melanoma fund TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT 2024/2025 QI{W￿D KENT KENT •6 KE ## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT** 2024/2025 ## CONTENTS **:** **Our story .................................................................................... 01 Our mission ............................................................................... 02 2024/25 at a glance ................................................................ 03 Melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer statistics ..... 05 Our Work ................................................................................... 06 CEO review ............................................................................... 07 A word from our Chair ............................................................ 08 Financial review..................................................................09-10 Risk management..................................................................... 11 Support our work ..................................................................... 12** Our Mission: 01 ## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT** 2024/2025 ## OUR STORY **The Melanoma Fund was founded in 2000 after Harry Townsend lost his wife, Myfanwy, to melanoma. Believing her death may have been prevented through greater awareness, earlier diagnosis and better sun protection, he turned personal tragedy into a mission to help protect future generations from melanoma and other forms of skin cancer.** **Harry understood that education had the power to save lives. As someone with a lifelong passion for the outdoors, he recognised that people who work, play and volunteer outside often face prolonged exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. That insight continues to shape our work today.** **Over the past 26 years, the Melanoma Fund has evolved into a national prevention charity. We work with schools, sports organisations, workplaces and outdoor partners across the UK to make sun and heat protection a normal part of everyday life through education, partnerships, practical interventions and behaviour change.** **Although Harry passed away in 2020, his vision lives on. Every partnership we build, every organisation we support and every person we help to protect is part of the legacy he created.** Preventing skin cancer. Protecting future generations. Our founder Harry Townsend Our Mission: 02 ## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT** 2024/2025 ## OUR MISSION Our mission is to prevent melanoma and other forms of skin cancer through education, helping people understand UV risk and adopt behaviours that reduce their lifetime risk of skin cancer. During 2024/25, we continued to focus on those most at risk from prolonged UV exposure, particularly people who work, volunteer and participate in sport and outdoor recreation, while also supporting children and young people to develop healthy habits from an early age. Working alongside national governing bodies, outdoor organisations, schools, brands, commercial, creative and community partners, we developed practical resources, national campaigns and training designed to make sun protection easier to understand and easier to adopt for all age groups. Throughout the year, we also continued to refine our approach to prevention, recognising that increasing awareness alone does not always lead to behaviour change. This work laid important foundations for the continued development of Sunguarding®, helping organisations embed sun and heat protection into everyday practice. Our Mission: 03 ## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT** 2024/2025 ## 2024/25 AT A GLANCE **A YEAR OF PROGRESS** 2024/25 marked an important year for the Melanoma Fund as we continued to strengthen partnerships, develop new resources and refine our approach to skin cancer prevention . through Sunguarding[®] ## **HIGHLIGHTS** - **Continued development of** Sunguarding[®] **as the framework underpinning our prevention work.** - **Development of the** Sunguarding[®] Schools pilot **, laying the foundations for future school-based education.** - **Expansion of the** Sunguarding® **Course for coaches, teachers and outdoor professionals.** - **Strengthened partnerships across** sport, outdoor recreation - **.** - and education - **Continued growth of** Slip! Slap! Swing! **, supporting golf clubs and PGA Professionals.** - **National media coverage helping raise the profile of UV protection and skin cancer prevention.** - **Ongoing collaboration with healthcare professionals, governing bodies and outdoor organisations to embed practical sun and heat protection.** _Everything we do is designed to prevent melanoma and other forms of skin cancer through education and behaviour change._ 20,980 new 95% of schools melanoma cases reported follow-up diagnosed in the discussions sparked UK each year. by the assemblies. 25 years of skin cancer prevention. 3,000+ UV-reactive wristbands distributed to pupils. 225,000+ 20 primary schools non-melanoma skin visited through the cancers diagnosed Sunguarding[®] annually. Schools pilot. 100% of headteachers rated the assemblies as highly relevant and engaging. National, regional, trade and online media coverage, including... 8,400+ children reached through Sunguarding[®] Schools assemblies. 12 schools committed to introducing Sun Monitors. 3,000+ Sun-Sorted! Quiz completions. ...BBC National News, BBC Breakfast, BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC South East. Our Mission: 05 ## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT** 2024/2025 ## MELANOMA AND NON-MELANOMA SKIN CANCER STATISTICS average new melanoma cases diagnosed **20,980** each year in the UK (2023–2025). **5th** Most common cancer in the UK. ## **Skin cancer: a growing public health challenge** Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK and continues to rise at an alarming rate. While many cases are preventable, incidence continues to increase, highlighting the need for greater emphasis on prevention and behaviour change. ## **THE CAUSE** **164%** Increase in melanoma incidence since the early 1990s. Excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and sunbeds is the primary cause of most skin cancers. Around 9 in 10 melanoma cases are considered preventable through sensible sun protection and avoiding sunburn. ## **OUR RESPONSE** Projected new melanoma cases each year **26,500** by 2040. The Melanoma Fund works to prevent melanoma and other forms of skin cancer through education, behaviour change and practical interventions that help people enjoy the outdoors safely. Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) **225,000+** Estimated new cases diagnosed in the UK each year. Increase in incidence since the early 1990s **169%** **Around 90% of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers are preventable.** Our Mission: 06 ## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT** 2024/2025 ## OUR WORK The Melanoma Fund develops practical education, campaigns and partnerships that help people understand UV risk and make sun and heat protection part of everyday outdoor life. ## **Sunguarding[®] Outdoors** Sunguarding® Outdoors provides practical guidance for people who work, volunteer and spend time outdoors, encouraging simple behaviours that reduce UV exposure and promote healthier outdoor environments. ## **Slip! Slap! Swing!** Our dedicated golf campaign encourages golfers and PGA Professionals to make sun protection part of everyday play. Working with leading organisations across the sport, we continue to promote practical behaviours that help reduce UV exposure on and off the course. ## **Sunguarding[®] Course** During the year we continued to develop and promote the Sunguarding® Course, providing coaches and outdoor professionals with practical guidance on UV risk, heat protection and their duty of care. The course is supported by leading organisations across the sport and outdoor sectors. ## **Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code** Helping children develop healthy habits remains a key priority. The Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code provides simple, engaging resources for parents, schools, clubs and activity providers to encourage children to enjoy the outdoors safely. ## **Sunguarding[®] Sport** Sunguarding[®] Sport supports participants, coaches, officials and spectators with practical guidance on sun and heat protection, helping organisations embed good practice across all levels of sport. ## **Sunguarding[®] Schools pilot** During the year we began developing the Sunguarding® Schools pilot, exploring how sun safety education could be embedded within primary schools through engaging, curriculum-linked resources that encourage lifelong healthy behaviours. ## **Partnership working** Collaboration remains central to our approach. By working with national governing bodies, outdoor organisations, schools and sector leaders, we continue to extend our reach and maximise our impact far beyond our own resources. Our Mission: 07 ## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT** 2024/2025 ## CEO REVIEW **This year has been one of reflection, challenge and progress.** **For more than a decade, our mission has remained unchanged: to prevent melanoma and other forms of skin cancer through education. Yet throughout the year, I found myself returning to one simple question: if awareness of skin cancer has never been higher, why do so many people still get sunburnt?** **That question challenged many of our assumptions and reinforced something that has become increasingly clear. Education remains essential, but information alone rarely changes behaviour. To me, this represents one of the greatest opportunities in prevention. If we can help organisations make sun and heat protection a normal part of everyday life, we have the potential to influence behaviour at a far greater scale than awareness campaigns alone.** **I’m incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made during the year. We’ve strengthened partnerships with organisations that share our commitment to prevention, expanded the reach of our educational work and laid important foundations for the future. None of this would have been possible without the dedication of our Trustees, ambassadors, volunteers, partners and supporters. Their belief in our mission, combined with their willingness to share their expertise and influence, enables this small charity to achieve an impact far beyond its size.** **While skin cancer rates continue to rise, I remain optimistic that we can turn the tide with our approach. Every partnership we build, every organisation we support and every child who learns how to protect themselves represents another step towards preventing future cases of melanoma and other forms of skin cancer.** I firmly believe prevention remains our greatest opportunity. By helping people change how they think, act and protect themselves outdoors, we can prevent thousands of future cases of skin cancer. That belief continues to inspire our work every day. Michelle Baker Chief Executive Officer Our Mission: 08 ## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT** 2024/2025 ## A WORD FROM OUR CHAIR **As Chair, I am pleased to present this year’s Trustee Report and to reflect on another year of progress for the Melanoma Fund.** **The past year has been one of strategic development. While our mission remains unchanged - to prevent melanoma and other forms of skin cancer through education - we have continued to refine how we deliver that mission. The development of Sunguarding® represents an important step in helping organisations move beyond awareness and embed practical sun and heat protection into everyday life.** **As Trustees, our role is to provide effective governance, strategic oversight and financial stewardship, ensuring that the charity remains resilient, focused and able to maximise its impact. Throughout the year, we have continued to strengthen governance while supporting the charity’s long-term direction and sustainability.** **On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank our Chief Executive, staff, volunteers, ambassadors, advisers, partners and supporters for their dedication throughout the year. Their commitment enables the charity to continue reaching people across the UK and developing innovative approaches to skin cancer prevention.** The Board remains confident in the charity’s direction and looks forward to building on this progress in the years ahead. Simon Quarendon Chair of Trustees **The Melanoma Fund continues to achieve significant reach through collaboration. Our partnerships across sport, outdoor recreation, education and the wider health sector demonstrate the value of working alongside organisations that share our commitment to prevention.** Our Mission: 09 ## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT** 2024/2025 ## FINANCIAL REVIEW **The Trustees remain committed to ensuring the Melanoma Fund is financially sustainable while continuing to maximise its charitable impact.** **Total income for the year was £78,667 (2023/24: £105,569). While income reduced compared with the previous year, the charity continued to diversify its funding through donations, grants, fundraising activities and partnerships.** **Total expenditure amounted to £86,746, with £74,244 invested directly in charitable activities and governance. Throughout the year, careful financial management and disciplined control of operating costs enabled the charity to continue delivering its programmes while reducing overall expenditure.** **The charity recorded a deficit of £8,079, a significant improvement on the previous financial year. The Trustees recognise the ongoing financial pressures facing the charitable sector and continue to monitor the charity’s financial position closely.** **The Trustees remain committed to strengthening the charity’s long-term financial sustainability while continuing to invest in prevention, education and partnership working that delivers the greatest public benefit.** **Expenditure** **Income** **Deficit** Our Mission: 10 ## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT** 2024/2025 ## FINANCIAL REVIEW ## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT** **The Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, ensuring that it pursues its charitable objectives, complies with its legal and regulatory obligations, and manages its resources responsibly.** **The Board meets regularly throughout the year to review strategy, financial performance, governance, risk and organisational development. Trustees bring a broad range of experience from healthcare, business, communications, education, sport and the voluntary sector, providing independent oversight and constructive challenge to the Executive.** **New Trustees receive an induction to familiarise them with the charity’s work, governance arrangements, legal responsibilities and strategic priorities. Ongoing training and support are provided where appropriate to ensure the Board continues to operate effectively.** **The Trustees are committed to maintaining high standards of governance and regularly review the charity’s policies, procedures and governance arrangements to ensure they remain appropriate for the organisation’s size, activities and future ambitions.** **The Chief Executive is responsible for the day-to-day management of the charity, implementing the strategy agreed by the Trustees and reporting regularly to the Board on performance, finance, partnerships and operational activity.** **Charlie Whelpton** **Cheryl Muggeridge** **Guy Jarvis** **Dr Hugo De La Peña** **Rob Cafferky** **Simon Quarendon** Our Mission: 11 ## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT** 2024/2025 ## RISK MANAGEMENT **The Trustees have considered the principal risks facing the charity and are satisfied that appropriate systems and procedures are in place to identify, monitor and manage those risks.** **The Board reviews organisational risks regularly as part of its governance responsibilities and maintains a risk register covering strategic, financial, operational and reputational risks. Risks are reviewed throughout the year and mitigation measures are updated where appropriate.** ## **THE PRINCIPAL RISKS IDENTIFIED DURING THE YEAR INCLUDED:** - **Securing sustainable income to support the charity’s long-term objectives.** - **Maintaining organisational capacity within a small staff team.** - **Protecting the charity’s reputation and ensuring high standards of governance.** - **Managing financial resources responsibly while continuing to invest in charitable activities.** - **Maintaining compliance with charity law, data protection and other regulatory requirements.** **The Trustees recognise that operating as a small charity requires careful prioritisation of resources. By maintaining strong financial oversight, developing strategic partnerships and regularly reviewing risk, the Board aims to ensure the charity remains resilient and well positioned to deliver its charitable objectives.** Our Mission: 12 ## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT** 2024/2025 ## CONTACT US: - **Please visit www.melanoma-fund.co.uk to find out more about what we do and how you can support us.** - **For details of our Trustees and advisors visit: htps://melanoma-fund.co.uk/our-team/** - **For details of our Sunguard ambassadors visit: htps://melanoma-fund.co.uk/meet-our-sunguards/** - **To find out how to become a Sunguard ambassador visit: htps://melanoma-fund.co.uk/ambassadors/** - **For more information, please email info@melanoma-fund.co.uk** ## SUPPORT US: **If you are inspired by our mission and wish to make a donation, please visit our Just Giving page: htps://www.justgiving.com/melanomafund or if you wish to discuss this in further detail, please contact Michelle Baker on 07989 551046 or michelle@melanoma-fund.co.uk** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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**© 2026 Melanoma Fund | All Rights Reserved | Charity Commission Registration Number 1085969 | Privacy Policy | Designed by Happy Horse Design** ## **MELANOMA FUND** ************* ************* ************* ************* ## **INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS** **YEAR ENDED 1ST OCTOBER 2025** **Charity Registration Number : 1085969** ************* ************* ************* ************* **MELANOMA FUND** ## **INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS** |**Bank Balances b/f**
Barclays Bank - current account
CAF Bank
Debtors
Creditors
Accruals
PAYE owing
Pension owing
**Incoming Resources from Charitiable Ac**|**FOR THE YEAR**|**ENDED 1st O**|**CTOBER 2025**
**£**
**87,510**
16,212
(1,400)
(9,000)
(1,027)
(277)
**92,018**
30,699
47,076
892
**78,667**
12,502
**66,165**
)
69,138
-
2,245
1,920
941
5,106
74,244
**(8,079)**
**83,938**
54,007
30,992
1,400
(1,467)
(994)
**83,938**
**025**|**£**
77,328
1,632
1,016
3,402
32,906
3,608
8,139
5,000
2,000
19,237
5,440
3,677
21,146
710
4,473
2,478
2,434
331
4,788
54,500
6,266
630
(5,744
1,448
7,305
396
5,094
154
830
250
1,777
238
646
687
231
522
51
3
1,304
**2**|**£**
**78,960**
571
(1,003)
(277)
**78,251**
40,931
64,638
**105,569**
15,214
**90,355**
)
70,049
830
2,265
2,140
1,304
5,708
76,588
**13,767**
**92,018**
87,510
16,212
(1,400)
(9,000)
(1,027)
(277)
**92,018**
**024**| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||**Note**
**tivites**
ers
1|**£**
87,510
-
250
12,000
13,368
5,081
9,822
10
5,000
3,000
1,254
3,508
13,690
8,293
2,500
808
5,739
2,243
1,452
21
2,240
59,500
7,267
715
(5,657
4,862
186
53
1,778
120
315
397
1,548
299
571
519
126
704
-
0
941
**2**|||| |
Sunguarding Sport Income
Sungardingcourses|||||| |Slip Slap Swing! Income
Golf Club Partnership
General Fundraising - Greenham Lee Broth
**Voluntary Income**
Royal Mail
TW Lotto
Bristol-Myers Squibbs
Solex Partnership
Bequests and funeral collections
Gift Aid
Donations
Online Donations
Research Grant
Bank interest
**Total Income**
**Less: Charitable activities expenditure**
Sunguarding Sport campaign expenses
Sunguarding courses
Outdoor Kids campaign expenses
Slip Slap Swing! campaign expenses
Golf Club campaign expenses
Fundraising activities expenses
**Profit before Overheads**
**Less Overheads**
**Charitable activities**
CEO Salary
Employers NI Contributions
Admin support
NI Employers Allowance
Pension Employers Contribution
Healthcare
PR / Marketing consultants
PR / Marketing
Travel costs
Conference costs
Entertaining
**Capital Expenditure**
Computer Equipment
**Governance**
**Accountancy**
Accountancy
Bookkeeping
Payroll Bureau cost
**Office Costs**
Public Liability Insurance
Website & IT Costs
Printing, postage & stationery & phone
Subscriptions
Other expenses
Bank charges & interest
**Merchant fees**
Just Giving fees
TOTAL GOVERNANCE
TOTAL
**Surplus / deficit in year**
**Balance c/f**
**As represented by:**
Barclays Bank - current account
Redwood
Debtors
Creditors
Accruals
PAYE owing
Pension owing
**Balance c/f**|||||| ## Notes to Accounts |1|**Online Donations**
Just Giving
Giving.com
Virgin Giving
Paypal Giving Fund
Facebook donations
Stripe
Amazon Smile|**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
8,293
21,146| |---|---|---| |||8,293
15,808| Melanoma Fund Independent Examiner's Report I report on the accounts ofthe Fund for the year ended 1 October 2025. The Charity's truslees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an aLtdil is not required under section 14412) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of Ihe Charities Act 2011-, to follow the prO￿dureS laid down in the general Directions given by the Charities Commission under section 145(51{b} of the 2011 Act., and to stat8 whether particular matters have come to my attention. My examination was carried out in accordan￿ 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 onsideration 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 lo those matters set out in the statement below. In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. which give me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act,. and, to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements ofthe 2011 Act has 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. Signed Namè.. Emma Pryor Address.. EJP Accounting Servi￿$ Ltd 95 Priory Way Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3NS Date . 11 7.20