THE ANNABELLE ROSE FOUNDATION FOR SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY
We support sufferers of sma and their families however we can, in line with our objectives: e.g. funding for car/home adaptations, funding specialist medical equipment and toys, financial support, help and support with funeral costs/arrangements, as well as providing emotional support for the families affected by the condition and donating money to fund research.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE ANNABELLE ROSE FOUNDATION SHALL BE:(I) THE RELIEF OF PERSONS SUFFERING FROM SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY AND RELATED CONDITIONS.(II) THE RELIEF IN CASES OF PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EMOTIONAL DISTRESS OF THE PARENTS AND GUARDIANS AND OTHER RELATIVES OF SUCH PERSONS OR OF SUCH PERSONS WHO ARE DECEASED.(III) THE PROMOTION OF RESEARCH INTO THE CAUSES AND TREATMENT OF SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY SUBJECT TO THE PUBLICATION OF THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held £6,036 in unrestricted cash funds at the year end, meeting its stated policy target of maintaining £3,000–£5,000. Total income was £74,357, generated entirely through fundraising and donations, with total payments of £71,433 resulting in a net surplus for the period. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the preparation of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“We aim to maintain at least £3-5,000 at the next year end to enable us to carry out our activities effectively” — page 5
“Continued partnership with Flowfree services, Whom have assisted the charity by continuing to donate and fundraise on our behalf and assist in reaching out to other companies to provide support for our fundraising events which serves to prove that we are broadening our exposure, this has proven beneficial for the charity yet again.” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- WAYNE DANIEL BURFITTchair
- Charlotte Burfitt
- DANNY WEBSTER
- GREG CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR
- MICHELLE WEBSTER
- NATALIE CHAROLTTE TAYLOR
- PETER JACKSON
- SOPHIE Jackson
- joanne McBride
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £74k | £71k |
| 31/12/2023 | £55k | £55k |
| 31/12/2022 | £46k | £48k |
| 31/12/2021 | £46k | £42k |
| 31/12/2020 | £25k | £24k |
Common questions
Is THE ANNABELLE ROSE FOUNDATION FOR SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held £6,036 in unrestricted cash funds at the year end, meeting its stated policy target of maintaining £3,000–£5,000. Total income was £74,357, generated entirely through fundraising and donations, with total payments of £71,433 resulting in a net surplus for the period. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the preparation of the accounts. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.