomfort.

2. Patient Representation

We have been involved in a number of forums and exhibitions during the year and have been as active as possible in promoting our services within the wider community. We have been asked to take part in a pilot scheme later this year which will involve our volunteers helping patients within the Wythenshawe community. Details are not as yet finalised and all volunteers will be made aware and have the chance to help when they are known.

We keep in touch with many of the clinicians and whilst there is still a reduced number of meetings we are invited to attend those that do happen and do so where possible. The BHF, who we are affiliated to, hold many on line webinars during the year and our BHF contact has details and can be contacted through the committee if anyone is interested in being included in the information dispatch.

3. Fundraising

Last year, unfortunately, the was no Annual Raffle due to circumstances which could not be overcome. This has led to a reduced income but hopefully we will be able to run one this year and if possible sell tickets within the hospital. This is something that needs to be discussed as there is a lot of work involved and will need a willing volunteer to take on the job.

We are also hopeful that more fundraising events can take place and people will be sponsored to take part on our behalf. We have been fortunate that this last year there have been several people who have raised money for us by the Geneva Half Marathon, Charity football match and Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge. We even benefitted from a Black Friday Event which was held by the partner of an ex-patient. Details of donations are carried in the Newsletters during the year and are thanks go to all the participants who carry out events on our behalf and also to all members who continue to make our funding of items possible.

The T.C. has been fortunate in receiving donations and this year £23442.00 was gratefully received.

The T.C. now receive regular payments through PayPal Giving Fund.

You will see from the report from the Treasurer the individual cost of the items funded or purchased for the Cardiac Unit at Wythenshawe Hospital. The Trustees are tasked to ensure that your monies are well spent and there is a process which is adhered to for any request. We have committed to the funding of literature for the various clinics and that is ongoing, but items of equipment are decided on by the committee and have to be requested by the department who wants them.

In this regard we have funded a Vein Harvesting Stack System and have agreed to fund the Hand Held Scanners that are used in conjunction with it.

We have also bought two sets of Privacy Screens for use if any patient needs to be treated in the clinic or other waiting areas to maintain their privacy.

We were also asked to consider a number of special chairs for use in the Radial Catheter Lounge to help with the recovery of patients following their procedure which would free the beds for other patients and assist in the flow through the department, these we bought as it was decided that the patients would benefit and recover better. We have been asked, by the same department, to fund some trolleys with long lay-on mattresses for patients who need to be kept flat after their procedure. Again this will directly aid the flow of patients through the department and so help to reduce waiting lists.

In the Outpatient Department there has been a need for patients to be kept informed of the waiting time and we have been asked to fund some Electronic Screens that can be updated with details regularly.

We have also supplied replacement items of equipment in the Rehab Gym as some of the pieces were wearing out due to constant use and were becoming less safe.

All of these items and more in the future can be considered due to the generosity of all of our members and donors who we have to thank for their help in providing the funds to cover the cost of them.

Review of Progress and Achievements

The T.C. continues to have a strong working relationship with M.F.T. and are sure that this will continue now that face-to-face involvement has resumed. One of our volunteers put themselves forward as Volunteer Governor Candidate and was successful so our presence within M.F.T. has increased.

There has been an increase in the use of Wythenshawe for elective cardiac surgery within the Trust and as such we have seen an increase in our involvement in the wards. Wythenshawe Hospital is now being used by a number of Trusts as the one selected to send elective patients to for cardiac interventions.

The Treasurer has continued to work at home using the laptop computer purchased last year for that purpose and this has proven invaluable as it means that the office only has to be accessed once or twice a week for file use. All three laptops purchased last year are fully in use and have been beneficial to the roles they were bought for.

The Treasurer continues to oversee the finances of the Club for the benefit of all members.

The Secretary role has been filled and the duties embraced by a willing volunteer who was co-opted onto the committee after last year’s AGM. The work that is done by the Secretary is appreciated and will continue to be so.

The Media Coordinator has been producing Newsletters which are available on The T.C. website and these are also sent to members by post.

The Volunteer Coordinator has kept in regular contact with the volunteers. The volunteers having resumed their ward involvement are proving that patients and staff appreciate our help in patient contact and we have seen an increase in membership applications due to this

visible presence. The polo shirts worn by the volunteers have been remarked upon as we stand out and are immediately recognisable.

The Acting Membership Secretary has been keeping in touch with as many members as possible, especially potential new members applying off the website. There are a number of newer members who only want contact by e-mail and as such we are going to look into the opportunity of sending more correspondence in that way to all members. The T.C is looking forward to when Social Meetings can resume again and attended by T.C. members along with family/friends.

The Committee meetings are now being held in the office as there is enough room for the smaller numbers, however, as the committee numbers increase due to the enthusiasm of the membership ,we will have to find an alternative venue.

There was no Christmas Social in 2023 but it is hoped that this can take place again in 2024 as the 2022 event was a success and this in conjunction with the Annual Raffle Draw is something that was missed by many.

All members play an integral part in support of the Cardiac Unit in the hospital and The T.C. committee extend thanks to everyone in helping to achieve the Club’s aims and objectives.

New members are invaluable. Please see contact details on the Ticker Club website for information regarding joining the T.C or the committee and finding out about the roles.

TREASURER’S REPORT

The Receipts and Payments Account shows the income and expenditure for the financial year 1st February 2023– 31st January 2024 and the balance of money held as of 31st January 2024. Comparative figures from the previous year are shown. The payments for the current year exceed receipts by £17,902.

Receipts and Payments Account

Our income from membership shows a decrease of £60 to £3,045. Virgin Money interest on the account is paid monthly, £2,435 to 31[st] January 2024. Annual Interest from The Vernon Building Society was £911 for the period 1[st] April 2022 - 31[st] March 2023.Total Interest £3,346 Donations are, payments of £18,128 for direct donations, including boxes, and logo items, £3,834 PayPal Giving, £1460 other platforms used for fundraising events and £20 from Amazon Smile(Now closed) Total £23,442 Annual Gift Aid for the years ending 31st January 2022 £1,205 31[st] January 2023 £1,092. PayPal Giving Gift Aid £209 for the year ending 31[st] January 2024. Total Gift Aid £2,506

No Social events or Raffles took place in 2023 . The Monthly Lottery raised £1,102 after prizes were paid.

The Ticker Club has no paid employees. All the Executive Committee Members and Patient Support Visitors are volunteers. Travel expenses are paid to volunteers in respect of duties conducted on behalf of the charity. The Administration cost includes the travel expenses of £883 of the Executive Committee Members in respect of administrative duties.

Printing costs include the information leaflets that promote the club and its activities. A deposit of £75 has been paid for the A.G.M. 2024 The Web site cost is for administration cover. The cost of the newsletter sent to all members is itemised in the accounts. Sundry expenses include the Annual Licence for the Annual Raffle and Monthly Draw

Hospital Support

As ward visits have now resumed, travel expenses for our volunteers were £3,548. Materials purchased, New Beginning Books £2,900 Cardiac Diaries £2,290 and Valve leaflets £620 Total £5,810

Five cardiac wards F2, F5, F6, CTCCU and Jim Quick each received £100 towards inpatient gifts at Christmas and £38 for hospital staff biscuits and chocolates. Hospital Equipment Funded Gym Equipment £647 for Cardiac Rehab, Vein Harvester for Cardiac bypass surgery £22,672 Privacy Screens £709 for Cardiac Outpatient Clinics Information Monitors £4,192 for Cardiac Outpatient Clinics. Reclining Chairs £12,809 for Radial Catheter Lab Total Equipment £41,029

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

Cash funds are shown as balances in all accounts held by the Charity as at 31st January 2024, plus any deposits un-credited, less any un-presented cheques at this date. The balance of Funds was £132,761 as of 31st January 2024.

Other monetary assets are payments due to the Charity but will not be paid until the following financial year. Estimated values are shown.

Assets retained for the Charity’s own use at nominal resale value.

The three laptops and the lockable cupboard have resale values, these will be decreased on an annual basis.

Liabilities

Liability is an obligation to pay for something e.g., creditors invoices received but not yet paid and estimated volunteer travel expenses due for January 2024 but not yet paid.

The Designated fund is for approved requested items for the hospital which will be funded in the next financial year. Three handheld scanners £13,428, Cardiac Surgery, 4D probe £16,000 Cardiac Physiology, Pedals £100 Cardiac Rehab, three Trollies £12,400 Radial Catheter Lab. Total £41,928.

The Trustees have agreed to a reserves policy of two years. to ensure there are sufficient funds to cover our committed funding to the Cardiac unit and expenses incurred to fund our activities and administration.

After the deduction of the costs of fundraising activities and administrative expenses the Club’s net income is available for the purchase of equipment for Cardiac and related departments within Wythenshawe Hospital and grants and donations to local hospital services and other items relating to patient welfare.

The Accounts have been checked and verified by the independent examiner. Mr S Clegg FCA CPFA

Signed ……………………………… Marie Holmes Treasurer Date ……………...

Signed ……………………………… Muneeb Yassir Vice Chair Date …………….

On Behalf of the Executive Committee

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 1ST FEBRUARY 2023- 31ST JANUARY 2024

Receipts
Membership Subscriptions
Donations
Legacies
Gift Aid Recoverable
Building Society & Bank Interest
Social Events :
Members Socials
Christmas Social
Fundraising :
Annual Raffle
Monthly Lottery
Total Receipts
Payments
Administration Etc :
Travel Expenses
Printing Stationery & Postage
Phone & Zoom
AGM and Seminar
Web Site
Newsletters
Card Charges - Fundraising Platforms
Computer Software
Equipment
Sundry Expenses
Direct Support to Hospital :
Patient Support Visits
Patient Support Materials
Ward Gifts
Equipment funded for the Hospital
Social Events :
Members Socials
Christmas Social
Fundraising :
Annual Raffle
Monthly Lottery Prizes
Total Payments
Net Receipts (payments) for the Year		 2023/24
£
£
3045
23442
3036
2506
3346
0
0
0
0
2196
2196
37571
883
707
93
415
276
840
69
80
0
91
3454
3548
5810
538
41029
50925
0
0
0
0
1094
1094
55473
-17902		 2022/23
£
£
3105
11063
2000
286
687
0
568
568
1727
2378
4105
21814
563
477
232
236
239
840
0
1891
39
4517
1009
2900
450
28005
32364
0
568
568
351
1144
1495
38944
-17130		 2022/23
£
£
3105
11063
2000
286
687
0
568
568
1727
2378
4105
21814
563
477
232
236
239
840
0
1891
39
4517
1009
2900
450
28005
32364
0
568
568
351
1144
1495
38944
-17130
21814
4517
32364
568
1495
0
0
0
1094		 0
568
351
1144
38944
-17130

Net Receipts (payments) for the Year

Add : Balance of Funds from Previous Year. 150663 167793 Balance of Funds 132761 150663

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31ST JANUARY 2024

Cash Funds
Deposit Account at Vernon Building
Society
Current Account at Virgin Money
Lottery Account at Virgin Money
Plus Un-credited deposits
Less Un-presented cheques
Other Monetary assets
Gift Aid Recoverable
Building Society Interest Due
PayPal
Assets retained for the charity's own use
(at nominal resale value)
3 Laptops
Cupboard
Liabilities
Volunteer Travel Expenses
Designated Funds
Agreed Hospital Purchases
Date ……………………		 2023/24
£
73533
58727
551
0
-50
132761
824
1458
51
2333
900
75
975
350
350
41928
41928		 2022/2
3
£
84622
65622
495
0
-76
15066
3
2000
500
100
2600
1200
100
1300
350
350
37832
37832

Signed ……………………………… Marie Holmes Treasurer

Signed ……………………………… Muneeb Yassir Vice Chair On Behalf of the Executive Committee

Affiliated to the Registered Charity No. 519754 British Heart Supporting cardiac patients at Wythenshawe Hospital Foundation

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] JANUARY 2024

Introduction

The Report and Accounts now presented take into account the requirements of the legal accounting and reporting framework for Charities deriving from the Charities Act 2011

Charitable Status

The Ticker Club (TC), based at the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester M23 9LT is registered with The Charity Commission, Charity Number 519754.

Constitution of the Club

The Constitution of The TC was adopted at a general meeting of club members on 10[th] December 1987 and amended at subsequent General meetings held on 14[th] September 1989, 9[th] November 1989, 10[th] October 1996, 10[th] August 2000, 10[th] July 2003 and 28[th] April 2011.

Objectives of the Club

The objective of the TC is to promote the relief of persons in Manchester and the surrounding area who are to undergo, or who have undergone, heart procedures of any kind.

In furtherance of this objective, the Ticker Club:

Public Benefit

The Executive Committee confirm that it has complied with the duty in Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidelines published by the Charities Commission.

Membership of the Club

Membership is open to all persons who have been diagnosed as having a heart problem, their relatives and to all those who support the aims and objectives of the TC. All members are required to pay an annual subscription, which is currently £10.00 per head, or £15.00 for member and partner. At the 2023-year end there were 408 club members (95 joint partner members). At the 2024-year end there were 340 club members (78 joint partner members). During the current year existing members not renewing their subscriptions have been deleted from the records to comply with GDPR legislation. Our increased ward visibility has proven successful in increasing new membership applications helping to maintain the membership level.

Members of the TC have now been able to undertake ward visits, and can now work from the TC office, but not sell raffle tickets to the public, hold social events, engage in leisure activities or meet up and discuss matters of ongoing interest. However, the quarterly Newsletter continues to be produced keeping all members abreast of Club affairs and informing them of forthcoming events, etc.

Executive Committee

The day-to-day running of the TC’s affairs is carried out by an Executive Committee. At the start of the year this comprised of 6 full members and no co-opted members, at the end of the financial year there were 6 full members and 1 co-opted member. This Committee meets at regular intervals (usually bi-monthly). Executive Committee members are elected by the Club membership, normally at the Annual General Meeting (A.G.M.).

The Charity Commission guidelines recognise that during the current situation extraordinary measures may be taken if it is in the best interest of the Charity. All information, correspondence, minutes etc have been kept on file.

The confirmed Executive Committee members being:

Officers: David Holmes – Chair (second year of office), Muneeb Yassir – Vice Chair (first year of office), Maggie Mee - Secretary ( co-opted ) and Marie Holmes – Treasurer (first year of office)

Committee Members : John Miller, Nazir Choonara and Khalid Ghaffur

Recommended Co-opted Member : None Available

The A.G.M. of the T.C. was held on Wednesday 26[th] April 2023 from 10.30 am at the Cresta Court Hotel, Altrincham. The meeting format followed the agenda and formalised the business of the T.C. Trustees were formally appointed and ratified. Under the Club’s Constitution an Independent Examiner is appointed at each A.G.M. and for the year under review, the Independent Examiner was Mr S.C. Clegg.

Organisation Structure

The T.C. is operated entirely on a voluntary basis and no member or officer of the T.C. receives any remuneration whatsoever, although appropriate reimbursements are made in respect of expenses incurred in relation to T.C. activities. The T.C. has use of an office, provided free of charge, which is located in the entrance foyer of the North-West Heart Centre at Wythenshawe Hospital.

Club Agents / Advisers

The Ticker Club maintains Bank and Building Society accounts with: -

(a) Virgin Money, 6 Bridge Street, St Helens WA10 1NF, a Current Account and a Lottery Account.

(b) Vernon Building Society, 19 St Petersgate, Stockport, SK1 1KF (interest paying account.)

Activities Undertaken

Presidential Changes

During the year we have had to pass our grateful thanks to our long standing Presidents Dr N Brooks and Dr M Jones who had been supporters of The Ticker Club for many years. We were fortunate to retain Mr E O’Neal who was willing to continue as one of our Presidents for which we thank him. We approached two further members of the Cardiac Team namely Professor Venkateswaran and Dr Sastry who both agreed to become the other joint Presidents. We carried their profiles in an issue of the newsletter so the membership were aware of the changes. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all three Joint Presidents and look forward to their support for our work in the future.

1. Patient Support, Cardiac Ward and Clinic visiting

We have been able to fully return to the ward visiting and our team of volunteers have been active all year in their support of patients. We are continuing to carry the mobile phone as the office is not staffed every day so the decision was taken by the Trustees that the office phone should be still diverted to the mobile. This means that calls are answered and that no messages sit on the office phone for days as happened sometimes in the past. It is felt that this is a situation that will have to continue into the future.

The 2023 Annual Volunteers Seminar was held on May 30[th] and was attended by many volunteers. Presentations were given by several members of the Cardiac Staff and these presentations were informative and helped to raise awareness of the changes that have been continuing on the wards as more patients are referred to Wythenshawe for elective cardiac surgery.

The Friday Pre-Operative talks have been resumed at the C.T.C.C.U on a face to face basis and their popularity is increasing weekly. We have a team of volunteers who are invited as ex-patients to give their experience post-surgery and to advertise the Club’s availability if needed.

In this we supplement the information given by the clinical staff from a non-medical point of view.

We have continued to fund items of literature and equipment for the clinics and departments within the cardiac unit of the hospital at Wythenshawe and the third Vein Harvester and Hand Held Scanners referred to in last year’s Report have been very useful in enhancing patient comfort by enabling more surgery to be performed by using keyhole vein extraction, this helps to reduce the possibility of infection. In the Cardiac Radial Department we have bought some specialised chairs to aid in the movement of patients and their recovery and this has also led to a purchase of trolleys with longer time lay-on mattresses allowing patients longer time for recovery with less discomfort.

2. Patient Representation

We have been involved in a number of forums and exhibitions during the year and have been as active as possible in promoting our services within the wider community. We have been asked to take part in a pilot scheme later this year which will involve our volunteers helping patients within the Wythenshawe community. Details are not as yet finalised and all volunteers will be made aware and have the chance to help when they are known.

We keep in touch with many of the clinicians and whilst there is still a reduced number of meetings we are invited to attend those that do happen and do so where possible. The BHF, who we are affiliated to, hold many on line webinars during the year and our BHF contact has details and can be contacted through the committee if anyone is interested in being included in the information dispatch.

3. Fundraising

Last year, unfortunately, the was no Annual Raffle due to circumstances which could not be overcome. This has led to a reduced income but hopefully we will be able to run one this year and if possible sell tickets within the hospital. This is something that needs to be discussed as there is a lot of work involved and will need a willing volunteer to take on the job.

We are also hopeful that more fundraising events can take place and people will be sponsored to take part on our behalf. We have been fortunate that this last year there have been several people who have raised money for us by the Geneva Half Marathon, Charity football match and Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge. We even benefitted from a Black Friday Event which was held by the partner of an ex-patient. Details of donations are carried in the Newsletters during the year and are thanks go to all the participants who carry out events on our behalf and also to all members who continue to make our funding of items possible.

The T.C. has been fortunate in receiving donations and this year £23442.00 was gratefully received.

The T.C. now receive regular payments through PayPal Giving Fund.

You will see from the report from the Treasurer the individual cost of the items funded or purchased for the Cardiac Unit at Wythenshawe Hospital. The Trustees are tasked to ensure that your monies are well spent and there is a process which is adhered to for any request. We have committed to the funding of literature for the various clinics and that is ongoing, but items of equipment are decided on by the committee and have to be requested by the department who wants them.

In this regard we have funded a Vein Harvesting Stack System and have agreed to fund the Hand Held Scanners that are used in conjunction with it.

We have also bought two sets of Privacy Screens for use if any patient needs to be treated in the clinic or other waiting areas to maintain their privacy.

We were also asked to consider a number of special chairs for use in the Radial Catheter Lounge to help with the recovery of patients following their procedure which would free the beds for other patients and assist in the flow through the department, these we bought as it was decided that the patients would benefit and recover better. We have been asked, by the same department, to fund some trolleys with long lay-on mattresses for patients who need to be kept flat after their procedure. Again this will directly aid the flow of patients through the department and so help to reduce waiting lists.

In the Outpatient Department there has been a need for patients to be kept informed of the waiting time and we have been asked to fund some Electronic Screens that can be updated with details regularly.

We have also supplied replacement items of equipment in the Rehab Gym as some of the pieces were wearing out due to constant use and were becoming less safe.

All of these items and more in the future can be considered due to the generosity of all of our members and donors who we have to thank for their help in providing the funds to cover the cost of them.

Review of Progress and Achievements

The T.C. continues to have a strong working relationship with M.F.T. and are sure that this will continue now that face-to-face involvement has resumed. One of our volunteers put themselves forward as Volunteer Governor Candidate and was successful so our presence within M.F.T. has increased.

There has been an increase in the use of Wythenshawe for elective cardiac surgery within the Trust and as such we have seen an increase in our involvement in the wards. Wythenshawe Hospital is now being used by a number of Trusts as the one selected to send elective patients to for cardiac interventions.

The Treasurer has continued to work at home using the laptop computer purchased last year for that purpose and this has proven invaluable as it means that the office only has to be accessed once or twice a week for file use. All three laptops purchased last year are fully in use and have been beneficial to the roles they were bought for.

The Treasurer continues to oversee the finances of the Club for the benefit of all members.

The Secretary role has been filled and the duties embraced by a willing volunteer who was co-opted onto the committee after last year’s AGM. The work that is done by the Secretary is appreciated and will continue to be so.

The Media Coordinator has been producing Newsletters which are available on The T.C. website and these are also sent to members by post.

The Volunteer Coordinator has kept in regular contact with the volunteers. The volunteers having resumed their ward involvement are proving that patients and staff appreciate our help in patient contact and we have seen an increase in membership applications due to this

visible presence. The polo shirts worn by the volunteers have been remarked upon as we stand out and are immediately recognisable.

The Acting Membership Secretary has been keeping in touch with as many members as possible, especially potential new members applying off the website. There are a number of newer members who only want contact by e-mail and as such we are going to look into the opportunity of sending more correspondence in that way to all members. The T.C is looking forward to when Social Meetings can resume again and attended by T.C. members along with family/friends.

The Committee meetings are now being held in the office as there is enough room for the smaller numbers, however, as the committee numbers increase due to the enthusiasm of the membership ,we will have to find an alternative venue.

There was no Christmas Social in 2023 but it is hoped that this can take place again in 2024 as the 2022 event was a success and this in conjunction with the Annual Raffle Draw is something that was missed by many.

All members play an integral part in support of the Cardiac Unit in the hospital and The T.C. committee extend thanks to everyone in helping to achieve the Club’s aims and objectives.

New members are invaluable. Please see contact details on the Ticker Club website for information regarding joining the T.C or the committee and finding out about the roles.

TREASURER’S REPORT

The Receipts and Payments Account shows the income and expenditure for the financial year 1st February 2023– 31st January 2024 and the balance of money held as of 31st January 2024. Comparative figures from the previous year are shown. The payments for the current year exceed receipts by £17,902.

Receipts and Payments Account

Our income from membership shows a decrease of £60 to £3,045. Virgin Money interest on the account is paid monthly, £2,435 to 31[st] January 2024. Annual Interest from The Vernon Building Society was £911 for the period 1[st] April 2022 - 31[st] March 2023.Total Interest £3,346 Donations are, payments of £18,128 for direct donations, including boxes, and logo items, £3,834 PayPal Giving, £1460 other platforms for used for fundraising events and £20 from Amazon Smile(Now closed) Total £23,442 Annual Gift Aid for the years ending 31st January 2022 £1,205 31[st] January 2023 £1,092. PayPal Giving Gift Aid £209 for the year ending 31[st] January 2024. Total Gift Aid £2,506

No Social events or Raffles took place in 2023 . The Monthly Lottery raised £1,102 after prizes paid.

The Ticker Club has no paid employees. All the Executive Committee Members and Patient Support Visitors are volunteers. Travel expenses are paid to volunteers in respect of duties conducted on behalf of the charity. The Administration cost includes the travel expenses of £883 of the Executive Committee Members in respect of administrative duties.

Printing costs include the information leaflets that promote the club and its activities. A deposit of £75 has been paid for the A.G.M. 2025 The Web site cost is for administration cover. The cost of the newsletter sent to all members is itemised in the accounts. Sundry expenses include the Annual Licence for the Annual Raffle and Monthly Draw

Hospital Support

As ward visits have now resumed, travel expenses for our volunteers were £3,548. Materials purchased, New Beginning Books £2,900 Cardiac Diaries £2,290 and Valve leaflets £620 Total £5,810

Five cardiac wards F2, F5, F6, CTCCU and Jim Quick each received £100 towards inpatient gifts at Christmas and £38 for hospital staff biscuits and chocolates. Hospital Equipment Funded Gym Equipment £647 for Cardiac Rehab, Vein Harvester for Cardiac bypass surgery £22,672 Privacy Screens £709 for Cardiac Outpatient Clinics Information Monitors £4,192 for Cardiac Outpatient Clinics. Reclining Chairs £12,809 for Radial Catheter Lab Total Equipment £41,029

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

Cash funds are shown as balances in all accounts held by the Charity as at 31st January 2024, plus any deposits un-credited, less any un-presented cheques at this date. The balance of Funds was £132,761 as of 31st January 2024.

Other monetary assets are payments due to the Charity but will not be paid until the following financial year. Estimated values are shown.

Assets retained for the Charity’s own use at nominal resale value.

The three laptops and the lockable cupboard have resale values, these will be decreased on an annual basis.

Liabilities

Liability is an obligation to pay for something e.g., creditors invoices received but not yet paid and estimated volunteer travel expenses due for January 2024 but not yet paid.

The Designated fund is for approved requested items for the hospital which will be funded in the next financial year. Three handheld scanners £13,428, Cardiac Surgery, 4D probe £16,000 Cardiac Physiology, Pedals £100 Cardiac Rehab, three Trollies £12,400 Radial Catheter Lab. Total £41,928.

The Trustees have agreed to a reserves policy of two years. to ensure there are sufficient funds to cover our committed funding to the Cardiac unit and expenses incurred to fund our activities and administration.

After the deduction of the costs of fundraising activities and administrative expenses the Club’s net income is available for the purchase of equipment for Cardiac and related departments within Wythenshawe Hospital and grants and donations to local hospital services and other items relating to patient welfare.

The Accounts have been checked and verified by the independent examiner. Mr S Clegg FCA CPFA

Signed ……………………………… Marie Holmes Treasurer Date ……………...

Signed ……………………………… Muneeb Yassir Vice Chair Date …………….

On Behalf of the Executive Committee

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 1ST FEBRUARY 2023- 31ST JANUARY 2024
2023/24
2022/23
£
£
£
£
Receipts
Membership Subscriptions
3045
3105
Donations
23442
11063
Legacies
3036
2000
Gift Aid Recoverable
2506
286
Building Society & Bank Interest
3346
687
Social Events :
Members Socials
0
0
Christmas Social
0
0
568
568
Fundraising :
Annual Raffle
0
1727
Monthly Lottery
2196
2196
2378
4105
Total Receipts
37571
21814
Payments
Administration Etc :
Travel Expenses
883
563
Printing Stationery & Postage
707
477
Phone & Zoom
93
232
AGM and Seminar
415
236
Web Site
276
239
Newsletters
840
840
Card Charges - Fundraising Platforms
69
0
Computer Software
80
Equipment
0
1891
Sundry Expenses
91
3454
39
4517
Direct Support to Hospital :
Patient Support Visits
3548
1009
Patient Support Materials
5810
2900
Ward Gifts
538
450
Equipment funded for the Hospital
4102
9
50925
2800
5
32364
Social Events :
Members Socials
0
0
Christmas Social
0
0
568
568
Fundraising :
Annual Raffle
0
351
Monthly Lottery Prizes
1094
1094
1144
1495
Total Payments
55473
38944		 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 1ST FEBRUARY 2023- 31ST JANUARY 2024
2023/24
2022/23
£
£
£
£
Receipts
Membership Subscriptions
3045
3105
Donations
23442
11063
Legacies
3036
2000
Gift Aid Recoverable
2506
286
Building Society & Bank Interest
3346
687
Social Events :
Members Socials
0
0
Christmas Social
0
0
568
568
Fundraising :
Annual Raffle
0
1727
Monthly Lottery
2196
2196
2378
4105
Total Receipts
37571
21814
Payments
Administration Etc :
Travel Expenses
883
563
Printing Stationery & Postage
707
477
Phone & Zoom
93
232
AGM and Seminar
415
236
Web Site
276
239
Newsletters
840
840
Card Charges - Fundraising Platforms
69
0
Computer Software
80
Equipment
0
1891
Sundry Expenses
91
3454
39
4517
Direct Support to Hospital :
Patient Support Visits
3548
1009
Patient Support Materials
5810
2900
Ward Gifts
538
450
Equipment funded for the Hospital
4102
9
50925
2800
5
32364
Social Events :
Members Socials
0
0
Christmas Social
0
0
568
568
Fundraising :
Annual Raffle
0
351
Monthly Lottery Prizes
1094
1094
1144
1495
Total Payments
55473
38944		 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 1ST FEBRUARY 2023- 31ST JANUARY 2024
2023/24
2022/23
£
£
£
£
Receipts
Membership Subscriptions
3045
3105
Donations
23442
11063
Legacies
3036
2000
Gift Aid Recoverable
2506
286
Building Society & Bank Interest
3346
687
Social Events :
Members Socials
0
0
Christmas Social
0
0
568
568
Fundraising :
Annual Raffle
0
1727
Monthly Lottery
2196
2196
2378
4105
Total Receipts
37571
21814
Payments
Administration Etc :
Travel Expenses
883
563
Printing Stationery & Postage
707
477
Phone & Zoom
93
232
AGM and Seminar
415
236
Web Site
276
239
Newsletters
840
840
Card Charges - Fundraising Platforms
69
0
Computer Software
80
Equipment
0
1891
Sundry Expenses
91
3454
39
4517
Direct Support to Hospital :
Patient Support Visits
3548
1009
Patient Support Materials
5810
2900
Ward Gifts
538
450
Equipment funded for the Hospital
4102
9
50925
2800
5
32364
Social Events :
Members Socials
0
0
Christmas Social
0
0
568
568
Fundraising :
Annual Raffle
0
351
Monthly Lottery Prizes
1094
1094
1144
1495
Total Payments
55473
38944
21814
4517
32364
568
1495
0
568
351
1144
38944
Net Receipts (payments) for the Year
Add : Balance of Funds from Previous Year.
Balance of Funds		 -17902
15066
3
13276
1		 -17130
16779
3
15066
3

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31ST JANUARY 2024

2023/24
£
Cash Funds
Deposit Account at Vernon Building Society
73533
Current Account at Virgin Money
58727
Lottery Account at Virgin Money
551
Plus Un-credited deposits
0
Less Un-presented cheques
-50
132761
Other Monetary assets
Gift Aid Recoverable
824
Building Society Interest Due
1458
PayPal
51
2333
Assets retained for the charity's own use
(at nominal resale
value)
3 Laptops
900
Cupboard
75
975
Liabilities
Volunteer Travel Expenses
350
350
Designated Funds
Agreed Hospital Purchases
41928
41928
Date ……………………
Signed ……………………………… Marie Holmes Treasurer
Signed ……………………………… Muneeb Yassir Vice Chair		 2022/23
£
84622
65622
495
0
-76
150663
2000
500
100
2600
1200
100
1300
350
350
37832
37832

On Behalf of the Executive Committee

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