THE THOMAS BALL CHILDREN'S
CANCER FUND
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1078140
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
1st AUGUST 2023 to 31" JULY 2024

THE THOMAS BALL CHILDREN'S CANCER FUND
ANNUAL REPORT 2023- 2024
The fund is a registered charity under reference number 1078140.
The principal address of the charity is 18, Sixty Acres Road. PrestWO￿ Great Missenden Buckinghamshire HPI 6 OPD
The governiDg d￿umentS of the charity are a Charity Commission Scheme dated I l June 1999 and a supplementary
deed dated 27 September 1999.
The objects of the charity are:
The relief of sickness and distres5 among children suffering from cancer and members of their families..
The promotion of researth into the causes and treatment of cancer, and in particular fornjs of cancer which afflict
children.
The preservation and protection of public health by the pmvision of infonnation 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 Chariry also uses the services of PayPal and Just Giving
Independent Examiner
Mr L P Johnson, 64 Georges Hill, Widmer En(L High Wycombe, Bucks HPI 5 6BH
Trustees
The Trustees who have served during the year are:
Elaine Mary Ball (chainnan)
Trevor John Ball (treasurer)
Karen Louise Donner
Review of Activities
The main aclivity of the charity has continued to be the provision of holiday facilities and the organisation of outings
and events to provide respile for children wilh cancer and for their families. Grants are also mad¢ to help with th¢ cost
of respite holidays and to help relive hardship. During the year 49 such grants were made.
The trustees confirm that they have referred io the guidance contained in the Charity Cotnmission'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 tem]s of fundrdising. The charity continues to receive the sUPPOrt of many
ompanies, organisations and individuals who have assisted the charity by making dirert donations, by sponsored
events and by altending ihe various fundrdising events organised by the charity during the year. The trustees would like
to express their appreciation for this support.
The trustees would like to pay particular thanks to the trustees of SC Chiltern Ltd who operate the"Sweet Charity" shop
in Pre5tsvood, Bucks for making a direct contribution of £8988.86p to Holburne Naish in respect of the annual rental of
the lodge used by the Thomas Ball charity to achieve its objectives .
I declare, in my capacity of charity tTUStee, that".
the trustees have approved the report above. and
have auihorised me to sign it on their behalf
Signature
Full N¥4mt
Position
Dthte

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of
The Thomas Ball Children's Cancer Fund
si
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 July 2024 which are set out on
page l.
Respective responsibilities of trnstees 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 201 l Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 201 l Act
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Dircctions given by the Charity
Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of iDdependeDt examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given bv 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 anv 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:
{ l ) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting ￿ordS 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.
Name: L P Johnson
Address: 64 Georges Hill, Widmer End , High Wycomb¢, Bucks HP15 6BH
Date 23, March 2025

THE THOMAS BALL CHILDREN'S CANCER FUND
ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31stJUL 2024
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
RECEIPTS
2024
2023
GRANTS & DONATIONS
19,874.11
19,491.59
FUND RAISING ACTMTIES
OTHER INCOME
Bank Interest
Chalet & Lodge Income
Sundry Income
Total Recelpts
18,196.12
7,636.58
307.24
0.00
0.00
38,377.47
6,348.71
138.56
349.81
33,966.25
PAYMENTS
Holiday Grants
Other Grants
Fund Raising costs
Chalet & Lodge Expenses
Equipment
Outings & Events
Adminstration
Admin & Web Site Costs
Postage, Printing, Telephone & Stationery
Insuran
Publicity
Misc. Expenditure
Trustee & Travel Expenses
Total Payments
Surplus Income (Defcy)
8,412.52
1,073.17
4,553.75
3,806.38
0.00
2,167.04
8,531.97
199.99
4,677.86
4,324.54
0.00
2,052.84
214.23
708.74
255.96
224.23
203.28
644.40
22,263.70
16,113.77
38,377.47
293.73
618.90
726.71
97.74
8.84
1,269.45
22,802.57
11,162.68
33,965.25
Funds Brought Fop*Yard
Surplus Income(Dfcy) for the year
Totsl
169,600.48
16,113.77
185,714.25
158,437.80
11,162.68
169,600.48
ASSETS & LIABILITIES
ASSETS
Fixed Assets
Lodge
Bank Accounts
Building Soc. Account
Barclays Account
Paypal Account
Sub Total
150,000.00
150,000.00
14,671.70
20,250.15
792.40
35,714.25
185,714.25
6,051.74
12,879.35
669.39
19,600.48
169,600.48
LIABILITIES
Signed by
vorB
n behalf of the Trustees
Date