Little Forget Me Nots Trust TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year ended 1 April 2024 The trustees present their Trustees, Report and the unaudlted fir¢ancial statements for the financial year ended 1 April 2024. The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Charities Act {Northem Ireland) 2008, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland" and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparlng their financial slalemenls In accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. The Trustees, Report contains the information requiied to be provided in the Trustees, Annual Report under the Slalemenl of Recommended Practice {SORPI guidelines. The trustees of the charity are also charity trustees for the purpose of charity law and under the charity's consllullon are known as members of the board of trustees. In this report the trustees of Little Forget Me Nots Trust present a summary of its purpose, governance, aclivilies, achievements and finances for the financial year 1 April 2024. The charity is a registered charity and although not obliged lo comply with the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland FRS 102. the organisation has implemented ils recommendations where relevant in these financial slatemenls. Mission, Objectlves and Strategy Misslon Statement We aim to provide an open door and opportunlties for familles either colleclivety or individually who havè needs that have evolved as a result of the death of an infant or pre teen child in Northem Ireland and in the Republic of Ireland, where applicable. These needs may be emotional, mental or practical and the Trust will use resources to either provide direct access lo serviceslcounselling and therapies. induding art based therapies or allernalively souce and sign post to suitable and appropriate resources and seNices. The Trust aims to provide a safe confidential space for family members to share and express their grief and experiences ensuring that appmpriate emotional and practical support is at hand. The Trust also provides advocacy services where families and individuals require it. and lo help develop policy around impmving service provision for the bereaved from infant/pre teen child loss. The Trust also delivers educational support in schools and organisations to ensure that appropriate support is provided lo bereaved families and individuals in community settings. Objectlves The Trust aims lo reach families right across Northern Ireland, supportrng. guiding and empowering them through peer crafting sesions. fundraising events and social media. Structure, Governance and Managemenl strudure The organisation is govemed by its Trustees. All new Trustees go through an induction and training process and are appointed as and when required and based on their skills and experience. The Trustees do not retire on an annual basis. The Trustees meet on a regular basis throughout the year to manage and control all aspects of the charity and also conduct regular risk assessments of the various operational risks impacting the ¢harity and ils proje¢ts at home and abroad. Revigw of Activitles. Achlevements and Performance Establishment of Annual Fundraiser.. The Darcy McKenna Basketball Toumamenl Introduction of the Darcy McKenna Basketball Toumamenl: This new annual fundraiser received tremendous community support, wlh 18 teams signing up and over 200 participants taking part. The loumamenl not only Taised significant funds but also strengthened community bonds. honouring Darcy McKenna's memory through sport and camaraderie. Annual Wave of Light Ceremony The Wave of Light event continued to be a comerstone of remembrance, drawing over 100 people to parbcipate in person. This moving ceremony provided a reflective space for familie5 to come together, light candles, and honour the memories of Ihelr loved ones. fostering a shared sense of support and healing. Develo ment of Com rehensive Su ort Pro rammes
Little Forget Me Nots Trust TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year ended 1 April 2024 Just Be Me, Jusl 8e Labs, and Just Be Moving.. These seasonal programmes are now fully operational, offering tailored support to participants. Each programme has seen 8-10 participants engage per session, focusing on personal growth, creative expression. and physical well-being. One•tO-One Art Therapy= Our dedicated art therapy sessions have supported 8 families during this period, offering a therapeutic outlet for grief and self-expression. Due lo high demand, we now have a wailing list for the next round of sessions, highlighting the programme's impact and necesslty. Llghl Ltp the Night and Walk with the Stats The 2nd annual Light up the Night and Walk with the Stars event, hosted by a bereaved parent, brought together over 50 participants. This event offered a meaningful way for families and individuals lo walk together In remembrance, underlining the strength found in collective support and community presence. Just Be Social Initiative The newly estsblished Just Be Social segment provides a more flexible approach for community engagement, allowtng participants to join on an ad hoc basis without long-temi commitments. This initiative has been particularly effective in reachlng those who may benefit from sporadic support and connection. offering them a chance to engage al their own pace. These initiatives underscore LFMNT'S commitment lo offering diverse and meaningfrjl support options. fostering a compassionate community, and ensuring that beieaved families have access lo the care and rernembrance opportunities they need. Flnanclal Revlew The results for the financial year a set out in the Slatmenl of Financial Activty and Balance Sheet. Income has increased on the previous year to £70.548. while overall exoendilure has also increased from £26.322 10 £66,966. This is as a result of additional staffing costs as well as a signtficanlly increased level of programme costs. The Trustees are satisfied with the overall surplus of £3,582 for the year. Results and Dividends Al the end of the financial year the charity has assets of £43,510 {2023 - £39.6311 and liabilities of £1.248 12023 £951). The net assets of the charity hav8 increased by £3.582. Reserves Position and Policy As a ¢harity, LFMNT is entirely dependent on fundraising income and grant income. Due lo the uncertainl of both of these income streams, it is prudent to aim to hold unrestricted free reseTves of £30,000 to fvnd six months operating costs together wth a contingency for other unexpected costs. This amount shall be built up within the fiTst number of years of the TTUSt's work an maintained at the agreed level. Compliance with Sector-wide Legislation and Standards The charity engages pro-actively with legislation, standards and codes which are developed for the sector. Little Forget Me Nots Trust subscribes to and is compliant with the following= The Charities SORP IFRS 1021 Publlc Benefit Statement In planning and directing the work of the Trust. the trustees have considered and understand both elements of the public benefit Tequiiement i.e. that there are direct benefits which are identifiable and are available lo the public or a section of the public. Ensuring that the emotional needs of the bereaved are met by the services of the Trust direcuy impacts in a positive way on the mental and physical health and well being of the beneficiaries, therefore also improving farnily life and relationships. Better community and organisalional education and knowledge in how to best support family membets who have been bereaved by infant and pre-teen chlld loss Is vital in ensuring that maximum care is tsken to not eXaTbate the emotional suffering of the bereaved and help them lo adapt to the Ghanged GirGurnstsnces in their every day settings. Beneficiaries can avail of supporvcounselling and therapies such as art and craft work in a safe space assisting with grief management and irnproving their emotional and physical well being. Bereaved families sharing their experiences in a safe space including the unique consequences of loosing an infant or pre-teen child helps beller equip society and other gTieving families lo deal with the needs of those suffering. Improved emotional and physical welfare and health of those directly benefitting from the Trust services, allowing the bereaved to adapt and move foNard in their grlef. Improved and enhanced community edltcalion and understanding of the unique
Little Forget Me Nots Trust TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year ended 1 April 2024 needs and suffering of those who have suffered from Infant and pre4een chifd.loss.Improved Sery1 pmwsion by slatulory bodies and other agencies for Ihoge who have suffered bereavement from the loss of an infrdnl I pre-teen ild a5 a result of advocacy and Input from the Trust No ha arising. Bereaved famlly members who have suffered the Ios8 of an infanvchild or pre-teen who are dlreclly affected by grief. Schools and oanIsatIOnS in the communlty whgre bèreaved farnily mombors attend by gducAling Ihosa dealing with thè barèaved in how la Speafi1IY dd$S the needs ol those who have lost an lThf8nVpre-chlld famlly mamber. A sense of irnproved well b8ing for Ihose working with the Trust many of whom have suffered the loss of an infant or pre-teen chlld. Approved by the Board ofTrustees on 7 January 202S and signed on its bohaw by". Nyala Toman Trustee Mary Truste& Allnden
Little Forget Me Nots Trust STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES tor the finandal yèar ended 1 April 2024 The trustses are responsible for preparfng the flnancial statements in accordance with applicable law and gulatIonS. The law applicable lo charlttes in Northem Ireland requires the Irustses lo prepa financial statern¢nts for eaGh financial year whicll gIV8 a true and fair vtew of thè assets, Ilabllitie5 and financial p0511ion of the charlly as at Ihe financlal year and date and of surplus or deficit of the charlty and othe1$e comply with the CharS1ias Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. In preparing these finanual slaloments, the trustee5 are requiftd to: select suitable auounting policies and apply them conslstent., observe the methods and prinoples in the Charities SORP make judgernenis and accounting eslimates that are reasonable and pwdenl,. Stale whelher the financial slalernenls have been prepared in accordan with applle8bl8 accoUnng stan&aTds, Idenlify those st8ndard5. and note the effect and the teasons for *ny material departure fmm thcse standards- and pTrpare the financial $ts1gments on the going concem basis unless il is inappropriate ID presume th81 the charity wlll conllnue in operation. The tru¥tees confim that they have compllad with the above iequlrements Sn pparing the flnanclal statements. The truste$s are responsiblo for keeping adequate accounllng records that are sufficient lo show and explaln the Charity's transactions end disclose with r8asonable accuracy al any Ilme the financial posltion of the charity and enable them lo ensure that the financlal statements cornply with the Charitios Act (Northem Ireland) 2008. They are also responsible for safegu8rding the assets of the charfty and hence for laklng asonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularit¢es. Approvgd by the Board of Trust¢e# on 7 January 2025 and signed on Its bghalf by: la Trustee oman Marym Trusteg linden