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Annual Report 2022 Keeping Abreast Breast Cancer Reconstruction Support KeeplniAbreastAnnual ReportYearEndlng YIMarch 2022

Table of Contents: Item.. l Reference and administrative details of the charity, its Trustees and Advisers 2 Chairfs Statement (for the year ending 31 March 20221 Trustees, Report 3 Our Objectives 4 Strategies for achieving objectives 5 Review of Activities 6 Groups & Support 7 Volunteers 8 Campaigning 9 Fundraising Activities/lncome Generation 10 Fundraising Outputs 11 Structure, Governance and Management 12 Organisational Structure and Decision-making 13 Financial Review 14 Future Developments Trustees, Responsibllltles Statement Independent Examinerfs Report Statement of Financial Actlvltles Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements Page io io li li li 12 13 14 15 16 17-29 2W .F4Y Ivirtual London Marathon Oct 20211 KeQpln8AbreaStAnn￿al Reportyear Endln8 JJ ma￿h2o22

l. Reference and administrative details of the charity, its Trustees and Advisers Trustees Mlss C Scott- Chair Person Mr l Butler Mrs C Carter Mrs R McArthur Mrs E Queensborough Miss V Vazquez- Treasurer Company Registered Number 06891388- Keeping Abreast Is a regI5tered charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Trust deed Charity Registered Number 1129522 Reglstered Office 7 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NRI 4DJ Accountants MA Partner5 LLP, 7 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NRI 4DJ Bankers The Co-operative Bank, 69 London Street, NonNSch, Norfolk, NR2 IHT Solicitors Hansells Solicitors and Financial Advisers, 13 The Close. Norwich, Norfolk, NRI 4DS Other Information We have a team of three part-time staff operatlng from a Ilcenced office in Norwich and we are members of the NCVO (National Councll of Voluntary Organisationsl. KeeplngAbrea5tAnnu41 REPQrtY¥ar Endlng31 March2022

  1. Chairfs Statement (For the year ending 31 March 2022) In the year to 31" March 20221 have been fortunate to continue in my role of Chalr of the Board of Trustees and have pleasure In wrlting this opening statement for the annual report. Over the last 12 months we have seen a period of relative stability after facing the ever-changing landscape as a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic throijghout the previous reporting year. As you will be aware the pandemic had huge effects on 211 charSties and Keeping Abreast was not immune. The lockdown5 and uncertalnty that shadowed the country and the economy can still be felt on our services, the places we operate from and the people requiring our support. Our strengths continue to lie with our excellent and dedicated staff, volunteers and all those involved in the charitvs functions. l am 3150 very grateful to my colleagues on the Board of Trustees for their experience and judgement and volunteering for the roles and re5ponsibllitie5 of beSng a Trustee throughout the last year. Our p051tive objectives this last year include, fa￿-to-faCe support groups have recommenced In Norwich, Cheltenham, Leicester and Herts & Beds. We have developed our website and now offer (for the fSr5t tlme to patients) a dedicated video-library of recon5tructlon c)ptions and real-life video patient stories. Thi5 ha5 been posslble with the support Production Bureau and a grant from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund and our patient volunteers. We contlnue to utilise the many support too15 such as Zoom Speaker Sesslons, patient stories, Whatsapp and Facebook closed support groups which were implemented during the pandemic but still allow us to have diverse contact methods wlth our benefactors. Our Fundraising continues to face challenges from both the pandemic and now the economic concern5 and c05t of IlvSng crisis. We welcomed our new Fundraising Officer- Jenny Bond who will ensure we continue to adapt to how we raise fund5 to support the charity. We had successful grant applicatlon5 to cover some costs in this current financial year,. from South Norfolk District Council and Yorkshire Building Society. Keeping Abreast is Inevltably continuing to face challenge5 Wlth fundraising. We are building a framework of grant applications and future event-plannlng to strengthen our income and fundraising opportunities. We continue to focu5 on our core aim Df being able to provide support to those faclng declslons regarding breast reconstruction following a diagnosis of breast cancer or the presence of a hereditary gene mutatSon. This mission in supporting and helping individua15 wlth their treatment options lies at the heart of all we do and is the touchstone by which we can measure our Success. I hope again as with our last yearfs report this pmvide5 ample evidence of that success. Keeping Abreast should continue to feel proud of the support it is offering and our plans to continue to develop our fundralslng tar8etS, SUPPOrt structures and group offering5 as well as strengthening our strategic direction for the future. Name Caroline scott Chair of Trustee5 Date.. 2fB£ZZ KBtyln8AbrEaStAhnual Rew>rtYear Endlnl 31 Mar<h 2012

  2. Our Objectives Our Objectives Slnce ourconceptlon haw olways had four maln obJectlve&" . To prowde inforrnatlorn support pra£tlcal help and advlce for those constdering breast recorthctlon, Includingthe opportunStyto share the experiences of others. . To enrith the quallty of carefor those recoveringfrom breast reconstruction. . To ra15e aw3rene5s of Keepiry Abreast wlthin the LIK. To encourage and supportthe e5tablishrnent of other KA Eroups n9t10n￿de.

  3. Strategies for achieving objectives We have continued to assess our strategles for achlevlng our objectives and have: Piovlded opportuThitie5 for patlents to talk to others who have had similaT experien¢es or undeitaken reconstructive surgery withsn ellnical settSngs. at support group meeting5 (using registered and tralned volunteer51. Also, oveT the phone Irom our base in Little Imelton or via our trained volunteer Piovldè a thumber ol ohlln• ipport tools In plDtè of fat• .s0.fat• motln95 duo to Covld i..y•stwl¢tlon$ In¢kudln9 Ztyofft ..Ipeaker sesslon3 and pallÈnt sttswles Offered domlc511aiy care snd h•alth & wÈll-bÈly seivlces to perl-operatlve patlent$ Expanded our support and volunteeJ network Pravided additlonal servlces such as bias or bia vouchers. domlcllllary care, comfort bags foT those at time of surgery and h05Pltal travel expÈn5es Keeplng Abrea5tAnnual Reportyear E￿dIn131￿arch Z022

  4. Review of Activities Our specific objectives from last year were to ensure that the charity had stability, longevity and was working productively and as cost-effectively a5 possible. This included,. RevlewSng the support offeringi con51derlng recovery from Covld restrictions. Reviewing the Trustee mlx to ensure that the Trustees have a good mix of skills and experience. Reviewing our fundraising income streams to consider Covid recovery and other external factors. Adapting our work patterns to maximise service level.

  5. Groups & Support How our activitie5 dellver publ1¢ benefit: Keeping Abreast's main activities and the people the charlty 5UPPOrts are described below. Keeping Abreast helps women who are consSdering, facing or going through breast reconstruction followlng a breast cancer diagnosis or the discovery of a hereditary breast cancer gene. These activities are undertaken to further our charitable purposes for the public benefit. Some of this past year was still affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, with face-to-face Support Group meetlngs having to be cancelled during lockdowns, following Government guidelines. Support for those facing breast recon5tructSon continued during thi5 time, however, with some Support Groups meeting via Zoom and others continuing to 5UPPgrt those in their area by telephone, emall and WhatsApp. Once the Coronavirus restrictions were lifted. the face-to-face KA Support Groups were gradually reinstated, with some moving to new venues. In addition to the Support Group meetlngs, KA HQ continued to put on a number of Zoom Speaker Sessions, each on a different aspect of breast reconstruction. These Sncluded talks on nutrition and hypnotherapy as well as presentations on the different types of breast reconstruction sur8ery. The Zoom Speaker Sessions were well attended and included presentations and Q&A 5e55ions, and more are planned for next year. KA Volunteers across the country continued to help others with their breast reconstruction concerns and in the financlal year of 202112022 there were 1,068 attendees who participated in support activities. In addition to the remote and face-to-face Support Group meetings and one-to-one support from Volunteers, free Pilates sessions continued to be offered vla Zoom, courtesy of a long-standing KA supporter, together with free monthly Mindfulness sessions, also on Zoom. The number of Reglstered KA Volunteers has grown steadlly, endlng the year at 150 and, now that actual 3Ctivities are taking place once agaln, the Volunteers have ljeen helping out at events and fundraisers as well as on support Encouraglngly, the presentations from the Zoom Speaker Sessions have also been watched numerou5 time5 onllne afterward5, Wlth some of these sessions subsequently uploaded to the charity's website, where confidentiality clauses allowed. New PatSent Stories have also been added to the site, so that those considering breast reconstruction can find out more about the process from those who have experlenced St first-hand. The new sections of the website also include real-life reconstruction videos, audio clips and FAQ5- all provlded by KA Volunteers- and these have proved to be very popular, with numerous positive testimonia15 from breast recon5tructlon patients as a result. Consequently, we will continue to add to these resources, with a new animated video about hereditary breast cancer and risk-reducing surgery planned for 2022-2023. .1 have looked ot the resources, whlch (7re very helpful. I watched them with my husbond, and we agreed they t7re the best yetfrom all the resources we have seen, so thonk you." "l just wanted to reoch out ond soy tht7nk you so very much to all the ladies who were brrjve enough to share their reconstruction surgerles. lfvund your videos so very helpful when thinking about ull possible options." KeeplngAbrea5tAnnual REpprtYD8r EndlDg31 March 2022

honk goodnessfor chorities like KA - people need somewhere to go to osk questlons and seek support. I wos so grateful to know thot I coulrj turn to you ludle5 and askfor odvice and helpl Thanks again." 150 Registered Volunteers 'QyuTt•rlyi Zoom Speaker -.¥•s$lon$ from KAHQ 16 Suppoyt , & 2 Outreach Groups KA Onlln• S¥pport CommuDIty wlt over 250 m•mbor•. 1,068 Attendees al support sessions ..495 plnk..,".. 'packs sent to. ,fyospltsl Over 150 Comfort & Caiel Bags for bveast reconstructlon ,t patients ••lth & Sthlv It5 $èTht to all pport Groups In addition, the new Keeplng Abreast Online Support Groupi which Ss a closed communlty on Facebook, has proved very popular too, and now boasts well over 250 members. This closed Facebook group Is there for people to have conversations about breast reconstruction and to swop stories and experience5 a5 well as to obtain helpful hints and tIP5. Plu5, testimonials and information about real-llfe reconstruction surgery are posted on Keeping Abrea5Ys manv social media platforms on a regular basis. in The aim of each of KA'5 Support Groups- including the new Online Support Group- is to offer support, advice and information to anyone wanting to know more about breast reconstructlon or Its associated procedures in line with the charity's objective5, in particular:_ "Providing informatlon, support and proctical help und advlcefor those considering brerjst reconstruction." In addition, we have continued to aid local hospita15 and cancer centres by providing Snformatlon on the charity via 'Plnk Packs, which are given out to breast reconstruction patients, together with 'KA Comfort and Care Bags, which contaln useful Items for those facing breast reconstruction surgery. Keepln8AbreaStAn￿ual Reportyear Endlng31 March 2022

Durlng the financlal year 202112022 we delivered 495 Pink Packs along with more than 150 Comfort & Care Bags, both to local h05plta15 and cancer centres as well a5 to individuals who contacted KA HQ who haven't yet got a Support Group In thelr area. KA HQ has continued to help the Support Group5 around the country with whatever they need, from provlding Health & Safety Kits during the pandemic to Covid-specific Keeping Abreast leaflets. These have now been replaced by a new KA leaflet, along with other KA supplies such as business cards, posters, new pull-ups and so on. Visits to the Support Groups around the country have also started up agaSn, wlth a vi5It to some of the KA Cheltenham Support Group members in January 2022 and to the KA Leicester Support Group In March 2022 when thls group celebrated its sixth anniversary. As most of the Support Groups are meeting face-to-face again now, more of these face-to-face vlslts are planned. Thi5 year the KA Liverpool Support Group funded training for permanent nipple-tattooing for one of their breast recon5tructSon nurses, along with a camera for the h05Pltal photographer to take pirture5 for recording and research purposes. Meanwhile, the KA Norwich Support Group ralsed funds for new ultrasound scanning equlpment which has been requested by the Plastics Department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. The current locations of KA'S Support Group5 are:_ Norwlch Klng'5 Lynn Stalham (Outreach) Wymondham Ioutreachl Liverpool Cheltenham Herts & Beds Leicester Sheffleld Inot currently active, as the nurse who ran this group is now on secondment in a different aera of the hospital, so we will resume discussion5 when she return51. Bristol (not currently active, as the volunteers who ran the group have now retired, and 50 we are currently looking at alternatives. In the meantime, Brlstol patlents are belng supported by KA Cheltenhaml. We have also been working with the breast reconstruction teams at hospitals in Swansea, Wakefield, Cardiff, Salisbury and Gorleston, and hope to continue to cement our relationships with them this year. 7. Volunteers The number of registered volunteers with the charlty currently stands at over 150, most of whom are previous reconstruction patients and the rest either breast reconstruction nurse515taff or Indivlduals who support the administratSve or fundraising elements of the charity. Volunteers are key to the success of Keeplng Abreast, and without their hard-work, time and knowledge of breast reconstruction, the charity simply could not operate. We consider ourselves very fortunate to be supported by a group of highly committed and enthuslastlc Indlviduals who undertake a variety of roles which include.. Patient Point of Contact IPOCI- able and willing to talk to and offer support to other patients, in person via email, WhatsAppi telephone, Zoom or other means. 'Show & Tell, Model- willing and comfortable to show the re5uIt5 of theSr breast re¢onstruttion surgery to other women In a controlled, safe environment. Running a Support Group or Event- part of the team of volunteers that organises, co-ordinates and facilitates the running of a group- whether virtually or In per50n. Keepln8AbreastAnnual Reportyear EndknA 31 March 202Z

Supporting Administrative Tasks- helping to ensure the smooth running of the charity by 5upportlng the team with operational and administrative tasks, a5 required, such as putting tOEether Pink Packs and KA Comfort & Care Bags. Keeping Abreast Events- these volunteers support us at various awarene55 events or fundraising activities, usually by manning stands or holdlng collection bLJckets- at bake sales, concerts, fun-runs and Christmas fairs, for example. A team of KA Volunteers manned a Keeping Abreast stand in John Lewis, Norwich, throughout October 2021, with some Volunteers also taking part In a Fashion Show at the store. This wa5 a successful awarenes5 event, wlth plenty of media coverage, and also raised some funds for the charSty. Trustee- part of the team responslble for governing the charity and Supporting Its dlrectlon to achleve Its aims and objectives. There are currently slx Trustees. As we are seeing an increase in the number of people contactinE the charlty having been diagnosed with a heredltary breast cancer Éene, such as BRCA or PALB, we are now hoplng to recrult a new Trustee with some hereditary breast cancer experlence. We encourage all our volunteers to attend training COLJrses to ensure they are competent in the roles in whlch thev are volunteerina and to give them more experience. We are currently researching new training modules, on listenSng and respondln& for both new and established volunteer5, and are hoping to secure grant funding to finance this. In addition, the volunteer paperwork such as the Volunteer Application Form, Volunteer Handbook and Venue Checklist Form, continue to be reviewed, so that we can carry on improving these too. Lastly, in order to keep KA Volunteers, breast reconstruction patient5 and thelr friends and families up-to-date, a quarterly online newsletter is produced containing information on the KA Support Groups and actSvities across the country. 8. Campaigning October is an important month for the charity,. it is not only Breast Cancer Awareness Month but it also sees International BRA Day, whlch highlights Breast Reconstruction Awareness. This year Covld restrirtions had started to ease with us being able to have a stand throughout the month John Lewis raising awareness for Keeping Abreast. Little Greene Paint and Wallpaper gave a percentage of their sales in October to Keeping Abreast. KeepltwAbyeast Annual Reportyear EndlN8 31 Maich 2021

  1. Fundraising Activitiesllncome Generation Central Support activities Fundraising: Thls year we held our annual Carol service in December 2021 at St Peter Mancroft church in Norwich with a new CovSd variant coming out and tighter restrictions In place we had smaller numbers. Fundraising campaigns: The Virgin Money Givlng London Marathon went virtual later in the year,. we purchased places In the event and recruited a team of runners to complete the challenge and raise funds for the charity. We were fortunate to also have a runner in the physical race in London. Other fundralslng: Christma5 cards were deslgned and purchased for sale in the Original Christmas Card Shop, this was run Successfully at the St Peter Mancroft. Grant funding: Grant funding remains a key fundrai5irig stream. We were fortLJnate to re￿1ve Erants from South Norfolk District Countll and Yorkshire Building Society. Charity of Year: Two breast implant companies selected Keeping Abreast as thelr charlty of the year,. CSS CSR and GC Aesthetics. Both companies are undergoing their own fundraising efforts to raise money for Keeping Abreast.

  2. Fundraising outputs Fundraising has been able to 5UPPOrt the charity's running costs, support costs and development throughout this year. We have supported our 5ervice-users onllne through Zoom Speaker Sessions, patient stories and social events. We produced and launched an improved web51te in October with more support services including a FAQ section and Show and Tell vldeo. We have updated our printed materlals to keep up to date in these changing times and sent out many'Pink Packs, to hospltals around the country, some we have relationships wlth already and some new. Our funds have been spent 011 Several Keeping Abreast Comfort & Care Bags which were given out to those who have been through Surgery durlng Covid, which added another layer of complexity to an already stressful time. We have funded new materia15 and H&5 products to keep our staff and volunteers safe. Keeplns Abreast Amual Reportyear Endlfft8 JI March 2022

  3. Structure, Governance and Management Constituition The charity is registered as a charitlble company limited by gLJarantee Iregistered number: 068913881 and is a registered charity Iregistered number.. 11295221. The charlty is constitLJted under a Memorandum of A550ciation dated 29 Aprll 2009 as amended by special re501ution5 dated 18 May 2010 and 9 May 2012. Method of Appointment or Election of Trustees The management of the charlty is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Articles of Association. Policies Adopted for The Induction and Training of Trustee5 New Trustees undergo a Trustee induction to brlef them on their legal obligations under charity and company law, the Charity Commission Euidance on public benefit, and to inform them of the content of the Memorandum and Article5 of A550cSation, the committee and decision-making proces5e5, the buslness plan and recent financial performance of the charSty. Typically, they will meet with other Trustees and a KA employee to gain a better insight into the role. Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate external training events where these will facilitate the undertaklng of their role.

  4. Organisational Structure and Decision-making Policy decisions are made by the Trustees in Trustee Meetlngs or by email in accordance with the Governing document. Insurance Cover Public and Product Liability cover £5,000,000. Professional Liability £1,000,000.
  5. Financial Review Going Concern After making appropriate enquiries, the Tru5tee5 have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate reserves and cash surplus to continue in operational existence for the short to mid-term. The Covid recovery period 15 Still a challenging oen for Keeping Abreast alongside other external factors Such as cost of livlng. The detialed monthly reporting allows this sitaution to be monitored closely. Financial and Risk Management Objectives and Policies The Trustees met virtually on fSve occaslons during the year ending 31 March 2022 to discuss and review charity business. The Trustees constantly monitor cash balances and future income streams against obligations and fixed costs. Offlce rent is paid monthly with no automatlc renew clause to give us flexibility. There are no other fixed costs or on-going commitments other than minor adminI5tratlve expenses. Smith and Pinching continue to admln55ter our Pension Scheme for our small team and the administrative side is delivered by our Payroll Provider, CBR Business Solutlons In Norwich. We perform regular reviews in relation to the hourly rate paid to all our staff members. In this time of unknown we have reviewed which event types were more 5ucce5sful both financially and, m05t importantly, how they have Supported our members and Keeping Abreast communitv. KeeplnsAbreastAnnual ReportYearEndlng31 MaKh 2021

Principal Risks and Uncertainties These centre on a reduction in fundraising and/or a Ios5 of volunteers to run the support groups, specifically due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Our Disaster Recovery Plan continues, which enabled us to continue service with staff working a hybrid of an offlce and home 501ution, based on Government guSdellne5. A 5peciflc reporting procedure continues to enable the staff and Trustees to Constantly monitor thls, and fundraising plans and strategie5 are belng reviewed regularly, to ensure they are generating the desired outcome5. Reserves Policy The TrLJStees review the balance of their reserves annually as a minimum, and it is their current policy that they will retaSn at least £60,000 as a minimum balance. This provides sufficient funds to employ three part-time staff and pay other fixed overheads for a full year without any other income being forthcoming. This year again sees a positive in reserves with free reserves of £94,672 as of March 202112021.. £93,143). The level of reserves will be monitored closely moving forward, specifically due to the impact of the Covld-19 pandemic. The review of internal financial rules will allow increased visibility of the cash flow. Principal Funding The principal sources of funding is internal fundraising, grants and public donations and internal fundin& mainly from indlvidual fundralsSn8 efforts. 14. Future Developments The Trustees intend to strengthen existing support group5 and create new ones where possible, with the potential for virtual group5. We hope to identify additional projects that fulfil our objectives and contribute to the well-being of patients in a safe environment. The Trustees meet SIX times a year minimum for regular Trustee Meetlngs wlth these meetlngs to contlnue to be offered virtually in the future to allow for a wider demographic of Trustees. We have devised Strategic Plan which is constantly monitored and updated in line with our objectives. To work to integrate the tradltlonal approaches of the charlty with the successful vlrtual approaches that ar05e a5 a result of Covld-19. In Conclusion This ha5 been a challenglng year for the charity in terms of development and fundraislng. We have been able to introduce new initiatives and ways of working thank5 to grant funding. It is our intention to continue to develop new ways of working to enable us to further support those in need of help when undergoing breast reconstruction. Thanks again to the Founders, our army of enthusiastic volunteers, and to my fellow Trustees and our fabulou5 team of committed staff. Caroline Scott Chair of Trustees Keeping Abreast Date.. 2/1¢21 KeeplTrgAbrea5t Annual Report Year Endlng31 Maich 202Z

KEEPING ABREAST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) STATEWIENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Charity for the purposes of company lawl are rèsponsible lor preparing the Tru51ees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards Iulliled Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Praclicel. Company law requires the Tru51ees lo prepare financial slalemenls for e3¢h financial Under company law, the Trustees musl nol approve thè financial slalemen15 unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the slate of affair5 01 the Charity and of its incoming resources and application ol resoLJi¢es, including ils income and expenditure, for that period. In prèparing these finan¢ial slatemenls, the Trustees are requirecl lo.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply thèm ¢onsislenlly', observe the methods and principles ol Ihg Charities SORP IFRS 102}', make judgments and a¢¢ounling eslimales that are reasonable and prudent., slate whether applicable UK Accounting Standards IFRS 1021 have been followed, subject lo any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements., prepare the financial slalemenls on the going ¢on¢ern basis unless il is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are suffi'cient lo show and explain the Charitys Iransa¢lions and dis¢lose with reasonable accuracy at any lime the financial position of th& Charity and enable them lo 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 laking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Page 13

KEEPING ABREAST IA Company Llmlted by Guarantee) INDEPENDENT EXANIINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Independent Examlner's Report to the Trustees of Keeplng Abreast I'the Charlty'l I report lo the charity Truste&s on my examination of the accounts of the Chaiily for the year ended 31 March 2022. Responslbllities and Basls of Report As the Trustees of the Chafily land ils directors for the purposes of company lawl YDU are rèsponsible lor the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the iequiremenls of the Companies Act 20￿('the 2006 Act'i. Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Charily are not required lo be audited under Part 16 of tha 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examinglion, I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 146 of the Charities AGI 2011 I'the 2011 Act'l. In Carrying OLJI my examination I have f￿lowed the Directions given by the Charily Commission under section 145151{bl of the 2011 Act. Independent Examlner's Statement I have completed my examination. I confirm th81 no matters have come lo my allenlion in connection wlh the examination giving me catjse lo believe.. aceounllng records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act.. or the accounts do not accord with Ihc>se records., or the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lru$ and fair, view which is not a maller considered as part of an independènt Èxamination., or the accounts have not beèn prepared in accordance with the method8 and principles ol the Statement of Recommended Practice for acGounling and reporting by charities. I have no concems and have corne across no other mallers in connection with the examination to which allenlion should be dfawn in this report in order lo enable a propér und6rstsnding of the accounts lo be reached. This report 18 made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might slate lo the Ch2rilYs Trustees those mallers l am required lo stale lo them in an Independent Examiner's Report and loi no other purpose. To the fullest extent permilled by law, I do not acrepl or assume reswnsibilily lo anyone other than the Chaiily and the Charity's Trustees as a body. for my work or for this report. Signed.. Dated. 29 September 2022 Frank Shippam Bsc FCA DChA MA Partners Audit LLP 7The Closè Notwich NR14DJ Page 14

KEEPING ABREAST IA Company Llmlted by Guarantee) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Unrestricted funds 2022 RestrS¢ted funds 2022 Total funds 2022 Tolal funds 2021 Note Income from: Donations and legacies Other tradlng aclivilies 15,S03 47,352 1,000 16,503 47,352 93,830 26,709 Totsl Income 62,855 1,000 63,855 120,539 Expenditure on- Raising funds cha￿table a¢tivilies d,544 86,782 4,644 67,605 2,441 100,268 10.823 Total expendlture 61,326 10,823 72,149 702, 709 Net movement In funds 1,529 19.8231 18,2941 17,830 Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Nel movement in funds 125,317 1,529 14.277 19.823 139,594 18,2941 121. 764 17,830 Total funds Carrled forward 126,846 4.454 131,300 139,594 The Slalemenl of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. Thè notes on pages 17 10 29 form part of these financial slalemenls. Page 15

KEEPING ABREAST IA Company Limitèd by Guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER.. 06891388 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2022 2022 2021 Note Fixed assets Current asséts Stocks 1,151 4,837 128,192 1,052 4,505 136, 716 Debtors 12 Cash al bank and in hand 134.180 142,273 Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year 13 12,8801 (2,679) Net current ossets 131,300 139.594 Total net assets 131,300 139,594 Charity funds Restricted funds Unreslricled funds 14 14 4,454 126.846 14,277 125,317 Total funds 131,300 139,594 The Charity was enlilled lo exemption from audit under section 477 of Ihe Companies Acl 2006. Th@ members have not required the company lo obtain an audit for the year in question in accordanco wfch section 476 of Companies Act 2006. The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities lor complying with the requirements of the Act with respect lo a¢counling records and preparalion Df financial slalemenls. The financlal slalemenls have been prepared in accordance with tha provisions applicabl8 to enblies Subject lo the small companies regime. The financial s121emenls were approved and aulhorised for issue by the TTuslees and Signed on their behalf by.. Carollne Scott Dale. 29 September 2022 The notes on pages 17 10 29 form part of the52 financial slalements. Page 16

KEEPING ABREAST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANGIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 General informatlon Keeping Abreast is a prTvale company limited by guarantee and illGorporaled in England antl Wales. The Charity's registered office is 7 The Close. Norwich, Norfolk, NR14DJ. Accounting policies 2.1 Basls of preparation of flnancial statement5 The finanGial statements have been prepared in accoidance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1Q21 Accounting and Reporting by Chaiities.. Slalemenl of Recommended Praelice 8pplicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reports'ng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffeclive 1 January 20151, the Financial RepoTting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102} and the Companies Act 200S. Keeping Abreast meets the definition ol a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are ini11211y recognised al historical cost or Iransa¢lion valLJe unless otherwise slated in Ihg relevant accounting pc>li¢y. 2.2 Going concern The Covid-19 pandemic has challenged the fundralsing 8clivilies of the Charity howevei, grants have helped fill the gap ensurlng the Charity's reserves have been maintained during the past 12 Tllonlhs. The Charity therefore continues lo hav8 a healthy level of reserves and light financial controls are in place lo ensure the ftnancial position is fegularly monilored by the Development Mana9er and, ullimalely, the Trustees. As a result, the Trustees havè a reasonable expectation that the Charily has adeqLJate resources lo continue in operational existence for the fc>reseeable future, being a peiiod of al least 12 months from the approval dale of these financial slalemenls, and have therefor concluded il appropriate lo prepare them on the going concern basis. 2.3 Income All income is recognised onc& the Charity has enlillemenl to the in¢om6, il is probable Ihal the income wlll be received and the amount of income receivable can be measuiod r?liably. Grants are included in the Slalemenl of Financial Activities on a receivable basi8. The balance of income recèived lor specific purposes bul not expended during th6 period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance Sheet. Inihere in¢ome is received in advance of enlillemenl of receipt, Ils recognition is defèrred and included in creditors as deferred income. WhèrÈ enlillemenl occurs before income is received, the income 15 accrued. 2.4 Expenditure Expenditure is recognised once there is a leg81 or conslruclive obligation lo transfer economic benefit Ip a third party, il is probable that a transfer of e¢onomi¢ benefits will be required in selllemenl and the amount of the obligation Can be measured reliably. Expendllure on raising funds includes all expenditure incuired by the Charity lo raise funds for ils charitable purposes and includes costs ol all fundraising activities evenl$ and non-charilable trading. Expenditure on charitablè activities is incurred on dire¢lly undertaking the acllviues which further the Charity's Dbjeclives. as well as any associated support costs. Page 17

KEEPING ABREAST IA Company Llmited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEWiENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Accountlng pollcies Icontinuedl 2.4 Expenditure Icontlnuadl All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT. 2.6 stocks Stocks are valued al the lower of cost and nel realisable value. 2.6 Debtors Other debtors are re¢ognised al the selllemenl amount. Prepayments are valued al the amount prepaid_ 2.7 Cash at bank and in hand Cash al bank and in hand includes cash and short-lerm highly liquid investments with a short rnalurily of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. 2.8 Liabilities and provlslons Liabilitie5 are recognis&d when there is an obligation al the Balance Sheet dale as a result ol a past event, il is probable that a transfer ol economic benefit wfjll be requir&d in selllemenl, and the amount of the sttlllemenl can be eslimalèd reliably. Liabilities are recognised al thè amount that the Charity anticipates il will pay lo sellle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide. 2.9 Financial Instyumènts The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic finanGial inslrumenls. easic financial instruments are initially recognised al transaction value and subsequently measured at their seluemenl value. 2.10 Pensions The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and th8 pension charge represents Ihe amoun15 payable by the Charity lo the fund in respect Df the year. Page 18

KEEPING ABREAST IA Company Llmited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Accountlng policles {continuedl 2.11 Fund aecountlng Genèral funds are unreslricled funds which are Èvai18ble lor use al the discretion of the Trustees in furtheran¢e of the general objectives of the Cha￿tY and which have not been deslgnaled for other purposes. Designated funds comprise unreslricled funds that have been sel aside by the Trustees for particular PLFrposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is sel out in the notes to the financial slalémènts. Restricted funds are funds which ale to be used in accordance with 8pe¢ifi¢ reslriclions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and aclminislering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use ol ea¢h reslricled hjnd is sel oul in the notes lo the financial slalemenls. Income from donations and legacles UnrestrScted funds 2022 Restricted funds 2022 Total funds 2022 Total funds 2021 Donations Grants 12,569 2,934 12.669 3.934 11,176 82,054 1,000 Total 2022 15,503 1.OOD 16,503 93,830 Tolal 2021 10,080 83, 750 93,830 Page 19

KEEPING ABREAST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Income from other trading activitios Income from fun(Jralslng events Unrestricted funds 2022 Total funds 2022 Total funds 2021 Kerchandise 123 47,229 123 Olh8r fundraising income 47,229 26,692 Total 2022 47,352 47.352 26, 709 To1812021 26, 709 26,709 Expendlture on raising funds Costs of ralslng voluntary Income Unrestricted funds 2022 Restricted funds 2022 Total fund5 2022 Total funds 2021 Mérchandise opening stock Merchandise purchases Other 1,052 1,052 1,186 17 4,643 11,151} 4,643 11,1511 2,290 [1,052J Merchandise- closing stock Total 2022 4,544 4,644 2,441 Tolal 2021 2,343 98 2.441 Page 20

KEEPING ABREAST IA Company Limtted by Guarantèè) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Analysis of expèndlture by activities Activities undertaken directly 2022 Support costs 2022 Total funds 2022 Total funds 2021 Charitable activities 53,125 14,480 67,605 100,268 Total 2021 82,OPO 18,178 100, 268 Analysis of dlrect costs Total funds 2022 lolal funds 2021 Staff costs Conference Patient support 40,014 250 4t,623 454 12.861 40,013 53,125 82,090 Analysls of support costs Total fund5 2022 -lola1 funds 2021 Group and staff expenses Telephone, broadband and offic8 Insurance Rent 363 4,300 1,183 8,280 136 5,515 1,178 8,280 602 Covid PPE Professional fees 3,364 2,467 14,480 18,178 Page 21

KEEPING ABREAST A Company Limlted by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Independent examiner's remuneration 2022 2021 Fees payable to the Charitls independent examiner for the in(fep&ndÉnt examination of the Charity's annual accounts 1,764 1,518 staff costs 2022 2021 Wages and salaries Conlribulion lo defined contribution pension schemes 39,506 608 39,567 2,056 40,014 41,623 The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the year was as IDIIows'. 2022 No. 2027 No. Fundraising and developmenl Administration and development No employee received remuneration amounllng lo more than £60,000 in eithèr year. Trusteès. romuneration and expenses During the year, no Trustees re¢oived any remuneration or other benefits (2021 £NIL). During the year ended 31 March 2022, expenses tolalling £NIL were reimbursed or paid direclty lo Trustees (2021- £NIL lo Tmsteej, Page 22

KEEPING ABREAST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 10. Tanglble flx8d assets Computer èquipment At l Apiil 2021 Disposals 400 14001 Al 31 March 2022 Al 1 April 2021 On dispos21s 400 1400 Al 31 March 2022 Net book value Al 31 March 2022 Al 31 Marh 2021 stocks 2022 2021 Finished goocls and goods for iesale 1.151 1,052 12. Debtors 2022 2021 Duè wlthin one year Other debtors Tax recoverable 4,506 332 4,505 4,837 4,505 Page 23

KEEPING ABREAST A Company Llmlted by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Creditors: Amounts falllng due within one year 2022 2021 Trade creditors 1,051 119 1,051 110 Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 1,710 1,518 2,880 2,619 Page 24

KEEPING ABREAST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 14. statement of funijs Statement of funds - current y&ar Balance at 31 March 2022 Balance at 1 AprS12021 Income Expenditure Unrestri¢ted funds Designated funds Lo¢al group funds 32,174 32,174 General fund5 General funds 93,143 62,855 161.3261 94,872 Total Unrestrlcted fLEnds 125,317 62.855 161.3261 126,846 Restricted funds M2cmillan Cancer Stspporl Art exhibition Norfolk Community Foundation Grant COVID 19 Now More Than Ever 740 740 10,427 16.8191 3,608 1,219 1,014 369 11,2191 11,0141 13201 15081 19431 CO-DP Pink Ribbon Foundallon Yoikshire Building Society 49 508 1.000 S7 14,277 1,000 110,8231 4,454 Total of funds 139,594 63,855 172,1491 131,300 Page 25

KEEPING ABREAST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 14. Ststement of funds Icontinuedl Statèment of funds - prlor year Balance al 31 March 2021 8alance at l Apnl 202Q Transfers in/oul Inconpe Exp8ndiliir8 Unrestricted funds Designated funds Local group funds 25,160 7,014 32,174 General funds General funds 85,305 36, 789 (21,937) (7,014) 93, 143 Total Unre$trl¢ted funds 110,465 36.789 (27,937) 125,317 Restricted lunds Macmillan Can￿1 Support Art exhibition Norfolk Community Foundation Grant COVID 19 740 740 10,559 f132) 70,427 10,000 2, 500 65,250 1,000 5, 000 (8, 781) (2,500) (64,236) f63f? (4,492? 1,219 South Norfolk Council Now More Than Ever Co-op Pink Ribbon Foundation 1,014 369 508 11,299 83, 750 (80, 772) 14,277 Total of funds 121, 764 120,539 (f 02, 709) 139,594 Page 26

KEEPING ABREAST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 14. Statement of funds Icontlnuedl Designated fun(Is The funds that relate lo local groups are designated to be spent within the respective local group region. Restricted funds In the yèar ellded 31 March 2018, the Charity rèceived a grant of £740 from Macmillan Cancer Supwrt toward our Women's Wellbeing and Support Weekend" In the year ended 31 March 2020. the Charily received lunds from an Arl Exhibition toward support related costs. In the prior financial year the Charity received.. a grant from Norfolk Community FoiindaliDn towards support related and employee costs during the Covid pandemic,, a grant of £2,500 from South Norfolk Council towards office rent costs during the Covid pandemi¢', a grant from The National Lollery Community Fund in partnership with the Deparlmenl for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport in support of the charitys "Now More Than Ever project. In response lo th# challenges of the Covid-19 pandemi¢, this project aim lo introduce new ways lo offer support into local communities aGlOSS the UK to enable the charity lo reach more vulnerable women in isolated silualiDns', funding from the Co-op for support related ¢osls', funding from The Pink Ribbc>n Foundation for support. volunteer and employeè costs. In the year ended 31 March 2022, the Charity received funding from the Yorkshlre Building Society lor ¢omlort bags. Page 27

KEEPING ABREAST IA Company Llmited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 15. Summary of funds Summary of funds - currènt year Balance at 31 March 2022 Balance at I Aprll 2021 Income Expenditure Designated funds General funds Reslri¢led funds 32,174 93,143 14,277 32,174 94,672 4,454 62,855 1,000 161.3261 110,8231 139,594 63,855 172,1491 131,300 Summary of funds - prior year B818nce al 31 Ma￿h 2021 Balancp al l April 2020 TI2nsfers ii]/oul Incom9 Experpditur8 Design?led funds Ceneral funds Reslriclèd funds 25,7SO 85,305 11,299 7,014 (7,014) 32,774 D3, 143 14,277 36. 789 83, 750 (21,937) (80, 772) 121, 764 120,539 (IQ2, 709J 139.594 16. Analysls of net assets bètW88n fund5 Analysls of ngt assets between funds . current year Unrestrlct8d funds 2022 RestriGted funds 2022 Total funds 2022 Gurrenl assets Creditors due wrthin one year 129,72 12,8801 4.454 134,180 12.8801 Total 126.846 4.454 131,300 Page 28

KEEPING ABREAST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 16. Analysis of net assèts between funds Icontinuedl An8lysls of net assets between funds - prlor year un￿SIr￿cled lunds 2021 Reslri¢l8d funds 2021 Total flinds 2021 Current assets 127,996 (2, 679) 14,277 142,273 (2,6T9) Credilors due within one year Totsl 125,317 14,277 139,594 17. Pension commllments The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assels of the scheme are held separately from those ol the Charity in an indep&ndenlly gdminislered funcl. The pension CDSI charge represents eonlribulions payable by the Charity lo the fund and amounted lo £508 12021 - £2,056). Conlribulion5 lolalling £229 12021 £110) were payable lo the fund al the balance sheet dale and are included in creditors. 18. Related party transactions There were no ¥elated party Irarisaclions during the year. Page 29