Introduction

This report is produced to provide information to supplement the accounts and will be submitted to the Charity Commission. It complies with the latest Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) recommendations. All expenditure has been agreed within delegated limits set by the Trustee.

The charity exists to assist two trusts; Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT).

LCHS provides community healthcare services for the population of Lincolnshire. LPFT provides specialist health and social care services for people with a learning disability and/or mental health issues. Lincolnshire is one of the largest healthcare communities in the country, covering an area of 2,350 square miles and a population of 735,000.

The charity is funded by donations, often from patients and their families who are grateful for the care they have received and wish to support the work of the two trusts. The charity exists to enhance and improve patient experience by providing things like additional equipment, extra training or by improving the surroundings for service users and staff.

Donations make a significant difference to the lives of patients and staff in Lincolnshire. Donors can tell us how they would like their gift to be spent. This could be a particular service, ward or team, however, the most useful donations are ones where staff can choose how to put the funds to best use for patients.