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2025-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report

HUG in a Bag UK – Durham

Structure, Governance and Management

HUG in a Bag UK – Durham is a small volunteer-led charity that supports people diagnosed with breast cancer in Durham and Darlington Hospital.

The charity is run by volunteers, who are responsible for overseeing its activities, ensuring it meets its charitable aims, and managing resources responsibly.

The committee consists of

The committee meet informally as required to plan activities and respond to local needs.

Objectives and Activities

The charity’s main objective is to provide an extra HUG to those diagnosed with breast cancer, this includes, help and support resources, comfort, practical and thoughtful gifts. This is primarily achieved through the preparation and distribution of “HUG in a Bags”, which contain essential items such as toiletries, helpful advice, practical gifts and pamper products.

During the year, the charity continued to assemble and distribute bags through breast cancer nurses within the chosen hospitals.

Public Benefit and Impact

Feedback from recipients and partner organisations indicates that the bags provided both essential supplies and a sense of care and positivity in a challenging time.

Looking Forward

The trustees aim to continue supporting people in need across Durham in the coming year, maintain strong links with local organisations, and grow awareness of the charity to ensure its work remains sustainable.

31Mar2025 06:58:00 PM Service Charge
31Mar2025 06:27:00 AM S/O to: Kepier Trust RENT
24Mar2025 10:38:00 AM DOROTHY TRUEMAN fromDorothy
20Mar2025 06:16:00 AM ENTHUSE ENTHUSE.COM
19Mar2025 06:16:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00600705
17Mar2025 06:21:00 AM Direct Debit (LLOYDS CORP CARD) 5.563140496E+15
12Mar2025 06:15:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00599669
28Feb2025 06:59:00 PM Service Charge
28Feb2025 06:25:00 AM S/O to: Kepier Trust RENT
26Feb2025 06:16:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00597630
17Feb2025 06:22:00 AM Direct Debit (LLOYDS BANK PLC) 5.563140496E+15
12Feb2025 06:15:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00596217
31Jan2025 06:59:00 PM Service Charge
31Jan2025 06:22:00 AM S/O to: Kepier Trust RENT
16Jan2025 06:17:00 AM Direct Debit (LLOYDS BANK PLC) 5.563140496E+15
15Jan2025 06:16:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00593598
06Jan2025 06:20:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00592411
31Dec2024 06:58:00 PM Service Charge
31Dec2024 06:23:00 AM S/O to: Kepier Trust RENT
18Dec2024 06:16:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00590760
17Dec2024 10:39:00 AM L Richardson LESLEYANDJULIE
17Dec2024 03:13:00 AM MRS F COLE & MR A FROM WD 14, DSU
16Dec2024 06:22:00 AM Direct Debit (LLOYDS BANK PLC) 5.563140496E+15
09Dec2024 06:27:00 AM B/P to: Nova International CSI- 000443
02Dec2024 06:49:00 AM S/O to: Kepier Trust RENT
02Dec2024 06:33:00 PM Simon Rafferty Change
30Nov2024 06:59:00 PM Service Charge
27Nov2024 06:15:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00588761
20Nov2024 06:16:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00587452
20Nov2024 06:15:00 AM ENTHUSE ENTHUSE.COM
18Nov2024 06:24:00 AM Direct Debit (LLOYDS BANK PLC) 5.563140496E+15
18Nov2024 03:18:00 PM Nicola Foster Cash
13Nov2024 06:15:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00586261
07Nov2024 03:20:00 PM Nicola Foster Change
31Oct2024 06:59:00 PM Service Charge
31Oct2024 06:22:00 AM S/O to: Kepier Trust RENT
16Oct2024 06:18:00 AM Direct Debit (LLOYDS BANK PLC) 5.563140496E+15
16Oct2024 06:16:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00583485
10Oct2024 02:19:00 PM N Tweddle Darlington bakeoff
02Oct2024 06:18:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00581710
30Sep2024 06:59:00 PM Service Charge
30Sep2024 09:01:00 AM B/P to: Ambadura Products HUG040820
30Sep2024 06:28:00 AM S/O to: Kepier Trust RENT
25Sep2024 07:51:00 AM Michael Robinson Linsey RobinsonGN
25Sep2024 06:16:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00580427
23Sep2024 06:35:00 PM E Wright CASH
16Sep2024 06:22:00 AM Direct Debit (LLOYDS BANK PLC) 5.563140496E+15
11Sep2024 06:16:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00579882
09Sep2024 06:33:00 PM J Brown GNR
06Sep2024 06:16:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00578703
04Sep2024 01:01:00 PM Urbani Robert GREAT NORTH RU
03Sep2024 03:31:00 PM Michael Robinson Linsey RobinsonGN
02Sep2024 06:26:00 AM S/O to: Kepier Trust RENT

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29Aug2024 06:16:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00577783
21Aug2024 06:15:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00577396
16Aug2024 06:18:00 AM Direct Debit (LLOYDS BANK PLC) 5.563140496E+15
14Aug2024 06:15:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00576357
09Aug2024 06:19:00 AM SUNDERLAND CC COS 3502127381
06Aug2024 06:21:00 AM B/P to: One.com 38964663
31Jul2024 06:24:00 AM S/O to: Kepier Trust RENT
31Jul2024 06:18:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00574708
17Jul2024 03:51:00 PM H Sawyer Heather's 50th
17Jul2024 06:16:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00573131
16Jul2024 06:19:00 AM Direct Debit (LLOYDS BANK PLC) 5.563140496E+15
10Jul2024 06:16:00 AM CAF2407052094CF 2407052094CF
10Jul2024 06:16:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00572651
04Jul2024 06:15:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00571444
01Jul2024 06:31:00 AM S/O to: Kepier Trust RENT
30Jun2024 06:59:00 PM Service Charge
26Jun2024 06:15:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00570963
24Jun2024 06:26:00 AM B/P to: Emma Wright EXPENSES JUNE 2
17Jun2024 06:22:00 AM Direct Debit (LLOYDS BANK PLC) 5.563140496E+15
14Jun2024 08:43:00 AM B/P to: Mrs C Miller NEW AVON SUPPL
12Jun2024 01:32:00 PM B/P to: Clear Insurance 533117787
12Jun2024 06:15:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00569607
10Jun2024 01:30:00 PM Nicola Foster Change
31May2024 06:23:00 AM S/O to: Kepier Trust RENT
30May2024 06:16:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00567913
20May2024 03:12:00 AM E Wright Cash
16May2024 06:17:00 AM Direct Debit (LLOYDS BANK PLC) 5.563140496E+15
16May2024 06:16:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00566288
13May2024 06:18:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00564956
01May2024 06:34:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00564004
30Apr2024 06:24:00 AM S/O to: Kepier Trust RENT
17Apr2024 06:15:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00562487
16Apr2024 06:18:00 AM Direct Debit (LLOYDS BANK PLC) 5.563140496E+15
15Apr2024 10:32:00 AM SHURE ENTER (UK) OVERPAYMENT 53
10Apr2024 06:16:00 AM LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00560946
08Apr2024 06:24:00 AM B/P to: Localgiving VCO10865
08Apr2024 06:24:00 AM B/P to: Shure Cosmetics 53345
08Apr2024 03:16:00 AM Simon Rafferty Change
02Apr2024 06:24:00 AM S/O to: Kepier Trust RENT

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Signature cover page

Signed by:

James Todd

Signing request

Created: 02/02/2026, 14:55:47

Description:

Document owner:

Original document name:

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Comment:

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E-mail address:

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Fisher, Emma

James Todd

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Charity registration number: 1154694

Hug In a Bag

Trustees' Report and Financial Statements

31 March 2025

Hug In a Bag

Charity registration number: 1154694

Trustees’ Annual Report See file HUG in a Bag UK – Durham

Structure, Governance and Management

HUG in a Bag UK – Durham is a small volunteer-led charity that supports people diagnosed with breast cancer in Durham and Darlington Hospital.

The charity is run by volunteers, who are responsible for overseeing its activities, ensuring it meets its charitable aims, and managing resources responsibly.

The committee consists of [Emma Wright (Fisher], Chair [Emma Walton], Treasurer/Secretary [Nicola Foster], Purchasing [James Todd], Trustee Mike Barclay Gordon Wright Kathryn Lamb

The committee meet informally as required to plan activities and respond to local needs.

Objectives and Activities

The charity’s main objective is to provide an extra HUG to those diagnosed with breast cancer, this includes, help and support resources, comfort, practical and thoughtful gifts. This is primarily achieved through the preparation and distribution of “HUG in a Bags”, which contain essential items such as toiletries, helpful advice, practical gifts and pamper products.

During the year, the charity continued to assemble and distribute bags through breast cancer nurses within the chosen hospitals.

Public Benefit and Impact

Feedback from recipients and partner organisations indicates that the bags provided both essential supplies and a sense of care and positivity in a challenging time.

Looking Forward

The trustees aim to continue supporting people in need across Durham in the coming year, maintain strong links with local organisations, and grow awareness of the charity to ensure its work remains sustainable.

Emma Wright Hug In A Bag - Chair

Independent Examiners' Report to the members of Hug In a Bag

I report on the unaudited accounts of Hug In a Bag for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Cashflow Statement and the related notes. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'.

Respective responsibilities of trustee and examiner

The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

I am qualified to undertake the examination, being a qualified member of the Association of International Accountants

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions 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 is limited to those matters set out in the statement below

The charity did not maintain its accounting records in prior periods using a full double-entry bookkeeping system, and no verifiable opening reserves or fund balance were availbale at the start of the year. As a result, I was unable to obtain sufficient appropiate evidence concerning the opening balance brought forward at the beginning of the period.

Accordingly, I was unable to determin whether any adjustments to opening reserves and related disclosure might have been necessary.

Independent Examiner’s Statement Report

Except for the matter described in the Basis of Independent Examiner's report paragraph above, I have not become aware of any material matters giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

Carter Collins and Myer Accountants Robert Newman DATE: 1 30-Jan-25

Hug In a Bag

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
2025 2025
Note £ £ £ £
Incoming resources
Donations and legacies 2 12,757 12,757
Income from charitable activities 3 12,600 12,600
Total incoming resources 25,357 25,357
Resources expended
Charitable Activities 4 7,964 7,964
Other 5 1,153 1,153
Total resources expended 9,117 9,117
Net movement in funds 16,240 16,240
Transfers between funds 10
Total funds brought forward 10 20,871 20,871
Total funds carried forward 10 37,110 37,110

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year. All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.

Hug In a Bag

Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025

Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Fixed Assets
Tangible assets 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
Current Assets
Cash at bank and in hand 37,470 0 37,470 0
37,470 0 37,470 0
Creditors 8
Amounts falling due in one year (360) 0 (360) 0
Net Current Assets 37,110 0 37,110 0
Amounts falling due
after more than one year 0 0 0 0
Net Assets 37,110 0 37,110 0
Funds of the Charity
Unrestricted funds 10 37,110 0 37,110 20,871
Restricted funds 10 0 0 0 0
Total Funds 37,110 0 37,110 20,871

For the year in question, the company was entitled to exemption from an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors' responsibilities

These accounts are prepared in accordance with the special provisions of part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies and constitute the annual accounts required by the Companies Act 2006 and are for circulation to the members of the company.

The notes on the following pages form part of these accounts.

Approved by the Board and signed on their behalf by:

Emma Wright Trustee Approved by the board on

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Notes to the Financial Statements

1 Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) - Charities SORP (FRS 102)), The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevent accounting policy note(s).

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the charity. Designated funds are unrestriced funds of the charity which the trustees have deciced at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be soley used for particular areas of the Charity's work or for specific projects being undertaken by the Charity.

Incoming resources

Incoming is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis when a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered and is included as part of the expenditure to which it relates.

Operating leases

Rentals payable under operating leases, where substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership remains with the lessor, are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which they fall due.

Tangible fixed assets

Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Individual items costing less than £500 are not capitalised.

2
Donations
3 Incoming from Charitable Activities
Grants
Donations and Legacies
Unrestricted
Restricted
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
12,757
0
12,757
0
12,757
0
12,757
0
Unrestricted
Restricted
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
12,600
0
12,600
0
4 Expenditure on Charitable Activities
Charitable Expenditure
Rent
Subscriptions
Computer Costs
Bank Charges
Travel & Subsistence
5
Insurance
Accountancy services
Governance costs
12,600
0
12,600
0
Unrestricted
Restricted
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
4,393
0
4,393
0
2,925
0
2,925
0
225
0
225
0
163
0
163
0
143
0
143
0
115
0
115
0
7,964
0
7,964
0
Unrestricted
Restricted
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
793
0
793
0
360
0
360
0
1,153
0
1,153
0

6 Trustees renumeration and expenses

No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 per annum.

7 Tangible Fixed Assets

Equipment Total
£ £
COST
At 1 April 2024 0 0
Additions 0 0
Disposals 0 0
At 31 March 2025 0 0
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2024 0 0
Charges 0 0
Disposals 0 0
At 31 March 2025 0 0
NBV
At 31 March 2024 0 0
At 31 March 2025 0 0
8 Creditors: amounts falling due Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Trade Creditors
Accruals
Deferred Income
0
0
0
0
360
0
360
0
0
0
0
0
360
0
360
0

9 Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within S505 of the income & Corporation Taxes Act 1988 (ICTA 1998) or S256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen in the charity

10 Restricted Funds
Unrestricted Funds
General Funds
Total Funds
Fund
Movement
At
01.04.2024
Incoming
resources
Outgoing
resources
Transfers
At
31.03.2025
0
0
0
0
0
20,871
25,357
(9,117)
37,110
20,871
25,357
(9,117)
0
37,110
20,871
25,357
(9,117)
0
37,110