The Topic of Cancer Report and Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 December 2024 Charity No: 1151079
CONTENTS
Legal and Administrative Information
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Accounts
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| TRUSTEES | Alan Loryman (Treasurer) |
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| Anne Powell-Evans (Chair) | |
| Professor H. Pandha. Resigned 19.01.24. | |
| Panos Koliou. | |
| Anna Hunter. | |
| James Thurlow-Craig. | |
| Adam Frampton. | |
| Dave Chuter. Resigned 09.10.24. | |
| Tony Dhillon. Recruited 16.01.24. | |
| PATRONS | Alison Steadman |
| Michael Elwyn | |
| Yvonne Hall | |
| Colin Roy | |
| Sir Paul Beresford. Resigned 19.10.24. | |
| Glyn Powell-Evans | |
| Michael Buerk | |
| Eddie Foljambe, Earl of Liverpool. | |
| Recruited 26.09.24. | |
| CHARITY REGISTRATION NO: | 1151079 |
| PRINCIPAL OFFICE | 23 Poltimore Road |
| Guildford | |
| GU2 7PT | |
| INDEPENDENT EXAMINER | THB LLP |
| BANKERS (from 27 Jan 2016) | Metro Bank |
| One Southampton Row | |
| London | |
| WC1B 5HA |
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
The Trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Governing documents
The organisation is an unincorporated trust, constituted under a Trust Deed dated 12 February 2013 and is a registered charity, number 1151079.
Trustees
The year ending December 2024 saw the recruitment of one Trustee.
The chair of the charity is Anne Powell-Evans who took over the role on 9[th] April,2021. This chairmanship was approved by the Trustees on 12[th] April, 2022.
Recruitment, resignations, and appointment of trustees.
Nigel Lewis-Baker, Honorary President died on 03.03.24.
Tony Dhillon was recruited as a trustee on 16.01.24.
Hardev Pandha resigned as a trustee on 19.01.24.
Dave Chuter resigned as a trustee on 19.10.24.
Maggie Knivett remained as ambassador of Toc Voices. There is no longer a requirement for an ambassador for the Fitness groups or Support group as they are run independently by another organization and collaborate with Topic of Cancer.
The Board of Trustees are responsible for the recruitment and appointment of Trustees. The Board seeks to ensure that they have the requisite skills between them to run the charity. All potential trustees are interviewed by 2 existing trustees.
Trustee induction and training
Most new Trustees are already familiar with the practical work of the organisation. Trustees are recruited from the cancer patient community, the cancer research team and other interested people who can offer the necessary relevant skills.
New Trustees are given a short, informal training session to familiarize themselves with the Charity, and the context within which it operates. They are issued with a pack which contains all the necessary documentation.
This covers:
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The obligations of Trustees.
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The main documents which set out the operational framework for the charity.
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Resourcing and the current financial position as set out in the latest published accounts.
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Minutes from previous meetings.
Aims and objectives
The principal aims and objectives of the charity are as follows:
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To advance the health of the public on a worldwide basis in the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of cancer through cancer immunotherapy research.
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To raise funds to support immunotherapy research into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of cancer in a world class clinical-based research centre in the Section of Oncology at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Surrey.
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To increase awareness of prostate, bladder, breast, renal, pancreatic, oesophageal, melanoma and other cancers among the general public.
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To support the establishment of local cancer support groups.
Analysis of research funding shows that most funds are spent on basic research and understanding the causes of disease although a more recent projects are looking at the role of the microbiome in pancreatic cancer, and the role of the microbiome and, ethnicity in prostate cancer, as well as the effect of exercise on oesophageal cancer treatment outcomes with regard to the immune response (the OPTIMUS trial). Funds will also be allocated towards a similar study in pancreatic cancer. Bladder cancer – current treatment is BCG which is toxic and causes unpleasant side effects. The aim is to supersede this treatment with a virus created by Dr Guy Simpson. Results are very promising and the plan is to patent the virus.
The aims and objectives are achieved at the lowest administrative cost possible and sets us apart from the other major charities operating in this sector. We are a volunteer run charity with one paid social media contractor.
Summary of public benefits
In planning our activities for the year, we have kept in mind the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. The objectives and achievements offer public benefit to all cancer patients. The charity focuses its investment in two main areas: immunotherapy research into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of cancer using more targeted and less aggressive therapies and running support groups which offer physical, emotional and social support to cancer patients, partners, care givers and their families.
Immunotherapy Cancer Research
The UK is considered one of the world’s leaders in this branch of cancer research and the research team, located at the University of Surrey, is one of the main immunotherapy research teams with expertise in conducting clinical trials. This is greatly facilitated by its proximity to the Royal Surrey County Hospital and the team work in collaboration with their clinical colleagues. One of the Topic of Cancer Charity's main goals is to support this team to provide multiple benefits. Two consultant medical oncologists and a surgical oncologist sit on the charity committee to advise on how best to use available funds. To this end we have provided funding for maintenance and repair of essential pieces of equipment and associated costs and assist funding the employment costs of specified staff as requested.
We have continued to raise the profile and awareness of cancer and immunotherapy research through networking, articles in local magazines, active use of social media and fundraising events. Topic of Cancer maintains a website which offers information about the support services we provide, as well as videos of the scientists explaining their re-
search. We have continued to keep it regularly updated. We have developed social media links on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. We have continued to keep it regularly updated. The charity has continued to keep interested parties informed through regular newsletters. These have been well received as have visits to the research laboratories at the University of Surrey.,
Local Cancer Support Groups
The charity had a support group, ToC Together which offered emotional and social support to cancer patients, partners, care givers and their families, but this fell into abeyance during the pandemic lockdown. Our support group was designed to provide emotional, educational, and social support for patients and their families through monthly meetings and occasionally there were guest speakers from science, medicine, entertainment, and complementary therapies. We have now been able to continue our support work by partnering with another group, the Cancer Chat Café which meets 3 times a month, often with speakers but also for general conversational support.
We also fund ToC Fit exercise classes. There are 6 classes a week for cancer patients who are undergoing or recovering from treatment and led by specially trained instructors. The classes are graded according to the participants’ level of fitness. During lockdown, the classes took place on Zoom and have continued to do so as the participants chosen method. These are run in partnership with another charity, ThriveFit, and are free of charge. Negotiations are currently in place for these classes to come completely under the umbrella of Topic of Cancer.
We have a choir called ToC Voices for people undergoing treatment for cancer, recovering from cancer and for their families and carers. The choir rehearse together weekly, perform at concerts and at local festivals. We currently make no charge to our members for these services and fund them by seeking community grants and fund raising by the members.
Annual accounts
Topic of Cancer’s accounts on an accrual basis which was adopted in 2018. There is no change to this accounting procedure.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and with the Charities Act 2011.
Investment policy
The charity aims to maintain enough funds in the current account to support our fundraising efforts, administrative costs and our three support groups. It was agreed by the Trustees at their meeting on 8[th] September 2022 that an account would be opened with COIF Charities Deposit Fund through the CCLA (Churches, Charities and Local Authorities Investment Management) for any surplus monies in order to maximise the return on funds for future activities of the charity. Signatories to be the current Chair and Treasurer.
Review of progress, achievements, and future objectives
The purpose of this section of our report is to provide a clear summary of information about the activities of the Topic of Cancer. In particular, we review the progress against our objectives set for 2024, record achievements for the year and set objectives for next year.
Our objectives for 2024 were:
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1.To continue the “Moving Forward” working party in order to improve the efficacy and direction of the charity.
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2.To improve its website and associated publicity thereby promoting further awareness of the charity but also of treatment for cancer.
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3.To look for corporate supporters in order to expand fund-raising.
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4.To build on the relationship with medical and nursing staff so that they are aware of our supporting services.
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5.To review its method of raising funds to maximise its income.
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The “Moving Forward” working party met several times and recommended the following:
Website – present website tired, not user friendly and does not impart information in a clear comprehensible way. (See 2.)
Tik-Tok should be used as a resource for publicity. – this is in progress.
Contact should be made with schools for educational as well as fund raising purposes – the charity was instrumental in holding a workshop for sixth formers at the University of Surrey laboratories in December 2024 in conjunction with the Oncology Research Team. 6 local schools attended.
Corporates/ foundations to be approached for grants. (See 3)
Business cards to be printed with QR code to encourage people to donate funds-this has been done and distributed to trustees and volunteers.
More talks to groups to raise profile and funds – an Immunotherapy Public meeting was held at the University of Surrey in February 2024 in conjunction with the research and medical staff and was attended by approx.150 members of the public. The Topic of Cancer choir has performed at several public events including ChoirBlast in Godalming and at the Oesophageal Support Group.
The Chair has talked to local community groups such as the National Women’s Register. A reception was held in December 2024 for individuals and corporates to meet research team members.
ToC Voices was profiled in a Get Surrey article and the Chair was interviewed by That’s TV in January2024.
The Chair has visited St.Luke’s Cancer Centre in Guildford to get a better understanding of the services they provide and attends quarterly meetings with other charities.
The charity was honoured to have a visit to the research laboratories from His Highness, the Duke of Gloucester, in September 2024 and this was widely reported locally.
- Throughout the year, work proceeded on a new website. It is hoped to launch it early in 2025.
The charity has continued to employ a contractor for a few hours per month to handle our social media and thereby promote the charity. This is our first paid employee but we feel it essential to use someone conversant with this method of publicity if we are to grow the charity. We are active users of social media and have a strong following on Facebook and Twitter. We have produced regular Newsletters to keep our supporters updated on current research and events.
- 3.The charity has used Charity Excellence to source various corporates for grants and many applications have been made. We have attended Business Expo at the University of Surrey where there was the opportunity to make contact with other charities and with local businesses.
The Chair has attended Surrey Charity Network meetings and quarterly meetings of the charities section of the Royal Surrey County Foundation Trust where information about financial resources are shared.
Given the current economy, it is a difficult time to obtain funds from corporates and several of our regular donors have withdrawn. However, 2 local businesses, Savills and Menzies have made us their charity of the year 2025. We have also been fortunate to receive grants from Next, The Lewis Foundation and Hampshire Commodities as well as being the beneficiary from Surbiton Rotary Club. We have received substantial donations from private individuals and are grateful to patients who have run marathons producing considerable sponsorship. We continue to receive some monies from funerals and birthdays as well as from organisations where talks are given by a member of the charity.
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4.The Chair has spent time liaising with medical and nursing staff at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in general meetings and face to face but there is still work to be done here, especially in engaging hospital consultants.
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It has become clear that the charity needs to expand its methods of fund raising. The charity has determined that it should try to engage more individuals to donate on a monthly basis as that would ensure a consistent level of income. Grant applications are another source of income but are time consuming to complete so the charity needs to consider how to activate that task.
Support Groups.
Our Patient Support Groups have been thriving and continue to provide the support so many cancer sufferers require. The choir has several new members and all say how much they benefit from this interaction. They have enjoyed taking part in local events such as ChoirBlast and other local musical concerts.
The fitness groups have been extremely well attended on Zoom and there are now 6 classes a week offering pilates, tai chi and general fitness. Each applicant is individually assessed and allocated a class that meets their needs led by special trained instructors. We continue to work in partnership with ThriveFit in providing this service although work is underway to transfer the fitness classes to Topic of Cancer and disband ThriveFit.
We partner with another group, Cancer Chat Cafe in providing a support group. The continuing attendance of members at all our groups only goes to demonstrate the importance to them.
Fund Raising
The total amount raised from fundraising events in the year is £11,809. Notable funds raised.
| Fleet Half marathon | £ 5,320 |
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| Surbiton Rotary Race Night | £ 500 |
| Wonersh Quiz Night | £ 5,829 |
| Personal Challenges | £ 660 |
There were many smaller donations from companies, members and individuals as well as larger donations from funeral collections.
The majority of the money is used to purchase and service essential equipment for the research team. We have provided some funding for PhD students to carry out work within the team. There is a continuing need to fund consumables and we are funding, maintaining, and updating the equipment needed to continue and extend the groundbreaking work of the research team.
A small proportion of our income is used for the choir and fitness groups.
We have been able to meet our aims both in supporting the immunotherapy research group at the University of Surrey and encouraging and supporting the establishment of patient support groups. We hope to expand our fund raising for more specific items for the research team.
Next year, the charity intends to:
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Launch the new website and associated leaflets.
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Grow the charity and its fund-raising ability by discussing the possibility of a salaried employee to make grant applications and promote the charity.
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There is still work to be done on building relationships with medical and nursing staff so that they are aware of the charity’s supporting services.
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Review and, if appropriate, facilitate the transition of the fitness group into Topic of Cancer.
Immunotherapy report
The report is submitted by the team at the University and reflects their work in the year. It is included, as we have been, and continue to be, ongoing funding supporters to the team. We have no direct management of the group, which lies, within the University.
The groups’ activities have been reported to the charity at meetings during the year.
The team has been concentrating on bladder cancer, the current treatment for which is toxic and causes unpleasant side effects. The aim is to supersede this treatment with a virus, the results of which are very promising. Dr Guy Simpson, who has been operational in developing this virus has filed a patent, and the next stage is running a clinical
trial in humans. This is to be formally presented to 2 biotechnology companies with the aim to partner development.
Research has been taking place into a form of advanced prostate cancer called Neuroendocrine Prostate Cancer (NEPC), which 1 in 5 men will get. Immunotherapy treatments for prostate cancer don’t usually work because the immune cells cannot infiltrate the prostate tumour. However, for 1 in 12 men, immunotherapy does work but the reasons why are not known. For men with NEPC, more information is needed as to whether, and what type, of immunotherapies will work. Trustees of Topic of Cancer agreed to fund £10,000 of this work. The team is collaborating with a centre in Milan which is developing immune based therapies for prostate cancer.
Work is also continuing on microbiome research into ethnic disparities in the outcomes of treatment for prostate cancer, as well as the role of the microbiome in pancreatic and oesophageal cancers.
Review of financial activities
During the year the charity received income totalling £56,991 a 26% reduction over the 2023 figure. This figure is made up of £44,413 from grants and donations (an 80% increase from 2023), £5,980 from charitable activities (+157 %) £5,829 from Trading Activities (-88%) and £768 from bank interest (-115%).
During the year the charity spent a total of £50,337, a 57% decrease over the previous year, meeting all of its 2024 commitments to the University of Surrey (£31,000) (-39%) and to its Support Community (£15,540) (+0.57%). The charity also spent £3,165 (- 83%) on the costs of fundraising. The balance on expenditure of £662 was spent on insurance, publicity & administration.
At year end the charity had a surplus of £27,245, an increase of £6,629 (+32%) on the balance at the end of 2023. This balance is unrestricted and will be carried forward to 2025 to continue with the funding of research and running its support groups.
Post balance sheet events
The Charity agreed to takeover the ThriveFit Charity which was on the verge of collapsing owing to the resignation of two of the three trustees. ThriveFit run fitness classes for cancer patients which Topic of Cancer used to run prior to them being separated off to ThriveFit. It was an obvious fit and was quickly approved by our Trustees and The Charity Commission. The funds were transferred to ourselves and it is anticipated that the funds will last around 4 years. These monies are classified as Restricted Funds.
Reserves policy
The Trustees aim to keep cash reserves of around £5,000.
Organisational structure
The Trustees undertake the day to day running of the charity, all of which occurs on a voluntary basis. The Trustees are also responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the charity and meet every two months or more often if necessary.
The Trustees believe that they have all the necessary documentation and policies in place, including GDPR, privacy policy and safeguarding.
Risk
The major risks to which the charity is exposed, as identified by the Trustees, have been reviewed and systems or procedures have been established to manage those risks.
Trustees Responsibility in respect of Financial Statements
Charity law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial period which give a true and fair view of the charity's affairs; the Balance Sheet, the incoming resources and application of funds and the income and expenditure for the financial period. In preparing those financial statements the Trustees should follow best practice and:
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Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
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Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
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State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements,
The Trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity, enabling them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. 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.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 17.11.25 and signed on their behalf by:
Chair and Trustee Topic of Cancer. Charity number 1151079.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Topic of Cancer
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Topic of Cancer ('the Charity')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31st December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act'). The Charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Act and that an independent examination is needed.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do 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.
THB LLP ACCA 1 & 2 Studley Court Mews Studley Court Guildford Road Chobham Surrey GU24 8EB Date: 17.11.25.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| INCOMING RESOURCES | ||
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| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Donations and Legacies | £44,413 | £24,686 |
| Charitable Activities | £5,980 | £2,330 |
| Other Trading Activities | £5,829 | £48,264 |
| Bank Interest | £768 | £1,654 |
| ——— | ------------ | |
| £56,991 | £76,934 | |
| ====== | ======= | |
| RESOURCES EXPENDED | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Raising Funds |
£3,165 | £19,406 |
| Charitable Activities |
£15,140 | £15,449 |
| Grants Made |
£31,000 | |
| Material Item of Expense | £96,844 | |
| Other Spend | £662 | £-14,150 |
| ———- | ------------ | |
| £50,367 | £117,549 | |
| ====== | ======= | |
| NET INCOME / EXPENDITURE) | £6,624 | (£40,614) |
| FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD | £20,616 | £61,230 |
| ———- | ----------- | |
| FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | £27,240 | £20,616 |
| ====== | ====== |
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024
CURRENT ASSETS
2024
2023
| Cash at bank & in hand |
£25,759 | £20,834 |
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| Debtors & Prepayments |
£2,484 | £2,207 |
| ———— | ------------- | |
| £28,243 | £23,041 | |
| ====== | ------------- | |
| Creditors & Accruals |
£1,003 | £2,426 |
| ——— | ------------ | |
| ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES |
£27,240 | £20,616 |
| ———— | ------------ | |
| FUNDS TO THE CHARITY |
£27,240 | £20,616 |
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
1. BASIS OF PREPARATION
1.1 Basis of Accounting
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) issued on16 July 2014 and with the Charities Act 2011.
1.2. Going Concern
The Trustees have considered what, if any, material uncertainties could affect the Charity’s ability to continue as a going concern in the next twelve months.
Available funds at 31st December 2024 were £22,240, in addition there is a contingency of £5,000. These funds are available for the funding of the ToCVoices support group and a contribution towards the fitness group. The rest is available for research. The Charity does not employ any staff and overheads are kept to the absolute minimum. At no time would the trustees commit to future expenditure that exceeded available funds.
There is no reason to believe that the Charity will not continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future.
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
2.1. INCOME
This standard list of accounting policies has been applied by the charity.
Recognition of Income
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:
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the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
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it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability
Offsetting
There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by the FRS102 SORP
Grants and Donations
Grants and donations are included in the SOFA when the general income criteria have been met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS 102 SORP)
Tax Reclaims on donations and gifts
Gift Aid receivable is included when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation os considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same funds the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.
Donated Goods
The Charity does not receive any donated goods
Donated Services and Facilities
Donated services and facilities that are consumed immediately are recognised as income with an equivalent amount recognised as an expense under the appropriate heading in the SOFA.
Income from interest, royalties and dividends
This is included in the accounts when the receipt is probable and the amount receivable can be measured reliably.
2.2 EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES
Liability Recognition
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
Creditors
The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts.
2.3. ASSETS
Tangible fixed assets used by the charity They are valued at cost
Debtors
Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.
3. ANALYSIS OF INCOME
| 3. ANALYSIS OF INCOME | ||
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| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Donations and Legacies: | ||
| Donations and Gifts | £40,802 | £17,238 |
| Gift Aid | £3,612 | £2,448 |
| Specific Grant | Nil | £5,000 |
| ———— | ----------- | |
| £44,413 | £24,686 | |
| Charitable Events: | ||
| Organised Challenges |
£5,320 | £2,250 |
| Personal Challenges | £660 | £ 80 |
| ———— | ----------- | |
| £5,980 | £2,330 | |
| Other Trading Activities: | ||
| Quiz Night | £5,829 | Nil |
| Purple Ball | Nil | £21,818 |
| Open Gardens | Nil | £8,620 |
| Car Event | Nil | £17,826 |
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| £5,829 | £48,264 | |
| Income from Investments: | ||
| Bank Interest | £768 | £1,654 |
| ———- | ------------ | |
| TOTAL INCOME | £56,991 | £76,934 |
| ====== | ======= |
4. ANALYSIS OF RECEIPTS OF GOVERNMENT GRANTS
The charity received no government grant funding.
5. ANALYSIS OF DONATED GOODS AND SERVICES
The only donated service was the provision of accountancy services for the end of year report.
6. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE
| 6. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE | ||
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| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Expenditure on Raising Funds: | ||
| Incurred seeking donations | £1,800 | £1,200 |
| Staging Fundraising Events | £811. |
£785 |
| Other Trading Activities | £554 | £17,421 |
| ——— | ———- | |
| £3,165 | £19,406 | |
| Expenditure on Charitable Activities: | ||
| Support Groups |
£15,540 | £15,449 |
| Material Item of Expenditure: | ||
| Grant to Surrey University |
£31,000 | £82,144 |
| Other: | ||
| Insurance and Admin |
£662 | £ 551 |
| ———- | ———— | |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | £50,337 | £117,549 |
| ====== | ======= | |
| Analysis of Expenditure on other charitable activities: | ||
| Support Groups | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| ToCVoices – Choir Leader & Hall Hire | £11,040 | £10,949 |
| ToCFit – Fitness Trainer/Hall Hire/ Equipment£4,500 | £ 4,500 | |
| ——— | ----------- | |
| £15,540 | £15,449 | |
| ====== | ====== |
7. EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS
The Charity had no extraordinary items.
8. DETAILS OF CERTAIN ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE
There was no independent examiner fee in 2024
9. PAID EMPLOYEES
The Charity does not have any paid employees.
10. GRANT MAKING
The Charity provided funds to the University of Surrey for Maintenance of the Leica Machine (purchased in 2023) and Consumables to the value of £24,000.
11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
The charity does not have any tangible fixed assets.
12. INVESTMENT ASSETS
The charity does not have any investment assets.
13. STOCKS
The charity does not hold any stock.
14. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
Analysis of Debtors
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Aid |
£1,710 | £1,901 |
| Miscellaneous Items |
£635 | £113 |
| Prepayments |
£139 | £193 |
| ——— | --------- | |
| £2,484 | £2,207 | |
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| 15. CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS | ||
| Analysis of Creditors | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Purple Ball | £1,015 | |
| Support Groups | £ 407 | |
| Balance of EUSA Grant | £903 | £ 903 |
| Social Media | £100 | £ 100 |
| ——- | --------- | |
| £1,003 | £2,426 | |
| ===== | ====== |
16. PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES
The charity has not made any provisions for future liabilities.
17. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND CONTINGENT ASSETS
The charity has no contingent liabilities or assets.
18. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
| 18. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Short term deposits | £25,620 | £15,691 |
| Cash at bank and on hand |
£138 |
£5,143 |
| ———- | ------------ | |
| £25,758 | £ 20,834 | |
| ====== | ======= |
19. FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
The charity's exposure to debt is very small. The only debts outstanding are generally those occurring around the time of the purple ball. The charity has sufficient funds to cover any losses as a result of the failure of debtors to not pay monies outstanding.
20. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD.
The Charity agreed to takeover the ThriveFit Charity which was on the verge of collapsing owing to the resignation of two of the three trustees. ThriveFit run fitness classes for cancer patients which Topic of Cancer used to run prior to them being separated off to ThriveFit. It was an obvious fit and was quickly approved by our Trustees and The Charity Commission. The funds were transferred to ourselves and it is anticipated that the funds will last around 4 years. These monies are classified as Restricted Funds.
21. CHARITY FUNDS
21.1 MATERIAL FUNDS AND MOVEMENTS DURING CURRENT REPORTING PERIOD
Fund balances Income Expenditure Transfers Gains & Fund Balances brought forward Losses carried forward
Losses carried forward
| Research£15,615 | £56,307 | £34,827 | (£14,856) | - | £22,240 |
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| Support GpsNil | £683 | £15,540 | £14,856 | - | Nil |
| Contingency£5,000 | - | - | - |
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£5,000 |
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| Total Funds £20,615. | **£56,990 ** | £50,367 | Nil | **Nil ** | £27,240 |
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21.2 MATERIAL FUNDS AND MOVEMENTS DURING PREVIOUS REPORTING PERIOD
Fund balances Income Expenditure Transfers Gains & Fund Balances brought forward Losses carried forward Research £54,730. £70,694 £102,100 (£7,708) £15,615 Support Gps Nil £1,240 £10,449 £9,208 - Nil Contingency £6,500 (£1,500) - £5,000 ———- ———— ————- ———— ———— ———— Total Funds £61,230. £71,934 £112,559 Nil Nil £20,615 ======. ======= ======= =======. ======= ======