What makes us tick... Annual Review 2003

British Heart Foundation 14 Fitzhardinge Street W1H 6DH Tel 020 7935 0185 Fax 020 7486 5820 www.bhf.org.uk Registered charity number 225971 Company registration number 699547 Contents 2 Director General The aim of the British 4 Medical Director 6 Risk Factors 14 Research Heart Foundation is to 22 Supporting and Caring 30 Get Active 38 Join the Team 46 Shops play a leading role in the 48 Financial Report 53 Thank You 54 How to Contact the BHF fight against cardiovascular disease so that it is no longer a major cause of disability and premature death Director General

The challenges ahead The Director General has shared his in-depth This year we received excellent news for patients knowledge and experience with other medical with heart failure.The BHF has been awarded research charities across the world. He was twice £9.4 million from the New Opportunities Fund Chairman of the UK’s Association of Medical to add an additional 75 heart failure nurses to Research Charities (AMRC). He chaired the our network.This was the result of a huge European Heart Network (EHN), the Brussels- amount of work from staff at all levels and we based alliance of 29 heart organisations from hope to receive further support in the fields 26 European countries, for seven years. He has of rehabilitation and cardiac equipment. also played a leading role in the World Heart Federation (WHF), based in Geneva. The BHF is now fighting heart disease on a much Leslie Busk receiving his Honorary Doctorate with his wife, bigger scale, linking with other organisations on BHF Professor Glennis Haworth By motivating others and sharing his vision Leslie international projects. Awareness campaigns like Busk has united staff, volunteers, supporters and Moving on Heart Week, and fundraising events like the annual medical professionals.This year he was awarded Major General Leslie Busk retires in November London to Brighton Bike Ride, which last year an Honorary Doctorate by Glasgow University in 2003 after nearly 14 years leading the British raised nearly £2.5m, are creating greater impact recognition of his commitment to cardiovascular Heart Foundation and establishing its reputation each year.When I joined the Charity in 1990, there disease research. Leslie says this new-found as the country’s premier and most respected were 22 BHF shops.There is now a national chain status finally brings him closer in rank to Mrs heart health charity. Under his stewardship, the of over 450 BHF shops, which last year achieved Busk – Professor Glennis Haworth, the BHF BHF has raised a staggering £650 million to sales of £48.8m and a profit of £7.9m. Professor of Developmental Cardiology at fund pioneering heart research, education the Institute of Child Health in London. "I feel privileged to have Our public affairs team has set up an All-Party programmes and patient care initiatives. Since Leslie became Director General, the BHF has Parliamentary Group on Heart Disease with 155 Betty McBride worked with so many made dramatic progress in cutting-edge members – 84 MPs and 71 Peers – in Westminster. Director of Marketing and Communications dedicated people, all The aim is to build a forum of politicians who can cardiovascular research, introduced support become informed about heart disease and act as networks for heart patients and established working towards a ambassadors for the BHF. awareness of heart disease in people of all ages and backgrounds. common goal" I feel privileged to have worked with so many dedicated people, all working towards a In 1999, Leslie created the BHF Cardiovascular common goal – to prevent heart disease and Initiative (CVI).This multi-million pound help those who are already suffering from it. programme has brought together teams of researchers and paid for state-of-the-art Heart and circulatory disease is our biggest killer, laboratories and equipment, giving cardiac and to tackle it we need a new generation of specialists the freedom to develop their work. talented young researchers.The first challenge for The success of the CVI has led the BHF Council my successor is to put in place schemes to attract to approve a second programme. these research stars of the future from the UK and overseas.The second challenge is to raise the Leslie brought a sensitive and imaginative money to fund their work, facilities and equipment. approach to patient care. Over the years, he has overseen the development of support, information and expert care networks across the country. BHF Nurses, rehabilitation programmes and heart support groups, backed up by the Heart Information Line, are invaluable resources for patients and their families. Leslie Busk Director General

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The UK is a major player in research into coronary disease in children, through to the dangers heart disease (CHD). Although we have only of hypertension and stress, and the effective one per cent of the world’s population, the UK treatment of high cholesterol levels. contributes more than eight per cent of the research output in the field of cardiology – You’ll find more information about some of our much based on work funded solely by the BHF research outcomes in this review.This is just the or in partnership with other organisations such tip of the iceberg, with many valuable projects as the Medical Research Council or Department still under way, including new research into of Health. Over a recent ten-year period, there 12 genetic triggers for CHD and how fetal were 5,422 research publications on which BHF development affects our future health.We 1 BHF Professor Philip Poole-Wilson is currently President support was acknowledged. of the World Heart Federation have learned a lot but there is so much more we can discover. However, new statistics from the BHF show that 2 John Camm, BHF Professor for 17 years and President although the number of deaths from coronary of the British Cardiac Society for the last two heart disease continues to fall significantly, the UK is still among the countries topping the world The BHF liaises with a huge number of heart fatality league. associated bodies in the field of cardiology and health promotion generally. BHF Professor Philip During the last year, the BHF awarded £50 million Poole-Wilson is currently President of the World Professor Sir Charles George in research grants to continue the vital work on Heart Federation and is closely involved with Medical Director the causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention promoting World Heart Day in September 2004, “We fund a broad range of CHD. with its focus on heart disease and stroke in of research projects from women. Philip’s career has combined laboratory A cornerstone of BHF policy is the support of key science with clinical research involving patients, PhD students, through to individuals, chiefly through the 29 BHF Chairs of and in 1997 he was appointed the first Head Cardiovascular Science at 15 institutions, and we of the world-renowned National Heart & Lung Principal Scientists and have a long-term commitment to these eminent Institute, at the Royal Brompton and Harefield Professors of Cardiology” researchers. Four more Chairs will be taken up Hospitals. in the coming year in London, Leicester and Cambridge. John Camm has been a BHF Professor for 17 years, and has been President of the British Sadly, in the last year Michael Davies, a BHF Cardiac Society (BCS) for the past two years. Professor for over 20 years and former BHF The BCS is a forum for cardiologists and Assistant Medical Director, died. His work associated professionals to share information, advanced our understanding of the events that with the common aim of reducing deaths precede a heart attack. His findings formed the from heart disease. John’s research focuses background to clinical trials of clot-busting on electrophysiology, particularly cardiac therapy and the use of aspirin to prevent further arrhythmias and implantable devices for thrombus formation – treatments that have controlling heart rhythms, for example saved thousands of lives worldwide. Michael’s pacemakers and defibrillators. modesty belied his considerable achievements and he was particularly interested in helping We fund a broad range of research projects from young people become researchers. In his PhD students, through to Principal Scientists and memory, the BHF has established the Michael Professors of Cardiology. In the past year our Davies Young Investigator Award to be researchers have made important advances in presented annually. our understanding of different aspects of heart disease – from the causes of congenital heart

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Risk Factors In the UK, someone has a heart attack every two minutes and coronary heart disease is the single most common cause of premature death.The BHF runs campaigns to raise awareness of the risk factors and gives practical advice on ways to lead a healthy lifestyle more inside more inside

Our website has more pages than War and Peace – a wealth of information about heart health, as well as heart disease, and news about what the BHF does to help. Go to www.bhf.org.uk

One in five adults is obese and the number is rising.We joined forces with the BBC Diet Trials to discover the truth behind the UK’s most popular diets

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Take Note of Your Heart do to reduce their risk of developing Heartland format allows primary school teachers Heart and circulatory disease is the single biggest cardiovascular disease.The new BHF booklet Starting in September 2002, the BHF- to use it as a science resource and to support killer of women in the UK, but BHF research Your heart, smoking and how to give up provides commissioned ‘Heartland’TV series delivered literacy hour for Key Stage One. Sections on shows that only a quarter of women recognise top tips on breaking the habit. accessible information on caring for your heart recognising different food groups and choosing this, with far more seeing cancer as the greater in 12 half-hour shows.We were the first UK a balanced diet involve exercises such as threat. In fact, one in six women will die of Cholesterol – it bothers you least, but charity to use this innovative approach and deciding what food to take on a picnic, while coronary heart disease (CHD); that’s four times should worry you most... reached 400,000 viewers over six months. "On the Beach" addresses the problem of more than the number of women who die from High blood cholesterol is a major cause of heart children’s increasingly sedentary lives by looking breast cancer. disease and worryingly an estimated seven out Speaking about ‘Heartland’,presenter Maggie at different seaside activities for keeping fit and of ten people over 45 have high cholesterol Philbin said: "It would be great if everyone got having fun. To coincide with Valentine’s Day 2003, we ran the levels.That’s why the BHF launched a new to see it, because we all suffer from the ‘it won’t Take Note of Your Heart campaign to focus on campaign to get people to take notice of happen to me!’ syndrome. But it could happen, Primary teacher Louise De Fusco said: "The women’s heart health issues. this problem. very easily. Almost everyone probably knows children loved the bright colours and the someone who has been affected by heart cartoon characters.The picnic section built As part of this campaign, the BHF developed a A national TV advert ran showing a series disease." on the work we’ve already covered on healthy special website for women (www.bhf.org.uk/women) of animated characters worrying about the eating and they are getting good at designing to provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for lifestyle and heart outward signs of ageing, such as getting Spreading the word healthy menus." health advice. An exciting element of this site is wrinkles, but showing scant regard for the South Asians living in the UK have a higher an interactive ‘virtual fridge’ where visitors are health of their hearts. premature death rate from CHD than average – encouraged to select food items and are then 46 per cent higher for men and 51 per cent presented with a healthy recipe choice.There Currently, almost half of all deaths from CHD higher for women. As part of our continuing were over 10,000 visits to this new website in the UK are due to raised cholesterol levels. commitment to raise awareness of heart health, during its launch week. Cutting down on saturated fats, increasing we have delivered talks to Asian organisations, physical activity and eating more fresh fruit and taken part in health fairs and awareness 5 6 7 The website includes true stories about women and vegetables all help to lower your cholesterol days throughout the year. whose lives have been changed by heart disease. level. If you’re concerned about your blood cholesterol level, speak to your doctor about a An initiative for Muslims, launched with the BHF- Primary school learning support assistant Diane simple test when you’re next at your GP’s surgery. funded Asian Quitline, involved training Imams Dukelow, a 36-year-old mother-of-two, had a (religious leaders) on how to reduce the risk of heart attack when she was only 33. Diane said, The truth about healthy eating CHD.Then, during Ramadan when the mosques "I thought you only had to start worrying about An estimated 45 per cent of men and 34 per were particularly full, the Imams delivered the these things when you got older.You really don’t cent of women in the UK are overweight, and messages to their congregations. During their 1 – 3 Children in Louise De Fusco’s class enjoying using think it could happen to you until it does." an additional 20 per cent of men and 19 per holy month, Muslims fast during daylight hours The Big Heart Book cent of women are obese – a major risk factor and also don’t smoke – making it an ideal time 4 BHF Ethnic Strategy Co-ordinator Qaim Zaidi promoting Since the heart attack, Diane has changed her for developing CHD.To give practical help with to kick the habit. the Asian Quitline at a Mela – an Asian fair lifestyle. She goes to the gym and eats a more weight loss, the BHF joined forces with the BBC 5 presented the BBC ‘Diet Trials’,putting healthy diet. Most significantly, she has given up on ‘Diet Trials’,to unlock the myths about dieting. Dr Khalid Anis of the Muslim Council of Britain popular diets to the test smoking: "I always said I’d give up, but just never said: "There are both religious and health reasons 6 Our cholesterol ad – "As we grow older, turns out the thing got round to it. It was definitely the most difficult During the 14-part series, a number of different for Muslims to stop tobacco use.We are very glad that bothers us least is the thing that should worry us most…" 2 3 8 9 10 change to my lifestyle, but it has also made the diets were tried and tested by over 300 eager to be working jointly with the BHF and local 7 Diane Dukelow changed her lifestyle after suffering a heart most difference. I feel so much better now." volunteers.Viewers were encouraged to join in NHS services to support members of our attack when she was only 33 years old and were provided with practical information to communities in this way." 8 Sponsored by Legal & General, our new booklet gives Your heart, smoking and how to give up help them embrace a heart-healthy lifestyle and practical advice on stopping smoking Smoking causes a fifth of all CHD in the UK, reduce their risk of heart disease.The pack Catching them young! 9 Maggie Philbin and Professor Sir Charles George, the BHF’s taking the lives of 26,000 people each year from included a diet diary, Step-O-Meter, and healthy The Big Heart Book, launched on World Heart Day Medical Director, on the set of our ‘Heartlands’TV show coronary heart disease alone. Giving up smoking eating information. 2002, teaches four to seven-year-olds about their 10 Select ingredients from the ‘virtual fridge’ on our Women is one of the most important things people can hearts, healthy eating and exercise.The book’s & Health website and receive healthy recipe ideas

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Research BHF-funded research investigates the causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, Britain’s biggest killer.Why do apparently healthy adults die suddenly? Is your future heart health written in your genes? Can a tablet reduce cholesterol levels? How do you lower blood pressure? And how can snake venom help? more inside more inside

Cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins are being prescribed more frequently following the world famous Heart Protection Study

Our research showed that patients who ate more fruit and vegetables on the advice of a practice nurse experienced a beneficial drop in blood pressure

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Tackling high blood pressure in communicating these health education Fast action on angina of coronary heart disease with the publication The World Health Organization has named high messages in the community." Angina is a huge problem in the UK – 2.1 million of its third set of results in The Lancet. blood pressure as one of the major risk factors people either have or have had the condition. for heart attacks and strokes, and it affects nearly Sudden death The research suggests that doctors should now give a quarter of all adults in the UK.There is currently The BHF demonstrated its ongoing commitment The European Society of Cardiology Congress in cholesterol-lowering statins routinely to anyone with no cure for the condition and most people with to unravelling the mystery of sudden cardiac Berlin provided a platform to launch the results diabetes who has a substantial risk of heart attack high blood pressure need lifelong treatment death, with the news of three major studies into of a large BHF-funded study into angina. The or stroke – irrespective of their cholesterol level. with drugs. this tragic condition which has been called ‘adult findings showed that quick action – rather than 4 cot death’. the ‘watch and wait’ regime that many patients are However, these ground-breaking results mean In December 2002, eagerly awaited results were currently placed under – could save thousands of that current guidelines for treating diabetes launched from the largest-ever study into the In March 2002, the BHF’s Associate Medical people from the misery of living with angina. must be revamped. If the findings are acted on link between blood pressure and coronary heart Director Dr Tim Bowker, unveiled the first results promptly, researchers predict that 10,000 heart disease.The findings of the study, jointly funded from a large-scale study, showing that the number BHF Professor Keith Fox, leading the research attacks, strokes and revascularisation operations by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and the of people whose sudden deaths are unexplained at the University of Edinburgh, explains: "For the could be prevented each year in the UK – and Medical Research Council, were published in could be far greater than is officially recorded. first time this provides scientific evidence that a staggering one million worldwide. the prestigious medical journal, The Lancet. the number of people who will go on to suffer The report showed that in just over four per further from severe angina or a threatened heart Snakes Alive BHF Professor Rory Collins and colleagues cent of cases of sudden death among apparently attack can be cut in half by carrying out well- Snake venom was the unlikely subject of one at the University of Oxford analysed data from healthy adults under the age of 65, no cause established surgical treatments, such as of the BHF’s project grants awarded in 2002. 61 worldwide observational studies – involving could be found – despite a full post-mortem angioplasty, without delay." The study aims to unlock the potential of snake one million adults – and found that even examination.The study recommended these venom as a powerful new therapy to prevent minimal reductions in blood pressure for the types of death should be universally labelled as Glasgow kiss of life cardiovascular disease. whole population could have a significant ‘sudden adult death syndrome’ so that the size In the heart disease capital of the UK, a team of The treatment of serious conditions such as heart impact on the number of premature deaths. of the problem can be better understood and pioneering researchers is joining forces to help 5 causes investigated. tackle Britain’s biggest killer. attack and stroke rely on stopping the activation The research also identified people who would of platelets which can form a clot. Snake venom benefit from drug treatment to lower blood Just a month later, the BHF invested £1.6 million Leading the way is Professor Anna Dominiczak, is already known to contain a variety of toxins pressure – particularly older people and those at into a new research programme to discover who holds the BHF Chair of Cardiovascular which can either bring on or, in this case, stop risk because of other factors such as diabetes – whether hundreds of adults in the UK could be Medicine and heads up the cardiovascular this process.The results of the study could lead regardless of their current blood pressure level. at risk from potentially fatal heart arrhythmias research team at Glasgow University. Anna is to important developments in treatments to after taking over-the-counter remedies for also heavily involved in the development of benefit heart patients. And, the age-old advice to ‘eat your greens’ was common complaints such as hay fever or the proposed £10.8 million state-of-the-art BHF given fresh backing in 2002 following the results indigestion.The results are expected in the next research centre to be built in the heart of of another study funded by the BHF,involving five years and could help draw up a blacklist of Glasgow’s academic community. patients from two GP surgeries in Oxford. drugs for people who may be prone to these Findings, also published in The Lancet, showed adverse reactions. Professor Dominiczak says: "What we need to 1 Dr Tim Bowker, BHF Associate Medical Director, is leading research into how many people could be affected by Sudden that patients who ate more fruit and vegetables understand is the complex interplay of genes Adult Death Syndrome on the advice of their practice nurse experienced And, the results of a pan-European study, and many environmental factors. Patients want supported by the Foundation, brought hope to 2 In Oxford, researchers conducted the largest-ever study into a beneficial drop in blood pressure. to know whether there is a genetic predisposition the link between coronary heart disease (CHD) and high blood many families who may be at an increased risk that means other members of their family will pressure, involving data on one million adults Fruit and vegetables are rich in antioxidants of sudden adult death.The Cambridge-based 6 suffer a heart attack. But before we can tell them 3 Eating more fruit and vegetables could reduce the risk of CHD that help prevent the ‘furring’ of the arteries researchers have identified an inherited the answers, we must change our approach to that causes coronary heart disease, but people abnormality in the heart which could now pave 4 Wider prescription of cholesterol-lowering statins could cardiovascular research and fully investigate the prevent a predicted 10,000 cases of cardiovascular disease each in the UK still only eat half the recommended the way for a new test to assess an individual’s genetic causes rather than just treating the year in the UK five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. risk from lethal heart rhythms.The team suggests symptoms." 5 BHF Professor Anna Dominiczak, Director of the BHF that the lives of many people could be saved by Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre Professor Sir Charles George says: "This study implanting a mini-defibrillator which would Cholesterol, Type II diabetes and statins reinforces the fact that prevention is better than 6 The BHF is funding analysis of previously untested snake restart their heart should it go into sudden The world-famous Heart Protection Study venom to identify toxins that could help treat heart attacks cure and that nurses play an important role cardiac arrest. continued to bring new hope to people at risk and strokes

18 British Heart Foundation Annual Review 2003 British Heart Foundation Annual Review 2003 19 “A lifeline for heart patients” Supporting and Caring We help people living with heart disease, as well as those trying to prevent it. BHF Nurses support patients and their families in their own homes. Through our publications, telephone helpline and website we encourage people to take their heart health into their own hands more inside more inside

BHF cardiac liaison nurses offer practical and emotional support to patients and families in their own homes

In January 2003 our telephone helpline 08450 70 80 70 was launched nationally to give medical information and support to people often struggling to come to terms with a heart condition

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The nursing network many sufferers.We also set up a special training accurate and confidential information on a and evaluating their use. It is vital to use the BHF cardiac liaison nurses give practical and course for the nurses. Feedback from patients wide range of issues relating to heart disease. defibrillator within a few minutes of a cardiac emotional support to patients and families in and their families about our first 16 nurses is arrest to stand a good chance of saving a life. their own homes, helping them to manage their very positive and often moving: The team of cardiac nurses and heart information This is why we need to make sure community condition and improve their confidence.We officers provides help and support by giving responders work under ambulance currently fund 42 BHF Nurses.They work with "Without a specialist nurse who do you information to patients and their families.The service control. GPs, practice nurses and health visitors, making phone when you're worried? You can't phone department responded to 19,000 enquiries 4 sure that patients are followed up and risk a consultant and say 'do you remember my during the last year.The majority came from Changing behaviour factors are monitored. dad?' But you can phone the nurse – she patients and their carers, others from health No matter how much we encourage people came here and sorted it all out. I would feel professionals and the media. Call the Heart to stop smoking, manage their weight and be Our first three paediatric cardiac liaison nurses very lonely without her – I feel like she's a friend. Information Line on 08450 70 80 70. physically active, actually motivating patients to are working with children with heart problems She's very honest – not brutal – she just tells change their habits remains a challenge.The BHF at Alder Hey Hospital, Liverpool.This year ten you the truth." Publications for all is funding three major projects which maximize more will be appointed in hospitals nationwide We produce booklets, videos, posters and the recovery of heart patients. and we are funding a pilot of six acute coronary BHF heart failure nurse Judith Fisher is based other resources for patients recovering from syndrome nurses. at South Leicestershire Primary Care Trust: heart disease, and for children and adults Steve Rollnick and Linda Speck are clinical "It's my job to help patients adjust to living with trying to prevent it.The aim is to encourage psychologists in the Maesteg area of Wales, a It's time to tackle heart failure heart failure.When sufferers are first diagnosed people to take their heart health into their heart disease hotspot.Their project aims to train Heart failure doesn't mean the heart has they have to learn how to look after themselves own hands. all health professionals working in the hospital stopped, but that it isn't pumping properly. and control their condition.When you have heart and community, including GPs and practice It occurs when the heart muscle becomes failure just going upstairs can feel like climbing This year we produced a new booklet, Good nurses, in a method of counselling called damaged – often after a heart attack. It affects a mountain. I visit them in their own homes, or service? The National Service Framework for motivational interviewing.These skills will then around 880,000 people in the UK and for most phone them to keep in touch and offer support coronary heart disease – a guide for patients be used to encourage local heart patients to take patients there is no cure. for as long as they need it." with accompanying leaflets on conditions more exercise and maintain lifestyle changes. 6 7 like diabetes, angina and high blood pressure. Many sufferers remain undiagnosed and are not We have now been awarded £9.4 million The Charity also held a national workshop for getting the treatment and support they need.To from the New Opportunities Fund to provide Over 3.5 million booklets in our essential Heart health professionals and researchers to discuss educate the public and health professionals, we an additional 75 heart failure nurses who will Information Series were distributed over the schemes that are already proving successful. ran a high-profile media campaign in June 2002. enable us to support thousands more patients. year.We also provide information for health professionals, such as Factfile, a monthly bulletin A controversial advert showed a woman with a Giving patients a voice for GPs and annual statistics on coronary heart bag over her head, fighting for breath: "I've got Heart support groups provide a forum for disease.You can order publications from our heart failure. And this is what it feels like every patients and carers to share experiences, website or by ringing our orderline on morning." A second ad showed a liquid-filled activities and ideas for recovery.The BHF acts 01604 640016. beaker: "The problem with heart failure isn't the as an umbrella organisation for over 300 patient 1 – 4 BHF Nurse Judith Fisher visits heart failure patient Dennis Heathcote in his own home, monitoring his condition pain in your heart, it's the fluid in your lungs." heart support groups in and Wales. Machines that save lives and helping him manage it We provide vital cardiac equipment for use in 5 Defibrillators The BHF provides these life-saving machines The campaign was a huge success. Over Hearty Voices is the BHF's new network of hospital and in the community. A defibrillator to police, fire services, other trained first aiders and GPs who 17,500 people called the campaign hotline heart patient and carer representatives.We is the machine that can jumpstart a heart that can reach the casualty more quickly than the ambulance 9 for an information pack and 9,000 people support and train them to engage with health has stopped beating. Last year the BHF provided 6 Heart Information Line Cardiac Nurse Alison Shaw and visited the heart failure section of our website professionals in the planning, monitoring and more than 200 defibrillators to community her colleagues run the Charity’s national helpline (www.bhf.org.uk). Calls to our medical development of health services. So far over responders – trained first aiders who treat 7 Publications We produce heart health information information team increased by 57 per cent. 225 have joined the national register. casualties in public places – and 150 more for people of all ages. to GPs who are likely to get to a patient more 8 Heart failure This successful media campaign raised A lifeline for sufferers Heart Information Line quickly than the ambulance service.The BHF awareness of the condition and its serious effects Last year the BHF began to fund specialist heart In January 2003 we launched a national is mapping the location of defibrillators 9 Heart support groups There are now over 300 patient failure nurses who have provided a lifeline for telephone helpline to provide up-to-date, and identifying gaps, as well as recording groups affiliated to the BHF in England & Wales

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Get Active The BHF encourages physical activity among people of all ages and many of our fundraising events focus on getting active too.You can cycle from London to Brighton each year, take part in a Walkabout event or trek the Inca trail – raising cash, having fun and reaping the health benefits at the same time more inside more inside

Taking 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise, such as brisk walking or jogging, on at least five days each week, significantly improves your heart health

Have a look at the ‘event finder’ on our website, www.bhf.org.uk, to find details of a bike ride in your area, or request a copy of our Bike For BHF brochure

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Skipping along materials employers need to increase the activity gives people like me a better chance of You can find details of our activity The BHF’s National Skipping Festival is part of levels of their staff and avoid some of the crucial a successful heart operation." initiatives and all our fundraising our ongoing initiative for schools, Jump Rope issues affecting today’s sedentary organisations. events on our website, www.bhf.org.uk. For Heart, which promotes the health benefits of A big thank you to everyone who ran or rode So don't just sit there...! skipping as well as having raised over £6.5 million Legal & General recognises the benefits of a for us in 2002 including all the riders on the BHF’s in sponsorship money so far. In May 2002, the healthy workforce and chose to sponsor the 2002 London to Brighton Bike Ride – the 27th in Festival at Loughborough University attracted a Toolkit. Jane Dale, Director, Group Risk at Legal & the event’s history. A clash with football’s World 3 record 688 children from across the country.They General said: "Activity in the workplace has real Cup meant that not all those who registered made took part in skipping tricks and stunts as well as benefits to an organisation and that’s why we are it to the start line! However, the 24,000 cyclists who watching the highly skilful demonstration teams sponsoring the Workplace Health Activity Toolkit. completed the 58-mile trip from South London to strut their stuff.With our research showing that It seemed a good idea to demonstrate our the Brighton seafront raised a record amount of the number of obese six-year-olds has doubled commitment to it by getting active ourselves." nearly £2.5 million for the Charity. since 1990, the BHF is keen for children to learn Some members of the team are now gearing that getting active is not just good for your heart up to become BHF Heart Runners in the Flora Every Step You Take but fun too. London Marathon next April. In April 2002, the BHF launched a campaign to show that "every step counts" when it comes Don’t Just Sit There Runners and riders to improving heart health. Seventy thousand In 2002, we ran a competition for 11–16-year-olds All over the country, people run and cycle in Step-O-Meters were made available to motivate called ‘Don’t Just Sit There’.Young people were events for the BHF.Some, like the Canary Wharf people who do little or no exercise to aim for the invited to design a poster, leaflet, video or 3D jog, now in its sixth year, are organised by the 10,000 steps a day that experts recommend.The object which would encourage their peers to BHF.In others, for example the BUPA Great North campaign was part of the five-year Walking the 5 adopt heart-healthy lifestyles. Run or the Flora Light Challenge, people join the Way to Health Initiative (WHI) launched with the BHF Heart Runners team and take part wearing Countryside Agency in October 2000. By April The winning entry was a 3D model of a heart – BHF T-shirts to raise sponsorship money for us. 2003, over 2,000 WHI volunteers have been 6 7 one side depicting a healthy heart and the Heart Runners team members receive lots of trained to lead walks, many of them in areas appropriate lifestyle messages, and the other a support, including daily training plans, and of poor health. ‘sick’ heart with all the bad habits to avoid.We nutritional and fundraising advice. reproduced the model as a widely distributed Spectacular World Experiences hologram poster, which was subsequently In the 2002 Flora London Marathon, 300 Heart If it’s adventure you yearn for, the BHF can shortlisted for the Education Resources Award Runners succeeded in raising over £300,000. In provide the trip of a lifetime with our World 2003. Although only one entry could win, we 2004, with the extra backing of being one of the Experiences. Early in 2003,Terry Street took part hope that the other 794 young people who took Flora London Marathon’s official charities, the BHF in our China’s Vanishing World Trek and raised part have won a future free of heart disease by is hoping to attract even more Heart Runners over £4,000 for the BHF.He wrote: "I had no idea 1 – 3 It’s great exercise and great fun Over 2,250 groups register for Jump Rope For Heart every year learning the heart health messages early in life. and raise £1.5 million. how staggering the experience would be.The physical trek was mind-blowing: the scale and 4 No competition Every cyclist is a winner on the renowned London to Brighton Bike Ride Get moving at work If you need extra inspiration to join the natural beauty of the gorges was inspiring.We In spring 2003, we launched a new initiative to Heart Runners team look no further than BHF all felt privileged to have walked paths that will 5 Legal & General employees embracing the WHAT ‘Active @ Work’ challenge with a lunchtime run help employers tackle the negative impact that supporter John Fisher. Forty-one-year-old John vanish, to have seen the enormity of the Samaria lack of exercise can have on both the health of had a heart transplant three years ago and since Dam project, and to have visited China at such 6 The 3-D model which won our "Don’t Just Sit There" competition was reproduced as a hologram poster to 89 their employees and the health of their business. then has run in two London Marathons for the a developing stage." spread the word about heart-healthy habits Studies suggest that physical activity programmes BHF as well as cycling the London to Brighton 7 Stepping out Volunteers research routes and lead groups at work reduce absenteeism by up to 20 per cent Bike Ride. He said: World Experiences planned for 2004/5 include on walks – go to www.whi.org.uk for more details and that physically active employees take 27 per trekking the Inca trail in Peru and cycling South 8 Heart transplant patient John Fisher encourages others cent fewer days of sick leave. "Taking part in these events is a great Africa’s Garden Route. In the words of Andrea to join him running the Flora London Marathon for the BHF achievement for anyone. And for me, the Jones, another BHF World Experience participant: 9 Our amazing World Experiences offer treks, runs and rides The Workplace Health Activity Toolkit (WHAT) opportunity to raise money for the BHF is an "I forged great friendships. An important cause, a through spectacular scenery – Terry Street found the gorges provides the information, practical ideas and added bonus because the research they fund unique adventure – what are you waiting for?" in China "mind-blowing"

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Join the Team The support of individuals, companies and trusts is helping us to fund life-saving research, education and care projects.Volunteers help on a regular or casual basis, assisting with our events or organising their own

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We rely on a network of loyal volunteers to work with us in running our regional fundraising events. Their enthusiasm is often motivated by personal experience of heart disease

Our dedicated team of volunteers and new trading opportunities have helped keep BHF shops at the top of customers’ shopping lists

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Regular giving commended by the Association of Charity Shops of a young woman. Gerry and Derrick were part Candis We are grateful for every donation, no matter in their Young Volunteer of the Year competition. of a team of volunteers who helped establish the We were delighted to be chosen by Candis Club how large or small, but regular donations are The award aims to find the volunteer who has South Wales Bike Ride as one of Wales’ leading to be one of three charities to benefit from sales crucial to our work as they allow us to plan shown exceptional commitment and performance, charity events. Last year’s ride raised £54,000. of their monthly magazine Candis. In 2003, the ongoing research projects. Our 30,000 CORE and who has made a measurable difference to first year of our partnership, we hope to raise 8 9 supporters (Committed to Ongoing Research the shop in which they work. Christopher always Legacies over £200,000.The magazine carries a feature and Education) give an average of £5 via direct supports in-store campaigns by giving out Legacies are vital to the work of the BHF, about the British Heart Foundation every month, debit to the BHF every month. donation bags or promoting volunteering. In accounting for almost half of our total income. providing an excellent opportunity for the addition he helps to sort, steam and tag the Leaving a gift in your will to the BHF costs you charity to reach thousands of Candis readers Gift Aid donated clothing as well as helping on the shop nothing in your lifetime. However, it ensures that and inform them of different areas of our work. Gift Aid enables the BHF to claim tax back on floor. In short, he does a little bit of everything. others benefit in the future, by allowing us to donations, providing permission has been given continue the fight against heart disease. Often, Trusts by the donor. Since April 2000, BHF has claimed Support your local shop relatives write to us to explain the reasons Charitable trusts and foundations support all back over £2 million.Thousands of people signed With a national chain of charity shops we always behind the legacy: aspects of BHF work across the UK. One trust, up to Gift Aid in 2002 at no extra cost to need nearly new clothes, books, bric-a-brac, toys which wishes to remain anonymous, generously themselves, raising an additional £876,000. and household items as well as volunteers. Call "In 1977 my dear wife Esmé had serious heart funded the Active for Later Life programme. in at your local shop, or ring our shops line on failure and we nearly lost her. However, thanks to This pioneering initiative seeks to involve older Payroll giving 0870 120 4141. the expertise of the team at Southampton who people of all ages and abilities in physical activity Many of our supporters choose to donate tax gave her a plastic valve, she was able to enjoy to suit their needs.The support of the trust effectively through their monthly salary, and we Community events another 25 years of happy married life. Sadly, she enabled us to produce an affordable resource work with companies to promote this simple We rely on a network of loyal volunteers to work died in January aged 84, but in her will she left a pack and distribute this much-needed 7 10 11 and valuable form of giving. with us in running our regional fundraising small legacy to your organisation, and in humble information to hundreds of organisations events.Their enthusiasm is often motivated by gratitude I enclose my cheque for £200 in which support older people. 2 3 4 "At Legal & General we view payroll giving as personal experience of heart disease. fulfilment of her wishes." an integral part of our Community Involvement Wing Commander James Manning Affinity credit card programme. We feel it is important to offer our Jenny’s personal best An easy way to show your support for the BHF employees the benefits of supporting the Jenny Abrahamsson runs a country pub near Learn life-saving skills is to carry our new affinity credit card. For every charitable organisations close to their hearts Yeovil, Somerset with husband Chris. Eleven Did you know that over 270,000 people in the UK cardholder recruited via the BHF,MBNA will make through this simple and effective way of giving. years ago, Jenny’s father George died suddenly suffer a heart attack each year – that's one heart a minimum contribution of £25 to the BHF when Payroll giving provides charities such as the BHF of a heart attack while in the pub garden. Jenny attack every two minutes. In a third of cases the the card is first used.We will also receive 35p for with an important regular and long-term income was moved by the tragedy to set about raising victim dies before reaching hospital. Most cardiac every £100 spent on card purchases. For more that allows them to plan ahead and commit funds for the BHF.For four years, she and four arrests (when the heart stops pumping information visit www.bhf.org.uk/card. funds to essential projects", says Nicola Marshall, customers joined in the BHF Devon Heart Cycle effectively) occur at home. Emergency life Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Ride.Then Jenny decided to organise her own support (ELS) teaches the simple but essential 1 Heart Cycle Ride Jenny Abrahamsson and her staff and Legal & General Group plc. event, the White Post Inn Heart Cycle Ride. Last skills needed to keep someone alive until regulars set off on their annual bike ride in Yeovil summer, over 100 cyclists rode 25, 50 or even professional help arrives. 2 Young Volunteer Award Christopher Samuels with his A gift in memory 100 miles in memory of George, raising £11,000, award and manager Fran Lewis outside the Romford BHF shop 12 13 Many people choose to remember a friend bringing Jenny’s total contribution to £50,000. Heartstart UK is an initiative to promote ELS 3 Candis This partnership will raise over £200,000 for the BHF or relative by sending an in memoriam gift to This year Jenny and 100 of her staff and regulars training, which the BHF has been funding and 4 Chris and Jenny Abrahamsson 5 6 the British Heart Foundation instead of funeral rode in support of her husband Chris, who is co-ordinating for eight years.There are over 800 flowers or on the anniversary of their loved one’s recovering from a heart bypass operation. of these schemes across the UK, based in schools, 5 Heartstart UK Promoting training in emergency life support skills death. Last year, almost £4m was raised through businesses, police colleges, dental practices and in memoriam gifts. Welsh wonders even prisons. Last year 150,000 members of the 6 Welsh wonders Derrick Morris and Gerry Lawler receiving their silver Long Service Award badges for 15 years’ service to Stalwarts of the Swansea BHF branch are Derrick public were trained.This year’s challenge is to the British Heart Foundation Christopher’s award Morris and Gerry Lawler who have been key increase the number of training schemes in 7 – 15 Community Events People raise money for us in all Christopher Samuel, 19, has worked as a supporters of the BHF over the last 20 years. schools in England and Wales, building on our sorts of ways.Thousands jog round Canary Wharf; one man volunteer in the Romford BHF shop for two years Derrick is Europe’s longest surviving heart success in Scotland and Northern Ireland. rode a scooter around the M25 101 times with great dedication. Christopher was highly transplant (23 years), having received the heart

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In July 2002, British Heart Foundation Shops Transplant Games and the World Transplant won the Charity Finance Magazine Award for Games as well as finding time to volunteer in producing the highest profit per shop per our shop every week. week of any major charity shop group. Specialist shopping In a difficult year for the high street and the With 450 British Heart Foundation shops charity shop sector, BHF shops were also affected currently trading across the UK, we have also by the economic climate. However, the outlook been branching out into other product areas. is more positive and we are pleased to say that Our specialist Furniture & Electrical stores are trade is now improving. proving popular with a broad range of customers from students to landlords.They meet a real Give A Little, Gain A Lot need within their local communities for good- In September 2002, we launched a new quality second-hand furniture and also help to volunteer recruitment campaign, supported by protect the environment by recycling furniture Gloria Hunniford, entitled Give A Little, Gain A Lot. and white goods, so that fewer items end up Volunteers are the BHF’s lifeblood and they in landfills. contribute approximately 27,000 man hours a week to our shops.The campaign highlighted The stores look like a cross between Courts the benefits of volunteering, such as making and Currys.They sell everything from beds to new friends and learning new skills.The message bric-a-brac, washing machines and wardrobes, reached eight million people through coverage computers and hi-fis, televisions and fridges. in the local media and 1,200 volunteers were recruited. A huge amount of preparation work goes into opening a Furniture & Electrical store. Managers 2 3 Champion volunteers work closely with local Trading Standards Officers We communicate directly with our volunteers, to ensure that we comply with stringent fire updating them with important news and events safety and electrical equipment regulations. which affect them and their shops.Volunteers also like to read about where the money they Bob Murray manages the BHF Furniture & help to raise is being spent and how their Electrical store which opened in Wallington, involvement is really making a difference. Surrey in January 2003. Bob said: "I’m very proud of what we’ve achieved here. I’ve got a great One of our corporate partners,Tetley, has been team of staff and volunteers who enjoy the encouraging our outstanding shop volunteers relaxed and friendly atmosphere.We recycle a to step forward with their Tetley Champion tonne and a half of furniture a day and are open competition.This provided an excellent seven days a week. Delivering and collecting opportunity to reward publicly some of the items, carrying them to customers’ cars, most many exceptional volunteers we are lucky of our volunteers need to be very fit." One of enough to have in our shops teams. Over 300 Bob’s volunteers repairs the washing machines volunteers were nominated by their colleagues and vacuum cleaners, another checks PCs, while 4 5 and 33 winners were chosen.The prizes, Red others clean and polish the furniture so it’s all Letter Day vouchers, were in tune with the shipshape for sale. competition’s spirit of living life to the full.

June Buckley from our Halifax shop was our 1 – 5 Our new Furniture & Electrical store in Wallington, overall winner.Transplant patient June has Surrey.With five of these specialist stores now trading, we won over 20 medals in the Annual British plan to open another five during the coming financial year

46 British Heart Foundation Annual Review 2003 Financial Report Financial Highlights

The Foundation is pleased to report another Minimum Funding Requirement. very successful year both in fundraising and Net incoming resources available for charitable Income 1994/2003 Charitable Expenditure 1994/2003 in expenditure on the objectives.This positive application rose by 4% to £67.4m. outcome would not have been possible without £m the immense amount of work done by our Regular expenditure on the Foundation’s main 90 thousands of volunteers in both the shops and objective, research (before taking into account our fundraising branches, together with the £1.8m of returned endowments), rose by £5.5m 80 efforts of the dedicated team of paid employees. to £51.3m, an increase of 12%.The main areas of expansion were in the funding of the 70 The Foundation’s gross income rose by 7% Foundation’s chairs of cardiovascular medicine, to over £124m. Legacy fundraising rose by longer-term research projects called programme 60 8% to £38.3m, an all-time record, while regular grants and special projects. Expenditure on 50 voluntary income rose by £0.3m to £23.5m. project grants, research projects up to three This includes £4.2m from in memoriam years in length, fell marginally, while fellowships 40 donations, £5.9m from regular donors in remained constant. response to direct appeals, and over £2.4m 30 raised on the BHF London to Brighton Bike Total spending on education and care projects Ride. Community fundraising events run by rose this year by £2.2m to exceed £15 million. 20 the regions and branches, together with Increased expenditure by the Rehabilitation other participation events, raised over £4.7m. and Secondary Prevention Committee and 10 Exceptional voluntary income rose by £2.6m the funding of trainee Echo technicians by the 0 (119%) to £4.8m. Fundraising for the Glasgow Hospital Care and Professional Training Committee 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 Cardiac Research Centre contributed £0.7m, accounted for most of this.The costs of the Heart while the growth in value of returned chair Information telephone service rose, reflecting the Retail Profit CVI - Education and Care endowments (which had not been designated ‘in increased use of this facility by the public. Investment Income CVI - Research perpetuity’) contributed £2.7m; the three which General Fundraising Education and Care had been so designated were received In addition to regular charitable expenditure Legacy Fundraising Research in full as endowment fund income of £1.4m. a further £1.7m was awarded in conjunction with research projects within the Cardiovascular Gross income from retail sales rose by nearly Initiative, which had been launched in 1999-2000. Income (£m) 93/94 94/95 95/96 96/97 97/98 98/99 99/00 00/01 01/02 02/03 £3m (6%) to £48.8m. However, the net profit from this activity (which primarily arises from The world’s equity markets suffered significantly Legacy Fundraising 16.7 19.3 20.3 20.8 22.7 26.4 31.9 31.2 35.6 38.3 BHF Charity Shops) fell by 4% (£0.3m) to £7.9m. for a third year and although only 50% of its General Fundraising 9.8 11.0 13.3 14.3 15.5 17.0 19.2 23.5 25.3 28.3 investment portfolio is held in equities, the Investment Income 5.3 5.5 6.4 6.5 8.0 7.4 10.3 9.2 9.0 8.9 Income from the Foundation’s portfolio of Foundation gave up a further £40.1m of the Retail Profit 2.1 4.5 5.9 8.9 9.9 7.3 7.6 6.2 8.3 7.9 investments, which fell by £0.1m to £8.9m, £101m investment gains it had enjoyed in 33.9 40.3 45.9 50.5 56.1 58.1 69.0 70.1 78.2 83.4 continued to suffer from the increasing impact the decade to March 2000. As a result, a £28m of the Government’s phased removal of dividend transfer from the chairs maintenance fund was tax recovery. required to maintain the Foundation’s general Expenditure on reserve at £9m, representing less than one objectives (£m) 93/94 94/95 95/96 96/97 97/98 98/99 99/00 00/01 01/02 02/03 Expenditure on fundraising and publicity grew year’s operating costs. by 19% to £16.0m, partly as a consequence Research 20.2 28.2 31.6 36.8 39.4 43.2 40.2 40.4 45.8 49.6 of additional investment in staff both in the Education and Care 3.9 4.1 4.4 6.6 8.7 9.6 12.8 14.5 12.9 15.1 regions and at head office, but also because CVI - Research ------15.0 6.4 8.1 1.7 the Foundation made a special payment of CVI - Education and Care ------3.6 5.7 - - £1.4m to the staff pension scheme to restore its 100% funded position under the statutory 24.1 32.3 36.0 43.4 48.1 52.8 71.6 67.0 66.8 66.4

48 British Heart Foundation Annual Review 2003 British Heart Foundation Annual Review 2003 49 Group Statement of Financial Activities Group Balance Sheet Group statement of financial activities for the year ended 31 March 2003 at 31 March 2003

2003 2002 2003 2002 General Designated Restricted Endowment Total Total £000 £000 fund funds funds funds funds funds £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 Tangible assets 19,819 17,348 Incoming resources Investments 168,632 209,157 Legacies 38,196 - 108 - 38,304 35,607 Current assets 20,906 17,741 Other voluntary income - regular 22,466 - 986 - 23,452 23,106 209,357 244,246 - exceptional 2,658 - 728 1,417 4,803 2,197 Liabilities 143,610 138,538 Investment income 8,927 - - - 8,927 9,036 Net assets 65,747 105,708 Retail sales 48,787 - - - 48,787 45,871 Total incoming resources 121,034 - 1,822 1,417 124,273 115,817 Represented by: Resources expended General reserve 9,070 10,441 Cost of generating funds Designated funds Retail costs 40,874 - - - 40,874 37,609 Chairs maintenance 28,867 70,345 Fundraising costs 13,481 - - - 13,481 11,321 Fixed assets 19,819 17,348 Publicity costs 2,544 - - - 2,544 2,162 Cardiovascular initiative 6,500 7,500 56,899 - - - 56,899 51,092 55,186 95,193 Endowment funds Net incoming resources available Chair Endowment Trusts 1,417 - for charitable application 64,135 - 1,822 1,417 67,374 64,725 G M Yule Bequest 74 74 1,491 74 Charitable expenditure 65,747 105,708 Research 51,131 - 213 - 51,344 45,829 Returned chair endowments (1,750) - (1,750) - The summarised financial statements set out on pages 48 to 51 have been extracted from the full Education and care 14,196 - 881 - 15,077 12,855 annual accounts prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 1985, which were approved by 63,577 - 1,094 - 64,671 58,684 the Council on 29 July 2003. Cardiovascular Initiative - research - 1,000 728 - 1,728 8,117 The full annual accounts have been: Expenditure in furtherance of - audited and the auditors’ opinion was unqualified; and charitable objectives 63,577 1,000 1,822 - 66,399 66,801 - delivered to the Registrar of Companies and the Charity Commission. Management and administration of the charity 870 - - - 870 681 Professor Sir Peter Morris Howard Hughes Total charitable expenditure 64,447 1,000 1,822 - 67,269 67,482 Chairman Honorary Treasurer

Total resources expended 121,346 1,000 1,822 - 124,168 118,574

Net (deficit) surplus before transfers (312) (1,000) - 1,417 105 (2,757)

Net investment losses (26,588) (13,478) - - (40,066) (7,927) Transfers between funds: - Chairs maintenance fund 28,000 (28,000) - - - - - Fixed asset fund (2,471) 2,471 - - - - Net movement in funds (1,371) (40,007) - 1,417 (39,961) (10,684) Balance of funds at 1 April 2002 10,441 95,193 - 74 105,708 116,392 Balance of funds at 31 March 2003 9,070 55,186 - 1,491 65,747 105,708

50 British Heart Foundation Annual Review 2003 British Heart Foundation Annual Review 2003 51 Auditors’ Statement to the Council Thank You of the British Heart Foundation With grateful thanks to everyone who has supported us this year

We have examined the summarised financial statements set out on pages 48 to 51. Companies Marks & Spencer plc The Peacock Trust Abbey National Masq Memorabilia The Worshipful Company Respective responsibilities of directors and auditors AIG Europe (UK) Ltd MSM International Publishers of Haberdashers Alberto Culver N W Brown You are responsible as Members of the Council for the preparation of the summarised financial Celebrity support W S Atkins plc The National Grid Company plc Thank you to all the celebrities who statements.We have agreed to report to you our opinion on the summarised statements' consistency AXA PPP Healthcare Newmarket Racecourses have supported our work, and special with the full financial statements, on which we reported to the Council on 29 July 2003. Barclaycard Nikon UK Ltd thanks to the following for helping Barloworld plc Nortech Limited us this year: Basis of opinion BBC Norton Rose Angela Rippon We have carried out the procedures we consider necessary to ascertain whether the summarised BBC Radio Finance Norwich Area Tourism Agency Anthea Turner Birmingham Midshires Oddbins Ltd financial statements are consistent with the full financial statements from which they have been Ant and Dec Birthdays Ltd ORGA Card Systems (UK) Ltd prepared. Carol Smillie The BOC Group plc Phillips Petroleum UK Ltd Chris Tarrant BP Poseidon Maritime Ltd Opinion Colin Montgomerie Bridge Travel Ltd Pret a Manger Dane Bowers In our opinion the summarised financial statements are consistent with the full financial statements Bristol and West Building Society Princes Ltd Daniel Green for the year ended 31 March 2003. Brixton plc RBOS Credit Card Division Diana Binks Camelot Theme Park Redbridge Fruit Gabby Logan Canary Wharf Group plc Redbridge Holdings Ltd Deloitte & Touche Geoffrey Palmer Candis Club Reebok Sports Club London Gloria Hunniford Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors Cereal Partners UK Reuters Group plc Graham Norton 29 July 2003 Checkprint Ltd RICS Jamie Baulch Cheltenham & Gloucester plc Rio Tinto plc Jemma Kidd These summarised financial statements may not contain sufficient information to allow for a full Cheshire Building Society N M Rothschild & Sons CI Jono Coleman understanding of the financial affairs of the Charity. For further information, the full annual accounts, the Chiltern Thermoforming Ltd Royal Bank of Scotland June Sarpong City of Salford J Sainsbury plc auditors’ report on those accounts and the Council's annual report should be consulted; copies of these Kelli Salone Cloud Ten Ltd Sheene Mill Restaurant and Hotel can be obtained from the Secretary, British Heart Foundation, 14 Fitzhardinge Street, London W1H 6DH. Leah Charles Coinstar Shepherd Building Group Leilani Dowling S Cooper & Son Slice (Event Organisers) Lesley Joseph Cotswold Outdoor Somerfield Stores Ltd Lorraine Kelly De Beers Ltd Spa Mineral Water Lucy Benjamin Deutsche Bank Swiss Re Life & Health Michael Barry Dexia BIL Syngenta Michael Underwood Esporta Health & Fitness Clubs Tetley GB Ltd Nina Wadia Evening Standard The Hemmings Group Richard Coyle ExxonMobil The Wave & Swansea Sound Richard Stilgoe F&C Management Ltd Tiffany & Co Roger Black Feet inc Transco Sally Gunnell Firstgroup plc UBS Warburg Ltd Sarah Cawood Fortnocks Health Club Vodafone: Banbury Sasha Upton Friends Provident plc Vodafone Group plc Status Quo Fyffes Waitrose Ltd Trevor Brooking Glaxo Smithkline Waitrose, Bracknell (Ian Durrant) Vernon Kaye Great Portland Estates plc Water for Work, Marden, Kent Halifax plc Welsh Rugby Union Individuals Hill Dickinson Davis Campbell Westbury plc Thank you to all the Members HM Tower of London Authorities Winterflood Securities Ltd of Parliament, Members of the Scottish Home Sale Network 1090 Communications Parliament, Members of the Welsh IBM Ltd Assembly and Lords who have Charitable trusts International Search Ltd supported the British Heart Foundation The trustees of the many charitable Animals in Research John Kellys (London) Ltd over the last year. In particular we trusts and foundations who continue Kenton Utility Service Management Ltd would like to thank Chris Ruane MP, to support our work, some of them KeyMed Chairman of the All-Party over many years, including: Thousands of adults and children are saved each year from disability or premature death as a direct Kia Cars (UK) Limited Parliamentary Group on Heart Disease The Anna Rosa Forster Charitable Trust Land Rover and the Officers and Members who result of pioneering research using animals.Vital knowledge is gained by using computers or studying The Brodie Charitable Trust Latham & Watkins have supported the Group this year. human cells – but these techniques cannot wholly replace research using animals. Indeed, in the UK, new Copley May Foundation Legal & General Group Delves Charitable Trust Thank you to all the people who medicines and surgical techniques cannot legally be used to treat people until they have been tested on Llanelli Rugby Football Club Friends Provident Charitable shared their stories, took part in animals.We have some of the strictest laws in the world regulating the welfare of animals in medical Lloyds Pharmacy Foundation photoshoots and gave up their time Lloyd's Register research and the BHF only ever funds research involving animals where there is no feasible alternative. Muriel Edith Rickman Trust to feature in the Annual Review. Lloyds TSB For more information on our research please visit our website, www.bhf.org.uk. The Orr Mackintosh Foundation

52 British Heart Foundation Annual Review 2003 British Heart Foundation Annual Review 2003 53 How to Contact the BHF Join the Team

BHF Head Office Region 5 Region 9 14 Fitzhardinge Street Derbys, Notts, Lincs, Leics and Hants, East & West Sussex, London W1H 6DH South Yorks Surrey, Berks, Kent, London Now you know what makes Tel: 020 7935 0185 Oak House B South of Thames and Fax: 020 7486 5820 Ransom Wood Business Park Isle of Wight www.bhf.org.uk Southwell Road West 33 High Street us tick, but there is still so Regional Offices Mansfield Ticehurst The British Heart Foundation Notts NG21 0HJ Wadhurst has seven regional offices plus Tel: 01623 624558 East Sussex TN5 7AS much progress to be made. BHF Wales and BHF Scotland. e-mail: [email protected] Tel: 01580 200443 Ring or e-mail your local office Region 6 e-mail: [email protected] if you would like to find out Wales Region 10 Could you spare a few about events being planned, 21 Cathedral Road Wilts, Dorset, Somerset, or volunteer to help the BHF Cardiff CF11 9HA South Glos, Devon, Cornwall in your area. Tel: 029 2038 2368 and Channel Islands hours a week to help as a Region 1 e-mail: [email protected] 6 Terrace Walk Northumberland, County Region 7 Bath Durham,Tyne & Wear, Lancs, Merseyside, Cheshire, Somerset BA1 1LN volunteer, or a few pounds Cleveland,Yorkshire (excl. Gtr Manchester, Northern Tel: 01225 463616 South) and Cumbria Ireland and Isle of Man e-mail: [email protected] Wetherby Road 3rd Floor BHF Shops to help fund our work? Tadcaster 19 Castle Street The BHF has a national chain North Yorkshire LS24 9JN Liverpool L2 4SX of charity shops always in Tel: 01937 835421 Tel: 0151 236 6988 need of volunteer helpers e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] and donated stock. Or simply Please get in touch.We Region 2 Region 8 pop in to pick up a bargain. Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambs, Oxon, Glos (excl. Sth Glos), BHF Shops Division Herts, Bucks, Beds, Northants West Midlands, Warks, Staffs, Head Office would be delighted to hear and London North of Thames Shropshire, Worcs and Crown House 2 Kiln House Yard Herefordshire Church Road Baldock Street Ground Floor Claygate from you. Royston Cannon House Esher Herts SG8 5AY 2255 Coventry Road Surrey KT10 OLP Tel: 01763 242414 Sheldon Tel: 01372 477300 e-mail: [email protected] Birmingham B26 3NX BHF Shops Field Operations Thank you for your kind Region 3 Tel: 0121 722 8350 Office Scotland e-mail: [email protected] 2nd Floor 4 Shore Place Equity and Law House support. Edinburgh EH6 6UU 82 Abington Street Tel: 0131 555 5891 Northampton NN1 2AP e-mail: [email protected] Tel: 01604 604614

Design and Production Designed by Radford Wallis Printed by Empress Litho Ltd Main photography by Duncan Smith and Edward Webb Other photography by Don Mildenhall (p41 nos. 1 and 4), Mark O’Shea (p20 no. 6) 54 British Heart Foundation Annual Review 2003 Edited by Diane Jamieson-Pond and Kate Perry, British Heart Foundation