ULSTER PAEDIATRIC SOCIETY
TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st AUGUST 2018
Reference and administrative details
| Charity name | Ulster Paediatric Society |
|---|---|
| Registration body | The Charity Commission of Northern Ireland |
| Charity registration number | 101701 |
| Correspondence address | Ulster Paediatric Society, |
| C/O Paediatric Secretaries Office, | |
| Ulster Hospital, | |
| Upper Newtownards Road, | |
| Belfast | |
| BT16 1RH | |
| Trustees | Dr Mark Rollins Md Frcpi Frcpch Dch |
| Dr Mugilan Anadarajan |
Objectives and activities
The Ulster Paediatric Society organises several educational meetings each year on various topics of paediatrics. The meetings are open for all members of the society and other health professionals involved in the care of children. The society may also be asked to consult on health documents or service models.
The purpose of working together as a society was to improve care of children in Northern Ireland through advocacy, education and improved clinical practice. Whilst the Society does not provide direct clinical care to children, the direct benefit from supporting paediatric research is that children involved in research, audit and quality improvement projects receive improved care. The results of such collaborative discussion and research are disseminated throughout Northern Ireland further enhancing the education of paediatric healthcare professionals and thereby continually improving the quality of care.
Achievements and performance
The Society held a number of education meetings during the year covering various subject matter.
Review and discussion of such subjects has proved extremely valuable to the members, wider healthcare staff and most importantly, the patients. It ensures that recent developments and best practices are observed and implemented across the province.
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ULSTER PAEDIATRIC SOCIETY
TRUSTEES’ REPORT (continued)
Financial review
The Society receives only a modest value of income and donations and incurs only the necessary expenses to ensure the charitable purposes of the Society are met.
In the year to 31st August 2018, income totaled £13,201 and expenses, £28,972 resulting in a net deficit for the year of £15,771.
At the year end the net assets of the Society totaled £2,941, almost of all which was held in cash reserves. The Society aims to generate a small surplus each year and retain sufficient funds to ensure that any wider educational campaigns can be funded from retained reserves.
Structure, governance and management
The Society maintains a constitutional document which was updated and approved by the members in in 2018. It describes the purpose and the public benefit objectives of the Society. This detail can all be found on The Charity Commission of Northern Ireland’s web-site.
The appointment of Trustees is governed by the constitution. Applications to become a trustee require majority approval from the existing Trustees and the Society’s members.
Exemptions from disclosure
The Society is not availing of any disclosure exemptions.
Funds held as custodian trustee on behalf of others
The Society does not hold any funds as a custodian trustee.
Approved by the society and signed on its behalf
................................................... Dr Mugilan Anadarajan Trustee 29[th] November 2019
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