THE THOMAS BALL CHILDREN’S CANCER FUND
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1078140
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 1* AUGUST 2022 to 31" JULY 2023
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THE THOMAS BALL CHILDREN’S CANCER FUND ANNUAL REPORT 2022- 2023
The fund is a registered charity under reference number 1078140.
The principal address of the charity is 18, Sixty Acres Road, Prestwood, Great Missenden Buckinghamshire HP16 O0PD
The governing documents of the charity are a Charity Commission Scheme dated 11" June 1999 and a supplementary deed dated 27" September 1999.
The objects of the charity are:
The relief of sickness and distress among children suffering from cancer and members of their families. ‘
The promotion of research into the causes and treatment of cancer, and in particular forms of cancer which afflict children.
The preservation and protection of public health by the provision of information about the early diagnosis of cancer in children to general practitioners.
Bankers
The Charity has accounts with the Skipton Building Society and Barclays Bank Plc. The Charity also uses the services of PayPal and Just Giving
Independent Examiner Mr L P Johnson, 64 Georges Hill, Widmer End, High Wycombe, Bucks HP15 6BH
Trustees
The Trustees who have served during the year are: Elaine Mary Ball (chairman) Trevor John Ball —_‘ (treasurer) Karen Louise Dormer
Review of Activities
The main activity of the charity has continued to be the provision of holiday facilities and the organisation of outings and events to provide respite for children with cancer and for their families. Grants are also made to help with the cosi of respite holidays. During the year 47 such grants were made.
The leases on the 2 holiday lodges held by the charity expired during the year and the decision was made to take out a new lease on one lodge at a cost of £150,000. The Charity is confident that it will be able to continue to meet demand for respite holidays by revising the bookings schedule.
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The asset value of the lodge will be depreciated in line with the term of the lease
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Trust’s aims and objectives and in planning future activities.
The charity had a successful year in terms of fundraising. The charity continues to receive the support of many companies, organisations and individuals who have assist the charity by making direct donations, by sponsored events and by attending the various fundraising events organised by the charity during the year. The trustees would like to express their appreciation for this support.
I declare, in my capacity of charity trustee, that:
e the trustees have approved the report above; and
= have authorised me to sign it on their behalf
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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of
The Thomas Ball Children’s Cancer Fund
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31“ July 2023 which are set out on page |.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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e examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
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e to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act
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e to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
- e to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and e to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Gy Name: L P Johnson W) ) Address: 64 Georges Hill, Widmer End , High Wycombe, Bucks HP15 6BH Date 23 May 2024
THE THOMAS BALL CHILDREN'S CANCER FUND ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31st JUL 2023
| RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS | ||||
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| RECEIPTS | 2023 | 2022 | ||
| GRANTS & DONATIONS | 19,491.59 | 14,062.20 | ||
| FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES | 7,636.58 | 10,113.59 , |
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| OTHER INCOME | ||||
| Bank Interest | 6,348.71 | 0.00 | ||
| Chalet & Lodge Income | , | 138.56 | 0.00 | |
| Sundry Income | 349.81 | 1,651.92 | ||
| Total Receipts | 33,965.25 | 25,827.71 | ||
| PAYMENTS | ||||
| Holiday Grants | 8,531.97 | 8,565.20 | ||
| Other Grants | 199.99 | 52.50 | ||
| Fund Raising costs | 4,677.86 | 2,362.49 | ||
| Chalet& Lodge Expenses | 4,324.54 | 4,075.92 | ||
| Equipment | 0.00 | 1,750.66 | ||
| Outings & Events | 2,052.84 | 2,916.99 | ||
| Adminstration | ||||
| Admin & Web Site Costs | 293.73 | 294.16 | ||
| Postage, Printing, Telephone & | Stationery | 618.90 | 483.32 | |
| Insurance | 726.71 | 734.44 | ||
| Publicity | 97.74 | 0.00 | ||
| Misc. Expenditure | 8.84 | 173.30 | ||
| Trustee & Travel Expenses | 1,269.45 | 482.40 | ||
| Total Payments | 22,802.57 | 21,891.38 | ||
| Surplus Income (Defcy) | 11,162.68 | 3,936.33 | ||
| 33,965.25 | 25,827.71 | |||
| Funds Brought Forward | 158,437.80 | 154,501.47 | ||
| Surplus Income(Dfcy) for the year | 11,162.68 | 3,936.33 | ||
| Total | 169,600.48 | 158,437.80 | ||
| ASSETS& LIABILITIES | ||||
| ASSETS | ||||
| Fixed Assets | ||||
| Lodge | 150,000.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Bank Accounts | ||||
| Building Soc. Account | 6,051.74 | 138,887.63 | ||
| Barclays Account | 12,879.35 | 18,864.85 | ||
| Paypal Account | 669.39 | 685.32 | ||
| ; | 169,600.48 | 158,437.80 | ||
| LIABILITIES | nil | nil | ||
| Signed byVeaaleglpebehalf oftheTrustees | ||||
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