## **Merseyside Against Blood Cancers**
**Trustees Report and Unaudited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30th June 2025**
Registered Charity Number 1157459
**Merseyside Against Blood Cancers Accounts and Trustees report 30th June 2025**
## **TRUSTEES AND PRINCIPAL ADVISORS**
## **TRUSTEES**
Abila Pointing MBE DL Dr Priya Bhatnagar Frank Donovan Dr Emily Hill Gail Ann Aubrey Elaine Kinsella DL Sylvia Jean Segal Michaela Riches (Appointed 28/8/2024)
## **PRINCIPAL OFFICE**
Liverpool Science Park 113 Mount Pleasant Liverpool L3 5TF
## **SOLICITORS**
Jackson Canter 3rd Floor Walker House Exchange Flags Liverpool L3 3YL
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## **BANKERS**
HSBC
99/101 Lord Street Liverpool L2 6PG
Co-op Bank Parker Street Liverpool L1 1DJ
## **ACCOUNTANTS**
Edward Robinson FCA Chartered Accountant Grasmere House Liverpool L17 0ES
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## **Merseyside Against Blood Cancers**
## **Accounts and Trustees Report 30th June 2025**
## **Trustees Report**
The Trustees submit their report and the financial statements of Merseyside Against Blood Cancers for the year 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025.
## **INTRODUCTION**
The Charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered with the Charity Commission on the 12th of June 2014. (Number 1157459)
## **OBJECTIVES**
The objectives as set out in the Documents of association are:
- The relief of poverty, sickness and mental and emotional distress of those persons with blood cancer, their families and carers
- To provide funds to support research into blood cancer, its causes, treatment and cure, and publish the results of such research.
- To advance the education of the public, particularly those involved in the diagnosis, treatment and care of those suffering from blood cancers.
## **ORGANISATION**
The Trustees determine the general policies of the Charity.
Trustees are appointed by the Board of Trustees and serve for a period of three years, for a maximum of three terms.
The maximum number of Trustees is nine although a quorum of Four is required at any meeting.
The Trustees agree the Board strategy and area of activity for the Charity, including consideration of fundraising, grant making, investment, reserves and risk management policies and performance.
The Board keeps the skills requirement for the Trustees under review. Where skills gaps are identified, Trustees may appoint a new Trustee from persons known to them or recommended to the Board by Donors or Sponsors. The ultimate decision to appoint is a matter for the Board of Trustees.
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## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES**
The Trustees continue to be guided by the objectives set out in the CIO Association document.
The Trustees are mindful of their need to be apprised of current developments in the treatment of leukemia and related blood cancers and are therefore in continual dialogue with medical staff at the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre whose contributions to the development of Merseyside Against Blood Cancers are gratefully received.
## **ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE**
The period under review is the ninth full year of activity for the Merseyside Against Blood Cancers. During this period, we have focused on raising income to perform our charitable activities. To this end, the Charity has been successful indicating that the public appreciate and support our activities. By the end of the period, we have been accepting and assessing grant requests in the total amount of £62542.
We must thank the many individuals who have entered in to fundraising events on our behalf. Without their commitment and effort, it would not be possible to meet our objectives. We continue to look for suitable projects both to raise funds and for the Charity to support. While the Health Authorities and individuals continue to experience the effects of spending cuts, we want to ensure that the monies we raise are wisely spent and provide maximum benefit to patients.
## **RESERVES**
The General Fund amounted to £156141 as at 30th June 2025. This includes restricted funds of £11000, which relate to Patient support and Staff training. Also Designated funds of £75703, which is allocated to future grant giving, patient support and the salary of a PHD Student. There is a 15% retention which will provide the Charity with sufficient reserves to avoid financial difficulties.
The balance of reserves will be used to meet the Charities’ aims.
The Trustees consider the level of general funds to be prudent having regard to the Charity’s anticipated future requirements.
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## **COMPLIANCE AND STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS**
The Financial statements have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis, the governing documents does not require that the accounts are prepared using the accruals basis.
## **RISK**
The major risks to which the Charity is exposed as identified by the Trustees have been reviewed and systems have been established to manage those risks.
The Trustees who were in office at the date of approval of these financial statements have confirmed as far as they are aware, that the accounts are true and fair.
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## **Merseyside Against Blood Cancers**
## **Accounts and Trustees Report as at 30th June 2025**
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF Merseyside Against Blood Cancers**
I report on the Accounts of the Charity for the year ended 30th June 2025, which are set out in the following pages.
## **RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER**
The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts.
The Charity's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for the year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011(the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
- Examine the Accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act.
- To follow procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section145 (50(b) of the Charities Act and
- To state whether any matters have come to my attention.
## **BASIS OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT**
My examination is carried out in accordance with the general direction 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 seeks explanation from the 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 represent a 'true and fair view' of the Charity's affairs.
During my examination no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
- To keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Act 2011 and
- To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 2011
- Have not been met, or to which in my opinion attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Edward Robinson FCA Chartered Accountant Grasmere House Liverpool L17 0ES
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## **Merseyside Against Blood Cancers Receipts and Payments for the Year Ended 30th June 2025**
||**2025**|**2024**|
|---|---|---|
|**Receipts**|||
|Donations Received|105,783|62,078|
|Bank Interest Received|4,056|2,805|
|Events|8,852|13,921|
|**Total Receipts**|**118,691**|**78,804**|
|**Payments**|||
|Cost of Fundraising|5,700|3,650|
|Misc Expenses|765|1,208|
|Grants and Donations|81,239|70,832|
|Rent|624|1,332|
|Administration Costs|25,354|21,981|
|Events|15,380|3,457|
|**Total Payments**|**129,062**|**102,460**|
|**Net of Receipts (Payments)**|**-10,371**|**-8,530**|
|Cash Funds last Year||191,486|
|**Cash Funds this Year**|**155,791**|**191,486**|
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**Merseyside Against Blood Cancers Accounts and Trustees Report For the Year Ended 30th June 2025**
## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES**
## **For the Year Ended 30th June 2025**
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2025 2024
Unrestricted Restricted Designated Reserves Unrestricted Restricted
Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds
Total 58624 11000 75703 10464 81514 85000
Cash at
Bank:
£155791
58624 11000 75703 10464 81514 85000
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There are no assets retained for the charity's own use.
There are no liabilities due to suppliers.
## **ACCOUNTING POLICIES**
The Financial Statements have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis.
## **FUNDS ACCOUNTING**
During the reporting period the Charity received £60000 of funds that are designated for grant applications
The remaining funds are unrestricted and may be spent on any legitimate charitable aim as laid down by the Charities governing document
With the exception of £15703, which is ongoing funding of a PHD student.
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Registered number CE002104
## **Merseyside Against Blood Cancers**
## **Accounts**
**30 June 2025**
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## **Merseyside Against Blood Cancers Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 30 June 2025**
||**2025 £**|**2024 £**|
|---|---|---|
|**Income**|**114,635**|**78,804**|
|Other income|4,056|-|
|Direct Costs|(10,039)|(2,271)|
|**Gross Income**|**108,652**|**76,533**|
|Staff costs|(8,761)|(16,728)|
|Other charges|(110,263)|(84,778)|
|**Deficit for Year**|**(10,372)**|**(24,973)**|
|**Deficit Carried Forward**|**(10,372)**|**(24,973)**|
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## **Merseyside Against Blood Cancers Registered number: CE002104 Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2025**
||**2025 £**|**2024 £**|
|---|---|---|
|Current assets|155,791|166,513|
|Prepayments and accrued income|350|-|
||156,141|166,513|
|**Net current assets**|156,141|166,513|
|**Total assets less current liabilities**|156,141|166,513|
|Accruals and deferred income|(26,000)|(26,000)|
|**Net assets**|**130,141**|**140,513**|
|**Capital and reserves**|**130,141**|**140,513**|
||**Number**|**Number**|
|**Average number of employees**|1|1|
The company is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and incorporated in England. Its registered office is Liverpool Science Park Liverpool L3 5TF.
The Chair is satisfied that the Company is entitled to an exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under the Charities Act 2011.
The Chair acknowledges her responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
Mrs A Pointing
Chair
Approved by the board on 3 November 2025
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## **Merseyside Against Blood Cancers Accountants’ Report**
## **Accountants’ report to the Trustees of Merseyside Against Blood Cancers**
You consider that the company is exempt from an audit for the year ended 30 June 2025. You have acknowledged, on the balance sheet, your responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These responsibilities include preparing accounts that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of its profit or loss for the financial year.
In accordance with your instructions, we have prepared the accounts which comprise the Profit and Loss Account and the Balance Sheet from the accounting records of the company and on the basis of information and explanations you have given to us.
We have not carried out an audit or any other review, and consequently we do not express any opinion on these accounts.
## (Nr
Gadsbys Accountants Accountants
- 3 Burbo Point
Hall Road West
Liverpool
L23 8SY
- 2 November 2025
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## **Merseyside Against Blood Cancers Detailed profit and loss account items for the year ended 30 June 2025**
_This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts_
||**2025 £**|**2024 £**|
|---|---|---|
|**Income**|||
|Gross Income|114,635|78,804|
|**Other income**|||
|Interest receivable|4,056|-|
|**Purchases**|||
|Purchases|10,039|2,271|
|**Staff costs**|||
|Wages and salaries|8,761|16,728|
|**Other charges**|||
|Premises costs: Rent|624|1,331|
|Total|624|1,331|
|General administrative expenses:|||
|Postage|13|-|
|Stationery and printing|1,550|-|
|Subscriptions|2,136|-|
|Bank charges|725|68|
|Software|220|1,141|
|Sundry expenses|3,250||
|Total|7,894|1,209|
|Legal and professional costs: Management fees|12,674|6,632|
|Advertising and PR|5,700|-|
|Total|18,374|6,632|
|Other|||
|Grants to Patients|62,542|70,832|
|Other direct costs|20,829|4,774|
||83,371|75,606|
|**Total Other charges**|**110,263**|**84,778**|
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## **Merseyside Against Blood Cancers Detailed balance sheet items as at 30 June 2025**
_This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts and should NOT be sent to HMRC_
||**2025 £**|**2024 £**|
|---|---|---|
|**Current assets**|||
|Cash at bank and in hand|155,791|166,513|
|_Of which: Restricted Funds_|_11,000_|_85,000_|
|_Of which: Unrestricted Funds_|_144,791_|_81,513_|
|**Prepayments and accrued income**|||
|Prepayments|350|-|
|**Accruals and deferred income**|||
|Accruals|26,000|26,000|
|**Capital and reserves**|||
|Profit and loss account|130,141|140,513|
|**Income and Expenditure Account**|||
|Brought forward|140,513|165,486|
|Deficit for Year|(10,372)|(24,973)|
||**130,141**|**140,513**|
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