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Company Registration Number - 06913360
The Charity Registration Number is :- 1130258
## Fighting All Cancers Together
## Report and Accounts
30 June 2025
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## Report and accounts for the year ended 30 June 2025
## Contents
## Page
|Charity information|1|
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|Trustees’ Annual Report|1-36|
|Statement ofdirectors’ responsibilities|35|
|Independent Examiner's Report|37-38|
|Funds Statements:-||
|Statement of Financial Activities|38|
|Statement
ofFinancial Activities - PriorYearstatement|39|
|Statement oftotal recognised gains and losses|40|
|Movements in funds|41|
|Income and Expenditure account|42|
|Balance sheet|43-44|
|Cash flow statement|45-46|
|Notestotheaccounts|47-70|
## Trustees’ Annual report for the year ended June 2025 Fighting All Cancers Together
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The Trustees present their Report and Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2025, which also comprises the Directors’ Report required by the Companies Act 2006. Companies Registration Number 06913360.
## Reference and administrative details
## The charity name.
The legal name of the charity is Fighting All Cancers Together. The charity is also known by its operating name, FACT.
## The charity’s areas of operation and UK charitable registration.
The charity is registered in England and Wales with the Charity Commission in England & Wales (CCEW) with charity number 1130258.
The charity operates in the North East of England.
## Legal Structure 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 establishing 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 ail 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:-
Fact Family Centre Springwell Road Gateshead NE9 7AB Telephone 0191 4420833 Email address: info@fact-cancersupport.co.uk Web address: www.fact-cancer-support.co.uk
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## Trustees’ Annual report for the year ended June 2025 Fighting All Cancers Together
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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 0JQ
## The Trustees in office on the date 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 2025: -
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 between the year end and the approval of the accounts.
All trustees are also members of the charity
Objectives and activities of the charity
## Executive Summary
A journey of 15 years celebrated with the opening of FACT's very own home.
FACT’s life 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 receives 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 cancer are no different. Poverty and cancer are now two 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 different types of cancer 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 local 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 partnershipswith health professionals, support groups and other charities to help strengthen the current support network. This remains a key area of FACT’s 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 accessible 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.
## Mission Statement
FACT’s purpose is to source, promote, and form relationships between the support services, groups, organisations, and charities that are available to cancer patients.
By bringing together these services, a network of cross referral and recommended support can be formed between statutory, voluntary, and commercial bodies, and the strength gained in numbers be drawn on.
By strengthening the network of support, FACT will give those suffering from cancer, cancer survivors, and their friends and families the opportunity to access 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
Cancer affects people of all ages and backgrounds and FACT aims to support anyone and everyone affected by cancer.
We know that cancer will affect different people and families in different ways, and it is important that FACT remains flexible in our approach to make sure that the real needs of real people are met across the North East of England on a daily basis. A cancer diagnosis can affect people mentally, physically and practically. It can impact their home, work and social lives. Increasingly, we are seeing the impact of cancer related poverty.
FACT continues to operate in challenging times where we are seeing broader economic and social struggles affect the way the communities that we rely on to help us fundraising deliver services as a charity. Income, volunteering, corporate support are all increasingly harder to come by for charities like FACT however the need for our services increases in time such as this.
We witness reductions in statutory provision and stresses on health services and local authorities, etc as well as the closure of other charities and community groups. These too mean that we are more and more often the only source of support that people can find.
This year FACT has continued to adapt and adjust in order to survive and sustain as an organisation as well as to increase capacity without the opportunity to increase resources.
Despite the struggles of our support network, so many people have continued to support us in any way they can. We have worked with large and small businesses, local schools, colleges and universities as well as other charities and community groups. We have received incredibly generous funding from some grant and trust providers such as Walk the Walk’, The Joicey Trust, Gateshead Council, NWH Group, Sunderland VSA/ C.R. Reynolds, Connected Voice, TSG Foundation, Morrisons, GMBC, Parker Foundation, Hadrian Trust, NHS Gateshead, Ballinger Charitable Trust, Community Foundation, Kellett Fund, and Ringtons Fund.
It is purely down to the dedication of our team of staff and volunteers, and supporters in the community that we have been able to achieve providing our much needed services again in our 17th year. | personally and professionally cannot thank everyone enough for all they do to make FACT the special organisation that it is - as we are known- the FACT Family
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The purpose of the charity as set out in its governing 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 distribution 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 guidance 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 main activities undertaken in relation to those purposes during the period.
One of the biggest practical impacts of cancer in current times is cancer related poverty. Many people with cancer, as well as family members and carers etc. have to work fewer hours or stop working all together. This loss of income can cause serious financial pressures, especially in the current economic climate, where many people are struggling even with a full time wage.
We are seeing a significant increase in the number of people that need financial support and advice due to the cost of living crisis. Macmillan has reported that 66% of people with cancer have worries about money. These include a loss of income, increased costs and insurance. This increases to 80% of people with cancer who have a serious disability, 75% of people with cancer who are ethnically diverse, and 74% of people with cancer diagnosed in the last 5 years. Furthermore, we are also seeing increased wait times for financial support. Individuals and families can face months before receiving the benefits that they are entitled to.
Understanding the challenges those living with cancer face helps FACT develop and adapt our services to ensure we continue to meet the needs of our beneficiaries.
With the demand for cancer services growing rapidly and showing no signs of slowing, it is essential that cancer remains a top priority for governments and official bodies overseeing health and welfare policies, practices and services.
Despite the best efforts of NHS staff, we are seeing more and more people facing increased waiting times for diagnosis and treatment. Not only is this impacting the mental health of patients, families, and friends, it
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can also have a significant impact on the outcome of treatment when a matter of a few weeks can be enough for some cancers to progress. Cancer journeys vary and new challenges are constantly arising. We are constantly looking at new solutions and ways to develop our services in order to better support people throughout and beyond diagnosis and treatment. Our team is in regular contact with, and works closely alongside a variety of communities, such as marginalised communities who face health inequalities, to gain knowledge and understanding of their needs. Through this, we aim to reach as many members of our community as possible, particularly those who often miss out on vital support and information.
Thanks to the incredible efforts of our team and supporters, we can continue to grow and be more ambitious in our plans for the coming year. FACT is very fortunate to have a loyal and hard-working volunteer network of 612. This includes 87 registered volunteers and 525 corporate and community volunteers who have helped on a one-off or ad hoc basis. These come from business and non-corporate community organisations such as schools, colleges, universities, charities and churches. They are the core of so many of our services from helping to pack and deliver kindness kits of food, clothes, and household items, baking cakes and scones for our coffee mornings, befriending phone calls, doorstep checks, wrapping Christmas presents for children, collecting and dropping off a prescription, or just being there to hold someone's hand and listen in a time of need.
The ONS recently stated that a volunteer is worth an average of £14.43 per hour. This works out to be £54,705 added value to FACT. An outstanding contribution and this doesn’t include their in-kind contributions such as purchasing baking ingredients and the time spent promoting our work and services amongst their own communities. Without them, FACT simply wouldn't be able to carry out the work that we do and we are forever thankful.
## The main activities undertaken during the year to further the charity’s purpose for the public benefit.
It is estimated that as of 2025 3.5 million people are living with cancer in the UK. Each year, more than 400,000 people are diagnosed with cancer — that is an average of at least one person every 90 seconds. Furthermore, each year around 167,000 people die of cancer — an average of 460 people every day. Amongst women, breast cancer, lung cancer, and colorectal cancer account for 54% of cancers diagnosed. Amongst men, prostate cancer, lung cancer, and colorectal cancer account for 54% of cancers diagnosed.
The cost-of-living crisis in the UK is at new heights. Individuals and families are experiencing a huge fall of in their living standards and quality of life. For those with cancer, this is only intensified. Financial struggles widen the already significant health and social inequalities amongst the most vulnerable members of society, such as those going through treatment and recovery. As of 2022, the population of the North East stands at just under 2.7 million. According to the ONS, by mid2032, it is expected to grow by 4.8% (130,000.) As a result, it can be expected that the already mounting pressures on the NHS will increase. Constantly increasing cancer waiting times, which show how efficient the health service is in diagnosing and treating cancer, show the levels of this pressure. Early diagnosis and fast access to treatment is vital. Not only to reduce stress and anxiety, but also for chances for recovery. Cancers that are spotted early and that have had a chance to be treated before they have progressed to a later stage or spread, are far more likely to be treated successfully.
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- The latest results in England (April 2025) are:
1. The Faster Diagnosis Standard: Target Met 76.7% of people were diagnosed, or had cancer ruled out, within 28 days of an urgent referral in April 2025.
2. The 62-day referral to treatment standard: Target Missed Only 69.9% of people in England received their diagnosis and started their first treatment within 2 months (or 62 days) of an urgent referral in April 2025. The target is 85% and has not been met since December 2015.
3. The 31-day decision to treat standard: Target Missed 91.3% of people started treatment within 31 days of doctors deciding a treatment plan in April 2025. The target is 96%.
The above data is specific to England. Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland have their own cancer waiting time targets. This data is important to plan for FACT’s development and our engagement with our beneficiaries and the wider community.
At the end of 2023, FACT moved into our new centre — our ‘FACT Family Home’ in Wrekenton, Gateshead. The location of our premises puts FACT right in the heart of one of the most deprived areas in the country. As a result, we can reach some of the most vulnerable and in-need members of society. From our centre, we offer a wide range of services to cancer patients, their families, friends, and carers, as well as the wider community.
From the moment our centre opened, we saw a huge increase in demand for our services from new beneficiaries in the local area. This has continued to be the case across our last financial year. More than 100 people access services within our centre every week. We reach even more people from the services we take out into the community from our Kindness Kit deliveries and doorstep checks to our education and awareness sessions in local schools, businesses and other community organisations.
The demand for our services is increasingly growing, with many people showing up at our front door asking for help. Many of FACT’s beneficiaries are those who have fallen through the nets of statutory services and larger charities as well as those who have smaller networks of family and friends who are able to provide support. In addition, regionally, we have witnessed several other charities and community groups close their doors over the last few months. Some cancer specific and others offering other relevant community support services. As a result, FACT are often our beneficiaries only source of support and beneficiaries typically access multiples of our offered services. Despite this growing pressure, FACT is determined to ensure that we rise to the challenge and adapt to ensure that anyone who comes to us asking for help receives the support they need as quickly as possible.
At FACT, we recognise that no two cancer journeys are the same. Whilst we are always ensuring that we are up to date with the latest research and statistics, we also remember that behind these numbers are real people going through possibly the most difficult period of their lives.
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Everything that FACT does is beneficiary led. We are constantly in discussions with our beneficiaries, volunteers, and the wider community to adapt our current services and develop new ones to meet as many of the needs of our service users as possible.
Every day, we're hearing from people with cancer about the devastating impact the pressure on the system is having. Waiting for results and receiving the life-changing news of a cancer diagnosis is terrifying enough, without having to deal with excruciating delays; delays which are affecting people’s physical and mental health and could risk a worse prognosis. This comes at a time when many people living with cancer are also struggling with the spiralling cost of living, on top of the huge financial impact a diagnosis can bring, adding further to their worries. At any one time, FACT supports in the region of 2,000 people affected by cancer across the North East, if they be the patient or a loved one of a patient. Our direct beneficiaries have been directly affected by cancer. We regularly support several members of a family following the initial beneficiary contacting us.
Sadly, across the 17 years of FACT’s existence, a number of our much loved beneficiaries have passed away. We are committed to supporting our beneficiaries as much as they need us right to the end. However, the journey doesn’t end there for their loved ones, FACT’s services and support are available to their families, friends, and carers for as long as they need them. Furthermore, we are lucky and proud that our beneficiaries and volunteers have created such a strong community of friendships that they and their loved ones will always be a part of and supported by far beyond their time with FACT.
## Beneficiary Feedback
“The help that | got from FACT came at a time when | really needed it. The support made me feel less alone and more able to cope with everything that was happening.”
“They were there in whatever way best suited me. Whether | needed advice or just someone to listen it made a huge difference knowing heip was there when | needed it.”
“I didn’t know what support | needed until | got it. FACT provided me with practical help and genuine kindness.”
“When you have cancer, everything can feel so overwhelming. FACT helped make things feel more manageable.”
“It wasn't just about the services it was the way | was treated. With respect and no judgment. That really Stayed with me.”
Counselling Case study
(Letter ‘T’ is the anonymous beneficiary reference)
Male aged 52.
Resides in Gateshead Married with 2 children Diagnosed with prostate cancer August 2024
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T called FACT to ask about our counselling services after struggling to find support elsewhere. A member of our team passed him on to our Counselling Coordinator to arrange a telephone assessment. T was struggling with his diagnosis but was keeping his emotions to himself, concerned about worrying his family. He was anxious, having never spoken about mental health before, but knew he couldn't carry on as he had been and so was looking to speak to someone as quickly as possible.
T began counselling in late November at our centre in Wrekenton working through challenging issues such as anxiety and a loss of confidence as well as how fo open up to his wife about his struggles. He also started to attend our Men’s Group.
T gave feedback on the support he received:
“| was surprised at how quick FACT welcomed me after spending weeks looking for help without any success. The support | have received has been excellent and | can’t put into words how much of a positive difference it has made to my life.”
## 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 / 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.
FACT offers ‘Kindness Kits’ consisting of food, clothes, and household essentials to beneficiaries who are struggling financially. These can be collected from our centre or, for those are perhaps too ill to travel, they can be delivered to their homes. This service is a key part of supporting our beneficiaries in the light of the cost-of-living crisis. Our ‘Kindness Kits’ can be requested as a one off during a particularly challenging time, or as a frequent, ongoing form of support, the latter of which we are seeing needed more often.
We also carry out doorstep checks for our beneficiaries whose treatment affects their ability to leave the house. As well as dropping off a ‘Kindness Kit’ or perhaps a prescription, it is an opportunity to have a friendly chat to help alleviate the social isolation and loneliness that people can experience when they aren't able to meet up with family and friends as often as they normally may have.
## Feedback
“I received a parcel during a really tough period of time, and it really helped lighten the load. Not having to worry about meals and household basics made such a difference.”
“I could not believe the kindness we received from FACT when my mum was diagnosed with cancer. We received food and cleaning products which helped so much. My mum was very poorly with her chemo and could not do her shopping. This helped with my stress knowing mum was being supported.”
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“Since my husband passed away from prostate cancer, | have found it really difficult to support myself and my 2 kids. | can’t thank FACT enough for their help. The chocolates and presents for my kids at Christmas especially was incredible.”
“| wasn’t sure what to expect but it was clear that everything had been picked out very thoughifully and everything was useful. It was a nice reminder that | don’t have to manage everything on my own.”
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Hair loss and/or thinning is often one of the biggest worries people have in terms of treatment side effects. Maintaining a positive self-body image and self-confidence contributes to good overall mental health. FACT has a variety of wigs available in a range of colours and styles and they are available to people who are experiencing hair loss / thinning due to any illness, not just cancer. Appointments take place in a very private and informal setting so ensure the individual feels as comfortable as possible.
## Feedback
‘I did a wig fitting last week, the lady has not lost all of her hair, but it is very thin. She couldn't believe how natural it looked - the colour was perfect with her eyebrows. She has contacted us to Say it’s made a huge difference in her day to day life and that she feels ‘normal’ again.” ‘I did a wig fitting for a lady last week. Herhusband phoned me today to say she is like a new person and is smiling all of the time.”
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## Counselling/talking therapies/befriending service
Our counselling service is provided through fully qualified, experienced counsellors. It is available to anyone affected by cancer, both adults and children, and aims to assess the needs, fears and challenges that the individual is feeling and work through them in the way that best suits the individual.
We also run a befriending service, a non-professional service, where our staff and volunteers phone call to have a friendly chat with beneficiaries who may be feeling isolated. This also acts as a gateway into our other services with many people going on to receive counselling or attending our support groups.
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Counselling Case Study
(Letter ‘S’ is the anonymous beneficiary reference)
Female aged 38.
Resides in Newcastle Married with 3 children Diagnosed with breast cancer December 2024
When S was diagnosed with cancer, she was left trying to balance treatment, caring for three young children, and a full-time job. Her diagnosis came as a shock, and while she tried to maintain a sense of normality at home for the sake of her children, the emotional challenges became overwhelming.
She was worried about the impact that her diagnosis was having on her children and felt guilty for being too tired or too sick to be fully present. She said that friends and family were doing their best to Support her and keep her spirits up, but inside she felt exhausted. She found out about FACT through a family friend.
Through weekly and then monthly sessions, S was able to understand the range and mix of emotions she'd been feeling. The counselling helped her manage anxiety and set realistic expectations for herself as a mother undergoing treatment. She also explored ways to communicate with her children about what was happening in age-appropriate ways.
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“Counselling helped me find a way to enjoy life again. It helped me be kinder and more patient with myself, even on the particularly tough days”
## Befriending Case Study
(Letter ‘M’ is the anonymous beneficiary reference)
Male aged 67
Resides in Sunderland
Widowed and lives alone
M called FACT asking for support and advice due to financial struggles. His wife passed away from breast cancer in 2021 and he had been diagnosed with lung cancer in June 2024. Since his diagnosis he had been struggling to get to and from the shops. FACT quickly arranged to supply him with regular ‘Kindness Kits’.
Through the delivery of the Kindness Kits it became clear that M was struggling ‘mentally as well as practically. He opened up to one of our volunteers that he had been feeling lonely -— he has no family and due to his iliness he has been unable fo see his friends as much as he used to.
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IM gave feedback on the support he received:
“| can't thank FACT enough for how kind they have been to me. | was scared to admit it but since my wife passed, and especially since | have been sick, | had been feeling so lonely. | look forward fo my chat with X because we always have a good laugh”.
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## Men’s group
Our Men's group is a social group for men who have been directly or indirectly affected by cancer. Our centre provides a relaxed environment where they can get together and have a coffee. and a catch up. It is well known that men are sometimes prone to not seeking support when it is needed. The group is primarily there to help men build a support network of people who have faced similar challenges and therefore who they hopefully will feel more comfortable opening up with.
## Beneficiary feedback
“Ijoined the men’s group after my own diagnosis and have been coming for years, from this | have signed up to volunteer. FACT hasn't only brought support it has bought me friendship and built my confidence. | have volunteered at events selling raffle tickets, the charity shops sorting out donations to talking to customers. | would never have done this before FACT.” “It doesn't feel like a cancer support group because we talk about all sorts of not just cancer. | really enjoy the football rivalry when we are together. | made pizzas for the first time at one of the groups which was a good laugh.”
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‘It's not just a coffee moming. It stopped me from being isolated at home on my own. | now go to the different events that they do. We laugh and cry together. | was nervous at first but I’m not anymore.”
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## FACT Family groups
Sadly, many of the people FACT support are children and young adults. These may be those who have been diagnosed with cancer themselves or perhaps a parent, grandparent or sibling has been either diagnosed or sadly passed away.
FACT Family groups and events are for families who have been affected by cancer and/or bereavement. Especially for children, being around others who are facing similar challenges can be very beneficial. It’s useful in many ways for them to be somewhere they can be creative and play, talk, and learn new skills while being amongst other children who have similar experiences. it can help make their scenario feel less ‘strange’ and isolating. We run a variety of events and activities such as arts and crafts, Christmas and Halloween parties, pizza making nights as well as trips go play bowling or laser tag.
Due to previously mentioned financial challenges, some of our beneficiaries struggle to pay for their children to attend recreational activities and clubs. These free sessions ensure these families and children have the same opportunities as others do. Furthermore, many of the families that we support have a very small network of family and friends and these groups not only give immediate support and help alleviate isolation but also help build a wider network of friendships outside of FACT.
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## Beneficiary feedback
“| was made to feel welcome from the first time | came to the group. My daughter can enjoy herself whilst| am talking to the staff, volunteers and other people who come. They understand what is happening with me and have given me advice on who can help with what. | look forward to the group as it’s a way of socialising, receiving support and making new friends. | didn’t realise that FACT offered as many services that they do.
“When | am at group, | can let my 2-year-old join the activities but be reassured | can see her, and she is well looked after. .l’m now a single mum from being widowed and feel | never have time to myself. This group gives me time to be me not just a mum or a widow. The activities fit all age groups for the children and its lovely hearing them all laugh together.” “| wish | had come sooner, | thought | would have been coming and everyone would be in tears and to be honest, | wasn't sure. (At times...) | have been in tears, and | was reassured it was ok. | wish | had started to join in sooner. | have now met a couple of the ladies for coffee outside of the group.”
## Education and awareness programmes
The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that between 30% to 50% of cancers are preventable by implementing existing evidence-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. Furthermore, early recognition of symptoms which in turn leads to earlier diagnosis can result in less invasive treatments plans and in many cases can save lives. Regular breast cancer screening reduces breast cancer mortality by roughly 20-30% amongst women aged 50-69. Cervical screening prevents up to 4,500 cases of cervical cancer annually in the UK. Bowel cancer screenings programs detect over 16,000 cases of bowel cancer in the UK every year, with many caught at an early stage. FACT’s cancer awareness and education programmes are a key part of the charity’s work. We aim to bring attention to a wide range of cancer related issues such as healthy living choices, cancer signs and symptoms, and the importance of screening and early detection. We deliver these programmes and sessions in a wide range of settings such as schools, colleges, universities, local small and large businesses, and community clubs and organisations. We also have stalls at many community events and gatherings.
All of our sessions and programmes are tailored to the audience. For example, we have been delivering our ‘Safe in the Sun’ programme to primary schools for many years now and always receive a positive reaction from students and teachers. This session offers awareness about the importance ofprotection from the sun, with the hope that the 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 sunhat/cap. These sessions give an indirect message regarding skin cancer and educate the children on general health awareness, but cruciaily in a fun and engaging way for its young audience.
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“Before you came fast year and had the information table about prostate, testicular and skin cancer, | had not really thought about checking myself but since you came, | check all the time. | have also told my son to check to.”
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## The short term and longer term aim and objectives
Moving into 2025 and beyond, the longer-term impacts of Brexit and COVID-19 on population and heaith are still uncertain. As of 2022, the population of the North East of England standsatjust under 2.7 million. According to the ONS, by mid-2032, it is expected to grow by 4.8% (130,000). in 2032, 22% of the population in our local area is projected to be aged 65 years or over, up from 19% in 2022. The North East of England region has an extensive coastline, with 7 of the 12 local authorities located along it. According to a government report, people in coastal towns are more likely to report bad or very bad health (6.4% compared to 5.3% in non-coastal towns). Furthermore, there is a larger proportion of disabled people in coastal towns (20.6% compared to 17.5%), and a larger proportion of disabled people who are considered “limited a lot’ (9.2% compared to 7.2%).
The North East of England contains some of the most deprived areas in the country. A report by Cancer Research UK states that cancer incidence rates are around 20% higher in the most deprived areas versus the least. Furthermore, for all cancers combined in the UK, mortality rates are almost 60% higher in people living in the most deprived areas compared to the least (337 per 100,000 vs 217 per 100,000). Around 28,400 cancer deaths each year are associated with deprivation. This is likely due to a number of reasons such as increased smoking rates. Increased obesity rates, and decreased screening participation. People living in deprived areas are also more likely to be impacted by increased waiting times. A study in England found that people living in the most deprived areas were 33% more likely to wait over 104 days from an urgent suspected cancer referral to starting treatment when compared to the least deprived areas.
With these statistics and projections, we can safely assume that the number of cancer diagnoses in our local area will only increase. In turn, so will the demand for our services. FACT is determined to rise to this challenge to ensure that anyone who comes to us for help can receive the support and have access to the services that they need as quickly as possible.
All of FACT’s services and support methods are completely beneficiary led. We are in constant communication with our service users and the wider community as well as health and social care professionals to gain knowledge and understanding of the needs and challenges of our service users. We then evaluate, design, and alter our services in order to meet these needs and address these challenges. We also recognise that no two cancer journeys are the same. Therefore, as well as looking at the wider across-beneficiary demands, we talk with each individual / family that comes to us to find any more specific needs, as well as to find a plan of support that suits them best.
We also use the Kirkpatrick model to evaluate our services. 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 give feedback on any improvements which could be made to the service. ,
Having been successfully treated for cancer herself, our Chief Executive Joanne Smith was inspired to set up FACT to provide the support services that weren't there for herself and her family. Her goal was that everyone affected by cancer in the North East of England could find the help they need easily, in one place, in good time, when they need it and free of charge. Her benchmark for the charity’s standards of delivery remains the same as when it was founded and will remain going forward. Joanne says, “if it wouldn’t be good enough for me or my family and friends then it’s not good enough for our service users.” This attitude
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## 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 certain programmes need to be altered or eliminated altogether. In addition, this aligns with our fundraising strategy as it allows donors, to Jook 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.
FACT’s fundraising strategy is fixed to support the delivery of the Charity's mission statement, 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 services with strong committed support from a dedicated back-office team of support.
## Resources used in the activities undertaken during the year
In 2024/25 FACT received exceptional support and grants from Walk the Walk’, The Joicey Trust, Gateshead Council, NWH Group, Sunderland VSA / C.R. Reynolds, Connected Voice, TSG Foundation, Morrisons, GMBC, Parker Foundation, Hadrian Trust, NHS Gateshead, Ballinger Charitable Trust, Community Foundation, Kellett Fund, and Ringtons Fund.
We cannot thank you enough for your kindness and generosity. Without this funding, FACT could not offer the services and support we do to those in need.
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## Contribution of volunteers during the year
FACT is very proud of our strong relationship with the local community and our volunteers are at the core of our services. We have a very loyal volunteer network consisting of registered volunteers, corporate volunteers, volunteers from the community, and volunteers from non-corporate organisations such as schools, colleges, universities, and other charities. In total across the 2024/25 year, our volunteers have given 3,791 hours of their time towards a variety of our activities, events, and projects.
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Our team of volunteers assist with a wide range of our services and activities such as fundraising events, social activities, befriending services, Kindness Kit deliveries, doorstep checks, and office / admin duties. Their skills and experience contribute massively to charity at every level. Just as with our paid staff, our standards for our volunteers are high to ensure the well-being of our. beneficiaries. They are subject to the same requirements in respect to compliance with statutory and regulatory conditions, standards of competence, personal conduct, and integrity. Our volunteers work closely alongside our paid staff who provide regular training and guidance to ensure that they feel comfortable, confident, and well supported.
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“I started helping out at FACT after my mam passed away. Helping others going through similar hard times feels like a good way to remember her.”
“Volunteering gives me a purpose. Knowing | can make someone's day better means a lot.”
“I've made real friends by volunteering. It reminds me that being kind and caring can really change things for people.”
“| volunteer because | don't think anyone should face cancer alone. Being part of the support that FACT gives is something I'm really proud about.”
“It's really touching that people let me into their lives during such a hard time. | appreciate that trust.”
“Giving a few hours each week is a small thing for me, but | know it really helps someone else.”
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## The main achievements and performance of the charity during the period
The probability of being diagnosed with and dying of cancer is higher in the North East compared to the rest of England. There are many factors that contribute to this trend such as high levels of deprivation, environmental factors, lifestyle trends, lack of signs and symptoms awareness, lower screening attendance, and delays in accessing treatment.
FACT supported 6,842 adults and children across the North East last year delivering valuable and must _ needed care and support.
FACT supported 412 adults and 51 children with 1,335 counselling and psychological interventions with a further 3,402 befriending calls.
FACT engaged 2,612 attendees at education and awareness sessions and reached 49,576 people across their network of charity shops, talking and introducing FACT and its services to them.
In addition, FACT reached 870 medical and health and social professionals.
FACT delivered 1,312 kindness kits.
## Fundraising activities during the year
FACT has a wide range of fundraising events and activities that take place throughout the year. We have re-established an active annual calendar with many events and activities that are organised and scheduled months in advance. Some examples include:
- e Autumn & Winter Broth, Bun and Bingo afternoons e Fish & Chips plus Bingo afternoon e Afternoon Teas e Great North Cancer Coffee Morning e Wig Walk Challenges e Christmas Wreath Making e Raffle / Pumpkin & Flower arranging Competition °® Pizza Quiz night e Race night e Christmas Party Night e Western Night
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Fundraising by others — Auf Wiedersehen Pet at 40, Siemens’ Energy Challenge, Great North Run, Afternoon Teas, Tombola’s, Raffles and Race Nights to name but a few. There were many more fundraising events in aid of FACT - far too many to mention!
Our FACT Family stretches far and wide — staff, beneficiaries, volunteers, patrons, local schools / colleges, corporates, community organisations and groups, NHS groups, and the friends and family of all of the above. We are so thankful for the incredible support that we receive from so many different people and groups in our community. They never fail to surprise us with their loyalty, dedication, and passion.
Not only is our FACT Family so dedicated to supporting us raise the funds necessary to carry out our work, they are just as aware of the importance truly engaging with members of our community. One of FACT’s main goals is to constantly be broadening our communities awareness of the charity, what we do, and where to find us. This allows us to reach and support as many people who have been affected by cancer as possible. Our FACT Family play a huge role in this and again we cannot express our thanks enough.
## Auf Wiedersehen Pet at 40
Auf Wiedersehen Pet at 40 was a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the popular TV show and included a special focus on the Sunday for Sammy Trust and Fighting All Cancers Together (FACT). The event was a sell out success and raised over £87,000 for the two charities. Auf Wiedersehen Pet star Jimmy Nail is a proud patron of FACT
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## The difference the charity’s performance during the year has made to the beneficiaries of the charity
FACT understands that cancer is not something that only effects individuals. When someone is diagnosed, the impact is felt by family members, friends, carers, co-workers, and wider social networks. As a result, FACT is constantly looking for ways our services can support as many people as possible, from the individuals diagnosed to our wider community. Through feedback and conversations with beneficiaries, volunteers, and health professionals, we evaluate and develop our services to demonstrate effectiveness on as wide a scale as possible.
## Comments and stories from those accessing our services:
“| came to FACT to talk to other ladies about my breast cancerjourney, to find out how others felt. It’s been an amazing emotional support to me. | honesty did not know what was going to happen but listening to the ladies talking after their mastectomy it made me realise what to expect.” .
“When | googled for a lady’s support group, hardly anything came up in the search. A friend told me about this group. It’s been a massive tonic as we all laugh together, and we talk about all sorts. There are 3 ladies with the same cancer diagnosis as me, | have picked their brain and listened how its affected them.”
“I could not believe there was pens, glitter art and colouring books for my daughter. The diagnosis was hard enough, let alone struggling whilst sorting out my ‘PIP’. The food parcels have made such a difference and helped financially and physically as she I'm tired all the time. My daughter loves the pot noodles we put in as | would not normally buy them!”
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“| would 100% recommend FACT. | will take away from FACT that | can talk about my situation without fear orjudgement. With the help | received | am able to think about my feelings and feel more in contro!"
“It is reassuring to know that FACT is there to listen. Through counselling | now have better ways to understand my feelings. Using the grounding techniques, explained will be helpful calming strategies, as will going out for walks.“
## The degreeto which the achievements and performances during the year have benefitted wider society
The feedback that FACT receives from beneficiaries and professionals is testament to the positive impact that we are having on the wider community. FACT is committed to supporting anyone affected by cancer whether directly or indirectly. Sadly, research suggests that this is every member of society at some point in their life. Whether it be a cup of coffee and a friendly chat, to preparing for end of life, FACT is there for our all members of our community for however long they need us. Furthermore, the aim is that the network of connections and friendships our service users build will exist and grow far beyond their time with FACT.
We also want to help wider society through our education and awareness programmes. FACT wants to spread the word of healthy living, signs and symptoms, and early detection, with the aim of preventing as many people as possible reaching crisis point.
## Structure, governance and management of the charity
The methods used to recmit 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 reviews 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 process of increasing the current board on a staggered basis to avoid all board members’ terms running in parallel. This will in turn enable the longer serving members to step down as appropriate, which is also on a staggered basis.
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When recruiting new Trustees, we always seek to increase the diversity of the Board.
During 2024/25, 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 recent 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.
## Charity’s Organisational Structure
Trustees are directly responsible for the governance of the charity. Meeting quarterly to address policies, procedures, risks and finances, In addition they meet as sub groups to ensure full operational knowledge and insight. Decisions considered high/medium 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 accordance 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 two other Management-Team members, each with responsibility for specific aspects of the work the charity undertakes. The Chief Executive, with the support of the Management Team, 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 governance, the safeguarding of its assets and the good name of the charity
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## Setting pay and remuneration of key management 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 managed?
The charity has two wholly owned subsidiaries:
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The Group is a small group and consolidated financial statements are not required and have not been produced.
## The Trustees’ bankers and advisors
Bankers Lloyds Bank Pic, Whickham, Tyne & Wear
Solicitors Sintons LLP, The Cube, Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne
Accountants —_Laverick Walton & Co, B3 Kingfisher House, Team Valley, Gateshead
## Financial review
The charity’s financial position at the end of the year ended 30 June 2025
## Financial review of the position at the reporting date, 30 June 2025
The financial position of the charity at 30th June 2025 and comparatives for the prior period, as more fully detailed in the accounts, can be summarised as follows: -
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|Net income|262,349|389.482|
|Unrestricted Revenue funds available|||
|forthe general purpose ofthe charity|85,924|83,577|
|Designated Revenue Funds|826,155|566,155|
|Designated Fixed Asset Funds|499,693|499 693|
|TotalUnrestrictedFunds|1,324,848|4.148.425|
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## Trustees’ Annual report for the year ended June 2025 Fighting All Cancers Together
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During the year this has certainly been a challenge with fundraising this is mainly down to the current cost of living crisis. We are extremely grateful for some exceptional large donations from Siemens and Auf Wiedersehen Pet at 40 this has significantly boosted this years income.
Our heartfelt thanks go out to donors from, Walk the Walk’, Postcode Lottery, Matrix Causes Fund, The Rotherly Trust, Wates Family Enterprise Trust, Sports Council England, DFW Foundation, Kellett Fund, Ringtons, The Joicey Trust, Morrisons Foundation, VCSE Health Alliance in Gateshead, TSG Foundation, Ballinger Charitable Trust and the NWH Group
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.
## Policies on reserves
At the reporting date £85,924 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 concern
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 the funds
The board of trustees is satisfied that the charity’s assets in each fund are available and adequate to fulfil its obligations in respect of each fund.
Significant events which have affected the financial performance and the financial position 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. The major risks to which the Charity is exposed 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.
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## Trustees’ Annual report for the year ended June 2025 Fighting All Cancers Together
Economic pressures, competition, e-commerce and changes in consumer behaviour, 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 2024/25 that target a diversification of income streams and incorporate an ongoing consideration of market and consumer trends.
Incidents and damage reputation and/or negatively impact operations (including cyber security, serious fraud, major health and safety incidents, safeguarding and internal 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. Dedicated specialist resource 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 security to protect FACT's 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 and/or 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.
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## Trustees’ Annual report for the year ended June 2025 Fighting All Cancers Together
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Attracting, developing, and retaining talented staff in a competitive employment market impacted by the uncertainties of Brexit combined the reliance on significant levels of volunteer support both in fundraising and retail operations.
- e Employee and volunteer engagement surveys and Gender Pay Gap reporting if applicable. e Anactive communication programme using our SharePoint intranet. e Regular benchmarking of compensation and benefits. e Talent management, development and succession planning programmes. e Ongoing proactive employee and volunteer recruitment campaigns.
Delivering effective change management through major process improvement programmes in support of the Strategy to 2025/26.
Application of portfolio management processes for effective requirements capture, supplier selection, and project delivery.
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. While 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 the trustee’s perspective of the future direction of the charity
In the UK in 2025 research tell us that:
- e One in two people will be directly affected by cancer and everyone will be affected directly or indirectly.
- e As our population grows more and ages, more people will be diagnosed with cancer and will therefore require support.
- « As treatment improves people will be living longer with the consequences of the disease and treatment, and will therefore require more long term support.
FACT's aim is simply to reach and support as many people in our community as possible who have been directly or indirectly affected by cancer. We do not stand still and are constantly looking for ways to evolve, adapt, and develop our services in order to meet the short, medium and long term needs of our beneficiaries and the wider community.
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## Trustees’ Annual report for the year ended June 2025 Fighting All Cancers Together
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Our new support centre, our FACT family home, places us in the heart of one of the most deprived areas in -our community. This gives us access to some of the most vulnerable and in need people in society who often fall through the nets of larger charities and statutory services. The centre is designed to be welcoming and a non-clinical environment and feel far away from the hospital environments many of our beneficiaries experience enough of. From our centre, as well as the services we take out into the community, we will continue to support cancer patients, their families, friends, and carers. Whether the diagnosis or loss of a loved one was 2 weeks or 10 years ago, and for however long into the future we are needed, FACT is determined and dedicated to supporting our community in as many ways as possible.
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 continue to:
- 1 Support people in managing the financial impacts of a cancer diagnosis. Macmillan has reported that 66% of people with cancer have worries about money. These include a loss of income, increased costs and insurance. This comes at a time where many people are already struggling financially due to the cost of living crisis. As a result, a cancer diagnosis has the ability to push people over the edge into serious financial troubles. We aim to assist with this through our Kindness Kits, warm spaces, social meal gatherings.
- 2 Support people in preparation for, throughout, and following cancer treatment. Research has shown that people living in the most deprived areas, such as.where we are located, are 33% more likely to wait over 104 days from an urgent suspected cancer referral to starting treatment when compared to the least deprived areas. This results in significant stress and anxiety for the patient as well as their family and friends. We are committed to supporting people in all stages of their cancer journey.
- 3 Maximise the effectiveness of resources by working efficiently with colleagues in the NHS, Public and VCS sector. Ensuring our corporate sponsors are well informed and enabled to support service provision well.
- 4 Ensure that we maintain our beneficiary led service profile. The needs of our beneficiaries are constantly changing and evolving both on a wider and ‘individual basis. We will continue to communicate effectively with beneficiaries, volunteers, and health and social care professionals to identify these needs and adapt our services to meet them quickly and efficiently. Our almost 17 years of experience in engaging effectively with people with a lived experience of cancer has allowed us to a develop a diverse and unique range of services.
- 5 Continue to develop and deliver our awareness and education programmes to our communities in the North East. An OECD report has warned that between now and 2050, more than 1 in 4 premature deaths in the UK will be due to cancer. This is an estimated 50,000 premature deaths from cancer every year. Education and awareness of cancer prevention and signs and symptoms are the key to lowering these figures. Our Chief Executive and other members of staff and volunteers are invited to address and attend numerous groups and events each year with the aim of spreading this information as far and wide as possible.
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centre. They caused damage to parts of the building as well as equipment, resources and donations of food,
clothing and toiletries for our Kindness Kits. This was upsetting for the team and our beneficiaries however
with incredible support from our local community we were able to get back up and running within a week.
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JR Mills Member of Chartered Certified Accountants B3 Kingfisher House Team Valley Gateshead Tyne & Wear NE11 0JQ
## Statement 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. Notwithstanding 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 Act 2006 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 charity 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 accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law);
- select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
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The law requires that the trustees must no! approve the accounts uniess they are satsfied that they
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs. ofthe charity and of the surplus or deficd of the charity
for the year.
The Trustees are aiso responsible for maintaining adequate accounting records which disciose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the chanty and which are sufficient to show
and explain the chanty’s tansactons and enabie them to ensure ihat the financial statements comply
with the Companies Act 2006.and comply with regulations made under the Charities Act They are
also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasanabie steps far
ine prevention and detection offraud and other iregularities.
The Trustees ave aise responsible for the contents of the Trustees’ Report, and the statutory
responsibilities of the Independent Examiner in relation to the Trustees’ Report is timited fo examirong
the report and ensuring that, on the face of the report. there are no maternal inconsistencies with the
figures cisclosed in the financial statements.
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Practice for Accounting and Reporting by Charities} 2915, (a8 amended by the Bulletin issued in Cetsber
2015 and appheabie te a] accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2099), (The SORF), and in
accertance with the Financial Reporting Standard 102.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part {6 of the
Companies Act 2006, applirab‘e to companies subject to the small company’s regime
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## Fighting All Cancers Together Report of the Independent Examiner to the Trustees of the charitable company on the accounts for the year ended 30 June 2025
| report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of the charitable company on pages 12 to 70 for the year ended 30 June 2025 which have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) and with the Financial Reporting Standard 102, (effective 1st January 2016) as modified by 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 ist January 2019), (The SORP), published by the Charity Commission in England & Wales (CCEW) , and under the historical cost convention and the accounting policies set out on page 47-59.
## Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and the Independent Examiner and the basis of the report
As described on page 9, you, the charitable company's Trustees, who are also the Directors of the Company for the purposes of Company law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the Companies Act 2006, the Charities Act 2011 and all other applicable law and with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, applicable to smailer entities, and for being satisfied that the financial statements give a true and fair view.
The Trustees consider that the audit requirement 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 the 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 2006. As a consequence, the Trustees have elected that the financial statements be subject to independent examination.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements are not required to be audited under any legal provision, or otherwise, and are eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:a) examine the financial statements of the charity under Section 145 of the Act: b) follow the applicable procedures in the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
## Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement and scope of work undertaken
Since the charitable company's gross income exceeded £250,000, the charitable company's examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Act. | confirm that | am qualified to undertake the examination because | am an authorised member of 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 5145 of the Act. In carrying out my examination, | have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 146(5)(b) of the Act setting out the duties of an independent examiner in relation to the conducting of an independent examination. An independent examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charitable company and of the accounting systems employed by the charitable company and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from you, as Trustees, concerning such matters. The purpose of the examination is to establish as far as possible that there have been no breaches of charity legislation and that, on a test basis of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures made, the financial statements comply with the SORP. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and information supplied by the Trustees in the course of the examination is not subjected to audit tests or enquiries and does not cover all the matters that an auditor would consider in arriving at an opinion. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limited assurance that an independent examination can provide
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Consequently, |! do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the financial statements, and in particular, | express no opinion as to whether the financial statements give a irue and fair view of the affairs of the charity, and my report is limited to the matters set out in the statement below.
| planned and performed my examination so as to satisfy myself that the objectives of the independent examination are achieved and before finalising the report | obtained written assurances from the Trustees of all material matters.
## Independent Examiner's Statement, Report and Opinion
Subject to the limitations upon the scope of my work as detailed above, | have completed my examination: and can confirm that:-
The accounts of this charitable company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006;
The gross income of the charitable company in the year ended 30 June 2025 appears to exceed the sum specified in Section 145(3) of the Act, namely £250000, and that |! am qualified to act as Independent Examiner in accordance 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 récords were not kept in respect of the charity as required by Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and Section 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 concerning the form and content of accounts set out in section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair 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 (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).
| 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.
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## Statement of Financial Activities (including the Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 30 June 2025, as required by the Companies Act 2006)
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|SORP|Current year|Current year|Current year|Prior Year|
|Ref|Unrestricted|Restricted|Total|Funds|Total|Funds|
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|£|£|£|£|
|income|&|Endowments|from:|
|Donations|&|Legacies|Al|353,400|159,548|512,948|665,832|
|Charitable|activities|A2|-|-|-|23,474|
|Other trading|activities|A3|12,119|-|12,119|15,564|
|Investments|A4|21,603|-|21,603|20,670|
|Other|AS|7,465|:|7,465|-|
|Total|income|A|394,587|159,548|554,135|725,540|
|Expenditure|on:|
|Raising|funds|B1|2,514|-|2,514|22,570|
|Charitable|activities|B2|129,724|159,548|289,272|313,487|
|Total|expenditure|B|132,238|159,548|291,786|336,057|
|Net|income|for the year|262,349|-|262,349|389,483|
|Net|income|after transfers|Cc|262,349|-|262,349|389,483|
|Net movement|in|funds|262,349|:|262,349|389,483|
|Reconciliation|of|funds:-|E|
|Total|funds|brought forward|1,148,425|271,955|1,420,380|1,030,899|
|Total funds|carried|forward|1,410,774|271,955|1,682,729|1,420,382|
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The 'SORP Ref indicated above is the classification of income 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 Balance Sheet.
A Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses is included as a primary statement in these accounts.
All activities derive from continuing operations
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## Fighting All Cancers Together - Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30 June 2025
## The notes attached on pages 47 to 70 form an integral part of these accounts.
## Fighting All Cancers Together - Analysis of prior year total funds, as required by paragraph 4.2 of the SORP
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|Donations & Legacies|Aj|157,035|508,797|665,832|
|Charitable activities|A2|23,474|-|23,474|
|Othertrading activities|A3|15,564|-|15,564|
|Investments|A4|20,670|-|20,670|
|Other|A5|-|-|-|
|Total income|A|216,743|508,797|725,540|
|Expenditure on:|||||
|Raising funds|B1|22,570|-|22,570|
|Charitable activities|B2|76,649|236,838|313,487|
|Other|B3|-|-|-|
|Tax on surplus on ordinary activiti|B3|-|-|-|
|Other taxation|B3|-|-|-|
|Total expenditure|B|99,219|236,838|336,057|
|Netgainson investments|B4|-|-|.|
|Netincome fortheyear||117,524|271,959|389,483|
|Transfers between funds|Cc|-|-|-|
|Net income aftertransfers||117,524|271,959|389,483|
|Netmovement in funds||117,524|271,959|389,483|
|Reconciliation offunds:-|E||||
|Total funds broughtforward||1,030,899|-|1,030,899|
|Totalfundscarriedforward||1,148,423|271,959|1,420,382|
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## The notes attached on pages 47 to 70 form an integral part of these accounts.
## Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses for the year ended 30 June 2025
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|Net|excess|of income|over expenditure|from|operations|before|tax|262,346|117,527|
|Realised|gains|on|disposals|of social|investments|which|are|programme|related|-|-|
|Income from|operations|before|tax in|the|Statement of Financial Activites|262,346|117,527|
|Add/(deduct)|non|income|and expenditure|items:-|
|Grants|for|the|acquisition|of fixed|assets|-|271,956|
|Net Movement|in|funds|before|taxation|262,346|389,483|
|Funds|generated|in|the year as shown|on|Statement|of Financial|Activities|262,346|389,483|
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|Funds|generated|in|the|year as|detailed|in|the SOFA|262,349|389,483|
|Resources|applied|on|functional|fixed|assets|(2,652)|(536,727)|
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|Net|resources|available to fund|charitable|activities|259,697|(147,244)|
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## Fighting All Cancers Together - Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30 June 2025
Movements in revenue and capital funds for the year ended 30 June 2025
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|Accumulated funds brought forward|649,731|-|649,731|1,030,899|
|Recognised gains and losses before
transfers|262,349|-|262,349|389,483|
||912,080|-|$12,080|1,420,382|
|(From)/To unrestricted revenue funds|-|-|-|(770,650)|
|Closing revenue funds|912,080|-|912,080|649,732|
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|At 1 July|||566,155|974,848|
|Transfer (to)/from revenue accumulated funds|||260,000|(408,693)|
|At 30June|||826,155|566,155|
The purposes for which these funds have been designated are described in Note 22 to the accounts.
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|At 1 July|498,693|271,956|770,649|-|
|Transfer (to)/from revenue funds|-|-|-|770,649|
|At30June|498,693|271,956|770,649|770,649|
|The purposes ofthetransfers to fixed asset funds are described
policy ‘Accounting for capital grants and fixed asset funds'||in Note22 tothe accounts and underthe accounting|||
|Summary of funds|Unrestricted|Restricted|Total|LastYear|
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|Revenue accumulated funds|85,925|-|85,925|83,577|
|Revenue designated funds|826,155|-|826,155|566,155|
|Fixed asset funds|498,693|271,956|770,649|770,649|
|Totalfunds|1,410,773|271,956|1,682,729|1,420,381|
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## Fighting All Cancers Together Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 30 June 2025 as required by the Companies Act 2006
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|Income from operations|406,257|328,407|
|Refunds from HMRC on gift aided donations|118,810|104,507|
|Investment income|||
|Interest receivable|21,603|20,670|
|Other operating income|7,465|-|
|Gross income in the year before exceptional items|554,135|453,584|
|Gross income in the year including exceptional items|554,135|453,584|
|Expenditure|||
|Charitable expenditure, excluding depreciation and amortisation|282,976|309,209|
|Depreciation and amortisation|1,689|68|
|Fundraising costs|2,514|22,570|
|Governance costs|4,610|4,210|
|Realised losses on disposals ofsocial investments which are programme related|-|-|
|Total expenditure in the year|291,789|336,057|
|Netincome before tax in the financialyear|262,346|117,527|
|Taxon surplus on ordinary activities|-|-|
|Netincome aftertax in the financial year|262,346|117,527|
|Retained surplus forthefinancial year|262,346|117,527|
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In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006, the headings and subheadings used in the Income and Expenditure account have been adapted to reflect the special nature of the charity's activities.
The notes attached on pages 47 to 70 form an integral part of these accounts.
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|Fixed|assets|A|
|Tangible|assets|12|A2|779,034|778,071|
|Investments|held|as|fixed|assets|13|A4|2|2|
|Total|fixed assets|779,036|778,073|
|Current|assets|B|
|Debtors|14|B2|90,656|30,852|
|Investments|held|as|current|assets|15|B3|735,000|535,000|
|Cash|at|bank|and|in|hand|B4|168,451|161,329|
|Total|current assets|994,107|727,181|
|Creditors:|amounts|falling|due|within|
|one|year|16|C1|(90,415)|(84,872)|
|Net|current assets|903,692|642,309|
|The|total|net assets|of the charity|1,682,728|1,420,381|
|The|total|net|assets|of the|charity|are|funded|by|the funds|of the|charity,|as|follows:-|
|Restricted|funds|
|Restricted|Fixed|Asset|Funds|19|D2|271,956|271,956|
|271,956|271,956|
|Unrestricted|Funds|
|Unrestricted|Revenue|Funds|19|D3|85,924|83,577|
|85,924|83,577|
|Designated|Funds|
|Designated|Revenue|Funds|19|D3|826,155|566,155|
|Designated|Fixed|Asset|Funds|19|D3|498,693|498|693|
|1,324,848|1,064,848|
|Total|charity funds|1,682,728|1.420.381|
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|Cash|flows|from|operating|activities|
|Net|cash|provided|by|operating|activities|as|shown|below|A|(11,826)|327,412|
|Cash|flows|from|investing|activities|
|Interest|received|21,603|20,670|
|Purchase|of property,|plant and|equipment|(2,652)|(536,726)|
|Net cash|provided|by|investing|activities|B|18,951|(516,056)|
|Cash|flows|from|financing|activities|
|Net cash|provided|by|financing|activities|ie|-|-|
|Overall|cash|provided|by|all|activities|AtBt+C|7,125|-|(188,644)|
|Cash|movements|
|Change|in|cash|and|cash|equivalents|from|activities|in|the|
|year ended|30 June 2025|7.125|(188,644)|
|Cash|and|cash|equivalents|at|1|July 2024|161,329|349.974|
|Cash|at bank and|in|hand|less|overdrafts|at 30 June|168,454|161,330|
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## Reconciliation of net income to net cash flow from operating activities
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|Net|income|as shown|in the|Statement|of Financial|Activities|262,349|389,483|
|Adjustments|for|:-|
|Depreciation|charges|1,689|68|
|Write|downs|of|investments|-|.|
|Net|unrealised|losses|on|investment|assets|-|-|
|Dividends,|interest and|rents from|investments|(21,603)|(20,670)|
|Decrease|in|current asset investments|(200,000)|(18,000)|
|Decrease|in|debtors|(59,804)|30,005|
|Increase|in|creditors,|excluding|loans|5,543|(63,474)|
|Net cash|provided|by|operating|activities|A|(11,826)|327,412|
|Analysis|of cash|and|cash|equivalents|
|2025|2024|
|£|£|
|Cash|in|hand|at|for the|year ended|30|June|2025|157,802|150,924|
|Notice|deposits|-|(less|than|3|months)|10,652|10,405|
|Total|cash and|cash|equivalents|168,454|161,329|
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|of|year|Flows and|of|year|
|Cash|161,329|7,122|168,451|
|Cash|Equivalents|10,405|247|10,652|
|171,734|7,369|179,103|
|Finance|lease|obligations|-|228|228|
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' . Fighting All Cancers Together Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2025
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- 4 Accounting policies
## Policies relating to the production 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 with the Financial Reporting Standard 102, (effective 1st January 2016) and '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), published by the Charity Commission in England & Wales (CCEW) , effective January 2016, , and in accordance with all applicable law in the charity's jurisdiction of registration, except that the charity has prepared the financial statements in accordance with 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 ist January 2019), (The SORP), in preference to the previous SORP, the SORP 2005, which has been withdrawn, notwithstanding the fact that the extant statutory regulations, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 refer explicitly to the SORP 2005. This has been done to accord with current best practice.
## Going Concern
The charitable activities are entirely dependent on continuing grant aid and voluntary donations as well as trading revenues. As a consequence, the going concern 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 2020, 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 statements. Other than these matters, the Trustees are not aware of any material uncertainites about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
## Risks and future assumptions
## The charity is a public benefit entity.
## Policies relating to categories of income and income recognition.
## Nature of income
Gross income represents the value, net of value added tax and discounts, of goods provided to customers and work carried out in respect of services provided to customers.
## Categories of Income
Income is categorised as income from exchange transactions (contract income) and income from non-exchange transactions (gifts), investment income and other income.
Income from exchange transactions is received by the charity for goods or services supplied under contract or where entitlement is subject to fulfilling performance related conditions. The income the charity receives is approximately equal in value to the goods or services supplied by the charity to the purchaser. Income from a non-exchange transaction is where the 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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## Income recognition
Income, whether from exchange or non exchange transactions, is recognised 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 reduction 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 shareholder's right to receive payment is established.
Income subject to terms 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.
## Accounting for deferred income and income received in advance
Where terms and conditions relating to income have not been met or uncertainty exists as to whether the charity can meet any terms or conditions otherwise within its control, income is not recognised but is deferred as a liability until it is probable that the terms or conditions imposed can be met.
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 asa liability and shown on the balance sheet as deferred income. Deferred income is released to income in the reporting period in which the performance-related or other conditions that limit recognition are met.
When income from a grant or donation has not been recognised due to the conditions 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 once those conditions are met. Where time related conditions are imposed or implied by a funder, then the income is apportioned to the time periods concerned,and, where applicable, is accounted for as a liability and shown on the balance sheet as deferred income. When grants are received in advance of the expenditure on the activity funded by them, but there are no specific time related conditions, 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 prevent recognition of the income concerned, but a liability to any repayment is recognised when repayment becomes probable.
## Income from legacies
Income from legacies is recognised when the charity has sufficient evidence 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 received by the charity, and the amount to be received can be estimated with sufficient accuracy, and that any conditions attached to the legacy are either within the control of the 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 payment 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 uncertainty as to the amount of the payment, details of the legacy aredisclosed as a contingent asset until the criteria 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 doubtful 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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## t * Fighting All Cancers Together Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2025 Donated goods, facilities and services
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Donated fixed assets are recognised at the current fair value. All such 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 outweigh the benefits, the donated goods 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 receipt. When the goods are distributed freely or for a nominal consideration, then the carrying amount is adjusted 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 income, and debited to trading stock.When trading stock is subsequently sold, or appropriated to meet an expense, then the carrying 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 ‘legacies 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 receipt. 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 replacement cost. 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 services 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,(provided 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 basis as a donation. The income from a membership subscription received by the charity where the subscription purchases the right to services or benefits is recognised as income from charitable activities. Policies relating to expenditure on goods and services provided to the charity.
## Recognition of liabilities and expenditure
A liability, and the related expenditure, is recognised when a legal or constructive obligation exists as a result of a past event, and when it is more likely than not that a transfer of economic benefits will be required 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 performance related grants, where the timing or the amount of the future expenditure required to settle the obligation are uncertain, give rise to a provision in the accounts, which is reviewed at the accounting year end. The provision is increased to reflect 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 respective funds and activities to which the provision relates.
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## Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2025 Allocating costs to activities
Direct costs that are specifically related to an activity are allocated to that activity. Shared direct costs and support costs are apportioned between activities.
The basis for apportionment, which is consistently applied, and proportionate to the circumstances, is :-
Staffing - on the basis of time spent in connection with any particular activity.
Staffing - on a per capita basis, based on the number of of people employed within any partiular activity. Premises related costs - on the proportion of floor area occupied by a particular activity.
Non specific support costs - on the basis of the usage of resources, in terms of time taken, capacity used, request made or other measures
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## Volunteers
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 more fully in Note6.
## Policies reiating 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 at the end of the financial period. Investment properties are not depreciated.
Fixed asset investments in unlisted equities are shown at the balance sheet date at the best estimate of their market value, where practicable. Where valuation techniques are considered unreliable or where, in the opinion of the trustees, the costs outweigh the benefits to the users of the accounts, the investment is included at cost, and a review is undertaken at each year end as to whether the asset should be written down.
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## Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are measured at their original cost value, or subsequent revaluation, or if donated, as described above. Cost value includes all costs expended in bringing the asset into its intended working condition.
Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets to their anticipated residual value over their estimated useful fives.
Freehold premises 0 % straight line Plant and machinery 33.33 % straight line
A regular annual review of the likelihood of asset impairment is undertaken.
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Gifts of tangible fixed assets or grants of a capital nature, given for the purposes of acquiring specific assets to be fully utilised in the furtherance of the objects of the charity, are credited to fixed asset funds 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 hold the asset on an ongoing basis for a specific purpose, then the fixed asset fund so created is categorised as a restricted fixed asset fund, and the relevant restrictions are noted in the fixed asset note 12.
Where the terms of the gift are met once the asset is acquired, so allowing the charity to use the asset on an unrestricted basis, including the right to receive the proceeds of any future sale of the asset on an unrestricted basis, then the fixed asset fund so created is categorised as a designated fixed asset fund.
When asseis are acquired for the furtherance of the charity's objects, utilising the charity's own unrestricted funds, a transfer is made from unrestricted funds to a designated fixed asset fund.
Whether acquired with unrestricted or restricted funds, the asset acquired is initially shown in the balance 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 asset,a transfer is made from the relevant fixed asset funds 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 ail fixed asset funds shall equate to the net book value of fixed assets.
In the first year that this policy was adopted, a transfer to fixed asset funds was made equivaient to the net book value of the assets.
Any residual liability to the donor arising from, for example, the asset's future sale, is disclosed as a contingent liability unless the event that would trigger repayment of the grant becomes probabie in which casea liability for repayment is recognised.
Insofar as this policy relates to Government grants and to the extent that it may be a departure from 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 201 9), (The SORP), such departure is justified on the basis that it is in order to comply with the SORP
## Debtors
Debtors are measured at their recoverable amounts at the balance sheet date.
## Creditors and provisions
Creditors are recognised on the accruals basis in accordance with normal accounting policies.
## Financial instruments including cash and bank balances
Cash held by the charity is included at the amount actually held and counted at the year end. Bank balances, whether in credit or overdrawn, are shown at the amounts properly reconciled to the bank statements.
## Pensions - defined contribution schemes
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions are charged to the profit and loss account as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.
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Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance. of the general objectives of the charity.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the Trustees for particular purposes.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal or as implied by law.
There are no endowment funds.
2 Liability to taxation The Trustees consider that the charity satisfies the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the Charity is potentially 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 are applied exclusively on the specific charitable objects of the charity and for no other purpose. Value Added Tax is not recoverable by the charity, and is therefore included in the relevant costs in the Statement of Financial Activities.
## 3 Winding up or dissolution of the charity
If upon winding up or dissolution of the charity there remain any assets, after the satisfaction of all debts and liabilities, the assets represented by the accumulated fund shall be transferred to some other charitable body or bodies having similar objects to the charity. 4 Significance of financial instruments to the charity's position
There are no significant implications of such matters.
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Depreciation of owned fixed assets 1,689 68
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## 6 The contribution of volunteers
The charity depends on the support of its volunteers, which is much appreciated. The charity had 612 Volunteers who donated 3,791 hours helping with additional services offered. The arrangements with volunteers are
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## Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2025 7 Staff costs and emoluments
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|Gross|Salaries|excluding|trustees|and|key|management|personnel|117,770|144,393|
|Employer's|National|Insurance|for|ail|staff|6,511|6,652|
|Employer's|operating|costs|of defined|
|contribution|pension|schemes|5,960|4,647|
|Total|salaries, wages|and|related|costs|130,241|155,692|
|The|average|number|of part|time|staff employed’in|the|year was|2|5|
|The|average|number of|full|time|staff employed|in|the|year was|3|3|
|The|estimated|full|time|equivalent number|of|all|staff employed|in|the|year was|5|8|
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Neither the trustees nor any persons connected with them have received any remuneration from the charity or any related entity, either in the current or prior year.
No employees received emoiuments (excluding pension costs) in excess of £60,000 per annum.
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|Pension|contributions|paid|by the|employer|4,568|4201|
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## 8 Defined contribution pension schemes
Any liabilites and assets associated with the scheme are shown under debtors and creditors.
## 9 Remuneration and payments to Trustees and persons connected with them
No trustees or persons connected with them received any remuneration fram the charity, or any related entity.
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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2025 10 Deferred income - Unrestricted and Designated funds
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|Sundry items under£1000||723|723|-||-|
|Great North Run||1,790|1,790|480||480|
|Rental Income||1,000|-|-||1,000|
|Annual Bail||-|-|1,805||1,805|
|Total||3,513|2,513|2,285||3,285|
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|These deferrals are included in creditors||||3,285||3,513|
|PriorYear||Opening|Released|Received|Deferred||
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|Sundry items under£1000||1,142|1,142|723||723|
|2023Annual Ball||9,376|9,376|-||-|
|Great North Run||1,086|1,086|1,790||1,790|
|Rental Income||2,250|2,250|1,000||1,000|
|Total||13,854|13,854|3,513||3,513|
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|The deferrals included in creditors relate to funding specified by the funders as relating to
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|Deferred income - Restricted funds|||||||
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|Sundry items under£1000||800|800|941||941|
|Walk theWalk||54,410|54,410|65,099|65,099||
|Wates Family Grant||266|266|-||-|
|Sports England||2,078|2,078|-||-|
|The Community Foundation - Kindness Kits||4,883|4,883|-||-|
|DFW Foundation||844|844|-||-|
|Armold Clark||-|-|1,000|1,000||
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|Sundry items under£1000|£1000||-|800|800|
|Newcastle Building Society||2,475|2,475|-|-|
|Walk theWaik||99,564|99,564|54,410|54,410|
|The Community Foundation (Northern Gas Networks)||9,956|9,956|-|-|
|Gateshead Council|-Warm Spaces|500|500|-|-|
|Wates Family Grant||-|-|266|266|
|Sports England||-|-|2,078|2,078|
|TheCommunity Foundation - Kindness Kits||-|-|4,883|4,883|
|DFW Foundation||-|-|844|844|
|Total||112,495|112,495|63,281|63,281|
|||||2024||
|||||£||
|These deferrals are included in creditors||||63,281||
|The deferrais included in creditors relate to funding specified by the funders as relating to specific periods and represent
those parts ofrestricted funds which relate to periods subsequent to the accounting yearend and are treated as grants in
advance, or, alternatively ,where there are conditions which must be fulfilled prior to entitlement or use of the restricted||||||
|funds by the charity .||||||
|Tangible fixed assets||||||
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Buildings|Plant&
Machinery|Motor
Vehicles|Total|
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|At 1 July2024
Additions||810,837
2,652|27,271
-|-
-|838,108
2,652|
|At30June 2025||813,489|27,271|-|840,760|
|Depreciation||||||
|At 1 July2024||40,188|19,849|-|60,037|
|Charge fortheyear||-|1,689|.|4,689|
|At 30June2025||40,188|21,538|-|61,726|
|Net book value||||||
|At30June 2025||773,301|5,733|-|779,034|
|At30June2024||770,649|7,422|-|778,071|
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|02 July2023|281,495|19,886|-|301,381|
|Additions|529,342|7,385|-|536,727|
|30June 2024|810,837|27,271|-|838,108|
|Depreciation|||||
|02 July2023|40,188|19,781|-|59,969|
|Charge for the year|-|68|-|68|
|30June 2024|40,188|19,849|-|60,037|
|Net book value|||||
|30June 2024|770,649|7,422|-|778,071|
|01July2023|241,307|105|=|241,412|
A significant element of the fixed assets were acquired with the aid of grants and there are restrictions upon the manner in which the assets can be dealt with imposed by the grant making authorities. All assets are used for direct charitable purposes.
## 13 Investments held as fixed assets
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|Carrying values of investments||||||
|At 1 July2024|2||-|-|2|
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|Analysis between fairvalue and historical cost||||||
|Investments as above held at fairvalue|2||-|-|2|
|Debtors||||||
|||||2025|2024|
|||||£|£|
|Trade debtors||||1,615|10,912|
|Amounts owed bygroup undertakings and undertakings in which the charity||has|4|||
|participating interest:||||80,181|12.239|
|Prepayments and accrued income||||8,860|7,701|
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15 Investments held as current assets at market value at 30 June 2025
|||||2025||2024|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||£||£|
||Cash on deposit - more than 3 months notice|||735,000||535,000|
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|16|Creditors: amounts falling due within one year|||2025||2024|
|||||£||£|
||Trade creditors|||7,979||9,278|
||Accruals|||6,955||6,582|
||Deferred Income - Unrestricted & designated funds|||3,285||3,513|
||Deferred Income - Restricted funds|||70,043||63,281|
||PAYE, NICVATand othertaxes|||1,453||1,589|
||Other creditors|||700||629|
|||||90,415||84,872|
|17|Income and Expenditure accountsummary|||2025||2024|
|||||£||£|
||At 1 July 2024|||1,148,426||1,030,899|
||Transfers in for the year|||-||-|
||At 1 July2024|||1,148,426||1,030,899|
||Surplus aftertaxfortheyear|||262,346||117,527|
||At30June2025|||1,410,772||1,148,426|
|18|Particulars ofhow particularfunds are represented|by assetsand liabilities|||||
||At30June2025|Unrestricted|§Designated|Restricted||Total|
|||funds|funds|funds||Funds|
|||£|£|£||£|
||Tangible Fixed Assets|8,385|498,693|271,956||779,034|
||Investments at valuation:-||||||
||Fixedasset investments|2|-|-||2|
||CurrentAssets|167,952|826,155|-||994,107|
||Current Liabilities|(90,415)|-|-||(90,415)|
|||85,924|1,324,848|271,956‘1,682,728|‘1,682,728||
||At 1 July2024|Unrestricted|Designated|Restricted||Total|
|||funds|funds|funds||Funds|
|||£|£|£||£|
||Tangible Fixed Assets|7,422|498,693|271,956||778,074|
||Investments at valuation:-||||||
||Fixed asset investments|2|-|-||2|
||CurrentAssets|161,026|566,155|-||727,181|
||Current Liabilities|(84,872)|-|-||(84,872)|
|||83,578|1,064,848|271,9561,420,382.|1,420,382.||
## 18 Particulars of how particular funds are represented by assets and liabilities
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|||Funds brought
Movement in
forwardfrom —funds in 2025|Funds brought
Movement in
forwardfrom —funds in 2025|Funds brought
Movement in
forwardfrom —funds in 2025|Transfers
between|Funds carried
forward to|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||2024||funds in 2025||2026|
||||See|Note 20
See Note 21|||
|||£||£|£|£|
||Unrestrictedanddesignated funds:-||||||
||Unrestricted Revenue Funds|83,576||262,349|(260,000)|85,925|
||Designated Revenue Funds|566,155||-|260,000|826,155|
||Designated FixedAssetFunds|498,693||-|-|498,693|
||Total unrestrictedand designated funds|1,148,424||262,349|-|1,410,773.|
||Restricted funds:-||||||
||Restricted FixedAsset Funds|271,956||-|-|271,956|
||Total restricted funds|271,956||~|-|271,956|
||Total charityfunds|1,420,380||262,349|-|1,682,729|
|20|Analysis ofmovements in funds overthe year as shown in Note||19||||
||||||Other||
|||Income|Expenditure||Gains &|Movement|
|||||Losses||in funds|
|||2025||2025|2025|2025|
|||£||£|£|£|
||Unrestrictedanddesignatedfunds:-||||||
||Unrestricted Revenue Funds|394,587||(132,238)|-|262,349|
||Restricted funds:-||||||
||WaittheWalk|89,309||(89,309)|-|-|
||MatrixCauses Fund|2,945||(2,945)|-|-|
||Wates Family Enterprise Trust|130||(130)|-|-|
||Sports Council England|2,077||(2,077)|-|-|
||DFW Foundation|844||(844)|-|-|
||Community Foundation - Kindness kits|4,887||(4,887)|-|-|
||Gatehead Council - Food|4,200||(4,200)|-|-|
||Community Foundation - Kellett Fund|30,000||(30,000)|-|-|
||The Rotherly Trust|800||(800)|-|-|
||The Hadian Trust|500||(500)|-|-|
||Community Foundation - Ringtons|4,059||(4,059)|||
||Joicey Trust|2,000||(2,000)|||
||Morrisons|8,358||(8,358)|||
||VCSE Health Alliance in Gateshead|4,439||(4,439)|||
||TSG Foundation|5,000||(5,000)|||
|||554,135||(291,786)|-|262,349|
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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2025 21 Details of transfers between funds
The transfers shown in note 19 above are:2025 £ To/(from) Unrestricted Revenue Funds in accordance with the accounting policy ‘Accounting for capital grants and fixed asset funds’. (260,000) To/(from) Designated Revenue Funds 260,000 Net transfers - The purposes for which which the funds as funds as as Unrestricted and designated funds:These funds are held for the meeting the objectives of the charity, and to Unrestricted Revenue Funds provide reserves for future activities, and , subject to charity legislation, are free from all restrictions on their use. Unrestricted Revaluation Reserve This fund represents the unrestricted surplus arising on the revaluation of the charity's assets. The fund is monies earmarked by the trustees for further development of Designated Revenue Funds the FACT forever home. Designated Fixed Asset Funds Ms purpose of these funds is described under the accounting policy ‘Accounting for capital grants and fixed asset funds’. Restricted funds:Restricted Fixed Asset Funds The purpose of these funds is described under the accounting policy Accounting for capital grants and fixed asset funds’. Restricted Revatuation Reserve This fund represents the restricted surplus arising on the revaluation of the charity's assets.
## 22 The purposes for which which the funds as funds as as
## 23 Ultimate controlling party
The charity is under the control of its legal members.
Every member of the charity is obliged to 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 a member.
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## This analysis is classsified by conventional nominal descriptions and not by activity.
## 24 Donations, Grants and Legacies
||||Currentyear|Currentyear|Current year|PriorYear|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||Unrestricted|Restricted|Total Funds|Total Funds|
||||Funds|Funds|||
||||2025|2025|2025|2024|
||||£|£|£|£|
|Donations
and_|gifts|from|||||
|individuals|||||||
|Refunds from HMRC on giftaided donations|||118,810|-|118,810|104,507|
|Siemens|||29,733|.|29,733|:|
|Newcastle University|||3,389|.|3,389|;|
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nares|||3,893|-|3,893|4,387|
|NorthStandard Limited|||1,500|-|1,500|2,500|
|Kavli|||3,000|-|3,000|3,000|
|Tynedesign Limited|||43,724|.|43,724|;|
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|National Highways|||-|-|-|10,000|
|Beaverbrooks|||||||
||||-|-|-|1,800|
|Construction Centre Awards 2024|||||||
||||-|-|-|3,140|
|GHD Rugby Club|||-|-|-|2,155|
|Pentland Brants|||||||
||||-|-|-|2,000|
|Lesley Hammond|||-|-|-|4,500|
|Total donations and gifts from
individuals|||261,049|-|SO
261,049|———
134,969|
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Unrestricted
Funds|Currentyear
Restricted
Funds|Currentyear
Total Funds|PriorYear
TotalFunds|
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|Legacies receivable|||||||
|JSene|||10,051|-|10,051|.|
|Totallegaciesreceivable|||10,051|-|10,051|-|
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|Current year|Currentyear|Current year|Prior Year|
|Unrestricted|Restricted|Total Funds|‘Total|Funds|
|Funds|Funds|
|2025|2025|2025|2024|
|£|£|£|£|
|Revenue|grants|from|government and|
|public|bodies|
|Gatehead|DistriDistrict|Counciil|
|_|4,200|4,200|1,250|
|Community|Ownership|Fund|
|-|-|-|36,056|
|The|Big9|Lottery¥|-|The|Peoplesp|Project|
|-|-|-|38,030|
|Postcode|Lottery|50,000|.|50,000|_|
|Total|public sector revenue|grants|50,000|4,200|54,200|75,336|
|All|the|grants|in|the|prior year were|unrestricted.|
|Revenue|grants|from|government|and|public|bodies|-|Prior Year analysis|
|Prior Year|Prior Year|Prior Year|
|Unrestricted|Restricted|T|
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|2024|2024|2024|
|£|£|£|
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|Currentyear|Currentyear|Current year|Prior|Year|
|Unrestricted|Restricted|Total|Funds|Total|Funds|
|Funds|Funds|
|2025|2025|2025|2024|
|£|£|£|£|
|Revenue|grants|and|donations|from|
|non|public|bodies|
|Small|grants|individually|less than £1000|1,000|4,300|2,300|500|
|Gift|Aid|Donations|from|subsidiaries|
|-|-|-|145,156|
|Walk|the|Walk|
|.|89,309|89,309|2,945|
|Matrix|Causes|Fund|
|.|2,945|2,945|2,000|
|Rotherly Trust|-|-|-|5,870|
|Wates|Familyily|E|Enterpriseise|TTrust|
|-|130|130|1,852|
|Sportsports|C|Councilil|EnglanEngland|
|-|2,078|2,078|1,656|
|DFW|Foundation|
|-|844|844|4,775|
|Community|Foundation|
|.|4,887|4,887|.|
|Community|Foundation|-|Kellett|Fund|
|-|30,000|30,000|-|
|Community|Foundation|-|Ringtons|
|7|4,059|4,059|;|
|The Joicey Trust|2,000|2,000|.|
|Morrisons|
|-|8,358|8,358|-|
|VCSE|Health|Alliance|in|Gateshead|
|.|4,438|4,438|.|
|TSGSG|FoundationFoundati|5,000|5,000|
|Ballinger Charitable|Trust|17,000|47,000|
|NWH Group|2,900|2,900|
|Total|private sector revenue|grants|20,900|155,348|176,248|164,754|
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|Unrestricted|Restricted|
|Funds|Funds|Total|Funds|
|2024|2024|2024|
|£|£|£|
|Prior Year|1,999|162,755|164,754|
|Current year|Current year|Current year|Prior Year|
|Unrestricted|Restricted|Total|Funds|Total Funds|
|Funds|Funds|
|2025|2025|2025|2024|
|£|£|£|£|
|Capital|grants|from|government|and|
|public|bodies|
|The|Big9g|Lotteryry|-|The|PeoplesPp|Project}|-|-|-|10,000|
|Communityy|Ownership|P|Fund|
|-|-|-|250,000|
|Total|public|sector|capital|grants|-|-|-|260,000|
|All|the|grants|in|the|prior|year were|unrestricted.|
|Capital|grants|from|government and|public|bodies|-|Prior Year|analysis|
|Prior Year|Prior Year|
|Restricted|
|Funds|Total|Funds|
|2024|2024|
|£|£|
|Prior Year|260,000|260,000|
|Current year|Currentyear|Current|year|Prior Year|
|Unrestricted|Restricted|Total|Funds|— Total|Funds|
|Funds|Funds|
|2025|2025|2025|2024|
|£|£|£|£|
|Capital|grants|from|non|public|bodies|
|William|Leech|Foundation|
|-|-|-|2,000|
|The|Community|Foundation|Northern|Gas|
|Networks|°|.|.|9,956|
|Total|private sector|capita!|grants|-|-|-|11,956|
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|Capital|grants|from|non|public|bodies|-|Prior Year analysis|
|Prior Year|Prior Year|Prior Year|
|Unrestricted|Restricted|
|Funds|Funds|Total|Funds|
|2024|2024|2024|
|£|£|£|
|Prior Year|-|11,956|11,956|
|Current year|Currentyear|Current year|Prior Year|
|Unrestricted|Restricted|Total Funds|Total|Funds|
|Funds|Funds|
|2025|2025|2025|2024|
|£|£|£|£|
|Room|hire|income|
|£1,500Room|hirenincome|individuallyy|less|than|11,400|-|11,400|18,817|
|Total|Room|hire|income|11,400|-|11,400|18,817|
|Total|Donations,|Grants|and|Legacies|
|Total|Donations,|Grants|and|
|Legacies.|A1|eee353,400|159,548|__ 912,048|665,832|
|All|the|donations|and|gifts|in|the|prior year were|unrestricted.|
|.|Unrestricted|Restricted|Prior Year|
|Prior year|Funds|Funds|Total|Funds|
|2024|2024|2024|
|£|£|£|
|Total|Donations,|Grants|and|
|Legacies°|Al|157,035|508,797|665,832|
|25|Income|from|charitable|activities|-|Trading|Activities|
|Current year|Current year|Currentyear|Current year|Prior Year|
|Unrestricted|Restricted|Total|Funds|Total funds|
|Funds|Funds|
|2025|2025|2025|2024|
|£|£|£|£|
|Primary|purpose|and|ancillary|trading|
|Ticket Sales|-|-|:|23,474|
|Total|Primary|purpose|and|ancillary|
|trading|.|.|-|23,474|
|26|Total|Income from|charitable|activities|
|Total|income|from|charitable|trading|-|-|-|23,474|
|Total from|charitable|activities|A2|-|-|-|23,474|
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## 27 Income from other, non charitable, trading activities
|||Currentyear
Unrestricted
Funds|Currentyear
Restricted
Funds|Currentyear
TotalFunds|PriorYear
TotalFunds|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||2025|2025|2025|2024|
|||£|£|£|£|
|Incomefrom fundraising events||9,427|-|9,427|12,616|
|Sponsorships and social lotteries which
cannotbeconsideredpuredonations||2,692||2,692|2,948|
|Total from other activities|A3|12,119|-|12,119|15,564|
|Investment income||||||
|||Currentyear
Unrestricted
Funds|Currentyear
Restricted
Funds|Currentyear
TotalFunds|PriorYear
TotalFunds|
|||2025|2025|2025|2024|
|||£|£|£|£|
|Bank Interest Receivable||21,603|-|21,603|20,670|
|Total investment income|A4|21,603|-|21,603|20,670|
|Otherincome and gains||||||
|Current year||Currentyear
unrestrictea
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Kestrictea
Funds|Current year
TotalFund
otal
Funds|PriorYear
TotalFunds|
|||2025|2025|2025|2024|
|||£|£|£|£|
|Insurance claims -Revenue items||7,465|-|7,465|-|
|Totalotherincome|AS|7,465|-|7,465|-|
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Bank Interest Receivable Total investment income A4 29 Other income and gains Current year Insurance claims - Revenue items Total other income AS
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|Current|year|Currentyear|Currentyear|Prior Year|
|Current|Year|UnrestrictedFunds|RestrictedFunds|Total Funds|Total Funds|
|2025|2025|2025|2024|
|£|£|£|£|
|Gross wages|and|salaries|-|charitable|
|activities|14,921|74,935|89,855|101,382|
|Employers’|NI|-|Charitable|activities|3,641|722|4,363|4,710|
|Defined|contribution|pension|costs|-|
|charitable|activities|2,579|1,280|3,858|2,631|
|Travel|and|Subsistence|-|Charitable|
|Activities|2,417|7,386|9,803|10,233|
|Marketing|and|advertising|of|charitable|
|services|1,538|763|2,301|2,367|
|Service|resource|costs|14,547|25,411|39,958|36,416|
|Office|and|hub|utilisation|18,603|-|18,603|25,691|
|Venue|hire|1,468|825|2,293|1,067|
|Equipment|purchased|with|grant|-|5,465|5,465|9,582|
|Total|direct spending|B2a|59,714|116,787|176,499|194,079|
|All|the|expenditure|in|the|prior year was|unrestricted.|
|Prior Year|Prior Year|Prior Year|
|Prior|Year|UnrestrictedFunds|RestrictedFunds|Total Funds|
|2024|2024|2024|
|£|£|£|
|Gross wages|and|salaries|-|charitable|
|activities|910|100,472|101,382|
|Employers’|NI|-|Charitable|activities|1,038|3,672|4,710|
|Defined|contribution|pension|costs|-|
|charitable|activities|9|2,540|2,631|
|Travel|and|Subsistence|-|Charitable|
|Activities|10.233|10,233|
|Marketing|and|advertising|of charitable|
|Service|resource|costs|2,380|34,036|36,416|
|Office and|hub|utilisation|23,441|2,250|25,691|
|Venue|hire|227|840|1,067|
|Equipment|purchased|with|grant|-|9,582|9,582|
|Total|direct spending|B2a|29,127|164,952|194,079|
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## 31 Expenditure on charitable activities- Grant funding of activities
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||Unrestricted|Restricted|Total Funds|Total Funds|
||Current Year||Funds|Funds|||
||||2025|2025|2025|2024|
||||£|£|£|£|
||Grosswagesand salaries -
grantmaking activities||2.040
,|5772
‘|7.812
,|20,240|
||Employers’ NI - grantmaking activities||295|143|439|822|
||Defined contribution pension costs
grantmaking activities|-|502|:|“2|es|
||Total grantmaking costs|B2c|2,837|5,915|8,753|21,726|
||||PriorYear|PriorYear|PriorYear||
||Prior Year||Unrestricted
Funds|Restricted
Funds|TotalFunds||
||||2024|2024|2024||
||||£|£|£||
||Gross wages and salaries -
grantmaking activities||5,308|ta,Ge2|20,240||
||Employers’ NI - grantmaking activities||124|698|822||
||Defined contribution pension costs
grantmaking activities|-|277|587|664||
||Totalgrantmaking costs|B2c|5,709|16,017|21,726||
|32|Supportcosts forcharitable activities||||||
||Current Year||Currentyear
Unrestricted
Funds|Currentyear
Restricted
Funds|Currentyear
TotalFund
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eerans|
||||2025|2025|2025|2024|
||||£|£|£|£|
||Employee costs not includedin directcosts||||||
||Salaries - Administrative staff||7,625|12,478|20,103|22,771|
||Defined contribution pension cost -
administrative staff||917|683|1,600|1,352|
||Employers' NI -Administrative staff||852|857|1,709|1,120|
||Training and welfare - staff||513|-|513|605|
||Volunteer costs||||||
||Volunteers’ expenses||616|70|686|572|
||Premises Expenses||||||
||Rentpayable under operating leases||-|-|-|8,000|
||Ratesand watercharges||2,206|1,878|4,084|9,047|
||Light heatand power||14,815|6,935|21,750|14,906|
||Cleaning andwaste management
Premises repairs, renewalsand
maintenance
Propertyinsurance||1,848
12.099
:
4,596|1,957
746
460
834|3,805
19,559
5,430|2,366
1,765
6,176|
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Detailed analysis of income and expenditure for the year ended 30 June 2025 as required by the SORP 2015
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|Administrative|overheads|
|Telephone,|fax|and|internet|2,277|382|2,659|2,964|
|Stationery|and|printing|838|10|848|1,572|
|Subscriptions|to|periodicals|1,204|30|1,234|740|
|Hire|of equipment|-|-|-|276|
|Software|licences|and|expenses|5,082|2,690|7,772|7,288|
|Sundry|expenses|65|70|135|97|
|Professional|fees paid to|advisors|other than|the|auditor or examiner|
|Accountancy|fees|other|than|
|examination|or audit fees|4.947|513|“seo|080|
|Legal|fees|-|-|-|1,800|
|Other|legal|and|professional|-|-|-|5,473|
|Financial|costs|
|Bank|charges|377|-|377|434|
|Depreciation|&|Amortisation|in|total|for|1,689|-|1,689|68|
|Support costs|before|reallocation|62,566|36,847|99,413|93,472|
|Total|support costs|-|Current Year|62,566|36,847|99,413|93,472|
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|Current year|Current|year|Prior Year|
|Unrestricted|Restricted|
|Prior|Year|Funds|Funds|Total|Funds|
|2025|2025|2024|
|£|£|£|
|Employee|costs|not included in|direct costs|
|Salaries|-|Administrative|staff|2,532|20,239|22,771|
|Defined|contribution|pension|cost|-|
|administrative|staff|490|862|1,362|
|Employers’|Ni|- Administrative|staff|-|1,120|1,120|
|Training|and|welfare|-|staff|569|36|605|
|Volunteer|costs|
|Volunteers’|expenses|36|536|572|
|Premises|Expenses|
|Rent payable|under|operating|leases|4,000|4,000|8,000|
|Rates|and|water charges|7,138|1,909|9,047|
|Light|heat|and|power|8,205|6,701|14,906|
|Cleaning|and|waste|management|1,033|1,333|2,366|
|Premises|repairs,|renewals|and|
|maintenance|1,236|529|1,765|
|Property|insurance|1,149|5,027|6,176|
|Administrative|overheads|
|Telephone,|fax|and|internet|1,968|996|2,964|
|Stationery|and|printing|1,218|354|1,572|
|Hire|of equipment|102|174|276|
|Software|licences|and|expenses|3,008|4,280|7,288|
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## 2015
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|Professional fees paid|to|advisors|
|Accountancy fees other than|3,580|500|4,080|
|examination|or|audit|fees|
|Legal|fees|-|1,800|1,800|
|Other|legal|and|professional|-|5,473|5,473|
|Support costs|before|reallocation|37,603|55,869|93,472|
|Total|support|costs|-|Prior|Year|37,603|55,869|93,472|
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## 33 Other Expenditure - Governance costs
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|Current year|Currentyear|Current year|Prior Year|
|Current|Year|UnrestrictedFunds|RestrictedFunds|Total Funds|Total Funds|
|2025|2025|2025|2024|
|£|£|£|£|
|Independent|Examiner's|fees|4,610|-|4,610|4,210|
|Total|Governance|costs|4,610|-|4,610|4,210|
|All|the|expenditure|in|the|prior year was|unrestricted.|
|Total|Charitable|expenditure|
|Current year|Currentyear|Currentyear|Prior Year|
|Current|Year|UnrestrictedFunds|RestrictedFunds|TotalCra|FundTunds|Total|Funds|
|2025|2025|2025|2024|
|£|£|£|£|
|Total|direct spending|B2a|59,714|116,787|176,499|194,079|
|Total|grantmaking|costs|B2c|2,837|5,915|8,753|21,726|
|Total|support|costs|B2d|62,566|36,847|99,413|93,472|
|Total|Governance|cosis|B2e|4,610|-|4,610|4,210|
|Total|charitable expenditure|B2|129,727|159,549|289,275|313,487|
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## 34 Total Charitable expenditure
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|Prior Year|Prior Year|Prior Year|
|Prior|Year|UnrestrictedFunds|RestrictedFunds|Total Funds|
|2024|2024|2024|
|£|£|£|
|Total|direct|spending|B2a|29,127|164,952|194,079|
|Total|grantmaking|costs|B2c|5,709|16,017|21,726|
|Total|support|costs|B2d|37,603|55,869|93,472|
|Total|Governance|costs|B2e|4,210|-|4,210|
|Total|charitable|expenditure|B2|76,649|236,838|313,487|
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## 35 Expenditure on raising funds and costs of investment management
|CurrentYear||Currentyear
Unrestricted
Sunes|Currentyear
Restricted
Funds|Currentyear
TotalF**und**
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s|PriorYear
T
otalFunds|PriorYear
T
otalFunds|
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|||£|£|£||£|
|Cost of fundraising activities||2,514|-|2,514||22,570|
|Totalfundraisingcosts|B1|2,514|-|2,514||22,570|
All the expenditure in the prior year was unrestricted.
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