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2021-12-31-accounts

Registered number: 06471938 Charity number: 1123665

TOGETHER AGAINST CANCER (A company limited by guarantee)

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

TOGETHER AGAINST CANCER

(A company limited by guarantee)

CONTENTS

Page
Reference and administrative details of the charity, its Trustees and advisers 1
Trustees' report 2 - 10
Trustees' responsibilities statement 11
Independent examiner's report 12 - 13
Statement of financial activities 14
Balance sheet 15
Statement of cash flows 16
Notes to the financial statements 17 - 33

TOGETHER AGAINST CANCER

(A company limited by guarantee)

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Trustees Mr Lawrence Mackay
Mrs Joy Mackay
Mrs Merra Bacos Tabay
Mrs Sarah Jackson
Mr Edwin Bulaon
Company registered
number
06471938
Charity registered
number
1123665
Registered office
Unit 2 Charnwood Edge Business Park
Syston Road
Cossington
Leicester
LE7 4UZ
Company secretary
Mrs Merra Bacos Tabay
Website
https://www.togetheragainstcancer.org.uk
Accountants
Magma Audit LLP
Chartered Accountants
Unit 2 Charnwood Edge Business Park
Syston Road
Leicester
LE7 4UZ
Bankers
HSBC
101-103 Station Road
Edgware
Middlesex
HA8 7JJ
CAF Bank Limited
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4JQ
Principal address
Education and Wellness Centre
Unit S1 Troon Way Business Centre
Humberstone Lane
Leicester
LE4 9HA

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TOGETHER AGAINST CANCER

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021. The Annual report serves the purposes of both a Trustees' report and a directors' report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).

Since the charity qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.

Objectives and activities

Policies and objectives

The charity's objectives are to assist in the relief of persons with cancer and any similar or related diseases or conditions particularly but not exclusively by the provision of homeopathic and holistic treatments; to advance education and raise public awareness about cancer or any other similar or related diseases or conditions, their incidence, causes, treatment, avoidance and relief.

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.

Public benefit

The Trustees have complied with their duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission.

Achievements and performance

The Highlights

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TOGETHER AGAINST CANCER

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Achievements and performance (continued)

Grant approvals for 2021

DESTINY

Located in the Philippines, Destiny Medical Fund supports ongoing cancer projects at hospitals and clinics throughout the Philippines.

In 2021, Together Against Cancer provided a grant of £52,800 to Destiny Medical Fund. This funding made a difference to thousands of lives in the fight against cancer and other degenerative diseases. The Destiny Medical Fund supports medical projects at hospitals and clinics throughout the Philippines that treat cancer and other degenerative diseases. Free cancer examinations are also funded for patients in the Province of Cebu. The Destiny Medical Fund supports educational programs and distributes medical supplies and equipment to 20 hospitals and clinics that treat cancer and other related diseases.

OTHER CHARITABLE GRANTS

Mary How Trust £2,500 The Foundation for Collaborative Medicine and Research £22,500

PATIENT FUNDING PROGRAM

Together Against Cancer launched their patient funding program in 2015. In 2021, total grants awarded to those living with cancer was £14,239.

These were:

Review of activities

EDUCATION AND WELLNESS CENTRE – LEICESTER

Despite the continuing pandemic and the problems this caused to both the ability to run our live educational workshops, the charity focused efforts on providing these online so that patients and carers were able to feel supported.

The charity continued to offer a support group throughout the winter and spring of 2021, once restrictions lifted in July the charity slowly began to resume educational events at the Centre. These have been welcomed by patients who are desperate for the support they provide.

The online work continued and in September 2021 the charity launched its new website which included our innovative Healing Hub, which will take the charity’s support wherever it is needed. The Hub would host prerecorded video content, a patient and carers forum, on demand courses, live streamed events and more. From its launch in September to the end of December 2021 almost 100 patients and carers (from all over the UK) had registered on the Healing Hub.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Achievements and performance (continued)

The charity received a grant at the end of 2021 to write 6 new courses for the Healing Hub in 2022, these are:

Juicing for Health Nutrition Eating with the Seasons: 4 parts (Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn)

As the UK approached the end of 2021, and the dawn of a new year, the UK is still not free of the issues of COVID-19 or further restrictions. Fortunately, should further restrictions or lockdowns be put in place, we know that we will be able to continue to support those who need our help both locally and throughout the UK.

We were very fortunate to receive the following funding in 2021 towards our online program of support.

Ann Rylands Small Donations £1,000 Leicestershire County Council £3,000 Gerson Support Group £35,000 Florence Turner Trust £500 Ann Bury (COVID-19 Study) £25,000

Visitors to Centre

Throughout 2021, the charity welcomed visitors to the Health and Wellness Centre on an appointment basis, to reduce risk of COVID-19 to patients, employees and visitors. These visits were for workshops/wellness sessions and complementary therapies.

Educational Workshops and Events

A total of 156 workshops/wellness sessions were held in 2021, split as follows:

Centre Based Sessions 58 workshops/wellness sessions
Online/Zoom Sessions 71 workshops/wellness sessions
Hybrid Sessions* 27 workshops/wellness sessions

Hybrid sessions are held in person at the centre and streamed live through our online Healing Hub.

Although normality hadn’t returned by 2021, we were very fortunate to have been able to continue to support clients both locally and throughout the UK.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Achievements and performance (continued)

We offered a range of wellness workshops, talks and support groups which included the following:

Weekly Sessions

Wellbeing Workshops

Weekly Tong Ren Sessions Gut Health/Fermented Foods Meditation & Mindfulness Smoothie Making Week Weekly Tai Chi Sessions Nutritional Healing Workshop Healing Group Stress Less Workshop We're in This Together Support Group Visualization Workshop Cook-Along Sessions Other Guest Speakers Introduction to a Healthy Lifestyle Introduction to Microgreens Kombucha Making Workshop Life Alignment Relaxtion for Health 5G Smart Meters and Your Body Introduction to Juicing Blood Sugar Roundabout Detoxification Techniques Crystal and Healing

All our workshops are available to everyone over the age of 18, whether they have cancer or a similar health issues. In 2018, over 9.6m people died of cancer and over 17m people are diagnosed with cancer each year so prevention of disease is paramount and as 90-95% of cancers can be attributed to lifestyle, we are trying to address a big part of this with our varied workshops.

Complementary Therapy Sessions (Cancer Patients and their Carers)

We began providing complementary therapy sessions in May 2017, offered mostly by volunteers and when necessary, trained staff members.

In 2021, we provided a total of 1887 therapy sessions to patients living with cancer, which was more than 3 times the number we provided in 2020.

Number Complementary Therapies

January 110 sessions
February 133 sessions
March 154 sessions
April 142 sessions
May 168 sessions
June 181 sessions
July 184 sessions
August 161 sessions
September 178 sessions
October 196 sessions
November 160 sessions
December 122 sessions
Total 1888 sessions

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Achievements and performance (continued)

These sessions are a lifeline to those diagnosed with cancer; the impact of a cancer diagnosis and the treatment can be traumatic for not only the cancer patient but also their carer/family. We were fortunate to be able to increase our complementary therapy sessions in 2021.

WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA

The charity launched its brand new website in September 2021, this coincided with a rebrand to a more modern logo which is more appealing to all age groups.

The new website was completely overhauled with new brighter sections on how we support people with cancer, how people can support the charity and our innovative Healing Hub.

In 2021, we planned to launch a new web-based support program called TAC Connected, which would focus on our new LEAP Support Program. The web-based support program was re-named the Healing Hub, which better fits into the TAC ethos, with the LEAP support program sitting discretely at the back of the Healing Hub, ensuring that we work to provide the four elements (Learning, Empowerment, Action and Purpose).

The Healing Hub provides online support and includes: Cooking Videos Meditation Videos Expert Videos Exercise and Self Soothing Videos Member Forum Live Streamed Events

We are very active on social media, specifically the charity’s Facebook page.

We now have 3,851 ‘Likes’ on Facebook.

Other social media accounts such as Twitter, Tik Tok, NextDoor, Instagram and LinkedIn were also used in 2021.

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TOGETHER AGAINST CANCER

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Achievements and performance (continued)

Fundraising activities and income generation

For the past 13 years TAC has been using a Fundraising Consultant to raise money through a direct mail program. The company, Market Development Group (MDG) has been in operation since 1978 and has worked with some of the largest and oldest charities. Their method of fundraising is very successful and has raised adequate funds to meet the ongoing needs of TAC for the past 11 years.

Not only does the direct mail program raise funds for the TAC's programs but also educates the public about the dangers of cancer and the need for early detection of cancer and any similar or related diseases. Medical research has proven that early detection of cancer and similar or related diseases has saved lives by treating the disease at an early stage.

Located in Washington, DC, MDG is a full service direct marketing consulting firm with 20+ employees, providing clients with turn key services, including the following:

Lawrence MacKay, Chairman and President, Kimberly Aldridge, Executive Director and the UK office staff work closely with representatives of MDG to prepare fundraising packages; scheduling, package content, copy accuracy, package budget, testimonies and package educational material.

The main source of income for TAC is the monthly educational/fundraising promo package. This promo package is mailed to a database of committed donors. The majority of the contents of the promo package (85%) is educational; encouraging donors to practice early detection and wellness life-style living standards, like eating a balanced diet, exercising, drinking eight glasses of water daily, practicing relaxation techniques, getting a good night sleep and reducing stress. Donors who indicate that they do not want to receive this package are removed from the database immediately. The charity has taken the decision to not use door to door or telephone fundraising as this is intruding on peoples personal space and time and it puts pressure on people to donate.

TAC is a member of the Fundraising Regulator.

Reputation

The TAC Education and Wellness Centre is creating a very positive reputation for the charity as it demonstrates programs that assist people living with cancer or similar conditions. Many testimonials have been given by those we support and their families.

Educating the public

Between the TAC Education and Wellness Centre, the monthly promo packages and the website, a vast amount of educational material is being presented to the public.

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TOGETHER AGAINST CANCER

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Financial review

Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the Accounting Policies.

The charity has sourced all relevant and available support to ensure that the charity can continue, and although unclear what impact the COVID-19 outbreak will have on the longer term, they have been informed by Government Guidance the issue will be time limited. The Trustees have assessed the position of the charity, the financial support they have received and the available reserves and believes that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future. With this in mind the Trustees believe that the charity has considered and concluded that the preparation of the financial statements on a going concern basis is appropriate.

Reserves policy

The major risk to the charity is reliance on private fundraising, donations and legacies. As an organisation relying on voluntary income, our policy is to hold adequate reserves to enable the charity to respond to any difficult unexpected events such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic. It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. On 31 December 2021 the charity held restricted reserves of £42,180 (2020 - £8,563), and unrestricted reserves of £427,111 (2020 - £266,371). Included within unrestricted reserves is £200,000 of funds designated towards a potential future property purchase. Actual free reserves, calculated as unrestricted reserves less designated funds and fixed assets, amount to £211,879. The Trustees consider the reserves level at 31 December 2021 are in line with target.

Principal funding

The Charity received £907,781 (2020 - £847,858) during the year from voluntary donations and legacies. Included within this total the charity has been able to generate income from grants this year amounting £69,300 (2020 - £14,000). The charity received £8,382 (2020 - £3,786) from workshops, classes and events. The net assets of the charity as at 31 December 2021 amounted to £469,291 (2020 - £274,934).

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TOGETHER AGAINST CANCER

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Structure, governance and management

Constitution

Together Against Cancer (TAC) is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales number 06471938, its registered charity number 1123665. Its governing document is its Memorandum and Articles of Association, dated, 11 March 2008.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year are:

Mr Lawrence Mackay Mrs Joy Mackay Mrs Merra Bacos Tabay Mrs Sarah Jackson Mr Edwin Bulaon

None of the trustees have any beneficial interest in the company. All the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

The CEO is Larry Mackay and the day to day management of the UK centre is delegated to the Centre Manager Melanie Gamble and the Education and Wellness manager Stephen Gamble. Larry Mackay approves any new services which require a contract signing or are over the value of £500.

Methods of appointment or election of Trustees

There is no formal method for recruiting new charity trustees. Each current trustee can make recommendations if the need arises to replace or add a new trustee. At the annual board meeting in December of each year trustees are appointed and elected to serve for the approved period of time.

Policies adopted for the induction and training of Trustees

New trustees are encouraged to visit the UK Education and Wellness Centre and meet the Centre Manager and Education and Wellness Manager, learn more about the services provided and meet the staff and volunteers. New trustees are encouraged to obtain a copy of the charity commission booklet The Essential Trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do.

Pay policy for key management personnel

With over 40 years of administrative work for non profit corporations, Larry Mackay has developed an understanding for what is fair and reasonable compensation for management positions at a non profit corporation. Salaries are determined by the importance of the position being filled, the experience of the person being hired and the ability of the charity to meet this obligation.

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TOGETHER AGAINST CANCER (A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Structure, governance and management (continued)

Risk management

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. the major risks identified are as follows:

Raising enough money to meet the yearly budget

The Board of Trustees and the management team have been actively pursuing fundraising personnel to assist TAC in its fundraising efforts. When it comes to raising money for charity work there are only a few successful methods that a charity can pursue. The most successful over the years is to develop a database of committed donors who will support the efforts of the charity over an extended period of time. Once the database is established it is in the best interest of the charity to begin to communicate with these donors, especially the ones who have given repeatedly over and over again with the substantial donations, as to their willingness to make larger donations, capital donations or legacy bequests.

Plans for future periods

Together Against Cancer will continue to support worthy organisations who provide care and assistance to those with cancer, specifically those patients who use integrated medicine as part of their fight against cancer.

Our pledge for 2022 is:

We have 13 part-time and full-time staff members: ranging from multi-skilled staff members (the core team), administration, donation processing, fundraising, videographer/social media, and therapists.

In 2021, we were supported by 28 volunteers ranging from guest speakers, receptionists, fundraising assistance, admin/office, who kindly volunteered 696 hours to the charity.

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Mr Lawrence Mackay Trustee

Date: 1 September 2022

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TOGETHER AGAINST CANCER

(A company limited by guarantee)

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

The Trustees (who are also the directors of the charity for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial . Under company law, the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by:

Mr Lawerence Mackay Trustee

Date: 1 September 2022

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Together Against Cancer ('the charity')

I report to the charity trustees (who are also Directors for the purpose of company law) on my examination of the financial statements of the Together Against Cancer ('the charitable company') for the year ended 31 December 2021 which comprise of the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash Flows and related notes.

This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity’s trustees those matters I am required to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for my work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the trustees of charitable company you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charitable company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charitable company’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’) and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. .

An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently does not cover all the matters that an auditor considers in giving their opinion on the financial statements. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limited assurance that an independent examination can provide. Consequently I express no opinion as to whether the financial statements present a ‘true and fair’ view and my report is limited to those specific matters set out in the independent examiner’s statement.

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TOGETHER AGAINST CANCER

(A company limited by guarantee)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Independent Examiner's Statement

Since the charitable company’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of ICAEW specify other appropriate body, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

  3. the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the financial statements give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  4. the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

Signed: Luke Turner

Dated: 2 September 2022 ACA FCCA

Magma Audit LLP Chartered Accountants Unit 2 Charnwood Edge Business Park Syston Road Leicester LE7 4UZ

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(A company limited by guarantee)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
4
Charitable activities
5
Other trading activities
6
Investments
7
Total income
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
8
Charitable activities
Total expenditure
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
895,460
8,382
824
4
904,670
91,034
652,896
743,930
160,740
266,371
160,740
427,111
Restricted
funds
2021
£
81,621
-
-
-
81,621
-
48,004
48,004
33,617
8,563
33,617
42,180
Total
funds
2021
£
977,081
8,382
824
4
986,291
91,034
700,900
791,934
194,357
274,934
194,357
469,291
Total
funds
2020
£
861,858
3,786
1,621
38
867,303
70,295
634,266
704,561
162,742
112,192
162,742
274,934

The notes on pages 17 to 33 form part of these financial statements.

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TOGETHER AGAINST CANCER (A company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 06471938

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021

Note
Tangible assets
17
Current assets
Stocks
18
Debtors
19
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
20
Net current assets
Total net assets
Charity funds
Restricted funds
21
Unrestricted funds
21
Total funds
865
33,286
491,091
525,242
(71,183)
2021
£
15,232
15,232
454,059
469,291
42,180
427,111
469,291
979
15,753
355,934
372,666
(97,732)
2020
£
-
-
274,934
274,934
8,563
266,371
274,934

The charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006.

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Mr Lawrence Mackay Trustee

Date: 1 September 2022

The notes on pages 17 to 33 form part of these financial statements.

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash used in operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Dividends, interests and rents from investments
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Net cash provided by financing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
The notes on pages 17 to 33 form part of these financial statements
2021
£
152,841
4
(17,688)
(17,684)
-
135,157
355,934
491,091
2020
£
61,362
38
-
38
-
61,400
294,534
355,934

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

1. General information

Together Against Cancer is an incorporated charity registered with the Charity Commission. It's registered office is Unit 2, Charnwood Edge Business Park, Syston Road, Cossington, Leicester, LE7 4UZ. The Company registration number is 06471938 and the registered Charity number is 1123665.

2. Accounting policies

2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Together Against Cancer meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

2.2 Company Status

The Charity is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the company are the Trustees named on page 1. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity.

2.3 Going concern

The Trustees assess whether the use of going concern is appropriate, i.e. whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt over the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The Trustees make this assessment in the respect of the period of at least one year form the date of authorisation for issue of the financial statements and have concluded that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

2.4 Income

All income is recognised once the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deed of covenant is recognised at the time of donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and the receipt is expected. If the amount is not know, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

Grants are included in the Statement of financial activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.4 Income (continued)

Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity or the amount actually realised. Gifts in Kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as gifts only when sold or distributed by the charity. Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the Statement of Financial Activities as incoming resources when reasonable.

2.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis, inclusive of Value Added Tax.

Expenditure included in costs of generating funds are the charitable company's marketing costs..

Expenses relating to charitable activities relate to grants paid and gifts in kind. Support costs are also included within this category of expenditure which include consultancy and office support.

Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.

2.6 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

2.7 Operating leases

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of financial activities on a straight line basis over the lease term.

2.8 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets costing £500 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.

Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives .

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Fixtures and fittings - 20% on a straight line basis Office and computer equipment - 33% - 50% on a straight line basis

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2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.9 Stocks

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete to sell. Cost comprises direct materials and where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or normal consideration are measured the lower of replacement costs and cost.

2.10 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

2.11 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments' and Section 12 'Other Financial Instruments Issues' of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basis financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried out at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basis financial liabilities

Basis financial liabilities, including creditors, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

2.12 Employee benefits

The costs of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

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2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.13 Pensions

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the charity to the fund in respect of the year.

3. Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgment

Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Critical accounting estimates and assumptions:

The charity makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates and assumptions will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.

Useful economic lives of tangible assets

The annual depreciation charge for tangible assets is sensitive to changes in the estimated useful economic lives and residual values of the assets. The useful economic lives and residual values are reassessed annually. They are amended when necessary to reflect current estimates, based on technological advancement, future investments, economic utilisation and the physical condition of the assets. See note 17 for the carrying amount of the tangible assets, and note 2 for the useful economic lives for each class of assets.

4. Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
Donations
838,008
Legacies
57,452
Grants
-
Total 2021
895,460
Total 2020
833,888
Restricted
funds
2021
£
12,321
-
69,300
81,621
27,970
Total
funds
2021
£
850,329
57,452
69,300
977,081
861,858
Total
funds
2020
£
832,608
15,250
14,000
861,858

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5. Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
Workshops, classes and events
8,382
Total 2020
3,786
Total
funds
2021
£
8,382
3,786
Total
funds
2020
£
3,786

6. Income from other trading activities Income from fundraising events

Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
Sale of merchandise
824
Total 2020
1,621
Investment income
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
Bank interest received
4
Total 2020
38
Total
funds
2021
£
824
1,621
Total
funds
2021
£
4
38
Total
funds
2020
£
1,621
Total
funds
2020
£
38

7. Investment income

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8. Expenditure on raising funds

Costs of raising voluntary income

Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
Other fundraising costs
67,235
Wages and salaries
22,606
National insurance
865
Pension costs
328
Total 2021
91,034
Total 2020
70,295
Total
funds
2021
£
67,235
22,606
865
328
91,034
70,295
Total
funds
2020
£
61,760
8,214
190
131
70,295

9. Analysis of grants

Grants payable
Total 2020
Grants to
Institutions
2021
£
92,039
87,462
Grants to
Individuals
2021
£
-
3,698
Total
funds
2021
£
92,039
91,160
Total
funds
2020
£
91,160

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10. Grants payable

Grants to institutions
Mary How Trust
Destiny Medical Fund
Patient Funding - HBO Therapy
The Foundation for Collaborative Medicine and Research
Total
Funds
2021
£
2,500
52,800
14,239
22,500
92,039
Total
Funds
2020
£
3,000
54,800
17,662
12,000
87,462

11. Analysis of expenditure by activities

Charitable activities
Grant giving
Total 2021
Total 2020
Direct
costs
2021
£
391,107
-
391,107
361,128
Grants
payable
2021
£
-
92,039
92,039
91,160
Support
costs
2021
£
217,754
-
217,754
181,978
Total
funds
2021
£
608,861
92,039
700,900
634,266
Total
funds
2020
£
543,106
91,160
634,266

Analysis of direct costs

Staff costs
Cancer awareness and support and marketing
Nutrition workshops and conferences
Total
funds
2021
£
101,400
280,831
8,876
391,107
Total
funds
2020
£
79,060
275,957
6,111
361,128

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11. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of support costs

Staff costs
Depreciation
Cancer awareness and support and marketing
Management charges
Marketing
Repairs and maintenance
Rent and rates
Governance costs (see note 12)
Total
funds
2021
£
49,963
2,456
18,236
57,000
17,689
803
11,734
59,873
217,754
Total
funds
2020
£
38,866
-
17,690
48,000
18,590
691
10,623
47,518
181,978

12. Governance costs

Accountancy
Examiners fees
Legal and professional fees
Bank charges and foreign exchange differences
Office support costs
Travel and subsistence
Total
funds
2021
£
3,629
3,690
1,859
14,158
35,094
1,443
59,873
Total
funds
2020
£
3,715
3,636
3,742
9,018
27,007
400
47,518

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13. Independent examiner's remuneration

2021 2020
£ £
Fees payable to the charity's independent examiner for the independent
examination of the charity's annual accounts 3,690 3,636
Fees payable to the charity's independent examiner in respect of:
All other services not included above 3,629 3,715

14. Staff costs

Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
2021
£
163,748
8,916
2,498
175,162
2020
£
118,980
5,378
2,103
126,461

The average number of persons employed by the charity during the year was as follows:

2021 2020
No. No.
Employees 9 7

No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.

The key management personnel of the charity comprise the Trustees, who do not receive and direct remuneration, and management staff in our UK centre. The total amount of employee benefits paid were £88,023 (2020 - £87,504).

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15. Trustees' remuneration and expenses

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2020 - £NIL).

During the year ended 31 December 2021, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2020 - £NIL).

16. Volunteers

The charity benefited from the work of a number of volunteers who are involved in admin/workshop and therapist sessions.

17. Tangible fixed assets

Cost or valuation
Additions
At 31 December 2021
Depreciation
Charge for the year
At 31 December 2021
Net book value
At 31 December 2021
At 31 December 2020
Fixtures and
fittings
£
172
172
12
12
160
-
Office and
computer
equipment
£
17,516
17,516
2,444
2,444
15,072
-
Total
£
17,688
17,688
2,456
2,456
15,232
-

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18. Stocks

Finished goods and goods for resale
19.
Debtors
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
2021
£
865
2021
£
1,369
20,634
11,283
33,286
2020
£
979
2020
£
195
11,302
4,256
15,753

20. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Trade creditors
Taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
2021
£
59,097
2,776
602
8,708
71,183
2020
£
76,976
2,498
9,655
8,603
97,732

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21. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Property funds
General funds
General funds
Total Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
John Lewis - West Sussex
John Lewis - Basingstoke
DWD Foundation
Edward Gostling
TAC connected donations
DNV Services UK
Gerson Support Group
Leicestershire County Council
Florance Turner Trust
Anne Rylands
Ragdale Ladies
Mark Beams fundraiser
Valerie McCaffrey wellbeing
week fundraiser
Ann Bury
The Hospital Fund
Mel's wellbeing week fundraiser
Total of funds
Balance at 1
January
2021
£
-
266,371
266,371
638
930
1,806
2,462
2,727
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8,563
274,934
Income
£
-
904,670
904,670
-
-
-
-
70
5,800
35,000
3,000
500
1,000
5,595
2,629
784
25,000
2,000
243
81,621
986,291
Expenditure
£
-
(743,930)
(743,930)
-
-
(1,806)
(2,462)
(2,797)
-
(2,208)
(3,000)
(500)
(1,000)
(5,595)
(609)
(784)
(25,000)
(2,000)
(243)
(48,004)
(791,934)
Transfers
in/out
£
200,000
(200,000)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Balance at
31
December
2021
£
200,000
227,111
427,111
638
930
-
-
-
5,800
32,792
-
-
-
-
2,020
-
-
-
-
42,180
469,291

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21. Statement of funds (continued)

Statement of funds - prior year

Unrestricted funds
General funds
Restricted funds
HSBC Annandale Charitable Trust
John Lewis - West Sussex
John Lewis - Basingstoke
Tesco
Complementary therapy donations
DWD Foundation
Edward Gostling
TAC Connected donations
Caroline Roberts Cancer Fund
Total of funds
Balance at
1 January
2020
£
107,358
3,043
638
930
-
223
-
-
-
-
4,834
112,192
Income
£
853,333
-
-
-
875
373
1,806
4,928
2,727
3,261
13,970
867,303
Expenditure
£
(694,320)
(3,043)
-
-
(875)
(596)
-
(2,466)
-
(3,261)
(10,241)
(704,561)
Balance at
31
December
2020
£
266,371
-
638
930
-
-
1,806
2,462
2,727
-
8,563
274,934

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21. Statement of funds (continued)

The specific purposes for which the funds are applied are as follows.

Designated funds

The Trustees are looking to expand the charity. To enable this to happen they need to look to seek for larger premises. To enable them to fund such a venture the Trustees have agreed put aside £200,000 towards a future property or land purchase.

Restricted Funds

The John Lewis West Sussex funding was received to be used towards the patient funding programme to help those patients in the Horsham and West Sussex area. The unspent funds have been carried forward.

The John Lewis Basingstoke funding was received to be used towards the patient funding programme to help those patients in the Basingstoke area. The unspent funds have been carried forward.

The DWD Foundation income was received to be used towards the costs of the new TAC Connected project, the funds were all spent during the year providing online workshops.

The Edward Gostling income was received to be used towards the new TAC Connected project, all funds were spent during the year providing counselling and therapies including one-to-one sessions.

The income received from DNV Services UK during the year was in memory of the late Louise Jobson a patient who attended the centre. The income was given to provide complementary therapy sessions. The funds unspent at the year end and have been carried forward.

The charity received Income from the Gerson Support Group for three projects. 1. Vegetable boxes for patients. None of these funds were spent at the year end, therefore, £4,000 has been carried forward. 2. TAC Connected funds, to be used towards the cost of workshops, developing and hosting online courses on the Healing Hub, contributions towards grant and event management, talks at the centre and live streamed content. The unspent funds of £25,792 have been carried forward. 3. Training staff, none of the funds were spent, £3,000 has been carried forward.

The charity received £3,000 from Leicestershire County Council during the year to fund online therapy and consultations. All funds were spent providing sessions between May to August 2021.

Funds received from the Florence Turner Trust were to be used towards one-to-one workshops via the TAC Healing HUB. All funds were spent during the year.

The funds received from Ann Rylands were to help fund the TAC Connected project, all funds were fully spent at the year end.

Ragdale Ladies are funds received from staff at Ragdale Hall in respect of fundraising events held. Funds were raised towards the TAC Connected project, £2,798 was fully spent and used towards the cost of the new website. Further funds were raised towards providing therapy sessions, £2,797 was fully spent during the year.

The funds received from the Mark Beams fundraiser are in respect of fundraising events held. Some funds were raised towards the cost of meditation videos as part of the TAC Connected project. The income has helped to fund the cost of two videos, there is £800 unspent and included in the carry forward. Funds were also raised to help to provide mobile therapy sessions for patients who are unable to attend the centre, £1,220 of the funds were unspent at the year end and have been carried forward.

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21. Statement of funds (continued)

Funds received from Valerie McCaffrey were in respect of a fund raising event during Wellbeing week. Funds were collected to be used towards the TAC Healing Hub. All funds have been spent during the year providing cooking videos.

The Ann Bury funds were received to fund a grant for The Foundation for Collaborative Medicine and Research and to help with the operating costs of TAC. All funds were spent during the year.

The charity received £2,000 from the Hospital Fund to help provide physical and mental scar therapy. All funds were spent providing sessions between May 2021 and November 2021.

Mel's wellbeing week fundraiser income were funds raised specifically to be used towards providing therapy sessions. All funds were fully spent during the year.

22. Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current year

Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
Tangible fixed assets
15,232
Current assets
483,062
Creditors due within one year
(71,183)
Total
427,111
Restricted
funds
2021
£
-
42,180
-
42,180
Total
funds
2021
£
15,232
525,242
(71,183)
469,291

Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year

Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Total
Unrestricted
funds
2020
£
364,103
(97,732)
266,371
Restricted
funds
2020
£
8,563
-
8,563
Total
funds
2020
£
372,666
(97,732)
274,934

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23. Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities

Net income for the year (as per Statement of Financial Activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Dividends, interests and rents from investments
Decrease in stocks
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
Decrease in creditors
Net cash provided by operating activities
24.
Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
Cash in hand
Total cash and cash equivalents
25.
Analysis of changes in net debt
At 1
January
2021
£
Cash at bank and in hand
355,934
355,934
2021
£
194,357
2,456
(4)
114
(17,533)
(26,549)
152,841
2021
£
491,091
491,091
Cash flows
£
135,157
135,157
2020
£
162,742
-
(38)
312
5,587
(107,241)
61,362
2020
£
355,934
355,934
At 31
December
2021
£
491,091
491,091

26. Pension commitments

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the group to the fund and amounted to £2,498 (2020 - £2,103). Contributions payable to the fund at the balance sheet date are £602 (2020 - £525) and included in creditors.

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27. Operating lease commitments

At 31 December 2021 the charity had commitments to make future minimum lease payments under noncancellable operating leases as follows:

Not later than 1 year
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
2021
£
9,157
6,600
15,757
2020
£
4,591
2,973
7,564

28. Related party transactions

During the year the charity received £16,136 (2020 - £20,166) in donations from and paid £57,000 (2020 - £48,000) in management fees to Cancer Aid and Research Fund, Together Against Cancer's affiliate charity in the USA. In addition to being a Trustee of Together Against Cancer, Lawrence Mackay is also the president and Founder of this affiliate charity.

The charity also incurred consultancy fees amounting to £17,485 (2020 - £18,590) paid to Creative Journey. This company owned by Kimberley Aldridge, the daughter of Lawrence and Joy Mackay, who are both Trustees of Together Against Cancer. These consultancy fees are paid at arm's length.

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