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2024-10-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] November 2023 Period start date To 31[st] October 2024 Period end date

Charity name: Sam’s Gift

Charity registration number: 1163967

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 To provide ‘Journey Boxes’ for
teenagers and young adults diagnosed
with cancer. The trustees do not have
direct contact with recipients of the
boxes. The nurses at the hospital hand
out and discuss the boxes with their
patients
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 The charity holds fundraising events
which include football match, charity
ball, sponsored events and music
events to raise funds to purchase the
contents of the boxes. The trustees and
volunteers put together the journal
contained in the box as well as the
packing of the finished box. The
trustees deliver the finished boxes to
the hospital.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 Trustees have regard for the guidance
issued by Charities Commission

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:


SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Do not have one at this time, have not
claimed any grants.
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 We have volunteers who help to make
up the ‘Journey Boxes’ when required.
These volunteers also help at
fundraising events throughout the year.
There are also volunteers who raise
funds by organising their own
sponsored events including a business.

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 The ‘Journey Boxes’ are donated mainly
to the Christie in Manchester and some
to the TYA at Sheffield Hospital where
key nurses give them to children and
young adults diagnosed with cancer.
The contents are explained by the
nurses and the boxes can be used as
the patient wishes which help them
through their journey and treatment of
cancer.
We also provide some of the boxes to
the Supportive care unit for patients
who prognosis is not good and who
have young families.
We are also contacted by individuals
with a loved one suffering with cancer
who request a box. These are collected
by the person who has requested the
box or sent by post to the recipient.
The boxes are helping the young people
emotionally, to get through a difficult
time in their lives. It can also benefit the
family of the young adult diagnosed.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:


Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
We do still aim to reach more hospitals
in the future but this is our ongoing aim.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 Our fundraising events have been more
difficult to achieve the required amount
to say they are completely successful.
Whilst raising some funds, in relation to
time and effort have proved more
difficult especially with rising costs. We
may need to rethink our fundraising
events in the future as well as looking
for sponsors.

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 Total funds at 31/10/24£77,609
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 Part of the boxes are a piece of
fingerprint jewellery which may not be
claimed immediately and depending on
the form of jewellery they choose varies
in cost.
We also wish to reach hospitals other
than the Christie who care for Teenagers
and Young Adults with Cancer and need
to hold enough funds to start this.
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:		 Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:		 Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 Fundraising events include a charity
football match, Charity Ball, sponsored
events, charitable donations.

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 CIO
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 Small board of trustees able to elect
appointment of other trustees

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Sam’s Gift
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1163967
Charity’s principal address 74 Church Street,
Ainsworth,
Bolton
BL2 5RS

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1
2
3
4		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Susan Nicholls Chair
Sharon Cleary
Thomas Nicholls
Daniel Nicholls

Declarations

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date		 S. A. Nicholls
Susan Anne Nicholls
Chair
29/07/2025
29/07/2025

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: CE004554 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1163967

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2024

for Sam's Gif

Anthony Marshall Ltd Chartered Accountants 70 Market Street Tottington Bury Greater Manchester BL8 3LJ

Sam's Gif

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2024

Page
Report of the Trustees 1
Independent Examiner's Report 2
Statement of Financial Actvites 3
Balance Sheet 4
Notes to the Financial Statements 5 to 8
Detailed Statement of Financial Actvites 9

Sam's Gif

for the Year Ended 31 October 2024

Report of the Trustees

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 October 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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).

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number CE004554 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number 1163967

Registered office

74 Church Street Ainsworth Bolton BL2 5RS

Trustees

D Nicholls T Nicholls S Cleary S Nicholls

Independent Examiner Anthony Marshall Ltd Chartered Accountants 70 Market Street Tottington Bury Greater Manchester BL8 3LJ

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 19 June 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

S Nicholls - Trustee

Page 1

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Sam's Gif

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Sam's Gift ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 October 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

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.

A Marshall ACA

Anthony Marshall Ltd Chartered Accountants

70 Market Street Tottington Bury Greater Manchester BL8 3LJ

19 June 2025

Page 2

Sam's Gif

Statement of Financial Actvites for the Year Ended 31 October 2024

31.10.24 31.10.23
Unrestricted Total
fund funds
Notes £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donatons and legacies 43,225 32,326
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds 2 39,101 44,756
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 4,124 (12,430)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 73,485 85,915
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 77,609 73,485

The notes form part of these financial statements

Page 3

Sam's Gif

Balance Sheet

31 October 2024

31.10.24 31.10.23
Unrestricted Total
fund funds
Notes £ £
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank 79,559 74,445
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 5 (1,950) (960)
NET CURRENT ASSETS 77,609 73,485
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 77,609 73,485
NET ASSETS 77,609 73,485
FUNDS 6
Unrestricted funds 77,609 73,485
TOTAL FUNDS 77,609 73,485

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 October 2024.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 19 June 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:

S Nicholls - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

Page 4

Sam's Gif

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

2. RAISING FUNDS

Raising donatons and legacies
31.10.24 31.10.23
£ £
Support costs 6,481 3,393

continued...

Page 5

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Notes to the Financial Statements - contnued for the Year Ended 31 October 2024

3. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 October 2024 nor for the year ended 31 October 2023.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 October 2024 nor for the year ended 31 October 2023.

4. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donatons and legacies
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
NET INCOME
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
5.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Accruals and deferred income
6.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS		 Unrestricted
fund
£
32,326
44,756
(12,430)
85,915
73,485
31.10.24
31.10.23
£
£
1,950
960
Net
At
movement
At
1.11.23
in funds
31.10.24
£
£
£
73,485
4,124
77,609
73,485
4,124
77,609

continued...

Page 6

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Notes to the Financial Statements - contnued for the Year Ended 31 October 2024

6. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 43,225 (39,101) 4,124
TOTAL FUNDS 43,225 (39,101) 4,124

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS		 Net
At
movement
At
1.11.22
in funds
31.10.23
£
£
£
85,915
(12,430)
73,485
85,915
(12,430)
73,485

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 32,326 44,756 (12,430)
TOTAL FUNDS 32,326 44,756 (12,430)

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS		 Net
At
movement
At
1.11.22
in funds
31.10.24
£
£
£
85,915
(8,306)
77,609
85,915
(8,306)
77,609

continued...

Page 7

Sam's Gif

Notes to the Financial Statements - contnued for the Year Ended 31 October 2024

6. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 75,551 (83,857) (8,306)
TOTAL FUNDS 75,551 (83,857) (8,306)

7. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 October 2024.

Page 8

Sam's Gif

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donatons and legacies
Donatons
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Other trading actvites
Purchases for journey boxes
Purchases for events
Support costs
Management
Computer costs
Postage and statonery
Advertsing
Donatons made
Finance
Bank charges
Governance costs
Accountancy fees
Total resources expended
Net income/(expenditure)		 Detailed Statement of Financial Actvites
for the Year Ended 31 October 2024
31.10.24
31.10.23
£
£
43,225
32,326
43,225
32,326
11,623
2,047
20,997
39,316
32,620
41,363
60
101
1,441
2,500
-
-
1,428
2,271
5,429
2,372
62
61
990
960
39,101
44,756
4,124
(12,430)

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

Page 9

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] November 2023 Period start date To 31[st] October 2024 Period end date

Charity name: Sam’s Gift

Charity registration number: 1163967

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 To provide ‘Journey Boxes’ for
teenagers and young adults diagnosed
with cancer. The trustees do not have
direct contact with recipients of the
boxes. The nurses at the hospital hand
out and discuss the boxes with their
patients
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 The charity holds fundraising events
which include football match, charity
ball, sponsored events and music
events to raise funds to purchase the
contents of the boxes. The trustees and
volunteers put together the journal
contained in the box as well as the
packing of the finished box. The
trustees deliver the finished boxes to
the hospital.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 Trustees have regard for the guidance
issued by Charities Commission

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:


SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Do not have one at this time, have not
claimed any grants.
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 We have volunteers who help to make
up the ‘Journey Boxes’ when required.
These volunteers also help at
fundraising events throughout the year.
There are also volunteers who raise
funds by organising their own
sponsored events including a business.

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 The ‘Journey Boxes’ are donated mainly
to the Christie in Manchester and some
to the TYA at Sheffield Hospital where
key nurses give them to children and
young adults diagnosed with cancer.
The contents are explained by the
nurses and the boxes can be used as
the patient wishes which help them
through their journey and treatment of
cancer.
We also provide some of the boxes to
the Supportive care unit for patients
who prognosis is not good and who
have young families.
We are also contacted by individuals
with a loved one suffering with cancer
who request a box. These are collected
by the person who has requested the
box or sent by post to the recipient.
The boxes are helping the young people
emotionally, to get through a difficult
time in their lives. It can also benefit the
family of the young adult diagnosed.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:


Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
We do still aim to reach more hospitals
in the future but this is our ongoing aim.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 Our fundraising events have been more
difficult to achieve the required amount
to say they are completely successful.
Whilst raising some funds, in relation to
time and effort have proved more
difficult especially with rising costs. We
may need to rethink our fundraising
events in the future as well as looking
for sponsors.

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 Total funds at 31/10/24£77,609
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 Part of the boxes are a piece of
fingerprint jewellery which may not be
claimed immediately and depending on
the form of jewellery they choose varies
in cost.
We also wish to reach hospitals other
than the Christie who care for Teenagers
and Young Adults with Cancer and need
to hold enough funds to start this.
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:		 Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:		 Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 Fundraising events include a charity
football match, Charity Ball, sponsored
events, charitable donations.

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 CIO
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 Small board of trustees able to elect
appointment of other trustees

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Sam’s Gift
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1163967
Charity’s principal address 74 Church Street,
Ainsworth,
Bolton
BL2 5RS

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1
2
3
4		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Susan Nicholls Chair
Sharon Cleary
Thomas Nicholls
Daniel Nicholls

Declarations

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date		 S. A. Nicholls
Susan Anne Nicholls
Chair
29/07/2025
29/07/2025