2024-10-07-accounts - The Danny Green Fund Charity

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date

Period end date

Day Month Year Day Month Year From 08 10 2023 To 07 10 2024

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1150334 Charity's principal address

The Danny Green Fund


35 Hallet Road
Canvey Island
Essex
Postcode	SS8 8LH

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
	Christopher Green	Chair Person
	Lisa Green	Treasurer
	Alan May	Trustee/Fundraiser
	Kimberly Wellington	Trustee/Fundraiser
	Joanne Matthews	Trustee/Fundraiser
	Lisa Joseph	Trustee/Fundraiser
	Ritchie Coleman	Trustee/Fundraiser
	John Smith	Trustee/Fundraiser

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Section B Structure, governance and management Description of the charity’s trusts Type of governing document Constitution (eg. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted Trust (eg. trust, association, company) Trustee selection methods Appointed by existing trustees to serve for 2 years after which they may (eg. appointed by, elected by) be reappointed.

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include The charity has links with Brain Tumour Research to promote brain additional information, where tumour awareness and to help fund research into this devastating relevant, about: disease. • policies and procedures As part of our Governance all policies have been reviewed and updated adopted for the induction and where necessary to conform with regulations. training of trustees;

the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

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Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)	The relief of sickness and promotion of the health of children suffering with brain tumours, particularly Posterior Fossa Syndrome (PFS); in particular but not exclusively, by 1. Promoting public awareness of the signs and symptoms of brain tumours in children and young people, 2, Providing funding for the development of research into practical applications for the prevention, treatment and cure of children’s brain cancer. 3, the provision of play equipment and gifts where appropriate for children who are required to spend time in an oncology ward.
	The Danny Green Fund provides therapies such as physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, speech therapy, swimming sessions or horse riding therapies to assist rehabilitation of children suffering from disabilities as the result of Posterior Fossa Syndrome. PFS is a possible complication that can be seen in up to 25% of children following brain tumour surgery. This year The Danny Green Fund has increased its provision of therapies to help recovery from this devastating syndrome, we are enabling the children we support to regain some of the independence lost since their diagnosis. The charity also raises funds to increase brain tumour awareness & funding for brain tumour research. We were once again able to provide Christmas gifts for children staying in our local hospitals. The gifts are always gratefully received. The trustees of The Danny Green Fund have fully complied with their duty to have due regard to the charity commission public benefit guidance when making decisions in respect to main activities undertaken by the charity. We have received numerous messages of thanks from families whose children are suffering from PFS for the support and advice given both personally, through our Facebook page and through our web site. We have also seen an increase in the number of parents joining the closed PFS parents group that we run on Facebook offering support and a safe environment for families to support each other.

Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its
governing document
Summary of the main
activities undertaken for the
public benefit in relation to
these objects (include within
this section the statutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit)

The relief of sickness and promotion of the health of children suffering
with brain tumours, particularly Posterior Fossa Syndrome (PFS); in
particular but not exclusively, by 1. Promoting public awareness of the
signs and symptoms of brain tumours in children and young people, 2,
Providing funding for the development of research into practical
applications for the prevention, treatment and cure of children’s brain
cancer. 3, the provision of play equipment and gifts where appropriate
for children who are required to spend time in an oncology ward.

The Danny Green Fund provides therapies such as physiotherapy,
hydrotherapy, speech therapy, swimming sessions or horse riding
therapies to assist rehabilitation of children suffering from disabilities as
the result of Posterior Fossa Syndrome. PFS is a possible complication
that can be seen in up to 25% of children following brain tumour surgery.
This year The Danny Green Fund has increased its provision of therapies
to help recovery from this devastating syndrome, we are enabling the
children we support to regain some of the independence lost since their
diagnosis.
The charity also raises funds to increase brain tumour awareness &
funding for brain tumour research.
We were once again able to provide Christmas gifts for children staying
in our local hospitals. The gifts are always gratefully received.
The trustees of The Danny Green Fund have fully complied with their
duty to have due regard to the charity commission public benefit
guidance when making decisions in respect to main activities undertaken
by the charity.
We have received numerous messages of thanks from families whose
children are suffering from PFS for the support and advice given both
personally, through our Facebook page and through our web site.
We have also seen an increase in the number of parents joining the
closed PFS parents group that we run on Facebook offering support and
a safe environment for families to support each other.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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All funding is made at the discretion of the trustees providing sufficient funds are available.

All referrals received are checked with the child’s consultant to confirm their condition and the type of therapies that would best aid each child’s individual recovery.

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

We are very grateful to everyone who has continued to promote and fundraise for the charity over the last year.

The charity received a very generous donation of £50,000 from a friend of the family of one of the children that the charity supported prior to his passing. The donation was made in memory of the young man to help other children/teenagers who are suffering from PFS.

Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main
achievements of the charity
during the year

The Danny Green Fund has continued to provide support for children
suffering from Posterior Fossa Syndrome as the result of a brain tumour
throughout the UK. We expect the increase in referrals received in
2023/2024 to continue into 2024/2025.
The charity has seen very positive results from the therapies that we
have provided this year. The children taking part have continued to show
increased balance, core strength and mobility which will ultimately help
them to achieve their goals of becoming more independent and waking
unaided once again. We aim to continue these therapies going forward.
We are also looking to increase the variety of therapies that we are able
to offer going into 2025.
This year the charity was also able to provide power wheels to upgrade a
teenagers wheelchair to enable her to self-propel her wheelchair in
school enabling her to participate in school life more independently. The
charity also worked with cyclists fighting cancer to fund a trike for a
youngster who struggles with balance and to walk independently to
enable him to participate in fun family days out.
The charity has received fundraising donations from organisations
outside of our immediate area therefore spreading awareness of the
work of the charity.
The Posterior Fossa Syndrome parents support group on Facebook
continues to be a great success in offering help and support for parents
with children suffering from PFS in the UK and from around the world.
We have created an increased awareness of the signs and symptoms of a
brain tumour through our fundraising and our social media, highlighting
the need for safer less toxic treatments and to ultimately find a cure for
this devastating disease. The charity has once again sponsored days of
dedicated brain tumour research at Queen Mary Hospital, London to
hopefully help find a cure.
The charity has continued to receive revenue and created increased
awareness through individual fundraising, through just giving, PayPal and
through our Social Media sites, which we hope will continue in 2024/25.
This year has seen an increase in the opportunity to fundraise compared
to last year and we look forward to this progressing into 2024/2025.
The charity held our yearly charity ball in September which was
extremely well attended as usual and was another very successful
fundraising evening.

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Section E Financial review

The trustees approved a reserves policy of £30,000

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;

The Danny Green Fund is a non-profit charity that is 100% dependent on donations and relies on fund raising as a source of funding. All money raised goes directly to fund the charities aims to support children suffering from Posterior Fossa Syndrome to enhance the quality of life for children during their most challenging of times. Along with funding vital brain tumour research.

Any support work which is needed in addition to trustee support could be carried out by volunteers as and when necessary.

investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Lisa Green Full name(s) Lisa Green Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Treasurer etc) Date 26/03/2025

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES

nny G.".oiY F.iJnd 11 StsJ34 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perlod from To Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrl¢led fundg tty th• ngJr•st Restricted lund8 Endowment fund8 Total lund• Last year to the nwre¥t £ 10 lh• nearHt £ to thg £ lo lh• nre4t £ A1 R•cel ts Bank PayPal Bank Interest 133614 133.614 48.341 917 3,223 ub total (Gross income for AR) 142,313 142,313 A2 A¥set and Investment gale•, (see tablel. Sub total 142,313 142.313 JO,481 A3Pa menls Public li8t4'1 Insurat storage Fundraising a¢tivllie8 Svndrias Charitable •mslreferr818 Pcomotlonal ma*i>?I Equiprnonl 298 29e ,200 20,330 2,895 35,518 2,086 3,451 1.499 18.693 2.520 27.886 575 319 176 187 12 20.330 2.895 35.51 2.088 3,451 JustGiving PayPal Fees 30 Sub total 66.055 66,005 51125 A4 Asset and Investmenl urchase8, see table Sub total 66,055 61055 52.125 Net of receipts/(payments) AS Tran8fer8 betrween funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year ond 76,2S8 7e.258 313,898 390,156 313,898 390,156 315,542 313.898 CCXX R1 accounts ISS) 2110212025

Section B Ststement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestrlcted funds to neare$t £ Restricted funds to neare¥t £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Categories Detalls 81 Cash funds Bank 124,655 Bank 83.174 Bank 93,241 Bank 87,450 Bank 1.636 Total cash funds 390,156 lagree b•l•)¢4$ r8ceiM8 8nd plymonis Unrestrlcted funds to near•st £ RestrS¢ted fund8 to n•8r•$t £ Endowment funds to n•Jmt£ Details B2 Other monetary asset8 Fund to whlch aJ•gt btlon Current valu8 tlonal Detalls Co•1 loptlonall B3 Inve8tmont assets Fund to whlch •88•t belon Curr•nt v•luo tlonol Detalls Cost loptlon•ll B4 Assets retalned for the charlty's own u88 Fund to whlch relotes Amount duo tlonjl When du tlonal Detall3 B5 Liabllitles Signed by one or tsyo trustees on behalf of all the Iruslees Dale of roval Signature Print Name CCXX R2 accounts ISSI

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of The Danny Green Fund On accounts for the year ended 7th October 2024 Charity no (if any) 1150334 Set out on pages Irenieinbor io Include ihe pale nunibers ol additional sheei.- I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 7th October 2024. Responsibilities and basss of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's ststement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130, of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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. 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. Signed: Date: Name: Nicholas John Bragg Relevant professional qualification{s) or body (if any): Chartered Accountant ACA Membership number 7717623 IER Oct 2018

Address: Malrix House, 12-16 Lionel Road Canvey Island, Essex SS8 9DE Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief detsils of any Items that the examiner wlshes to dlsclose. IER Oct 2018