Scottish charity no. SC044430 FRIENDS OF THE NEURO WARD TRUSTEES, AND MEMBERS, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
FRIENDS OF THE NEURO WARD TRUSTEES. AND MEMBERS, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025 The trustèes present their report and acGounts for the year ended 31 October 2025. Typ• of governing document The charity is an unincorporated association governed by a written conststution. Friends of the Neuro Ward is registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator no. SC044430. The ccnlacl address is.. Clo¢hcan Schoolhouse, AuGhn8gatt, Ellon, A6418UJ. Current Irustees Caroline Critchlow Paul Dotward Lois Duncan Merryn Duncan Kirsten Farquhar Shona Gossip Orwin Penny Gravill Debbie Paterson Dawn Smith Other tru8tees who served In the pèriod Peter Bodkin Anastssios GiamouriadSs Trustee recrultmont and appolntment Trustees are appointed in general meeting. Appropriate training and induction is provided to new trustees in the aims, objectives and procedures of the charity. Charitable puYpose8 The charity's objeci is the relief of those in need by reason of age, 111-heallh, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Summary of tho main artlvities in rèlatlon to lho89 objects ralsin 24125 was another busy year for us, supported by brilliant fundraising efforts of our supporters- both thrgh their own events and sign-ups for organized activities. We continue to seize every opporbjnity to raise Ihe profile of Friends of the Neuro Ward. anised Events Organised fundraising acts'vities through 2024125 included the Aberdeen Kiltsyalk, which attracted 28 walkers raising a total of £7,034.87. Although down on last year'8 total, we wero encouraged to see Yo teams of staff from the Neuro Rehab Unil lake part for us. We also had several teams take part in The Beast Race again this year. It's a highly popular muddy obstacle course that takes place in September every year. We bought 35 Spa$. which sold out, and after excluding the enty costs our fundraising total was É6.595.96. By comparison, 18sI year we bought 60 spaces and our fundraising total was £14,396. Due to the ongoing popularity of the event, we have bought a further 35 spaces for 2026. We also had one rKler take on Ride the North, a large cycling event in Angus in August 2025. He raised a total of £1,353.18 for us.
FRIENDS OF THE NEURO WARD TRUSTEES. AND MEMBERS, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025 Individual fundraisin The family of a former patient held a golf day for us in Inverurie in July 2025. The Martin Ritchie Memorial Golf Day raised £17.500 for Friends of th6 Neuro Ward, the ARCHIE Foundation and The Brain Tumour Charity. Martin's family chose FOTNW to receive the largest sum, making a £10,000 donation in recognition of the care he received. We received anothar large donation of £10,114 from a concert held in Portsoy, organised by a patient and her family. other individual fundraising included a one-off donation from 8 local Jogscolland group1£7501, a donation of £749.20 raised by a patient holding aftemoon teas, the nie¢e of 8 former patient taking on the Crathes Half Marathon (£348.23), an art night held by the sister-in-law of a patient (£501 } We've also gratefulty received patlent donations from the ward and a Small number of frjneral donations. We were named as Raeburn Christie Clark and Wallaee's charity of the year for 2025. Staff took part in Run Balmoral, Run Garioch, Brewdog Sports"ve and Midsummer Happening Sportlve. and held thelr own in-house events loo. Their fundraising to date is £955.48. Vvard donations As ever. we are actively encouraging staff to come to us with requests from equipmenVupgrgdesl8UPPOrt and have nOtd an Ltptakè in this. Some of the larger outgoings for 24125 Includ.. Wheelchair8 x 2 Various rehab and physio tools Patient dressing gowns Wheelchair cushions Blazepod Ultimate Trainer Bundle Apple iPad and vouchers for Horizons Mobility Smart Serenade Cushlons x 5 Folding beds x 2 Garden tools: Potting container, compost. wheelbarrow, fork Ice machine repairs £1.379.98 £895.50 £834.00 £738.14 £714.60 £681.66 £674.75 £557.25 £232.43 £195.78 There has been no further progress in the career development programme for nurses outlined in our 2022123 report. The commitment remains from FOTNW, but the operational side of the programme remains a work in progress. Trustees, remuneration and OX868 The tru51ees re¢eived no remuneration in the year: none were reimbursed for ary personal travèl expense$.
FRIENDS OF THE NEURO WARD TRUSTEES, AND MEMBERS, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025 Revlew of financial posltlon The S1t9 are set out on page 5. There was a net surplus for the year of £82,035. The bank and cash balances at 31 October 2025 tolalled £407,648. Reserves poll¢y It is the policy of the charity thal unTestfiCt8d funds which have not been designated for a specTfic use should be maintained al a level sufficient to support the charity's activities for the foreseeable future. Rlsk factors The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and a satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. On behalf of the board of trustees S Gossip Orwin Trustee Truslee Dated.. 4s) 2Lk
FRIENDS OF THE NEURO WARD INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF FRIENDS OF THE NEURO WARD I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 October 2025, whi¢h are set out on pages 5t06. Respgctive Tesponsibllltles of trustees and examlner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment {Scollandl Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts IScodand} Regulations 2006. The cttarity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10{1 }{dl of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my ffsponsibility to examine the accounts as required under Seetion 44{1)Icl of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examinerfs ststement My examination is carrie(# out In accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts Iscotland) Regltlalions 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a ¢omp8rison of the accounts presented with those records. It also include5 Gonsideralion of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeks explanations from the trustees Concerning any such mattels. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent exarniner's $tatement In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material fespect the requ1mentS to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 4411 Ila) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. and to prepare accounts which ac¢ord with the ac¢ounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations have not been met, or 2. to whith, tn my o accountg to be reac inion. attention should be drawn In order to enable a proper understanding of the nHou nCA d Accoun nl Independent Examiner 8 Albert Street Kirkwall Orkney Dated. ff i/iC ,
FRIENDS OF THE NEURO WARD RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025 Unremrkted funds Lknrestrl¢ted fvnds 2025 2024 Recelpts Donations & legacies Fundralsing Investment income 100.333 2,200 29 54,337 42,026 12 Total recetpts 102,563 96,37S Paymeftts Fundraising CharStable activitles Governance costs 2,620 17,500 408 22,868 139,580 384 Total payments 20,527 162,832 Tiansfers Surpluslldefldtl for year 82,035 166,4561
FRIENDS OF THE NEURO WARD STATEMENT OF BALANCES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025 Unyestrlrted tuThJs Restritted lunds 2025 2024 Notes Bank cash in hand Opening balance Surplus/ldeficitl for year 319,352 82,035 6.261 325.613 82.035 392,069 166,4561 Closin8 balance 401,387 6,261 325,613 Liabiltties Accrued expenses 340 320 340 280 The atcounts were approved bythe Trustee5 On.................. S Gossip Orwin Trustee Trusteè
FRIENDS OF THE NEURO WARD NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025 Ba$1$ of accountlng These 3c¢ounts have been prepared on the Recelpts and Payments basls In accordance with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotlandl Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts Iscotlandl Re8ulation5 2006 la5 amended) Nature and purpoBt of funds Unrestrlcted fvnds are those that may be used at the discretlon of the trustees in fvrtherance of the objects of the charlty. The trustees maintain a single unrestricted fund for the day to day running of the charity. Restricted funds may only be used for specific purposes. Re5tri¢tions arise when specified by the donor or when fvnds are ralsed for spe¢ific purposes. Related party transaction# No remuneration was pald to thè tnjstees durlng the year. No trustees were reimbursed for any personal expenses Incurred. Restrlrted funds E6,251 of fvnding was recelved vla Braln Tumour Actlon during the year ended 31 October 2022, to support the formation of a braln tumour support group In Grampian. As at the balance sheet date none ofthis fundlng had been expensed.