Firefly Cancer Awareness and Support Limited (A company limited by guarantee) Report and Financial Statements For the year ended 30 April 2025 Registered Company Number: 7114599 {England and Wales) Reglstered Charlty Number.. 1147235
Firefl Cancer Awarenes5 and Su ort Limited Contents of the Financial Statements For the ear ended 30 A ril 2025 Page Company Information Report of the directors Ilncluding"Lhe Trustees, Report) Independent Examiners Report Statement of Financial Artivities Balance sheet Notes to Financial Statements 8-11
Firefl Cancer Awareness and Su ort Limited Com Forthe an Information ear ended 30 A ril 2025 REGISTERED OFFICE: 8 Castlegate Tickhill Doncaster DNII 9QU TRUSTEES: P Taylor l Bacchus Lmonks F Polson B Lister INDEPENDENT EXAMINER: Jon Lister FCCA Enterprise Chartered Certified Accountants 8 Castlegate rickhill Doncaster DNII 9QU Page I
Firefl Cancer Awareness and Su ort Limited Re ort of the Directors includin For the ear ended 30 A ril 2025 the Trustees, Re ort The Lrustees, who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act, submit their annual report and the financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Prartice ISORPI IFRS 1021 issued in 2015 in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity. -, he charity is a charitable company and is limited by guarantee. The charity's governing document is its Memorandum arkd Articles of Association, which restricts the charity's operations to all lawful acts as are necessary or incidenLal to its Objects. Trustees. responsibilitles statement ompany 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 resoL¢rces, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for the year. In preparing the financial Siaiements, the trustees are required to: selert suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistentfy,. 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 ststements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safegu8rding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Structurefft governance and management The trijstees have responsibility to direct the charity's affairs in such a way as to promote the Objects. Consritution The Trust is a company limited by guarantee. The companvs 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. Mernbe, 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 l 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 Awareness and Su ort Limited Re ort of the Directors For the ear ended 30 A includin ril 2025 the Trustees, Re ort - Continued 5trLiCture* governance and management continued Recruitment ond troining of trustees Trustees are recruited based on their knowledge and experience in the services the charity provides to meet its obiectives. No formal training is provided to new trustees given their existing knowledge. I raining is available should it be required. RISK management The board of trustees have overall responsibility for ensuring that the charity has appropriate systems of controls, financial or tstherwise. They are also responsible for keeping proper accounting records, for safegua..ding the assets of the charity and for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of 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 Prooer records are rnaintained and financial information used within the charity reliable The charity complies with relevant 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 mitigdte those risks. Significant external risks to funding r.ave lead to the development and implenientation of a strategic plan. This will allow for the re-direction of funding and some activities. Interrial risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for 8Uthorisation of all transactions and projects to en)ure 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 sufferery and their carer5 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 relatin8 to cancer. I he provision of advocacy, advice and information. The provision of resources. bl Page 3
Firefl CancerAwareness and Su ort Limtted Re ort of the DirCtorS For the ear ended 30 A includin ril 2025 the Trustees, Re ort continued Trustees P Taylor l Bacchus L Monks F Polson B Lister Achievements and performan Throughout this year Firefly were delighted to have received the highest accolade for any Charity, The Kings Award for Voluntary Servite. A true accolade for all the volunteers involved Another step forward was the introduction of online banking to enable accurate real time reporting together with the move to Xero, for our accounts reporting system. The service continue5 to run successfully with a lot of new fLTndraising 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 meniioned commsjnities as well as continuing to spread the word and talk about the service Firefly provides The respite lodges, available for hire to service users and family members continue to be popular and bookings increase year on year. This led to a 3rd lodge being acquired in the year. The service user numbers continue to grow and an additional 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 it objectives. This report was approved by the directors on 13th November 2025. And signed on their behalf by- Director B. Lister Page 4
Inde endent Examiners Re ort to the Trustees of Firefl Cancer Awareness and Su ort Limited For the ear ended 30 A ril 2025 We report on the accounts for the year ended 30 April 2025 set out on pages 6 to 11. Retrospective responsibilÈties of trustees and examiner The trilstees Iwho are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl a 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. H3vip.g satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and 15 eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to,. exaifiine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011- LO follow the procedures laid down in the general dirertions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Charities Act 2011,. and ro state whether particuSar matters have come to my attention. B35is of independent examiner's report rvly 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 comparison of -he accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explariations 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 is liil)ited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examiner's ststement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. {ii 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 Art 2006 and with the method and principles of ihe Statement of Recommended Practice= Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met- or 121 to which, in my Dpinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached Jon Lister FCCA Enterprise Accountsncy Services 8 Castlegate riSG 14th November 2025 Date Doncaster South Yorkshire DNII 9QU Page 5
Firefl Cancer Awareness and Su ort Limited Statement of Financial Artivities For the ear ended 30 A ril 2025 includin Income & Ex enditure Account Unrestrirted Restritted Funds Funds 2025 2025 Total Funds 2025 Totsl Fund5 2024 Note5 INCOMING RESOUR5 Invesrment income Incoming resources from charitable activities: Donations, gifts and fundraisinE 2,268 2.268 437 466,909 466,909 460,693 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 469,177 469.177 461.130 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable activities 451,078 451,078 384,271 Governance costs TOTAL RESOURCE5 EXPENDED 451,078 451,078 384,271 NET INCOMINGI(OUTGOING) RESOURCES 18,099 18,099 76,859 Transfers Total funds brought forward 374,313 374,313 297,454 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 392.412 392.412 374,313 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year. All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities. Page 6
Flrefl Cancer Awareness and Su ort Limited Re istered CoTr, hjumber: 7114599 En land and Wales Balance Sheet as at 30 A ril 2025 2025 2024 Notes FIXED A55Ers Tangible assets 254,867 178,230 fURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 7,51XI 130.045 137,545 7,500 188,583 196,083 CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors due within one year NET CURRENT ASSETSIILIABILITIES) 137,545 196,083 TGTAL Assgfs LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 392,412 374,313 FUNDS Unrestricted funds RestriLted funds 392.412 374,313 TOTAL FUND5 392,412 374,313 These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under Part 15 of the Companie5 Art 2006. The company is entitled to exemption from the audit requirement contsined within section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 30 April 2025. 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 13J1112025 The directors have acknowledged their responsTbilities for preparing account which give a true and fair view of the Company and of the profit/loss (which ever is applicable for the year then ended in accordanie with the requirements of the Companies Art 2006 and which otherwise comply ivith the requirements of this Art relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the Company. The directors have atknowledged their responsibilities for ensuring that the Company keeps accounting records which comply with the Companies Act 2CM)6. Director B. Lister Date= 13th November 2025 Page 7
Firefl Cancer Awareness and Su ort Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For the eav ended 30 A ril 2025 I ACCOUNTING POLICIES 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 Reporting by= Statement of Recommended Practice IFRS 1021 lissued in January 20151. Going concern he fijiancial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The comparsy's acLlVities are dependent upon the continued support of its key funders who have undertaken to provide such support for the toreseeable future. If t4e going concern basis were not appropriate, adjustments would have to be made to reduce the iJalue of assets to their recoverable values, to provide ar)y further liabilities that may arise and reclassify fixed assets to current assets and long terms liabilitie5 to current liabi5ities. 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 Firiancial Activities in the year for which they are received. Taxation The company 15 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 less estimated residual value of each asset over it5 experted usèful life. as follows: Motor vehicles Fixtures and fittings Land and buildings Plant and equipment 25% reducing balance 33% straight line IOYO Straight line 20% reducing balance Page 8
Firefl Cancer Awareness and Su ort Ltmited Notes to the Financial Statements- continued For the ear ended 30 A ril 2025 Fund Accounting Funds held by the charity are either: Restricted funds- these are funds that can only be used for a particular restricted purposes witnin the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when unds 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 I1ComING RESOURCES- CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Unrestricted Restricted Total 2025 Total 2024 Donations, gifts and fundraising GiftAid 460,862 460.862 454,649 6,044 460,693 466.909 466.909 3 RESOUR5 EXPENDED - CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Unrestrirted Restritted Total 2025 ToLIl 2024 Activities and events expenses Loss on asset disposal Depreciation 391,862 5,697 53,519 451,078 391,862 5,697 53,519 451.078 324,087 60,184 384,271 4 RESOURCES EXPENDED - GOVERNANCE COSTS Unrestrirted Restrirted Total Total 2024 2025 Independent examination Page 9
Firefl Cancer Awareness and Su ort Limited Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For +he ear ended 30 A ril 2025 5 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 & Fixtures & Equipment Computers Total COST At l May 2024 Additions Disp05als 386,868 90,903 76,897 141,156 54,950 2,600 32,269 562,893 145,853 76,897 At 30 April 2025 400,875 196,106 2,600 32,269 631,850 DEPRECIATION A- l May 2024 Charge for year Released on Disposal 257,646 32,169 61.200 99.594 19,611 2,164 87 25,260 1,653 384,663 53,519 61,200 At 30 April 2025 228,615 119,204 2.251 26.913 376,983 NET BOOK VALUE At 30 April 2025 172,259 76,902 349 5,356 254,867 At 30 April 2024 129,221 41,562 436 7,009 178,229 7 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Prepayments & accrL¢ed income 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 Page 10
Firefl Cancer Awareness and Su ort Limited Notes to the financial Statements- continued F?r the. ear endea 30 A ril 2025 8 thEDITCRS: AMOUNTS FALI ING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Trade creditors Other creditors Accrued expenses & deferred income 9 FUNDS Unrestricted Restricted Brought forward at l May 2024 Surplus/ldeficiencyl in the year Ti ansfers Carried forward at 30 April 2025 374,313 18,099 392,412 10 ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY In the opinion of the directors no one party Controlled the company during the year under review. The company 15 controlled by its members who are the trustees named in the Company information by vittiue of their acting in concert. 11 GOING CONCERN The directors consider the iompany to be a going concern for a period of 12 months from the signing date of the balance sheet. Page 11