CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICES (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 CHARITY NUMBER 1142883 COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 07080573
CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 CONTENTS PA Trustees Report Ilncorporating Directors Annual Report} Independent Examinerfs Report Slalement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements
CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICES TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCORPORATING DIRECTORS, ANNUAL REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ststus: Company limited by guarantee Prlnclpal Address: 2-2a Gwydr Crescent Uplands Swansea SA2 OAA Tru5tee$: Mrs C. Kirby (Chaifl Mrs A. Gravell Mr M.J. Piper (Tieasurer) DrE.He Mr P. N. Hawkins Mrs S. Harries served throughout the year fesigned 4 February 2025 served throughout the year served throughout the year seNed throughout the year served throughout the year The directors have pleasure in presenting their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. Principal Activities The principal activity of the company throughout the year was to support individuals affected by cancer, whether they are a patient, family member, carer or friend. Charitable Status The company is a registered charity wilh the charity number 1142883 and is a company limited by guarantee. Directors: Mrs C. Kirby Mr M.J. Piper Mrs A. Gravell {resigned 4. February 20251 Mr P.N. Hawkins DrE.He Mrs S. Harries
CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICES TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCORPORATING DIRECTORS, ANNUAL REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Ob'ectives of the chari To provide information, emotional support and one to one counselling to anyone of any age affected by cancer. To initiate, develop and maintain new projects which meet the need of local communities, enhance participation, and improve the quality of people's lives. To identify and address the needs of socal communities through its outreach counselling service. To provide effective volunteering opportunities. To offer support by way of one to one counselling and emotional support at its information and support centre in Swansea. al Swansea Bay University Health Board premises in Nealh and Baglan and Y Bwthyn Newydd specialist palliative care centre at Princess of Wales hospital, 8ridgend. To work in partnership with other third sector organisalions wilh Ihe aim of supporting individuals through their cancer journey. To develop and mainlain links with local hospices, hospitals, GP surgeries, businesses, and industries. Activitle$ and review of the ear 8912 contacts were made during the year. including 3573 telephone and online support calls. The organisalion continues lo make ils support available across Swansea, and Neath Port Talbol, with limited support in Bridgend. Individuals now favour face to face support which is made available al the CISS cenlres and through our outreach home visit service in the community. Virtual support channels continue to be popular with some clients, allowing service users greater choice of how they access CISS support. The trustees would like to express their thanks to Swansea Bay University Health Board for its ongoing financial and operational assistance As part of the Swansea Bay University Health 8oard's third sector recommissioning programme, CISS was invited lo lender for the renewal of its service agreement to provide counselling and information support for people affected by cancer. CISS was accepted on to the tendering programme after successfully completing the due diligence process in July 2022, and the application process was underway as al the end of this financial year.
CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICES TRUSTEES, REPORT {INCORPORATING DIRECTORS, ANNUAL REPORTI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 CISS continues to provide counselling support to individuals and their familes under the care of Y Bwthyn Newydd specialist palliative care centre at Princess of Wales hospital, Bridgend. This includes telephone support and weekly attendarice by on of the CISS outreach counsellors. This is funded by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. The Trustees would also like to express their gratitude to all staff members and volunteers for their hard work and dedication during the year, CISS would like to thank all donors and shoppers for their support of our retail operation during the year. CISS continued to seek grants from differing charitable trusts across the UK. The Board would like to extend its thanks to those trusts that gave their financial support during the year. The organisation's reserves policy is reviewed on an annual basis, with retention of up lo three months operating costs, together with premises decommissioning costs, in the event of the winding up of the organisation. Advertisements are made on an ongoing basis for new members to join the organsalion's Board. The board are pleased with the performance of the charity during the year and consider the organisation to be in a strong position for the foreseeable future. Structure Governance and Mana ement Cancer Information & Support Services is a company limited by guarantee governed by ils Memorandum and Articles ofAssocialion dated 18, November 2009. The staff consist of 13 paid staff and two sessional workers, We are also lucky lo see 28 volunteers across the charity responsible for various duties inoluding volunteering their time on our Board of Trustees and working in our charity shops. Their donation of time ensures CISS is able continue to deliver its vital support to our service users at what can be a difficult time of their lives. The Board meets every six weeks lo ensure CISS progresses in line with their strategic direction. Staff meet quarterly lor more often if required) to discuss operational developments or issues that may arise. Counselling s18ff receive monthly supervision in line with BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) requirements.
CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICES TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCORPORATING DIRECTORS, ANNUAL REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Mana ement of the Charit The day lo day running of the organisalion is performed by salaried staff. Twslees and staff meet regularly where open and honest communication within the organisation is strongly encouraged. Volunteers meet regularly lo either receive training or communication on the charity's activities. Counselling supervision for staff and volunteer ¢ounsellors is undertaken within BACP guidelines. Trustees Trustees are appointed by the board. TrusteeslDire¢tors' Res onsibilities Company law requires the directors to prepare financial slalemenls for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure of the company for that period. In preparing those financial slalements, the directors are required lo.'_ select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently., make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent., prepare the financial slalements on a going concern basis unless il is inappropriate lo assume that the charity will continue in business., state whether the applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject lo any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial slatemenls. obsetve the methods and principles in the Charities SORP., The directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy al any lime the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Acl 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Amounts are presented within items in the slalement of financial activities and balance sheet, the directors have had regard lo the substance of the reported transaction or arrangement, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or practice.
CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICES TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCORPORATING DIRECTORS, ANNUAL REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Small Com Rules The report of the directors has been prepared taking advantage of the small companies exemption of section 415A of the Companies Act 2006. Approved by the Trustees on 24, November 2025 and signed on their behalf by Chair of Trustees Mrs C. Kirby
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICES I report on the accounts of the charily for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 7 to 14. Respectlve Responsibilities of Commlttee Members and Examlner The direclorsltrustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. They consider that an audit is not required for the year under section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, il is my responsibility lo: examine the accounls under section 145 of the 2011 Act., to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515)Ibl of the 2011 Act., and to stale whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examiner's Report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparisor) of the accounts presented with those records. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and the seeking of explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, consequently no opinion 55 given as to whether the accounts present a 'lrue and fair view, and the report is limited to those mallers sel out in the statement below. Independent Examiner's Statement In connection with my examination, no maller has come to my attention.. which gives me reasorlable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requiremenls.' to keep accounting records in accordance with se¢lion 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006,. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of Sections 394 and 395 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffeclive 1 January 2015}. Have not been mel.. or (2) lo which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. KATHRYN STALLARD, F.C.C.A. WILLIS JONES 64 WALTER ROAD SWANSEA SA14PT DATE: 24 November 2025
CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICES STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Notes Reslricled funds Unreslricled Total funds Total funds funds 2025 2024 INCOMING RESOURCES Grants 123605 123605 118441 FUNDRAISING Charity Shop5 lincluding gift aid) Recycling Others Donations & legacies (including gift aid) Investment income 975S1 1927 8577 3977 5503 97561 1927 8577 3977 5503 109209 3908 5485 38714 6118 241150 241150 281875 RESOURCES EXPENDED Fundraising and publicity 112781 112781 111261 NET INCOMING RESOURCES AVAILABLE 239872 239872 280749 CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE Wages and Salaries inc pension costs Training and recruilmenl Travelling expenses Lottery prizes Repairs, renewals and maintenance Telephone, lax and ernail Printing, slalionery and postage Refreshments Services Insurances Rent and rates Bank charges including Ebay Accountancy Depreciation Sundries Consultancy and professional fees Cleaning and waste removal Subscriptions Computer expenses 213364 160 4473 1225 3032 2253 1361 504 3181 3417 18295 4315 1800 1748 955 1432 3886 2430 27 213364 160 4473 1225 3032 2253 1361 504 3181 3417 18295 4315 1800 2415 955 1432 3886 2430 27 187481 226 4551 1175 826 2468 1542 504 4178 3016 18299 2928 1800 2150 596 712 3485 1459 30 667 TOTAL CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE 667 267858 268525 237426 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 667 267858 268525 237426 NET IEXPENDITUREII INCOME FOR THE YEAR BIFORWARD FUNDS TRANSFERS 16671 1382 1279861 253664 1286531 255046 43323 211723 FUNDS AT 31 MARCH 2026 715 225678 226393 255046 The slalement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year, All income and expenditure derived from continuing activities.
CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICES (COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 07080573) BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 Note 2025 2024 FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 6002 5381 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 4709 219817 2738 249471 224526 252209 CURRENT LIABILITIES Amounts falling due within one year 10 (41351 12544) NET CURRENT ASSETS 220391 249665 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 226393 255046 NET ASSETS 226393 255046 REPRESENTED BY:_ Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 13. 14 15 225678 715 253664 1382 226393 255046 These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies and in accordance with FRS 102 SORP. Approved by the Board of Directors on 24 November 2025.The directors consider that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to have an audit under the provisions of section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and confirmed that the members have not required the company lo obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trusleesldireclors acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006, and for preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the company and of ils profit for the year then ended in accordance with the requirements of section 394 and 395 of the Companies Act 2006 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of this Act relating to accounts, so far as applicable lo this company. L/LI Mrs C,. Kirby M. Piper Chairman Treasurer
CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting standard applicahle in the UK and the Republic of Ireland,, the Charities Statement of Recommended Practi¢e ISORP), FRS 102, and the Charities Act 2011. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Basis of accounting The accounts have been prepared under the limited cost conventions with items recognised al cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes lo these accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalement of Recommended Practice ISORPI applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021, and with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, and with the Chafilies Aot 2011. The Charity constilules a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. (bl Going Concem There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability lo continue. {c} Voluntary income Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when received. Gifts in kind are valued at their eslimaled value lo the charity and included under the appropriate headings. (dl Grants Grants including grants for the purchase of fixed assets are recognised in full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which they are received. {el Restricled funds Restricted funds are to be used for specified purposes as laid down by the donor. Expenditure which meets these criteria is identified to the fund. io Unrestricted funds Unreslricled funds are donations and other income received or generated for the objects of the charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds. Ig) Depreciation Tangible fixed assets other than freehold land are slated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated lo write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over their eslimaled useful economic lives on a straight line basis, as follows'.- Fixtures and fittings.. 200/0 on cost Office equipment.. 20,10 on cost
CANCER SNFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (CONT.) GRANTS RECEIVABLE 2025 2024 Unrestricted Funds Local Health Grodps and Charitable Trusts 123605 118441 TRUSTEES AND DIRECTORS REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES None of the trustees were remunerated or paid expenses during the year. There were no related party transactions. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S FEES Fees paid to the independent examiner in the year were £1,800 {2024'. £1,800). EMPLOYEES The average number of employees during the year was:. 2025 Number 2024 Number Manager Retail Lead counsellor Out reach counsellor 12 10 Their lolal remuneration was'.- 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Employers pension costs Social security costs 179449 3057 30858 153566 3057 30858 213364 187481 No employee received employee benefits of more than £33.029 during the year {2024', £32,590). 10
CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (CONT.) TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures and fillings Office equipment Total Cost Al 1 April 2024 Additions Disposals 14430 179 9958 2857 24388 3036 At 31 March 2025 14609 12815 27424 Depciall0n At 1 April 2024 Charge for the year Disposals 10452 1362 8555 1053 19007 2415 At 31 March 2025 11814 9608 21422 N8t Book Value At 31 March 2025 2795 3207 6002 At 31 March 2024 3978 1403 5381 As at 31. March 2025, fix.ures and fittings held in a restricted fund have a carrying value of £71512024.. £1,382) DEBTORS 2025 2024 General fund HMRC 3804 905 2165 573 4709 2738
CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ICONT.) CASH IN HAND AND BANK ACCOUNTS 2025 2024 General fund? bank accounl Cash in liand 219713 104 249394 77 219817 249471 10. CREDITORS . AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 other ¢redil?rs 4135 2544 4135 2544 The amounts falling due within one year have the following split:_ 2025 2024 Unrestricted fund oreditors 4135 2544 4135 2544 FUNDS Restricted Unrestricted Total As at 1 April 2024 1382 253664 255046 Movement in year 16671 127986) {28653) Transfer from unrestrinled As at 31 March 2025 715 225678 226393 12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025. 12
CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 {CONT.) 13. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS 2025 2024 INCOME Grants 123605 118441 OTHER INCOME Charity Shops (including gift aid) Others Donations & legacies {including gifl aid) Recycling Bank Interest 97561 8577 3977 1927 5503 109209 5485 38714 3908 6118 241150 281875 EXPENDITURE Fundraising and Publicity Wages and Salaries Training and recruitment Travelling expenses Lottery prizes Repairs, Renewals and Maintenance Telephone, Fax and E-mail Printing, Slalionery and Postage Refreshments Services Insurances Rent and Rates Bank Charges (including Ebayl Accountancy Depreciation Sundries Consultancy and Professional Fees Cleaning and waste removal SLJbscriplions CompAter expenses 1278 213364 160 4473 1225 3032 2253 1361 504 3181 3417 18295 4315 1800 1748 955 1432 3886 2430 27 1126 187481 226 4551 1175 826 2468 1542 504 4178 3016 18299 2928 1800 1483 596 712 3485 1459 30 269136 237885 SURPLUS OF (EXPENDITURE) OVER INCOME Blforward funds Transfer to restricted fund. 1279861 249244 43990 205254 BALANCE CIFWD 221258 249244 13
CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (CONT.) 14. WEST GLAMORGAN REGIONAL THIRD SECTOR FUNDING PROGRAMME - UNRESTRICTED 2025 2024 Grant received Excess of income over lexpendlture} Blforward funds 4420 4420 BALANCE CIFWD 4420 4420 15. COMIC RELIEF VSEF GRANT- RESTRICTED 2025 2024 Grant received Transfer from unrestricted funds Expenditure:. Depreciation {667) 16671 Excess of lexpenditurel over income Blforward funds 16671 1382 1667) 2049 BALANCE CIFWD 715 1382 14