GEMS CHARITY
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Objects
TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT HEALTH FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN PARTICULAR FOR PATIENTS OF THE LEICESTER ROYAL INFIRMARY ONCOLOGY UNITY BY PROVIDING AND ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES,SUPPORT SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT NOT NORMALLY PROVIDED BY THE STATUTORY AUTHORITIES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £81,955 at the end of the financial year, with no liabilities reported. The trustees note that these reserves are maintained to sustain new projects and await requests from the Leicester Royal Infirmary for specific items or refurbishments.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves remain in the account as such time that the Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) chemotherapy unit request the money for items / refurbishment needed, which is yet to be requested.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
Funders the charity credits
- Tengo Software
Trustees
- SALLY ANDERSONchair
- ANNE ELIZABETH CHARLTON
- LYN SAUNDERS
- MEG COOK
- PETER ROBERT ANDERSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 06/06/2025 | £31k | £2k |
| 06/06/2024 | £49k | £79k |
| 06/06/2023 | £52k | £2k |
| 06/06/2022 | £29k | £136k |
| 06/06/2021 | £19k | £17k |
Common questions
Is GEMS CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £81,955 at the end of the financial year, with no liabilities reported. The trustees note that these reserves are maintained to sustain new projects and await requests from the Leicester Royal Infirmary for specific items or refurbishments. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.