Annual Report
Y/E 2023
Keeping Abreast
Breast Cancer Reconstruction Support
KE￿P1￿6AbrBaStAThllual Report YearEndlng31 Mar<h 2023

Table of Contents:
Item..
l Reference and administrative details of the charity, its Trustees and Advisers
2 Chairfs Statement
forthe year endin
31 March 20221
Trustees, Report
3 Our Objectives
4 Strategies for achieving objectives
5 Review of Activities
6 Group5 & Support
7 Volunteers
8 Campaigning
9 Fundraislng Activitiesllncome Generation
10 Fundraising Outputs
11 Structure, Governance and Management
12 Organisatlonal Structure and Decision-making
13 Financial Review
14 Future Developments
Trustees, Responsibilities Statement
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
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l. Reference and adminlstrative details of the charity, its Trustees and Advisers
Trustees
Miss C Scott Chalr Person (Resigned 18, April 20231
Mr l Butler
Mrs Ccarter
Mrs R McArthur
Mr5 E Queensborough
Miss V Williams-Vazque2- Treasurer
Emily Egle (joined 16, November 20221
Company Registered Numbor
06891388- Keeping Abreast is a registered charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Trust deed
Charity Registered Number
1129522
Registered Off ice
7 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NRI 4DI
Accountants
MA Partners LLP, 7 The C105e, Norwich, Norfolk, NRI 4DJ
Bankers
The Co-operative Bank, 69 London Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 IHT
Solicitors
Hanse115 SolicStors and Financial Advisers, 13 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NRI 4DS
Other Information
We have a team of three part-time staff operating from a licenced office in Norwich and we are rnembers of the
NCVO (National Council of Voluntary Organisationsl.
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2. Chalrfs Statement (For the year ending 31 March 2023)
In the year to 31" March 2023 1 have been fortunate to continue in my role of Chair of the Board of Trustees, this will
be Tmy last report in this role as I have after much consideration decided to Stand down from the rose. I do however
have pleasure in writing thi5 opening statement for the annual report.
Over the last 12 rnonths we have strengthened our commltment to support people who are considering or going
through breast reconstruction surgery as well as offering support and r)on-medical advice to their families and
friends.
Our key achievement5 this last year include,
A new portable ultrasound machine funded by the Norwich Support Group has been donated to the NNUH.
Flagship event-'More than lust Fashion, shows.
Secured grant funding through multiple applications.
Delivered face to face support in numerous locations as well as loom wellbeing sessions and wellbeing
events at The Green Room Therapy in Norfolk.
A new digital camera funded by Liverpool Support Group so patients who have had a consultation with an
oncoplastic breast surgeon has access to clinical photography within the outpatient clinics.
Via our Support and Volunteer Officer we delivered a structured SLJPPOrt package to our groups and volunteers
whom without Keeping Abreast would not deliver the fantastic service it does. We are developing new groups in
new areas of the UK and this will continue to be progressed throughout the new year.
Our Fundraising Officer.. lenny Bond secured new fundraising activities and developed dynamic objectlves to drive
fundraislnE forward over the Next year.
In 2022 we held our ever successful 'More than Just Fashion, show over two days. This was hosted at a new venue,
with new suppliers and supporters in addition to the continuous support from Production Bureau in Norwich. The
first Show since pre-pandemic and this required a lot of dedic3tlon and hard work from all of the team and those
involved to deliver a spectacular event. As a result we have secured new supporters of the Charity as well as increase
interest in volunteering, fundraising for us and a new Trustee joininE Keeping Abreast.
We continue to focus on our core aim of being able to provide support to those facing decisions regarding breast
reconstruction following a diaÉnosi5 of breast cancer or the presence of a hereditary breast cancer gene mutation.
This mission in supporting and helping individuals with 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 year'5 report this provide5 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
fundraising targets, support structures and group offerings as well as strengthening our strategic direttion for the
future. For another year I feel a key strength continue to lie with our excellent and dedicated staff, volunteers and all
those involved in the charity's functions. l am also very grateful to my colleagues on the Board of Trustees for their
experience and judgement and volunteering for the roles and responsibilities of beinÉ a Trustee throughout the last
vear.
Name Caroline Scott
Chair of Trustees
Date..
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3. Our Objectives
Our Objectives
51nce our concepilun we havealways had tsur maln
obJectlveL'
. To pr￿de Infomiatlory 5UPPrt praciltal help and adiAce for
Ih05e con5sdoring breast reconsrNction. includlngth*
opportunltyto share the experience5 of Dther
• To enrich thequaltyofcare for those recoverfng from bi￿#
reConstrLK￿On.
. To Fal￿ aw¥rene5s ofKeepingAbrea#wthin tho LJK.
. To encourakèand 5UPPOrtthe e5tsblishment of other KA
groups naiorwide.
4. Strategies for achieving objectives
We have continued to assess ouy strategies for achleving our obSectives and have:
Provided opportunities
for patients to talk to olhers
who hawe had 5imllai expewiences or
undeitaken recoThstructive surgeiy
wlthin clinttal setting5, at support
group meetings luslng registeTed
and trained volunteer51. Also, over
the phone from our base In Little
Melton or vla our tralned volunteers
Onllne
support
tools
.-Off•Fgd domlclllary uro and
he8lth & wo11.belng
,￿rvIc￿$ to peil.oporallve
pAll•nti
Expanded our support and
lundraising
volunteer netwoik
Piovided addStlonal servlcES such as
bras or bra vouchers. domicilllarv
care, comforl bags lor those at time
of surgEry and h05pilal travel
expense5
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5. Review of Activities
Our specific objective5 from last year were to ensure that the charity had stability, lonÈevity and was working
productively alld as cost-effectively as possible. This included,.
Reviewing the volunteer process
Reviewing the Trustee mix to ensure that the Trustees have a good mix of skills and experience.
Reviewing our fundraising income streams considering external factors.
Adapting our work patterns to maximise service level.
6. Groups & Support
How l<eeping Abreast's activities deliver public benefits:
The charity's main activities and the people it supports are described below:_
Keeping Abreast helps those who are considering, facing or going through breast reconstruction following a breast
cancer diagn0515 or the discovery of a hereditary breast cancer gerie. Thi5 is provided by peer-to-peer support at
face-to-face Support Groups and by individuals in a host of different ways. There are a number of face-to-face
Support Groups around the country, along with a national networ1< of registered Keeping Abreast Volunteers who
help others by telling them about their own breast reconstruction experiences.
The face-to-face Support Groups provide a forum for conversations, speakers, activities and 'Show & Tell, sessions,
where those attending ¢an see real-life breast reconstruction surgery results in a safe, controlled environment. The
Support Groups are also supplemented on occasion by Zoom Speaker Sessions which are tall(s cin Zoom on breast
reconstruction-related subjects.
In addition to the actual Support Groups, Keeping Abreast Volunteers also help those in their area by telephone,
erllail, WhatsApp, Zoom and other means. During the recent Covid pandemic, the face-to-face Support Groups were
suspended, but these have been back in action again now for many months and are now going from strength-to-
strength. Some face-to-face Support Groups have now moved out of their local hospita15, however. and into new
venues such as village halls.
Besides the Support Groups and Volunteers, there is also a wealth of useful peer-to-peer support information on the
Keeping Abreast website, www.kee
abreast.or
.uk which contains real-life breast reconstruction actounts and
videos, Patient Stories, FAQS, helpful hints and tips for Éoing into hospital, details of upcoming activities and so on. A
great deal of this tontent has been provided by KA VolLJnteers.
There is also a closed Facebook community, the l<eeping Abreast Online Support Group UK, which currently has over
400 members and which was established so that people can have conversations about breast reconstruction, swop
stories, receive helpful hints and tips, and asli questions about the different types of surgery and recovery.
KA Volunteers across the country continue to help others with their breast reconstruction concerns and in the
financial year of 202212023 there were 847 attendees who participated in support activities. In addilion to the
remote and face-to-face Support Group meetings and one-to-one support from Volunteers, free 'Mindfulness For
All, sessions have been offered throughout the year on the first Tuesday of the month via loom, and these are led bv
a long-standing KA Volunteer who has been through breast reconstruction herself.
The number of Registered I<A Volunteers continues to grow and there are now over 180 Volunteers who have also
been helping out at awarene55 events and fundraisers as well as on support calls.
As previously mentioned, the KA website, with its real-life reconstruction videos, Patient stories, audio clips and
FAQS, continues to prove very popular, with numerous positive testimonials from breast reconstruction patients as a
result. ConseqL5ently. we plan to continue to add to these resources, funds-permitting, in the coming financial year.
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-1 have hod some lovelyfeedbuckfrom potients thcyt hove ottended the KA meetings ond stating how helpful ond
reassuring theyfound it."
"Also, thonk youfor the link to the closed Focebook community group, which I've joined and looks exactly whot I
wanted."
"I watched the supporting videos on your charity's site and think they are brilliGnt- so much info.
"l especi(ylly wonted to thonk the ladies who did Show & Tell. Heoring their stories ondseeing their reconstructed
breasts helped me feel confident with my decision to hove a DIEP and their stories mGde mefeel hopèful of a bright
future when I wcisfeeling desolote.
his is the bestsupport netwtsrk thot I htsve ever metl"
..KA Onlln•
Support
Communlty
wlth over 400
membèrs
180
Registered
Volunteers
8 Support
& 2 Outreach
Groups
Quarterly
-ppdates from
KAHQ
847
attendees
at support
sessions
Over 125
Comfort & Care
Bag5 for breast
reconstruction
patient5
590 Plnk
Packs sent to.
hosplta15
,'KA WhatsApp
Isupport Gioups
e5tab115hed
Plus, testimonials and information about real-life reconstruction surgery are posted on Keeping Abreast's many
social media platforms on a regular basis. The charity is active on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Linkedln, and
contributes a number of posts and stories each week.
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The aim of the charity's Support Groups- including the KA Online Support Group- is to offer information and
support to anyone wanting to know more about breast reconstruction and the various types of surgery in line with
the charity's objectives, as follows:_
"Providing informution, support und practical help ond odvicefor those considering breL7St reconstruction,
In addition, the charity provides local hospitals and cancer centres with information on the charity's Services via 'Pinl<
Packs,
information packs which are given out to breast reconstruction patients- together with 'KA Comfort and
Care Bags, which contain useful items for those facing breast reconstruction surgery such as a heart-shaped cushion,
drain bags, eye mask, slipper socks and a voucher for a new bra.
The Pink Packs Contain a Keeping Abreast leaflet, KA-branded notebook and pen, information on the free monthly
Mindfulness sessions, herbal tea and coffee sachets and information about the charity's website.
www.keepingabreast.ore.uk.
During the financial year 202212023 KA HQ delivered 590 Pink Pacl(s along with 126 Comfort & Care Bags to local
hospitals and cancer centres as well as to individuals who haven't yet @ot a Support Group in their area such as
Ipswich Hospital in Suffolk. We are seeing an ill¢rease in individuals contacting the charity direct. having heard about
Keeping Abreast online or via social media, or via other people who the charity has supported.
Meanwhile KA HQ continues to help the face-to-face Support Groups with whatever they need, from posters, pull-up
banners, business cards and leaflets to KA merchandise such as notebooks, pens, badges and keyrings as well a5
charity Christmas cards.
Visits to the Support Groups around the country have also started up again, with in-person vi51ts to the Norwich
Support Group and Herts & Beds Group, and conversations via Zoom with other areas where there may be the
potential for a Support Group in the future, such as with the Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, Yorkshire, and the
Morriston Hospital in Swansea. In addition, we have established a good relationship with the james Paget Hospital in
Gorleston, Norfolk, where a long-standing KA Volunteer now mans a KA Stand each month at the Cancer Support
Coffee Cake & Natter mornings.
Meanwhile, the KA Leicester SLJpport Group held a celebration to mark celebrated their 7, Anniversary in March,
and Volunteers from the KA Cheltenham Support Group recently hosted a KA stand at the 2 Southwest
Oncoplastics Nurses Symp05ium èt the Southmead Hospital in Bristol. A new Breast Care Nurse Specialist has a￿s0
recently taken up her post at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield and so we have been in regular contact with
her, as she is keen to resurrect the KA Sheffield Support Group again in the future. Naturally, we have offered to help
with the face-to-face KA Sheffield Support Group and hope to make a face-to-face visit to Sheffield during the
coming year.
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This year the Plastics Outpatients Department at the Norfoll( & Norwich Hospital received a portable ultrasound
scanner which was funded by the KA Norwich Support Group, while the KA Leicester Support Group funded some
specialist hair-removal surgery for a breast cancer patient in their area. MeBnwhile, the KA Liverpool Support Group
was involved in making tapestry squares with an artist called Lois 81ackburn to explore people's relationships with
their breasts, and the finished tapestry will Bo on public display in due course. They also purchased a digital camera
for medical images so patients who have had a consultation with an oncoplastic breast Surgeon has access to clinica
photography within the OLJtpatient clinic5.
The current locations of KA'S Support Groups are:_
Norwich
King's Lynn
Stalham (Outreach)
Wymondham Ioutreachl
Liverpool
Cheltenham
Hert5 & Beds
Leicester
Sheffield Icurrently inactive, but planning to re-instate this soon)
Bristol (not currently active, a5 the volunteers who ran the group retired, and so we are currently looking at
alternatives. In the meantime, Bristol patients continue to be supported by KA Cheltenhaml.
We have a150 been working with the breast reconstruction teams at the Salisbury Hospital by providing them with
pink packs and KA Comfort & Care Bags.
7. Volunteers
Volunteers
The number of registered Keeping Abreast Volunteers currently stand5 at over 180, most of whom are previous
breast reconstruction patients and the remainder either breast reconstruction nurses/breast care staff or individuals
who support the administrative or fundraising elements of the charity.
Volunteers are key to the success of Keeping Abreast and. put simply, without their hard-work, time and
commitment, coupled with their knowledge of breast reconstrtjction procedures, the charity simply could not
operate. We consider ourselves very fortunate to be supported by a group of highly committed and enthusiastic
individuals who undertal(e a variety of roles which include=
Patient Point of Contact IPOCI- able and wllling to talk to and offer support to other patient5, in person via email,
WhatsApp, telephone, Zoom or other means.
'Show & Tell, Model - willing and comfortable to show the result5 of their breast reconstruction surgery to others in
a controlled, s3fe environment.
Running a Support Group or Event- part of the tearll of volunteers that or@anises, co-ordinates and facilitates the
running of a group- whether an actual or virtual occasion.
Supporting Administrative Tasks- helping to ensure the smooth running of the Charity by supporting the team with
operational and administrative tasks, as required, such as putting together Pink Packs and KA Comfort & Care Bags
and sending out leaflets and posters etc.
Kèeping Abreast Events- supporting the charlty at various awareness events or fundraisiiig activitie5, usually bv
manning stands or holding collection buckets- at bake sales. concerts, marathons, tar boot sales. sponsored Swims
and festive fairs. for example. For example, KA Volunteers manned Keeping Abreast stands in the Jarrold and john
Lewis stores in Norwich in October 2022 as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and also helped man a Charitv
Christma5 Card Shop in the centre of Norwich. which raised money for the charity.
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There was also a very 5ucces%fLtI Fasl)ion Show- the Keeping Abreast 'More Than lust Fashion, Show which took
place at the Norfolk Showground in October 2022, and which had an audience of over 800 people over two nights.
Volunteers helped out at this event in all kinds of ways, from putting out chairs and programmes to checking people
in and showing them to their seats, and by manning I<A stalls.
Trustee- part of the tean) responsible for govertiing the charity and supporting its direction to achieve Its aims and
objectives. There are currently seven Trustees.
We encourage all our volunteers to attend training courses to ensure they are competent in the roles Sn which thev
are volunteering and to give them more experience. This year we have been working on a series of new interactive
online training modules which will be rolled out to KA Volunteers this summer and which have been funded by a
grant from another local charilv.
Funding from this grant has also enabled us to re-visit the KA Volunteer offering and to update the KA Volunteers,
Handbook and provide new KA T-shirts, lanyards, notebooks, pens and tote bags. These help with brand awareness
at the charit¢s face-to-face Support Groups and also help make the Volunteers feel included and part of a team.
lfi addition, in order to keep breast reconstruction patients and their friends and families and the charity's
Volunteers and supporters Up-to-date a quarterly online newsletter is produced containing information on the KA
Support Groups and activities acr05S the countrv.
8. Campaigning
October is an importar)t month for the charity,. it is not only Breast Cancer Awareness Month but it also sees
International BRA Day, which highlights Breast Reconstruction Awareness. This year we had a stand in larrold
throughout a weekend in the middle of the month raising awareness and funds for l<eepin@ Abreast. This year also
bought back in The Little Greene a paint company for the second year who gave a percentage of their sales in
October to Keeping Abreast.
9. Fundraising Activities/lncome Generation
Fundraislng:
This year we held our first ever Booby Cupcake Afternoon Tea event in May. We also bought back the bi-annual
'More Than Just Fashion, Shows in October and we held our annual Carol service in December 2022.
Fundraising Campaigns:
We purchased a few pSaces in the TCS Virtual marathon and also promoted out our £15,000 fundraiser for the year.
Alongside Booby Cupcake month In May.
Other fundraising:
Christmas cards were deslgned and purchased for sale in the Original Christmas Card Shop, this was run successfully
at the St Peter Mancroft church additional designs are now being lool(ed at for futLJre years.
Grant funding:
We were awarded grant funding from various grant givers to enable us to continue to provide the charity services.
We thank all those who l(indly supported l<eeping Abreast during this financial year for specific projects and core
costs.
Charlty of Year:
We continue to work with corporate supporters who provide a valuable income stream.
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10. Fundraising Outputs
Fundraising has been able to support the charity's running Costs, support costs and development throughout this
year. We hdve also supported our service-users online through zoom Speaker Sessions, patient stories and social
event5, We have Ljpdated our printed materials to keep up to dète in these changing times, and sent out many 'Pink
Packs, to h05Pltals around the country, some we have relationships with already and some new. Our fLJnds have
been spent on a number of Keeping Abreast Comfort & Care Bags which were given out to those who have been
through surgery during Covid, which Bdded another layer of complexity to an already stressful time.
11. Structure, Governance and Management.
Constituition
The charity is registered as a charitible company limited by guarantee IreElStered number.. 068913881 and is a
registered charity (registered number.. 11295221.
The charity is constituted under a Memorandum of Asstsclation dated 29 April 2009 as amended by special
resolutions 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 Trustees
New Trustees undergo a Trustee induction to brief them on their legal obligations under charity and company law,
the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit, and to inform them of the content of the Memorandum and
Article5 of Association, the committee and decision-making processe5, the business plan and recent financial
performance of the charity. Typically, they will meet with other Trustees and a KA employee to gain a better insight
into the role.
Trustee5 are encouraged to attend appropriate external training events where these wlll facilitate the undertaking of
their role.
12. Organisational Structure and Decision-making
Policy decisions are made by the Trustees in Trustee Meetings or by email in accordance with the Governing
document.
Insurance Cover
Public and ProdLJCt Liability cover £5.000,000.
Professional Liability £1,000,000.
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13. Financial Review
Going Concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the cliarity has adequate
reserves and cash surplus to continue in operational existence for the short to mid-term. The Covid recovery period
IS Still a challenging one for Keeping Abreast alongside other external factors such as cost of living. The report
process in place allows this sitaution to be monitored by the Trustees.
Financial and Risk Management Objectives and Policies
The Trustees met virtually on five occasions and once face-to-face during the year endlng 31, March 2023 to discuss
and review charity ljusiness. The Trustees constantly monitor cash balances and future income streams against
obligations and fixed costs. Office rent is paid monthly with no automatic renew clause to give us flexibility.
There are no other fixed costs or on-going commitments other than minor administrative expenses.
Smith and Pinching continije to administer our Perision Scheme for our small team and the administrative side is
delivered by our Payroll Provider, CBR Business Solutions 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 type5 were more successful both financially and, most
importantly, how they have supported our members and Keeping Abreast ¢ommLJnity.
Principal Risks and Uncertainties
These centre on a reduction in fundraising andlor a loss of volunteer5 to run the support groups, specifically due to
the Covid-19 pandemic and external factors such as the c05t of living crisi5. Reporting procedure5 enable the staff
and Trustees to constantly monitor this, and fundraising plans and strategies are being reviewed regularly, to ensure
they are generating the desired outcomes.
Reserves Policy
The Trustee5 review the balance of their reserves annually as a minimum, and it is their current policy that they will
retain at least £79,500 as a minimurn balance. This provides sufficient funds to employ three part-time staff and pav
other fixed overheads for a fu15 year without any other income being forthcoming. This year again sees a positive in
reserves with free reserves of £87,239 as of March 202312022: £94.6721. The level of reserves will be monitored
closely movinÉ forward, specifically due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis. The
review of internal financial rules will allow increased visibillty of the cash flow.
Principal Funding
The principal sources of fLJnding is internal fundraising, grant5 and public donations and internal funding, mainly
from individual fundraising efforts.
14. Future Developments
The Trustees intend to strengtheri existing support Eroups and create new ones where possible, with the
potential for virtual groups.
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 time5 a year minimum for regular Trustee Meetings with these meetings to continue
to be offered virtually in the future to allow for a wider demographic of Trustees. We have implemented a
Strategic Plan which is constantly monitored and updated in line with our objectives.
To work to integrate the traditional approaches of the charity with the successful virtual approaches that
arose as a result of Covid-19 and the cost of living cri51S.
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In Conclusion
This has been another challenging year for the charity in terrn5 of development and fundraising.
We have been able to introduce new initiatives and ways of working thanks to grant funding.
It 15 our intention to continue to develop new ways of working to enable us to further support those in need
of help when underEoing breast reconstruction.
Thanks again to the Founders, our army of enthusiastic volunteer5, and to my fellow Trustees and our
fabulous team of committed staff.
Em
Queensborough
Acting Chair of Trustees- Keeping Abreast
Date..
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KEEPING ABREAST
IA Company Limited by Guarantee)
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The Trustees (who are also the dIre￿OrS of the Charity for the purposes of ci>mpany lawl aré rèsponsible fo¥
preparing the Trustees. Report and the financial statements in 8c¢ordanc& with applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Gener2lly Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the Trustees lo prepare financial st8tÈmenls for each financial . Under company law, the
Trustees musl not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of
the state of affairs ol the Charity and ol ils incoming resources and application of resoU￿s, including its income
and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial slalemenls, the Trustees are required lo..
select suitable ac¢ounling policies and then apply them consislenlly".
observe the methods and principles ol the Charities SORP IFRS 1021..
make judgments 8nd accounting eslimales that are reasonable and prudent,,
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards IFRS 1021 have been followed. subject lo any material
départures disclosed and explained in the financial slalemenls..
prepare the financi¥l statements on the going Concern basis unless il is inappropriate lo presume Ihal the
Ch8rily will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient lo show and explain
the Charity's Iransa¢lion$ 2nd disclose wrth reasonable accuracy al any lime the financial position of the Charity
and enable them lo ensure Ihat the financial statem&nls comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also
responsible lor safeguarding the assets of the Charty and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention
and detection of Ir8ud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the members of thè b08rd of Trustees and signed on ils behalf by..
Em
Queensborough
Dale..
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KEEPING ABREAST
IA Company Limited by Guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Independent Examlner's Report to the Trustees of Keeplng Abr&ast I'the Charity'l
I report lo the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March
2023.
Responsibilitles and Basis of Report
As the Trustees of the Charity land ils directors for the purposes of ¢ompany lawl you are responsible for the
prep8r8tion of the accounts in accordan￿ with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061.lhe 2006 Acl'l.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Charity are not required lo be audiled under Part 16 of the 2006
Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect ol my examination of the Charity's accounts
carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 1'lh6 2011 Acl'l. In carrying out my examination I have
followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission undeT section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act.
Indepelldent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come lo my allenlion in Connection with the
examination giving me Cause to believe..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Acl., or
the a¢¢ounls do not accord with those 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 'lrue and fair, view which is not a maller consider¢d as part of
an independent examination., or
the a¢¢ounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Slalemenl of
Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities.
I have no concerns and have come across no other mallers in connection with the examination lo which
allention should be drawn IN this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be roa¢hed.
This report is made solely lo the Charity's Trustees, as a body. in accordan￿ ￿nth Part 4 of the Charities
{Accounls and Reports) Regulations 2Q08. My work has been undertaken so that I might state lo the Charity's
Trustees those mallers l am required lo slate lo them in an Independent Examinerfs Report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility lo anyone other than the
Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
Signed".
Dated.. 03 October 2023
Frank Shippam BS¢ FCA DChA
MA Partners Audit LLP
7 The Close
Notwich
NR14DJ
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KEEPING ABREAST
IA Company Limlted hy Guarantèèl
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Unrestricted
funds
2023
Restricted
funds
2023
Total
fund5
2023
Tolal
funds
2022
Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
4,854
96,097
42,157
47.011
96,097
16,&)3
47,352
Total incomé
100,951
42,157
143.108
63, 855
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
42,086
69,493
42,086
94,886
4,544
67,605
25.393
Total expenditura
111,579
25,393
36,972
72, 149
Ngt1oxp&ndllurellln¢om&
Transfers between funds
110,6281
12491
16,764
249
6,136
(8,294)
13
Net movement in funds
110,8771
17,013
6,136
(8,294)
Rèconciliation of funds..
Total funds brought forward
Nel movement in funds
126,846
110,8771
4.454
17.013
131,300
6,136
339,594
(8,294)
Total funds carried fO￿ard
115,969
21,467
137,436
131,300
The Slalement of Financial Adivilies includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 18 10 29 form part of thes& financial $18temenls.
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KEEPING ABREAST
IA Company LSmited by Guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER.. 06891388
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
2023
2022
Note
Current a5set5
Stocks
Debtors
Cash al bank and in hand
407
1. 151
4,837
128, 192
7.317
132.096
139,820
134, 180
Créditors.. 3moLJnts lalling due within one
year
12
12,3841
(2.8￿)
Net current assets
137,436
131,300
Totsl net assets
137,436
13t,300
Charity funds
Reslricled funds
Unrestricted funds
13
13
21,467
115,969
4,454
126,846
Total funds
137,436
131,300
The Charity was enlilled to exemption from aud(( under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company lo obtain an audit lor the year in question in accordance ￿th
section 476 of Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for eomplying thfjth the requiTemenls of the Act ￿￿th respect lo
8ccounling records and preparation of financial slalements.
The financi81 slalemenls have been prepared in accordance writh the provisions applicable to entities subject to
the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and aulhorised lor issue by the Trustees and signecl on their behalf by..
Emm
ueensborough
Date..
Th8 notes on pages 18 to 29 form part of these financial statements.
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KEEPING ABREAST
IA Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
General information
Keeping Abreast is a private Company limiled by guai'anlee and incorporated in England and Wales, The
Charity's registered office 1$ 7 The Close, Nonmch, Norfolk, NR14DJ.
Ac¢ountlng pollcles
2.1 Basis of preparation of finan¢lal Statements
The financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable lo chartlies
p¥eparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffe¢live 1 January 20191, the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006.
Keeping Abreast meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities
are inilially recognised al historic81 Cost or Irsnsadion value unless othe¢wtse slated in the relev8nl
accountin9 policy.
2.2 Golng Concern
The Covid-19 pandemic h2$ challenge(J the funclralslng activities of the Charity however, g12nts have
helped fill the gap ensuring the Charills reserves have been maintained during the past 12 months.
The Chsrily therefore continues lo have a healthy level ol reserves and tight financial controls are in
place lo ensure th& financial posilion is regularly monitored by the Development Manager and,
ullimalely. the Trustees. As a result, the Trustees have a reasonable expeclalion that the Charity has
adequate resources lo continue in operational existence lor the foreseeable future, being a period of
al l&asl 12 months from the approval dale ol these financial slalements, and have therefore
concluded il appropiiale lo prepare them on the going concern basis.
2.3 Income
All income is recognised once Ihe Charity has enlillemenl lo the income, il is probable that the
income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Grants are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on a receivable basis. The balance of
income received for spécilie purposes bul not expended during tho period is shown in the relevant
luncls on the Balance Sheet. Where income is re￿IVed in advance of enlillemenl of receipt, its
recognition is deferred and included in creditors a5 deferred income. Where enlillemenl occurs
before income is re￿ived. the income is accrued.
2.4 Expendlture
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or conslruclive obligation lo Irallsfer economic benefit
lo a third party, il is probable that a transfer of econornic benefits will be required in selllemenl and
the amount of the obligation Can be measured reliably.
Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the Charity lo raise funds for ils
charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charilable trading.
Expenditurè on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the
Charills objectives, as well as any a850cialed support eosl8.
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KEEPING ABREAST
IA Company LimSted by Guarantee
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Accouiiting policies Iconlinuedl
2.4 Expendlture Icontinuedl
All expen(Jilure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
2.5 Stocks
Stocks are valued al the lower of cost and nel realisable value.
2.6 Debtors
other debtors are recognised al the selllemerTrl 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-term highly liquid inveslmenls with a short maturity
of three months or less from the dale of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar accoL¢nl.
2.8 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation al the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past
event, il is probable that a transfer of economic benafil will be required in selllemenl, and the amount
of the selllemenl Can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount Ihal the Charity anlicipales it Wtll pay lo se1116 the debt or the
amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services il must provide,
2.9 Financial instruments
The Ch8rily only has financial assets and financi81 liabilities of 2 kind that qualify 8s basic financial
inslrumenls. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised al Iransaclion value and subsequ$nlly
rneasured al their selllemenl value.
2.10 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.
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KEEPING ABREAST
IA Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Accounting policies Icontinuedl
2.11 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use al the discralion of thè Trustees in
furtheran￿ of the general objeclives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other
purposes.
Designated funds comprise unreslricled funds Ihal have been set aside by the Trustees lor parti¢ul8r
purposos, The aim and use of each designated fund is sel out in the notes to the financial
statements.
Reslricled funds are funds which are lo be used in accordance with specific re8lri¢tions imposed by
donors or ￿th{Ch have been iaised by the Charity for particltlar purposes. Thè costs of raising and
administering such funds are charged against the specific fund, The aim and use of each reslricled
fund is sel out ifi the notes lo the financial slatemenls.
Income from donatlons and legacies
Unrestricted
fltnds
2023
Restricted
funds
2023
Total
funds
2023
Tolal
funds
2022
Donations
Grants
1,854
3,QOO
500
2,354
44,657
12,569
3,934
41.657
Total 2023
4,854
42,157
47,011
16,503
Tol&l 2022
15,503
16, 503
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KEEPING ABREAST
IA Company Limited by Gua¥ante&l
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Income from other trading actlvilies
Income from fundraising events
Unrestricted
funds
2023
Total
funds
2023
Tolal
funds
2022
Fashion show
Merchandise
OlheT fundraising income
37,407
44
58,646
37,407
44
123
47,229
58,646
Total 2023
96.097
96,097
47,352
Total 2022
47,352
47,352
ExpendlturÈ on ralsing funds
Costs of ralslng voluntary income
Unrestrictèd
funds
2023
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
2022
erchandise- opening stock
Merchandise purchases
Other
Merchandise- Closing stock
1,151
389
40,953
14071
1,052
389
40,953
{407
4,643
(1, 151)
Total 2023
42,086
42,086
4,544
Tol812022
4,544
4,544
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KEEPING ABREAST
IA Company Limited by Guaranteel
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Analysis of expenditure by activities
Activities
undertaken
directly
2023
Support
costs
2023
Total
funds
2023
Tolal
funds
2022
Charitable activities
77,666
17,220
94,886
67,605
Total 2022
53, 125
14,480
67.605
Analysis of direct costs
Total
funds
2023
Tolal
funds
2022
Staff costs
43,872
40,014
250
12,861
Conference
Patient support
33,794
77.666
53, 725
Analysis of support Costs
Total
funds
2023
Tolal
funds
2022
Group and staff expenses
Telephone. broadband ancs office
Insurance
Rent
Professional fees
987
363
1.300
1, 183
8,280
3,354
2,790
1,435
8,280
3.728
17.220
14,480
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KEEPING ABREAST
{A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Independent examiner'$ remuneration
2023
2022
Fees payable lo the Ch8rity's independent examiner for the independent
examination of the Charity's annual accounts
2,250
1. 764
Staff costs
2023
2022
Wagés and salaries
Contribution lo delined contribution ponsion schemes
42,249
1,623
39,506
43,872
40,014
The average number of persons employed by the Charily dur4ng the year was as follows..
2023
No.
2022
No.
Fundraising and development
Adminislralion and development
No employee received remuneration amounting lo more than £60,000 in either yea¥.
Trustees, rèmuneration and expenses
During the year. no Trtjslees received any romuner21ion or othèr benefits {2022- £NIL).
During the year ènded 31 March 2023, expenses tolalling £NIL were reimbursed or paid dIre￿lY lo
Truslees12022- £NIL lo Trustee).
10. Stocks
2023
2022
Finished goods and goods for resale
407
1, 151
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KEEPING ABREAST
(A Company Llmlted by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Debtors
2023
2022
Due wlthin one year
Other debtors
Tax recoverable
7,146
171
4,505
332
7,317
4,837
12. Credltors: Amounts falling due wlthin one year
2023
2022
Trade ¢reditors
Other creditors
Aecruals and deferred income
1,051
119
1, 710
134
2,250
2,384
2,880
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KEEPING ABREAST
{A Company Limited by Guarantee
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Statemont of funds
Statement of funds - current year
Balance at
31 March
2023
Balance at 1
April 2022
Transfers
inlout
Income Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Local group funds
Pink Ribbon Foundation
32,174
8,747
3,000
117.3751
2.184
25,730
3,000
32,174
11,747
117,3751
2,184
28,730
General funds
General funds
94.672
89,204
194,204
12,4331
87,239
Total Unrestrlcted funds
126,846
100,951
1111.5791
12491
115,969
Restricted funds
Pink Ribbon Foundation
Macmillan Can¢er Support
Art exhibition
Norfolk Community Foundation
Grant COVID 19
Now More Than Ever
Co-op
Pink Ribbon Foundation
Yorkshire Building Society
Art for Cure
Poslcode Places
RWHA Charity fund
John Lewis
5,800
15,9321
18001
12,9651
132
60
740
3,608
643
49
1491
57
1811
13,0731
18,9601
13,0531
1500
11,355
21,502
3,000
500
8,282
12,542
53
4,454
42.157
125,3931
249
21.487
Total of funds
131.300
143,108
1136,9721
137,436
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KEEPING ABREAST
{A Company Llmited by Guarantee
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 iVIARCH 2023
13. statement of funds Icontlnuedl
Statement of funds- prior year
Balai?ce al
31
Balai)ce al
l April 2021
Transfers
ii?/out
IncomÉ3 Expendituie
2022
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Local group funds
Pink Ribbon Foundation
32,774
32,174
32,174
32,174
General funds
General funds
93, 143
62,855
(61,3261
94,672
Total Unrestricted funds
125,317
62.855
161,326)
126.846
Restiicted funds
Pink Ribbon Foundation
Ma¢millan Cancer Support
Art exhibition
Norfolk Community Foundation
Grant COVID 19
Now More Than Ever
Co-op
Pink Ribbon Foundation
Yorkshire Building Society
Art for Cure
PoslGode Places
RWHA Charity fun
John Lewis
740
740
3,608
10, 427
(6,819)
1,279
7,014
369
(1,219J
(1,0141
(320)
(508)
(943)
49
508
1,000
57
14,271
1,000
(10.823)
4,454
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KEEPING ABREAST
IA Company Llmltèd by Guarant8è1
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
13. Statement of funds Icontinuedl
Balance al
3? Ma￿h
2022
Balance al
l April 2021
Transfers
in/oul
Income Expendffture
Total of funds
139,594
63,855
(72, 149)
1Sq,300
Designated funds
The funds Ihat relate lo local groups are designated to be spent wthin the respective local group region.
The Pink Ribbon Foundation awarded the Charity £3,000 that is lo be used toward increased salary costs
in 2023124.
Restricted funds
In the year ended 31 March 2018, the Gharily received a grant of £740 from Macmillan Cancer Support
toward our"Women's Wellbeing and SLlPPOrt Weekend"
In the year ended 31 hAarch 2020, the Cha¥ity received funds from an Art Exhlbition toward support
related costs.
In the year ended 31 March 2021. the Charity r&ceived'.
a gr8nt from Norfolk Community Foundatlon towards support related and &mployee eosls during the
Covid pandemic.,
a grant of £2,50D from South Norfolk CDunciS towards office rent costs during the Covid pandemic, This
grant was fully ulilised in the year.
a grant from The Nzllon81 Loilery Community Fund in partnership with the Department for Digital.
Culture, Media and Sport in support of the charity's 'Now More Than Everf. project. In response to the
challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, this project aim lo intr(KJuce new ways to offer support into local
communities across the UK to enable the charity lo reach more vulnerable women in isolated situations..
- funding from the Co-op for support related costs.,
funding from The Pink Ribbon Foundation for support, volunteer and employee costs.
In the year ended 31 March 2022, the Charity received funding from the Yorkshire Building Society for
comfort bags.
In the year ended 31 March 2023, the Charity received..
a grant fiom Art for Cure lo provide a new bespoke volunteer training offering lo ensure that our
volunteers feel valued and supported.
a grant from Postcode Places lo provide assistance wlth core costs lo aover the office rent and a
proportion of emplDyees' sa18ries.
a grant from the RWHA Charity fund lo respond lo the increasing demand for comfort and care bags
and pink packs lo increase our support offering reach.
a grant from the John Lewis health fund for support wsls.
the Plnk Ribbon Foundation provided us with funds lo respond lo the increasing demand for comfort
and care bags and pink packs lo increase our support offering reach. In addition, their funding has been
used to fund mindlulness sessions for all our volunteers and people we support.
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KEEPING ABREAST
IA Company LSmlt¢d by Guarant801
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATENENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
14.
Summary of funds
Summary offunds- current year
Balance at
31 March
2023
Balance at I
April 2022
Transfers
illlout
Income Expgnditur&
Designated funds
General funds
Restricted funds
32,174
94,672
4,454
11,747
89,204
42,157
{17.3751
194,2041
125,3931
2,184
{2,4331
249
28,730
87,239
21.467
131.300
143,108
1136,9721
137,436
Summary offunds- prioryear
Ba18nce al
31 March
2022
Balai)ce
1 April 2021
Income Expenditure
Designated funds
General funds
Reslricled funds
32,174
93, 143
14,277
32,174
94, 672
4,454
62,855
1.000
(67,326)
{10,823J
139,594
63,855
(72, 149)
131.300
15. Analysis of net assets betwéen funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current year
Unrestricted
funds
2023
Restricted
funds
2023
Total
funds
2023
Current assels
118,353
12,3841
21,467
139,820
12,3841
Creditors due within one year
Total
115,969
21.467
137,436
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KEEPING ABREAST
{A Company Limited by Guarantee
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
15. Analysls of net assets between funds Icontlnuedl
Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year
Unreslncled
funds
2022
Reslricled
funds
2022
Tolal
funds
2022
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
129, 726
(2,880)
4,454
134, 180
{2,880J
Total
126,846
4,454
131,300
16. Pension commitments
The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held
separately froTn those of the Charity in an independently administered fund. The pension ¢ost charge
represents contributions payable by the Charity lo the fund and amoLJnted to £1,623 12022 - £5081.
Conlribulions lolalling £134 12022 - £1191 were payable lo the fund al the balance sheet dale and are
included in creditors.
17. Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions during the year.
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