Mark Lynn CHD Foundation Trustees, Report The trustees present the a]ual report together with tlie financial stateinents of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023. Objecttves gnd activities Objecls and aims Mark Lynn CHD Foundation has provided food voiichers lowards nutrition and wellbeing, essential supplie5 to hosipilal wards, tiletries, blankets, nappies L'lc during Covid 19, outdoor and indoor activities for children, sucli as sand pits, bikes and trampolines have all been purchased. We hold a quiet Christmas, where children with chronic illnesses come and spend much needed time with santa, gifts and treats supplied. Food voiichers and gifts are supplied to families. The objects of Mark Lynn CHD Foundation is to raise vital donations io help chronically ill children, particularly those witl) lite-threating illness, across Northern Ireland. To help theii) acquire and use specialist equipnient that can't be purchased oli the N14S To physically support Il)ein with funds while in liospilal or Iravellingi to another hospital. To help thein as much as possible Ihi'ouglioul their short life and IhrouL,hout their illness. To show their families and siblings 100% dedication by always being there throughout the cild's illness and show 100% support even after the child has passed away. Publlc benefll the direct benefit from the Mark Lynn CHD Foundation include providing help and equipinent for each child's needs at hoine or while in hospital, help will be provided to assist parents with children living with chronic tllnesses, Mucl) needed support ai)d Care. to help with social needs and cos15 arisiiig troin caring for a child with chronic illnesses. Mark Lynn CHD foundation covers every chronic Inedical tern) accross Northern Ireland, in this ever changing World there has become so much more life Ihrealing illnesses in Children, Mark Lynn CHD Fouiidalion will thrive in ils aiin to help so many fainilies livingi willi childi'en born wilh chronic illnesses, Ihe comiiiunily aiid far afieldfundraising work hard to support Mark Lyn CHD foundation assist see the benelils of what the foundation does. These benefits can be evidenced by feedback from parents, careers and other medical professions with the hild's interest.The benefits can also be deinostrated through Mark Lynn CFID Foundation causes no harin to cl)ildrcn or parents The beneficiaries are children in need with long lenn chronic illnesses, and families with children with long terni chronic illnesses in need of help financially, hardship OT any other ill related disadvantabie The private benefit to a truslee Inay arise from our ongoing direct support to chronic ill children. Our own tNslees receive infornistion in the same way other beneficiaries and are assigned to support and/or apply for grant aids the same as other beneficiaries. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to all our beneficiaries. The trustees confirm tliat they have complied with ihe requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 201 I to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Structure? governance and management Jvalure ofgoverninK ducument Constitulion Page 2
Mark Lynn CHD Foundation Trustees, Report (continued) Financial instruments Objecllves aiidp¢plleleJ The ¢hai'ity'S aclivilies expose it to a number of financial risks including credil risk, cash flow risk and liquidity risk. The use of finanLial derivatives 15 governed by the charity's policies approved by the board ot trustees, which provide written principles on the use of financial derivatives lo manage these risks. The charity does not use derivative financial instrumenls for speculative purposes. Ca.shflow rlsk The charity's aclivilies expose il primarily i() the financial risks of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. The charity uses foreign exchangye fonvard contracts and inleresl rate swap contracts lo hedgje these exposures. Interest bearing assets and liabilities are held at fixed rale lo ensure certainty of cash flows. Credll rlsk The charity's principal financial assets are bank balances and cash, trade and other receivables. and investInent5. The charity's credit risk is priinarily attributable lo ils trade receivables. The amounts presented in the balance sheet are net of allowances for doubtful receivables. An allowance for inipainiienl is made where there is an identified loss eveni which, based on previous experience, is evid¢i)ce of a reduction in th¢ recoverability of thc cash flows. The credil risk on liquid funds and derivative tiiiancial instruments is liiiiited because the counterparties are banks with high credit-ralin&)s assigi)ed by international credil-rating agencies. The charity has no sig)nifiLanl concenli'ation of cr¢dil risk, with exposure spread over a large number of counterparties and customers. Llquldity rl.sk In order to mainlain liquidity 10 ensure Il)al sufficient funds are available for ongoing operations and future developinents. the charily uses a Inixture of long-terin and short-leri)I debt fii)ance. Further details regarding liquidity risk can be found in the Staten)ent of accounting policies in tlie financial statements. The annual report was approved by the Iruslees of the charity on I l Deceinber 2023 and signed on ils behalf by.. rs ila Lynn Chief executive 01Ccr and trustee Ms Pamela Daw50n Trustee Pa OJJ Ms Pauline Ward Trustee Page 3
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Mark Lynn CHD Foundation Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities The trustees are responsible for PTepaTing the trustees, report and the financial slatements in accordance with the United Kingdoin Accounling Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations. The law applicable to charities requires the trustees to prepare financial stateinents for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the cliarity and of the ii)coining resources and application of resources of ihe charity for tliat period. In preparingi these financial staiements, the trustees are required lo: sele¢1 suitable accounting policies and then apply thein consislenily. observe the Inethods and principle5 in the Charities SORP; make judgenienls and estimates that ar¢ reasonable and prudent- stale whetlier applicable accounting standards have been followed. subject to any material departures disclosed aiid explained in the fiiiancial siateinents; and Prepare the financial statements on the going coi)cern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will coiitinue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records ihai disclose with reasonable accuracy at any liine Ihe financial posilion of the charity and ¢nable theiii to ensure that Ihe financial staleiiienls coinply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charilies (Accounls and Reports) Reb?ulalions 2008, and the provisions of th¢ coiistitulion. The truslees are also respoiisible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasoi)able sleps for the prevention and det¢ction of fvaud and other irreg?ulariiies. The trustees are responsible tor the mainlenance and integrity of Ihe corporate and financial infonmation included on the charilable company's websile. Legislalion governing tlie prcparalion and disseT)iination of financial statements may dityer froim legislation in other jurisdictions. Approved by the truslees of Ihe charity on I l December 2023 and signed on its behalf by.. Mrs nila Lynn Chief executive officer and trustee Ms Pamela Dawson Trustee 5 Pauline Ward Trustee Ms Mandy Cr Trustee ford Page 5