Company Registration Number- 06913360
The Charity Registration Number is :_ 1130258
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Fighting All Cancers Together
Report and Accounts
30 June 2024

Flghting All Cancer8 Together
Report and accounts for the year ended 30 Juno 2024
Contents
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Charity infomiation
Trustees, Annual Report
ststement of dlrectors. responsibilitl
Independent Examina￿ s Report
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Funds Statomonts...
Statement of Financial Activities
ststement of Financial Activities- Prior Year statement
Statement of total recognised gains and losses
Movements in funds
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Revenue Funds
Fixed Asset funds
Income and Expenditure account
Summary offunds
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Balance sheet
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Cash flow statement
Notes to the accounts

Trustees, Annual report for the year ended June 2024
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The Trustees present their Report and Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2024, which also comprises
the Directors. Report required by the Companies Act 2006. Companies Registration Number 06913360.
Reference and administrative detalls
The charity namo.
The legal name of the charity is Fighting All Cancers Together. The charity is also known by its operating
name, FACT.
The charity's area8 of operatlon and UK charitable registration.
The charity is registered in England and Wales with the Charity Commission in England & Wales (CCEW4
with charity number 1130258.
The charity operates in the North East of England.
Legal Structuro of the charity
The charity is constituted as a company limited by guarantee. registered under the Companies Act The
governing document of the charity is the Memorandum and Articles of Association estsblishing the
company under company legislation.
The governing document is dated 21 May 2009 and was amended on 2 February 2011.
There are no restrictions in the governing documents on the operation of the Charity or on its investment
powers other than those by Charity Law.
By operation of law all trustees and directors under the Companies Act 2006 and all directors are trustees
under charities legislation and have responsibilities, as such, under both company and charity legislation.
The trustees are all individuals.
The principal operation address, telephone number, email and web addresses of the charity are:.
Fad Family Centre
Springwell Road
Gateshead
NE9 7AB
Telephone 01914420833
Email address.. info
fact-cancersu
Web address: www.fact-cancer-su
ort.co.uk
ort.co.uk

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The registered office of the charity for Companies Act purposes is'.-
B3 Kingfisher House
Team Valley Trading Estate
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear
NE11 OJQ
The Trustees in office on the dats the report was approved were: .
Name
Peter Armstrong (Chair)
Christine Schofield
John Paul Hopkinson
Alan Eddus Oscar Redman
Caroline Brown
Steven Cleland
Stephen James Haigh
Diane Searle
The following persons served as Trustees during the period ended 30 June 2024: .
The trustees who serve as a trustee in the reporting period were as shown above, and there were no
changes during the year, or in the period be￿een the year end and the approval of the accounts.
All trustees are also members of the charity.
Objectives and activities of the charlty
Executive Summary
A journey of 15 years celebrated with the opening of FACT'S very own home.
FACT'S Itfe began in 2008, by a young mum, Joanne Smith, who had been diagnosed and treated for breast
cancer. She soon understood the effect a diagnosis of cancer has within a family, for her, her husband,
children, mum, sister, grandparents and in laws. who were all affected as well as the patient. Cancer affects
everyone around the person diagnosed, cancer is non-discriminatory including the family and friends
surrounding the diagnosed no matter who has the cancer, families and friends are affected as well as the
patient Joanne came to the end of over four years of treatment, the idea that is now FACT developed.
FACT provides a welcoming and homely environment away from clinical and hospital rooms, with a
seamless wraparound of support mentally and physically from start to finish. FACT offers beneficiaries and
the community across the North East their understanding of the complexities linked to a cancer diagnosis
through their approach. Anyone affected by cancer re￿iVeS support from FACT, that may be a coffee and
a chat to planning and preparing for end of life, but it does not end there for their loved ones, FACT also
supports the family of the bereaved.

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There is an ever-increasing number of people in society who are struggling financially and those affected
by can￿r are no different. Poverty and cancer are now words that go together all too often. A
diagnosis of cancer can tip people over the edge and cause unsustainable financial implications. FACT is
acutely aware from beneficiary feedback. community engagement, focus groups, collaborative working,
research, and data analysis that the demand for our services continues to increase.
In the UK, around 395,000 people are diagnosed with cancer every year. There are over 200 diffe￿nt types
of can￿r impacting 1 in 2 people over their lifetime. A cancer diagnosis can bring a huge financial burden,
and with the cost of living hitting the highest level in decades, people with cancer are turning for help more
than ever for. financial support, someone to talk to and to help make sure their voices are heard.
Why FACT was founded
FACT was founded after Joanne became very aware that she had been looked after extremely well by loca
medical teams and services, however, once she stepped outside the hospital environment, there was no
practical or emotional support for either herself, or more importantly, for her family, especially her young
children. She wanted to make sure that everyone affected by cancer, either as the person diagnosed, or
their family. carers, friends, or colleagues, could find help easily, in good time and free of charge.
Joanne founded FACT in 2008, initially its aim was to build partnerships with health professionals. support
groups and other charities to help strengthen the current support ne￿ork. This remains a key area of
FACTS work, however, when Joanne could not find the support services that people were looking for, she
started to fill the gaps herself, either as a one off for an individual, or by developing a programme of regularly
ac￿$$1b1e support. And so, FACT'S direct support to those diagnosed with cancer, their family, carers, and
friends began.
FACT has grown significantly since its humble beginnings, because of the vast demand of its service users.
Mlsslon Ststement
FACT'S purpose is to source, promote, and form relationships bet￿een the support services, groups,
organisations, and charities that are available to cancer patients.
By bringing together these services, a ne￿Ork of cross referral and recommended support can be formed
be￿een statutory, voluntary, and commercial bodies, and the strength gained in numbers be drawn on.
By strengthening the ne￿ork of support, FACT will give those suffering from cancer, cancer survivors, and
their friends and families the opportunity to a¢￿$$ services more easily, and more quickly, often at a time
when speed and ease is essential.
FACT provides social and support opportunities for all cancer patients, survivors, their family, and friends to
meet, form friendships, and build communities with others in similar positions to themselves.
FACT is working with adults and children to educate and raise public awareness of cancer related and
healthy living issues. FACT delivers numerous awareness programmes in schools, colleges, workplaces,
and public buildings which are specifically tailored to suit their audience.

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A word from the Chief Executive
We know that cancer can affect people and life in so many ways, so we do whatever it takes to give people
the support they need and last year was no exception.
The rising cost of living caused financial concerns throughout the UK, but it was particularly worrying for
people living with cancer. A cancer diagnosis can bring a huge financial burden, and with the cost of living
hitting the highest level in decades, people living with cancer turned to us more than ever for support,
someone to talk to.
Figures from Macmillan show that, two in three people with cancer in the UK (660/0 - an estimated bNo million
people) were concerned about the cost of food or water over the next 12 months.
We listened and acted quickly, supporting people with money worries delivering kindness kits of f¢)od.
toiletries, clothing, and comfort blankets, and working with partners to ease the financial pressures on people
affected by cancer so they could put more energy into living life as fully as possible.
The North East of England had the highest rate of cancer incidence for male and females. The North East
had the highest age-standardised cancer incidence rate for males and females at 717 and 603 per 100,000
people. IM)ilst the East had the lowest rate for males at 663 per 100,000 people and London had the lowest
rate for females at $24 per 100, 000 people.
The shortfall of cancer specialists in the cancer care Workfor￿ and the increasing time people were having
to wait to access cancer services was not something we could ignore. We've raised this at every opportunity
with local councillors, MPS, and partners to amplify the voices of people living with cancer.
Our agile approach continues to enable us to respond appropriately to the changing environment and adapt
and prioritise spending on services to deliver the greatest impact to those who need us most.
Beneficiary feedback
Thank you, FACT, for all you do and did forme and what you continue to do for others Hazel's Story.. "I have
had so much support from Fact after I was diagnosed with secondary Breast canc8r 8 years ago. Fact give
support to people and families affected by cancer. It's a great chan.ty a lovely place to m88t people. The
staff and volunteers work tirelessly to help people. I love my FACT Family..
Anonymous W.. °Without your help of regular food parcels we couldn't h8ve survived. We simply couldn't
afford food. The cancer is killing me, but hunger was killing my family. Thank you for making a difference."
Our volunteers and beneficiaries are int8rchangeable and many of these have been ongoing for many
years as described by Hazel.

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We're home....
. Thank you to each and everyone of you
FACT hosted a very successfu5 opening event on the 31 st of October 2023 to celebrate FACT'S 15th
Birthday.
We have been raising funds for over 10 years in the hope of having our own ￿ntre. At times it seemed like
only a dream, an unsurmountable mountain to climb, but we got there through the amazing support of
everyone connected to our FACT Family Home to who we are eternally grateful.
FACT'S Patrons and Trustees were extremely proud to be part of this amazing achievement from all
involved.

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We have worked with so many amazing people and organisations locally and nationally. We could not have
done this without the amazing support we received from 'Walk the Walk,, The National Lottery Community
Fund, The Levelling-up Community Ownership Fund, The National Lottery People's Project, Public Health
England, Primula, The Community Foundation, Hadrian Trust, UK Cash for Kids, Newcastle Building
Society, Northern Gas Net￿OrkS, Screwfix, Sport England, Matrix Foundation, Rothley Trust, Joicey Trust,
Gateshead Warm Spaces, DWF Foundations, Openwork Foundation, Rust-oleum Paints. Virgin Money and
Wates Family Enterprise Trust for their grants and funding which allow us to undertake specific projects and
introduce new sessions our service users need.
None of this would have been possible without the dedication of our beneficiaries, supporters, volunteers,
professionals, partner organisations and colleagues - all working tirelessly to do whatever it takes for
people living with cancer- so we'd like to say a heartfelt thank you.
Joanne Smith - Chief Executive

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The purpose of the charity as set out in its governlng document.
The company is a registered charity and exists to provide support and assistance to people who have
suffered or are suffering from all forms of cancer by such means as the trustees consider fit including,
without limitation.
1)
By advancing the education of the public in cancer awareness including (but not limited to) the
distributs'on of literature relating to the detection and treatment of cancer.
2)
By relieving the hardship of those persons directly or indirectly affected by cancer who are in need,
including by..
a) creating a platform for the exchange of experiences, views and information, and
b) providing facilities to improve their conditions of life.
3)
By providing support and guidan￿ for cancer sufferers and friends, family, and carers of cancer
sufferers.
4)
For the general purpose of such charitable bodies or for such other exclusively charitable purposes
in each case as the trustees may from time to time decide.
The maln actlvltles undertaken In relation to those purposes during the period.
Understanding the needs of people living with cancer.
The rising cost of living means that many people living with can￿r have had to make tough choices. We
know that living with less money can be a struggle, particularly for people who have had to stop working or
reduce hours because of their diagnosis.
Figures from Macmillan show that, in three people with cancer in the UK (66 % - an estimated two million
people) were concerned about the cost of food or water over the next 12 months. A cancer diagnosis can
be a huge financial burden, and rising living costs are causing additional concerns for many people living
with Can￿r. Macmillan has seen a rapid increase in the number of people in need of help as the cost of
living hits the highest level in decades.
This comes on top of the existing financial impact a can￿r diagnosis already brings. In addition, many
people living with can￿r are also facing distressingly long waits in receiving the financial benefits that they
are entitled to. 4 in 5 people living with cancer are, on average, £891 a month worse off because of their
illness.
These insights help FACT adapt our existing services and develop new information and support in 2023.
2024 and beyond.

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With improvements in survival for cancer showing signs of slowing and the demand on services only set to
grow in the future, it is vital that cancer is a top priority for all UK polits'cal parties ahead of this yearfs general
election.
This is leaving patients facing anxious waits for can￿r diagnosis and treatment when a matter of weeks
can be enough for some cancers to progress. Considering the bestefforts of NHS staff, the figures represent
a long-term failure to plan and invest in the NHS workforce and key facilities and equipment.
Our Engagement teams work closely alongside and within a variety of communities to better understand
the challenges they face while navigating their can￿r joumeys. Our aim is to support marginalised
communities facing health inequalities. Using their insight, we collaborate with them to develop sustainable
solutions to help them better navigate cancer care and beyond treatment.
We are committed to meeting the needs of everyone affected by Can￿r. This includes carrying out activities
to reach more people from communities who don't always receive the cancer information, support. or care
they need and deserve.
The outstanding commitment and passion of our supporters means we are now in a strong position to be
ever more ambitious in our plans for 2024.
FACTS loyal volunteer ne￿Ork of 866 includes 101 registered volunteers, 210 corporate volunteers and
555 other volunteers which consist of people in the community who have helped as a one off or on an adhoc
basis and Come from non-corporate community organisations such as schools, colleges, universities,
charities and churches, supported communities across the North East with 9,883 hours of their time. Utterly
amazing" if that be baking scones to be added to food parcels; making healthy meals in bulk ready to warm
On￿ at their home or walking with a friend in the park. Collecting and distributing essentials., befriending
phone calls,. doorstep checks,- collecting someone's shopping J prescriptions orjust being there if that being
at the end of the phone or holding someone's hand.
We estimate that this work adds about £113,061 value to our services based on the UK living wage of
£11.44 an hour. An astonishing contribution from our many volunteers. And this figure does not include all
their in-kind support i.e. providing fresh home-baked goods for our coffee mornings and events and the
casual conversation they have promoting ourwork. The volume of hours given by volunteers enables FACT
to ensure 1000/0 of all funds raised are directed to beneficiaries and service users.
The main activitles undertaken during the year to further the charity's purpose for the publlc beneflt.
Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, accounting for an estimated 9.6 million deaths, or one
in six deaths, in 2018. Lung, prostate, colorectal, stomach and liver can￿r are the most common types of
cancer in men, while breast, colorectal, lung, cervical and thyroid can￿r are the most common among
women.
Households are facing the biggest fall in living standards ever recorded. The financial impact of the cost-of-
living crisis will continue, and this is exacerbated for people with cancer.
The majority of people living with cancer are feeling the effects of the ongoing rising living costs.

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This can lead to the cancellation of medical appointments as travel costs become impossible to meet.
The crisis is also contributing to the widening of existing heaEth and social inequalities amongst sections of
society- Various groups, including people going through treatment. are those who are being increasingly
marginalised due to the cost-of-living crisis.
The North East of England population, the smallest population out of all regions, is around 2.68 million
according to 2020 ONS mid-year estimations and is expected to grow to around 2.77 million by 2043. an
increase of 3.20￿.
Over the past few years, pressure on NHS cancer services has been mounting. Cancer waiting times, which
show whether the health system is meeting its targets for quickly diagnosing and treating cancer, help show
us the extent of this pressure.
Testing for cancer is imperative, diagnosing it and starting treatment quickly helps people from becoming
stressed and anxious. Not only this, but can￿r that's diagnosed and treated at an early stage, when it isn't
too large and hasn't spread, is more likely to be treated successfully. Prompt diagnosis and treatment
underpin this.
The standards for cancer waiting times have been streamlined into 3 key cancer targets that indicate how
well cancer services are doing.
The latest results in England (January 2024) are:
The Faster Diagnosls Standard: Target Missed
70.90k of people were diagnosed, or had cancer ruled out, within 28 days of an urgent referral
in January 2024. The target is 75Q/o and has never been met since its introduction in October
2021.
The 62-day referral to treatment stsndard: Target Missed
Only 62.30/0 of people in England received their diagnosis and started their first treatmentwithin
2 months (or 62 days) of an ur9ent referral in January 2024. The target is 85 %.
The 31-day declslon to treat standard: Target Mlssed
87.50/0 of people started treatment within 31 days of doctors deciding a treatment plan in
January 2024. The target is 960/0.
The above data is specific to England. Scotland, Wales, and Northem Ireland also have their own cancer
waiting times targets.
The data and fi'gures as they collate, and update are key for FACT'S further development and engagement
with beneficiaries and communities.
Following research, analysis, qualitative and quantitative discussions across diverse cultures it was evident
we should move into a heavily populated residentia5 community that had been hit negatively with community
building closures. FACT'S Family Home offers services to cancer patients and their families I friends plus
the wider community and its new cohort of beneficiaries within the Wrekenton a￿a of Gateshead.

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This centre will support over 5,000 beneficiaries in the region plus over 4,500 people in the vicinity of FACT
family home.
These premises support recent data research. which has told us that within the first year we will interact
with 675 newly diagnosed can￿r patients which represents 4 % of the total number of new diagnoses in the
North East, per annum. We will provide support services to an additional 1,173 people and delivereducation
and awareness sessions to 17.900 people as part of our community engagement programme.
It can be easy to forget that behind these numbers are real people going through an incredibly anxious time.
Quantifying the impact of missing targets and longer waits on patient outcomes is difficult as the research
is limited.
The picture is different for different can￿r types - some progress quicker than others - but we know the
overall impact is likely to be negative. One study estimated that a 4-week delay to cancer surgery led to a
6_8 % increased risk of dying. Aggressive cancers are prioritised for early treatment where possible, but
there can be good reasons why someone might experience a long wait for treatment.
FACT continues to provide beneficiary led cancer support services in different ways. These are designed
and delivered, bespoke to their audience, to individuals, families, carers, and peer groups as no INIO people
affected by cancer are alike and it is important that they can access the SeNi￿S that they need as and
when they need them. We also continue to run a wide range of support sessions open to anyone, affected
in any way by cancer. No referral is ne￿SSary to benefit from the services. One to one and family support
is also vital to enabling FACT to respond to the diverse range of needs presented to it by se￿1￿ users.
It generally takes longer to plan treatments for cancer, and sometimes patients need prehabilitation before
starting treatment to give them the best chance of recovering well. But increases in missed targets mean
people who need potentially lifesaving cancer treatments are waiting, and worrying, for longer- and that is
a big concern.
Cancer is scary, and it often hits people hard emotionally, which is why we're constantly looking at ways we
can reach people at diagnosis and beyond.
FACT reached 6238 people over the last 12 month. The people who need us, our support, continues to
grow. Sadly, some of our beneficiaries have lost their battle with this unforgiving disease, but our services
don't end there to a beneficiary and we continue to support their friends and families. Our services, as
described below, are organised as separate distinct areas of work but beneficiaries, volunteers and staff
access and deliver them across the service areas.
Beneficiary feedback
24.04.2024
"After my cancer diagnosis and extensive surgery, I left the hospital.
Whilst my Gare and treatment before and whilst in hospital I was good. After discharge from the ward there
was nothing,.
I r￿1Ved little to no information reference aftercare and support after I left the hospital. This is still an
ongoing medical and emotional issue.
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Whilst recovering at home, I searGh8d for support and discovered 'FACT'. The premises are 5 minutes from
my house and 5 mins from the QE Hospital.
sin￿ contaGting the FACT team. I have received excellent support again, emotionally. and practically.
I have had 12 sessions of in valuable counselling.
I now attend the keep fit every Thursday aftenAxin. (l add, the hospital, when l asked them, told me there
was no type of physically activity or exercised locally to me).
I feel supported, and that, should I need extra support or have questions around anything
cancer/care/supportffinancial/emotionaVphysicaVexerGise/social FACT will help me.
I have a friendly supportive, professional, and informative hub to go to and that l am not 'alone'. There is an
organisation that "understands" the complexities of 8 cancer diagnosis and th8 emotional turmoil that may
ensue."
Counselling Case study
(Letter 'S' is the anonymous beneficiary reference)
Referral- Female aged 61.
Resides in Washington, Tyne & Wear
Married with 3 daughters and a new grandchild
Diagnosed with blood cancer D8cember 2023
Referred to FACT by her GP
Contacted Fact on 181h th January 2024
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s telephoned the FACT office and spoke to our servi￿ Manager asking for support and advi￿ on
counselling. holiday insurance and exercise classes
S re￿iVed a call back by the Counselling Coordinator to affange a telephone assessment for counselling
S was extremely emotional, shocked by the sudden diagnosis and the news her blood cancer had spread
S wanted a pla￿ to help her offload. stating "I don't want to burden my own famil
S was very keen to commence counselling asap
The department had availability and she 'S', started attending counselling on 28th January at the Pelaw
center initially. Counselling sessions were transferred to the new centre once aesthetically suitable,
Springwell, Wrekenton, on the Washington border on the 2nd March 2024.
S received 14 counselling sessions giving top scores on oUrKI￿patrick feedback model forhelp and support
S is now attending regular coffee momings on Tuesday momings and exercise classes on Thursday
aftemoons
S gave feedback on her telephone assessment stating,
"I feel as ifl was totally supported by FACT and what they can offer. Everyone I spoke to were really
nice and I can't believe how quickly you had turned this all around for me."
Kindness Kits and doorstep checks
FACT delivers essential food, toiletries. and clothing to the people who need us the most across the region,
as and when they need it. 6 % of the kindness kits of essential supplies were delivered to non-diagnosed
cancer patients, they were family I friends of the patient or people in the community that were not supported
by schemes and local government programs. Our Kindness Kits are a key step in our support especially in
the light of the cost-of-living crisis. We have engaged the community to deliver food parcels and emergency
items.
Case studies and feedback
Sept 2023
Hi Fiona
Re￿iVed the kindness kit this morning and love them. Thanks ever so much.
Regards, x
Received from Macmillan (09.04.24)
Hello Fiona
That's incredible seNice thank you. I did offer her tinned food etc, but she was so ￿luCtant to accept any
help sl7e said no. You might be able to persuade her tomorrow but guided by you. Warm regards XX
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Dec 2023
Dear Sir/ Madam,
TO WHOM IT MA Y CONCERN.
My name is ??? of ??????? Gateshead. l am sending this email to say thank you to FACT for the kindness
kit I received on today
I was speechless when it came, it was a lot, from food & toiletries & puzzles to a lot of books to read. ljust
want to say thank you so much from the depth of my heart I really appreciate. May God bless everyone who
have put them together to bless me. Thank you
Kindest regards ?x
DeG 2023
Received from an NHS Professional
RE.. Kindness kit refeffal
Hi Fiona
Thank You so much. Anything would bg of great help, I know she will really appreciate this. So great to have
organisations like yours for those in need.
Thanks again x
January 2024
From a kindness kit ￿CipIent to QE Hospitsl NU￿ Specialist
Good afternoon
Thank you very much foryour email. Today, this aftemoon I received 2 hampers. In regard to warm winter
clothes, please note my size L (Large), I would like outdoor jacket, if possible, water/wind proof and dark
colour, jumper and trousers. My best wishes to FACT Gharity for its support and you as well forall your help.
All the bestl X
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Vvlg service and cutting I care support for wigs and new real hair
This service is available to anyone who has suffered hair loss or thinning due to any illness, notjust Can￿r.
Body image and the need to feel important are vital for Servi￿ users and their needs are at the forefront of
what FACT does. FACT has a wide variety of wigs.
The wig service is a very infomial, private, friendly appointment where service users can come in and ty on
various styles with a member of stsff.
"Thank you so much for helping me in this really difficult time, I hated going anywhere, now I feel much
better about myself and I'm going out more often *"
Counsellingltalking therapieslbefri8nding service
The counselling service is free to anyone who has been affected by cancer and who feels as though they
need additional emotional support. The support provided is through fully qualified, experienced counsellors
who will assess the needs of the individual and allocate counselling accordingly. The service also consists
of walking and talking therapies. There is no referral needed. FACT supported 487 adults and 45 children
with 1,531 counselling and psychological intsrventions with a further 4,036 befriending calls supporting
FACT beneficiaries.
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Beneficiary feedback
Parent of child Aged 7
"This seNice givgs my son 8 chance
to talk about his feelings in a safe
and secure environment. It helps
him process his brotherfs illness and
improves his wellbeing."
Anonymous Lady
°I've been given your email by FACT when I rang them up to give them some feedback about some
counselling that I had received at FACT. I got ￿feffed to the counsellor a f8w weeks ago now as I had been
stniggling and overnhelmed with a few sudden losses I'd had in my lif8 from cancer, a cancer diagnosis
myself and a very close family member being diagnosed with cancer. I had tried counselling in the past
when I had fi'rst been diagnosed with my cancer last year through anofher charity but didn't feel that it was
beneficial to me, and it was also on the phone which didn't help either. However, a few months later I was
struggling again because of the problems mentioned above so I reached out to FACT. They then put me in
touch with a counsellor called Eva. J had 6 sessions with Eva and found her to be excellent. She was just
the perfect person for me 8 lovely girl who is obviously very intelligent and understands her topic extremely
well. She explained to me a lot of the models she has trained in which helped my thoughtprocess and made
me understand wh8re my thought was coming from and how to process 8V8rything that I had been through.
She listened at th8 right times and talked when she needed too. I found h8r sessions invaluable to me and
I will take what I have been taught by her and use the strategies whilst continuing with my lrfe. I know that if
l am stmggling again, I can get back in touch with FACT for extra counselling sessions. I think that this is a
fantastic seNic8 that you offer, and l also really wanted to leave positive f88dback about Eva as she was
an excellent counsellor and she helped me immensely."
BEFRIENDING I COUNSELLING CASE STUDY 2024
Referral Male aged 67
Referred by NHS on 23 11 124 via website.
Resides in Sunderland
Married but lives alone
Diagnosed - Multiple Myeloma I terminal cancer including severe diabetes.
G-was looking for supportl advice with benefits due to financial difficulties, unable to work. Also, struggling
emotionally, extremely anxious about his health condition, the patient is at 5-year mark, constantly worrying
about what's coming next.
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G-lives alone. feels isolated, requires a wheelchair in the horne, has not been outside for 5months.
We immediately supplied G with weekly kindness kits I food I toiletries and blankets.
Signposting G- to CAB for financial advi￿ and support.
G- re￿iVed bi-monthly befriending calls from referral date - present day.
received 14 counselling sessions, providing a safe Spa￿ to share his oVe￿helmIng thoughts and fears
empowering him with healthy coping strategies and some sense of personal control.
June 23- G- admitted to hospital- we received a request for a delivery of clean clothes as G- had no one
else to turn to in an emergency. Our Servi￿ manager delivered dean clothes and toiletries to the hospital
easing G - embarrassment, discomfort, and sense of being alone.
His befriender A- continued weekly calls
G- stated .1 want you to know you have been of great benefit & support while l am In hospital.
Continuing regular contact with G via befriending calls and kindness kit deliveries, enabled the team to
lessen his feeling of isolation.
G- has often stated in his bofriending calls 'thls support and Contsct helps his quality of lrfe as he
feels heard and visible.,
Feb 2024, G - disclosed to his befriender his mental health and physical health had significantly detreated.
G - gave permission to Fact to contact his GP with these cOn￿mS and age concern for extended support.
April 2024 - presently we continue to support G - with bi- weekly befriending calls.
Breast reconstruction advicolmastoctomy wearlbra fitting services
The bra fitting Servi￿ is run by Trulife once a month. Ladies can come in for a coffee and a chat as a coffee
morning runs alongside this service.
FACT has comfortable rooms where the ladies are privately and professionally measured. The service
extends to providing low-cost mastectory wear to purchase, which is available on site or to order. FACT'S
staff are also being trained to fit the bras so that they can offer a drop-in service for ladies who cannot attend
the regular service.
FACT also hold regular breast reconstruction advice events. The decision to have, or not to have surgery
is not easy, and the journey through the process isn't simple. The event aims to inform ladies ofthe possible
options for surgery, the surgical processes, and the recovery implications. FACT also supports the ladies
emotionally through the process.
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Beneficiary feedback
"Joanne was lovely and made me feel at ease, talknng through 8verything as she was doing it. E.g.
measuring, fitting etc. Emma was in the clinic too and although Joanne was demonstrating and explaining
to Emma she never lost eye contact. i. e. I was involved. Thank you.
"Excellent setyi￿, feel much better about myself. Can't wait for my new bra ¥"
'Feeling fantastic, very helpful lad
°Very Satisfies wrfh service, very helpful with advice.
Complimentary therapies
Group Harmony Meditation and Relaxation
A weekly session. Meditation is a practice that involves
focusing or clearing your mind using as combination of mental and physical techniques. Meditation helps to
relax, reduce anxiety, stress and more.
Massa
e feedback
Christine Sams
Heather Cam
bell-Elliott
Sosia Hill
Sella Glo
Lisa Bird
"V8
relaxed"
"I felt ve
relaxed and comfortable throu
"I felt calm and relaxed"
'Lovel
'Carole is so friendly, I feel so relaxed during and after the
treatment. I look fornatrl to getting my hand massage"
hout the session"
ne
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Gentle Exèrcise I Socialise
Men's group
The men's group consists of men who have been affected by cancer in some way, the group is very much
a social one, which enables individuals to have a catch up over a coffee and seek additional support where
needed. Our men's group has been running for several years and now settled into our new FACT Family
Home. There are many topics covered including signs and symptoms as well as offering a relaxed homely
environment to chat. The group runs on an evening on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.
Beneficiary Feedback - Peter
The reason I come to FACT is for friendship
and it's easier to talk about my cancer with
people who have been affected by cancer. I
also know I can get help and support rf ever
l any.
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Other services
Chemotherapy support
Coping with pain and fatigue
Coping with temiinal illness
Complementary therapies
Ladies that lunch
Financial advice
Travel insurance advice
Pilates
High Intensity Interval Training
Walking groups
Over 50's exercise
Walking & Talking thefapies
Demonstrations
Floristry
Yoga
Beneficiary feedback
24.04.2024
°FACT is a place I can come to and feel wanted and needed. The company I now have around me is
wonderful. Thank you" Marion Hailes
Apnl 2024
"I come with my friend as support, if was one of the best things I've done. I have made a lot of fvends, and
we always have a good laugh. l also enjoy the different events that they hav8." Dawn Tait
Walking groups, Coffee mornlngs. Exercise classes and much more......
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FACT Family groups
FACT sadly supports 532 children and
young adults affected by cancer across
Tyne & Wear and Northumberland,
whether it be the patient or a loved one
of a patient. Our direct beneficiaries
have been directly affected by cancer.
These sessions help us to support our beneficiaries and to
help them identify when they may need further support in an
informal accessible way.
Some of the beneficiaries we support have a very small
network of family and friends and these groups not only give
support and address isolation, but more importantly build a
wider network of friendship outside of FACT.
Supporting children affected by cancer
with crisis talking therapies is a
specialist area which is not picked up by
medical professionals or statutory
support. The child may not be the
patient they may be the patient's brother
or child and the affects this has on them
is likened to PTSD.
FACT Family days are for families who
have been affected by cancer I
bereavement. We have families who've lost mum or dad and children who've lost siblings. We have
families who have similar experiences, seeing a young son or daughter, mum, dad, or grandparent go
through cancer treatments. Irs useful in many ways for the children to be somewhere where they can be
creative and play, talldlearn new skills while being amongst other children who have similar eXperien￿S.
FACTS kid's groups meet the first Saturday of every month and attend many different and drverse events
and sessions. These can include archery, laser tag, tubbing, bowling, crafts, first aid for children's course,
summer walks and treasure hunts, climbing, jump giants and support sessions in fun and relaxed
environments.
Children and family's craft days - monthly and daily during school holidays
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Kids Feedback
"Hi Irene, hope you are ok. Just to say a massive thank you forgetting us booked in for this moming's crafts,
the boys loved it and also Saturdays broth & bingo, great people our social lrfe is getting busy xx"
Ministerial visit from Levelling Up - Jacob Young MP for Redcar, 20 December 2023. Bingo, and
community get together with refreshments and pastries.
•y
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Surprise 60th Birthday party. room used by the community for friends and family celebrations!
Weekly coffee momings
At social outings and group sessional events attendees complete a "Happy Sheet" and the Friends of FACT
group, which is made up of volunteers and beneficiaries, who meet quarterly, feed into the Charity about
what's working well and what other services are needed. This ensures FACT'S services are still right and
appropriate as they highlight areas of further need which indirectly feeds into the services offered.
Beneficiary feedback
"FACT is somewhere I really feel at HOME. We really look forward to Tuesday coffee momings, to have a
laugh and meet everyone. It helps me to forget myproblems. Thankfully l am in remission" Joan Nicholson
"FACT means to me - A place wher8 my Mam and I can have a laugh and conversations with others and
forget about all the negative things which are going on within our family, if only for a short while" •
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Jump Giants- August 2023
i/
°I've had the best time, th8nk you.... XoXoXo'
Macmillan thank you following a referral-
.1 think she will be really grateful if you can do that Fiona.
Thank you again
As always, your seNice is making a huge difference for those that really need it."
Education and awareness programmos
World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that between 30 % to 50Yo of Can￿r5 are preventable by
implementing existing evIden￿-baSed prevention strategies, avoiding risk factors, and through supporting
people to live healthier lives, including.. stopping smoking, losing weight, eating healthily. taking more
exercise, and reducing sun exposure.
Strategies to improve early diagnosis and detection along with appropriate treatment are key factors for
higher survival rates from cancer. April 2020 at the start of the pandemic saw the lowest level of cancer
diagnosis of new cantsr cases diagnosed compared to the same month in the previous year. This is likely
to have been impacted by the interruption to health servI￿s. Cancer screening coverage for breast, cervical
and bowel cancers in 2021 were however significantly better than the national average due to clearing the
backlog. The four most diagnosed cancer sites are lung, breast, colorectal and prostate can￿rS, with lung
can￿r consistently highest out of all four cancers.
FACT'S can￿r awareness and education programmes continue to be a vital part of its work, raising
awareness of cancer related issues including. but not exclusively, healthy living, cancer prevention, signs
and symptoms, early detection, and screening.
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FACT contributes to this. Over the last year, 24 specialist group sessions were delivered and additionally
attending local colleges, businesses, and secondary and primary schools, to provide them with education
and awareness on various cancers and NHS screening programmes. This has been facilitated dependant
on the needs of the client group. The sessions have varied from a whole assembly presentstion through to
drop-in, 'signs and symptoms, stands. All the sessions are bespoke to the individual needs required. These
sessions have been very well received and resulted in excellent feedback. During visits into local schools,
previously unreached by FACT, the children responded very well to the interactive sessions regarding being
'Safe in the Sun,. The feedback from the teachers was very posits've and resulted in the schools sharing
FACT infomiation on a regular basis. The 'Safe in the Sun, sessions offered awareness about the
importance of protection from the sun, with the hope thatthe children will take the message home to parents
and guardians and that this will be effective in reducing the frequency of skin cancer being diagnosed in the
future. The session includes advice on the importance of wearing sunscreen, hydration, taking shade at the
hottest time of the day and wearing a sunhaucap. These sessions give an indirect message regarding skin
cancer and educate the children on general health awareness, in a fun way.
The sessions provided for local businesses, have included breast, skin, and male cancers, in the format of
an awareness stand and conversation regarding these Can￿rs. Also included, once again, was general
health advice and discussion on other cancers. FACT also raised awareness and educated the team
building attendees which it facilitated for local businesses.
FACT were honoured to join the Sixth form department at Cardinal Hume Catholic School on Friday the 2nd
February 2024. We spent a few hours with 130 students and their 7 teachers. Three FACT employees and
a volunteer also attended where we reminded of FAcfs offering, of FACT'S support seNices offered free
of charge and a follow up process of referral and self-referral available to children and adults.
Cardinal Hume Cathollc School- Cancer Signs & Symptoms Awarenass Session
Sixth Form Department
School website link - Cancer Awareness in Sixth Form - Cardinal Hume Catholic School
WP•rt
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Head of Sixth form feedback
°Thanks again for last Friday,. our students really enjoyed the workshop. Attached is th8 photo with
consent to usg. It is also on our Sixth Form News pages of our school website."
Student feedback
"Very infom?atlV8, found out lots I didn't know. Wasnt l)oring, a hard topic made enjoyable"
Prothesis and discussions around -
Bowel cancer, Breast cancer, Lung cancer, Mouth cancer, Prostate cancer, Ovarian cancer,
Skin cancer, Stomach cancer, Testicular cancer
JFK School Christmas Fayre
GNR 2023
Kavli 2024
Ii
.11 FACTI /.1,,
The short term and longer term alm and objectives
The regions over 65s are expected to grow from 1 in 5 in 2022 to 1 in 4 residents by 2043. These projections.
however, are 2018 based estimates. The longer-term impact of Brexit on net migration and COVID-19 is
also uncertain, but in 2020 the North East of England median age fell from 41.8 to 41.7 years, driven by
increased numbers of deaths and increases in net international and internal migration.
The region includes five universities in the cities of Newcastle, Durham, Sunderland, and Middlesbrough.
There is an extensive coastline running down the East side of the region, seven of the ￿e1ve local authorities
in the region are located along this coastline. The Chief Medical Officers 2021 report discusses the obseNed
poorer health outcomes in coastal communities compared to other areas in England. The population
distribution varies by local authority within the region. County Durham makes up over 20 % of the region's
population with almost 500,000 inhabitants, while Hartlepool has the smallest population of all local
authorities in the ￿gion atjust over 90,000.
The populations from ethnic minority groups (excluding white minorities) are estimated to be4.2%, the North
East being less diverse compared to other regions. Regardless, ethnic minority groups make up a sizeable
population which includes people from black African, black Caribbean, Bangladeshi and Pakistani ethnic
minority backgrounds. People from ethnic minorty backgrounds are at a greater risk of worse health
outcomes than the white British ethnic group. These outcomes may include a higher risk of death from
COVID-19, or women from black ethnic groups often suffer worse maternal outcomes. Latest population
estimates by ethnicity from ONS (2018) suggest that in the North East white British ethnicity makes up
93.60/0 ofthe population, followed by Asian {2.9 % ), white other (1.70/0), mixed (0.90/0) and black (0.9% ) ethnic
groups. ONS experimental statistics estimates suggest that lesbian, gay and bisexual population was 2.4 %
in 2019.
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The North of England has the highest area of deprivation in England. Understanding the needs of our sector,
beneficiaries and community helps develop FACT'S short term and longer term aims and objectives for the
charity.
FACT'S services are offered based on demand and therefore continually meets the needs of our
beneficiaries and our stated aims and objectives. FACT reacts to the needs of people, families, and peer
groups at any one time and are planned around the need of support provision.
1 in 4 people with cancer are living with long term consequences of the cancer and treatment, unfortunately
evidenced by our growing needs for services. Vve continually tailor events and sessions to the needs of our
audience and work hard to publicise support as well as highlighting the opportunity for beneficiaries to
request support that may not be listed.
FACT uses the Kirkpatrick model to evaluate seNices. Beneficiaries are given an evaluation form to
complete at the end of each session where we ask them to document what they have learned and how they
will incorporate the learning into their daily lives. They are also asked to feedback on any improvements
which could be made to the service. Our services are led and developed in this way and will Continue to be,
long and short term.
FACT celebrated its 15th birthday on 31 October 2023, and how better to celebrate it than opening our
FACT Family Home. An incredible achievement for all involved and for the foresight and vision of our Chief
Executive, Joanne Smith.
FACT is very proud to have achieved this landmark, supporting the people who need us the most over the
past 15 years in extremely challenging times. As we move into our 16th year, we have great things planned,
expanding our services throughout the community and increase the variety of sessions on offer. FACT'S
next Annual Ball will be end of year to help celebrate the opening of our new centre. FACT'S long-term aim
was to build a purpose-built Cancer Support Awareness & Education Centre in Gateshead and now we are
very excited to have achieved that.
The challenges have been an increase in the number of multiple areas of support people have needed,
either per individual or family. The request I referral may have been initially one area, such as sessional
group support or befriending, but once a full assessment had been completed their needs were far greater
and across many areas.
The Charity's strategies for achieving its aims and objectives in the future
FACT evaluates all aspects of service delivery via the Kirkpatrick methodology, to establish whether the
Charity is meeting its aims and objectives. The evaluation assists FACT to determine whether ￿rtain
programmes need to be altered or eliminated altogether. In addition, this aligns with our fundraising strategy
as it allows donors, to look at the history of FACT and examine whether aims and objectives have been
met, to determine whether the charity is ethical, effective and warrants future donations. FACT collates
outcome data to demonstrate impact and measure results with mission statement outcomes. This
methodology allows FACT to examine whether specific objectives have been achieved and to demonstrate
that resources have been spent wisely. We also collect customer satisfaction data which allows us to
calculate a Net Promoter Score.
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FACT'S fundraising strategy is fixed to support the delivery of the Charity's mission ststement, which
includes the objective to raise funds in a variety of ways, such as soliciting donations, holding fundraising
events or obtaining grants.
The new centre is delivering and embedding these ServI￿S with strong committed support from a dedicated
back-office team of support.
Resources used in the activities undertaken during the year
In 2023124 FACT re￿iVed ex￿ptiOnal support and grants from Walk the Walk,, The National Lottery
Community Fund, The Levelling-up Community Ownership Fund. The National Lottery People's Project.
Public Health England, Primula, The Community Foundation, Hadrian Trust, UK Cash for Kids, Newcastle
Building Society, Northern Gas Networks, ScreNvfix. Sport England, Matrix Foundation, Rothley Trus(
Gateshead Warm sPa￿S, DVVF Foundations, Openwork Foundation, Rust-oleum Paints, Virgin Money and
Wates Family Enterprise Trust for their grants and funding which allow us to undertake specific projects and
introduce new sessions our service users need.
Thank you for your kindness, without this generosity FACT could not support 6,238 adults and children
across the North East.
Social medla presence contlnued to grow giving broader reach
Sour
Facebook
Twitter
Insta
ram
Linkedin
Dec 2023
18,276
1,322
252
291
A ril 2024
68,358
5,290
1,218
1,644
Contribution of volunteers during the year
FACT is very involved in the community and relies on voluntary help. As noted. earlier FACT'S loyal
volunteer ne￿Ork ranged from registered volunteers, 210 corporate volunteers and other volunteers which
consist of people in the community who have helped as a one off or on an adhoc basis and come from the
non-corporate community organisations such as schools, colleges, universities, charities and churches. A
total of 9.883 hours of their time.
We estimate that this work adds about £113,061 value to our services based
on the UK living wage of £11.44 an hour. An astonishing contribution from our
many volunteers.
The volume of hours given by volunteers enables FACT to ensure 100% of all funds raised are directed to
beneficiaries and service users.
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Our volunteers assist with events, charitable activities, befriending services, food parcels, fundraising,
doorstep checks and office duties. Working alongside paid staff, volunteers offer their skills, experience,
and expertise to every department within the charity.
We recruit and train volunteers from local communities. They are subject to the same requirements as paid
stsff in respect of compliance with statutory and regulatory ￿nditions, standards of competence, personal
conduct, and integrity. Paid staff provide volunteers with ongoing training, guidance, and support.
We are a volunteering organisation and without the support and commitment of our volunteers we would
struggle to provide the vital services we do to local people and families.
Why I voluntee
.1 volunteered with FACT following my retirement from the NHS. I chose this charity, FACT, as it had links
with my wo￿. I meet lots of people. There'￿ always interesting things to get involved with. It is lrfe enriching
to be involved with" Linda Hutchinson x
Vvhy do I Volunteer for fact?
Denise Burke
"When I retired in 20221 knew that I would still be useful as a volunteer using my gain8d 8xperience. It was
important that l Ghose carefully to ensure that I would be committed to the organisation that would give me
the scope to
interact
with people and
in
some
small
way be
of
value.
I had followed the work of FACT for some years and knew as a local charity it had assisted many people.
To me FACT is much more than a charity helping those who have suffered from cancer. It is more about
Wellness and hope for the people affected, their families, friends and wider communities. The services
provided are as much about friendship and understanding than the physical and mental effects of cancer.
The provision made is a holistic approach to people affected and the services reflect the needs of the seryice
use￿.
I really enjoy the time I spend at FACT. l appreciate the wort, the people, users and staff.
There is no single r8ason I volunteered for FACT, but l am happy to be there and do my bit for a charity
which revolves around its users and strives to provide a seThi￿ responsive to need."
Corporate volunteer&
Some of our corporate volunteers below, helping with the new FACT centre decoration.
Openreach Volunteers
Nat West Volunteers
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The main achievements and perfomiance of the charlty durlng the period
The probability of dying from can￿r in the North East is on average higher than the rest of England. Several
factors contribute, high levels of deprivation., environmental and economic fa￿orS- social deprivation and
delays in accessing medical care via signs, symptoms, and screening attendance.
FACT supported 6,238 adults and children across the North East last year delivering valuable and must
needed care and support.
FACT supported 487 adults and 45 children with 1,531 counselling and psychological interventions with a
further 4,036 befriending calls.
FACT engaged 2,585 attendees at education and awareness sessions and reached a further 54,259 people
across their ne￿Ork of charity shops, talking and introducing FACT and its services to them.
FACT reached additionally 611 members of the medical profession {NHS) and members of the public in
need of support.
FACT delivered 1,177 kindness kits.
Fundraising activities during the year
We have a diverse range of fundraising activities, ranging from legacies, which represents through to events
including giving and community fundraising. FACT'S supporters are at the heart of everything we do.
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We are now getting back to a full schedule of events following the opening of our new FACT Family Home.
FACT have re-established an active annual calendar of events and gatherings, many are normally pre
booked and scheduled months in advance. An example of such are., Pamper Days, Annual Ball, Annual
Dog Walk, Comedy Nights, Annual North East Coffee Morning, Annual Tennis Event, Annual Wig Walk and
Cancer Run, FACT BBQS, Annual Care Awards, Greek Nights, Day trips to Edinburgh, York and Whitby, to
name but a few.
Fundraising Events
Autumn & Winter Broth, Bun and Bingo afternoons
Gateshead Catering College Annual Student Dinner
Fish & Chips plus Bingo afternoons
Afternoon Tea
Great North Cancer Coffee Morning
Wig Walk 15mile Challenge
Wreath Making
Shotley Bridge Tennis Tournament
Raffle I Pumpkin & Flower arranging Competition
Pizza Quiz night
Annual Pedro's Greek Night
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FACT Annual Ball October 2023
Welcome to
¥ FACTBall 2023
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Wreath making - November 2023
Bernadette Wilde Night- December 2023
Race Nights- July 2023 and April 2024
JJ
FEEDBACK
I love FACT events, they're so much fun, well organised and excellent value for money for a night out. It
also great to know that what you spend on that night is all going to an amazing local chan'ty. They do a FAB
job, well done xxx
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Fundraising by others- Edinburgh Moon Walk, Great North Run, Parachute Jumps, Afternoon Teas, Bake
Sales, Tombola's, Raffles and Race Nights to name but a few. There were many more fundraising events
in aid of FACT, sadly far too many to mention, these will further grow in 202412025.
As a charity we are extremely fortunate and proud to have many fundraise on behalf of FACT. This comes
from staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, trustees, patrons. corporates, schools and FE I HE establishments.
NHS groups, community organisation, friends, family, to name but a few, who loyally support FACT.
The FACT Family raise valuable funds for the charity in support of children & adults affected by cancer
across the North East. They know how important this is for the charities financial standing but also equally
understand that every time we engage with someone, they gain knowledge of FACT, who they are, what
they do and how they can help and support people. One of FACT'S goals is to broaden the awareness of
the charity so that people who need support know we are he￿ to help.
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The difference the charlty's performance during the year has made to the beneficiarles of the charity
FACTS beneficiaries include people of all ages who are diagnosed with cancer, their families, Carers,
friends, and social networks. Local community groups and residents supporting their fellow neighbours.
Cancer is not a journey that affects individuals in isolation, and it is therefore essential that services
demonstrate effectiveness across a wider community. FACT continually evaluates its service and
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performance, not only directly from service users, but also from other organisations and professionals
throughout its community ne￿Ork.
FACT delivered 1,531 counselling sessions to 532 people aged bet￿een 2 and 95 years of age. 487 Adults
and 45 children. The also supported an additional 4,036 people with their befriending service.
Comments and storles from those accessing our servlces:
Kirstin Cheal -
l am completing Brav8 t17e Shave 8S this means so much to my close f8mily. I have had both my mam and
nana in a short Period battle cancer together and both of them losing their hair. This meant the world to
them that another w8s doing this by choice and took away any spotlight on them for their illnesses and made
them more comfort8ble with their new look. FACT has been a major support over the last year for myself
more so with fr￿nd and family too.
Everyone in the coffee momings (Staff and users) all are very fnendly, supportive, and welcoming. Everyone
has been both uplifting and a shoulder this lastyear which has really kept my spirits high. FACT is certainly
like a second family and wouldn't still be the bubbly person without the charity.
Counselling & Befriending services
Date 11109123
3 things you tske from
toda
lthat will you do
differentl
hat impact will it
have on you the
people around you &
FACT
Counsellin
Ways to correctly
conve
emotion
The way to see anger
Initials - TH
Understanding anger
More knowledge of my
own emotions
Make me less anxious person, more open about my feelings
Date 10109123
3 things you take from
toda
Vthat will you do
differenti
Imiat impact will it
have on you the
people around you &
FACT
Counsellin
To Listen to my gut
Initials - none
Follow my own needs
Its ok to wobble
Breathe and Pause
Relieve my own pressure.
This process was liberating
Date 15111123
3 things you take from
today
Counsellin
Not to dwell on the
past, It prevents from
movin
on
Live with hope and positivity, keep filling in journal
Inttials - None
To feel happier, stop
looking for faults
Score-10
To accept who l am
now
Wthat will you do
differentl
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Imiat impactwill it have
on you the people
around
ou & FACT
Feel more independent and happier. Continue with Joumal, recognising
positive and negatives at my door
Date 24101124
3 things you take from
toda
lthat will you do
differentl
What impact will it
have on you the
people around you &
FACT
Counsellin
Relaxed
Initials - None
Mindfulness
Score- 10
Calmness
Talk about things more
To try not to overthink as much and tslk more before it all builds up
Date Janua
24
3 things you take fiom
toda
lthat will you do
differentl
What impact will it
have on you the
people around you &
FACT
Counsellin
Positive self-talk
Inrtials None
More sense of control
Score- 10
Courage
Incorporate breathing exercises into my daily routine
A very positive impact. as it will help strengthen my responses to stressful
situations
Date 19104124
3 things you tske from
toda
What will you do
differentl
INhat impact will it
have on you the
people around you &
FACT
e - Counsellin
Initials - LG
The ability to self-
The knowledge l am
reflect
enou
Consider myself and my needs more
Score- 10
Enjoyment in my own
head com
an
l am already noticing a differen￿ from this in that l am able to enjoy my
own company and have lot more self-belief
Date 17104124
3 things you take from
toda
iat will you do
differentl
Imiat impact will it
have on you the
people around you &
FACT
Counsellin
Help with our thinking
Initials - None
Will talk more when I
need to
I will take more time out to chill
Score '. 10
To ask for help when I
need it
To take more time out to myself to have me time with friends and partner
to talk to them when I need to, its ok to cry also
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FACT is a place I can come to and feel wanted and needed. The company I now have around me is
wonderful. Thank you.
I come with my friend as support, it was one of the best things I've done. I have made a lot of friends, and
we always have a good laugh. l also enjoy the different events that they have.
FACT is somewhere I really feel at HOME. We really look forward to Tuesday coffee mornings, to have a
laugh and meet everyone. It helps me to forget my problems. Thankfully l am in remission.
Child case study
Sept 2023
10-year-old female
Resides- Newcastle
T- father was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer" her aunt had previously died 2 months earlier with Breast
Cancer.
T- lives with her Mam, Dad & has an older sister.
T- attended 10 sessions.
T-first came to counselling feeling anxious & ne￿OuS, sad and also not sleeping very well, difficulty getting
to sleep and waking up throughout the night and waking up early in the morning.
She felt confused about her feelings and felt uncomfortabSe at schoo5 and in social situations, just wanting
to be at home but then feeling frustrated.
Counselling therapy using play, arts and creative writing stories we were able to explore and talk about her
fears of her father dying, about him being tired, ill and changing physically.
Working through the helplessness she felt and how she felt about life in general, anxiety about her parents,
school. and social activities.
T- was able to express she felt she needed. and she started to gain confidence feeling less anxious.
Working on sleep hygiene and her own self-care, she was able to speak to her parents about her fears.
T- was able to join a dance class and started to take small steps into social situations with family and then
with friends.
Stsrting to feel more comfortable in the school setting, having a chosen person she could go to if she felt
she was struggling.
The sessions made a huge difference to the client and to her family, we were able to build a good trusting
relationship.
T's- father attends our coffee momings, volunteers at our social fundraising events.
T's- older sibling has also accessed counselling in 2024
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The degree to which the achlevements and performances durlng the year have benefitted wlder
soclety
FACT benefits the wider society through its service users and outreach centres, education, and awareness
programmes, through its shops which offer advice and signposting in the local community and by being
there for anyone who has been affected by can￿r in any way and at any time.
The testimonials that we receive are testament that the Servi￿ users and stakeholders both admire and
appreciate FACT'S work with anyone affected by cancer in any way.
Structure, governance and management of the charity
The methods used to recruit and appoint new trustees
The Directors of the company are also charity Trustees for the purposes of charity law. Under the
requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association..
Trustees are elected by members at the Annual General Meeting.
The Board is comprised of 8 Trustees.
The Board of Trustees may appoint a person who is willing to serve either to fill a vacancy or as an additional
Trustee, provided the election does not cause the number of Trustees to exceed the maximum permitted.
In an effort to maintain a broad skill mix, the Board of Trustees revievrfs its effectiveness regularly and in the
event of particular skills being needed or lost due to retirement, individuals are recruited to offer themselves
for election or for appointment to the Board.
FACT is in the PrO￿sS of increasing the current board on a staggered basis to avoid all board members,
tenns running in parallel. This will in turn enable the longer serving members to step down as appropriate.
which is also on a staggered basis.
Vvhen recruiting new Trustees, we always seek to increase the diversity of the Board.
During 2023124, no Trustees retired from the Board. Trustees serving are listed on page 2.
The policies and procedures for the induction and training of trustees
New trustees undergo an induction to brief them on their legal obligations under charity and company law,
the content of the company's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the committee and decision-making
processes, the up-to-date business plan and re￿nt financial performance of the charity. During their
induction new trustees are encouraged to meet key employees and other trustees. New trustees are also
advised to attend appropriate external training events. where these can facilitate a greater understanding
of their legal responsibilities.
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Charfty's Organlsational Structure
Trustees are directly responsible for the govemance of the charity. Meeting quarterly to address policies,
proCedU￿s, risks and finances, In addition they meet as sub groups to ensure full operational knowledge
and insight. Decisions considered highlmedium risk are considered and taken by the Trustees.
The Trustees have appointed a Chief Executive who has been delegated responsibility for the day to day
running of the charity in accordan￿ with policies and strategies set by the Board. The Chief Executive is
supported by a management team and support staff. The managers have delegated responsibility in
accordance with their roles and area of expertise.
How the charity makes decisions and how decisions are delegated
The management of FACT is delegated to the Management Team comprising of the Chief Executive
(Joanne Smith) and other Management Team members, each with responsibility for specific aspects
of thework the charity undertakes. The Chief Executive, with the support of the ManagementTeam, reports
to the Board, which approves major decisions and has overall responsibility for the charity's activities and
direction.
The Board reviews and approves its Reservation of Powers, Delegation of Powers, Scheme of Delegation,
Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions on a biennial basis to ensure high quality goveman¢e,
the safeguarding of its assets and the good name of the charity.
Sotting pay and remuneration of key managoment personnel
The pay of the charity's Chief Executive and the management team is reviewed annually by the Board of
Trustees. Any uplift normally matches that awarded to all other staff groups although from time to time a
full review of the salary of the Chief Executive and the Management Team will take place. This will be
benchmarked to other charities of similar size and turnover and seek to compare like with like posts.
All trustees give their time freely and no trustee remuneration was paid in the year.
How the subsidiary undertaking(s) are constituted and managed7
The charity has wholly owned subsidiaries..
Fighting All Canors Together Trading Company Limited
FACT Community Limited
The Group is a small group and consolidated financial statements are not required and have not been
prodU￿d.
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The Trustees, bankers and advisors
Bankers
Lloyds Bank Plc, Vvhickham, Tyne & Wear
Solicitors
Sintons LLP, The Cube, Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne
Accountants
Laverick Walton & Co, 83 Kingfisher House, Team Valley, Gateshead
Financial revlew
The charlty's flnancial position at the ond of the year ended 30 June 2024
Financlal reviow of the posltlon at the reporting date, 30 June 2024
The financial position of the charity at 30th June 2024 and comparatives for the prior period, as more fully
detsiled in the accounts, can be summarised as follows.. _
3010612024
3010612023
Net income
389 482
Unrestricted Revenue funds
available for the general purpose
of the charity
Designated Revenue Funds
Designated Fixed Asset Funds
Total Unrestricted Funds
83,577
566,155
499,693
1148 425
56,051
974,848
1030 899
During the yearthis has ￿rtainlY been another very strange period in temis of the financial activity. with our
usual events only just starting back up again, as well as embarking on our capital project of opening our
new centre.
Our heartfelt thanks go out to donors from, Walk the Vvalk,, The National Lottery Community Fund, The
Levelling-up Community Ownership Fund, The National Lottery People's Project, Public Health England,
Primula, The Community Foundation, Hadrian Trust, UK Cash for Kids, Newcastle Building Society,
Northern Gas Ne￿orkS, Screwfix, Sport England, Matrix Foundation, Rothley Trust, Gateshead Warm
Spaces. DWF Foundations, Openwork Foundation, Rust-oleum Paints, Virgin Money and Wates Family
Enterprise Trust.
We also extend our enormous thanks to the generous individuals who are not listed in the report as well
as to all donors who contributed less than £1,000- these gifts are truly vital to our work.
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Policies on reserves
At the reporting date £83,577 was held in general unrestricted reserves. We plan to hold unrestricted
reserves to cover the running costs of the charity for at least six months.
A designated reserve exists which are unrestricted funds which have been earmarked by the trustees for
further development to our centre.
Going concem
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has
adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they
continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
Availability and adequacy of assets of each of th• funds
The board of trustees is satisfied that the charity's assets in each fund are available and adequate to fulfi'l
its obligations in respect of each fund.
Significant events which have affected the flnanclal performance and the flnanclal posltlon
During recent years due to the pandemic FACT had to cancel its well-established calendar of community
fundraising events and activities. Whilst this is the first year of a full program of events fundraising income
increased. We also received one off Capital grants which have been fully used on our build in the year.
Tho major risks to which the Charlty Is èxposad and reviews and systems to mitigate them
The Trustees are satisfied that appropriate policies, protection, systems, and checks remain in order to
mitigate exposure to major risks and to ensure that FACT operates in accordance with ethical and
environmental guidelines and protections.
The principal risks relate to investment performance and operational risks in terms of grant making arising
from system malfunctions or fraudulent applications.
Economic pressures, competition, e-comme￿ and changes in consumer beh8viour, impact negatively on
voluntary income.
Annual budgeting and ongoing management reporting and monitoring of financial performance
The preparation of long-term financial forecasts aligned to FACT'S strategy to 2023124 that target
diversification of income streams and incorporate an ongoing consideration of market and consumer trends.
Incidents and damage reputation andlor negatively impact operations (including cyber security, serious
fraud, major health and safety incidents, safeguarding and intemal process failures).
Proactive detection, monitoring, reporting. investigation of potential adverse events and incidents.
Proactive and reactive media management in place, including ongoing digital and traditional monitoring.
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Dedicated specialist resour￿ is applied in key areas such as health and safety, risk and assurance and
legal that support organisation wide events and operations.
Continuing programme of health and safety improvements and safeguarding training is being delivered to
strengthen our safety management system.
Continuing programme to drive IT improvements and strengthening of infrastructure and cyber securty to
protect FACTS assets.
Continuing programme to strengthen business continuity and disaster recovery plans that help minimise
disruption to operations from unexpected events.
Changes in Government regulatory requirements andlor Charity Sector guidance (e.g. GDPR) negatively
impact on FACT'S strategies and activities.
FACT risk management, legal and fundraising compliance teams monitor public policy and the regulatory
environment on an ongoing basis to ensure potential risks can be proactively managed. This includes a
focus on development in fundraising regulation and the requirements of the General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR).
Active programmes of advocacy, influencing and senior level engagement to ensure our views are shared.
Senior FACT and partner representation at key events and forums to help shape the organisations growth
activities.
strategic priorities and programme initiatives which target diversification of income streams.
FACT is exposed to financial risk and market movements through its cash and investment portfolios, and
via the assets and liabilities of a defined benefit pension scheme.
Expert financial advice informs investment and treasury policies that ensure all portfolio is adequately
diversified and managed.
Attracting, developing, and retaining talented staff in a competitive employment market impacted by the
uncertainties of Brexit combined the relian￿ on significant levels of volunteer support both in fundraising
and retail operations.
Employee and volunteer engagement surveys and Gender Pay Gap reporting if applicable.
An active communication programme using our SharePoint intranet.
Regular benchmarking of compensation and benefits.
Talent management, development and succession planning programmes.
Ongoing proactive employee and volunteer recruitment campaigns.
Delivering effective change management through major prO￿sS improvement programmes in support of
the Strategy to 2024125.
Application of portfolio management processes for effective requirements capture, supplier selection, and
project delivery.
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Operations Board and Executive Group review, monitor and support all key change programmes ensuring
appropriate governance and resourcing priorities are addressed.
Factors likely to affect future financial performance
The most significant financial risk facing FACT is the reliance on potentially volatile income streams such
as grant income, voluntary donations, and legacies. Iillhile FACT continues to be well supported locally,
there is always the possibility that support could fall due to increasing popularity of other charities or because
of local, national or international events. Changes in the economic climate of our region could also impact
on the levels of support we receive each year.
Plans for the Future
Summary of plans for the future and th• trustee's perspective of the future direction of the charity
In the UK in 2024 research tell us that-
One in two people will be directly affected by cancer and everyone will be affected directly or indirectEy.
As our population ages more and more people will be diagnosed wFth cancer.
As treatment improves people will be living longer with the cOnsequen￿S of the disease and treatment.
From the beginning FACT has focussed on supporting everyone affected by cancer in the North East. We
supportthe person diagnosed and their family, friends, and colleagues. We are not hospital based and work
hard to avoid our services feeling clinical. We want our service users to be comfortable and get the help
they need in a friendly comfortable space- many of our service users spend a lot of time in hospital settings.
We are proud to offer flexible, tailored support that is cost effective and delivered to meet individual needs.
And if we don't delivera service, we will work to find someone who does ortry to develop the service needed,
our new dedicated centre will provide us with a base for ensuring the long-term delivery of our services.
This plan sets out how we will deliver our services and help us to ensure that everyone affected by can￿r
in the North East of England has access to the services and support they need. To do this we rety on our
staff, volunteers, colleagues, and supporters. We can't do this without all your support.
FACT will continue to grow its range of services, as well as extending its reach into more North East
communities. As well as growing from its current base, FACT Family Home, Wrekenton. FACT moved into
the centre the end of 2023 following our grand opening on 31st October 2023.
The ￿ntre will not only offer support to people diagnosed with cancer, but also to their families, carers.
friends, and the community. FACT wants to help anyone who feels they have been affected by Can￿r, at
any time, no matter how long ago they were diagnosed, or when they had their treatment. This will also
include helping those who are close to someone who has cancer, or have lost someone close to them,
without the need for clinical referrals. There is currently no other ￿ntre in the region offering this type of
support.
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We want to ensure our Services continue to meet the needs of our community. We take pride in our flexible
service user led services. We will be:
1. Supporting people to manage the impact of a cancer diagnosis on their financial situation on
average a cancer diagnosis results in over £800 a month reduction in a household's income- this
is in a severe cost of living crisis where finan￿S are already stretched. Household costs increase
too- people need warmer homes, transport access for treatment, maybe new clothes, and different
diets.
2. Helping people to prepare for treatment - in October 2023 over 40¥0 of urgent treatment referrals
waited over 2 months for treatment to start {Guardian online 11112024). This exacerbates the stress
on all involved and can result in more advanced disease before treatment starts with, the
subsequent impact on outcomes for people. Coroners in the UK have issued more notices about
cancer diagnosis and treatment delays resulting in people dying.
3. Maximising the effectiveness of reSoUr￿S by working efficiently with colleagues in the NHS, Public
and VCS sector. Ensuring our corporate sponsors are well inft)rmed and enabled to support service
provision well.
4. Ensuring we maintain our beneficiary led Servi￿ profile- our beneficiaries tell us what they need,
and we will continue to listen and ensure we, and our professional colleagues, deliver the seNices
people need. Our track record in engaging with people with lived experien￿ of cancer has enabled
us to develop a unique and diverse service profile and helps us to adapt to any changes in need
quickly and effectively.
5. Continuing to develop our awareness raising and education within our North East community and
across the UK. We address groups and events across the UK, our Founder and CEO is frequently
invited to address groups regionally and nationally. The World Health Organization has said that, in
2016, 47.10/0 of premature deaths are caused by cancer- in the UK this means over 50,000 people
annually. The increasing age of the population, climate change and high levels of UV exposure
means that our awareness raising work is more important than ever.
FACT has proved that people respond to offers of support in gentle, non-clinical environments, and have
evidence of increased attendance on programmes offered by FACT away from clinical and hospital settings.
FACT also works closely with the N HS and medical professionals to deliver support. ensuring compliance
with current guidelines and legislation.
The new centre also provides valuable volunteering, training and employment opportunities for local people
and organisations. Medical staff also refer people duringlpost cancer treatment to volunteer with FACT as
they recognise it to be a safe, secure environment that succeeds in building peoples, self-confidence, self-
esteem, and motivation to enable them to retum to work if they want to and enjoy active social lives.
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Sadly as our year end approached, FACT was the victim of a break in on Thursday 13 June 2024.
They caused damage to parts ofthe building aswell as equipment, resourcesand donations of food, clothing
and toiletries for our Kindness Kits. This was upsetting for the team and beneficiaries, however, everyone
worked hard to clean up and we reopened on Wednesday 19 June.
The perpetrators have been arrested and charged and we want to thank the poli￿, fire service and Advance
Fire & Security for their swift response as this could have been even worse. We are determined to not let
this hold us back and our team of staff, volunteers and supporters are working incredibly hard to get back
on track.
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Detalls of The Independent Examiner
J R Mills
Member of Chartered Certified Accountants
B3 Kingfisher House
Team Valley
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear
NE11 OJQ
ststement of the Directors Trustees, Responsibilities
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms
of the Companies Act 2006, the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities (Accounts and Reports)
Regulations 2008. NO￿lthStanding the explicit requirement in the extant statutory regulations, the
Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, to prepare the financial statements in accordance
with the SORP 2005, in view of the fact that the SORP 2005 has been withdrawn, the Trustees
determined to interpret this responsibility as requiring them to follow current best practice and prepare
the accounts according to the FRS 102 SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting
and Reporting by Charities) 2015, (as amended by the Bulletin issued in October 2018 and applicable
to all accounting periods beginning on or after 1st January 2019), (The SORP),
In particular, the Companies Act2006 and charity law require the Board of Trustees to prepare financial
statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charty as
at the end of the financial year and of the surplus or deficit of the charity. In preparing those financial
statements the Board is required to: _
to prepare the accounts in accordan￿ with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law).,
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.,
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charity will continue in business.,
state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practs'ce have
been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial
statement.
The law requires that the trustees must not approve the accounts unless they are satisfied that they
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the surplus or deficit of the charity
for the year.
The Twstees are also responsible for maintaining adequate accounting records which disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and which are sufficient to show
and explain the charity's transactions and enable them to ensu￿ that the financial statements comply
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with the Companies Act 2006 and comply with regulations made under the Charities ACL They are
also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for
the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The Trustees are also responsible for the contents of the Trustees, Report, and the statutory
responsibilities of the Independent Examiner in relation to the Trustees, Report is limited to examining
the report an ensuring that, on the fa￿ of the report, there are no material inconsistencies with the
figures disclosed in the financial statements.
Method of preparatlon of accounts - Small company provlslons
The financial ststements are set out on pages 50-58.
The financial statements have been prepared implementing the FRS 102 SORP (Statement of
Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting by Charities) 2915, (as amended by the Bulletin
issued in October 2018 and applicable to all accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019), ￿he
SORP), and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stand8rd 102.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the
Companies Act 2006, applicable to companies subject to the small company's regim8.
This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 18 September 2024.
Peter Armstrong
Director and Trustee
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Report of the Independent Examlner to the Trustees of the charftable company on the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2024
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statemènts of the charitable company on pages 50 to 88
for the year ended 30 June 2024 which have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (the Acti and
with the Financial Reporting Stsndard 102, (effective 1st January 2016) as modified by FRS 102 SORP (Statement
of Recommended Practi￿ for Accounting and Reporting by Charities) 2015, las amended by the Bulletin issued in
October 2018 and applicable to all aLzounting periods beginning on or after 1st January 20191, (The SORP),
published by the Charity Commission in England & Wales {CCEW) and under the historical cost convention and
the accountÉng policies set out on page S￿73.
Re5peclive responsibilities of the Trustees and the Independent Examiner and the basis of the rèport
As descnbed on page 4546. you, the charitable company's Trustees, who are also the DI￿¢t0￿ ofthe Company for
the purposes of Company law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordan(E with the
Companies Act 2(￿, the Charities Act 2011 and all other applicable law and with United ￿ngdoM Generally
Accepted Accounting Practi￿, applicable to smaller entities, and for being satisfied that the financial statements
give a true and fair view.
The Trustees consider that the audit requir8ment of Section 144(1) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act} does not
apply. and that there is no requirement in the memorandum and articles of the charity for the conducting of an audit,
and that thé accounts do not require an audit in accordance with Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and that no
member or members have requested an audit pursuant to Section 476 of the Companies Act 2¢J06. As a
consequence, the Trustees have elethd that the financial statements be subject to independent examination.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements are not required to be audited urKler any legal provision, or
othe￿iSe, and are eligible for independent examinalion, it is my résponsibility to'.-
al examine the financial statements of the charity under Section 145 of thé Act.,
b) follow the applicable procedures in the Diréctions given by the Chanty Commission under section 145(Sllb} of
the Act.
Ba818 of Independent Examlnerfs Statement and scopè of work undertaken
sin￿ the charitsble companvs gross income exceeded £250,000. the charitable companvs examiner must be a
member of a body listed in section 145 of the Act_ I confim that l am qualified to undertake the examination
bècause l am an authorised member ot Accountants and Business Advisors, which is one of the listed bodies.
report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under s145 of the Act. In
(zrrying out my examination. I have followed all the applicable Directions given by Ihe Charity Commission under
section 145(5)(b} of the Act setting out the duties of an independent examiner in relab.on to the conducting of an
independent examination. An independent examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the
charitable company and ot the accounkn.ng systems employed by the charitable cx)mpany and a companson of the
)Inancial statements presented with those records. It also inciudes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures
in the financial ststements, and seeking explanations from you, as Trustees. conceming such matlers. The pU￿oSe
of the examination is to establish as far as possible that there have been no breaches of charity legislation and tha(
on a test basis of eviden￿ relevant to the amounts and disciosures made, the financial statements comply with the
SORP.
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The procedures undertaken do not proMd8 all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and infomation
Supplied by the Trustees in thè course of the examination is not subjected to audit tests or enquiriés and does not
cover all the matters that an auditor would consider in artiving at an opinion. The planning and conduct of an audit
g￿$ beyond the limited assurance that an independent examination can provide
Consequently. I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the financial statements. and in particular, I
express no opinion as to whether the financial ststements give a true and fair view of the affairs of the charity, and
my feport is limited to the matters set out in the statement below.
I planned and perfomied my examination so as to satisfy myself that the objectives of the independent examination
are achieved and befo￿ finalising the reporl l obtained written aSsUran￿S from the Trustees of all material matters.
Independent Examinerfs Statsment, Report and Opinion
Subject to the limitations upon the scopé of my work as detailed above, I have completed my examination.. and can
confirm that'.-
The accounts of this charilable company are not required to bè audit8d under Part 18 of thè Companies Act 2006;
The gross income of th8 charitable company in the year ended 30 June 2024 appears to èxc8èd the sum specified
in Section 145{3) of the Act, namely £250000, and that l am qualified to act as Independent Examin8r in
accordan￿ with that section by virtue of my being a qualified member of Accountants and Business Advisors.,
This is a report in respect of an examination carried out under 145 of the Act and in accordance with Directions
given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5){b) of the Act which may be applicable..
and that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to
believe that in any material respect'.-
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by Section 386 of the Compantes Act
2006 and Sethon 130 of The Charities Act 2011.,
the financial statements do not accord with those records.. or
the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements con￿rnIng the form and content of
accounts set out in sèction 396 of the Companies Act 20(￿ other than any requirement that th8 accounts give a
'true and fairf view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination,.
have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles set out in the FRS 102 SORP
(Statsment of Recomm8nded Practice for Accounting and Reporting by Charities) 2015, las amended by the
Bulletin issued in October 2018 and applicable to all accounting periods béginning on or after 1st January 2019),
(The SORP).
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I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
slun￿..
J R Mills - Independent Examiner
Atxountsnts and Business Advisors
B3 lQngfish8r Hous8
Team Valley
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear
NE11 OJQ
This teport was signed on 18 September 2024
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Fighting All Cancers Together - Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30
June 2024
Statement of Financial Activities (including th• Incom• and Exp•nditur• Account for the
year ended 30 June 2024. as required by the Companies Act 2006)
SORP
Ref
Current year
Unrestricted
Funds
Current year
R8Strlcted
Funds
Current year
Totsl Funds
Pfioryear
Totsl Fun(Is
2024
2024
2024
2023
Income & Endowments from:
Donation$ & Legacies
Charitable activitte$
Other trading a¢tiviti&s
Investments
A1
A2
A3
157,035
23,474
15,564
20,670
508,796
665,831
23,474
15,564
20,670
330,027
5,095
3.393
3,107
Totsl income
216.743
508,796
725,539
341,622
Expendlture on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
B1
B2
22.570
76.647
22.570
313,487
6,232
255.154
236,840
Total expenditure
99.217
236.840
336.057
261,386
Net Income for the year
117,526
271,956
389,482
80,236
Not inc(¥me after tran51grs
A4
117.526
271.956
389,482
80.236
Net movement in funds
117.526
271.956
389A82
80.236
Re¢on¢iliation of funds:.
Total funds brought forward
1.030,899
1,030,899
950.663
ToLIl funds carried forward
1,148.425
271.956
1.420,381
1,030,899
The 'SORP Ref indicated above is the classification of income set out in the formal SORP docurnents. As required by
paragraph 4.60 of the SORP, the brought fO￿ard and carfied forward funds above have been agfeed to the Balance
Sheet
A Statement of Tolal Recognised Gains and Losses is included a$ a PTimary ststement in these accounts.
All activities derive from Continuing operations
The notss attached on pages 59-73 to 88 fom an integral part of these accounts.

Acr
Fighting All Cancers Togeth8r- Statement of Financial Activitjos for tha yaar anded 30
June 2024
Fighting All Cancers Together- Analysis of prior year total funds, as required by paragraph
4.2 of the SORP
Prloryear
Prior Year
PritrY•ar
Totsl Funds
SORP
Unrèstricted
Funds
2023
Restrlcted
Funds
2023
2023
Income & Endo¥¥ments from:
Donations & Legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
Other
A1
155,738
5,095
3,393
3,107
174,287
330.027
5.095
3.393
3,107
A4
Total incom&
167.333
174,287
341,622
Expenditurfy on".
Raising funds
81
Charitable activities
B2
Other
B3
Tax on suiplus on ordinary adivit B3
Other tsxation
B3
6,232
80,879
6,232
255.154
174,287
Totsl expgndlture
87.111
174,287
261,386
Net gains on investments
B4
Net Income fr>r the year
80,222
80.236
Transfvrs between funds
Net tncom8 after transfers
80,222
80,236
Nat movement In funds
80.222
80,236
Reconciliation of fundy:.
Tolal funds brought forward
950,663
950,663
Total fun(ts carried forward
1.030,885
1,030.899
All actlvities derfve from contlnuing oporations
The notss attached on pages 59-73 to 88 fomi an Intsgral part of the$e accounts.

4ACT
Fighting All Cancers Together- Ststement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30
June 2024
Statement of Totsl Recognised Gains and Losses for the year ended 30 June 2024
2024
2023
Surplus for the year :.
Net excess of income over expenditure from operations before tax
Realised gains on disposats of social investments which are prografflrne related
117.526
80,238
Inwne from operations before tax In the Ststement of Flnancial ActiviTtes
117.526
80,238
Addlldeduct) non Income and expendhure ftems.".
Grants for the acquisition of fixed assets
Net Movement in funds before taxation
271,956
389,482
80.238
Funds generated In the ygar as Shown on Statement of Financial Activities
389.482
80.238
Tho note$ attached on pages 59-73 to 88 forni an Integral part of these accounts.
Fighting All Cancers Together - Resources applied In thè year ended 30 June 2024 towards
fixed assets for Charity use:_
2024
2023
Funds generatod in the year as detsiled in the SOFA
Resour￿5 applied on functional fixe(l assets
Other applications of funds
389,482
(536,7271
80.236
{217,896)
Net resources available to fund charitable activities
(147,245
137.660
The rèsources applied on fixed assets for charity use represents the ¢ost of additions less prO￿edS of any
disposals.
The notes attached on pages 59-73 to 88 forni an integral part of these accounts.

Acr
Fighting All Cancers Together- Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30
June 2024
Movements in revenue and capital funds for the year ended 30 June 2024
Revenue accumulated funds
Totsl
Funds
2024
Last
Total FurKIs
2023
Fund$
2024
Funds
2024
A￿uMUlated funds brought fomard
1,030.899
1,030,899
950,663
Recognised gains and losses before
transfers
117,526
271,956
389,482
80,236
1.148.425
271.956
1,420,381
1,030.899
(From)￿0 unrestricted revenLte funds
1498,6931
1271,9561
1770.649)
Closing rgvenue funds
649.732
649,732
1.030.899
Designated revonue funds included within the unrestricted funds above
Total
FunL19
2024
Last year
Totsl Funds
2023
At l July
Transfer Ito)Ifrom ￿venUe accumulated funds
974.848
{408.6931
746,732
228,116
At 30 June
566,155
974,848
The purposes for which these funds have been designated are described in Note 23 to the accounts.
Fixed asset funds
Deslgnated
Funds
2024
Restrlcted
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2024
Lastyoar
Total Funds
20rJ
At 1 July
Transfer Ilo}Ifrom revenue fvnds
498,693
271,956
770.649
At 30 June
498,693
271.956
770.649
The purposes of the transfers lo fixed asset funds are described in Note 23 to the a¢coLtnls and under the 8ceounting
policy'Ac¢ounting for capital grants and T￿ed asset funds,.
Summary of funds
Unrestrl¢t•d
and
DesÈgllated funds
2024
R•strictsd
Fund#
Last Yèar
Total Fund8
Fund8
2024
2024
2023
Revenue accumulated funds
Revenue designated fijnds
Fixed asset funds
83,577
566.155
498,693
83,577
$66.155
770.649
56.051
974.848
271,956
Total funds
1.148,426
271.956
1,420.381
1.030,899
The notss attached on pages 59-73 to 88 forni an Integral part of these accounls.

Acr
Fighting All Cancers Togathar - Statemant of Financial Activities for the year ended 30
June 2024
Flghtlng All Cancers Together
Income and Expendlture Account for the year ended 30 June 2024 as required by the
Companies Act 2006
2024
2023
Income
Income from operations
Refunds from HMRC on gift aided donatigns
328.407
104,506
247,491
91,024
Investsnent income
Intefest receivable
20,670
3.107
Gross income In tho year before exceptlonal it•ms
453.583
341,622
Gross Income in the year including exceptlonal Items
453,583
341.622
Expenditure
Charitable expenditu￿, oxcluding depreciation and amortisalion
Depreciation and amortisation
Fundraising costs
Govemancfj costs
Realised losses on disposals of soclal investments which are programme ￿lated
309,209
250,997
165
6.232
3.990
22,570
4,210
Total expenditure In tho year
336.057
261.384
Net incorng b9fore tax In the financial ygar
117.526
80.238
Tax on surplus on ordinary activities
Net incomo after tax In the financial yoar
117,526
80,238
Retained surplus for the financial year
117.526
80.238
All activities derive from continuing operations
In accordance wrth the provisions of the Companies Act 2006, the headings and subheadings used in the Income and
Expenditure account have been adapted to fefi*ct the spècial nature of the charit￿$ activities.
The notss attached on pages 59.73 to 88 forni an Intsgral part of these a¢¢ounts.

Fighting All Cancers Together - Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2024
SORP
Note Ref
2024
2023
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Inv6stm8nts held as fixed assets
12 A2
778.071
241,412
13 A4
Total fixed assets
778,073
241,414
Current assots
Debtors
Investments held as current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
14 B2
30,852
535,000
161.329
60.857
517.000
349,973
15 B3
Total current assets
727,181
927,830
Creditor8: amounts falling due within
one year
16 C1
(84,872)
(138,346)
Net current assets
642,309
789,484
The total net assets of the charity
1,420,382
1,030,898
Tho total net assets of the charity are funded by the funds of the charlty. as follows:_
Restrlcted funds
Restricted Fixed Asset Funds
20 D2
271,956
271,956
Unrestrfcted Funds
Unrestricted Revenue Funds
20 D3
83,577
56,051
83,577
56,051
Designated Funds
Designated Revenue Funds
Designated Fixed Asset Funds
20 D3
20 D3
566,155
498.693
974.848
1,CE4,848
1,420,381
974,848
1,030,899
Total charity funds
The'SORP Ref indicated above is the dassification of Balance Sheet items as set out in the formal SORP
documents. As required by paragraph 4.60 of the SORP, the brought forward and carried forward funds above
have been agreed to the SOFA..
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The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit
under section 477 of Ihe Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audtt in accordance with section 476 of the Act.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006
with respecl to accounting ￿CordS and the preparation of accounts.
The charity is subject to Independent Examination under charity legislation, and the report of the Independent
Examiner is on page 49.
The financial ststem8nts have been prepared in a￿rdance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act
2006. applicable to companies Subject to the small companies regime.
P Arnistrong
Trustee
Approved by the board of trustees on 18 September 2024
The note8 attached on pages 59-73 to 88 fom? an Integral part of these accounts.
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Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 30 June 2024
2024
2023
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash provided by operating acb'vities as shown LEIOW
327,411
77,294
Cash flows fmm investing actlvltles
Interest received
20,670
3,107
Purchase of propety, plant and equipment
1536,727)
(217.896)
Net cash provided by investing activities
(516.0571
1214,789)
Cash flows fmm flnanclng activities
Net cash provÈded by flnancing activitios
Overall cash provlded by all activities
A+B+C
(188,646}
{137.495)
Cash movements
Change in cash and cash equivalents from activities in the
year ended 30 June 2024
{188,646)
{137,495)
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 July 2023
349,974
Change in cash and cash equivalents due to exchange rate movements
Cash at bank and in hand less overdrafts at 30 June
161,328
1137,495)
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Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 30 June 2024
Fighting All Cancers Together
Cash Flow Ststement for the year ended 30 June 2024 - Continued
Reconclllatlon of net income to net ￿8h flow from operating activities
Net income as shown in the Statement of Financial A(Xivities
389,482
80,236
Adjustments for :_
Depreciation charges
Write downs of investments
Net unrealised losses on investment assets
Dividends, interest and rents from investments
Decrease in currènt asset invèstménts
Decrease in debtors
Increase in creditors, exduding loans
68
165
120,6701
118,0001
30,005
153,474)
(3.1071
Net cash provided by operating activities
327,411
77,294
Analysls of cash and cash equivalents
2024
2023
Cash in hand at for the year ended 30 June 2024
Notic8 deposits - (less than 3 months)
150,924
10,405
148,625
201.349
Total cash and cash equivalents
161,329
349,974
Fighting All Cancers Together
Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 30 June 2024 - Continued
Analysis of change in net debt
Atstart
Cash
Flows and
At end
of year
of year
Cash
Cash Equivalents
349,973
201,349
1188,6441
(1￿.943)
1379,58n
10,323
161,329
10,406
(379,587)
10,323
Unrestricted deferred income
Total
551,322
369,264)
(369,2641
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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2024
1 Accounting pollcles
Policies relating to the pmduction of the accounts.
Basis of preparation and accounting convention
The accounts have been prepared on the accruals basis. under the historical cost convention, and in accordance Vdith the
Financial Reporting Standard 102, {effective 1st January 2016) and 'FRS 102 SORP {Statemenl of Recommended
Practi￿ for Accounting and Reporting by Charities) 2015, {as amended by the Bulletin issued in October 2018 and
applicable to all accounting periods beginniTrJ on or after 1st January 20191, (The SORPI, published by the Charity
Commission in England & Wales ICCEWI , effective January 2016, and in a¢¢ordance with all applicable law in the
charity's jurisdiction of regislralion, except that the charity has p￿pared the finanual statements in accordance with Ihe
FRS 102 SORP Islatemenl of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting by Charities) 2015,1a$ amend8d by
the Bulletin issued in October 2018 and applicable to all accounting periods beginning on or after 1 $1 January 2019), {The
SORP), in preference to the previous SORP, Ihe SORP 2005, which has been withdrawn, notwithstanding the fact thal the
extant statutory regulations, the Charities IAc¢ounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 refer explicitly to the SORP 2005. This
has been done to accord with current best practice.
Going Concorn
The charitable activities are entirely dependent on continuing grant aid and voluntary donations as well as trading
revenues. As a consequence. the going concem basis is dependent on the future flow of these uncertain funding streams.
Accordingly. the Trustees have obtained forecasts and. after reviewing the financial forecasts for future periods to 31
December 2024, the Trustees are satisfied that, at the time of approving the financial statements, it is appropriate to
adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statsments. Other than these matters. the Trustees are not
aware of any material un(*rtainites about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Rlsks and future assumptlons
The charity is a public benefit enlily.
Policies relating to categories of Income and Income recogniti.on.
Nature of incomo
Gross income represents the value, net of value added tax and discounts, of goods provided to custom6rs and wo
carried out in respect of servi￿$ provided to customers.
Categorles of Income
Income is calegorised as income from exchange transactions (contrad income) and income from non-exchange
transactions Igiftsl, investment income and other income.
Income from exchange tran$o¢tlons is ￿ceiVed by the charity for goods or Se￿ICe8 supplied under contract or where
entitlement is subje¢t lo fulfilling performance related conditions. The income the charity receives is approximately equal in
value to the goods or seNi¢e$ supplied by the charity to the purchaser.
In¢ome from a non4xchange transaction is where Ihe charity receives value from the donor without providing equal
value in exchange, and includes donations of money, goods and services freely given without giving equal value in
exchange.
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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2024
Income recognition
Income, whether from exchange or non exchange transactions, is re¢ognised in the statement of financial activities {SOFA)
on a receivable basis, when a transaction or other event results in an increase in the charity's assets or a reduotion in its
liabilities and only when the charity has legal entitlement, the income is probable and Can be measured reliably.
Dividends are accrued when the shareholderfs right to receive payment is established.
Income subject to terns and conditions which must be met before the charity is entitled to the resources is not recognised
until the conditions have been met.
All income is accounted for gross, before deducting any related fees or costs.
A¢¢ounllng for deferred income and income re¢elved In advance
Where terms and conditions relating to income have not been met or un￿rtaintY exists as to whether the charity can meet
any tems or conditions otherwise wilhin its control, income is not recognised but is deferred as a liability until it is probable
that the terms or conditions imposed can be mel.
Any grant that is subject to performance-related conditions received in advance of delivering the goods and services
required by that condition, or is subject to unmet conditions wholly outside the control of the recipient charity. is accounted
for as a liability and shown on the balance sheet as deferred income. Deferred income is released to income in the
reporting period in which the perfomian￿-re1aled or other conditions that limit recognition are met_
When income from a grdnt or donation has not been recognised due to the ¢ondition5 applying to the gift not being wholly
within the control of the recipient charity, it is disclosed as a contingent asset if receipt of the grant or donation is probable
On￿ those conditsons are met,
Where time related Conditions are irnposed or implied by a funder, then the income is apportioned to the time periods
cOn￿rned,and, where applicable, is accounted for as a liabilty and shown on the balance sheet as deferred income.
When grants are reoived in advan￿ of the expenditure on the activity fvnded by them, but the￿ are no spe¢ifi¢ time
relaled ￿nditions, then the income is not deferred.
Any condition that allows for the recovery by the donor of any unexpended part of a grant does not p￿vent recognition of
the income ¢>)ncerned, but a liability lo any repayment is recognised when repayment becomes probable.
Income from legacies
Income from légacies is recognised when the charity has sufficient eviden￿ that a gift has been left to them, that where
required, probate has been granted, the executor is satisfied that the property in question will not be required to satisfy
claims in the estate, that it is probable that the amount will be re￿iVed by the charity, and the amount to be re￿iVed can
be eslimated with sufficient accuracy, and that any conditions attached to the legacy are either within the control of Ihe
charity or have been met.
Where a payment is received from an estate or is notified as receivable by the executors after the reporting date and
before the accounts are authorised for issue but it is clear that the paymenl had been agreed by the executors prior to the
end of the reporting period, then the amount concerned is treated as an adjusting event and accrued as income in the
accounting period if receipt is probable.
Where the charity has established entitlement to a legacy but there is uncertainly as to the amount of the payment, details
of the legacy aredisclosed as a contingent asset until the ￿rteria for income recognition are met. Where a legacy is Subject
to the interest of a life tenant, the legacy is not recognised as income until the death of the life tenant.
If it is doubrful that full settlement of a legacy debtor will be received, then an adjustment is made to reduce the amount of
the legacy debtor and legacy income rather than charging the adjustment as expenditure in the Statement of Financial
Activities
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Notss to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2024
Donatsd goods, fa¢llltles and s•rvico8
Donated flxed assets are recognised at the current fair value. All $uth donations are recognised as donation income, and
debited to fixed assets.
Donated goods that are not fixed assets are accounted for at a fair value, unless it is impractical to reliably measure the
value of the donated items.
In the absence of any direct evidence of fair value of donated goods, then a value is derived from the cost of the item to the
donor or, in the case of goods that are expected to be sold, the estimated resale value after deducting any anticipated
costs of sales.
If it is impracticable to measure the fair value of goods donated for resale. or the costs of valuation outsveigh the benefits,
the donated gijods are recognised as income when sold. with an equivalent amount being recognised as an expense.
The costs of goods donated for distribution to beneficiaries is deemed to be the fair value of those goods upon receipl.
When the goods are distributed freely or for a nominal consideration, then the carrying amount is adjusled at the time of
sale. to the value at the point of distribution and the adjustment is shown as a cost of donations made.
The carrying amount of any stock held for distribution is assessed for impairment at the reporting date. All donated goods
are recognised as donation incomé, and debitéd to trading stock.when trading stock is subsequently sold, or appropriated
to meet an expense, then the carying value of the stock is recognised as an expense. In accordance with the SORP,
goods donated for distribution to beneficiaries, or for consumption by the charity are included in 18gacies and donations,.
Goods donated for resale are included in Income from other trading activities,
The cost of any stock of goods donated for distribution to beneficiaries is deemed to be the fair value of those gifts at the
time of their ￿￿1P1. If the goods held are to be distributed freely or for a nominal consideration, then the carrying amount
is subsequently adjusted to reflect the lower of deemed cost adjusted for any loss of service potential and repla￿ment
st. Replacement cost is the economic cost incurred if the charity was to replace the service potential of the donated
goods at its own expense in the most economic manner.
Donated seNices and facilities (including seconded staff and use of property) are included in the accounts on the basis
of the value of the gift to the charity.
All donated services and facilities are recognised as donation income when received,IprDvided the value of the gift can be
measured reliably} and recognised as an expense with an equivalent value.
Membership subscriptions
The income and any associated Gift Aid or other tax refund from a membership subscription received by the Charity in the
nature of a gift, is accounted for on the same ba$1$ as a donation.
The income from a membership subscription received by the charity where the subscription purcha8e9 the right to Se￿IceS
or benefits is recognised as income from charitable activities.
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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2024
Policies relating to expenditure on goods and seNices pmvided to the charity.
Recognltlon of liabllltles and expendlture
A liability, and the related expenditure, is reGognised when a legal or constructive obligation exists as a ￿Ult of a pasl
evenl. and when rt is more likely than not that a transfer of economic benefits will be reqUI￿d in settlement. and when the
amount of the obligation can be measured or reliably estimated..
Liabilities arising from future funding commitments and constructive obligations. including Performan￿ related grants,
where the timing or the amount of the futu￿ expenditure required to settle the obligation are ￿n￿rtaIn, give rise to a
provision in the accounts, vthich is reVie￿Ed at the accounb.ng year end. The provision is increa￿1 to reflecl any increases
in liabilities, and is decreased by the utilisation of any provision within the period. and reversed if any provision is no longer
required. These movements are charged or credited to the reSI￿￿1Ve funds and activities to which the provision relates.
Allocating costs to actlvitie5
Direct Costs that are specifirAlly ￿lated to an activity are allo¢aled to that adivity. Shared dired costs and support costs
are apportioned tetween activities.
The ba$1$ for apportionment, which is consistently applied, and proportionate to the ¢ir¢um8tances, is :_
Staffing - on the basis of time spent in connection with any particular activity.
Stsfflng - on a per capits basis, based on the number of of people employed within any partiular activity.
Premises r•latsd ¢osts- on the proportion of floor area occupied by a particular activity.
Non spe¢ifi¢ Support costs on the basis of the usage of resource$, in terms of time tsken, capacity
used, request made or other measures
Estimatlon te¢hnlques used in apportioning costs- give details
Voluntsers
In accordance with the SORP, and in recognition of the difficulties in placing a monetary value on the contribution from
volunteers, the contribution of volunteers is not included within the income of the charity.
However. the trustees value the significant contribution made to the activities of the charity by unpaid volunteers and this is
described MO￿ fully in Note6.
Policies relating to assets. liabilities and provisions and other matters.
Fixed Asset Investments
Fixed asset investments in quoted shares. traded bonds. investment properties and similar investments are shown initially
at cost upon acquisition and at their market value at the balance sheet date al the end of the financial period. Inve$knent
properties are not depreciated.
Fixed asset invesbnents in unlisted equities are shown al the balance sheet date at the best estimate of their market value.
Whe￿ practicable. Where valuation techniques are considered unreliable or where. in the opinion of the Iruslees, the costs
outsveigh the benefits to the users of the a¢￿￿nts, the investment is included at cosl, and a review is undertaken at each
year end as lo whether the asset should be written down.
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures
Figming All can￿rS Together Trading Company Limited
FACT Community Limited
All gains on fixed asset investments, vthether ￿alised or unreali$ed, are included in row B4 of the Statement of Financial
Activities.
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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2024
Tangible flxed assets
Tangible fixed assets are measured at their original cost value, or subsequent revaluation, or if donated, as desrJibed
above. Cost value includes all costs expended in bringing the asset into its intsnded working condition.
Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the as58ts to their anticipated residual value over
their estimated useful lives.
Freehold premises
Plant and machinery
straighl line
33.33 % straight line
A regular annual review of the likelihood of asset impaimient is undertaken.
No depreciation is provided on freehold property and improvements because it is the practi￿ to maintain the property in a
continual stsle of sound repair. Accordingly, the life is so long and the residual value so high that the Trustees consider
that depreciation calculated in accordance with accepted accounting slandards would be immaterial.
Accounting for capital grants and fixed asset funds.
Gifts of tangible fixed assets or grants of a capital nature, given for the purposes of acquiring speafic assets to be fully
utslised in the furtherance of the objects of the charity, are credited to fixed asset fvnds after the donated asset has been
received or sums have been properly expended on the restricted purpose.
Where the terms of the gift require the charity to hokl the asset on an ongoing basis for a speafic purpose, then the fixed
asset fund so created is categorised as a restricted fixed asset fund, and the relevant reslriclions are noted in the fixed
asset note 12.
Where the temis of the gift are met On￿ the asset is acquired, so allowing the charity to use the asset on an unrestricted
basis, including the right to reoive the proceeds of any future sale of the asset on an unffstri¢ted basis. then the fixed
asset fund so ¢reated is categorised as a designated fixed asset fund.
When assets are acquired for the furtherance of the charity's objects, utilising the Charity's own unrestricted funds.
transfer is made from unrestricted funds to a designated fixed asset fund.
Whether acquired with unrestricted or re$tri¢ted funds, the asset acquired 1$ initially shown in the balan￿ sheet at the full
cost of acquisition or subsequent revaluation.
As the related assets are depreciated. in accordance with the depreciation policy.in order to reflect the dimunition in the
a$set,a transfer is made from the relevant fixed asset fvnds to either unrestricted or restricted revenue funds, as
appropriate to the terms of the original gift, if any.
The effect of this policy is that the aggregate of all f￿ed asset funds shall equate to the net book value of fixed assets.
In the first year that thi5 policy wa5 adopled. a transfer to fixed asset funds was made equivalent to the net book value of
Any residual liability to the donor arising from. for example, the asseys future sale, is disclosed as a contingent liabiltty
unless the event that would trigger repayment of the grant becomes probable in which case a liability for repayment IS
recognised.
Insofar as this policy relales lo Government grants and to the exlent that f( may be a departure from the FRS 102 SORP
(statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting by Charities) 2015, las amended by the Bulletin
issued in October 2018 and applicable to all accountin9 periods beginning on or after 1st January 2019), (The SORP).
such departure 15 justified on the basis that it is in order to comply with the SORP.
Debtors
Debtors are measured al their recoverable amounts al the balan￿ sheet date.
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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2024
Creditors and provisions
Creditors are recognised on the accruals basis in accordance with nomial acGounting policies.
Finan¢lal instruments includlng cash and bank balances
Cash held by the charity is included at the amount actually held and counted at the year end. Bank balan￿s, whether in
credit or overdrawn, are shown at the amounts propedy recon¢iled to the bank statements.
Pensions - defined contribution schemes
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions a￿ charged to the profft and loss a¢￿Unt as
they become payable in accordance with the rul&s of the scheme.
Fund Accountlng
Unrestricted funds are available for use al the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the
charity.
Designated fvnds are unrestricted funds eamiat1(ed by the Tnjstees for particular purposes.
Restricted fund5 are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the temis of an appeal
or as implied by law.
There are no endowment funds.
2 Liability to taxatlon
The Trustees consider that the charity satisfies the tesls set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 for
UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the Charity is potenlially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital
gains received within categories covered by chapter 3 part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the
Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains a￿ applied exclusively on the specific
charitable objects of the Charity and lor no other purpose. Value Added Tax is not recoverable by the charity, and 1$
therefore induded in the relevant costs in the Statement of Financtal Activities.
3 Winding up or dissolution of the charity
If upon winding up or dissollrtion of the charity there remain any assets. after the satisfaction of all debts and liabilities, the
assets represented by the accumulated fuThl shall be transferred to some other charitable body or bodies having similar
objects to the charity.
4 Slgnlflcance of financial instruments to the charlty's position
There are no significant implications of such m8tterB.
5 Net surplus before tax In the financial year
2024
2023
The net Surplus before tsx in the financial year is stated after charging'.-
Depreciation of owned fixed assets
Pension Costs
68
4,647
165
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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2024
6 The contribution of volunteers
The charity depends on the support of its volunteèrs, which is much appreciated. The charity had 866 Volunteers who
donated 9,883 hours helping with additional seryices offered. The arrangements vAth volunteers are difficult to value
precisely in monetary terms and have not b*n recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities. The volunteers and the
chaiTty accept and agree that no contract of employment is created by these arrangements.
7 Stsff costs and emoluments
Salary costs
2024
2023
Gross Salaries excluding trustees and key mana9ement personnel
Employerfs National Insurance for all staff
Employerfs operating Costs of defined
contribution pension schemes
144,395
6,652
120.515
4,686
4,647
2,042
Totsl salaries. wages and related ¢0sts
155,694
127,243
The average number of part time staff employed in the year was
The average number of full time staff employed in the year was
The ests"mated full time equivalent number of all staff employed in the year was
The estlmated equfvalent numbor of full t1ft￿ staff deployed In diffgrgnt acdvltles In the year was...
Engaged on charitable activities
Engaged on management and administration
The estimated fiill time wulvalent number of all staff employed as above
Neither the trustees nor any persons connected with them have re￿iVed any remuneration from the charity or any related
entity. either in the cuffent or prior year.
No employees re￿]Ved emoluments (excluding pension costs) in excess of £60.000 per annum.
Chief Execajtive Officerl Highest paid employee
The remuneration in the year year was
Pension contributions paid by the employer
37,470
4,201
35,394
1,029
Total remuneration package included in
totalsalaries al)ove
41,671
36823
8 Defined contribution pension schemes
Any liabilites and assets associated wrth the scheme are shown under debtors and creditors.
9 Remuneratlon and payments to Trustees and persons connected wfth them
No trustees or persons connected with them received any remunération from the charity, or any related enlity.
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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2024
10 Deferred Income - Unrestrlcted and Deslgnated funds
Current Year
Op•nlng
Deferrals
R•t•ased
R•¢•lY•d
Deferr
Irom prlor
year8
les$ r•l•ased at year ond
In yèar
Sundry items under £1000
2023 Annual Ball
Great North Run
Rentsl Income
1,142
9,376
(1,1421
(9,3761
{1,068}
(2,250}
723
723
1,790
1.000
1,790
1,000
2.250
Total
13.836
{13.836)
3,513
3.513
2024
2023
These deferrals are included in creditors
3,513
13,836
Prlor Year
Opgning
D•ferral8
Rèlèased
frtyn prlor
years
Rocelvod
108s ra1￿$￿d
D•f•rr•d
at y•ar ond
in yèar
Sundry items under £1000
2023 Annual Ball
Great North Run
Rental Income
1,600
(1,600)
1,142
9,376
1,068
2,250
1,142
9,376
1.068
2.250
Totsl
1,600
{1.6001
13,836
13,836
2023
These deferrals are Included in creditors
13,836
The deferrals induded in creditors relate to funding specified by the funders as relating to specific periods and represenl
those parts of unrestricted funds which relate to periods subsequent to the accounting year end and 8re treated as grants
in advance, or, alternatively, where there are conditions which must be fulfilled prior lo entitlement or use of Ihe
unrestricted fvnds by the charity
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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2024
11 Deferred income - Restrlcted funds
Current Year
Opening
Defvrrals
Rol¢ased
Re¢•iv•d
ferred
from prior
Iw r•loas•d
at year ond
In year
Newcastle Building Society
Walk the Walk
The Community Foundation (Northem Gas Nelworksl
Gateshead Council - Warm Spa￿s
Wates Family Grant
Sports England
The Community Foundation - lQndness Kits
DFW Foundation
Rotherfy Trust
2.475
99,564
9.956
500
(2,475)
{99,564)
(9,956}
(500)
54,410
54.410
266
2.078
4,883
844
800
2,078
4,883
800
Total
112,495
1112.4951
63,281
63,281
2024
2023
These deferra18 are Included In credltors
63.281
112,495
Prior Year
Openlng
Delerrals
Reloas•d
from prlor
ygars
Re¢•lv•d
less r•loasod
Delorr
at yoar ond
In y￿1
National Lottery
Can￿r & Covid
Durham Community Foundation
Akzo Nobel
Ringtons
Hadrian Trust
The Joicy Trust
Newcastle Building Society
Rotherly Trust
Walk the Walk
The Community Foundation (Northem Gas Ne￿0￿$)
Gateshead Council - Wam Spaces
60,699
6,361
3.234
1,768
1,131
160.699)
{6,3611
13,2341
(1,7681
(1,131)
{8841
(3,4001
(2,945)
11,000)
3.400
2,945
1,000
2,475
2,475
99,564
9,956
500
99,564
9.956
5C#J
Total
81.422
181,422}
112,495
112.495
2023
Theso deferrals are included In ¢redltors
112,495
The deferrals included in credilors relate to funding Specified by the funders as relating to specific periods and rèpresent
those parts of restricted funds which relate to periods subsequent to the accounting year end and a￿ treated as grants in
advance, or, alternatively ,where there are conditions which must be fulfilled prior lo entitlement or use of the restricted
funds by the charity
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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2024
12 Tanglble fixed assets
Plant &
Machlnery
Motor
Vehl¢le$
Current Year
Land and
Bulldings
Total
Cost
Al 1 July 2023
Additions
281,495
529,342
19,886
7,385
301,381
536,727
At 30 June 2024
810,837
27,271
838.108
Deprnclatlon
At 1 July 2023
Charge for the year
40,188
19,781
59,969
68
At 30 June 2024
40,188
19,849
60,037
Net book value
At 30 June 2024
TIO,649
7,422
778,071
At 30 June 2023
241,307
105
241,412
Prior Year
Land and
Bulldlngs
Plant &
Machinery
Motor
Vehlcles
Total
Cost
01 July 2022
Additions
63,599
217,896
19,886
83,485
217.896
01 July 2023
281,496
19,886
301,381
Depreclatlon
01 July 2022
Charge for the year
40.188
19,616
165
59,804
165
01 July 2023
40,188
19,781
59.969
Not book value
01 July 2023
241,307
105
241A12
01 July 2022
23.411
270
23,681
A significant element of the fixed assets were acquired with the aid of grants and there are restrictions upon the manner in
which the a$sels ¢8n be dealt with imposed by Ihe granl making authorities.
All assets are used for direct charitable purposes.
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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2024
13 Investments held as fixed assets
Investments
In
subsldlarles
Listsd
Oth•r Cl85
Invostments of Invo$tm•nt
Total
Carrying values of investments
At 1 July 2023
At 30 June 2024
Analysis between fair value and hlstorlcal cost
Investments as above held at fair value
Analysis of Other Classes of Investment
Included at
hl$torl¢al ¢o$L In¢ludod at
less Writè
fair value
down
Totsl
14 Dobtors
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Amounts owed by group undertakings and undertakings in which the charity has a
participating interest
Prepayments and accrued income
10,912
21,964
12.239
7,701
24,659
14,234
30,862
60,857
15 Investments held as current assets at market value at 30 June 2024
2024
2023
Cash on deposit- more than 3 months notic8
535,000
517,1)00
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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2024
16 Credltors: amounts falling due wlthin one year
2024
2023
Trade creditors
A¢¢ruals
Deferred Income - Unrestricted & designated funds
Deferred Income - Restricted funds
PAYE, NIC VAT and other taxes
Other creditors
9,278
6,582
3,513
63.281
1,589
629
1,147
7,141
13.836
112,495
2,296
1.431
84,872
138,346
17 Revaluation reserve
Current yo•r
Fund
Curr•nt year
Funds
Currènt y•ar
Total Funds
Prloryoar
Total Funds
Currentyear
2024
2024
2024
2023
At 1 July 2023
Transfers in the year
{271,956)
{271.956)
At 30 June 2024
(271.966)
{271,956)
18 Income and Expenditure account summary
2024
2023
At 1 July 2023
Surplus after tsx for the year
1.030,901
950,663
80,238
117,526
At 30 June 2024
1,148,427
1,030,901
19 No related party transactions
There were no related party transactions in the year.
Tangible Fixed Assets
7,422
498,693
271,956
778,071
Investments at valuation'.-
Fixed 8sset investments
CU￿nt Assets
727.181
727,181
Current Liabilities
(84,872)
(84,8721
649,733
498,693
271,956
1.420,382
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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2024
At 1 July 2023
Unrostrlctsd
Dèsignatod
funds
Rgstrlctsd
Total
funds
funds
Fund$
Tangible Fixed Assets
Investments at V8luation'.-
Fixed asset investments
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
241.412
241.412
{47.0181
1138,3461
974,848
927,830
1138,346)
66.050
974,848
1,030.898
20 Change In total funds over the year as shown in Note O , anatysed by individual funds
Fund¥ brought Movomont In
Transfers
Fund# carrl¢d
funds in 2024
Seè Nots 21
S¢0 Note 22
Unrostrictsd and designatod funds.".
un￿StrICted Revenue Funds
56,051
117,526
{90,000
83,577
974,848
1408,693
666.166
Designaled Revenue Funds
Designaled Fixed Asset Funds
498,693
498,693
Total unrestricted and designated funds
1.030,899
117,626
1.148,425
Restricted Fixed Asset Funds
Community ￿nership Fund {COFI Capital
The Big Lottery- The Peoples Project
The Community Foundation (Northern Gas Nelworksl
William Leech Foundation
271,956
1250,000)
{10,000)
{9,956)
{2,000)
271,956
Total wtri¢tsd funds
271,956
Total charlty funds
1.030,899
117,626
1.420,381
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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2024
21 Analysis of movements in funds over the year as shown in Note 20
Other
Incom•
Exp•ndlturo
Galns &
Movemont
Losses
2024
In fund¥
2024
2024
2024
Unrostrktod and doslgnated funds...
Unrestricted Revenue Funds
216,743
(99,217)
117,626
Rostn¢ted funds...
Watès Family Grant
Sports England
The Community Foundation - Kindness Kits
DFW Foundation
5,870
1,852
2,281
1,656
145,155
(5,8701
(1,8521
{2,2811
{1,6561
{145.1551
{2,4951
Walk the Walk
Community Foundation - Coffee Mornings
Virgin
Community Ownership Fund (COF) revenue
Matrix
The Big Lottery - The Peoples Project Revenue
William Leech Foundation
The Community Foundation (Northerrt Gas Ne￿rk)
The Big Lottery - The Peoples Project Capital
Community Ownership Fund (COF) Capital
2,495
500
15001
{36,0561
{2,9451
(38,0301
36,056
2,945
38,030
2,000
9,956
10.000
250,000
2.000
9.956
10,000
250,000
725,539
336,057
389,482
22
Detalls of transfers between funds in
the year as shown In Note 20
Tho transfws shown in not• 20 above are
2024
Tol(froml Unrestricted Revenue Funds in accordan￿ with the accounting policy 'Accounling for capital
Tol(froml Designated Revenue Funds
Tol(froml Designated Fixed Asset Funds
Tollfroml Restricted Fixed Asset Funds
Tol(froml Restrided Revenue Funds
190,000)
(408,693)
498,693
271,956
271.956
Net transfers
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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2024
23 The purposes for which the funds as detailed in note 20 are held by the charity are:.
Unrostrict￿ and deslgnated funds...
These fvnds are held for the meeting the objeclive$ of the ¢harily, and to
provide r￿ServeS for future activities, and , subject to charity legislalion, are
free from all restrictions on their use.
This fund represents the unrestricted surplus arising on the revalualion of the
The fund is monies eamiarked by the trustees for further development of the
FACT forever home.
The purpose of these funds is described under the accounting policy
'Accounting for capital grants and fixed asset funds,.
Unrestricted Revenué Funds
Unrestricted Revaluation Reserve
Designated Revenue Funds
Designated Fixed Asset Funds
R•strirt•d fund$.'.
Restricted Fixed Asset Funds
Restricted Revaluation Reserve
The purpose of these funds is described under the a¢¢ounting policy
This fund represents the restricted surplus arising on the revaluation of the
24 Ultimats controlllng party
The charity is under the control of its legal members.
Every member of the charity is obliged lo contribute such amount as may be required not exceeding £10 to the assets of
the company in the event of its being wound up while he or she is a member, or within one year after he or she ceases to
be 8 member.
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Detalled analysis of Income and expenditure for the year ended 30 June 2024 as required by the SORP
2015
This analysis is classsified by conventional nominal descriptions and not by actlvlty.
25 Donations. Grants and Legacies
Current ygar
Unreslrlcted
Funds
Current year
Retstrlcted
Funds
Currgnt ygar
Total Funds
Prioi Year
Total Fund$
2024
2024
2024
2023
Donations and gifts from Indlvlduals
Refunds from HMRC on gift aided donations
National Highways
104,506
104,S06
91.024
10.0(XI
10,000
Kavli
3,000
3,000
Construclton Centre Awards 2024
3,140
3,140
Beaverbrooks
1,800
1.800
North Standard Limited
2,500
2.500
Lesley Hammond
1,500
1.500
GHD Rugby Club
2,155
2,155
Insure With
4,367
4,367
Penland Brants
2,000
2,000
Bold Management
3,630
Total donations and glfts from
Indlvlduals
134,968
134,968
94.654
Current year
Unrestrfctod
Fund$
Current year
Restrlcted
Funds
Curront yoar
Total Funds
Prfor Yoar
Total Funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
Legacies receivable
Jan Wojciehowski
34,386
Totallogacios receivable
34,386
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Detailed analysls of income and expenditure for the year ended 30 June 2024 as required by the SORP
2015
Currènt yaar
Unre5trict9d
Funds
Current yoar
Restrictgd
Funds
Current year
Totsl Funds
Prlor Year
Total Funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
Revenue grants from govemment and
public IM)dies
Gateshead Distric Council
1,250
Community ￿netshIp Fund
36,056
13,938
The Big Lottery- The Peoples Project
38,030
38,030
Total public sector ravenuo grants
1.250
74086
75.336
16,938
All the grants in the prior year were unrestricted.
Revenue grants frorn government and public bodies - Prior Year analysis
Prlor Year
Unr•slrfctod
Funds
Prior Yoar
R8strl¢tsd
Funds
Prlor Year
Total Funds
2023
2023
2023
Prior Year
2.000
14,938
18,938
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Detalled analysis of income and expendlture for the year ended 30 June 2024 as required by the SORP
2015
Current year
Unr•stri¢ted
Funds
Current yg•r
Restrlctod
Funds
Curront year
Totsl Funds
Prlor Year
Total Funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
Rovenue grants and donation8 from
non publlc bodlos
Small grants individually less than £1000
500
National Lottery
64.525
Cancer & Covid
6.361
Durham Communty Foundation
3,234
Scr8wfix Foundation
Newcastle Building Society
3,195
Walk Th8 Walk
145,156
145,156
67,436
Akzo Nobèl
1,768
Community Foundation- Newcastle
Building Society
Community Foundation - Northem Gas
Ne￿orkS
Hadrian Trust
225
Ringtons
1,131
Malrix Causes Fund
2,945
2.945
Rothley Trust
2,000
1,000
The Joicey Trust
Bogger Bank
1,000
Matrix Causes Fund
Wates Family Enlerprise Trust
5,870
Sports Council England
1,852
DFW Foundakn'on
1,656
Community Foundation
4,775
Total privato sector r•venue grants
162,754
150.601
164.598
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Detailed analysis of income and expenditure for the year ended 30 June 2024 as requlred by the SORP
2015
Revènue grants and donations from non publtc bodies (Include Glft Aid donations from subsidlarles)
Year analysls
Prior
Prlor Y￿r
Prlor Y•ar
Prior Yoai
Unmtrictèd
Fund8
Restricted
Funds
Totsl Funds
2023
2023
2023
Prior Year
5.249
159,349
164,598
Curront year
Unrestrictgd
Funds
Curr•nt y•aT
Rgstrktgd
Funds
Current year
Totsl Fund$
Prlor Ygar
Total Funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
Capital grants from government and
publlc bodles
The Big Lottèry- The Peoples Project
10,000
10,000
Community Ownership Fund
250,000
250.000
Total public sector Capital grant8
260,000
260,000
Curront year
Unr•slrlcted
Funds
Curreftt year
Rgstrlctsd
Fund8
Current ygar
Total Funds
Prfor Year
Total Fund$
2024
2024
2024
2023
Capital grants from non publi¢ bodles
Imlliam Leech Foundation
2,000
2.000
The Community Foundation Northern Gas
Ne￿OrkS
9.956
9,956
Total private soctor capital grants
11.956
11,956

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Detailed analysls of Income and expendlture for the year ended 30 June 2024 as required by the SORP
2015
Curr•nt year
Unrastrlthd
Funds
Cuirent y•af
Rastrlctsd
Funds
Current year
Total Funds
Prlor Year
Total Funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
Room hlre In¢omo
Room hire income individually16ss than
£1,500
18.817
18,817
19,449
Total Room hlre Ineomo
18.817
18,817
19,449
Total Donatlons, Grants and Legacies
Totsl Donations. Grants and
Legacles
A1
157,035
508,796
651,678
330,025
All the donations and gifts in the prior yèar were unrestricted.
Prioryear
Unr•strlcted
Funds
2023
Restricted
Funds
2023
Prlor Y￿r
Total Fund5
2023
Total Donations, Grants and
Leqacies
A1
155,738
174,287
330,025
26 Income from charitable activities - Trading Activitles
Current year
Cyrrent y￿r
Unrestrlctod
Fund$
2024
Currnnt year
Rostri¢ted
Funds
Current yoar
Total Funds
Piior Ygar
Total funds
2024
2024
2023
Primary purp059 and ancillary trading
Ticket Sales
23.474
23,474
5,095
Total Primary purpose and ancillary
tradlng
23,474
23A74
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Detailed analysis of income and expendlture for the year ended 30 June 2024 as required by the SORP
2015
27 Total Income from charitable activities
Curront yèar
Unrestrlctad
Funds
2024
Current ygar
Restrlctgd
Funds
Current year
Totsl Funds
Prlor Year
Currnnt year
Total Funds
2024
2024
2023
Total income from charitable trading
23,474
23,474
5,095
Total from ¢harltsble acllvltles
A2
23,474
23,474
5,095
28 Income from other. non charitable. trading activities
Current year
Unrestrlctod
Fynd8
Currgnl year
Rostricted
Fund$
Currgnt year
Total Fund$
Prfor Yoar
Total Fund$
2024
2024
2024
2023
Income from fundraising events
Sponsorships and social lotteries which
cannot be considered pur8 donations
12,616
12,616
2,948
2.948
3,393
Total fmm othar actlvltlos
A3
15,564
15,564
3,393
29 Investment income
Current yoar
Un￿StriCted
Funds
Curr¢nt year
Rostrlctod
Funds
Currnnt y•ar
Total Funds
Prlor Year
Total Funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
Bank Interest ReLYivablè
20.670
20,670
3,107
Total Investrent income
A4
20,670
20,670
3.107
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Detailed analysis of income and expenditure for the year ended 30 June 2024 as requlred by the SORP
2016
30 Expenditure on charitable activities - Direct spending
Current y￿r Current year Currenl y￿r Prioryaar
UnTestrfctgd
Rgstrlct
Totsl Funds
Total Funds
Fund$
Funds
Current Year
2024
2024
2024
2023
Gross wages and salaries - charitable
activities
Employers, Nl - Charitable activities
Defined contribution pension costs
charitable activities
Travel and Subsistence - Charitable
Activities
Marketing and advertising of charitable
services
sewi￿ resource costs
Printing
Office and hub utilisation
Venue hire
Equipment purchased with grant
funding
911
100.472
101,383
70,389
1.038
3,672
4.710
2,540
2.631
1.325
10,233
10,233
11,436
726
675
1.401
2.380
314
23,441
225
34,037
651
36A16
966
25.691
1,067
27,178
1.318
37,648
1,719
2,250
9.582
9.582
Total direct spending
B2a
29,125
164,954
194,080
156,847
All the expenditure in the prior year was unrestricted.
Prior Year
Prlor Year
Unr￿1r￿t&d Rostrfcted
Funds
Funds
2023
2023
Prior Year
Total Funds
Prior Year
2023
Gross wages and salaries - charitable
activities
Employers, Nl - Charitable activities
Defined contributton pension costs
charitable activities
Travel and subsisten￿ - Charitable
Activtties
Marketing and advertising of charitable
seNices
SeNice resource costs
Printing
Off￿e and hub utilisation
Venue hire
Equipment purchased with grant
21,365
49,024
70,389
1,558
1,497
3.055
321
1,004
1,325
2.836
8.600
11.436
305
1,030
1.335
516
26.662
653
21,033
1,584
1,359
27.178
1,318
37,648
1,719
665
16.615
135
Total dlrect spending
B2a
44A01
112A46
156,847
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Detailed analysis of income and expend5ture for the year ended 30 June 2024 as required by the SORP
2015
31 Expendlture on charitable activiti&s- Grant funding of activities
Curront yoar
UnroStrl¢tod
Funds
Cuir•nt yoar
RKtrl¢tsd
Funds
Currnnt year Prlor Year
Total Funds
Total Funds
Current Year
2024
2024
2024
2023
Gross wages and salaries -
grantmaking activities
Employers, Nl - grantmaking activities
Defined contribution pension costs
grantmaking activities
5.308
14.932
20.240
26.952
125
698
822
277
387
664
300
Total grantmaking costs
82¢
5,710
16,017
21,726
27,882
Prlor Ygar
Unrestrlctod
Funds
Prlor Year
Restrl¢ted
Funds
Prlor Year
Total Funds
Prior Year
2023
2023
2023
Gross wages and salaries -
grantmaking activities
Employers, Nl - grantmaking activib'es
Defined contribution pension costs
grantmaking activities
10.859
16,093
26.952
549
81
630
176
124
300
Total grantmaking costs
B2¢
11,584
16,298
27.882
32 Support costs for charltable activltles
Current yèar
Unrestricted
Funds
Current yèar
Rostrlctsd
Funds
Current ygar Prlor Year
Total Funds Total Funds
Current Year
2024
2024
2024
2023
Employee costs not Included in dlrect costs
Salaries - Administrative staff
Defined contribution pension cost-
administrative staff
Employers, Nl - Administrative staff
Training and welfare - staff
2.533
20,239
22.772
23,174
862
1,352
417
1,120
36
1,120
1,001
378
569
Volunteer costs
Volunt&rs' expenses
36
536
572
839
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Detalled analysis of income and expendlture for the year ended 30 June 2024 as requlred by the SORP
2015
Premises Expenses
Rent payable under operating leases
Rates and water charges
Light heat and power
Cleaning and waste management
Premises repairs, renewals and
maintenance
Property insurance
Security costs
4,000
7,138
8,205
1,033
4,000
1,909
6,701
1,333
8,000
9,047
14,906
2,366
3,000
678
777
1,236
529
1.765
3,788
1.148
5.027
6,175
8,070
5.600
Administrative overheads
Telephone, fax and intemet
Stationery and printing
Subscriptions to periodtcals
Hire of equipment
So￿are licences and expenses
Sundry expenses
1,968
1,218
740
102
3,007
97
996
354
2,243
964
779
1,572
740
276
7,287
97
174
4,280
3,835
106
Pmfessional fees paid to advlsors other than the audltor or examlner
Accountancy fees other than
examination or audit fees
3,580
Legal fees
Other legal and professional
500
4,080
4,314
1,800
5,473
1,800
5.473
2,385
3,663
Financial costs
Bank charges
Depreciation & Amortisation in total for
434
68
434
257
165
Support costs before reallocation
37,602
65,869
93A71
66,433
Totsl support costs - Current Year
37,602
56.869
93,471
66,433
The basis of allocation of costs betsveen activitiés is de￿ribed under accounting policies
Current year
Curront year
Unr6stricted Rostrl¢tod
Funds
Funds
2024
Prior Y•ar
Prior Year
Total Fund8
2024
2023
Employee costs not Included in direct costs
Salaries - Administrative staff
Defined contribution pension cost -
administrative staff
Employers, Nl - Administrative staff
Training and welfare - staff
9,275
13.899
23,174
381
36
417
961
216
40
162
1.001
378
Volunteer costs
Volunteers. expenses
790
49
839
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Detalled analysis of income and exp8nditure for the year ended 30 June 2024 as required by the SORP
2015
Premises Expenses
Light heat and power
Cleaning and waste management
Premises repairs, renewals and
maintenance
Property insurance
Securty costs
435
317
243
460
678
777
1,648
2,140
3.788
178
7,892
5,600
8.070
5.600
Administrative overheads
Telephone, fax and internet
Stationery and printing
Subscriptions to periodicals
So￿are licences and expenses
Sundry expenses
875
594
557
1,588
93
1.368
370
222
2.247
13
2,243
779
3,835
106
Professional fees paid to advisors
Accountancy fees other than
examination or audit fees
Legal fees
Other legal and professional
2.274
4,314
1,200
1.185
3,663
2,385
3,663
Support costs before reallocatlon
24,804
41,643
66,436
Total support costs - Prior Year
24,804
41,643
66,436
The basis of allocation of costs be￿n acttvihes is describ8d under accounting polici8s
33 Other Expendlture - Governance costs
Curront year
Unrgstrlctod
Funds
Current ygar
Re8trictod
Funds
Current year
Total Funds
Prlor Year
Total Fund
Current Year
2024
2024
2024
2023
Independent Examinerfs fees
4,210
4,210
3,990
Total Governance ¢osts
4,210
4.210
3,990
Prior Year
Unrostrfctod
Funds
2023
Prlor Year
Restrlctgd
Funds
2023
Prfor Year
Totsl Funds
Prlor Year
2023
Independent Examine¢s fees
90
3,900
Total Govemance costs
90
3,900
3.990
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Detalled analysls of Income and expenditure for the year ended 30 June 2024 as required by the SORP
2015
34 Total Charitable expenditure
Current year
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Currerkt year
Restrlcted
Funds
Current yoar Prlor Year
Total Fund$
Totsl Funds
Current Year
2024
2024
2024
2023
Total direct spending
Total grantmaking costs
Total support costs
Total Governance costs
B2a
B2c
B2d
B2e
29,125
5,710
37,602
4,210
164,954
16,017
55,869
194,080
21,726
93.471
4.210
156,847
27.882
Totsl charitable expendlture
B2
76,647
236.840
313,487
255,152
Prlor Year
Unrestrf¢t•d
Funds
Prlor Year
Rostricted
Funds
Prior Year
Total Funds
Prlor Year
2023
2023
2023
Total direct spending
Total grantmaking costs
Total support cost5
Total Governance costs
B2a
B2c
B2d
B2e
44,401
11,584
24.804
112,446
16,298
41,643
3,900
156,847
27,882
66,433
Total ¢harltabla expendlture
B2
80,879
174,287
265,152
35 Expenditure on ralslng funds and costs of investment managemenl
CurroTrt y￿r
Unre8trictsd
Funds
Current yoar
Rostrf¢ted
Fund¥
Curr•nt year Prfor Y•ar
Totsl Fund$
Total Fund¥
Current Y•ar
2024
2024
2024
2023
Cost of fundraising activities
22,570
22.570
6.232
Tolal fundraising Costs
B1
22,570
22,570
6,232

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Actlvlty analysls of Income and expendlture for the for the year ended 30 June 2024
This analysis is classsified by activity and not by conventional nominal descriptions.
36 Analysis of income by activty
SOFA ref
2024
2023
Acllvlty
Incomé from ¢harltable activitles
14,355
1,542
7,577
Great North Run
Small Events
1,424
3,671
ToLIl Income from charitable
activities
A2
23,474
6,095
Income from other, non ¢harStable, trading actlviti8S
Ball
Other non charitable activitie5
12.616
3,393
Total Income from other, non
charltsble, tradlng activities
A3
15,664
3.393
Summary of Total Income. including the items above
Charitable activities
Other activities
Donalions & LegacEs
Investment in¢ome
A2
A3
A1
A4
23,474
15.564
665,831
20,670
5,095
3,393
330.027
3,107
Total income as shown In the SOFA
725,539
341,622
Categorles of Income
Income from exchange transactions
725,539
341,622
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Activity analysis of Income and expenditure for the forthe year ended 30 June 2024
37 Analysls of charitsble expenditure by activity
Activity
Direct
costs
Support
costs
Grant
funding of
actlvltles
2024
Totsl
Totsl
2024
2024
2024
2023
Bail
Employee costs nol indudéd in direct Cos
2,200
2.200
Dlrect
costs
Support
costs
Grant
fundlng of
activities
2024
Total
Total
2024
2024
2024
2023
Great North Run
Employee cost8 not induded in direct cos
100
100
Dlrect
costs
Support
costs
Grant
funding of
actlvities
2024
Total
Total
2024
2024
2024
2023
Small Events
Direct Costs
Employee costs not induded in direct o)s
Volunteer ￿sts
1,067
1,067
500
400
500
Total Small Events
1,067
900
1,967
Dlrect
costs
Support
Costs
Grant
funding of
activltles
2024
Totsl
Totsl
2024
2024
2024
2023
Other charitsble a¢tiviUes
Direct costs
Employee ¢osts not included In direct
costs
193,013
193,013
23,048
23,048
Volunteer costs
Premises expenses
Administrative ovetheads
Professional fees
Financial costs
Grantmaking costs
172
42,259
12,937
11,353
502
172
42,259
12,937
11,353
602
21,726
21,726
Total Other charftable actlvities
193,013
90,271
21,726
305,010
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Activity analysis of Income and expenditure for the for the year ended 30 June 2024
Summary of charftable Costs by acllvlty
Diroct
costs
Support
costs
Grant
funding of
activities
2024
Totsl
Total
2024
2024
2024
2023
Tolal Ball
Total Great North Run
Total Small Events
Total Other ¢harilable activities
Total Govemance costs as detailed in
Note 33
2,200
100
900
2,200
100
1,967
305,010
1,067
193,013
90,271
21,726
251,162
4,210
3.990
4,210
Total Charitablè expendlture
194,080
97.681
21,726
313,487
255,152
The basi8 of allocation of costs behveen activities is described under accounting policies
The breakdown of this expenditure by type of spending (ie nominal dassification) is detailed in note 34
Analys1$ of support and governance costs by ¢haritsble actlvltles
Governance
Flnance
Human
Other
Resources Overheads
Totsl
Actlvlty
Ball
Great North Run
Small Events
Other charitable activits'es
2,200
100
900
23,220
2,200
100
900
94,481
4,210
502
66,549
Grdnd Total
4.210
502
26,420
66,549
97,681
summary of grant maklng by aclivity
Grants to
Grants to
institutions individuals
Support
costs
T¢)tsl
Total
2024
2024
2024
2024
2023
Other charitable activities
21,726
21,728
27,882
21.726
21,726
27,882
Fuller detsils of grants made and related costs, induding support ¢osls. are Shown in note 31.
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Acttvity analysls of Income and expendlture for the for the year ended 30 June 2024
38 Analysls of non charitsble expenditure by actlvlty
Actlvlty
Fundrdising activities
Fundrdlslng Fundrdislng
aclivilies
activities
2024
2023
Direct fundraising costs
22.570
6,232
Govemance costs
Governance
costs
Governance
Costs
2024
2023
Other Expenditure - Governan￿ ￿$ts as detailed in Note 33
4,210
3,990
Total non charitable expenditure
2024
2023
Total costs of Fundraising activities
22,570
6,232
T¢)tal non charitable exponditure
22,570
6,232
The breakdown of this expenditure by type of spending {ie by nominal dassification and by fund) is détailed in note O
88