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Charity Registration Number

Charity Registration Number : 1164960

Company Registration Number : 09637644

SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO LTD

TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

Trustees Jason Thone Harriet English Sean Doyle Paula Bonham-Carter Charity Number 1164960 Company Number 09637644 Registered Office 84 Coleridge Road Cambridge CB1 3PJ Independent Examiner David Warren Cocke, Vellacott & Hill Unit 15, City Business Center London SE16 2XB

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CONTENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 Pages Trustees' Report 3-12 Independent Examiner's Report 13 Statement of Financial Activities 14 Balance Sheet 15-16 Notes to the Financial Statements 17-25

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TRUSTEES’ REPORT

for the year ended 30 November 2024

Trustees Annual Report: From December 2023 to November 2024

Reference and administration details Charity Name: Something To Look Forward To Registered charity number : 1164960 Charity address: 84, Coleridge Road, Cambridge CB1 3PJ

Names of Trustees who manage the charity Alison Doherty: Chair/Trustee – Termination – 28/08/2024 Timothy Williams: Treasurer/Trustee- Acted whole year Paula Bonham-Carter: Secretary/Trustee – Acted whole year Sean Doyle: Trustee – Acted whole year Harriet English – Appointed 25/11/2024

Names of Founding & Managing Directors

Andrew Coldron: Founding Director Fiona Coldron: Founding Director (deceased) Francesca Abery: Managing Director

Staff Members

Molly Lambert: Projects Coordinator Holly Kingsley: Relationship & Development Manager Stef Martinsen- Barker: Operations & Development Manager Nadia Gonclaves: Project Coordinator

Ambassador

Lisa Faulkner

Patron

Dr Rosina Allin-Khan MP

Structure, Governance and Management.

Type of governing document : Articles of Association How the charity is constituted : Private company limited by guarantee Trustee selection method : Appointed by Trustees

Summary of Objects of the charity set out in its governing document

'The relief of sickness and the preservation of health by relieving persons suffering from cancer and the families and carers of such persons by the provision of positive individual and/or family experiences with the object of aiding the recuperation of those suffering from the effects of cancer and its treatment and improving the conditions of life of such persons and their families.'

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TRUSTEES’ REPORT

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Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects:

‘Something To Look Forward To’ provides donated gifts, experiences and essentials to people affected by cancer and facing cancer poverty as a result of their diagnosis.

Our aim

To promote the well-being, relieve the stress and aid the recuperation of those who are experiencing the effects of cancer and its treatment, together with their families. In particular by the provision of positive individual and/or family experiences.

Our objective

To provide a comprehensive website where people with cancer and their families can access a variety of free ‘gifts’ donated by companies and individuals. These include free breaks in holiday cottages; restaurant meals; a day at the races; hotel stays; theatre tickets; beauty treatments; tickets for attractions… the list is endless.

Our vision

For all people experiencing the effects of cancer, together with their families, to be able to access an activity of their choice to increase well-being, relieve stress and aid recuperation.

Our mission

To enhance emotional wellbeing, relieve the stress and aid the recuperation of all people affected by cancer and their families.

Our Values

History

‘Something To Look Forward To’ was founded by Fiona and Andy Coldron in 2015 as a direct response to Fiona’s personal experience of living with a terminal cancer diagnosis and the impact this had on her, her family, and their finances. They found that small treats like a meal out or a night away gave them ‘Something To Look Forward To’ and this respite, from the relentless slog of hospital visits, scans and treatment gave a great sense of wellbeing and assisted in the recovery process for them both. However, they also learnt firsthand the financial impact that comes hand and hand with a cancer diagnosis known as ‘cancer poverty’ meaning that at a time when they wanted to do these nice things suddenly became a time they could least afford to do so.

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TRUSTEES’ REPORT

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Fiona dedicated the last 6 years of her life to running the charity and improving the lives of others affected by cancer alongside her husband, daughter, and their small, dedicated staff team. Fiona sadly passed away in 2021 and the charity is now spearheaded by her daughter Francesca and her husband Andy in her memory.

Context

This report covers the charity’s ninth year of operations. This year was one of consolidation and steady progress, as our Managing Director Francesca Abery took maternity leave and a maternity cover stepped in to lead the team. Amidst significant staff changes, our focus was on maintaining the quality and consistency of our services rather than expanding them. Thanks to the dedication of our team and the support of our partners, we were able to continue delivering meaningful impact while laying a stable foundation for future growth.

Provision

The charity continued to provide the following donated gifts and experiences which are sourced from businesses, individuals and partners:

Outputs

YEAR 9 – (Nov 23- Dec
2024)
Number of gifts 904
Value
of
gifts
and
experiences		 £210,931
No of people supported 2,824
Average value of gift £233
Average value per person £75

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Breakdown of gifts and experiences

Our gifts fall into 3 categories including Main Gifts; which tend to be weeklong holidays, Additional Gifts; which tent to be a hotel stay or restaurant meal and Extra Gifts; which tend to be tickets to events and attractions. The breakdown of gift category by allocation

is as follows:

is as follows:
Main 18%
Additional 49%
Extra 33%

Demographics

Average Age 48 Male 12% Female 88% English / Welsh / Scottish / Northern Irish / 79% British Irish Other (A more detailed breakdown can be 21% provided on request) Building on our Male Engagement Programme which launched in 2020 which at the beginning saw only 3% of men using our service, we are proud to see a significant increase in the number of men being supported by our charity. This has been achieved via both our gift sourcing strategy and positive discrimination when assessing and allocating support. Following our Strategy Day in 2023 it was apparent that most of our beneficiaries were White British, and this was a key area we needed to address. Therefore, one area of our strategic plan was to increase the number of people from other ethnic backgrounds who used our service. We achieved this via our gift sourcing strategy, our regional project delivery and through positive discrimination during assessment and allocation.

Cancer Poverty

When requesting feedback from our beneficiaries to evaluate the impact our service has had, we ask people to scale themselves using the following question: How much was your financial situation impacted by your cancer diagnosis? (1 being the lowest, 10 being the highest) The average self-reported rating was 6 out of 10 indicating a moderate financial impact. Qualitative feedback highlighted the following:

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“I had to give up work and it can be very isolating being at home a lot and not having the finances for treats as every penny must be spent on day to day living. Guilt as a parent makes it even worse. I suffer from depression and my diagnosis has triggered this.” (Beneficiary)

“This service is fantastic. It’s nice to have little and big things to look forward to. Money is hard and most spare cash goes on parking t hospital and travelling to treatment etc so to have a little gift is amazing.” (Beneficiary)

Business Partnerships

We maintained key partnerships with larger businesses who could donate a higher quantity of gifts and experiences helping us improve our reach within the cancer community and improve efficiency of service delivery.

New partnerships formed this year included:

Charity Partnerships

Managing the Elizabeth Coteman Fund

Since 2017, we have worked in close partnership with the Elizabeth Coteman Fund (ECF), whose support has enabled us to deliver vital services to people affected by pancreatic cancer. In 2024, we were honoured to take on the full management of the ECF’s grant funding in memory of Elizabeth Coteman. This important development allows us to provide bespoke respite opportunities, gifts, experiences, and vouchers to individuals and families facing financial hardship due to a pancreatic cancer diagnosis up to the value of £350.

This new model offers long-term, sustainable funding, ensuring we can respond quickly and effectively to every application we receive. As both of our charities were founded in memory of loved ones lost to cancer, this collaboration represents a meaningful legacy—

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one that continues to bring comfort, relief, and hope to those experiencing the emotional and financial strain of cancer.

A new partnership with The Ruth Strauss Foundation

In 2023 we were approached by The Ruth Strauss Foundation who wanted us to manage their Gift and Experience Giving Programme for parents/primary caregivers with an incurable cancer diagnosis where there is a youngest child who is 25 or under.

The Ruth Strauss Foundation offers free guidance and support to parents on how to start and continue conversations with their children when a parent has been diagnosed with an incurable cancer. They understand how important it is for families to create meaningful memories and spend quality time together during such a difficult time—without the added financial pressure.

STLFT & RSF confirmed their partnership in 2024 are now working together in partnership to offer families access to special gifts and experiences up to the value of £350 funded by the RSF and administered by STLFT. These moments can provide the time and space needed to connect, reflect, and talk openly, helping families feel supported and better prepared for the future.

The 4 Cancer Group

We continued our partnership with The 4 Cancer Group and worked in partnership to offer Holidays with Ferry crossings on the Ise of Wight. The 4 Cancer Group has been providing respite through days out and short breaks for families affected by cancer since 2001. Their belief—that time spent together, away from daily pressures, is one of the most valuable gifts—aligns closely with our mission at ‘Something To Look Forward To’.

Through our partnership, we have been able to extend the reach and impact of their respite programme by offering even more opportunities for families to create lasting memories. From Ferry Crossings enabling families to connect to Isle of Wight holiday park breaks, these experiences give families something positive to focus on during the most challenging times. Together, we are helping to bring moments of joy, connection, and relief to those who need it most.

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Eve’s Place Caravan, Hunstanton
Our charity caravan funded by the Pink Ribbon Foundation entered its third year of
welcoming families affected by breast cancer for weeklong holidays that they couldn’t
otherwise afford. Our caravan is open 48 weeks of the year whilst the holiday park is open
and remains extremely popular with our breast cancer community.
“Thank you so much. I don’t have the right words to summaries how much the holiday
meant to us, but we are incredibly grateful and had lots of fun and quality time together.
I think it is the first time since diagnosis where I have felt happy.” (Beneficiary)
Projects
During the period of this report, we successfully delivered the following projects:
•
Nationwide General Project (self-funded)
•
Breast Cancer Project (Funded by the Pink Ribbon Foundation)
•
Project London (Funded by Brockwell Live)
•
Project North of England (Funded by The Woodhill Charitable Trust)
•
Project Cambridge (Funded by The Cambridgeshire Community Foundation)
•
Project Essex (Funded by The Essex Community Foundation)
•
Suffolk (Suffolk Community Foundation)
•
Project The North of England (Funded by The Woodhill Charitable Trust)
Impact
We continued to measure our impact across four main themes: Emotional Health and Wellbeing;
Emotional impact on family and Carers; Identity; and Isolation. We ask beneficiaries to scale
themselves on how they were feeling before and after using our service using a ten-point scale,
with ten the highest level of wellbeing, and 1 being the lowest as well as leaving qualitative
feedback.
Our quantitative results are as follows:
Theme
Average
Rating
Before Using Our
Service
Average
Rating
After
Using
our
Service
Wellbeing
%
increase
Isolation
&
Loneliness
4.8
7.1
48%
Emotional Health &
Wellbeing
4.2
7.3
74%
Emotional impact
on family & Carers
4.6
7.5
63%
Identity
3.6
6.5
80%

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TRUSTEES REPORT’ for the year ended 30 November 2024

On average, service users rated their experience of applying for, receiving, and using their gift or experience from ‘Something To Look Forward To’ as 9.7 out of 10. Considering these scores, we believe we delivered a highly professional service which made a considerable impact across the often-overlooked areas of need within the cancer community.

Qualitative feedback evidences the following:

Isolation and Loneliness

“Before I used the service, I was lonely and isolated. There’s not a great deal to look forward to during cancer treatment. We wouldn’t be treating ourselves at this time if it wasn’t for this charity. It was lovely to be able to spend time with some of my family just playing games and enjoying the views from the cottage.” (Beneficiary)

Emotional Health & Wellbeing

“ As well as the horrendous physical toll of cancer and its treatment, the emotional toll has been crippling too. I’ve been struggling with anxiety since starting treatment 9 months ago. I find leaving the house and going to public spaces difficult, particularly if I’m not with my husband. He and my home have become my safe place. I can’t put into words how beneficial this week has been on so many different levels. The opportunity to get out and about as a family again, spend some quality time together, and to refresh and renew has been invaluable. I still have a lot to get through treatment wise, I’m physically and emotionally exhausted. The trauma of the last 9 months runs deep, but this amazing gift was a real emotional boost, just what we needed to get through the rest of my treatment. It really has been so special, a huge step towards recovery and a massive confidence boost towards building our new normal. (Beneficiary)

Emotional Impact on Family & Carers

“My husband and I spent some much-needed time together, just the two of us to reconnect, away from cancer land and our daily stressors. Thank you to STLFT and Andy from the Inn Collection Group for organising this amazing break for us. It gave my husband a break as much as me as he is the one who has been looking after me, the kids, and the house throughout my treatment. This gift made us shift from patient and carer, back to husband and wife which I can’t thank you all enough for. Thank you, thank you. Thank you!” (Beneficiary)

Identity

“Living with a life-limiting condition that is now starting to affect my physical abilities is incredibly difficult. It's not just hard for me; my wife is also on this unplanned journey with me. We're not only grappling with the physical challenges of the illness but also enduring its tremendous psychological impact. It gave us the chance to spend time together doing something "normal" that we would never have done otherwise—like having afternoon tea! Living with cancer can make it easy to lose your sense of identity; you often feel like you're no longer yourself, just a patient enduring treatment to stay alive.” (Beneficiary)

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TRUSTEES’ REPORT

Fundraising

Our fundraising strategy continued focussing on the following key areas: Trusts & Foundations, Community Events and Corporate Giving. We also maintained our Regular Giving program – Memory Makers and received additional one-off donations. Notable community fundraising events included the Cambridge Half Marathon and the Dream Challenges Trek (Kenya).

Website Development

In 2023, ‘Something To Look Forward To’ was awarded a grant from Growth Works to support the charity’s digital development. As a result, the website was fully redeveloped in 2024 to introduce greater automation, streamline internal processes, and significantly improve efficiency. These enhancements have made it easier for beneficiaries to apply for and receive gifts, ensuring a more accessible, user-friendly experience for individuals and families during an already difficult time.

Strategic Planning

Strategic planning ensures our charity remains focused, resilient, and responsive to the evolving needs of the people we support. Our current strategic priorities include strengthening beneficiary services, improving digital access, equality and diversity, and securing sustainable funding. In the past year, we have taken significant steps toward our strategic goals by launching a new digital platform, expanding our reach amongst men and ethnic minorities, and building new partnerships to enhance service delivery. Looking ahead, we will focus on strengthening our impact measurement, diversifying income streams, and further personalising support for beneficiaries. Our strategic planning process included input from beneficiaries, staff, and partner organisations to ensure our direction remains grounded in the needs of those we serve.

Annual Report completed by Francesca Abery, Managing Director.

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Declaration

The Trustees declared that they have approved the Trustees report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s Trustees on 26 August 2025

Signature:

Full Name: Paula Bonham-Carter Position: Chairman

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT for the year ended 30 November 2024

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Something to Look Forward To Ltd report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Something to Look Forward To Ltd (the Trust) for the year ended 30th Nov 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts 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 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

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

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.

Name: David Warren Date: 28 August 2025

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

for the year ended 30 November 2024

Recommended
categories by activity
Notes
Income and
endowments from:
Donations and
legacies
2		 Unrestricted
funds
£
Restricted
income
funds
£
Total Funds
2024
£
Total Funds
2023
£
294,334
87,250
381,584
651,608
Total 294,334
87,250
381,584
651,608
6,708
-
6,708
7,859
347,293
25,250
372,543
615,151
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
3
Charitable activities
4
Total 354,001
25,250
379,251
623,010
Net
income/(expenditure)
Net movement in
funds		 (59,667)
62,000
2,333
28,598
(59,667)
62,000
2,333
28,598
211,699
-
211,699
183,101
Reconciliation of
funds:
Total funds brought
forward
Total funds carried
forward
152,032
62,000
214,032
211,699

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BALANCE SHEET

for the year ended 30 November 2024

Recommended categories
by activity
Notes		 Total Funds 2024
£
Total Funds 2023
£
15,359
29,596
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Total fixed assets 15,359
29,596
-
1,400
202,343
182,823
202,343
184,223
3,670
2,120
198,673
182,103
Current assets
Debtors
6
Cash at bank and in hand
7
Total current assets
Creditors: amounts falling
due within one year
8
Net current
assets/(liabilities)
Total net assets or liabilities 214,032
211,699
152,032
211,699
62,000
-
-
-
Funds of the Charity
Unrestricted funds
Restricted income funds
Endowment funds
Total funds 214,032
211,699

For the year ended 30 November 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

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BALANCE SHEET

for the year ended 30 November 2024

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 26 August 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

Paula Bonham-Carter Chairman

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

for the year ended 30 November 2024

1. Accounting Policies

Charity information

Something To Look Forward To is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 84 Coleridge Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3PJ.

1.1 Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's [governing document], the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' ('FRS 102') and the Charities SORP '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). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

The Trustees have prepared financial projections, taking into consideration the current economic conditions and have, at the time of approving these accounts, a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.

1.3 Income from donations or grants

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

for the year ended 30 November 2024

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognized at the time of the donation.

1.4 Legacies

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

1.5 Donated goods

Donations and gifts include income from donated goods of £207,968 (2023: £449,580), which is measured at the fair value of the goods donated unless this is impractical to measure reliably, in which case the value is derived from the cost to the donor or the estimated resale value.

Donated facilities and services are recognised in the accounts when received if the value can be reliably measured. No amounts are included for the contribution of general volunteers.

1.6 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognized once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, itis probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

1.7 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

for the year ended 30 November 2024

1.8 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments' and Section 12 'Other Financial Instruments Issues' of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to release the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortized.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortized.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortized cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as noncurrent liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) for the year ended 30 November 2024

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.9 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Name Rate (%) Year Method
Fixtures, Fittings & Equipment 4 Straight Line Basis

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities. At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

2. Income from Donations and Legacies

Analysis Unrestricted funds Restricted income
funds		 Total funds 2024 Total funds 2023
£ £ £ £
Donations
and gifts		 294,334 87,250 381,584 651,608
294,334 87,250 381,584 651,608

All donations in 2024 were unrestricted.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) for the year ended 30 November 2024

3. Expenditure on Raising Funds

3. Expenditure on Raising Funds
Analysis Total funds 2024
Total funds 2023
£
£
Advertising, marketing, direct mail
and publicity
6,708
7,859
6,708
7,859

4. Expenditure on Charitable Activities

Analysis Analysis Total funds 2024
Total funds 2023
£
£
207,968
449,580
1,510
623
9,672
17,089
6,704
6,424
5,743
3,487
312
583
6,795
10,303
6,280
6,263
127,559
120,799
372,543
615,151
Total funds 2024
Total funds 2023
£
£
6,600
6,600
106,722
99,962
14,237
14,237
127,559
120,799
Donatedgifts & Services
Insurance
RunningCosts
Expenses
IT Equipment
Travel
Charitable Expenses
Gift Expenses
Support Costs
5. Support Costs
Analysis
Support Costs
Rental and Office Costs
Staff Costs
Depreciation

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) for the year ended 30 November 2024

6. Staff Costs

6. Staff Costs
This year Last year
£ £
Salaries and wages 106,722
99,962
Social security costs
Total staff costs 106,722 99,962

7. Debtors: Amounts falling due within one year

Total funds 2024 Total funds 2023
£ £
Other debtors - 1,400
- 1,400

8. Cash at bank and in hand

8. Cash at bank and in hand
Total funds 2024 Total funds 2023
£ £
Cash at bank and in hand 202,343 182,823
202,343 182,823

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) for the year ended 30 November 2024

9. Tangible Fixed Assets
Fixtures &
Fittings
£
56,948
-
-
-
-
56,948
9.1 Cost or valuation
At 01 December 2023
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 30 November 2024
9.2 Depreciation and impairments 27,352
14,237
-
-
-
41,589
At 01 December 2023
Charge for the year
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 30 November 2024
9.3 Net book value 29,596
15,359
At 01 December 2023
At 30 November 2024

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) for the year ended 30 November 2024

10. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Total funds 2024 Total funds 2023
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 3,300 -
Other creditors 370 2,120
3,670 2,120

11. Average Number of Employees

Average Employees Thisyear
Lastyear
The average monthly number of employees during the
year was:
4
4
Total Employees 4
4

Average number of employees during this year (2024): 4 and Last year (2023): 4

12. Employee Benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

13. Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none).

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SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

for the year ended 30 November 2024

14. Charity funds

Details of material funds held and movements during the current reporting period

Fund Fund
Fund names balances
brought		 Income Expenditure Transfers
Gains
and losses		 balances
carried
forward forward
£ £ £ £
£		 £
Unrestricted
 211,699
 294,344
354,001
 -
-
 152,032
funds
Restricted
 -
 87,250 25,250
 -
-
 62,000
funds
211,699 381,584 379,251 - - 214,032
Total 211,699 381,584 379,251 - - 214,032

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

Details of material funds held and movements during the previous reporting period

Fund Fund
Fund names balances
brought		 Income Expenditure Transfers
Gains
and losses		 balances
carried
forward forward
£ £ £ £
£		 £
Unrestricted
 183,102 651,608 623,011 - - 211,699
funds
183,102 651,608 623,011 -
-		 211,699
Total 183,102 651,608 623,011 -
-		 211,699

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