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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Firefl CancerAwareness and Su
ort Limtted
Re
ort of the Dir￿CtorS
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
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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..
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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
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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
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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 RESOUR￿5
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.
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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
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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
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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 I1￿ComING 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 RESOUR￿5 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
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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
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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.
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