**REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07762229 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1145312** 


## Molly Olly’s Wishes 

## Report of the Trustees 

## and 

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 




## Mollys Olly’s Wishes 

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 

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|Report of the Trustees|1 to  16|
|Independent Examiner's Report|17|
|Statement of Financial Activities|18|
|Balance Sheet|19|
|Notes to the Financial Statements|22|
|Detailed Statement of Financial Activities|30|





Molly Olly’s Wishes 


## Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 

## **Introduction from the Chair of the Board of Trustees of Molly Olly’s Wishes** 

I am delighted to present our report for Molly Olly’s Wishes, together with our financial statements, for the year ended 30 September 2025. 2024/25 is the thirteenth year that Molly Ollys has been helping children with life-threatening illnesses and their families across the UK. I, my fellow Trustees and the Charity’s staff and volunteers are delighted that we have been able to deliver over 5,500 wishes since the Charity was set up in 2012. For a small team, the numbers of children and families we have been able to help in Molly’s memory is truly gratifying and we know from the feedback we receive regularly that our work is very much appreciated by the families and by the healthcare professionals caring for them. The number of requests we receive for assistance continues to increase each year, and we are both honoured and fortunate that this demand continues to be supported by an increase in fundraising and donations by the Charity supporters, both individuals and organisations. 

Whilst our support to individuals through our wishes programme, and the donation of our therapeutic lion Olly The Brave and his storybooks form the core of our charitable services, our work with Birmingham Children’s Hospital to develop and strengthen the Paediatric Palliative Care Services in the West Midlands represents a very important and significant part of the Charity’s work. We are delighted to have completed funding of the training programme enabling two further consultants to gain the relevant specialist skills and expertise, and to have now commenced the two-year funding of a new Paediatric Palliative Care Consultant post at the Hospital. This means that Molly Ollys has been key to the Hospital achieving four specialist consultants from a position of having zero in 2018, which represents a huge step forward for the palliative children and their families in the West Midlands region. 

Despite the difficult economic environment, the Charity's supporters have come out strongly this year and I am delighted with the increased level of income compared with 2023/24. Our own fundraising activities have been very successful, both in terms of funds raised and the positive engagement and awareness they have generated. It is also pleasing to see the wide range of individuals and organisations giving support, including raising significant funds for the Charity through their own activities, and I would like to express my grateful thanks to them all. 

I and my fellow Trustees are mindful of the economic climate and geopolitical instability that we are all currently experiencing and are acutely conscious of the potential impacts these may have for 2025/26 and beyond, both in terms of income generation and costs, and on the wider risks that all charities face. The Charity is fortunate in having a highly competent, dedicated team who provide excellent support to myself and fellow Trustees in managing through these uncertainties. I am confident that the Charity is in a strong position for the year ahead. 

G Hayre (Jun 9, 2026 16:23:49 GMT+1) 

_……………………………………._ 

**G Hayre, Chair of Board of Trustees Date:** 09/06/2026 

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## **Molly’s Story** 


Molly always had a smile that warmed your soul, you couldn’t help but smile back. She was a little bit mad in a funny way, had a great sense of humour. She was bright, kind and empathetic and loved music, books and fashion. 

In 2006 at the age of 3 years, Molly was diagnosed with a rare type of kidney cancer called a Wilms’ Tumour. Up until two days before her diagnosis she had shown no obvious signs of illness. She was your usual cheeky 3-year-old who raced around playing with her siblings, Ben and Maeve. 

Hearing the news that your child has cancer is shocking in the true sense of the word. It is immense and overpowering. We often listen to stories that tell of personal struggles and heart-breaking events, but we never believe it will happen to us, and you can never realise the enormity and impact of such a diagnosis and the long-lasting effects. The world that you had known changes forever. 

Molly was treated by the fantastic team at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. She had been diagnosed at an early stage, and we were hopeful that after the first round of chemotherapy and an operation to remove her kidney that she would be clear of cancer. Sadly, this was not the case, and Molly spent the best part of 5 years in and out of hospital. She had many operations, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, blood transfusions…….the list seems endless. The impact that it had on Molly and all the family is hard to convey. Activities are limited, the family is often divided, everything has to be planned around hospital visits. 

At the point when Molly first relapsed, she struggled emotionally at the thought of having to go through treatment for a second time. It was a particularly tough period; we had to work closely with a play specialist to help Molly find a way to cope with the emotional aspects. The feelings of frustration of thinking that she had got through treatment and the hope that she would be ok after the first round, having to steal herself to go again. However, even at the age of 6, Molly grew up beyond her years and faced her illness head on. 

During the 5 years that she was unwell Molly carried on as much as she could with “normal life” - she went to school as much as she could and joined in activities as much as possible. She always pushed herself to remain as active as possible despite feeling weak and unwell. She developed her own strategies for coping. She got involved with the CLIC Sargent Youth Advisory Group (now Young Lives v Cancer) and also narrated a short film animated by Aardmann Studios called “One of A Kind” – A Guide to Radiotherapy for Kids. 

Molly relapsed three times and in March 2011 we sat down with Molly who was then 8 years old and told her that sadly there was no more treatment available. Despite her tender years Molly completely understood that her time was limited. She made the decision that she wanted to spend the rest of her time at home, she had had enough of the constant back and forth to hospital. She spent her last months doing what she chose, saying her goodbyes to her friends and family in her own way. Molly died at home in our arms in June 2011. 

Molly had an amazing spirit and incredible determination through it all. The impact that she made in her 8 years was more than some make in 80 years. To witness how she touched the lives of so many people is astounding. Molly was very much aware how lucky she was and tried to make a difference to children in similar situations who were less fortunate. 

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## **Our Objectives and Values** 

## **Making the Dark Days Brighter** 

Molly’s experience and ours supporting her on that journey showed us how lucky we were to be well supported by friends and family in the darkest of days. However, having spent the best part of five years in hospital we soon realised that many people were struggling both emotionally and financially when supporting a child with a serious life-threatening condition. Knowing that there is someone there who can help and who understands can make a big difference. So, our desire to help other children like Molly began and the essence of the Charity is to make the dark days brighter for children and their families facing extremely challenging circumstances. 


## **Our Objectives** 

To relieve the needs and promote and protect the physical and mental health of children suffering from terminal and life-threatening illnesses and their families and carers through the UK and Ireland by the provision of support, financial assistance, activities and such other means as the trustees deem appropriate from time to time, in order to improve quality of life of the said beneficiaries. 

## **Our Values** 

- Be professional and personal 

- Be inclusive, irrespective of background 

- Be empathetic and compassionate 

- Be flexible and responsive 

- Never forget that those we help are going through extremely challenging times 

## **Public Benefit** 

In planning and determining the activities of the Charity, the Trustees have given due regard to the guidance published by the Charity Commission in respect of public benefit. 

## **Our Approach** 

Funds raised are used to support children and their families who need additional help beyond that given by the NHS and its supporting bodies. We work closely with NHS personnel in everything we do, to ensure that our help is appropriate to the needs of the child. Our main activities are: 

- Providing ‘wishes’ such as specialist equipment, days out, toys or experiences that families otherwise would not be able to afford or that can help support emotional wellbeing through challenging circumstances. 

- Donating our therapeutic toy lion, "Olly The Brave" and accompanying books, that inform difficult conversations and help children and families to better understand and accept their situation. 

- Providing educational support to health care professionals and families to support improved understanding and communication between those involved in caring for these children, and to help support emotional wellbeing. 

- Supporting bespoke projects in conjunction with the NHS, and to provide wider advice and assistance within our remit. 

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## **Our Impact** 

2024/25 is the thirteenth year that Molly Ollys has been helping children with life-threatening illnesses and their families across the UK. For a small team, the numbers of children and families we have been able to help in Molly’s memory since the Charity’s formation in 2012 is truly gratifying and we know from the feedback we receive regularly that our work is very much appreciated by the families and by the healthcare professionals caring for them. 


Celebrating 13 years helping children with life-threatening illnesses 

## **Wishes** 

2024/25 saw another record level of wish applications, with 734 applications received. We spent over £314,500 delivering 685 wishes, each up to around £500 in value. 


This year was noticeable for the number of families needing help with basic items such as clothes, food, travel to hospital, as well as items to entertain the children when in hospital or at home and unable to do ’normal’ activities for example to minimise risk of infection. 


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Molly Ollys places great emphasis on being inclusive and we seek to help children with any life-threatening or lifelimiting illness or conditions. It is sad to see the wide range of illnesses and conditions that children experience. Ten children in the UK are diagnosed with cancer per day and more with other life-threatening conditions or illnesses. 

## **Types of illness or condition of the children we have helped** 

## **Therapeutic Lions and Books** 

Our Olly The Brave toy lion and his six books tell the story of Olly being diagnosed and the treatments and experiences he and his family have thereafter. We have donated Olly The Brave and the books to over 70 hospitals across the UK and Ireland. 

In 2024/25 we delivered over 2,800 therapeutic items to hospitals and community nursing teams, and directly to individuals and their families. 


## **Family Support Events** 

This year, we have once again been able to support Birmingham Children’s Hospital Oncology Games in May and the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children Make A Move day at the University of Bath in June. Both events include a wide range of activities such as climbing, archery, athletics, golf and netball for oncology children and their families. As in previous years, it was an honour to meet children and their families that we have supported and to see the fun they had including meeting our mascot Olly The Brave in life-like form! It was especially pleasing to hear how our help through therapeutic toys and books, and providing wishes has made such a difference. These events help children to get active again after long periods spent in hospital or at home recuperating. They also help them adjust when their bodies have physically changed and mentally; they are adjusting to a new way of living. 

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Morris has bilateral retinoblastoma and it is a big challenge for a little boy under one year old and his family who have to make a very regular trip from Bristol to Birmingham Children’s Hospital for treatment. Molly Ollys gifted him a new car seat – it was very special to receive his Mum’s feedback: _“The car seat has arrived, and we took Morris out for a drive in it today. Its great and will make journeys to Birmingham much more comfortable for him. He actually fell asleep in it within minutes which rarely happened in his old one!”_ 

## **Examples of our impact** 

Three year old Marnie has a Wilms Tumour and has been enjoying Olly The Brave and his books: 

_“When receiving Marnie’s Olly the brave lion and books. She was so excited and happy. She kept going “mummy look wiggly, I had one of them” she sleeps with her lion every night along with all her other favourite teddies. Then when she was ready, I read her the books for her to understand everything she went through, she gets her books out and sits there and pretends to read them herself. Acts out bits when she wants too._ 

_She was very grateful for her Olly the brave lion teddy and books. It’s a very special thing this charity is doing for families around, not only do they do books for children going through everything they even do books for siblings so they can understand, that is incredibly important and so thoughtful. But as a parent I’m very grateful as meant Marnie could understand more even at her young age!! Molly Ollys charity carry on with your amazing, hard work you guys do to help families like mine and all the other family around that need that extra little happiness! We’re very thankful, so thank you from Bonnie and Marnie!!!”_ 




Jimi, who is 8 years old and suffers with Craniosynostosis, asked for an overnight stay at Legoland with his family. His Mum sent us the following message afterwards: 

_“I’m writing to say a huge thank you for enabling us to go away as a family after Jimi’s year in and out of hospital with cancer._ 

_You sent us to Legoland, and it was such an amazing experience! Jimi and his siblings Mimi and Timi were so excited to stay in the adventure room and even conquered their fears on the biggest rollercoaster there. It was such a precious time to enjoy together._ 

_Thank you so much for all your work in making this possible and to all those who contributed to it financially.”_ 

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Our Olly The Brave mascot has been out in force this year, meeting children and families we have helped, our supporters and fellow mascots in many different locations! 





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## **Support to Birmingham Children’s Hospital’s Paediatric Palliative Medicine Services** 

High quality Palliative and End of Life Care for all ages is a stated priority for government and commissioners, but the significant financial strain on the NHS has meant this is not currently experiencing statutory financial support. 

Molly Ollys is honoured to be able to help grow this vital specialism which has such a positive impact on children experiencing end of life, and their families. 

The Charity’s two-year contract with Birmingham Children’s Hospital to fund a new Fellowship programme for two experienced paediatricians to train as level 3 specialists in Paediatric Palliative Medicine was completed in September 2025 **.** The two doctors successfully completed their training and have now joined the small number of PPM specialists in the UK, strengthening sustainability, resilience and succession planning nationally. One of the consultants is now the only Paediatric Intensive Care consultant in the UK who is accredited with the RCPCH with both Paediatric Palliative Medicine and Paediatric intensive care specialist qualifications. 

In order to embed this Fellowship Training Programme further, the second consultant has now taken up a new post within the hospital’s Paediatric Palliative Service Department, which Molly Ollys has committed to fund for the first two years, starting in September 2025. The Charity is very pleased to be able to continue to support the on-going development of this specialism in the West Midlands and through this to support improved national provision of a muchneeded service. 

## **Our Relationships** 

Relationships with health professionals are crucial to how we work, and we have invested time in developing and maintaining these. We work regularly with Birmingham Children's Hospital, the South Warwickshire Nursing Team, West Midlands Paediatric Palliative Care Network, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, the University of Birmingham and Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership and are honoured to be able to help them in their vital work. The Molly Olly Team is delighted to receive feedback from those we work with such as the following from Birmingham Children’s Hospital: 

_As the year ends and we prepare for whatever 2025 has in store for us, I just wanted to say on behalf of the Birmingham Team, thank you so much for all the support that you have given us and importantly to the families that we serve over the last 12 months.  The joy that you spread with the gifts that you provide, is amazing and truly lifts the spirits of the children and their carers.  We are thankful for your approachability and reliability in whatever we are facing._ 

_Therefore, in the business of your charity and your family lives, may you all have as restful time as possible, with all the things that bring you joy._ 

_Warmest wishes, Lisa – and the Birmingham Team_ 

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## **Our Fundraising** 

2024/25 was one our most successful fundraising year in the Charity’s history. This is testament to our amazing supporters who have all worked so hard to raise funds for us – whether long-standing supporters who have helped the Charity for many years or new supporters who have joined the Molly Olly supporter family this year. We are very grateful to all of them. Our funds are raised through a combination of events run by the Charity, events run by others, and donations from corporate partnerships, organisations, clubs and societies, and from individuals. 

Molly Ollys is committed to complying with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice in all of our fundraising activities. We do not use any third-party professional fundraising organisations to undertake fundraising on our behalf. 

Molly Ollys receives no government nor statutory funding and all of our income is raised from individuals and organisations. Molly Ollys is very fortunate to have a number of long-standing corporate and organisational supporters with whom we have been able to build valuable relationships, for which we are very grateful and are delighted to consider them part of the Molly Olly Family. Key corporate partnerships which are extremely important to our work include those providing support such as awareness raising through branded vehicles such as New Horizon Logistics and Oakland International who have been great long-term supporters. They have also made specific donations towards wishes and to help us run our office, storage and distribution facilities, and general fundraising. We place great value on these partnerships and are committed to maintaining and developing them. 

There are many reasons why people and organisations choose to support us, including a number where we have helped a child in their family or amongst their friends. We are hugely grateful to them all, especially those who in the midst of their own challenges and distressing situations can find it in themselves to help others in similar circumstances. 

We have also been fortunate to receive grants from a number of charitable foundations including The Million Dollar Round Table, Illum Davis Foundation, St James Place Foundation, We Are All Making A Difference Foundation, F C Stokes Charitable Trust, Gowlings Charitable Trust, Squire Patton Boggs Charitable Trust and the Ratcliff Foundation. We thank them all. 

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**The Molly Olly team of committed staff, volunteers and Trustees always go above and beyond, and achieve so much for so many children, in Molly’s memory!** 

Molly Ollys success would not be possible without the dedication, hard work, professionalism and passion of our staff and volunteers. To keep our staffing costs as low as possible, volunteers play a particularly important role. They work on specific activities enabling them to develop familiarity and expertise, so that our standards and values are maintained. This includes three regular part-time volunteers working on our wish-giving programme, one part-time volunteer who manages the distribution of our therapeutic products and other regular volunteers who contribute to major fundraising events such as the Golf Day and the Cycle Ride. The Charity also benefits from corporate sponsors providing volunteers to help with running stands and collecting at fundraising events, and office-based admin, under the guidance of our staff. 

## **Our Trustees** 

Molly Olly’s Trustees are considered to be the key management personnel of the Charity, and are elected for a threeyear term, with the option of re-election if agreed. The Board of Trustees meets quarterly, and reviews strategic and operational matters, finance and risk management.  Day to day operational decision-making is delegated to Rachel Ollerenshaw in her Chief Executive role, within the strategic framework and specific guidance or direction set by the Board. She and the Chair of the Board meet regularly between formal meetings. The Trustees each hold lead roles for different aspects of the Charity's operations and are available between meetings for guidance or advice on specific matters. New Trustees are inducted through meetings with the Chairman and Chief Executive, with training and support provided as needed, reflecting their own experience. 

The Board reviews pay and remuneration arrangements annually, considering publicly available information on the charity sector, the Charity's financial position and the performance of individuals. With the exception of the Chief Executive, all Trustees serve on a voluntary basis and none receive any form of remuneration for their role as Trustees. Rachel Ollerenshaw is remunerated for her role as Chief Executive employed by the Charity, as authorised by the Charity Commission and in line with the Charity’s Articles of Association. 

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## **Financial Review** 

## **Highlights** 

The Trustees are very pleased with the financial performance of the Charity in 2024/25. Despite the difficult economic environment, the Charity's income has increased compared with 2023/24. Fundraising activities run by Molly Ollys have been very successful, both in terms of funds raised and the positive engagement and awareness they have generated. It is also pleasing to see the wide range of individuals and organisations giving support, including raising significant funds for the Charity through their own activities. The end of year position provides a sound basis for 2025/26. 

These funds are very much needed given the year-on-year significant increase in the number of wishes requested. We have spent 11% more this year delivering a larger number of wishes, alongside reducing the average cost per wish by improved purchasing arrangements. The Charity's running costs have increased compared with 2023/24 primarily reflecting the economic climate. The Charity is very fortunate to have a small core of volunteers who have been working consistently throughout the last few years, making a significant contribution to the day-to-day running of the Charity and helping to keep our costs to a minimum. 

The Charity’s reserves have increased this year, as a result of the increased income and following last year’s reduction as a result of accounting for the two-year contract with Birmingham Children’s Hospital for the training of two new Paediatric Palliative Care Consultants. This programme completed in September 2025 and the level of funds owing to creditors has reduced as this programme progresses.  At the year-end the Charity had no restricted or endowment funds. All funds are held as unrestricted funds and are used in furtherance of the Charity’s objectives. 

As a result of hard work raising funds and keeping costs low, the Charity has succeeded in delivering a positive net financial outcome for the year whilst increasing the money spent on helping seriously ill children. 

## **Principal Risks and Uncertainties** 

The Trustees are responsible for identifying and reviewing the major risks to which the Charity is exposed and for establishing systems and procedures to manage and mitigate those risks. Risk is reviewed regularly by the Board, and appropriate controls are in place to reduce exposure where practical. 

In common with the whole charity sector, Molly Ollys depends on varied and sometimes uncertain income streams to enable it to provide its charitable services as we have no statutory funding or long-term funding contractual commitments. The Charity is therefore dependent on its ability to raise funds from organisations and individuals, and in a time of increased cost of living and economic uncertainty, as well as heightened world political instability, our previous levels of income cannot be guaranteed. However, the Charity has set out a clear fundraising plan for the next three years and is optimistic that our plans and connections will enable us to deliver this. 

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The increase in demand for our charitable services over recent years shows no signs of abating and this inevitably creates pressure on our resources. The Charity is fortunate to have flexible staff and volunteers who are willing to increase their hours at peak periods to help cope with variability demands. If financially necessary, the Charity has options to reduce financial pressure by slowing down delivery of its wish programme, although this would be a last resort decision by Trustees after other options to increase income were exhausted. 

Through careful management, the Charity has so far not suffered any losses from the recent increased levels of financial and cyber fraud. However, the Trustees are not complacent, and the Charity’s operating practices and IT support have been significantly strengthened over recent months to minimise the likelihood of this happening. 

## **Reserves Policy** 

As of 30 September 2025, the Charity's reserves were £316,716. The Trustees had chosen to build up reserves over recent years to enable the funding of new larger one-off initiatives to support seriously unwell children and their families through the development of paediatric palliative care services at Birmingham Children's Hospital. The contract with Birmingham Children's Hospital to fund a new project training two new paediatric palliative care consultants for the West Midlands and Warwickshire, was completed in September 2025. Molly Ollys is delighted to have been able to sign a new contract with the Hospital to fund a new Paediatric Palliative Consultant for two years, starting in September 2025.  This latest project requires £200,000 funding over two years, and in line with good practice, the total cost is reflected in the Charity's balance sheet for 2024/25. 

The Trustees have decided to increase the Charity’s reserves policy for 2025/26 to £200,000 reflecting the general increase in costs. This position continues to equate to approximately 4 months of operational and wish-delivering costs, and the Trustees are confident that the Charity can continue to operate effectively on this basis. The position is closely monitored however, in order that decisions can be taken promptly on any necessary scaling of expenditure. 

## **Future Plans** 

The Charity has been working hard to continue its fundraising following the financial year end, and the Trustees remain committed to the Charity’s fundraising programme in order to help as many children with life-threatening illnesses as possible, bearing in mind that 10 UK children or young people are diagnosed with cancer each day – 1 in every 420 for boys under 15 years and 1 in every 490 for girls (2021) giving 3,755 new cases each year. Other children are told they have a different life-threatening illness or condition.  In 2024/25, the Charity received 734 wish requests which is the highest level received in one year since the Charity’s formation. This reflects an increasing trend in requests for support from the Charity over recent years. 

The Trustees are satisfied that the Charity has sufficient funds to meet its current commitments and are closely monitoring the financial position through the new two-year financial commitment to Birmingham Children’s Hospital, to ensure that this remains the case. Major fundraising events planned for 2025/26 include the annual golf day in June and a cycle ride from Porthmadog in North Wales to Warwick also in June. The Charity is also fortunate to have a number of runners supporting us, who will be taking part in a variety of events including the London Marathon, the London Landmarks Half Marathon and the Warwick Half Marathon. 

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However, the Trustees are mindful of the economic climate and its impact on charitable giving across the country. National predictions of lower levels of giving, including predicted reductions in support of children’s charities are concerning but Molly Ollys is fortunate to have many long-term supporters who have historically been very generous. 

The level of charitable expenditure seen in 2024/25 is expected to continue into 2025/26, associated with the costs of providing wishes. The Trustees are committed to meeting as many of these requests as possible, and to keeping the Charity’s running costs as low as possible to facilitate this. However, albeit reluctantly, the Trustees will use their discretion to manage the expenditure on wishes if this proves to be necessary to ensure the Charity’s financial stability. 

The Charity's specific objectives for 2025/26 are: 

- To continue to fulfil the wish requests of children with life-threatening illnesses as promptly and professionally as possible. 

- To continue to donate Olly The Brave and his books to hospitals and community nursing teams, and to seriously unwell children as required, and to expand our contacts with health professionals so that as many children as possible can benefit from our therapeutic aids. 

- To provide the committed financial support to the Birmingham Children's Hospital for a new paediatric palliative care consultant serving hospitals and the community in West Midlands and Warwickshire. 

- To continue to research and identify other bespoke projects in conjunction with visits to UK children’s hospitals, where the Charity can provide support. 

- To consider improvements in the Charity’s retail offer. 

- To continue to raise awareness of the Charity both to gain additional financial support, especially from corporate supporters, and to enable our services to reach a wider audience across the UK. 

- To focus on growing and cementing our volunteer base both to retain our current volunteers and to help respond to the growing demand for our services. 

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## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

## **Governing document** 

The Charity is constituted under its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 5 September 2011 and is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales. Its charitable objects are set out under Our Objectives and Values. 

The Trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). Since the company qualifies as small under section 383, the strategic report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 is not required. 

## **Method of appointment or election of Trustees** 

The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Articles of Association by ordinary resolution of the members or by the directors. A director appointed by a resolution of the directors must retire at the next annual general meeting but may stand for re-appointment. All the trustees serve in a voluntary capacity and do not receive remuneration except as disclosed in Note 11 and below. A minimum of three Trustees is required and one third of the directors retire by rotation at each annual general meeting but may stand for re-appointment. The Trustees serving during the period are shown below. 

## **Trustee Remuneration, Induction and Training** 

Rachel Ollerenshaw is remunerated in her role as an employee of the Charity, not as a Trustee, as authorised by the Articles of Association. No other Trustees receive any remuneration. Her pay is determined annually by the Trustee Board (excluding her) based on informal benchmarking and research done at the time by the Board. 

The Charity requires a defined induction and training for all new Trustees, which reflects the advice and guidance of the Charity Commission, and the specific experience and skillset of each Trustee. This includes Trustees attending and being involved with a range of the Charity’s activities. 

## **Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities** 

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). 

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to: 

- Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; 

- Observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102); 

- Make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; 

- State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; 

- Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business. 

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. 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. 

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## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS** 

**Registered Company number:** 07762229 (England and Wales) **Registered Charity number:** 1145312 

## **Registered office:** 

1 Swan Street, Warwick Warwickshire CV34 4BJ 

## **Trustees** 

G Hayre R S Ollerenshaw A J Silcock J Brindley N Barnes (appointed 12 December 2024) 

## **Company Secretary** 

K M Walsh 

## **Independent Examiner** 

Helen Blundell Crowe UK LLP Black Country House Rounds Green Road Oldbury B69 2BG 

09/06/2026 Approved by order of the Board of Trustees on ................... and signed on its behalf by: 

G Hayre (Jun 9, 2026 16:23:49 GMT+1)........................................................................ G Hayre – Chair of Board of Trustees 

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## Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Molly Olly's Wishes 

## **Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Molly Olly's Wishes ('the Company')** 

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30 September 2025. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of report** 

As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act'). 

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act. 

## **Independent examiner's statement** 

Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. 

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe: 

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 

3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or 

4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)). 

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 


Helen Blundell LLB FCA FCIE DChA 

Crowe UK LLP Black Country House Rounds Green Road Oldbury B69 2BG 10/06/2026 Date: ............................................. 

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## Molly Olly's Wishes 

## Statement of Financial Activities 

## for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 

|Unrestricted<br>funds<br>Notes<br>£<br>**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**<br>Legacies<br>3<br>45,473<br>**Fundraising activities**<br>5<br>Donations and other fundraising activities<br>876,973<br>Investment income<br>4<br>10,197<br>**Total**<br>932,643<br>**EXPENDITURE ON**<br>Raising funds and governance<br>6<br>319,347<br>**Charitable activities**<br>7<br>Donations<br>527,341<br>**Total**<br>846,688<br>**NET INCOME**<br>85,955<br>**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**<br>Total funds brought forward<br>230,761<br>**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**<br>316,716|Restricted<br>funds<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-|30.9.25<br>Total<br>funds<br>£<br>45,473<br>876,973<br>10,197<br>932,643<br>319,347<br>527,341<br>846,688<br>85,955<br>230,761<br>316,716|30.9.24<br>Total<br>funds<br>£<br>-<br>684,570<br>8,171<br>692,741<br>227,060<br>294,160<br>521,220<br>171,521<br>59,240<br>230,761|
|---|---|---|---|



The notes form part of these financial statements 

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## Balance Sheet 30 September 2025 

## (07762229 England and Wales) 

|Unrestricted<br>funds<br>Notes<br>£<br>**FIXED ASSETS**<br>Tangible assets<br>15<br>13,011<br>**CURRENT ASSETS**<br>Stocks<br>16<br>51,178<br>Debtors<br>17<br>64,605<br>Cash at bank<br>372,101<br>487,884<br>**CREDITORS**<br>Amounts falling due within one year<br>18<br>(109,179)<br>**NET CURRENT ASSETS**<br>378,705<br>**TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES**<br>391,716<br>**CREDITORS**<br>Amounts falling due after more than one year<br>19<br>(75,000)<br>**NET ASSETS**<br>316,716<br>**FUNDS**<br>21<br>Unrestricted funds<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**|Restricted<br>funds<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-|30.9.25<br>Total<br>funds<br>£<br>13,011<br>51,178<br>64,605<br>372,101<br>487,884<br>(109,179)<br>378,705<br>391,716<br>(75,000)<br>316,716<br>316,716<br>316,716|30.9.24<br>Total<br>funds<br>£<br>13,285<br>38,581<br>51,522<br>324,969<br>415,072<br>(197,596)<br>217,476<br>230,761<br>-<br>230,761<br>230,761<br>230,761|
|---|---|---|---|



The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 30 September 2025. 

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. 

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for 

- (a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and 

- (b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company. 

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime. 

09/06/2026 

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on .................... and were signed on its behalf by: 

G Hayre (Jun 9, 2026 16:23:49 GMT+1) ~~.....................................~~ ........ 

G Hayre - Trustee 

The notes form part of these financial statements 

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## Molly Olly's Wishes 

|Cash Flow Statement<br>for the Year Ended 30 September 2025<br>30.9.25<br>Notes<br>£<br>**Cash flows from operating activities**<br>Cash generated from operations<br>1<br>49,077<br>Interest paid<br>-<br>Tax paid<br>2,561<br>Net cash provided by operating activities<br>51,638<br>**Cash flows from investing activities**<br>Purchase of tangible fixed assets<br>(4,506)<br>Net cash used in investing activities<br>(4,506)<br>**Change in cash and cash equivalents in**<br>**the reporting period**<br>47,132<br>**Cash and cash equivalents at the**<br>**beginning of the reporting period**<br>324,969<br>**Cash and cash equivalents at the end of**<br>**the reporting period**<br>372,101|30.9.24<br>£<br>72,546<br>(15)<br>(2,237)<br>70,294<br>(5,922)<br>(5,922)<br>64,372<br>260,597<br>324,969|
|---|---|



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## Notes to the Cash Flow Statement for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 

## **1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES** 

|**Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial**<br>**Activities)**<br>**Adjustments for:**<br>Depreciation charges<br>Loss on disposal of fixed assets<br>Interest paid<br>(Increase)/decrease in stocks<br>Increase in debtors<br>Decrease in creditors<br>**Net cash provided by operations**|30.9.25<br>£<br>85,955<br>4,305<br>475<br>-<br>(12,597)<br>(15,644)<br>(13,417)<br>49,077|30.9.24<br>£<br>171,521<br>5,200<br>83<br>15<br>17,444<br>(34,519)<br>(87,198)<br>72,546|
|---|---|---|



## **2.** 

## **ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS** 

||At 1.10.24|Cash flow|At 30.9.25|
|---|---|---|---|
||£|£|£|
|**Net cash**||||
|Cash at bank|324,969|47,132|372,101|
||324,969|47,132|372,101|
|**Total**|324,969|47,132|372,101|



The notes form part of these financial statements 

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## Molly Olly's Wishes 

## Notes to the Financial Statements 

for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 

## **1. GENERAL INFORMATION** 

Molly Olly's Wishes is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, and operates from its registered office as shown on page 16. Its principal activities are to support children and their families where the children are suffering from terminal and life-threatening illnesses. 

## **2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES** 

## **Basis of preparing the financial statements** 

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. 

Molly Olly's Wishes meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy. 

## **Company status** 

The company is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the company are the Trustees named on page 16. In the event of the company being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the company. 

## **Income** 

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. 

## **Expenditure** 

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. 

Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year-end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure. 

## **Tangible fixed assets** 

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. 

Short leasehold - 10% on cost Fixtures and fittings - 25% on cost 

## **Stocks** 

Stock represents items purchased and held for distribution as "wishes" and/or re-sale. Stock is shown at the lower of cost and net realisable value (which in the case of "wishes" is the estimate of re-sale value). 

## **Taxation** 

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. 

## **Fund accounting** 

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. 

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.  Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. 

The notes form part of these financial statements 

Continued….. 

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## **2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued** 

## **Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits** 

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme.  Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. 

## **Debtors** 

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. 

## **Cash at Bank and in hand** 

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. 

## **Liabilities and provisions** 

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. 

## **Legacies** 

Legacies are recognised on the earlier of receipt of notification or finalised estate accounts. 

## **Operating Leases** 

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the leased asset to the group. All other leases are classified as operating leases. 

Rentals payable under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless the rental payments are structured to increase in line with expected general inflation, in which case the group recognises annual rent expense equal to amounts owed to the lessor. 

The aggregate benefit of lease incentives is recognised as a reduction to the expense recognised over the lease term on a straight-line basis. 

## **Financial instruments** 

The company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value. 

## **3. LEGACIES** 

## **4.** 

||30.9.25|30.9.24|
|---|---|---|
||£|£|
|Legacies|45,473|-|
|**INVESTMENT INCOME**|||
||30.9.25|30.9.24|
||£|£|
|Interest received|10,197|8,171|



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## Molly Olly's Wishes 

## Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 

## **5. INCOME FROM FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES** 

## **6.** 

## **7.** 

|Charitable donations and legacies comprise:<br>Donations<br>Other Fundraising activities<br>Grants<br>**EXPENDITURE RAISING FUNDS**<br>**Raising donations and legacies**<br>Trustees' remuneration etc<br>Charity Balls<br>Cycle Rides<br>Promotional costs<br>Depreciation<br>Loss on sale of assets<br>Governance costs<br>**CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES**<br>Provision of wishes to individuals ("wishes")<br>Grants to Birmingham Women and Children's NHS Foundation Trust|30.9.25<br>£<br>598,739<br>246,640<br>31,594<br>876,973<br>30.9.25<br>£<br>56,433<br>49,878<br>18,464<br>184,238<br>4,305<br>475<br>5,554<br>319,347<br>30.09.25<br>£<br>327,341<br>200,000<br>527,341|30.9.24<br>£<br>531,941<br>110,870<br>41,759|30.9.24<br>£<br>531,941<br>110,870<br>41,759|
|---|---|---|---|
||||684,570<br>30.9.24<br>£<br>50,984<br>-<br>24,246<br>142,332<br>5,200<br>83<br>4,215|
||||227,060|
||||30.09.24<br>£<br>294,160<br>-|
||||294,160|



The Grant paid to the Birmingham Women and Children's NHS Foundation Trust during the year ended 30 September 2025 is a grant of £200,000 payable over a period of two years. There is an expectation that this will be funded from future income streams, however, in the event that these future payments cannot be met the funding agreement provides for a release from this obligation. 

## **8. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES** 

|30.9.25<br>£<br>527,341|30.9.24<br>£<br>294,160|
|---|---|



## **9. GOVERNANCE COSTS** 

|**GOVERNANCE COSTS**|||
|---|---|---|
|||Governance|
|||costs|
|||£|
|||5,554|
|**NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)**|||
|Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):|||
||30.9.25|30.9.24|
||£|£|
|Depreciation - owned assets|4,305|5,200|
|Deficit on disposal of fixed assets|475|83|



## **10. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)** 

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting): 

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## Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 

## **11. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS** 

||30.9.25|30.9.24|
|---|---|---|
||£|£|
|Trustees' salaries|51,667|46,667|
|Trustees' social security|3,450|3,105|
|Trustees' pensions paid|1,316|1,212|
||56,433|50,984|



Key management personnel are the company's trustees. 

Trustees' remuneration was paid to Mrs R.S.Ollerenshaw in respect of her services as an employee of the Charity and as authorised by the Articles of Association. No other Trustees or key management personnel received any remuneration. 

## **Trustees' expenses** 

During the year no trustees received any reimbursement of expenses (2024: £ Nil). 

## **12. STAFF COSTS** 

|Salaries and wages<br>Social security costs<br>Pension costs<br>The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:<br>Trustee<br>Employee|30.9.25<br>£<br>141,484<br>7,594<br>3,311<br>152,389<br>30.9.25<br>1<br>3<br>4|30.9.24<br>£<br>123,404<br>6,192<br>2,754<br>132,350<br>30.9.24<br>1<br>4<br>5|
|---|---|---|



The total employment benefits including employer pension contributions of the key management personnel were £56,433 (2024: £50,984) (refer to Note 11). 

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. 

## **13. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES** 

|Unrestricted<br>funds<br>£<br>**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Donations<br>684,570<br>Investment income<br>8,171<br>**Total**<br>692,741|Restricted<br>funds<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-|Total<br>funds<br>£<br>684,570<br>8,171|
|---|---|---|
|||692,741|



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## Molly Olly's Wishes 

## Notes to the Financial Statements - continued 

## for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 

## **13. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued** 

|Unrestricted<br>funds<br>£<br>**EXPENDITURE ON**<br>Raising funds<br>227,060<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Donations<br>294,160<br>**Total**<br>521,220<br>**NET INCOME**<br>171,521<br>**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**<br>Total funds brought forward<br>59,240<br>**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**<br>230,761|Restricted<br>funds<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-|Total<br>funds<br>£<br>227,060<br>294,160|
|---|---|---|
|||521,220|
|||171,521<br>59,240|
|||230,761|



## **14. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S FEES** 

The independent examiner's fee amounts to a fee for the examination of £4,494 (2024: £4,200). These are included in accountancy and legal fees (governance costs). 

## **15. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS** 

## **16.** 

|**TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS**||||
|---|---|---|---|
|||Fixtures||
||Short|and||
||leasehold|fittings|Totals|
||£|£|£|
|**COST**||||
|At 1 October 2024|7,224|29,573|36,797|
|Additions|-|4,506|4,506|
|Disposals|-|(3,046)|(3,046)|
|At 30 September 2025|7,224|31,033|38,257|
|**DEPRECIATION**||||
|At 1 October 2024|2,890|20,622|23,512|
|Charge for year|722|3,583|4,305|
|Eliminated on disposal|-|(2,571)|(2,571)|
|At 30 September 2025|3,612|21,634|25,246|
|**NET BOOK VALUE**||||
|At 30 September 2025|3,612|9,399|13,011|
|At 30 September 2024|4,334|8,951|13,285|
|**STOCKS**||||
|||30.9.25|30.9.24|
|||£|£|
|Finished goods||51,178|38,581|



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## **17. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR** 

||30.9.25|30.9.24|
|---|---|---|
||£|£|
|Trade debtors|-|3,000|
|Other debtors|9,800|13,508|
|Deferred expenditure|5,898|29,071|
|Legacies receivable|45,473|-|
|Tax|-|2,561|
|Prepayments|3,434|3,382|
||64,605|51,522|



Deferred expenditure in 2025 comprises expenditure incurred mainly in respect of the London Marathon to be held in April 2026. An amount of £5,898 was carried forward at the year-end. 

Deferred expenditure in 2024 comprises expenditure incurred in respect of the Fundraising Ball held in November 2024. An amount of £29,071 was carried forward at the year-end. 

Other debtors in 2025 includes expenditure amounting to £9,800 in respect of fundraising events occurring after the year-end. 

## **18. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR** 

|Trade creditors<br>Pensions control<br>Other creditors<br>Deferred Income<br>Accrued expenses|30.9.25<br>£<br>237<br>691<br>100,000<br>3,707<br>4,544<br>109,179|30.9.24<br>£<br>8,025<br>645<br>156,854<br>27,810<br>4,262<br>197,596|
|---|---|---|



Deferred income in 2025 comprises income received in respect of the London Marathon to be held in April 2026. An amount of £3,707 was carried forward at the year-end. 

Deferred income in 2024 comprises income received in respect of the Fundraising Ball held in November 2024. An amount of £27,810 was carried forward at the year-end. 

Other Creditors includes an amount of £100,000 comprises monies payable to Birmingham Women and Children's NHS Foundation Trust after the year-end in respect of a grant agreed during the year. 

## **19. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR** 

||30.9.25|30.9.24||
|---|---|---|---|
||£|£||
|Other creditors|75,000||-|



Other Creditors comprises monies payable to Birmingham Women and Children's NHS Foundation Trust after the year-end in respect of a grant agreed during the year. 

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## Molly Olly's Wishes 

## Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 

## **20. LEASING AGREEMENTS** 

Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows: 

||30.9.25|30.9.24|
|---|---|---|
||£|£|
|Within one year|-|7,200|
|Between one and five years|-|5,400|
||-|12,600|



## **21. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS** 

|**Unrestricted funds**<br>General fund<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**|At<br>1.10.24<br>£<br>230,761<br>230,761|Net<br>movement<br>in funds<br>£<br>85,955<br>85,955|At<br>30.9.25<br>£<br>316,716|
|---|---|---|---|
||||316,716|



Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: 

|Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:||||
|---|---|---|---|
|**Unrestricted funds**<br>General fund<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**|Incoming<br>resources<br>£<br>932,643<br>932,643|Resources<br>Movement<br>expended<br>in funds<br>£<br>£<br>(846,688)<br>85,955<br>(846,688)<br>85,955||
||||85,955|



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## Molly Olly's Wishes 

## Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 

## **21. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS continued** 

## **Comparatives for movement in funds** 

|**Unrestricted funds**<br>General fund<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**|At<br>1.10.23<br>£<br>59,240<br>59,240|Net<br>movement<br>in funds<br>£<br>171,521<br>171,521|At<br>30.9.24<br>£<br>230,761<br>230,761|
|---|---|---|---|



Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: 

|**Unrestricted funds**<br>General fund<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**|Incoming<br>resources<br>£<br>692,741<br>692,741|Resources<br>Movement<br>expended<br>in funds<br>£<br>£<br>(521,220)<br>171,521<br>(521,220)<br>171,521|
|---|---|---|



## **22. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES** 

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 30 September 2025. 

## **23. PENSION COMMITMENTS** 

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions to the scheme are held separately from the company in an independently managed fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the company to the fund and amount to £3,311 (2024: £2,754). Contributions of £691 (2024: £645) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors. 

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## Molly Olly's Wishes 

## Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 

|**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS**<br>**Legacies**<br>Legacies<br>**Investment income**<br>Interest received<br>**Fundraising activities**<br>Charitable donations<br>Charity Balls<br>Cycle Rides<br>Grants<br>**Total incoming resources**<br>**EXPENDITURE**<br>**Raising donations and legacies**<br>Trustees' salaries<br>Trustees' social security<br>Trustees' pensions paid<br>Charity Balls<br>Cycle Rides<br>Promotional costs<br>Fixtures and fittings<br>Loss on sale of fixtures<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Grants to institutions<br>Providing wishes to individuals<br>**Governance costs**<br>Accountancy and legal fees<br>Interest on overdue taxation<br>Total resources expended<br>**Net income**|for the Year Ended 30 September 2025<br>30.9.25<br>30.9.24<br>£<br>£<br>45,473<br>-<br>10,197<br>8,171<br>598,739<br>531,941<br>175,247<br>-<br>71,393<br>110,870<br>31,594<br>41,759<br>876,973<br>684,570<br>932,643<br>692,741<br>51,667<br>46,667<br>3,450<br>3,105<br>1,316<br>1,212<br>49,878<br>-<br>18,464<br>24,246<br>184,238<br>142,332<br>4,305<br>5,200<br>475<br>83<br>313,793<br>222,845<br>200,000<br>-<br>327,341<br>294,160<br>527,341<br>294,160<br>5,554<br>4,200<br>-<br>15<br>5,554<br>4,215<br>846,688<br>521,220<br>85,955<br>171,521|
|---|---|



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Crowe U.K. LLP Black Country House Rounds Green Road Oldbury West Midlands B69 2DG 

Dear Sir 

We confirm that the following representations are made on the basis of sufficient enquiries of trustees, executive management and staff with relevant knowledge and experience and, where appropriate, of inspection of supporting documentation and that, to the best of our knowledge and belief, we can properly make each of these representations to you for the purpose of your independent examination of the financial statements of Molly Olly’s Wishes for the year ended 30 September 2025 under the Charities Act 2011. 

1. We acknowledge that the work carried out by you is substantially less in scope than an audit performed in accordance with Auditing Standards and that you do not express an audit opinion. 

2. We acknowledge our legal responsibility for the preparation of the financial statements to show a true and fair view as required by law and therefore confirm for your particular purposes that in our view these comply with the methods and principles set out in the Companies Act 2006 and Charities Act 2011, the regulations made under it and the Charities SORP: “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice”. 

3. We acknowledge our management responsibility for the maintenance of adequate internal control systems and procedures designed to prevent and detect fraud and error.  We have no knowledge of any fraud, suspected fraud or allegations of fraud which could affect the charity. 

4. All the financial transactions of the charitable company for the year as recorded in the accounting records and any other related information has been made available to you for your inspection. 

5. The financial statements are free of material misstatements, including omissions, to the best of our knowledge and belief. 

6. There are no material liabilities or contingent liabilities known to us other than those disclosed in the financial statements, including any guarantees to third parties. 

7. No claims in connection with litigation have been or are expected to be received to the best of our knowledge and belief. 

8. There have been no events to our knowledge since the balance sheet date which require disclosure or which would materially affect the amounts in the financial statements other than those already disclosed or included in the financial statements. Should any material events occur which may necessitate revision of the figures in the financial statements, or inclusion in a note thereto, we will advise you accordingly. 

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9. We confirm that we are not aware of any possible or actual instance of non-compliance with those laws and regulations which provide a legal framework within which the charitable company conducts its activities. 

10. We confirm the completeness of the information provided regarding the identification of related parties, and the adequacy of related party disclosures in the financial statements. 

11. We confirm that, having considered our expectations and intentions for at least the next twelve months and the availability of working capital, the charitable company is a going concern.  We are unaware of any events, conditions, or risks beyond the period of assessment that may cast significant doubt on the charitable company’s ability to continue as a going concern. 

12. All grants, donations and other voluntary incoming resources, the receipt of which is subject to specific terms and conditions, have been notified to you. There have been no breaches of terms or conditions in the application of such voluntary incoming resources. 

13. We confirm that we are not aware of any breach of our charitable trusts and that we have advised you of the existence of any endowments and restricted income funds maintained by us. 

Yours faithfully, 

G Hayre (Jun 9, 2026 16:23:49 GMT+1) 

…………………. 

Trustee Signed on behalf of the board 

09/06/2026 On …………………. 

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2026-06-10 

## 202425 Molly Olly's Accounts 

Final Audit Report 

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## "202425 Molly Olly's Accounts" History 

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