REGISTERED CHARITY TrIUMBER: 1156553 NA DITED FIN CIAL STATEMEN FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 FOR THE TOM BOWD OUTH CANCER FOUNDATION BaverstrKks Chartered Certified Accounlants Dickens Hous¢ Guithavon Street Wttham Essex CM8 IBJ THE TOM BOWDIDGE YOUTH ANCER FOUNDATION ONTENTS OF THE FINANCTAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Page Trust¢es Annual Report Ito5 Independent Examinefs Report Receipts Payments A¢count Statement of assets and liabilities Notes to the Financ￿ Ststetnents **THE TOM BOWDIDGE YOUTH CANCER FOUNDATION** **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024** ## **Full Name** The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation ## **Registered Charity number** 11565 53 **Main Addrt:SS** 9 Firmins Court West Bergholt Colchester Essex CO63BQ ## **Trustees** RBowdidge Founder N Walmsley Trustee J Neill Trustee - Resigned 31[st ] of May 2023 Trustee MOsborn K Wells Trustee -Appointed 23[rd ] of May 2023 **Chief Executive Officer** N Bowdidge Founder ## **Medical Advisor** Dr S Strauss FRCP PHD ## **Bankers** Lloyds TSB Bank ## **Independent Examiner** Baverstocks Chartered Certified Accountants Dickens House Guithavon Street Witham Essex CM81 BJ ## **Website** www .tombowdidgefoundation.org Page 1 ## **THE TOM BOWDIDGE YOUTH CANCER FOUNDATION** ## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024** ## **GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation operates under a governing document which was agreed by the trustees and is dated the 28th of February 2014 and as amended on the 13[th ] of December 2017. The Board of Trustees is made up from individuals who have suitable experience from within the charitable sector and in business that the founders f l will benefit the future success of The Foundation. The Trustees meet every three months to review the financial position of The Foundation and to consider the funding of projects which meet the criteria set out in our founding aims and objectives. In addition, the Trustees are responsible for approving expenditure to support The Foundation's fundraising activities. ## **AIMS AND OBJECTIVES** The principal objects of The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation are to promote the relief, care, well-being and rehabilitation of teenagers and young people suffering fro:µi. cancer, and their families. To carry out research and publish any useful results into the causes and effects of cancer in teenagers and young people. ## **SUMMARY OF THE MA1N ACHIEVEMENTS DURING THE YEAR** During the year, The Foundation continued to follow the principles laid down by Tom in supporting Teenagers and Young Adults with cancer. In spite of the challenging economic environment we were operating in, this fmancial year was a pleasing one in that th a 27% increase in funds, which in a very In this financial year we; - Provided over £42,000 in care and support grants directly to 115 young people and their families, up by over 130% compared to the last fmancial year! - Continued to fund lifesaving treatment research projects. We entered into an agreement with Sheffield Children's Hospital to fund an exciting new research project which is looking into the impact new drugs have on the genetic makeup ofDesmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumours. We have directly supported young people and their families through the provision of care grants. We know these can make a huge difference to the family covering travel costs because they cannot use public transport, helping to keep a roof over their heads and support with food bills. Through to purchasing laptops, tablets, and mobile phones, used to continue studies and to stay in touch with friends, and also in providing end of life support so they can live life to the full during palliative care. We know mental health wellbeing is a major benefit of the support we give, and we are told that the support we give makes a huge difference to the lives of these young people, especially as they try to maintain their social and academic connections with friends, family, and school. . The work of the Foundation is becoming increasingly important. We are told that we are one of the very few organisations still willing and able to provide direct support to young people with cancer and their families. What drives us is being able to help young people, save lives and know that it makes a difference; _**"Unfortunately my condition has taken a turn for the worst and I've had significant growth of tumours and reoccurring fluid build up in my lung. As a result I have been deemed unfit for surgery due to risks of me making it off the table. So the current treatment plan is to jut keep on top of drainillg this fluid and pain management. Thank you so much I really can't explain what that generosity means to me.**_ " _**Again, thank you very, very much. It's people like yourself that truly make a dif erence to people like me.**_ Page2 ## **THE TOM BOWDIDGE YOUTH CANCER FOUNDATION** ## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024** ## **Fundraising Activities** During this financial year, whilst there was a reduction in fundraising activities, we managed to maintain funds raised comparable to last year. This is a great result in the challenging fundraising environment we found ourselves in. The graph below shows our fundraising performance across all revenue sources for the full financial year. ## Income Sources 2023-24 **----- Start of picture text -----**
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As in every year the Foundation has been in existence, the highlight of the year has traditionally been the Feather Ball. 2024 was a very special anniversary as it marked the 10 **[th ]** anniversary of the founding of The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation, so we wanted the Feather Ball to be a celebration of everything that has been achieved in Tom's name. Braxted Park has been our venue for a number of years now and every year we see a fantastic turnout of supporters and. their guests. Every year is themed and the 2024 theme was Let's Get The Party Started, which were Tom's words to his sister when he could not attend her 21[st ] birthday as he was in hospital in London. The evening raised a fantastic £44,810, which is incredible an incredible result The ever popular Golf Day at Benton Hall was attended by over 80 players and once again TP Group stepped up to be the main sponsor, which they have been from day one. The event was a huge success and raised just under £12,000, which is a fabulous amount for this event and record result for the event! Two new events were added to the calendar in 2022. One was the Wild Forest Challenge, a muddy and wet 5- kilornetre obstacle race. This was incredibly well put together and raised over £3,000! The second was a Skydive, now an annual event, that took place in September and raised £8132 with 9 participants taking to the skies. ## **THE TOM BOWDIDGE YOUTH CANCER FOUNDATION** ## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024** As in previous years the Foundation is keen to increase the amount raised via monthly giving. This is a regular source of funding and an easy way for people to support the Foundation's work. The Brighter Future campaign continued whereby every new sign up receives a packet ofBeebombs, so the donor was supporting the Foundation and supporting endangered bees as well. This was very well received, and the monthly donations amount to over £7,100 per annum, which is a 42% > > increase on last year. All these and more meant that we could still provide the support that was so desperately needed. ## **Corporate and Trust Support** Every year, one of the main targets Trustees have set the Foundation and themselves is to enhance and increase the level of corporate and trust support it receives. This kind of support can have a huge impact on the funds we have available and when a company or grant endowed trust engages with the Foundation, they can know that they are making a huge difference and potentially have more impact on the Foundation than they would on a larger charity. Funding we received from grant making foundations included; - Albert Hunt Trust - £5,000 - The Crane Fund - £4,488 - Edith Murphy Foundation - £5,000 - Charles S French - £2,500 : - Shropshire Community Foundation - Zacs Fund - £3,000 2 - Souter Charitable Trust - £3,000 2 - 2 We are pleased with the success in this area but do appreciate that many of these foundations are receiving hundreds of donations from across the country. We received a pleasing amount from our wonderful corporate partners, these included; - Synonymous - £17,775 from organising An Evening With Harry Redknapp - Fiducia - £1,700 - John Lewis - £1,000 2 - 2 - Provide Community Interest Company - £2,500 > - TP Group - £10,000 donated in lieu of sending Christmas Hampers to customers - Direct Meats - £3,000 via a regular monthly donation . ## **Summary** After an incredibly tough year we should celebrate our successes but not become complacent but be glad the Foundation is still operating during these incredibly challenging times for the charity sector. We need to continue to draw on the skills of each and every member of the board as we approach the challenges the new way of life creates for us and the young people we support. Thank you to all the Trustees, the Chief Executive and the team alongside our wonderful volunteers and fundraisers for their continued support and hard work, as always, l am exceptionally grateful. > > Page4 THE TH ER FOUNDATION REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 ThE CIIARITY'S POLICY ON RESERVES It is always th¢ Foundation's priority to ensure that it Tell￿1￿ on a strong financi￿ footing and does not con]mit fundiDg beyond its financial capabilities. The trustees a8￿¢d that &s soon as it is viabl¢ that I￿/0 ofth¢ annual fimds rais¢d would b¢ d¢posit¢d in a r¢scrv¢ accounL 6[,,/L, Approved on behalf of the charity's trustees on .. . ....... ............. and si8ned on its behalf by: R Bowdidge - Trustee Page 5 DEPENDENT EXAMINER, TEtE TOM BOWDIDGE Y TH RTT AN ERF THE TRUSTEES OF I rq)ort to the trustees on my exaMi￿tion of tbe accounts of the alx)ve clwity (*he for the year ended 31 March 2024. Rejponsibilities and blsis of report As th¢ clwity trustces of the TTUSL you arc rryonsibk for thc prcparalion of thc ¥Lx)unts in accordancc with thc r¢quir¢ments of the Charities Act 2011 Clhe Act?. I report in respect of my wmination of the Tn￿t'S accounts carried under section 145 of th¢ 2011 Act and in ing out my examin￿0￿ I have followed the applicable DirectAOllS given by the Chanty Commission und¢r section 145(5)(b) of tbe Act. Independent examlner'i itatement I have completed my examination. I confirni that no material matters have ¢om¢ to my alt¢ntion in cOnn￿tIon with the examination which gives me ¢ause to believe that in, any material respect: 8eKowiting records were not kept in accordan￿ with section 130 of the Ad or the ￿counts do not &C￿rd with the a¢¢ountiD8 records I have no concerns Ind have Come 8cro&s no other matters in CODnectiOD with the examination lo wbich attention should be dravrn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Steven Collitss FCCA Baverstocks Cbartered Certified Accountants Di¢kcns House Guithavon Str¢ct Witham Ess¢x CM8 IBJ Date: 3 December 2024 Page 6 THET WDIDGE YOUTH CANCER FOUNDATI RECEIPTS AND PA YMENTS ACCOU OR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 UJJfftstrictrd Funds 2024 Restricted Funds 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 Notes RECEIFrs Donations Inv¢sttn¢nt Income 163,644 20273 285 183,917 285 145.351 51 184202 145 402 PAYMENTS Cost of Fundrakstllg Activitics Insurance Printing. Postage and Ststionery Computer Costs Donations Paid Grants Trav¢1 94.858 434 1.760 5.856 7,152 21.083 452 94,858 434 1,760 5,856 7.152 42,284 452 85.549 401 1.667 1,770 32.754 18.125 304 21201 Total Pgyments 131.595 21,201 152.796 140,570 A$$et and Investment Pur¢haJes etc 748 748 TOTAL PA YMENTS 132.343 21201 140 570 ET RECEIvfsi(PAYMENTS) 31,301 (643) 30,658 4,832 Trvdn$fer8 Between Fund8 43 NET RECEiiYfsi(PAYMENTS) A￿ER TRANSFERS 31.301 (643) 30,658 (4,875) Ca$h Funds Last Year End 73,572 59,791 133.363 128,488 Cajh Funds Thls Year End 104.873 59,148 164.021 133,363 Page 7 THE TOM BOWDID E YOUTH CANCER FO NDATION STATEMENf OF ASSETS AND LIABtLTrtES AT3 CH 2024 Unrestricted Resiricted Funds Funds 2024 2024 Totsl 2024 Total 2023 CASH FUNDS Curr¢nt AccouDt R¢seThe Account Stripe Petty Cash 104.830 32,057 27,091 136.887 27.091 96.485 26.806 10,029 43 43 43 TOTAL CASH FUNDS 164021 133363 ASSETS RETAINED FOR THE CHAIUTIES OWN USE Laptop Stock Lighting G￿eb0'S Tv's Laptop Aspire Laptop Offic¢ Chair 964 672 516 1,456 543 379 509 239 1.343 672 516 1.456 543 379 509 239 1,343 672 516 1,456 543 379 The financial ststements were accepted on .6.((.i.l....F on behalf of the clwity by". R Bowdidge-Trustee Page 8 THE TOM BOWDID TH CAThCER FOUNDATI NOTES TO TFtE FtNANCTAL STATEmE]￿s FOR HE YEAR ENDED 31 CH20 RECEIPTS AIYD PAYMENTh ACCOUNTS R¢ccipts and payments accounts are ststements that surnn￿ the rnovcmcDt of cash into and out of thc organisation during the financial year. GRANTS AND DONATIONS 2024 2023 Gift Aid Other 5.439 178478 1,852 143499 183917 145 351 INVESTMENT INCOME 2024 2023 Bank Intrrest Received 285 51 285 51 COMMITTEE MEMBERS, REMUNERATION There w¢r¢ no con]mittee m¢mb¢rs' remuneration for the y¢ar ended 31 2024. RESTRtCTED FUNDS B￿allce Blfwd Balance C/fwd lll(x)me Expenditure Charles French Clwitable Trust Cran¢ Fund Edward Goslin Nation81 Lottery for Manchest¢r National Lottery for N London Nationwide Community Fund Shropshire Community Fund National Lottery for Wa]es Reserve Account 2,500 2,500 4,488 2,685 1,500 2,417 4,800 4,066 1,558 2,315 2,988 2,583 5.200 2.148 12,569 3,000 969 27,091 10.000 6214 14,127 3,0(X) 5,144 26,806 4.175 285 20 Page 9