Firefly Cancer Awareness and Support Limited (A company limited by guarantee) Report and Financial Statements For the year ended 30 April 2024 Registered Company Number: 7114599 (England and Wales) Registered Charity Nurnber: 1147235
Firefl Cancer Awareness and Su ort Limited Contents of the Flnancial Statements For the ear ended 30 A ril 2024 Page Company Information Report of the directors Ilncluding the Trustees, Report) Independent Examiners Report Statement of Fir)ancial Activities Balance sheet Notes to Financial Statements 8-11
Firefl Cancer Awareness and Su ort Limited Com Forthe an Infomiation ear ended 30 A ril 2024 REGISTERED OFFICE: 8 Castlegate rickhill Doncaster DNII 9QU TRUSTEES.. P Taylor E A Johnson l Bacchus A R Roberts M.B.E. L Monks F Polson B Lister Resigned 01107/2023 Dec'd 19/0212024 Appointed 0110712023 Appointed 1910212024 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER: Jon Lister FCCA Enterprise Chartered Certified Atcountants 8 Castle8ate rickhill Doncaster DNII 9QU Page I
Firefl Cancer Awareness and Su ort Lirnited ort of the Dlrertors includin For the ear ended 30 A ril 2024 the Trustees, Re ort The trustee5, who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Art, submit their annual report and the financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI IFRS 1021 issued in 2015 in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity. The charity 15 a charitable company and is limited by guarantee. The charity's governing document is its Memorandum and Articles of Association, which restricts the charity's operations to all lawFul acts as are necessary or incidentsl to its Objects. Trustees, responsibilities statement Company law 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 charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for the year. In preparing the financial statemerEts, the trustees are required to- select suitable accounting policie5 and then apply them consistently- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent- State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statement- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it Is inappropriate to presLtme that the charitable company will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any tirne the firbancial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial Statements comply with the Companies Att 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Structure* govemance and management The trustees have responsibility to direct the charity's affairs in such a way as to promote the Objects. Constitution The Trust is a company limited by guarantee. The companls Memorandum & Articles of Association are the primary governing document of the trust. A member of the company must also be a director Itrusteel of the company. Members, liability Each member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of it being wound up when he/she is a member or within I year after helshe ceases to be a member, such amount as may be required, not exceeding £1. The current number of members is five. Page 2
Firefl Cancer Awarene55 and Su ort Limited ort of the Dirertors For the ear ended 30 A includin ril 2024 the Trustees, Re ort Continued Structure, governance and management continued Recruitment ond truining of trustees Trustees are recruited based on their knowledge and experience in the services the charity provides to meet its objectives. No formal training is provided to new trustees given their existing knowledge. Training is available should it be required. Risk mantigement The board of trustees have overall responsibility for ensuring that the charity has appropriate systems of controls, financial or otherwise. They are also responsible for keeping proper accounting records, for safeguarding the assets of the charity and for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection o* fraud and other irregularities and to provide reasonable assurance that= The charity is operating efficiently and effectively. The assets are safeguarded against unauthorised use or disposition Proper records are maintained and financial information used within the charity reliable The charity complies with ielevant laws and regulations Risk review The trustees have conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed and appropriate systems have been established to mitigate those risks. Significant external risks to funding have lead to the development and implementation of a strategic plan. This will allow for the re-direction of funding and some activitie5. Internal risks are minimised by the implementation of procedure5 for authorisation of all transactions and projects to ensure consistent quality of delivery for all operational aspects of the charity. These procedures are constantly reviewed to ensure that they still meet the needs of the charity. Objectives and activities The principal objects and activities of the company are the promotion and protection of the physical and mental health of cancer sufferers and their carers through the provision of support, education and practical advice throughout South Yorkshire. The objects of the charity are in particular, but without limitation: Advance the education of the general public in all areas relating to cancer. The provision of advocacy. advice and information. The provision of resources. bl Page 3
Flrefl Cancer Awarene55 and Su ort Limited Re ort of the Directors includin For the ear ended 30 A ril 2024 the Trustees. Re continued Trustees P Taylor E Ajohnson l Bacchu5 A R Roberts M.B.E. L Monks F Polson B Lister Resigned 0110712023 Dec'd 19/0212024 Appointed 01107/2023 Appointed'1910212024 Achievements and performance Throughout this year Firefly were delighted to have received the highest accolade for any Charity, The Kings Award for Voluntary Service. A true accolade for all the vol(Jnteers involved Another step forward was the introduction of online banking to enable accurate real time reporting and the next step is to switch the reporting system to Xero The service continues to run successfully with a lot of new fundraising events and awareness continues to grow within the community- The Trustees and volunteers are continuing to attend as many events as possible to show gratitude to the above mentioned communities as well as continuing to spread the word and talk about the service Firefly provides The respite lodges, available for hire to seNice users and frdmily members continue to be popular and bookings increase year on year. The service user nsjmbers continue to grow and an addttional transport route has been added to incorporate Breathing Space another specialist cancer location, still based in Sheffield. New volunteers are continually recruited and trained to a high standard of delivery. The trustees would like to thank all funders. donors, volunteers and supporters who have given their support, time and monies to help the charity deliver Èt objectives. This report was approved by the directors on 8 August 2024. And signed on their behalf by- Director l Bacchu5 Page 4
Inde endent Examiners Re ort to the Trustees of Firefl Cancer Awareness and Su ort Limited Forthe ear ended 30 A ril 2Q24 We report on the account5 for the year ended 30 April 2024 set out on pages 6 to 11. Retrospertive responsibilities of trustees and examiner The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 14511) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subjert to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to- examine the accounts under settion 145 of the Charities Act 2011- to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Charitie5 Att 2011,. and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general direttions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking 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 and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report 15 limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examiner's staternent In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention= iii which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respects the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006- and to prepare accounts which accord with accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the method and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice= Accounting and Reporting by Chartties have not been met,- or 121 to which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the acco to be reached Jon Lister FCCA Enterprise Attountancv 8 Castlegate Tickhill Doncaster South Yorkshire DNII 9QU ce ate 8 August 2024 Page 5
Firefl Cancer Awareness and Su ort Limited Statement of Financial Activities For the ear ended 30 A ril 2024 includin Income & Ex enditure Account Unrestrlcted Restrirted Funds Funds 2024 2024 Total Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Notes INCOMING RESOURCES Investment income Incoming resources from charitable activitie5: Donations. gifts and fundraising 437 437 460,693 460,693 323,620 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 461,130 461,130 323,620 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable activities 384,271 384,271 393,195 Governante costs TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 384,271 384,271 393.195 NET INCOMING/{OUTGOINGI RESOURCES 76,859 76.859 (69,575) Transfers Total funds brought forward 297,454 297,454 367,029 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 374,313 374.313 297,454 The statement of financial artivities includes all gains and105ses in the year. All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities. Page 6
Firefl Cancer Awareness and Su ort Limited istered Com Number." 7114599 En land and Wales Balance Sheet as at 30 A ril 2024 an 2024 2023 Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 178,230 215,414 CURRENT ASss Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 7,500 188,583 196,083 82,040 82,040 CURREwf LIABILlEs Creditors due within one yeor CURRE ASSEfs/{LIABILITIES) 196,083 82,040 TOTAL ASSEfs LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 374.313 297.454 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 374,313 297,454 TOTAL FUNDS 374,313 297,454 These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. The company is entitled to exemption from the audit requirement contsined wtthin sertion 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 30 April 2024. No member of the company has deposited a notice pursuant to section 476, requiring an audit of these accounts. These financial statements were approved by the trustees on 8 August 2024. The directors have acknowledged their responsibilities for preparing account which give a true and fair view of the Company and of the profrtlloss Iwhich ever is applicable for the year then ended in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Art 2006 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of this Art relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the Company. The directors have acknowledged their responsibilitie5 for ensuring that the Company keeps accounting records whith comply with the Companies Act 2006. Director F. Polson Date.. 8 August 2024 Page 7
Firefl Cancer Awareness and Su ort Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For the ear ended 30 A ril 2024 I ACCOUNTING POLICIE5 Basis of accounting The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard 102 (effective January 20151 and with the Accounting and Reportin8 by- Statement of Recommended Practice IFRS 1021 lissued in January 20151. Going conrn The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basi5. The company's artivities are dependent upon the continued support of its key funders who have vndertaken to provide such support for the foreseeable future. If the going concern basis were not appropriate. adjustments would have to be made to reduce the value of assets to their recoverable values, to provide any further liabilities that may arise and reclassify fixed assets to current assets and long terms liabilities to current liabilities. Cash flow statement The trustees have taken advantage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard No. I Irevisedl from including a cash flow statement in the financial statement on the grounds that the charity Is small. Grants receivable Revenue grants are credited to the Statement of Financial Activities in the year for which they are received. Taxation The company is a registered charity and its activities are not subject to taxation. Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets are stated at Cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost le55 estimated residual value of each asset over its expected Useful life, as follows- Motor vehicles Fixtures and fitting5 Land and buildings Plant and equipment 25Yo reducing balance 33% straight line IO% straight line 20Yo reducing balance Page 8
Firefl Cancer Awareness and Su ort Limited Note5 to the Financial Statements- continued Forthe ear ended 30 A ril 2024 Fund Accounting Funds held by the charity are either= Restricted funds- these are funds that can only be used for a 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. Unrestricted funds- these are funds which can be used at the organisation's discretion in accordance with the objects of the charity. 2 INCOMING REsOuRS- CHARITABLE A1VITIEs Unrestricted Re5trirted Totsl 2024 Total 2023 Donations, gifts and fundraising COVID Grants Gift Aid 454,649 454.649 322,380 6,0 460.693 1.240 323,620 460,693 3 RESOURCES EXPENDED- CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES Unrestricted Restricted Total 2024 Total 2023 Activities and events expenses Loss on asset disposal Depreciation 324.087 324.087 325,870 60,184 384,271 67,325 393,195 384.271 4 RESOURCES EXPENDED- GOVERNANCE cosrs Unrestricted Re5trirted Total 2024 Total 2023 Independent examination Page 9
Firefl Cancer Awareness and Su ort Limited Notes to the Financial Statements- continued For the ear ended 30 A ril 2024 S Dirertors, (Trustees) remuneration No director/trustee has been paid in excess of £60,000 per annum. 6 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Motor Vehicles Land & Buildings Plant & Equipment Fixtures & Computers Total COST At l May 2023 Additions Disposals 363,868 23,000 141,156 2,600 32,269 539,893 23,000 At 30 April 2024 386,868 141,156 2.600 32,269 562,893 DEPRECIATION At l May 2023 Charge for year Released on Disposal 214,572 43,074 85,478 14,116 2,055 109 22.374 2,886 324,479 60,184 At 30 April 2024 257,646 99,594 2,164 25,260 384,663 NEf BOOKVALUE At 30 April 2024 129,222 41,562 436 7.009 178,230 At 30 April 2023 149,295 5S,678 545 9.895 215,414 7 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE wrrHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Prepayments & accrued income 7,500 7,500 Page 10
Firefl CancerAwareness and Su ort Limited Notes to the Financial Statements- continued Forthe ear ended 30 A ril 2024 8 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Trade creditors Other creditors Accrued expenses & deferred income 9 FUNDS Unrestricted Restritted Brought forward at l May 2023 Surplus/ldeficiencyl in the year Transfers Carried forward at 30 April 2024 297,454 76,859 374,313 10 ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY In the opinion of the dirertors no one party controlled the company during the year under review. The company is controlled by its members who are the trustees named in the Company information by virtue of their atting in concert. 11 GOING CONCERN The dirertors consider the company to be a going concern for a period of 12 months from the signing date of the balance sheet. Page 11