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Printed by Kendall Press Limited 0161 872 9808

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Printed by Kendall Press Limited 0161 872 9808

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ANNUAL REPORT2010 - 2011

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Transport For Sick Children Ltd.Registered OfficeUnits 1-4 Crown Industrial EstateKenwood RoadReddishSK5 6PH

Telephone 0161 432 7800Fax 0161 432 8110E-mail to@transportforsickchildren.orgWeb www.transportforsickchildren.org

Directors

Chair John SagarTreasurer John AdamsCompany Secretary John AdamsRoger Watts - Resigned September 2009John WhittakerGaynor Kershaw

Staff

Transport OrganisersJudith OxleyJo SeniorClaire Bickley

AdministratorAnna Burns

Volunteer Support WorkerGeorge Stenson

18

The demand for the service we provide, mostly from disadvantaged families,remains high. As the statistics show, the number of children helped and themileage covered are about the same as last year. For the first time in thetwelve years I have been driving for the charity the number of appointmentsfor our volunteer drivers has fallen. This may well be the result of the moveof some less specialised treatments to local health Centres. We are carryingout research to ensure that we are reaching the most vulnerable families.The Greater Manchester Hospitals and Health Centres continue to be themain area of operation but uniquely, geographical boundaries do not deterus, we have added Alder Hey Hospital Liverpool, Birmingham Children’sHospital, Leeds General Infirmary, St James’ Hospital Leeds, SeacroftHospital, Leeds, Sheffield Children’s Hospital and The Glenfield HospitalLeicester to the list of specialist units “out of area” to which we deliverchildren.

The Charity continues its involvement with the implementation of “Making itBetter” having representatives serving on the NHS Public Partnership Boardand the Greater Manchester, East Cheshire and High Peak Children, YoungPeople and Families network.

The Charity has been successful during the year in recruiting drivers and,despite the economic situation, in receiving funding from the NHS. Theopening of the new Manchester Royal Children’s Hospital has caused someissues for drivers. Restricted parking and prolonged waiting times being themain ones. Claire Bickley has been responsible for addressing these points,continues to monitor the situation and has established a good workingrelationship with the hospital.

A number of volunteers were recognised by voluntary organisationsthroughout the year. Norman Robinson was awarded Volunteer of the Yearby Stockport CVS, Martin Jones was awarded for his achievements bySalford CVS and Rochdale and Bury CVS recognised our wholeorganisation for our work.

The main challenges for the year ahead are: 1. To obtain the funding needed to continue our work. During the year wehave published a report, circulated to the commissioners with whom wedeal, that shows the reduction in Did Not Attend brought about by theservice we provide leads to a substantial financial saving to the NHS, byreducing the number of missed appointments experienced by the medic alcentres. We must not lose sight of the other advantages of the service tothe child and carer such as stress reduction and health improvement.

2. Finding and moving to new suitable and affordable office space beforeour current non-renewable lease expires in October 2010.This is beingbrought about by the re – organisation of Greater Manchester AccessibleTransport Limited throughout Greater Manchester.

Without the dedicated support of all our volunteer drivers and office staff theCharity would not be able to contribute as it does to the well being of somany children and their families.

Thank you to them and the Directors who give their time and expertise tokeep the charity working so well. We’d also like to welcome our newdirector Pauline Cope who will make a valuable contribution to the charity.

We look forward to another successful year.

John Sagar – Chairman

Chairman’s Report

• Demand for theservice remainshigh

• Our volunteershave beenrecognised by otherorganisations

• Welcome to ournew directorPauline Cope

East Lancashire Masons

Waitrose Ltd

B. Donoghue

Heywood Charities Fete

Ardwick Masonic Lodge

Tesco Ltd

R. Watts

F. Goodey

B. Ward

R. Newbiggin

G. Kershaw

C. Bagnall

Conway Road Health Visitors,

Sale

S Carroll

C. Walsh

G. Duggan

S. Bale

P. Brunt

S. Drake

A. Berry

D. Naylor

Charnwood Nursery

The Treehouse,

Stepping Hill Hospital

Houldsworth Golf Club,

Reddish

North Reddish Primary

School

Green Reaper Recycling

Hobsons Bakery, Reddish

John Adams

John Sagar

Roger Watts

Gaynor Kershaw

John Whittaker

Geraldine Pickering

Pauline Cope

Our Thanks To

Stewart Bale

Sean Bell

Alan Berry

Thomas Bevan

Colin Bradburn

John Capstick

Barry Carney

Andrew Cooke

Barbara Donoghue

Graham Duggan

Denis Edgar

Bernard Fawley

Jennie Gilpin

Esther Goulden

George Green

Anthony Gregory

Faye Haven

David Haworth

Eric Houghton

Martin Jones

David Kelly

Wayne Kelsey

Shahanaz Khan

Keith Lear

David Lees

Stuart Lodge

Tony Loftus

Victor Longden

Steven Lovatt

Geoff Lucas

William Mitchell

Anthony Mundey

David Naylor

Ronnie Newbiggin

Arthur Oliver

Bryan Polin

Norman Robinson

Irene Sagar

John Sagar

Barbara Schickhoff-Brown

Bob Sharples

Alan Smith

Debra Tilson

Bernard Ward

John Whittaker

Sheila Whitworth

Cliff Wignall

Our thanks to Volunteer Drivers

Donors Trustee Volunteers

18

The demand for the service we provide, mostly from disadvantaged families,remains high. As the statistics show, the number of children helped and themileage covered are about the same as last year. For the first time in thetwelve years I have been driving for the charity the number of appointmentsfor our volunteer drivers has fallen. This may well be the result of the moveof some less specialised treatments to local health Centres. We are carryingout research to ensure that we are reaching the most vulnerable families.The Greater Manchester Hospitals and Health Centres continue to be themain area of operation but uniquely, geographical boundaries do not deterus, we have added Alder Hey Hospital Liverpool, Birmingham Children’sHospital, Leeds General Infirmary, St James’ Hospital Leeds, SeacroftHospital, Leeds, Sheffield Children’s Hospital and The Glenfield HospitalLeicester to the list of specialist units “out of area” to which we deliverchildren.

The Charity continues its involvement with the implementation of “Making itBetter” having representatives serving on the NHS Public Partnership Boardand the Greater Manchester, East Cheshire and High Peak Children, YoungPeople and Families network.

The Charity has been successful during the year in recruiting drivers and,despite the economic situation, in receiving funding from the NHS. Theopening of the new Manchester Royal Children’s Hospital has caused someissues for drivers. Restricted parking and prolonged waiting times being themain ones. Claire Bickley has been responsible for addressing these points,continues to monitor the situation and has established a good workingrelationship with the hospital.

A number of volunteers were recognised by voluntary organisationsthroughout the year. Norman Robinson was awarded Volunteer of the Yearby Stockport CVS, Martin Jones was awarded for his achievements bySalford CVS and Rochdale and Bury CVS recognised our wholeorganisation for our work.

The main challenges for the year ahead are: 1. To obtain the funding needed to continue our work. During the year wehave published a report, circulated to the commissioners with whom wedeal, that shows the reduction in Did Not Attend brought about by theservice we provide leads to a substantial financial saving to the NHS, byreducing the number of missed appointments experienced by the medic alcentres. We must not lose sight of the other advantages of the service tothe child and carer such as stress reduction and health improvement.

2. Finding and moving to new suitable and affordable office space beforeour current non-renewable lease expires in October 2010.This is beingbrought about by the re – organisation of Greater Manchester AccessibleTransport Limited throughout Greater Manchester.

Without the dedicated support of all our volunteer drivers and office staff theCharity would not be able to contribute as it does to the well being of somany children and their families.

Thank you to them and the Directors who give their time and expertise tokeep the charity working so well. We’d also like to welcome our newdirector Pauline Cope who will make a valuable contribution to the charity.

We look forward to another successful year.

John Sagar – Chairman

Chairman’s Report

• Demand for theservice remainshigh

• Our volunteershave beenrecognised by otherorganisations

• Welcome to ournew directorPauline Cope

East Lancashire Masons

Waitrose Ltd

B. Donoghue

Heywood Charities Fete

Ardwick Masonic Lodge

Tesco Ltd

R. Watts

F. Goodey

B. Ward

R. Newbiggin

G. Kershaw

C. Bagnall

Conway Road Health Visitors,

Sale

S Carroll

C. Walsh

G. Duggan

S. Bale

P. Brunt

S. Drake

A. Berry

D. Naylor

Charnwood Nursery

The Treehouse,

Stepping Hill Hospital

Houldsworth Golf Club,

Reddish

North Reddish Primary

School

Green Reaper Recycling

Hobsons Bakery, Reddish

John Adams

John Sagar

Roger Watts

Gaynor Kershaw

John Whittaker

Geraldine Pickering

Pauline Cope

Our Thanks To

Stewart Bale

Sean Bell

Alan Berry

Thomas Bevan

Colin Bradburn

John Capstick

Barry Carney

Andrew Cooke

Barbara Donoghue

Graham Duggan

Denis Edgar

Bernard Fawley

Jennie Gilpin

Esther Goulden

George Green

Anthony Gregory

Faye Haven

David Haworth

Eric Houghton

Martin Jones

David Kelly

Wayne Kelsey

Shahanaz Khan

Keith Lear

David Lees

Stuart Lodge

Tony Loftus

Victor Longden

Steven Lovatt

Geoff Lucas

William Mitchell

Anthony Mundey

David Naylor

Ronnie Newbiggin

Arthur Oliver

Bryan Polin

Norman Robinson

Irene Sagar

John Sagar

Barbara Schickhoff-Brown

Bob Sharples

Alan Smith

Debra Tilson

Bernard Ward

John Whittaker

Sheila Whitworth

Cliff Wignall

Our thanks to Volunteer Drivers

Donors Trustee Volunteers

Transport For Sick Children Ltd.Registered Office:Williamson HouseWilliamson StReddishStockportSK5 6AA

Telephone 0161 432 7800Fax 0161 432 8110E-mail to@transportforsickchildren.orgWeb: www.transportforsickchildren.org

Directors

Chair John SagarTreasurer John AdamsCompany Secretary John AdamsJohn WhittakerGaynor KershawPauline Cope

Staff

Transport OrganisersJudith OxleyJo Senior Claire Bickley – to July 2010Jacqui Meadows – from August 2010

AdministratorAnna Burns

Volunteer Support WorkerGeorge Stenson

Last year I had to report that, whilst the number of children helped and the mileage driven by our drivers were about the same as the previous year, the number of trips to which our drivers took children fell for the first time in many years. This year the number of trips has risen to its former level of almost 7,000. The charity provided transport for some 1325 children and our drivers drove some 140,000 miles. In addition to The Greater Manchester Hospitals and Health Centres drivers take children to Alder Hey Liverpool, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Yorkshire Cochlear Implant Service at Bradford Royal Infirmary, St. James’ Leeds, Leeds General Infirmary, Sheffield Children’s Hospital, Liverpool Women’s Hospital, Preston Royal Infirmary, Calderdale Royal Hospital Halifax and St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals.

The value of charity to its community has been recognised by other agencies. Mrs Patricia Brunt, one of our founders, was awarded the Order Of Mercy by the League of Mercy Foundation and Mr. Norman Robinson, one of our drivers received the Volunteer of the Year award from the Mayor of Stockport. Pennine Acute Trust acknowledged the charity by inviting drivers to an evening to recognise the value of all the volunteers who help in the hospitals covered by the Trust.

The Charity is involved with the implementation of “Making it Better” having representatives serving on the NHS Public Partnership Board and Young People and Families network

During the year we welcomed Ms Jacqueline Meadows as Transport Organiser, to the team. Last year I saw the main challenges for this year as:-

Finding affordable and suitable office space and obtaining sufficient funding to continue our work.

Thanks to Anna Burns we now have adequate (office) space at a reasonable cost. The move to the new offices was accomplished with almost no disruption to service – a big “Thank You” to all who were involved.

Unfortunately we have not been as successful in regards to obtaining funding. The cash constraints on the NHS have had a serious effect on the charity. Expenditure exceeded income by some £17,000. The forecast for 2011/12 is for this trend to continue. Early in 2011 the Directors reluctantly decided to introduce a quota system to try to balance expenditure against income for each of the ten PCTs in Greater Manchester. This has inevitably resulted in a significant reduction in the number of requests accepted by the Transport Organisers, a situation which pleases no one.

The challenge for 2011/12 is to increase funding from the PCTs to at least maintain the service at the 2008/9 level.

The dedicated support of all our volunteer drivers and office staff is essential to the charity continuing to contribute as it does to the well being of so many children and their families. Thank you to them and to the Directors who give their time and expertise to keep the charity working so well.We look forward to a better year.

John Sagar – Chairman

• Thisyearthe number of appointments has risen to its former level

• Wenowhave adequate (office) space at a reasonable cost. • Thechallenge for 2011/12 is to increase funding fromthePCTs

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Transport For Sick Children Ltd.Registered OfficeUnits 1-4 Crown Industrial EstateKenwood RoadReddishSK5 6PH

Telephone 0161 432 7800Fax 0161 432 8110E-mail to@transportforsickchildren.orgWeb www.transportforsickchildren.org

Directors

Chair John SagarTreasurer John AdamsCompany Secretary John AdamsRoger Watts - Resigned September 2009John WhittakerGaynor Kershaw

Staff

Transport OrganisersJudith OxleyJo SeniorClaire Bickley

AdministratorAnna Burns

Volunteer Support WorkerGeorge Stenson

18

The demand for the service we provide, mostly from disadvantaged families,remains high. As the statistics show, the number of children helped and themileage covered are about the same as last year. For the first time in thetwelve years I have been driving for the charity the number of appointmentsfor our volunteer drivers has fallen. This may well be the result of the moveof some less specialised treatments to local health Centres. We are carryingout research to ensure that we are reaching the most vulnerable families.The Greater Manchester Hospitals and Health Centres continue to be themain area of operation but uniquely, geographical boundaries do not deterus, we have added Alder Hey Hospital Liverpool, Birmingham Children’sHospital, Leeds General Infirmary, St James’ Hospital Leeds, SeacroftHospital, Leeds, Sheffield Children’s Hospital and The Glenfield HospitalLeicester to the list of specialist units “out of area” to which we deliverchildren.

The Charity continues its involvement with the implementation of “Making itBetter” having representatives serving on the NHS Public Partnership Boardand the Greater Manchester, East Cheshire and High Peak Children, YoungPeople and Families network.

The Charity has been successful during the year in recruiting drivers and,despite the economic situation, in receiving funding from the NHS. Theopening of the new Manchester Royal Children’s Hospital has caused someissues for drivers. Restricted parking and prolonged waiting times being themain ones. Claire Bickley has been responsible for addressing these points,continues to monitor the situation and has established a good workingrelationship with the hospital.

A number of volunteers were recognised by voluntary organisationsthroughout the year. Norman Robinson was awarded Volunteer of the Yearby Stockport CVS, Martin Jones was awarded for his achievements bySalford CVS and Rochdale and Bury CVS recognised our wholeorganisation for our work.

The main challenges for the year ahead are: 1. To obtain the funding needed to continue our work. During the year wehave published a report, circulated to the commissioners with whom wedeal, that shows the reduction in Did Not Attend brought about by theservice we provide leads to a substantial financial saving to the NHS, byreducing the number of missed appointments experienced by the medic alcentres. We must not lose sight of the other advantages of the service tothe child and carer such as stress reduction and health improvement.

2. Finding and moving to new suitable and affordable office space beforeour current non-renewable lease expires in October 2010.This is beingbrought about by the re – organisation of Greater Manchester AccessibleTransport Limited throughout Greater Manchester.

Without the dedicated support of all our volunteer drivers and office staff theCharity would not be able to contribute as it does to the well being of somany children and their families.

Thank you to them and the Directors who give their time and expertise tokeep the charity working so well. We’d also like to welcome our newdirector Pauline Cope who will make a valuable contribution to the charity.

We look forward to another successful year.

John Sagar – Chairman

Chairman’s Report

• Demand for theservice remainshigh

• Our volunteershave beenrecognised by otherorganisations

• Welcome to ournew directorPauline Cope

East Lancashire Masons

Waitrose Ltd

B. Donoghue

Heywood Charities Fete

Ardwick Masonic Lodge

Tesco Ltd

R. Watts

F. Goodey

B. Ward

R. Newbiggin

G. Kershaw

C. Bagnall

Conway Road Health Visitors,

Sale

S Carroll

C. Walsh

G. Duggan

S. Bale

P. Brunt

S. Drake

A. Berry

D. Naylor

Charnwood Nursery

The Treehouse,

Stepping Hill Hospital

Houldsworth Golf Club,

Reddish

North Reddish Primary

School

Green Reaper Recycling

Hobsons Bakery, Reddish

John Adams

John Sagar

Roger Watts

Gaynor Kershaw

John Whittaker

Geraldine Pickering

Pauline Cope

Our Thanks To

Stewart Bale

Sean Bell

Alan Berry

Thomas Bevan

Colin Bradburn

John Capstick

Barry Carney

Andrew Cooke

Barbara Donoghue

Graham Duggan

Denis Edgar

Bernard Fawley

Jennie Gilpin

Esther Goulden

George Green

Anthony Gregory

Faye Haven

David Haworth

Eric Houghton

Martin Jones

David Kelly

Wayne Kelsey

Shahanaz Khan

Keith Lear

David Lees

Stuart Lodge

Tony Loftus

Victor Longden

Steven Lovatt

Geoff Lucas

William Mitchell

Anthony Mundey

David Naylor

Ronnie Newbiggin

Arthur Oliver

Bryan Polin

Norman Robinson

Irene Sagar

John Sagar

Barbara Schickhoff-Brown

Bob Sharples

Alan Smith

Debra Tilson

Bernard Ward

John Whittaker

Sheila Whitworth

Cliff Wignall

Our thanks to Volunteer Drivers

Donors Trustee Volunteers

18

The demand for the service we provide, mostly from disadvantaged families,remains high. As the statistics show, the number of children helped and themileage covered are about the same as last year. For the first time in thetwelve years I have been driving for the charity the number of appointmentsfor our volunteer drivers has fallen. This may well be the result of the moveof some less specialised treatments to local health Centres. We are carryingout research to ensure that we are reaching the most vulnerable families.The Greater Manchester Hospitals and Health Centres continue to be themain area of operation but uniquely, geographical boundaries do not deterus, we have added Alder Hey Hospital Liverpool, Birmingham Children’sHospital, Leeds General Infirmary, St James’ Hospital Leeds, SeacroftHospital, Leeds, Sheffield Children’s Hospital and The Glenfield HospitalLeicester to the list of specialist units “out of area” to which we deliverchildren.

The Charity continues its involvement with the implementation of “Making itBetter” having representatives serving on the NHS Public Partnership Boardand the Greater Manchester, East Cheshire and High Peak Children, YoungPeople and Families network.

The Charity has been successful during the year in recruiting drivers and,despite the economic situation, in receiving funding from the NHS. Theopening of the new Manchester Royal Children’s Hospital has caused someissues for drivers. Restricted parking and prolonged waiting times being themain ones. Claire Bickley has been responsible for addressing these points,continues to monitor the situation and has established a good workingrelationship with the hospital.

A number of volunteers were recognised by voluntary organisationsthroughout the year. Norman Robinson was awarded Volunteer of the Yearby Stockport CVS, Martin Jones was awarded for his achievements bySalford CVS and Rochdale and Bury CVS recognised our wholeorganisation for our work.

The main challenges for the year ahead are: 1. To obtain the funding needed to continue our work. During the year wehave published a report, circulated to the commissioners with whom wedeal, that shows the reduction in Did Not Attend brought about by theservice we provide leads to a substantial financial saving to the NHS, byreducing the number of missed appointments experienced by the medic alcentres. We must not lose sight of the other advantages of the service tothe child and carer such as stress reduction and health improvement.

2. Finding and moving to new suitable and affordable office space beforeour current non-renewable lease expires in October 2010.This is beingbrought about by the re – organisation of Greater Manchester AccessibleTransport Limited throughout Greater Manchester.

Without the dedicated support of all our volunteer drivers and office staff theCharity would not be able to contribute as it does to the well being of somany children and their families.

Thank you to them and the Directors who give their time and expertise tokeep the charity working so well. We’d also like to welcome our newdirector Pauline Cope who will make a valuable contribution to the charity.

We look forward to another successful year.

John Sagar – Chairman

Chairman’s Report

• Demand for theservice remainshigh

• Our volunteershave beenrecognised by otherorganisations

• Welcome to ournew directorPauline Cope

East Lancashire Masons

Waitrose Ltd

B. Donoghue

Heywood Charities Fete

Ardwick Masonic Lodge

Tesco Ltd

R. Watts

F. Goodey

B. Ward

R. Newbiggin

G. Kershaw

C. Bagnall

Conway Road Health Visitors,

Sale

S Carroll

C. Walsh

G. Duggan

S. Bale

P. Brunt

S. Drake

A. Berry

D. Naylor

Charnwood Nursery

The Treehouse,

Stepping Hill Hospital

Houldsworth Golf Club,

Reddish

North Reddish Primary

School

Green Reaper Recycling

Hobsons Bakery, Reddish

John Adams

John Sagar

Roger Watts

Gaynor Kershaw

John Whittaker

Geraldine Pickering

Pauline Cope

Our Thanks To

Stewart Bale

Sean Bell

Alan Berry

Thomas Bevan

Colin Bradburn

John Capstick

Barry Carney

Andrew Cooke

Barbara Donoghue

Graham Duggan

Denis Edgar

Bernard Fawley

Jennie Gilpin

Esther Goulden

George Green

Anthony Gregory

Faye Haven

David Haworth

Eric Houghton

Martin Jones

David Kelly

Wayne Kelsey

Shahanaz Khan

Keith Lear

David Lees

Stuart Lodge

Tony Loftus

Victor Longden

Steven Lovatt

Geoff Lucas

William Mitchell

Anthony Mundey

David Naylor

Ronnie Newbiggin

Arthur Oliver

Bryan Polin

Norman Robinson

Irene Sagar

John Sagar

Barbara Schickhoff-Brown

Bob Sharples

Alan Smith

Debra Tilson

Bernard Ward

John Whittaker

Sheila Whitworth

Cliff Wignall

Our thanks to Volunteer Drivers

Donors Trustee Volunteers

Transport For Sick Children Ltd.Registered Office:Williamson HouseWilliamson StReddishStockportSK5 6AA

Telephone 0161 432 7800Fax 0161 432 8110E-mail to@transportforsickchildren.orgWeb: www.transportforsickchildren.org

Directors

Chair John SagarTreasurer John AdamsCompany Secretary John AdamsJohn WhittakerGaynor KershawPauline Cope

Staff

Transport OrganisersJudith OxleyJo Senior Claire Bickley – to July 2010Jacqui Meadows – from August 2010

AdministratorAnna Burns

Volunteer Support WorkerGeorge Stenson

Last year I had to report that, whilst the number of children helped and the mileage driven by our drivers were about the same as the previous year, the number of trips to which our drivers took children fell for the first time in many years. This year the number of trips has risen to its former level of almost 7,000. The charity provided transport for some 1325 children and our drivers drove some 140,000 miles. In addition to The Greater Manchester Hospitals and Health Centres drivers take children to Alder Hey Liverpool, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Yorkshire Cochlear Implant Service at Bradford Royal Infirmary, St. James’ Leeds, Leeds General Infirmary, Sheffield Children’s Hospital, Liverpool Women’s Hospital, Preston Royal Infirmary, Calderdale Royal Hospital Halifax and St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals.

The value of charity to its community has been recognised by other agencies. Mrs Patricia Brunt, one of our founders, was awarded the Order Of Mercy by the League of Mercy Foundation and Mr. Norman Robinson, one of our drivers received the Volunteer of the Year award from the Mayor of Stockport. Pennine Acute Trust acknowledged the charity by inviting drivers to an evening to recognise the value of all the volunteers who help in the hospitals covered by the Trust.

The Charity is involved with the implementation of “Making it Better” having representatives serving on the NHS Public Partnership Board and Young People and Families network

During the year we welcomed Ms Jacqueline Meadows as Transport Organiser, to the team. Last year I saw the main challenges for this year as:-

Finding affordable and suitable office space and obtaining sufficient funding to continue our work.

Thanks to Anna Burns we now have adequate (office) space at a reasonable cost. The move to the new offices was accomplished with almost no disruption to service – a big “Thank You” to all who were involved.

Unfortunately we have not been as successful in regards to obtaining funding. The cash constraints on the NHS have had a serious effect on the charity. Expenditure exceeded income by some £17,000. The forecast for 2011/12 is for this trend to continue. Early in 2011 the Directors reluctantly decided to introduce a quota system to try to balance expenditure against income for each of the ten PCTs in Greater Manchester. This has inevitably resulted in a significant reduction in the number of requests accepted by the Transport Organisers, a situation which pleases no one.

The challenge for 2011/12 is to increase funding from the PCTs to at least maintain the service at the 2008/9 level.

The dedicated support of all our volunteer drivers and office staff is essential to the charity continuing to contribute as it does to the well being of so many children and their families. Thank you to them and to the Directors who give their time and expertise to keep the charity working so well.We look forward to a better year.

John Sagar – Chairman

• Thisyearthe number of appointments has risen to its former level

• Wenowhave adequate (office) space at a reasonable cost. • Thechallenge for 2011/12 is to increase funding fromthePCTs

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“My daughter was diagnosed with Spina Bifida - a series of birthdefects that affect the development of the spine and nervoussystem. My daughter has lots of medical appointments at RoyalManchester Children’s Hospital, which is quite far from where welive in Rochdale. My little girl has recently had surgery to try tostraighten one of her legs and this has meant lots moreappointments.It would take hours on public transport to get to all theappointments and would not be suitable for my little girl as herleg is on plaster at the moment. We don’t have a car and simplywouldn’t be able to get to the hospital.I really rely on Transport for Sick Children and just don’t know

what we would do without their help. The drivers are really good.”

A service user and her 3 year old daughter

“Transport for Sick Children is a fantastic service - very much appreciated by professionals andparents alike.”

Ruth Trickett, Health Visitor, Oldham

“My colleague Jane Clayton and I care for children with long-term illnesses. Prior to dischargehome they have to learn new skills of how to care for their child using sterile techniques andhighly technical machinery. Once they are home the hard work really begins.One of the main concerns families have is that they are still supported at home and Transport forSick Children has proved invaluable for this to be possible. Families can have huge concerns ofhow to reach their appointments and the relief on their face is amazing when we tell them of thecharity transport service within Greater Manchester.”

Jane Roberts, Specialist Nurse Practitioner for Gastroenterology, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

“Thank you very much for providing transport for a family in my care recently. It means that thislittle boy can attend his appointments and will now hopefully have his cochlear implant operationin a few weeks.It really is a wonderful service that you run at Transport for Sick Children.”

Irene O’Keefe, Teacher of the Deaf, Manchester Sensory Support Services

“This is a very valuable service for families on low incomes to assist them in reaching andaccessing the care their children require.”

Lisa Chalmers, Health Visitor, Oldham

Why we do what we do Activity Statistics cont.

Income by NHS Primary Care Trust

Income

GMPTE Grants8.9%

Fund Raising &Donations

5.3%

Interest1.7% Other

0.2%

NHS/PCT & HA83.9%

Tameside &Glossop

4%

Trafford8% Bolton

5%

Ashton, Leigh &Wigan

3%

Bury5%

Heywood,Middleton &Rochdale

13%

Stockport6%

Salford4%

Oldham13%

Manchester39%

2 7

“My daughter was diagnosed with Spina Bifida - a series of birthdefects that affect the development of the spine and nervoussystem. My daughter has lots of medical appointments at RoyalManchester Children’s Hospital, which is quite far from where welive in Rochdale. My little girl has recently had surgery to try tostraighten one of her legs and this has meant lots moreappointments.It would take hours on public transport to get to all theappointments and would not be suitable for my little girl as herleg is on plaster at the moment. We don’t have a car and simplywouldn’t be able to get to the hospital.I really rely on Transport for Sick Children and just don’t know

what we would do without their help. The drivers are really good.”

A service user and her 3 year old daughter

“Transport for Sick Children is a fantastic service - very much appreciated by professionals andparents alike.”

Ruth Trickett, Health Visitor, Oldham

“My colleague Jane Clayton and I care for children with long-term illnesses. Prior to dischargehome they have to learn new skills of how to care for their child using sterile techniques andhighly technical machinery. Once they are home the hard work really begins.One of the main concerns families have is that they are still supported at home and Transport forSick Children has proved invaluable for this to be possible. Families can have huge concerns ofhow to reach their appointments and the relief on their face is amazing when we tell them of thecharity transport service within Greater Manchester.”

Jane Roberts, Specialist Nurse Practitioner for Gastroenterology, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

“Thank you very much for providing transport for a family in my care recently. It means that thislittle boy can attend his appointments and will now hopefully have his cochlear implant operationin a few weeks.It really is a wonderful service that you run at Transport for Sick Children.”

Irene O’Keefe, Teacher of the Deaf, Manchester Sensory Support Services

“This is a very valuable service for families on low incomes to assist them in reaching andaccessing the care their children require.”

Lisa Chalmers, Health Visitor, Oldham

Why we do what we do Activity Statistics cont.

Income by NHS Primary Care Trust

Income

GMPTE Grants8.9%

Fund Raising &Donations

5.3%

Interest1.7% Other

0.2%

NHS/PCT & HA83.9%

Tameside &Glossop

4%

Trafford8% Bolton

5%

Ashton, Leigh &Wigan

3%

Bury5%

Heywood,Middleton &Rochdale

13%

Stockport6%

Salford4%

Oldham13%

Manchester39%

2 7

“My daughter was diagnosed with Spina Bifida - a series of birthdefects that affect the development of the spine and nervoussystem. My daughter has lots of medical appointments at RoyalManchester Children’s Hospital, which is quite far from where welive in Rochdale. My little girl has recently had surgery to try tostraighten one of her legs and this has meant lots moreappointments.It would take hours on public transport to get to all theappointments and would not be suitable for my little girl as herleg is on plaster at the moment. We don’t have a car and simplywouldn’t be able to get to the hospital.I really rely on Transport for Sick Children and just don’t know

what we would do without their help. The drivers are really good.”

A service user and her 3 year old daughter

“Transport for Sick Children is a fantastic service - very much appreciated by professionals andparents alike.”

Ruth Trickett, Health Visitor, Oldham

“My colleague Jane Clayton and I care for children with long-term illnesses. Prior to dischargehome they have to learn new skills of how to care for their child using sterile techniques andhighly technical machinery. Once they are home the hard work really begins.One of the main concerns families have is that they are still supported at home and Transport forSick Children has proved invaluable for this to be possible. Families can have huge concerns ofhow to reach their appointments and the relief on their face is amazing when we tell them of thecharity transport service within Greater Manchester.”

Jane Roberts, Specialist Nurse Practitioner for Gastroenterology, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

“Thank you very much for providing transport for a family in my care recently. It means that thislittle boy can attend his appointments and will now hopefully have his cochlear implant operationin a few weeks.It really is a wonderful service that you run at Transport for Sick Children.”

Irene O’Keefe, Teacher of the Deaf, Manchester Sensory Support Services

“This is a very valuable service for families on low incomes to assist them in reaching andaccessing the care their children require.”

Lisa Chalmers, Health Visitor, Oldham

Why we do what we do Activity Statistics cont.

Income by NHS Primary Care Trust

Income

GMPTE Grants8.9%

Fund Raising &Donations

5.3%

Interest1.7% Other

0.2%

NHS/PCT & HA83.9%

Tameside &Glossop

4%

Trafford8% Bolton

5%

Ashton, Leigh &Wigan

3%

Bury5%

Heywood,Middleton &Rochdale

13%

Stockport6%

Salford4%

Oldham13%

Manchester39%

36

“I am a Health Practitioner working in a Child in Need Team and have used the Transport for SickChildren on several occasions.It provides an invaluable service to the families I work with, as many do not have the means toattend health appointments.Whenever I have spoken to the staff at the office, they are extremely helpful and courteous andgo out of their way to help.I feel this is an excellent service & would like to thank you for all your good work.”

Jill Lunn, Health Practitioner, Child in Need Project TeamDurham House, Bury

“I must take this opportunity to thank all theTransport for Sick Children staff.I have never felt as fulfilled as I do at themoment while volunteering, in over 40 years ofmy working life.The work I do is so enjoyable.Thanks one and all.”

Denis Edgar, Volunteer Driver,Transport for Sick Children

“Transport for Sick Children has provided a helpful service for families I am working with. I workwith children who have special needs and use this service often. Families really appreciate thehelp they receive from Transport for Sick children as it helps them to attend their children’s healthappointments without stress.I have always found the service helpful and resourceful.Without your service children would miss their health appointments.I and families have received a brilliant service from you and are continuing to receive this.I would like to thank you all for all your hard work and hope your service continues to help families- Thank you.”

Aisha Mustafa, Support WorkerAshbrook Children and Family Centre Rochdale

“Some children’s wouldn’t be able to get to health appointments because of the cost of transportand difficulty in getting to some hospitals. Transport for Sick Children reassures me as aprofessional, that the child’s needs are being addressed. The service is invaluable, thank you.”

Rebecca Reynolds, Health Visitor, Oldham

“Thank you for all the lifts to the hospital, it has been greatly appreciated. It has been lovelymeeting such dedicated volunteers.”

Service user, Wigan

Why we do what we doActivity Statistics cont.

Number of trips by NHS Primary Care Trust

Number of trips

2000-2001

2001-2002

2002-2003

2003-2004

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

Trafford - 232

Tameside &Glossop - 321

Stockport - 495

Salford - 485

Oldham - 793 Manchester -2304

Ashton, Leigh &Wigan - 152

Bolton - 176

Bury - 321

Heywood,Middleton &

Rochdale - 1126

“My little girl had a scald to her arm. She has lots of appoint-ments at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital for physiotherapy and massage to help her scar heal properly. I have a little boy too and he needs to come with me and my daughter to the appoint-ments. I would struggle to actually find the hospital; I’ve never been here before. The hospital is so far away from where we live in Rochdale, I would have no idea how to get here without the help of the volunteer drivers.”

A service user and her 3 year old daughter

“This service is vital in providing families who are without trans-port facilities the means of attending vital appointments for their children. This is especially important when families have other

children at nursery and school and who would be unable to attend appointments using public transport due to time constraints. Also for parents of very young babies and children who are be-ing assessed for social/communication/behaviour issues whose parents would struggle on public transport. I wish to pass on how grateful our service and the parents are of the kindness and facili-ties that are provided by the staff and volunteers at Transport For Sick Children.

Luisa Byrom, Community Staff Nurse, Durnford Street Clinic, Middleton

“Your service as always is reliable and helps to meet the needs of families in Hattersley. We are more than grateful for the service provided by Transport For Sick Children and are amazed at how efficient and reliable the service is when working to short deadlines. We feel that we can offer support to vulnerable families through referring to the service, otherwise people would not make appointments because of lack of money and transport. ”

Sue Wilson, Nursery Nurse, Hattersley

“Children with complex special needs frequently need to attend for multiple appointments over a prolonged period of time with a variety of services. The families travel to the hospital from every corner of the borough. The nature of many of the children’s needs often means that they cannot travel on public transport safely and the families often have equipment and/or siblings to transport to appointments. Transport for Sick Children’s service provides a vital lifeline for these children to access the therapy that they need.”

Ele Leatherbarrow, S & L Therapist,Treehouse CDUStepping Hill Hospital, Stockport

“It is a fantastic service and helps families get their young people to important appointments, which is very valuable. I’ve never had complaints only praise for the volunteer drivers and the excellent service. Some families I’m sure would DNA (Did Not Attend)if this service was not available.”

V. Galloway, School Nurse, Woodley Health Centre, Stockport.

“I have been using Transport for Sick Children for over 8 years due to my role as a Project Worker with the M.A.P; Disabled Children’s Database Team, Children’s Services and know that the fami-lies find the service invaluable. Many families that I work with have lots of medical appointments throughout the year due to their child’s disability. Often the hospital where the child’s appointment is to be held is not in the locality and the family need to travel long distances on public transport. The families are often stressed as a result of going to the hospital and Transport For Sick Children significantly reduces this stress by making the transport element one less thing to worry about. The service is easy to use for professionals and the team are extremely empathetic and accom-modating towards families – even if the request is near the date of the appointment, often a driver can be arranged.”

Rachel Cook, Specialist Resource Centre Worker, Westwood Street OfficeWestwood Street, Manchester

“One of my families is a single parent with two children with complex disabilities. They have sev-eral medical appointments every month that they would not be able to attend without Transport for Sick Children. You have been an enormous help to such a needy family.”

Amena Al-Janabi, Early Support Keyworker, Burnage Children’s Centre, Manchester

“The service is invaluable for families who have multiple appointments at hospitals that are often out of the borough – they would struggle to reach them on public transport.”

Sue Marchant, Health Visitor, Milnrow, Rochdale

“Transport for Sick Children has been a reliable lifeline in helping so many families make it to hos-pital appointments, many of which undoubtedly would not have made it otherwise. The charity is a real support to me in being able to introduce the service to many in need families knowing it will make a practical difference. Families tell me that the volunteers are friendly and helpful and not only help in getting to the appointments but in relieving anxieties related to going to the hospital. For many families “it’s one less thing to worry about”.

Madhia Zafar, Early Support Keyworker, Hallam Road Children’s Centre, Manchester

“I have been volunteer driving with Transport For Sick Children for 15 years now. I do it because I know that my contribution helps a child receive the medical attention and treatment it needs – it can be challenging at times but I really enjoy it.”

Ronnie Newbiggin, Volunteer Driver,Transport for Sick Children (pictured left)

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2 7

“My daughter was diagnosed with Spina Bifida - a series of birthdefects that affect the development of the spine and nervoussystem. My daughter has lots of medical appointments at RoyalManchester Children’s Hospital, which is quite far from where welive in Rochdale. My little girl has recently had surgery to try tostraighten one of her legs and this has meant lots moreappointments.It would take hours on public transport to get to all theappointments and would not be suitable for my little girl as herleg is on plaster at the moment. We don’t have a car and simplywouldn’t be able to get to the hospital.I really rely on Transport for Sick Children and just don’t know

what we would do without their help. The drivers are really good.”

A service user and her 3 year old daughter

“Transport for Sick Children is a fantastic service - very much appreciated by professionals andparents alike.”

Ruth Trickett, Health Visitor, Oldham

“My colleague Jane Clayton and I care for children with long-term illnesses. Prior to dischargehome they have to learn new skills of how to care for their child using sterile techniques andhighly technical machinery. Once they are home the hard work really begins.One of the main concerns families have is that they are still supported at home and Transport forSick Children has proved invaluable for this to be possible. Families can have huge concerns ofhow to reach their appointments and the relief on their face is amazing when we tell them of thecharity transport service within Greater Manchester.”

Jane Roberts, Specialist Nurse Practitioner for Gastroenterology, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

“Thank you very much for providing transport for a family in my care recently. It means that thislittle boy can attend his appointments and will now hopefully have his cochlear implant operationin a few weeks.It really is a wonderful service that you run at Transport for Sick Children.”

Irene O’Keefe, Teacher of the Deaf, Manchester Sensory Support Services

“This is a very valuable service for families on low incomes to assist them in reaching andaccessing the care their children require.”

Lisa Chalmers, Health Visitor, Oldham

Why we do what we do Activity Statistics cont.

Income by NHS Primary Care Trust

Income

GMPTE Grants8.9%

Fund Raising &Donations

5.3%

Interest1.7% Other

0.2%

NHS/PCT & HA83.9%

Tameside &Glossop

4%

Trafford8% Bolton

5%

Ashton, Leigh &Wigan

3%

Bury5%

Heywood,Middleton &Rochdale

13%

Stockport6%

Salford4%

Oldham13%

Manchester39%

2 7

“My daughter was diagnosed with Spina Bifida - a series of birthdefects that affect the development of the spine and nervoussystem. My daughter has lots of medical appointments at RoyalManchester Children’s Hospital, which is quite far from where welive in Rochdale. My little girl has recently had surgery to try tostraighten one of her legs and this has meant lots moreappointments.It would take hours on public transport to get to all theappointments and would not be suitable for my little girl as herleg is on plaster at the moment. We don’t have a car and simplywouldn’t be able to get to the hospital.I really rely on Transport for Sick Children and just don’t know

what we would do without their help. The drivers are really good.”

A service user and her 3 year old daughter

“Transport for Sick Children is a fantastic service - very much appreciated by professionals andparents alike.”

Ruth Trickett, Health Visitor, Oldham

“My colleague Jane Clayton and I care for children with long-term illnesses. Prior to dischargehome they have to learn new skills of how to care for their child using sterile techniques andhighly technical machinery. Once they are home the hard work really begins.One of the main concerns families have is that they are still supported at home and Transport forSick Children has proved invaluable for this to be possible. Families can have huge concerns ofhow to reach their appointments and the relief on their face is amazing when we tell them of thecharity transport service within Greater Manchester.”

Jane Roberts, Specialist Nurse Practitioner for Gastroenterology, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

“Thank you very much for providing transport for a family in my care recently. It means that thislittle boy can attend his appointments and will now hopefully have his cochlear implant operationin a few weeks.It really is a wonderful service that you run at Transport for Sick Children.”

Irene O’Keefe, Teacher of the Deaf, Manchester Sensory Support Services

“This is a very valuable service for families on low incomes to assist them in reaching andaccessing the care their children require.”

Lisa Chalmers, Health Visitor, Oldham

Why we do what we do Activity Statistics cont.

Income by NHS Primary Care Trust

Income

GMPTE Grants8.9%

Fund Raising &Donations

5.3%

Interest1.7% Other

0.2%

NHS/PCT & HA83.9%

Tameside &Glossop

4%

Trafford8% Bolton

5%

Ashton, Leigh &Wigan

3%

Bury5%

Heywood,Middleton &Rochdale

13%

Stockport6%

Salford4%

Oldham13%

Manchester39%

2 7

“My daughter was diagnosed with Spina Bifida - a series of birthdefects that affect the development of the spine and nervoussystem. My daughter has lots of medical appointments at RoyalManchester Children’s Hospital, which is quite far from where welive in Rochdale. My little girl has recently had surgery to try tostraighten one of her legs and this has meant lots moreappointments.It would take hours on public transport to get to all theappointments and would not be suitable for my little girl as herleg is on plaster at the moment. We don’t have a car and simplywouldn’t be able to get to the hospital.I really rely on Transport for Sick Children and just don’t know

what we would do without their help. The drivers are really good.”

A service user and her 3 year old daughter

“Transport for Sick Children is a fantastic service - very much appreciated by professionals andparents alike.”

Ruth Trickett, Health Visitor, Oldham

“My colleague Jane Clayton and I care for children with long-term illnesses. Prior to dischargehome they have to learn new skills of how to care for their child using sterile techniques andhighly technical machinery. Once they are home the hard work really begins.One of the main concerns families have is that they are still supported at home and Transport forSick Children has proved invaluable for this to be possible. Families can have huge concerns ofhow to reach their appointments and the relief on their face is amazing when we tell them of thecharity transport service within Greater Manchester.”

Jane Roberts, Specialist Nurse Practitioner for Gastroenterology, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

“Thank you very much for providing transport for a family in my care recently. It means that thislittle boy can attend his appointments and will now hopefully have his cochlear implant operationin a few weeks.It really is a wonderful service that you run at Transport for Sick Children.”

Irene O’Keefe, Teacher of the Deaf, Manchester Sensory Support Services

“This is a very valuable service for families on low incomes to assist them in reaching andaccessing the care their children require.”

Lisa Chalmers, Health Visitor, Oldham

Why we do what we do Activity Statistics cont.

Income by NHS Primary Care Trust

Income

GMPTE Grants8.9%

Fund Raising &Donations

5.3%

Interest1.7% Other

0.2%

NHS/PCT & HA83.9%

Tameside &Glossop

4%

Trafford8% Bolton

5%

Ashton, Leigh &Wigan

3%

Bury5%

Heywood,Middleton &Rochdale

13%

Stockport6%

Salford4%

Oldham13%

Manchester39%

36

“I am a Health Practitioner working in a Child in Need Team and have used the Transport for SickChildren on several occasions.It provides an invaluable service to the families I work with, as many do not have the means toattend health appointments.Whenever I have spoken to the staff at the office, they are extremely helpful and courteous andgo out of their way to help.I feel this is an excellent service & would like to thank you for all your good work.”

Jill Lunn, Health Practitioner, Child in Need Project TeamDurham House, Bury

“I must take this opportunity to thank all theTransport for Sick Children staff.I have never felt as fulfilled as I do at themoment while volunteering, in over 40 years ofmy working life.The work I do is so enjoyable.Thanks one and all.”

Denis Edgar, Volunteer Driver,Transport for Sick Children

“Transport for Sick Children has provided a helpful service for families I am working with. I workwith children who have special needs and use this service often. Families really appreciate thehelp they receive from Transport for Sick children as it helps them to attend their children’s healthappointments without stress.I have always found the service helpful and resourceful.Without your service children would miss their health appointments.I and families have received a brilliant service from you and are continuing to receive this.I would like to thank you all for all your hard work and hope your service continues to help families- Thank you.”

Aisha Mustafa, Support WorkerAshbrook Children and Family Centre Rochdale

“Some children’s wouldn’t be able to get to health appointments because of the cost of transportand difficulty in getting to some hospitals. Transport for Sick Children reassures me as aprofessional, that the child’s needs are being addressed. The service is invaluable, thank you.”

Rebecca Reynolds, Health Visitor, Oldham

“Thank you for all the lifts to the hospital, it has been greatly appreciated. It has been lovelymeeting such dedicated volunteers.”

Service user, Wigan

Why we do what we doActivity Statistics cont.

Number of trips by NHS Primary Care Trust

Number of trips

2000-2001

2001-2002

2002-2003

2003-2004

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

Trafford - 232

Tameside &Glossop - 321

Stockport - 495

Salford - 485

Oldham - 793 Manchester -2304

Ashton, Leigh &Wigan - 152

Bolton - 176

Bury - 321

Heywood,Middleton &

Rochdale - 1126

“My little girl had a scald to her arm. She has lots of appoint-ments at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital for physiotherapy and massage to help her scar heal properly. I have a little boy too and he needs to come with me and my daughter to the appoint-ments. I would struggle to actually find the hospital; I’ve never been here before. The hospital is so far away from where we live in Rochdale, I would have no idea how to get here without the help of the volunteer drivers.”

A service user and her 3 year old daughter

“This service is vital in providing families who are without trans-port facilities the means of attending vital appointments for their children. This is especially important when families have other

children at nursery and school and who would be unable to attend appointments using public transport due to time constraints. Also for parents of very young babies and children who are be-ing assessed for social/communication/behaviour issues whose parents would struggle on public transport. I wish to pass on how grateful our service and the parents are of the kindness and facili-ties that are provided by the staff and volunteers at Transport For Sick Children.

Luisa Byrom, Community Staff Nurse, Durnford Street Clinic, Middleton

“Your service as always is reliable and helps to meet the needs of families in Hattersley. We are more than grateful for the service provided by Transport For Sick Children and are amazed at how efficient and reliable the service is when working to short deadlines. We feel that we can offer support to vulnerable families through referring to the service, otherwise people would not make appointments because of lack of money and transport. ”

Sue Wilson, Nursery Nurse, Hattersley

“Children with complex special needs frequently need to attend for multiple appointments over a prolonged period of time with a variety of services. The families travel to the hospital from every corner of the borough. The nature of many of the children’s needs often means that they cannot travel on public transport safely and the families often have equipment and/or siblings to transport to appointments. Transport for Sick Children’s service provides a vital lifeline for these children to access the therapy that they need.”

Ele Leatherbarrow, S & L Therapist,Treehouse CDUStepping Hill Hospital, Stockport

“It is a fantastic service and helps families get their young people to important appointments, which is very valuable. I’ve never had complaints only praise for the volunteer drivers and the excellent service. Some families I’m sure would DNA (Did Not Attend)if this service was not available.”

V. Galloway, School Nurse, Woodley Health Centre, Stockport.

“I have been using Transport for Sick Children for over 8 years due to my role as a Project Worker with the M.A.P; Disabled Children’s Database Team, Children’s Services and know that the fami-lies find the service invaluable. Many families that I work with have lots of medical appointments throughout the year due to their child’s disability. Often the hospital where the child’s appointment is to be held is not in the locality and the family need to travel long distances on public transport. The families are often stressed as a result of going to the hospital and Transport For Sick Children significantly reduces this stress by making the transport element one less thing to worry about. The service is easy to use for professionals and the team are extremely empathetic and accom-modating towards families – even if the request is near the date of the appointment, often a driver can be arranged.”

Rachel Cook, Specialist Resource Centre Worker, Westwood Street OfficeWestwood Street, Manchester

“One of my families is a single parent with two children with complex disabilities. They have sev-eral medical appointments every month that they would not be able to attend without Transport for Sick Children. You have been an enormous help to such a needy family.”

Amena Al-Janabi, Early Support Keyworker, Burnage Children’s Centre, Manchester

“The service is invaluable for families who have multiple appointments at hospitals that are often out of the borough – they would struggle to reach them on public transport.”

Sue Marchant, Health Visitor, Milnrow, Rochdale

“Transport for Sick Children has been a reliable lifeline in helping so many families make it to hos-pital appointments, many of which undoubtedly would not have made it otherwise. The charity is a real support to me in being able to introduce the service to many in need families knowing it will make a practical difference. Families tell me that the volunteers are friendly and helpful and not only help in getting to the appointments but in relieving anxieties related to going to the hospital. For many families “it’s one less thing to worry about”.

Madhia Zafar, Early Support Keyworker, Hallam Road Children’s Centre, Manchester

“I have been volunteer driving with Transport For Sick Children for 15 years now. I do it because I know that my contribution helps a child receive the medical attention and treatment it needs – it can be challenging at times but I really enjoy it.”

Ronnie Newbiggin, Volunteer Driver,Transport for Sick Children (pictured left)

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HEYWOODMIDDLETON &

ROCHDALE - 255

ASHTON LEIGH & WIGAN - 62

Number of Children Helped by NHS Primary Care Trust

TRAFFORD - 51

BURY - 69

MANCHESTER - 376

OLDHAM - 201

SALFORD - 95

STOCKPORT - 85

TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP - 67 BOLTON - 63

HEYWOODMIDDLETON &

ROCHDALE - 255

ASHTON LEIGH & WIGAN - 62

Number of Children Helped by NHS Primary Care Trust

TRAFFORD - 51

BURY - 69

MANCHESTER - 376

OLDHAM - 201

SALFORD - 95

STOCKPORT - 85

TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP - 67 BOLTON - 63

44 5

• The charity iscurrently wellfunded

• The price of petroland diesel isputting pressure onour drivers

• Increase injourneys to otherareas of thecountry

Incoming resources totalled £106,045 (last year £132,889) in the 12 monthsto 31st March 2010. The reduction of income, of about £22,000, compared with the last financialyear is as follows:

£ down PCT's 5,671 GMPTE 6,590Donations 6,413 Interest 3,456Total 22,130

The PCT income is down comparatively because in the last financial year wereceived £5,000 over budget from one PCT. During the year the financialsupport from Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive came to anamicable end. Donations were substantially down with one of our sponsorsunable to host a golf day for us this year, because of the economic situationand last year a member gave a very large single donation. Interest is downbecause of the low interest rates available on secure investments.

Expenditure has been controlled but the price of petrol and diesel has putpressure on drivers and will be an issue unless the Inland Revenue changethe allowances level.

Funding from NHS Primary Care Trusts is absolutely key to the Charity’soperations particularly now that the support received for many years from theGreater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive has been withdrawnbecause of the charity’s success in increasing the income from the PrimaryCare Trusts.

The charity is currently well funded but with the growth in costs ofaccommodation and operation the income from the NHS Primary Care Trustshas to be increased, despite the economic climate, to allow the charity tocontinue to grow. In the year, expenditure exceeded income by about £1,000.While having to move to new accommodation in 2010 the search for a moreeconomic location will continue. It is not expected that income will exceedexpenditure in the next financial year. A reduction in our reserves is inevitableunless the income can be increased.

Operationally 1,241 children were carried, which is 30 less than the previousyear. It is the first year the number of children carried has not grown since thecharity was founded. Research is being carried out to ensure that we arereaching the most vulnerable children. The number of trips achieved is 6,429,7.7 per cent down on the previous year. This is out of line with the number ofchildren carried and while no definite cause has been established, there hasbeen an increase in the availability of local medical facilities which is believeda factor. Mileage accomplished was 120,635 about 2,000 miles down on theprevious year. Children are being carried to Birmingham, Bradford, Leeds,Leicester and Liverpool hospitals for specialist treatment.The application for funding to The Third Sector to allow our operations to bereplicated in Birmingham, Liverpool and Sheffield was unsuccessful. The charity continues to have the support of an excellent team of people whoare capable of meeting the new challenges being made of them.

John Adams - Treasurer

Treasurer’s Report Activity Statistics

Number of Children Helped

Number of Children Helped by NHS Primary Care Trust

2000-2001

2001-2002

2002-2003

2003-2004

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

Trafford - 48

Tameside &Glossop - 51

Stockport - 87

Salford - 83

Oldham - 166

Ashton, Leigh &Wigan - 51

Bolton - 43

Bury - 61

Heywood,Middleton &

Rochdale - 222

Manchester - 430

44 5

• The charity iscurrently wellfunded

• The price of petroland diesel isputting pressure onour drivers

• Increase injourneys to otherareas of thecountry

Incoming resources totalled £106,045 (last year £132,889) in the 12 monthsto 31st March 2010. The reduction of income, of about £22,000, compared with the last financialyear is as follows:

£ down PCT's 5,671 GMPTE 6,590Donations 6,413 Interest 3,456Total 22,130

The PCT income is down comparatively because in the last financial year wereceived £5,000 over budget from one PCT. During the year the financialsupport from Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive came to anamicable end. Donations were substantially down with one of our sponsorsunable to host a golf day for us this year, because of the economic situationand last year a member gave a very large single donation. Interest is downbecause of the low interest rates available on secure investments.

Expenditure has been controlled but the price of petrol and diesel has putpressure on drivers and will be an issue unless the Inland Revenue changethe allowances level.

Funding from NHS Primary Care Trusts is absolutely key to the Charity’soperations particularly now that the support received for many years from theGreater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive has been withdrawnbecause of the charity’s success in increasing the income from the PrimaryCare Trusts.

The charity is currently well funded but with the growth in costs ofaccommodation and operation the income from the NHS Primary Care Trustshas to be increased, despite the economic climate, to allow the charity tocontinue to grow. In the year, expenditure exceeded income by about £1,000.While having to move to new accommodation in 2010 the search for a moreeconomic location will continue. It is not expected that income will exceedexpenditure in the next financial year. A reduction in our reserves is inevitableunless the income can be increased.

Operationally 1,241 children were carried, which is 30 less than the previousyear. It is the first year the number of children carried has not grown since thecharity was founded. Research is being carried out to ensure that we arereaching the most vulnerable children. The number of trips achieved is 6,429,7.7 per cent down on the previous year. This is out of line with the number ofchildren carried and while no definite cause has been established, there hasbeen an increase in the availability of local medical facilities which is believeda factor. Mileage accomplished was 120,635 about 2,000 miles down on theprevious year. Children are being carried to Birmingham, Bradford, Leeds,Leicester and Liverpool hospitals for specialist treatment.The application for funding to The Third Sector to allow our operations to bereplicated in Birmingham, Liverpool and Sheffield was unsuccessful. The charity continues to have the support of an excellent team of people whoare capable of meeting the new challenges being made of them.

John Adams - Treasurer

Treasurer’s Report Activity Statistics

Number of Children Helped

Number of Children Helped by NHS Primary Care Trust

2000-2001

2001-2002

2002-2003

2003-2004

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

Trafford - 48

Tameside &Glossop - 51

Stockport - 87

Salford - 83

Oldham - 166

Ashton, Leigh &Wigan - 51

Bolton - 43

Bury - 61

Heywood,Middleton &

Rochdale - 222

Manchester - 430

44 5

• The charity iscurrently wellfunded

• The price of petroland diesel isputting pressure onour drivers

• Increase injourneys to otherareas of thecountry

Incoming resources totalled £106,045 (last year £132,889) in the 12 monthsto 31st March 2010. The reduction of income, of about £22,000, compared with the last financialyear is as follows:

£ down PCT's 5,671 GMPTE 6,590Donations 6,413 Interest 3,456Total 22,130

The PCT income is down comparatively because in the last financial year wereceived £5,000 over budget from one PCT. During the year the financialsupport from Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive came to anamicable end. Donations were substantially down with one of our sponsorsunable to host a golf day for us this year, because of the economic situationand last year a member gave a very large single donation. Interest is downbecause of the low interest rates available on secure investments.

Expenditure has been controlled but the price of petrol and diesel has putpressure on drivers and will be an issue unless the Inland Revenue changethe allowances level.

Funding from NHS Primary Care Trusts is absolutely key to the Charity’soperations particularly now that the support received for many years from theGreater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive has been withdrawnbecause of the charity’s success in increasing the income from the PrimaryCare Trusts.

The charity is currently well funded but with the growth in costs ofaccommodation and operation the income from the NHS Primary Care Trustshas to be increased, despite the economic climate, to allow the charity tocontinue to grow. In the year, expenditure exceeded income by about £1,000.While having to move to new accommodation in 2010 the search for a moreeconomic location will continue. It is not expected that income will exceedexpenditure in the next financial year. A reduction in our reserves is inevitableunless the income can be increased.

Operationally 1,241 children were carried, which is 30 less than the previousyear. It is the first year the number of children carried has not grown since thecharity was founded. Research is being carried out to ensure that we arereaching the most vulnerable children. The number of trips achieved is 6,429,7.7 per cent down on the previous year. This is out of line with the number ofchildren carried and while no definite cause has been established, there hasbeen an increase in the availability of local medical facilities which is believeda factor. Mileage accomplished was 120,635 about 2,000 miles down on theprevious year. Children are being carried to Birmingham, Bradford, Leeds,Leicester and Liverpool hospitals for specialist treatment.The application for funding to The Third Sector to allow our operations to bereplicated in Birmingham, Liverpool and Sheffield was unsuccessful. The charity continues to have the support of an excellent team of people whoare capable of meeting the new challenges being made of them.

John Adams - Treasurer

Treasurer’s Report Activity Statistics

Number of Children Helped

Number of Children Helped by NHS Primary Care Trust

2000-2001

2001-2002

2002-2003

2003-2004

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

Trafford - 48

Tameside &Glossop - 51

Stockport - 87

Salford - 83

Oldham - 166

Ashton, Leigh &Wigan - 51

Bolton - 43

Bury - 61

Heywood,Middleton &

Rochdale - 222

Manchester - 430

44 5

• The charity iscurrently wellfunded

• The price of petroland diesel isputting pressure onour drivers

• Increase injourneys to otherareas of thecountry

Incoming resources totalled £106,045 (last year £132,889) in the 12 monthsto 31st March 2010. The reduction of income, of about £22,000, compared with the last financialyear is as follows:

£ down PCT's 5,671 GMPTE 6,590Donations 6,413 Interest 3,456Total 22,130

The PCT income is down comparatively because in the last financial year wereceived £5,000 over budget from one PCT. During the year the financialsupport from Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive came to anamicable end. Donations were substantially down with one of our sponsorsunable to host a golf day for us this year, because of the economic situationand last year a member gave a very large single donation. Interest is downbecause of the low interest rates available on secure investments.

Expenditure has been controlled but the price of petrol and diesel has putpressure on drivers and will be an issue unless the Inland Revenue changethe allowances level.

Funding from NHS Primary Care Trusts is absolutely key to the Charity’soperations particularly now that the support received for many years from theGreater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive has been withdrawnbecause of the charity’s success in increasing the income from the PrimaryCare Trusts.

The charity is currently well funded but with the growth in costs ofaccommodation and operation the income from the NHS Primary Care Trustshas to be increased, despite the economic climate, to allow the charity tocontinue to grow. In the year, expenditure exceeded income by about £1,000.While having to move to new accommodation in 2010 the search for a moreeconomic location will continue. It is not expected that income will exceedexpenditure in the next financial year. A reduction in our reserves is inevitableunless the income can be increased.

Operationally 1,241 children were carried, which is 30 less than the previousyear. It is the first year the number of children carried has not grown since thecharity was founded. Research is being carried out to ensure that we arereaching the most vulnerable children. The number of trips achieved is 6,429,7.7 per cent down on the previous year. This is out of line with the number ofchildren carried and while no definite cause has been established, there hasbeen an increase in the availability of local medical facilities which is believeda factor. Mileage accomplished was 120,635 about 2,000 miles down on theprevious year. Children are being carried to Birmingham, Bradford, Leeds,Leicester and Liverpool hospitals for specialist treatment.The application for funding to The Third Sector to allow our operations to bereplicated in Birmingham, Liverpool and Sheffield was unsuccessful. The charity continues to have the support of an excellent team of people whoare capable of meeting the new challenges being made of them.

John Adams - Treasurer

Treasurer’s Report Activity Statistics

Number of Children Helped

Number of Children Helped by NHS Primary Care Trust

2000-2001

2001-2002

2002-2003

2003-2004

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

Trafford - 48

Tameside &Glossop - 51

Stockport - 87

Salford - 83

Oldham - 166

Ashton, Leigh &Wigan - 51

Bolton - 43

Bury - 61

Heywood,Middleton &

Rochdale - 222

Manchester - 430

Incoming Resources totalled £98,050 (last year £106,045) in the twelve months to 31st March 2011. The sources of income were as follows:

% 2011 2010PCT’s 92.5 83.9 GMPTE NIL 8.9Donations/Fundraising 4.4 5.3Bank Interest 2.9 1.7Miscellaneous 0.2 0.2 100.00 100.00

There was a reduction of income of about £8,000.When the budget was set for

• Petrolanddiesel costs for drivers remains an issue.

• Thecharityhas made a loss of £17,095.

• Itisvitalthatthe service provided is at the level of the income received.

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Number of Children Helped

this year it was clear that if income remained static and the demand for the service increased there would be a loss. It was believed that the income from the PCT’s could be raised, but this proved incorrect in the light of the NHS cost reduction pressures.

The pressure of petrol and diesel costs for drivers remains an issue. Some assistance on this was received in the April 2011 UK Budget where the mileage allowance tax limit was increased which improved the flexibility to increase the mileage rate for drivers. The charity supported a campaign by the AA for this change and was used as an example in the campaign for the change to be made. The difference in the Employment Costs (£7,213) spent on the enforced move of the office. The office move was effectively achieved, without detriment to the service provided.

In the final quarter of the financial year preparations were made to cut back activities in line with the income received. All PCT Chief Executives, Commissioners and Health Visitors were contacted in regard to this policy.

To ensure that the charity survives it is vital that the service provided is at the level of the income received. In the forthcoming year further reductions in the service already planned of about 50 per cent of that achieved in the 2010/2011 year may be needed. A further year of loss cannot be tolerated.

The charity helped 1,325 children in the year carrying out 6,967 trips and travelled 140,933 miles.The number of children helped (up 84 against previous year) and trips made (up 538), resumed the increase in service use that, last year was static. The mileage achieved, 140,933 (20,568 up) is a record for the charity. This may be because the implementation of the “Making It Better “strategy, now in its second to third year of implementation, for the care of children in Greater Manchester is having an impact.

John Adams – Treasurer

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HEYWOODMIDDLETON &

ROCHDALE - 255

ASHTON LEIGH & WIGAN - 62

Number of Children Helped by NHS Primary Care Trust

TRAFFORD - 51

BURY - 69

MANCHESTER - 376

OLDHAM - 201

SALFORD - 95

STOCKPORT - 85

TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP - 67 BOLTON - 63

HEYWOODMIDDLETON &

ROCHDALE - 255

ASHTON LEIGH & WIGAN - 62

Number of Children Helped by NHS Primary Care Trust

TRAFFORD - 51

BURY - 69

MANCHESTER - 376

OLDHAM - 201

SALFORD - 95

STOCKPORT - 85

TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP - 67 BOLTON - 63

44 5

• The charity iscurrently wellfunded

• The price of petroland diesel isputting pressure onour drivers

• Increase injourneys to otherareas of thecountry

Incoming resources totalled £106,045 (last year £132,889) in the 12 monthsto 31st March 2010. The reduction of income, of about £22,000, compared with the last financialyear is as follows:

£ down PCT's 5,671 GMPTE 6,590Donations 6,413 Interest 3,456Total 22,130

The PCT income is down comparatively because in the last financial year wereceived £5,000 over budget from one PCT. During the year the financialsupport from Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive came to anamicable end. Donations were substantially down with one of our sponsorsunable to host a golf day for us this year, because of the economic situationand last year a member gave a very large single donation. Interest is downbecause of the low interest rates available on secure investments.

Expenditure has been controlled but the price of petrol and diesel has putpressure on drivers and will be an issue unless the Inland Revenue changethe allowances level.

Funding from NHS Primary Care Trusts is absolutely key to the Charity’soperations particularly now that the support received for many years from theGreater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive has been withdrawnbecause of the charity’s success in increasing the income from the PrimaryCare Trusts.

The charity is currently well funded but with the growth in costs ofaccommodation and operation the income from the NHS Primary Care Trustshas to be increased, despite the economic climate, to allow the charity tocontinue to grow. In the year, expenditure exceeded income by about £1,000.While having to move to new accommodation in 2010 the search for a moreeconomic location will continue. It is not expected that income will exceedexpenditure in the next financial year. A reduction in our reserves is inevitableunless the income can be increased.

Operationally 1,241 children were carried, which is 30 less than the previousyear. It is the first year the number of children carried has not grown since thecharity was founded. Research is being carried out to ensure that we arereaching the most vulnerable children. The number of trips achieved is 6,429,7.7 per cent down on the previous year. This is out of line with the number ofchildren carried and while no definite cause has been established, there hasbeen an increase in the availability of local medical facilities which is believeda factor. Mileage accomplished was 120,635 about 2,000 miles down on theprevious year. Children are being carried to Birmingham, Bradford, Leeds,Leicester and Liverpool hospitals for specialist treatment.The application for funding to The Third Sector to allow our operations to bereplicated in Birmingham, Liverpool and Sheffield was unsuccessful. The charity continues to have the support of an excellent team of people whoare capable of meeting the new challenges being made of them.

John Adams - Treasurer

Treasurer’s Report Activity Statistics

Number of Children Helped

Number of Children Helped by NHS Primary Care Trust

2000-2001

2001-2002

2002-2003

2003-2004

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

Trafford - 48

Tameside &Glossop - 51

Stockport - 87

Salford - 83

Oldham - 166

Ashton, Leigh &Wigan - 51

Bolton - 43

Bury - 61

Heywood,Middleton &

Rochdale - 222

Manchester - 430

44 5

• The charity iscurrently wellfunded

• The price of petroland diesel isputting pressure onour drivers

• Increase injourneys to otherareas of thecountry

Incoming resources totalled £106,045 (last year £132,889) in the 12 monthsto 31st March 2010. The reduction of income, of about £22,000, compared with the last financialyear is as follows:

£ down PCT's 5,671 GMPTE 6,590Donations 6,413 Interest 3,456Total 22,130

The PCT income is down comparatively because in the last financial year wereceived £5,000 over budget from one PCT. During the year the financialsupport from Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive came to anamicable end. Donations were substantially down with one of our sponsorsunable to host a golf day for us this year, because of the economic situationand last year a member gave a very large single donation. Interest is downbecause of the low interest rates available on secure investments.

Expenditure has been controlled but the price of petrol and diesel has putpressure on drivers and will be an issue unless the Inland Revenue changethe allowances level.

Funding from NHS Primary Care Trusts is absolutely key to the Charity’soperations particularly now that the support received for many years from theGreater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive has been withdrawnbecause of the charity’s success in increasing the income from the PrimaryCare Trusts.

The charity is currently well funded but with the growth in costs ofaccommodation and operation the income from the NHS Primary Care Trustshas to be increased, despite the economic climate, to allow the charity tocontinue to grow. In the year, expenditure exceeded income by about £1,000.While having to move to new accommodation in 2010 the search for a moreeconomic location will continue. It is not expected that income will exceedexpenditure in the next financial year. A reduction in our reserves is inevitableunless the income can be increased.

Operationally 1,241 children were carried, which is 30 less than the previousyear. It is the first year the number of children carried has not grown since thecharity was founded. Research is being carried out to ensure that we arereaching the most vulnerable children. The number of trips achieved is 6,429,7.7 per cent down on the previous year. This is out of line with the number ofchildren carried and while no definite cause has been established, there hasbeen an increase in the availability of local medical facilities which is believeda factor. Mileage accomplished was 120,635 about 2,000 miles down on theprevious year. Children are being carried to Birmingham, Bradford, Leeds,Leicester and Liverpool hospitals for specialist treatment.The application for funding to The Third Sector to allow our operations to bereplicated in Birmingham, Liverpool and Sheffield was unsuccessful. The charity continues to have the support of an excellent team of people whoare capable of meeting the new challenges being made of them.

John Adams - Treasurer

Treasurer’s Report Activity Statistics

Number of Children Helped

Number of Children Helped by NHS Primary Care Trust

2000-2001

2001-2002

2002-2003

2003-2004

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

Trafford - 48

Tameside &Glossop - 51

Stockport - 87

Salford - 83

Oldham - 166

Ashton, Leigh &Wigan - 51

Bolton - 43

Bury - 61

Heywood,Middleton &

Rochdale - 222

Manchester - 430

44 5

• The charity iscurrently wellfunded

• The price of petroland diesel isputting pressure onour drivers

• Increase injourneys to otherareas of thecountry

Incoming resources totalled £106,045 (last year £132,889) in the 12 monthsto 31st March 2010. The reduction of income, of about £22,000, compared with the last financialyear is as follows:

£ down PCT's 5,671 GMPTE 6,590Donations 6,413 Interest 3,456Total 22,130

The PCT income is down comparatively because in the last financial year wereceived £5,000 over budget from one PCT. During the year the financialsupport from Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive came to anamicable end. Donations were substantially down with one of our sponsorsunable to host a golf day for us this year, because of the economic situationand last year a member gave a very large single donation. Interest is downbecause of the low interest rates available on secure investments.

Expenditure has been controlled but the price of petrol and diesel has putpressure on drivers and will be an issue unless the Inland Revenue changethe allowances level.

Funding from NHS Primary Care Trusts is absolutely key to the Charity’soperations particularly now that the support received for many years from theGreater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive has been withdrawnbecause of the charity’s success in increasing the income from the PrimaryCare Trusts.

The charity is currently well funded but with the growth in costs ofaccommodation and operation the income from the NHS Primary Care Trustshas to be increased, despite the economic climate, to allow the charity tocontinue to grow. In the year, expenditure exceeded income by about £1,000.While having to move to new accommodation in 2010 the search for a moreeconomic location will continue. It is not expected that income will exceedexpenditure in the next financial year. A reduction in our reserves is inevitableunless the income can be increased.

Operationally 1,241 children were carried, which is 30 less than the previousyear. It is the first year the number of children carried has not grown since thecharity was founded. Research is being carried out to ensure that we arereaching the most vulnerable children. The number of trips achieved is 6,429,7.7 per cent down on the previous year. This is out of line with the number ofchildren carried and while no definite cause has been established, there hasbeen an increase in the availability of local medical facilities which is believeda factor. Mileage accomplished was 120,635 about 2,000 miles down on theprevious year. Children are being carried to Birmingham, Bradford, Leeds,Leicester and Liverpool hospitals for specialist treatment.The application for funding to The Third Sector to allow our operations to bereplicated in Birmingham, Liverpool and Sheffield was unsuccessful. The charity continues to have the support of an excellent team of people whoare capable of meeting the new challenges being made of them.

John Adams - Treasurer

Treasurer’s Report Activity Statistics

Number of Children Helped

Number of Children Helped by NHS Primary Care Trust

2000-2001

2001-2002

2002-2003

2003-2004

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

Trafford - 48

Tameside &Glossop - 51

Stockport - 87

Salford - 83

Oldham - 166

Ashton, Leigh &Wigan - 51

Bolton - 43

Bury - 61

Heywood,Middleton &

Rochdale - 222

Manchester - 430

44 5

• The charity iscurrently wellfunded

• The price of petroland diesel isputting pressure onour drivers

• Increase injourneys to otherareas of thecountry

Incoming resources totalled £106,045 (last year £132,889) in the 12 monthsto 31st March 2010. The reduction of income, of about £22,000, compared with the last financialyear is as follows:

£ down PCT's 5,671 GMPTE 6,590Donations 6,413 Interest 3,456Total 22,130

The PCT income is down comparatively because in the last financial year wereceived £5,000 over budget from one PCT. During the year the financialsupport from Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive came to anamicable end. Donations were substantially down with one of our sponsorsunable to host a golf day for us this year, because of the economic situationand last year a member gave a very large single donation. Interest is downbecause of the low interest rates available on secure investments.

Expenditure has been controlled but the price of petrol and diesel has putpressure on drivers and will be an issue unless the Inland Revenue changethe allowances level.

Funding from NHS Primary Care Trusts is absolutely key to the Charity’soperations particularly now that the support received for many years from theGreater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive has been withdrawnbecause of the charity’s success in increasing the income from the PrimaryCare Trusts.

The charity is currently well funded but with the growth in costs ofaccommodation and operation the income from the NHS Primary Care Trustshas to be increased, despite the economic climate, to allow the charity tocontinue to grow. In the year, expenditure exceeded income by about £1,000.While having to move to new accommodation in 2010 the search for a moreeconomic location will continue. It is not expected that income will exceedexpenditure in the next financial year. A reduction in our reserves is inevitableunless the income can be increased.

Operationally 1,241 children were carried, which is 30 less than the previousyear. It is the first year the number of children carried has not grown since thecharity was founded. Research is being carried out to ensure that we arereaching the most vulnerable children. The number of trips achieved is 6,429,7.7 per cent down on the previous year. This is out of line with the number ofchildren carried and while no definite cause has been established, there hasbeen an increase in the availability of local medical facilities which is believeda factor. Mileage accomplished was 120,635 about 2,000 miles down on theprevious year. Children are being carried to Birmingham, Bradford, Leeds,Leicester and Liverpool hospitals for specialist treatment.The application for funding to The Third Sector to allow our operations to bereplicated in Birmingham, Liverpool and Sheffield was unsuccessful. The charity continues to have the support of an excellent team of people whoare capable of meeting the new challenges being made of them.

John Adams - Treasurer

Treasurer’s Report Activity Statistics

Number of Children Helped

Number of Children Helped by NHS Primary Care Trust

2000-2001

2001-2002

2002-2003

2003-2004

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

Trafford - 48

Tameside &Glossop - 51

Stockport - 87

Salford - 83

Oldham - 166

Ashton, Leigh &Wigan - 51

Bolton - 43

Bury - 61

Heywood,Middleton &

Rochdale - 222

Manchester - 430

Incoming Resources totalled £98,050 (last year £106,045) in the twelve months to 31st March 2011. The sources of income were as follows:

% 2011 2010PCT’s 92.5 83.9 GMPTE NIL 8.9Donations/Fundraising 4.4 5.3Bank Interest 2.9 1.7Miscellaneous 0.2 0.2 100.00 100.00

There was a reduction of income of about £8,000.When the budget was set for

• Petrolanddiesel costs for drivers remains an issue.

• Thecharityhas made a loss of £17,095.

• Itisvitalthatthe service provided is at the level of the income received.

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this year it was clear that if income remained static and the demand for the service increased there would be a loss. It was believed that the income from the PCT’s could be raised, but this proved incorrect in the light of the NHS cost reduction pressures.

The pressure of petrol and diesel costs for drivers remains an issue. Some assistance on this was received in the April 2011 UK Budget where the mileage allowance tax limit was increased which improved the flexibility to increase the mileage rate for drivers. The charity supported a campaign by the AA for this change and was used as an example in the campaign for the change to be made. The difference in the Employment Costs (£7,213) spent on the enforced move of the office. The office move was effectively achieved, without detriment to the service provided.

In the final quarter of the financial year preparations were made to cut back activities in line with the income received. All PCT Chief Executives, Commissioners and Health Visitors were contacted in regard to this policy.

To ensure that the charity survives it is vital that the service provided is at the level of the income received. In the forthcoming year further reductions in the service already planned of about 50 per cent of that achieved in the 2010/2011 year may be needed. A further year of loss cannot be tolerated.

The charity helped 1,325 children in the year carrying out 6,967 trips and travelled 140,933 miles.The number of children helped (up 84 against previous year) and trips made (up 538), resumed the increase in service use that, last year was static. The mileage achieved, 140,933 (20,568 up) is a record for the charity. This may be because the implementation of the “Making It Better “strategy, now in its second to third year of implementation, for the care of children in Greater Manchester is having an impact.

John Adams – Treasurer

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“I am a Health Practitioner working in a Child in Need Team and have used the Transport for SickChildren on several occasions.It provides an invaluable service to the families I work with, as many do not have the means toattend health appointments.Whenever I have spoken to the staff at the office, they are extremely helpful and courteous andgo out of their way to help.I feel this is an excellent service & would like to thank you for all your good work.”

Jill Lunn, Health Practitioner, Child in Need Project TeamDurham House, Bury

“I must take this opportunity to thank all theTransport for Sick Children staff.I have never felt as fulfilled as I do at themoment while volunteering, in over 40 years ofmy working life.The work I do is so enjoyable.Thanks one and all.”

Denis Edgar, Volunteer Driver,Transport for Sick Children

“Transport for Sick Children has provided a helpful service for families I am working with. I workwith children who have special needs and use this service often. Families really appreciate thehelp they receive from Transport for Sick children as it helps them to attend their children’s healthappointments without stress.I have always found the service helpful and resourceful.Without your service children would miss their health appointments.I and families have received a brilliant service from you and are continuing to receive this.I would like to thank you all for all your hard work and hope your service continues to help families- Thank you.”

Aisha Mustafa, Support WorkerAshbrook Children and Family Centre Rochdale

“Some children’s wouldn’t be able to get to health appointments because of the cost of transportand difficulty in getting to some hospitals. Transport for Sick Children reassures me as aprofessional, that the child’s needs are being addressed. The service is invaluable, thank you.”

Rebecca Reynolds, Health Visitor, Oldham

“Thank you for all the lifts to the hospital, it has been greatly appreciated. It has been lovelymeeting such dedicated volunteers.”

Service user, Wigan

Why we do what we doActivity Statistics cont.

Number of trips by NHS Primary Care Trust

Number of trips

2000-2001

2001-2002

2002-2003

2003-2004

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

Trafford - 232

Tameside &Glossop - 321

Stockport - 495

Salford - 485

Oldham - 793 Manchester -2304

Ashton, Leigh &Wigan - 152

Bolton - 176

Bury - 321

Heywood,Middleton &

Rochdale - 1126

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“I am a Health Practitioner working in a Child in Need Team and have used the Transport for SickChildren on several occasions.It provides an invaluable service to the families I work with, as many do not have the means toattend health appointments.Whenever I have spoken to the staff at the office, they are extremely helpful and courteous andgo out of their way to help.I feel this is an excellent service & would like to thank you for all your good work.”

Jill Lunn, Health Practitioner, Child in Need Project TeamDurham House, Bury

“I must take this opportunity to thank all theTransport for Sick Children staff.I have never felt as fulfilled as I do at themoment while volunteering, in over 40 years ofmy working life.The work I do is so enjoyable.Thanks one and all.”

Denis Edgar, Volunteer Driver,Transport for Sick Children

“Transport for Sick Children has provided a helpful service for families I am working with. I workwith children who have special needs and use this service often. Families really appreciate thehelp they receive from Transport for Sick children as it helps them to attend their children’s healthappointments without stress.I have always found the service helpful and resourceful.Without your service children would miss their health appointments.I and families have received a brilliant service from you and are continuing to receive this.I would like to thank you all for all your hard work and hope your service continues to help families- Thank you.”

Aisha Mustafa, Support WorkerAshbrook Children and Family Centre Rochdale

“Some children’s wouldn’t be able to get to health appointments because of the cost of transportand difficulty in getting to some hospitals. Transport for Sick Children reassures me as aprofessional, that the child’s needs are being addressed. The service is invaluable, thank you.”

Rebecca Reynolds, Health Visitor, Oldham

“Thank you for all the lifts to the hospital, it has been greatly appreciated. It has been lovelymeeting such dedicated volunteers.”

Service user, Wigan

Why we do what we doActivity Statistics cont.

Number of trips by NHS Primary Care Trust

Number of trips

2000-2001

2001-2002

2002-2003

2003-2004

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

Trafford - 232

Tameside &Glossop - 321

Stockport - 495

Salford - 485

Oldham - 793 Manchester -2304

Ashton, Leigh &Wigan - 152

Bolton - 176

Bury - 321

Heywood,Middleton &

Rochdale - 1126

2 7

“My daughter was diagnosed with Spina Bifida - a series of birthdefects that affect the development of the spine and nervoussystem. My daughter has lots of medical appointments at RoyalManchester Children’s Hospital, which is quite far from where welive in Rochdale. My little girl has recently had surgery to try tostraighten one of her legs and this has meant lots moreappointments.It would take hours on public transport to get to all theappointments and would not be suitable for my little girl as herleg is on plaster at the moment. We don’t have a car and simplywouldn’t be able to get to the hospital.I really rely on Transport for Sick Children and just don’t know

what we would do without their help. The drivers are really good.”

A service user and her 3 year old daughter

“Transport for Sick Children is a fantastic service - very much appreciated by professionals andparents alike.”

Ruth Trickett, Health Visitor, Oldham

“My colleague Jane Clayton and I care for children with long-term illnesses. Prior to dischargehome they have to learn new skills of how to care for their child using sterile techniques andhighly technical machinery. Once they are home the hard work really begins.One of the main concerns families have is that they are still supported at home and Transport forSick Children has proved invaluable for this to be possible. Families can have huge concerns ofhow to reach their appointments and the relief on their face is amazing when we tell them of thecharity transport service within Greater Manchester.”

Jane Roberts, Specialist Nurse Practitioner for Gastroenterology, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

“Thank you very much for providing transport for a family in my care recently. It means that thislittle boy can attend his appointments and will now hopefully have his cochlear implant operationin a few weeks.It really is a wonderful service that you run at Transport for Sick Children.”

Irene O’Keefe, Teacher of the Deaf, Manchester Sensory Support Services

“This is a very valuable service for families on low incomes to assist them in reaching andaccessing the care their children require.”

Lisa Chalmers, Health Visitor, Oldham

Why we do what we do Activity Statistics cont.

Income by NHS Primary Care Trust

Income

GMPTE Grants8.9%

Fund Raising &Donations

5.3%

Interest1.7% Other

0.2%

NHS/PCT & HA83.9%

Tameside &Glossop

4%

Trafford8% Bolton

5%

Ashton, Leigh &Wigan

3%

Bury5%

Heywood,Middleton &Rochdale

13%

Stockport6%

Salford4%

Oldham13%

Manchester39%

2 7

“My daughter was diagnosed with Spina Bifida - a series of birthdefects that affect the development of the spine and nervoussystem. My daughter has lots of medical appointments at RoyalManchester Children’s Hospital, which is quite far from where welive in Rochdale. My little girl has recently had surgery to try tostraighten one of her legs and this has meant lots moreappointments.It would take hours on public transport to get to all theappointments and would not be suitable for my little girl as herleg is on plaster at the moment. We don’t have a car and simplywouldn’t be able to get to the hospital.I really rely on Transport for Sick Children and just don’t know

what we would do without their help. The drivers are really good.”

A service user and her 3 year old daughter

“Transport for Sick Children is a fantastic service - very much appreciated by professionals andparents alike.”

Ruth Trickett, Health Visitor, Oldham

“My colleague Jane Clayton and I care for children with long-term illnesses. Prior to dischargehome they have to learn new skills of how to care for their child using sterile techniques andhighly technical machinery. Once they are home the hard work really begins.One of the main concerns families have is that they are still supported at home and Transport forSick Children has proved invaluable for this to be possible. Families can have huge concerns ofhow to reach their appointments and the relief on their face is amazing when we tell them of thecharity transport service within Greater Manchester.”

Jane Roberts, Specialist Nurse Practitioner for Gastroenterology, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

“Thank you very much for providing transport for a family in my care recently. It means that thislittle boy can attend his appointments and will now hopefully have his cochlear implant operationin a few weeks.It really is a wonderful service that you run at Transport for Sick Children.”

Irene O’Keefe, Teacher of the Deaf, Manchester Sensory Support Services

“This is a very valuable service for families on low incomes to assist them in reaching andaccessing the care their children require.”

Lisa Chalmers, Health Visitor, Oldham

Why we do what we do Activity Statistics cont.

Income by NHS Primary Care Trust

Income

GMPTE Grants8.9%

Fund Raising &Donations

5.3%

Interest1.7% Other

0.2%

NHS/PCT & HA83.9%

Tameside &Glossop

4%

Trafford8% Bolton

5%

Ashton, Leigh &Wigan

3%

Bury5%

Heywood,Middleton &Rochdale

13%

Stockport6%

Salford4%

Oldham13%

Manchester39%

HEYWOODMIDDLETON &

ROCHDALE - 1126

ASHTON LEIGH & WIGAN - 152 TRAFFORD - 321

BURY - 321

MANCHESTER - 2304

OLDHAM - 793

SALFORD - 485

STOCKPORT - 495

TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP - 232 BOLTON - 176

HEYWOOD MIDDLETON &

ROCHDALE 13%

MANCHESTER 38%

OLDHAM 13%

BURY 5%

BOLTON 5%

TRAFFORD 7%

SALFORD 4%

STOCKPORT 6%

TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP 4%

ASHTON, LEIGH & WIGAN 5%

Income by NHS PCT

NHS/PCT & HA92.51%

FUND RAISING & DONATIONS 4.40%

INTEREST 2.93%

OTHER 0.16%

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“I am a Health Practitioner working in a Child in Need Team and have used the Transport for SickChildren on several occasions.It provides an invaluable service to the families I work with, as many do not have the means toattend health appointments.Whenever I have spoken to the staff at the office, they are extremely helpful and courteous andgo out of their way to help.I feel this is an excellent service & would like to thank you for all your good work.”

Jill Lunn, Health Practitioner, Child in Need Project TeamDurham House, Bury

“I must take this opportunity to thank all theTransport for Sick Children staff.I have never felt as fulfilled as I do at themoment while volunteering, in over 40 years ofmy working life.The work I do is so enjoyable.Thanks one and all.”

Denis Edgar, Volunteer Driver,Transport for Sick Children

“Transport for Sick Children has provided a helpful service for families I am working with. I workwith children who have special needs and use this service often. Families really appreciate thehelp they receive from Transport for Sick children as it helps them to attend their children’s healthappointments without stress.I have always found the service helpful and resourceful.Without your service children would miss their health appointments.I and families have received a brilliant service from you and are continuing to receive this.I would like to thank you all for all your hard work and hope your service continues to help families- Thank you.”

Aisha Mustafa, Support WorkerAshbrook Children and Family Centre Rochdale

“Some children’s wouldn’t be able to get to health appointments because of the cost of transportand difficulty in getting to some hospitals. Transport for Sick Children reassures me as aprofessional, that the child’s needs are being addressed. The service is invaluable, thank you.”

Rebecca Reynolds, Health Visitor, Oldham

“Thank you for all the lifts to the hospital, it has been greatly appreciated. It has been lovelymeeting such dedicated volunteers.”

Service user, Wigan

Why we do what we doActivity Statistics cont.

Number of trips by NHS Primary Care Trust

Number of trips

2000-2001

2001-2002

2002-2003

2003-2004

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

Trafford - 232

Tameside &Glossop - 321

Stockport - 495

Salford - 485

Oldham - 793 Manchester -2304

Ashton, Leigh &Wigan - 152

Bolton - 176

Bury - 321

Heywood,Middleton &

Rochdale - 1126

36

“I am a Health Practitioner working in a Child in Need Team and have used the Transport for SickChildren on several occasions.It provides an invaluable service to the families I work with, as many do not have the means toattend health appointments.Whenever I have spoken to the staff at the office, they are extremely helpful and courteous andgo out of their way to help.I feel this is an excellent service & would like to thank you for all your good work.”

Jill Lunn, Health Practitioner, Child in Need Project TeamDurham House, Bury

“I must take this opportunity to thank all theTransport for Sick Children staff.I have never felt as fulfilled as I do at themoment while volunteering, in over 40 years ofmy working life.The work I do is so enjoyable.Thanks one and all.”

Denis Edgar, Volunteer Driver,Transport for Sick Children

“Transport for Sick Children has provided a helpful service for families I am working with. I workwith children who have special needs and use this service often. Families really appreciate thehelp they receive from Transport for Sick children as it helps them to attend their children’s healthappointments without stress.I have always found the service helpful and resourceful.Without your service children would miss their health appointments.I and families have received a brilliant service from you and are continuing to receive this.I would like to thank you all for all your hard work and hope your service continues to help families- Thank you.”

Aisha Mustafa, Support WorkerAshbrook Children and Family Centre Rochdale

“Some children’s wouldn’t be able to get to health appointments because of the cost of transportand difficulty in getting to some hospitals. Transport for Sick Children reassures me as aprofessional, that the child’s needs are being addressed. The service is invaluable, thank you.”

Rebecca Reynolds, Health Visitor, Oldham

“Thank you for all the lifts to the hospital, it has been greatly appreciated. It has been lovelymeeting such dedicated volunteers.”

Service user, Wigan

Why we do what we doActivity Statistics cont.

Number of trips by NHS Primary Care Trust

Number of trips

2000-2001

2001-2002

2002-2003

2003-2004

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

Trafford - 232

Tameside &Glossop - 321

Stockport - 495

Salford - 485

Oldham - 793 Manchester -2304

Ashton, Leigh &Wigan - 152

Bolton - 176

Bury - 321

Heywood,Middleton &

Rochdale - 1126

2 7

“My daughter was diagnosed with Spina Bifida - a series of birthdefects that affect the development of the spine and nervoussystem. My daughter has lots of medical appointments at RoyalManchester Children’s Hospital, which is quite far from where welive in Rochdale. My little girl has recently had surgery to try tostraighten one of her legs and this has meant lots moreappointments.It would take hours on public transport to get to all theappointments and would not be suitable for my little girl as herleg is on plaster at the moment. We don’t have a car and simplywouldn’t be able to get to the hospital.I really rely on Transport for Sick Children and just don’t know

what we would do without their help. The drivers are really good.”

A service user and her 3 year old daughter

“Transport for Sick Children is a fantastic service - very much appreciated by professionals andparents alike.”

Ruth Trickett, Health Visitor, Oldham

“My colleague Jane Clayton and I care for children with long-term illnesses. Prior to dischargehome they have to learn new skills of how to care for their child using sterile techniques andhighly technical machinery. Once they are home the hard work really begins.One of the main concerns families have is that they are still supported at home and Transport forSick Children has proved invaluable for this to be possible. Families can have huge concerns ofhow to reach their appointments and the relief on their face is amazing when we tell them of thecharity transport service within Greater Manchester.”

Jane Roberts, Specialist Nurse Practitioner for Gastroenterology, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

“Thank you very much for providing transport for a family in my care recently. It means that thislittle boy can attend his appointments and will now hopefully have his cochlear implant operationin a few weeks.It really is a wonderful service that you run at Transport for Sick Children.”

Irene O’Keefe, Teacher of the Deaf, Manchester Sensory Support Services

“This is a very valuable service for families on low incomes to assist them in reaching andaccessing the care their children require.”

Lisa Chalmers, Health Visitor, Oldham

Why we do what we do Activity Statistics cont.

Income by NHS Primary Care Trust

Income

GMPTE Grants8.9%

Fund Raising &Donations

5.3%

Interest1.7% Other

0.2%

NHS/PCT & HA83.9%

Tameside &Glossop

4%

Trafford8% Bolton

5%

Ashton, Leigh &Wigan

3%

Bury5%

Heywood,Middleton &Rochdale

13%

Stockport6%

Salford4%

Oldham13%

Manchester39%

2 7

“My daughter was diagnosed with Spina Bifida - a series of birthdefects that affect the development of the spine and nervoussystem. My daughter has lots of medical appointments at RoyalManchester Children’s Hospital, which is quite far from where welive in Rochdale. My little girl has recently had surgery to try tostraighten one of her legs and this has meant lots moreappointments.It would take hours on public transport to get to all theappointments and would not be suitable for my little girl as herleg is on plaster at the moment. We don’t have a car and simplywouldn’t be able to get to the hospital.I really rely on Transport for Sick Children and just don’t know

what we would do without their help. The drivers are really good.”

A service user and her 3 year old daughter

“Transport for Sick Children is a fantastic service - very much appreciated by professionals andparents alike.”

Ruth Trickett, Health Visitor, Oldham

“My colleague Jane Clayton and I care for children with long-term illnesses. Prior to dischargehome they have to learn new skills of how to care for their child using sterile techniques andhighly technical machinery. Once they are home the hard work really begins.One of the main concerns families have is that they are still supported at home and Transport forSick Children has proved invaluable for this to be possible. Families can have huge concerns ofhow to reach their appointments and the relief on their face is amazing when we tell them of thecharity transport service within Greater Manchester.”

Jane Roberts, Specialist Nurse Practitioner for Gastroenterology, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

“Thank you very much for providing transport for a family in my care recently. It means that thislittle boy can attend his appointments and will now hopefully have his cochlear implant operationin a few weeks.It really is a wonderful service that you run at Transport for Sick Children.”

Irene O’Keefe, Teacher of the Deaf, Manchester Sensory Support Services

“This is a very valuable service for families on low incomes to assist them in reaching andaccessing the care their children require.”

Lisa Chalmers, Health Visitor, Oldham

Why we do what we do Activity Statistics cont.

Income by NHS Primary Care Trust

Income

GMPTE Grants8.9%

Fund Raising &Donations

5.3%

Interest1.7% Other

0.2%

NHS/PCT & HA83.9%

Tameside &Glossop

4%

Trafford8% Bolton

5%

Ashton, Leigh &Wigan

3%

Bury5%

Heywood,Middleton &Rochdale

13%

Stockport6%

Salford4%

Oldham13%

Manchester39%

HEYWOODMIDDLETON &

ROCHDALE - 1126

ASHTON LEIGH & WIGAN - 152 TRAFFORD - 321

BURY - 321

MANCHESTER - 2304

OLDHAM - 793

SALFORD - 485

STOCKPORT - 495

TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP - 232 BOLTON - 176

HEYWOOD MIDDLETON &

ROCHDALE 13%

MANCHESTER 38%

OLDHAM 13%

BURY 5%

BOLTON 5%

TRAFFORD 7%

SALFORD 4%

STOCKPORT 6%

TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP 4%

ASHTON, LEIGH & WIGAN 5%

Income by NHS PCT

NHS/PCT & HA92.51%

FUND RAISING & DONATIONS 4.40%

INTEREST 2.93%

OTHER 0.16%

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The demand for the service we provide, mostly from disadvantaged families,remains high. As the statistics show, the number of children helped and themileage covered are about the same as last year. For the first time in thetwelve years I have been driving for the charity the number of appointmentsfor our volunteer drivers has fallen. This may well be the result of the moveof some less specialised treatments to local health Centres. We are carryingout research to ensure that we are reaching the most vulnerable families.The Greater Manchester Hospitals and Health Centres continue to be themain area of operation but uniquely, geographical boundaries do not deterus, we have added Alder Hey Hospital Liverpool, Birmingham Children’sHospital, Leeds General Infirmary, St James’ Hospital Leeds, SeacroftHospital, Leeds, Sheffield Children’s Hospital and The Glenfield HospitalLeicester to the list of specialist units “out of area” to which we deliverchildren.

The Charity continues its involvement with the implementation of “Making itBetter” having representatives serving on the NHS Public Partnership Boardand the Greater Manchester, East Cheshire and High Peak Children, YoungPeople and Families network.

The Charity has been successful during the year in recruiting drivers and,despite the economic situation, in receiving funding from the NHS. Theopening of the new Manchester Royal Children’s Hospital has caused someissues for drivers. Restricted parking and prolonged waiting times being themain ones. Claire Bickley has been responsible for addressing these points,continues to monitor the situation and has established a good workingrelationship with the hospital.

A number of volunteers were recognised by voluntary organisationsthroughout the year. Norman Robinson was awarded Volunteer of the Yearby Stockport CVS, Martin Jones was awarded for his achievements bySalford CVS and Rochdale and Bury CVS recognised our wholeorganisation for our work.

The main challenges for the year ahead are: 1. To obtain the funding needed to continue our work. During the year wehave published a report, circulated to the commissioners with whom wedeal, that shows the reduction in Did Not Attend brought about by theservice we provide leads to a substantial financial saving to the NHS, byreducing the number of missed appointments experienced by the medic alcentres. We must not lose sight of the other advantages of the service tothe child and carer such as stress reduction and health improvement.

2. Finding and moving to new suitable and affordable office space beforeour current non-renewable lease expires in October 2010.This is beingbrought about by the re – organisation of Greater Manchester AccessibleTransport Limited throughout Greater Manchester.

Without the dedicated support of all our volunteer drivers and office staff theCharity would not be able to contribute as it does to the well being of somany children and their families.

Thank you to them and the Directors who give their time and expertise tokeep the charity working so well. We’d also like to welcome our newdirector Pauline Cope who will make a valuable contribution to the charity.

We look forward to another successful year.

John Sagar – Chairman

Chairman’s Report

• Demand for theservice remainshigh

• Our volunteershave beenrecognised by otherorganisations

• Welcome to ournew directorPauline Cope

East Lancashire Masons

Waitrose Ltd

B. Donoghue

Heywood Charities Fete

Ardwick Masonic Lodge

Tesco Ltd

R. Watts

F. Goodey

B. Ward

R. Newbiggin

G. Kershaw

C. Bagnall

Conway Road Health Visitors,

Sale

S Carroll

C. Walsh

G. Duggan

S. Bale

P. Brunt

S. Drake

A. Berry

D. Naylor

Charnwood Nursery

The Treehouse,

Stepping Hill Hospital

Houldsworth Golf Club,

Reddish

North Reddish Primary

School

Green Reaper Recycling

Hobsons Bakery, Reddish

John Adams

John Sagar

Roger Watts

Gaynor Kershaw

John Whittaker

Geraldine Pickering

Pauline Cope

Our Thanks To

Stewart Bale

Sean Bell

Alan Berry

Thomas Bevan

Colin Bradburn

John Capstick

Barry Carney

Andrew Cooke

Barbara Donoghue

Graham Duggan

Denis Edgar

Bernard Fawley

Jennie Gilpin

Esther Goulden

George Green

Anthony Gregory

Faye Haven

David Haworth

Eric Houghton

Martin Jones

David Kelly

Wayne Kelsey

Shahanaz Khan

Keith Lear

David Lees

Stuart Lodge

Tony Loftus

Victor Longden

Steven Lovatt

Geoff Lucas

William Mitchell

Anthony Mundey

David Naylor

Ronnie Newbiggin

Arthur Oliver

Bryan Polin

Norman Robinson

Irene Sagar

John Sagar

Barbara Schickhoff-Brown

Bob Sharples

Alan Smith

Debra Tilson

Bernard Ward

John Whittaker

Sheila Whitworth

Cliff Wignall

Our thanks to Volunteer Drivers

Donors Trustee Volunteers

18

The demand for the service we provide, mostly from disadvantaged families,remains high. As the statistics show, the number of children helped and themileage covered are about the same as last year. For the first time in thetwelve years I have been driving for the charity the number of appointmentsfor our volunteer drivers has fallen. This may well be the result of the moveof some less specialised treatments to local health Centres. We are carryingout research to ensure that we are reaching the most vulnerable families.The Greater Manchester Hospitals and Health Centres continue to be themain area of operation but uniquely, geographical boundaries do not deterus, we have added Alder Hey Hospital Liverpool, Birmingham Children’sHospital, Leeds General Infirmary, St James’ Hospital Leeds, SeacroftHospital, Leeds, Sheffield Children’s Hospital and The Glenfield HospitalLeicester to the list of specialist units “out of area” to which we deliverchildren.

The Charity continues its involvement with the implementation of “Making itBetter” having representatives serving on the NHS Public Partnership Boardand the Greater Manchester, East Cheshire and High Peak Children, YoungPeople and Families network.

The Charity has been successful during the year in recruiting drivers and,despite the economic situation, in receiving funding from the NHS. Theopening of the new Manchester Royal Children’s Hospital has caused someissues for drivers. Restricted parking and prolonged waiting times being themain ones. Claire Bickley has been responsible for addressing these points,continues to monitor the situation and has established a good workingrelationship with the hospital.

A number of volunteers were recognised by voluntary organisationsthroughout the year. Norman Robinson was awarded Volunteer of the Yearby Stockport CVS, Martin Jones was awarded for his achievements bySalford CVS and Rochdale and Bury CVS recognised our wholeorganisation for our work.

The main challenges for the year ahead are: 1. To obtain the funding needed to continue our work. During the year wehave published a report, circulated to the commissioners with whom wedeal, that shows the reduction in Did Not Attend brought about by theservice we provide leads to a substantial financial saving to the NHS, byreducing the number of missed appointments experienced by the medic alcentres. We must not lose sight of the other advantages of the service tothe child and carer such as stress reduction and health improvement.

2. Finding and moving to new suitable and affordable office space beforeour current non-renewable lease expires in October 2010.This is beingbrought about by the re – organisation of Greater Manchester AccessibleTransport Limited throughout Greater Manchester.

Without the dedicated support of all our volunteer drivers and office staff theCharity would not be able to contribute as it does to the well being of somany children and their families.

Thank you to them and the Directors who give their time and expertise tokeep the charity working so well. We’d also like to welcome our newdirector Pauline Cope who will make a valuable contribution to the charity.

We look forward to another successful year.

John Sagar – Chairman

Chairman’s Report

• Demand for theservice remainshigh

• Our volunteershave beenrecognised by otherorganisations

• Welcome to ournew directorPauline Cope

East Lancashire Masons

Waitrose Ltd

B. Donoghue

Heywood Charities Fete

Ardwick Masonic Lodge

Tesco Ltd

R. Watts

F. Goodey

B. Ward

R. Newbiggin

G. Kershaw

C. Bagnall

Conway Road Health Visitors,

Sale

S Carroll

C. Walsh

G. Duggan

S. Bale

P. Brunt

S. Drake

A. Berry

D. Naylor

Charnwood Nursery

The Treehouse,

Stepping Hill Hospital

Houldsworth Golf Club,

Reddish

North Reddish Primary

School

Green Reaper Recycling

Hobsons Bakery, Reddish

John Adams

John Sagar

Roger Watts

Gaynor Kershaw

John Whittaker

Geraldine Pickering

Pauline Cope

Our Thanks To

Stewart Bale

Sean Bell

Alan Berry

Thomas Bevan

Colin Bradburn

John Capstick

Barry Carney

Andrew Cooke

Barbara Donoghue

Graham Duggan

Denis Edgar

Bernard Fawley

Jennie Gilpin

Esther Goulden

George Green

Anthony Gregory

Faye Haven

David Haworth

Eric Houghton

Martin Jones

David Kelly

Wayne Kelsey

Shahanaz Khan

Keith Lear

David Lees

Stuart Lodge

Tony Loftus

Victor Longden

Steven Lovatt

Geoff Lucas

William Mitchell

Anthony Mundey

David Naylor

Ronnie Newbiggin

Arthur Oliver

Bryan Polin

Norman Robinson

Irene Sagar

John Sagar

Barbara Schickhoff-Brown

Bob Sharples

Alan Smith

Debra Tilson

Bernard Ward

John Whittaker

Sheila Whitworth

Cliff Wignall

Our thanks to Volunteer Drivers

Donors Trustee Volunteers

18

The demand for the service we provide, mostly from disadvantaged families,remains high. As the statistics show, the number of children helped and themileage covered are about the same as last year. For the first time in thetwelve years I have been driving for the charity the number of appointmentsfor our volunteer drivers has fallen. This may well be the result of the moveof some less specialised treatments to local health Centres. We are carryingout research to ensure that we are reaching the most vulnerable families.The Greater Manchester Hospitals and Health Centres continue to be themain area of operation but uniquely, geographical boundaries do not deterus, we have added Alder Hey Hospital Liverpool, Birmingham Children’sHospital, Leeds General Infirmary, St James’ Hospital Leeds, SeacroftHospital, Leeds, Sheffield Children’s Hospital and The Glenfield HospitalLeicester to the list of specialist units “out of area” to which we deliverchildren.

The Charity continues its involvement with the implementation of “Making itBetter” having representatives serving on the NHS Public Partnership Boardand the Greater Manchester, East Cheshire and High Peak Children, YoungPeople and Families network.

The Charity has been successful during the year in recruiting drivers and,despite the economic situation, in receiving funding from the NHS. Theopening of the new Manchester Royal Children’s Hospital has caused someissues for drivers. Restricted parking and prolonged waiting times being themain ones. Claire Bickley has been responsible for addressing these points,continues to monitor the situation and has established a good workingrelationship with the hospital.

A number of volunteers were recognised by voluntary organisationsthroughout the year. Norman Robinson was awarded Volunteer of the Yearby Stockport CVS, Martin Jones was awarded for his achievements bySalford CVS and Rochdale and Bury CVS recognised our wholeorganisation for our work.

The main challenges for the year ahead are: 1. To obtain the funding needed to continue our work. During the year wehave published a report, circulated to the commissioners with whom wedeal, that shows the reduction in Did Not Attend brought about by theservice we provide leads to a substantial financial saving to the NHS, byreducing the number of missed appointments experienced by the medic alcentres. We must not lose sight of the other advantages of the service tothe child and carer such as stress reduction and health improvement.

2. Finding and moving to new suitable and affordable office space beforeour current non-renewable lease expires in October 2010.This is beingbrought about by the re – organisation of Greater Manchester AccessibleTransport Limited throughout Greater Manchester.

Without the dedicated support of all our volunteer drivers and office staff theCharity would not be able to contribute as it does to the well being of somany children and their families.

Thank you to them and the Directors who give their time and expertise tokeep the charity working so well. We’d also like to welcome our newdirector Pauline Cope who will make a valuable contribution to the charity.

We look forward to another successful year.

John Sagar – Chairman

Chairman’s Report

• Demand for theservice remainshigh

• Our volunteershave beenrecognised by otherorganisations

• Welcome to ournew directorPauline Cope

East Lancashire Masons

Waitrose Ltd

B. Donoghue

Heywood Charities Fete

Ardwick Masonic Lodge

Tesco Ltd

R. Watts

F. Goodey

B. Ward

R. Newbiggin

G. Kershaw

C. Bagnall

Conway Road Health Visitors,

Sale

S Carroll

C. Walsh

G. Duggan

S. Bale

P. Brunt

S. Drake

A. Berry

D. Naylor

Charnwood Nursery

The Treehouse,

Stepping Hill Hospital

Houldsworth Golf Club,

Reddish

North Reddish Primary

School

Green Reaper Recycling

Hobsons Bakery, Reddish

John Adams

John Sagar

Roger Watts

Gaynor Kershaw

John Whittaker

Geraldine Pickering

Pauline Cope

Our Thanks To

Stewart Bale

Sean Bell

Alan Berry

Thomas Bevan

Colin Bradburn

John Capstick

Barry Carney

Andrew Cooke

Barbara Donoghue

Graham Duggan

Denis Edgar

Bernard Fawley

Jennie Gilpin

Esther Goulden

George Green

Anthony Gregory

Faye Haven

David Haworth

Eric Houghton

Martin Jones

David Kelly

Wayne Kelsey

Shahanaz Khan

Keith Lear

David Lees

Stuart Lodge

Tony Loftus

Victor Longden

Steven Lovatt

Geoff Lucas

William Mitchell

Anthony Mundey

David Naylor

Ronnie Newbiggin

Arthur Oliver

Bryan Polin

Norman Robinson

Irene Sagar

John Sagar

Barbara Schickhoff-Brown

Bob Sharples

Alan Smith

Debra Tilson

Bernard Ward

John Whittaker

Sheila Whitworth

Cliff Wignall

Our thanks to Volunteer Drivers

Donors Trustee Volunteers

9

Transport For Sick Children Ltd.Registered OfficeUnits 1-4 Crown Industrial EstateKenwood RoadReddishSK5 6PH

Telephone 0161 432 7800Fax 0161 432 8110E-mail to@transportforsickchildren.orgWeb www.transportforsickchildren.org

Directors

Chair John SagarTreasurer John AdamsCompany Secretary John AdamsRoger Watts - Resigned September 2009John WhittakerGaynor Kershaw

Staff

Transport OrganisersJudith OxleyJo SeniorClaire Bickley

AdministratorAnna Burns

Volunteer Support WorkerGeorge Stenson

Stewart Bale

Sean Bell

Alan Berry

Tom Bevan

Colin Bradburn

John Capstick

Andrew Cooke

Barbara Donoghue

Graham Duggan

Denis Edgar

Bernard Fawley

Esther Goulden

George Green

Tony Gregory

Donors:

Delta Legal

Heywood Charities Fete

Barbara Donoghue

John Sagar

Ronnie Newbiggin

Mrs Jones

Parochial Church of St. Aiden

Alan Berry

Stewart Bale

Geoff Lucas

Keith Lear

Tony Loftus

David Naylor

Stuart Lodge

David Hardwick

Brian Haworth

David Hardwick

David Haworth

Eric Houghton

Martin Jones

David Kelly

Wayne Kelsey

Shahanaz Khan

Keith Lear

David Lees

Stuart Lodge

Tony Loftus

Victor Longden

Geoff Lucas

William Mitchell

Miss B Lawson

Carol Bagnall

Sally Carroll

Pat Brunt

Sarah Drake

Houldsworth Golf Club,

Reddish

Green Reaper Recycling

Absolute Signage LTD

Alan Price Transport

The staff of Ward 79, Royal

Manchester Children’s Hospital

The staff at CYPD, Rochdale

Seymour Grove Health Visiting

Team, Trafford

R Armitage Transport

Anthony Mundey

David Naylor

Ronnie Newbiggin

Bryan Polin

Norman Robinson

Irene Sagar

John Sagar

Barbara Schickhoff-Brown

Bob Sharples

Alan Smith

Bernard Ward

John Whittaker

Sheila Whitworth

Trustee Volunteers:

John Adams

John Sagar

Gaynor Kershaw

John Whittaker

Geraldine Pickering

Pauline Cope

Transport For Sick Children Awards 2010-2011

The League of Mercy Foundation

The League of Mercy Foundation has recently revived a distinguished award that was fi rst given exactly a hundred years ago for voluntary service assisting in the relief of sickness and suffering.

Patricia Brunt - One of the founder members of Transport for Sick Children and worthy recipient during 2010 - 11

Norman Robinson received the Volunteer ot the Year from the Mayor of Stockport, Hazel Lees. The event was organized by Stockport CVS to celebrate volunteering in Stockport. The moderators of the award said they cried when reading Normans nomination.

We are delighted with artwork provided by Littleborough Community Primary School this year. Runners up were Erika, Olivia & Liam from classes 7 & 8.

“Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer”. (Anon)

On behalf of the children we serve, Transport for Sick Children thanks all of our wonderful volunteers.

Gold

Norman RobinsonKeith LearJohn CapstickRonnie NewbigginWayne KelseyThomas BevanColin BradburnDenis EdgarEric HoughtonAlan Berry

Silver

Anthony GregoryWilliam MitchellDavid LeesBernard FawleyAlan SmithJohn WhittakerBernard WardGeoff Lucas

Bronze

Bob SharplesDavid KellyStewart BaleDavid HardwickGeorge GreenAnthony MundeyDavid NaylorElvis Cantemir

Esther GouldenIrene SagarGraham DugganSheila WhitworthSteven LovattDavid HaworthJohn SagarStuart Lodge

This year the Charity decided to give it’s own awards to Volunteers to show appreciation for thier time and energy used to help children and their families from the deprived areas of Greater Manchester.

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The demand for the service we provide, mostly from disadvantaged families,remains high. As the statistics show, the number of children helped and themileage covered are about the same as last year. For the first time in thetwelve years I have been driving for the charity the number of appointmentsfor our volunteer drivers has fallen. This may well be the result of the moveof some less specialised treatments to local health Centres. We are carryingout research to ensure that we are reaching the most vulnerable families.The Greater Manchester Hospitals and Health Centres continue to be themain area of operation but uniquely, geographical boundaries do not deterus, we have added Alder Hey Hospital Liverpool, Birmingham Children’sHospital, Leeds General Infirmary, St James’ Hospital Leeds, SeacroftHospital, Leeds, Sheffield Children’s Hospital and The Glenfield HospitalLeicester to the list of specialist units “out of area” to which we deliverchildren.

The Charity continues its involvement with the implementation of “Making itBetter” having representatives serving on the NHS Public Partnership Boardand the Greater Manchester, East Cheshire and High Peak Children, YoungPeople and Families network.

The Charity has been successful during the year in recruiting drivers and,despite the economic situation, in receiving funding from the NHS. Theopening of the new Manchester Royal Children’s Hospital has caused someissues for drivers. Restricted parking and prolonged waiting times being themain ones. Claire Bickley has been responsible for addressing these points,continues to monitor the situation and has established a good workingrelationship with the hospital.

A number of volunteers were recognised by voluntary organisationsthroughout the year. Norman Robinson was awarded Volunteer of the Yearby Stockport CVS, Martin Jones was awarded for his achievements bySalford CVS and Rochdale and Bury CVS recognised our wholeorganisation for our work.

The main challenges for the year ahead are: 1. To obtain the funding needed to continue our work. During the year wehave published a report, circulated to the commissioners with whom wedeal, that shows the reduction in Did Not Attend brought about by theservice we provide leads to a substantial financial saving to the NHS, byreducing the number of missed appointments experienced by the medic alcentres. We must not lose sight of the other advantages of the service tothe child and carer such as stress reduction and health improvement.

2. Finding and moving to new suitable and affordable office space beforeour current non-renewable lease expires in October 2010.This is beingbrought about by the re – organisation of Greater Manchester AccessibleTransport Limited throughout Greater Manchester.

Without the dedicated support of all our volunteer drivers and office staff theCharity would not be able to contribute as it does to the well being of somany children and their families.

Thank you to them and the Directors who give their time and expertise tokeep the charity working so well. We’d also like to welcome our newdirector Pauline Cope who will make a valuable contribution to the charity.

We look forward to another successful year.

John Sagar – Chairman

Chairman’s Report

• Demand for theservice remainshigh

• Our volunteershave beenrecognised by otherorganisations

• Welcome to ournew directorPauline Cope

East Lancashire Masons

Waitrose Ltd

B. Donoghue

Heywood Charities Fete

Ardwick Masonic Lodge

Tesco Ltd

R. Watts

F. Goodey

B. Ward

R. Newbiggin

G. Kershaw

C. Bagnall

Conway Road Health Visitors,

Sale

S Carroll

C. Walsh

G. Duggan

S. Bale

P. Brunt

S. Drake

A. Berry

D. Naylor

Charnwood Nursery

The Treehouse,

Stepping Hill Hospital

Houldsworth Golf Club,

Reddish

North Reddish Primary

School

Green Reaper Recycling

Hobsons Bakery, Reddish

John Adams

John Sagar

Roger Watts

Gaynor Kershaw

John Whittaker

Geraldine Pickering

Pauline Cope

Our Thanks To

Stewart Bale

Sean Bell

Alan Berry

Thomas Bevan

Colin Bradburn

John Capstick

Barry Carney

Andrew Cooke

Barbara Donoghue

Graham Duggan

Denis Edgar

Bernard Fawley

Jennie Gilpin

Esther Goulden

George Green

Anthony Gregory

Faye Haven

David Haworth

Eric Houghton

Martin Jones

David Kelly

Wayne Kelsey

Shahanaz Khan

Keith Lear

David Lees

Stuart Lodge

Tony Loftus

Victor Longden

Steven Lovatt

Geoff Lucas

William Mitchell

Anthony Mundey

David Naylor

Ronnie Newbiggin

Arthur Oliver

Bryan Polin

Norman Robinson

Irene Sagar

John Sagar

Barbara Schickhoff-Brown

Bob Sharples

Alan Smith

Debra Tilson

Bernard Ward

John Whittaker

Sheila Whitworth

Cliff Wignall

Our thanks to Volunteer Drivers

Donors Trustee Volunteers

18

The demand for the service we provide, mostly from disadvantaged families,remains high. As the statistics show, the number of children helped and themileage covered are about the same as last year. For the first time in thetwelve years I have been driving for the charity the number of appointmentsfor our volunteer drivers has fallen. This may well be the result of the moveof some less specialised treatments to local health Centres. We are carryingout research to ensure that we are reaching the most vulnerable families.The Greater Manchester Hospitals and Health Centres continue to be themain area of operation but uniquely, geographical boundaries do not deterus, we have added Alder Hey Hospital Liverpool, Birmingham Children’sHospital, Leeds General Infirmary, St James’ Hospital Leeds, SeacroftHospital, Leeds, Sheffield Children’s Hospital and The Glenfield HospitalLeicester to the list of specialist units “out of area” to which we deliverchildren.

The Charity continues its involvement with the implementation of “Making itBetter” having representatives serving on the NHS Public Partnership Boardand the Greater Manchester, East Cheshire and High Peak Children, YoungPeople and Families network.

The Charity has been successful during the year in recruiting drivers and,despite the economic situation, in receiving funding from the NHS. Theopening of the new Manchester Royal Children’s Hospital has caused someissues for drivers. Restricted parking and prolonged waiting times being themain ones. Claire Bickley has been responsible for addressing these points,continues to monitor the situation and has established a good workingrelationship with the hospital.

A number of volunteers were recognised by voluntary organisationsthroughout the year. Norman Robinson was awarded Volunteer of the Yearby Stockport CVS, Martin Jones was awarded for his achievements bySalford CVS and Rochdale and Bury CVS recognised our wholeorganisation for our work.

The main challenges for the year ahead are: 1. To obtain the funding needed to continue our work. During the year wehave published a report, circulated to the commissioners with whom wedeal, that shows the reduction in Did Not Attend brought about by theservice we provide leads to a substantial financial saving to the NHS, byreducing the number of missed appointments experienced by the medic alcentres. We must not lose sight of the other advantages of the service tothe child and carer such as stress reduction and health improvement.

2. Finding and moving to new suitable and affordable office space beforeour current non-renewable lease expires in October 2010.This is beingbrought about by the re – organisation of Greater Manchester AccessibleTransport Limited throughout Greater Manchester.

Without the dedicated support of all our volunteer drivers and office staff theCharity would not be able to contribute as it does to the well being of somany children and their families.

Thank you to them and the Directors who give their time and expertise tokeep the charity working so well. We’d also like to welcome our newdirector Pauline Cope who will make a valuable contribution to the charity.

We look forward to another successful year.

John Sagar – Chairman

Chairman’s Report

• Demand for theservice remainshigh

• Our volunteershave beenrecognised by otherorganisations

• Welcome to ournew directorPauline Cope

East Lancashire Masons

Waitrose Ltd

B. Donoghue

Heywood Charities Fete

Ardwick Masonic Lodge

Tesco Ltd

R. Watts

F. Goodey

B. Ward

R. Newbiggin

G. Kershaw

C. Bagnall

Conway Road Health Visitors,

Sale

S Carroll

C. Walsh

G. Duggan

S. Bale

P. Brunt

S. Drake

A. Berry

D. Naylor

Charnwood Nursery

The Treehouse,

Stepping Hill Hospital

Houldsworth Golf Club,

Reddish

North Reddish Primary

School

Green Reaper Recycling

Hobsons Bakery, Reddish

John Adams

John Sagar

Roger Watts

Gaynor Kershaw

John Whittaker

Geraldine Pickering

Pauline Cope

Our Thanks To

Stewart Bale

Sean Bell

Alan Berry

Thomas Bevan

Colin Bradburn

John Capstick

Barry Carney

Andrew Cooke

Barbara Donoghue

Graham Duggan

Denis Edgar

Bernard Fawley

Jennie Gilpin

Esther Goulden

George Green

Anthony Gregory

Faye Haven

David Haworth

Eric Houghton

Martin Jones

David Kelly

Wayne Kelsey

Shahanaz Khan

Keith Lear

David Lees

Stuart Lodge

Tony Loftus

Victor Longden

Steven Lovatt

Geoff Lucas

William Mitchell

Anthony Mundey

David Naylor

Ronnie Newbiggin

Arthur Oliver

Bryan Polin

Norman Robinson

Irene Sagar

John Sagar

Barbara Schickhoff-Brown

Bob Sharples

Alan Smith

Debra Tilson

Bernard Ward

John Whittaker

Sheila Whitworth

Cliff Wignall

Our thanks to Volunteer Drivers

Donors Trustee Volunteers

18

The demand for the service we provide, mostly from disadvantaged families,remains high. As the statistics show, the number of children helped and themileage covered are about the same as last year. For the first time in thetwelve years I have been driving for the charity the number of appointmentsfor our volunteer drivers has fallen. This may well be the result of the moveof some less specialised treatments to local health Centres. We are carryingout research to ensure that we are reaching the most vulnerable families.The Greater Manchester Hospitals and Health Centres continue to be themain area of operation but uniquely, geographical boundaries do not deterus, we have added Alder Hey Hospital Liverpool, Birmingham Children’sHospital, Leeds General Infirmary, St James’ Hospital Leeds, SeacroftHospital, Leeds, Sheffield Children’s Hospital and The Glenfield HospitalLeicester to the list of specialist units “out of area” to which we deliverchildren.

The Charity continues its involvement with the implementation of “Making itBetter” having representatives serving on the NHS Public Partnership Boardand the Greater Manchester, East Cheshire and High Peak Children, YoungPeople and Families network.

The Charity has been successful during the year in recruiting drivers and,despite the economic situation, in receiving funding from the NHS. Theopening of the new Manchester Royal Children’s Hospital has caused someissues for drivers. Restricted parking and prolonged waiting times being themain ones. Claire Bickley has been responsible for addressing these points,continues to monitor the situation and has established a good workingrelationship with the hospital.

A number of volunteers were recognised by voluntary organisationsthroughout the year. Norman Robinson was awarded Volunteer of the Yearby Stockport CVS, Martin Jones was awarded for his achievements bySalford CVS and Rochdale and Bury CVS recognised our wholeorganisation for our work.

The main challenges for the year ahead are: 1. To obtain the funding needed to continue our work. During the year wehave published a report, circulated to the commissioners with whom wedeal, that shows the reduction in Did Not Attend brought about by theservice we provide leads to a substantial financial saving to the NHS, byreducing the number of missed appointments experienced by the medic alcentres. We must not lose sight of the other advantages of the service tothe child and carer such as stress reduction and health improvement.

2. Finding and moving to new suitable and affordable office space beforeour current non-renewable lease expires in October 2010.This is beingbrought about by the re – organisation of Greater Manchester AccessibleTransport Limited throughout Greater Manchester.

Without the dedicated support of all our volunteer drivers and office staff theCharity would not be able to contribute as it does to the well being of somany children and their families.

Thank you to them and the Directors who give their time and expertise tokeep the charity working so well. We’d also like to welcome our newdirector Pauline Cope who will make a valuable contribution to the charity.

We look forward to another successful year.

John Sagar – Chairman

Chairman’s Report

• Demand for theservice remainshigh

• Our volunteershave beenrecognised by otherorganisations

• Welcome to ournew directorPauline Cope

East Lancashire Masons

Waitrose Ltd

B. Donoghue

Heywood Charities Fete

Ardwick Masonic Lodge

Tesco Ltd

R. Watts

F. Goodey

B. Ward

R. Newbiggin

G. Kershaw

C. Bagnall

Conway Road Health Visitors,

Sale

S Carroll

C. Walsh

G. Duggan

S. Bale

P. Brunt

S. Drake

A. Berry

D. Naylor

Charnwood Nursery

The Treehouse,

Stepping Hill Hospital

Houldsworth Golf Club,

Reddish

North Reddish Primary

School

Green Reaper Recycling

Hobsons Bakery, Reddish

John Adams

John Sagar

Roger Watts

Gaynor Kershaw

John Whittaker

Geraldine Pickering

Pauline Cope

Our Thanks To

Stewart Bale

Sean Bell

Alan Berry

Thomas Bevan

Colin Bradburn

John Capstick

Barry Carney

Andrew Cooke

Barbara Donoghue

Graham Duggan

Denis Edgar

Bernard Fawley

Jennie Gilpin

Esther Goulden

George Green

Anthony Gregory

Faye Haven

David Haworth

Eric Houghton

Martin Jones

David Kelly

Wayne Kelsey

Shahanaz Khan

Keith Lear

David Lees

Stuart Lodge

Tony Loftus

Victor Longden

Steven Lovatt

Geoff Lucas

William Mitchell

Anthony Mundey

David Naylor

Ronnie Newbiggin

Arthur Oliver

Bryan Polin

Norman Robinson

Irene Sagar

John Sagar

Barbara Schickhoff-Brown

Bob Sharples

Alan Smith

Debra Tilson

Bernard Ward

John Whittaker

Sheila Whitworth

Cliff Wignall

Our thanks to Volunteer Drivers

Donors Trustee Volunteers

9

Transport For Sick Children Ltd.Registered OfficeUnits 1-4 Crown Industrial EstateKenwood RoadReddishSK5 6PH

Telephone 0161 432 7800Fax 0161 432 8110E-mail to@transportforsickchildren.orgWeb www.transportforsickchildren.org

Directors

Chair John SagarTreasurer John AdamsCompany Secretary John AdamsRoger Watts - Resigned September 2009John WhittakerGaynor Kershaw

Staff

Transport OrganisersJudith OxleyJo SeniorClaire Bickley

AdministratorAnna Burns

Volunteer Support WorkerGeorge Stenson

Stewart Bale

Sean Bell

Alan Berry

Tom Bevan

Colin Bradburn

John Capstick

Andrew Cooke

Barbara Donoghue

Graham Duggan

Denis Edgar

Bernard Fawley

Esther Goulden

George Green

Tony Gregory

Donors:

Delta Legal

Heywood Charities Fete

Barbara Donoghue

John Sagar

Ronnie Newbiggin

Mrs Jones

Parochial Church of St. Aiden

Alan Berry

Stewart Bale

Geoff Lucas

Keith Lear

Tony Loftus

David Naylor

Stuart Lodge

David Hardwick

Brian Haworth

David Hardwick

David Haworth

Eric Houghton

Martin Jones

David Kelly

Wayne Kelsey

Shahanaz Khan

Keith Lear

David Lees

Stuart Lodge

Tony Loftus

Victor Longden

Geoff Lucas

William Mitchell

Miss B Lawson

Carol Bagnall

Sally Carroll

Pat Brunt

Sarah Drake

Houldsworth Golf Club,

Reddish

Green Reaper Recycling

Absolute Signage LTD

Alan Price Transport

The staff of Ward 79, Royal

Manchester Children’s Hospital

The staff at CYPD, Rochdale

Seymour Grove Health Visiting

Team, Trafford

R Armitage Transport

Anthony Mundey

David Naylor

Ronnie Newbiggin

Bryan Polin

Norman Robinson

Irene Sagar

John Sagar

Barbara Schickhoff-Brown

Bob Sharples

Alan Smith

Bernard Ward

John Whittaker

Sheila Whitworth

Trustee Volunteers:

John Adams

John Sagar

Gaynor Kershaw

John Whittaker

Geraldine Pickering

Pauline Cope

Transport For Sick Children Awards 2010-2011

The League of Mercy Foundation

The League of Mercy Foundation has recently revived a distinguished award that was fi rst given exactly a hundred years ago for voluntary service assisting in the relief of sickness and suffering.

Patricia Brunt - One of the founder members of Transport for Sick Children and worthy recipient during 2010 - 11

Norman Robinson received the Volunteer ot the Year from the Mayor of Stockport, Hazel Lees. The event was organized by Stockport CVS to celebrate volunteering in Stockport. The moderators of the award said they cried when reading Normans nomination.

We are delighted with artwork provided by Littleborough Community Primary School this year. Runners up were Erika, Olivia & Liam from classes 7 & 8.

“Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer”. (Anon)

On behalf of the children we serve, Transport for Sick Children thanks all of our wonderful volunteers.

Gold

Norman RobinsonKeith LearJohn CapstickRonnie NewbigginWayne KelseyThomas BevanColin BradburnDenis EdgarEric HoughtonAlan Berry

Silver

Anthony GregoryWilliam MitchellDavid LeesBernard FawleyAlan SmithJohn WhittakerBernard WardGeoff Lucas

Bronze

Bob SharplesDavid KellyStewart BaleDavid HardwickGeorge GreenAnthony MundeyDavid NaylorElvis Cantemir

Esther GouldenIrene SagarGraham DugganSheila WhitworthSteven LovattDavid HaworthJohn SagarStuart Lodge

This year the Charity decided to give it’s own awards to Volunteers to show appreciation for thier time and energy used to help children and their families from the deprived areas of Greater Manchester.

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Artwork provided by Natasha, Year 5P, North Reddish Primary School, Stockport.

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ANNUAL REPORT2009-2010

Artwork provided by Natasha, Year 5P, North Reddish Primary School, Stockport.

TRANSPORT FOR SICK CHILDRENA volunteer Driver scheme helping to transport childrento hospital and clinic appointments

Transport For Sick Children LimitedRegistered Charity No. 1110618 Registered Company No. 5454582

Printed by Kendall Press Limited 0161 872 9808

Thanks to just some of our supporters

KENDALLPRESS

Commercial Office Solutions 0870 850 1039

TFSC Annual Report 2009-10 27/7/10 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

ANNUAL REPORT2009-2010

Artwork provided by Natasha, Year 5P, North Reddish Primary School, Stockport.

TRANSPORT FOR SICK CHILDRENA volunteer Driver scheme helping to transport childrento hospital and clinic appointments

Transport For Sick Children LimitedRegistered Charity No. 1110618 Registered Company No. 5454582

Printed by Kendall Press Limited 0161 872 9808

Thanks to just some of our supporters

KENDALLPRESS

Commercial Office Solutions 0870 850 1039

Thanks to just some of our supporters

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Artwork provided by Jack C, Class 8, Littleborough Community Primary School, Rochdale.

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