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**The Oddballs Foundation Company Number 09842464 Financial Statements For the year ended 31st October 2025**
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**The Oddballs Foundation Financial Statements For the year ended 31[st] October 2025**
## Trustees
William Cooper Simon Whiteside David Gray Dr Summer Kennedy Daniel Lee Emily Miller Stuart Ward | Chair
Principal Office
Unit L3 Intersect 19 Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate North Shields NE29 7UT
Accountants
Arc Financial Limited 12-13 Lansdowne Terrace Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 1HN
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## **The Oddballs Foundation Trustees Report For the year ended 31st October 2025**
The trustees present their report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st October 2025.
## **Registration**
The charity was registered on 11th December 2015 with a registration number of 1164815.
## **Trustees**
Trustees are appointed in accordance with the provisions in the governing document. New trustees are recruited through open advertisement and are selected based on relevant experience and commitment to the charity's objectives.
The Board of Trustees meets bi-annually and retains oversight of strategy, finances, key flagship events, governance, and other matters arising. Day-to-day management is delegated to the Manager and charity staff team. The Manager will consult the Chair on any significant decisions.
The Chair will inform fellow trustees where appropriate any significant day-to-day decisions, if any arise which needs to be agreed by all trustees then additional on-line meetings will be arranged.
In the event of any current trustees resigning then the trustees will conduct a Skills Audit to ensure the replacement of the trustee their skills complement the existing trustees.
New trustees are asked to attend the upcoming meeting in-person where they receive an induction pack, charity commission guidance, and have an opportunity to meet their fellow Trustees. Ongoing support is available throughout the year upon request.
The OddBalls Foundation’s policy for remuneration of staff is benchmarked against sector averages and reviewed annually by the Board of Trustees.
The OddBalls Foundation collaborates with universities, sports clubs, and other organisations across the UK & Ireland, though it operates independently and is not part of a wider network.
## **Purpose, Objective and Review of The Year**
## **Charitable Objectives:**
The OddBalls Foundation aims to raise awareness of testicular cancer and encourage regular self-examination among young people, particularly men aged 15–49, who are most at risk of developing the disease. Through education and awareness, we promote early detection, early diagnosis, and ultimately aim to save lives.
The Trustees confirm they have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when reviewing aims and planning activities.
## **Main Activities**
The OddBalls Foundation delivers its objectives through a range of awareness-led initiatives, including:
- Delivering educational talks in schools, universities, workplaces, and other organisations
- Distributing awareness materials and resources, including our ‘Check Yourself’ guides
- Hosting and attending events to engage directly with the public through in-person interactions
A key driver of our impact continues to be the University Ambassador Programme, with students across the UK and Ireland representing the charity. This programme enables peer-to-peer education, helping to raise awareness in a relatable and accessible way, while reducing stigma and encouraging open conversations. We received 142 applications from university students across the UK and Ireland, highlighting the growing passion and commitment among young people to support our mission.
During the reporting period, we also introduced The OddPod, our mobile awareness unit designed to create private, safe spaces for men to take proactive steps towards self-checking. Launched in November 2024, The
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OddPod has become a key engagement tool, supporting impactful in-person interactions at large-scale events including professional sports fixtures, festivals, university campuses, and workplace activations. The initiative has also significantly enhanced our digital reach through engaging social media content and represents a scalable resource for both awareness delivery and income generation through chargeable activations. During the reporting period, The OddPod had 19,270 male visitors perform a self-check inside the private pods, with countless impressions and interactions – we approximate over 500,000 people at the 35 events we attended. The OddPod made a £7,655 profit through those events.
## **Achievements and Performance**
- Over 850 awareness talks delivered across the UK and Ireland
- Over 110,000 people reached through awareness talks
- Distribution of over 2,000,000 self-check guides
- The OddPod activated at over 35 events, including international & domestic rugby matches, festivals, country shows, university campuses, and Premier League football fixtures
## **The OddBalls Foundation Festival 2025**
The OddBalls Foundation Festival remains our flagship event, using sport as a vehicle to raise awareness of testicular cancer and build a strong sense of community, with new teams joining each year, alongside returning teams building on their positive experience from previous festivals.
The festival remained at the University of Nottingham’s Highfields Sports Complex and Nottingham Hockey Centre, building on the success of the previous year. Continued growth enabled further expansion, including:
- Introduction of new sports, including mixed lacrosse
- Increased team participation across multiple sports
- Enhanced event infrastructure and overall attendee experience
Attendance grew to over 4,000 participants, making this our largest festival to date. The event also generated a surplus of £9,979.69 contributing to the sustainability of our charitable activities
## **Volunteers**
The OddBalls Foundation continues to benefit from a dedicated volunteer network, particularly through the University Ambassador Programme, which maintained 50 active ambassadors during this period.
Ambassadors continued to deliver a minimum of 15 awareness talks and lead fundraising initiatives. In addition, their role evolved to include supporting local OddPod activations, strengthening their engagement with the charity and enabling more consistent, meaningful in-person interactions within their communities.
This development has enhanced both the volunteer experience and the charity’s outreach capacity, ensuring a stronger and more visible nationwide presence
## **Fundraising**
Fundraising remains a vital component of The OddBalls Foundation’s income and impact. Key activities included:
- University-led fundraising initiatives through the Ambassador Programme
- Community fundraising challenges and digital campaigns
- Participation in marathon and endurance events
- Income generated through OddPod workplace and event activations
## **Ongoing Partnership with Wilder Fight Night**
Our partnership with Wilder Fight Night continues to deliver exceptional results. During the 2024–2025 academic year, over £389,343.37 was raised in support of The OddBalls Foundation, representing a significant increase on the previous year.
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This partnership has been instrumental in both fundraising and awareness. However, Trustees remain mindful of the importance of diversifying income streams. Discussions regarding the potential establishment of The Wilder Foundation as the primary beneficiary of Wilder Fight Night events may impact future income levels, with The OddBalls Foundation potentially receiving a percentage of funds raised.
This potential change reinforces the need to broaden our fundraising strategy through expanded partnerships, increased OddPod activations, and the development of national campaigns.
## **Strategic and Development Pillars**
The Trustees have identified four key pillars for performance and future growth:
- **Education** – delivered through the University Ambassador Programme
- **The OddPod** – facilitating in-person engagement and encouraging life-saving self-check habits
- **The OddBalls Foundation Festival** – our flagship event using sport to raise awareness and build community
- **Campaigns, PR, and Brand Partnerships** – collaborating with organisations to amplify our message and reach new audiences
In addition, the Foundation has undertaken a brand development update, increasing the prominence of the ‘FOUNDATION’ element within its logo. This change helps to further differentiate The OddBalls Foundation from its charity partner, OddBalls, the underwear brand.
## **Financial Considerations**
The Trustees recognise the importance of strong financial management. A key priority is ensuring that Gift Aid claims are submitted regularly, as a significant amount has been accrued but remains unclaimed from recent financial years. The finance team is actively working to address this and improve processes moving forward.
## **Looking Ahead:**
The Trustees have identified a strategic focus on developing national awareness campaigns to further extend the charity’s reach and engagement. By combining scalable initiatives such as The OddPod with digital campaigns and partnerships, the Foundation aims to significantly increase national visibility and impact.
The OddBalls Foundation remains committed to innovation, education, and early detection, ensuring more people are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to check themselves regularly and seek medical advice when needed.
## **Plans for Future Periods**
Looking ahead, The OddBalls Foundation remains committed to its core mission: raising awareness of testicular cancer, encouraging regular self-examination, and breaking down stigma through education, visibility, and conversation.
Key objectives for the upcoming period include:
- Continuing to deliver and expand the University Ambassador Programme across more campuses in the UK and Ireland.
- Developing digital and physical resources, including a monthly SMS/messaging service to support selfcheck reminders and engagement.
- Continuing to increase national presence through expanded OddPod activations, including exploring a more mobile and potentially indoor OddPod model.
- Securing additional charity places at marathons and endurance events to maximise fundraising and awareness.
- Enhancing school and college outreach through tailored workshops and campaigns for younger audiences.
- Diversifying income streams through the development of new events, including exploring opportunities for a winter event alongside the summer festival.
- Re-engaging with Taylor Herring to develop a national awareness campaign, building on the success of
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the award-winning Westminster Bridge activation in April 2024. This campaign demonstrated the power of bold, high-visibility activity in reaching large audiences and driving engagement. The Foundation is keen to collaborate on a future campaign with the aim of achieving even greater national reach and impact.
## **Key Risks and Uncertainties**
The Trustees of The OddBalls Foundation regularly review the key risks facing the charity and take appropriate steps to mitigate them. The primary risks and uncertainties identified during the reporting period include:
**1. Reliance on Volunteer Delivery Model**
- The University Ambassador Programme remains central to delivering awareness activity nationwide. A reduction in volunteer numbers, engagement levels, or consistency of delivery could impact the charity’s ability to meet outreach targets.
**Mitigation:** The OddBalls Foundation continues to focus on a structured recruitment, onboarding, and training processes, alongside expanding ambassador responsibilities (including OddPod activations) to enhance engagement, retention, and overall programme value.
**2. Income Concentration and Partnership Dependency**
- A significant proportion of fundraising income is generated through key partnerships, notably Wilder Fight Night. Any change in partnership structure or beneficiary allocation could impact future income levels.
**Mitigation:** Trustees are actively working to diversify income streams through expanded The OddPod activations, new national campaigns, and the development of additional events and partnerships.
**3. Expansion of The OddPod and Operational Delivery**
The continued rollout and scaling of The OddPod presents operational and financial risks, including logistics, staffing, and maintaining a consistent quality of delivery across multiple locations. **Mitigation:** The OddBalls Foundation is implementing structured planning processes, leveraging ambassador support for local delivery, and exploring scalable models (including indoor and mobile variations) to ensure sustainable growth.
**4. Event Delivery and Financial Exposure**
Large-scale events, including The OddBalls Foundation Festival and third-party fundraising challenges, require upfront financial commitments. Underperformance in ticket sales or fundraising could create financial pressure.
**Mitigation:** The charity continues to refine event planning, strengthen forecasting, and implement minimum fundraising expectations and improved participant support to maximise returns.
**5. Economic Environment and Donor Behaviour**
Ongoing cost-of-living pressures may impact individual donations, fundraising participation, and corporate support.
**Mitigation:** The OddBalls Foundation is increasing flexibility in fundraising options, strengthening corporate partnerships, and enhancing the value proposition of campaigns to maintain engagement and accessibility.
**6. Digital Growth and Data Security**
As the charity expands its digital presence, including planned SMS engagement and online campaigns, the risk of data breaches and cyber threats increases.
**Mitigation:** The Trustees ensure robust data protection policies are in place, working with trusted platforms and maintaining compliance with GDPR and best practice in data security.
**7. Brand Clarity and Positioning**
As The OddBalls Foundation continues to grow alongside its relationship with OddBalls (the underwear brand), there is a risk of public confusion between the two entities. **Mitigation:** The OddBalls Foundation has undertaken brand development work to strengthen its distinct identity, including increased prominence of ‘FOUNDATION’ within its branding and consistent messaging across all channels.
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## **The Oddballs Foundation Financial Statements**
## **For the year ended 31st October 2025**
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with Applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practices).
Company law and the law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity’s financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
1. Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
2. Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP:
3. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
4. Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and to enable them to ensure that financial statements and which enable them comply with Companies Act 1985 and the Charities Act 2011.
The trustees 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.
Signed on behalf of the trustees
Stuart Ward 27 July 2026
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## **The Oddballs Foundation Financial Statements For the year ended 31st October 2025**
## **Independent examiner's report of the trustees of The Oddballs Foundation.**
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31st October 2025, which are set out on pages 5 to 8.
## **Responsibilities and basis of the report**
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts of the above charity in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
The Charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
- the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
- the accounts did 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.
Michael Matson CA Arc Financial Limited 12-13 Lansdowne Terrace Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 1HN
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## **The Oddballs Foundation Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31st October 2025**
|**Income and endowments from:**
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
**Total**
**Expenditure on:**
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Other
**Net Income / (Expenditure)**
**Other recognized gains / (losses)**
**Net movement in funds**
**Total funds brought forward**
**Total Funds carried forward**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
728,622
41,612
4,000
1,957
776,191
402,375
94,951
60,064
557,390
218,801
0
218,801
212,872
431,673|**Total**
**funds**
728,622
41,612
4,000
1,957
776,191
402,375
94,951
60,064
557,390
218,801
0
218,801
212,872
431,673|**Prior Period**
**Total funds**
680,092
32,158
962
0|
|---|---|---|---|
||||713,212|
||||404,294
58,125
69,333|
||||531,752|
||||181,460
0|
||||181,460
31,412
212,872|
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## **The Oddballs Foundation Balance Sheet For the year ended 31st October 2025**
|**Note**
**Fixed Assets**
Intangible Assets for use by charity
4
Tangible Assets
5
**Current Assets**
Bank and cash in hand
Trade Debtors
VAT
Other Debtors
**Current Liabilities**
Trade Creditors
Taxes and Social Security
Other Creditors
**Net Current Assets**
**Total Net Assets**
**Funds**
Unrestricted Funds:
General Fund
**Total Funds**|**2025**
1,883
22,610
24,493
378,448
0
13,755
22,733
414,936
5,566
1,678
512
7,756
407,180
431,673
431,673
431,673|**2024**
1,953
28,262|
|---|---|---|
|||30,215|
|||83,532
144,250
7,953
36,890|
|||272,625|
|||86,149
2,446
1,373|
|||89,968|
|||182,657|
|||212,872|
|||212,872
212,872|
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 27 July 2026 and were signed by:
Stuart Ward Chairman
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## **The Oddballs Foundation Statement of Cash Flows For the year ended 31st October 2025**
|**Cash flows from operating activities**
Net movement in funds
Add back depreciation
Decrease (Increase) in debtors
Increase (decrease) in creditors
**Cash flows from investing activities**
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
**Cash flows from financing activities**
**Increase (decrease) in cash and cash**
**equivalents in the year**
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of
the year
**Total cash and cash equivalents at the end of**
**the year**|**2025**
218,801
5,722
152,605
(82,212)
294,916
0
0
0
294,916
83,532
378,448|**2024**
181,460
70
(162,101)
79,528|
|---|---|---|
|||98,957|
|||(28,262)|
|||(28,262)|
|||0|
|||70,695
12,837|
|||83,532|
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## **The Oddballs Foundation Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31st October 2025**
## **1. Accounting Policies**
## **Basis of Accounting**
These financial statements 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 financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP (FRS102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK (FRS102) and with the Companies Act 2006.
## **Recognition of Income**
Income is included in the financial statements when
- The charity becomes entitled to the resources
- It is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources
- The monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability
Grants and donations are only included in the financial statements when the income recognition criteria are met.
Legacies are included when receipt is probable, that is, when there has been a grant of probate, the executors have established that there is sufficient assets in the estate and any conditions attached to the legacy are either within the control of the charity or have been met.
## **Gifts in kind and donated goods and facilities**
Donated facilities would be included at their estimated value and the corresponding expenditure is included under the appropriate heading. Where there was no financial cost borne by another party for the provision of donated facilities (including donated services) then no income has been recognized.
## **Cost of raising funds**
The cost of raising funds includes all costs relating to our University Ambassadors.
## **Support costs**
Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include back office costs, finance, personnel, payroll and governance costs.
## **Staff costs**
All staff costs relate to fundraising and events.
## **Investments**
The charity has no investments other than funds held on deposit in UK Bank and Building Society accounts.
## **Tangible fixed assets**
Tangible fixed assets are capitalized at cost and are depreciated over their estimated useful lives on a straight line basis as follows:
|
ne basis as follows:||
|---|---|
|**Asset Category**|**Annual Rate**|
|Motor Vehicles|20%|
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## **The Oddballs Foundation Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31st October 2024**
|**2. Analysis of Support and Governance costs**
Subscriptions - support
Bank Charges - support
Insurance - support
Legal Fees - governance
Depreciation - support
Accountancy – governance
Management Fees - support
**3. Staff Costs**
Salaries and wages
Employer NIC
Pensions
Staff Training|**2025**
4,019
260
3,697
298
70
720
51,000
60,064
**2025**
124,059
4,985
2,850
500
132,394|**2024**
11,831
41
2,391
4,000
70
0
51,000|
|---|---|---|
|||69,333|
|||**2024**
108,232
2,532
2,398
400|
|||113,662|
## **4. Intangible Assets**
|**Cost**
At 1 November 2024
At 31 October 2025
**Amortisation and Impairment**
At 1 November 2024
Charge for the year
At 31 October 2025
**Net book values**
At 31 October 2025
At 31 October 2024|2,443|
|---|---|
||2,443|
||490
70|
||560|
||1,883|
||1,953|
## **5. Tangible Assets**
|**Cost**
At 1 November 2024
Additions
At 31 October 2025
**Depreciation**
At 1 November 2024
Charge for the year
At 31 October 2025
**Net book values**
At 31 October 2025
At 31 October 2024|28,262
0|
|---|---|
||28,262|
||0
5,652|
||5,652|
||22,610
28,662|