Childhood Cancer Parents Alliance (Registered charity, 1090871) Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025
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| 8 | Statement of Assets & Liabilities | ||
| 9 | Notes to the Accounts |
Childhood Cancer Parents Alliance Administrative Details for year ended 31 March 2025
Full name Childhood Cancer Parents Alliance
Other names CCPA
Registered charity number
1090871
Principal address
Stafford Enterprise Park Weston Road Stafford ST18 0BF
Trustees
Paul Geoffrey Cooper Chair Margaret Johnson Trustee Sarah Doughty Trustee Katie Saunders Trustee Nigel Birtles Trustee Laura Mary Russan Bird Trustee Stephanie Lavinia Dacres Trustee Amanda Jayne Dyche Trustee Neil John Ginnis Trustee Claire Fletcher Trustee Elizabeth Lloyd Trustee
(Resigned May 2024) (Resigned June 2024)
(Resigned August 2024) (appointed 24 March 2025) (appointed 24 March 2025) (appointed 24 March 2025) (appointed 24 March 2025) (appointed 24 March 2025) (appointed 24 March 2025)
Bankers
Natwest
Independent examiner
Daryl Denson ACMA Employee of VAST The Dudson Centre Hope Street Hanley ST1 5DD
Advisor - Senior Nurse in Paediatric Oncology - Penny Holt
Operations Manager - Rachael Olley
Structure, Governance and Management
The charity is operated under the rules of its constitution adopted 23 April 1999 as amended on 29 January 2000, 7 April 2000, 1 May 2000 and 10 November 2000. As amended on 13 May 2016.
The charity is governed by a Board of Trustees who are responsible for setting strategy, ensuring financial oversight, safeguarding charitable assets, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. The Trustees meet regularly and delegate the day-to-day management of the charity to the Chief Executive Officer.
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Childhood Cancer Parents Alliance Trustees Report for year ended 31 March 2025
The methods adopted for the recruitment and appointment of new trustees
The charity seeks to recruit trustees who bring a range of skills, experience, and perspectives relevant to governance, fundraising, safeguarding, finance, and family support. Trustee recruitment during the year focused on strengthening the Board following the departure of several long-serving trustees.
Appropriate induction and handover processes were followed to ensure continuity and effective governance during this period of transition. Safeguarding continued to be overseen by the Operations Manager.
The charity remains an active member of the (CYPCC) , which provides valuable peer support, shared learning, and networking opportunities across the sector.
The Chief Executive Officer continues to contribute at a national level through participation on the editorial board of Contact Magazine , a quarterly publication distributed to all principal paediatric oncology treatment centres.
Aims and objectives
Supporting the needs of families affected by childhood cancer, including wider family members and particularly those without access to an appropriate group or support.
Promoting networking and interaction between parents, families, and relevant organisations.
Maintaining regular communication and provision of information to families.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit
The period from April 2024 to March 2025 was a year of both transition and achievement for the Childhood Cancer Parents Alliance. While the charity experienced significant change within its trustee board and staff team, momentum was maintained throughout, and by the end of the financial year a strong and stable foundation was firmly in place.
Despite these organisational changes, the charity continued to deliver high-quality support to families affected by childhood cancer and achieved notable success across fundraising, partnerships, profile raising, and family engagement.
A major highlight of the year was the Gold Ribbon Ball , which raised an exceptional £16,000 , representing the highest total achieved from this event to date. The event also marked the artners, strengthening its professional profile and long-term sustainability.
The charity introduced the 100 Club , encouraging individuals to pledge or raise £100 through their own activities. This initiative created a flexible, community-led fundraising stream, empowering supporters to contribute in meaningful ways.
Screwfix remained a cornerstone of activity, with their commitment secured through to December 2025 , providing financial, practical, and volunteer support.
The charity was also honoured to be invited to attend the Royal Foundation Carol Service , with staff and volunteers representing the organisation. The charity featured in national television coverage on ITV and the BBC and BBC local radio providing valuable exposure and
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Childhood Cancer Parents Alliance Trustees Report (continued) for year ended 31 March 2025
Family support remained central to all activities. The charity welcomed 10 new families into its support network and expanded its programme of face-to-face activities. These included zoo visits, woodland activity centre sessions, family lunches, and bowling events, all designed to provide respite, connection, and positive shared experiences.
almost 300 Easter and Christmas gift parcels were delivered to children and families, bringing comfort and joy during challenging times.
In addition, the charity secured a significant grant to deliver art therapy sessions for the whole family , enhancing emotional and therapeutic support and recognising the impact of childhood cancer on the entire family unit.
Volunteers continued to play a vital role throughout the year. A loyal and committed core of volunteers supported fundraising, family activities, and operations. Recruitment of additional volunteers remains an ongoing priority to ensure capacity can grow in line with demand. The Trustees are satisfied that, despite a period of organisational change, the charity has remained resilient, financially stable, and focused on delivering its charitable objectives.
The level of reserves held should be approximately equivalent to 3 months overhead costs (plus current liabilities).
Plans for the future
In the coming year, the charity aims to:
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Further develop sustainable fundraising initiatives, including e-commerce and communityled fundraising.
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Deepen partnerships with local and national businesses.
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Expand family support services in response to emerging needs.
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Continue strengthening volunteer recruitment, training, and retention
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Miantain strong governance and operational resilience.
Review of financial position.
The financial results are shown on pages 6 & 7 of this report.
Signed ____ Date _______
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Independent E xaminer’s Report to the trustees of Childhood Cancer Parents Alliance for year ended 31 March 2025
the year ended 31 March 2025.
As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). | report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed ____ Date _______
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Childhood Cancer Parents Alliance Receipts & Payments Account for the year ended 31 March 2025
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Childhood Cancer Parents Alliance Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 31 March 2025
These financial statements are accepted on behalf of the committee by:
Signed _____ Dated _____
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Childhood Cancer Parents Alliance Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
1. Receipts & payments accounts
Receipts and payments accounts are statements that summarise the movement of cash into and out of the charity example, bank accounts where cash can be readily withdrawn to pay for debts as they become due. For the purposes of understanding a statement of assets and liabilities at the year-end has been included.
2. Restricted Grant
No restricted grants were received this year.
3. Gifts in Kind
Goods in kind given to CCPA families for 2024/2025
Total £7,760
Volunteer hours in 2024/2025
1,755 hours @ cost of £11.44
Total £20,077.20
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