## **Can-Survive UK** 

# **Annual Report and Financial Statements 31[st] March 2023** 

**Charity Registration Number: 1166128** 

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## Can-Survive UK 

## Reference and administrative information 

for the year ended 31 March 2023 

## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS** 

## **Registered Charity number** 

1166128 

## **Registered office and operational address** : 

Kath Locke Centre 123 Moss Lane East Hulme Manchester M15 5DD 

**Trustees** Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of this report were as follows: Kirit Patel Chair Claudia McFarlane Deputy Chair Rose Thompson Trustee Suresh Rambaran Trustee Winsome Richbell-Brown Trustee Yvonne Prendergast Trustee **Resignations** Paul Mattis Trustee (29[th] April 2022) 

## **Financial Consultant** 

Vikki Morgan 

## **Independent Examiner** 

Jennifer Daniel FCCA DChA Slade & Cooper Limited Greenfish Resource Centre 46-50 Oldham St Manchester M4 1LE 

## **Bank** 

HSBC 760 Wimslow Road Didsbury Manchester M20 2DP 

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## Can-Survive UK 

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The Trustees present their report and the audited financial statements for the year ended March 2022. 

Reference and administrative information set out on page 1 forms part of this report. The financial statements comply with current statutory requirements, the charity’s constitution and the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: SORP applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102. 

## **CHAIR’S INTRODUCTION** 

From a small cancer support group being delivered at the Kath Locke Centre, in Hulme, Manchester, Can-Survive UK (CSUK) now operates across Greater Manchester providing culturally appropriate support for African, Caribbean, and other minority ethnic people affected by cancer.  Guided by service users and wider community members, we offer a range of support groups, therapeutic services, 1:1 advice and information, home visits and advocacy service that are inclusive and culturally sensitive.  We continue to put service users at the heart of all we do. 

During this reporting period, we have expanded into new areas across Greater Manchester.  Working in partnership with other community organisations, we now have support groups in Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside, and Trafford. This has been an exciting period of growth for Can-Survive UK, as we further establish ourselves as the ‘go to’ cancer support service specially developed and designed to meet the needs of our target communities, who often experience cancer inequalities in relation to awareness, diagnosis, treatment, and support. 

We continue to work with a range of regional and national cancer and other health organisations seeking to better understand the health needs of community members from African, Caribbean, and other ethnic populations.  We work with these organisations to help shape services to become more inclusive, culturally sensitive, and accessible. 

We say ‘thank you’ to CSUK.s supporters, commissioners and funders including _**African Caribbean Mental Health Services, Arawak Walton Housing Association, Big Life Groups, B’Me Cancer Communities, Cancer Equality, Global Majority Fund, Greater Manchester Health and Wellbeing Fund, Inequalities in Cancer Outcomes Network (ICON), Lloyds SSE Programme, Macmillan Cancer Support, Orchid Cancer, Prostate Cancer Research, The National Lottery Community Fund, The National Lottery Awards for All, The National Lottery Covid19 Response Fund, Trafford Housing Trust, Ubele Enterprise Development Programme.**_ 

We remain always grateful for this support, as it enables CSUK’s further development and the ability to continue to provide the much-needed support for community members affected by cancer. 

On behalf of the Trustees, we thank our CEO for her continued vision, passion, and leadership and to all staff members, sessional workers and volunteers for their hard work and commitment all of which contributes significantly to the sustainability of the organisation. 

Thank you also to the Board of Trustees who continue to utilise their experience, knowledge, and skills; providing the strategic direction and support. 

Service users and wider community members remain at the core of what we do.  Collectively, they continue to make CSUK what it is: a culturally appropriate service supporting people to meet others affected by cancer, make new friends, share their feelings and concerns, learn new skills, access wellbeing therapies and activities – all of which contribute to improving their self-esteem, confidence, and overall wellbeing. 



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Our service users and the wider community continue to support the vision of CSUK as being a successful and leading cancer support organisation, locally, regionally, and nationally. 

I continue to be proud to be Chair of Can-Survive UK as it moves forward with a clear vision and positive future. 

## **Kirit Patel Chair** 

## **Our Mission** 

To provide culturally appropriate support, holistic therapies, activities, and services for people diagnosed with or affected by cancer, as well as deliver cancer awareness for community members.   Our services are primarily for, however not exclusive to people from an African, Black Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds.  Our service is for everyone. 

## **Our Vision** 

CSUK continues to aspire to be a centre of excellence, providing cancer related information, support and health and wellbeing holistic activities that meet the cultural needs of its service users and help to improve their quality of life. Service users continue to remain central in the development and delivery of innovative, creative, and exciting tailormade services that are accessible, appropriate, and responsive – ensuring that our services consider the diversity of the communities we work with in terms of gender, age, sexuality, culture, literacy, disability, income and faith. 

## **Our Objectives** 

- To work in collaboration with mainstream cancer organisations to ensure that resources are developed with cultural sensitivity and understanding 

- To ensure that all CSUK’s resources are culturally appropriate and accessible to our target groups 

- To develop and deliver awareness raising programmes in terms of cancer and its related issues that disproportionately affect Black African, Black Caribbean and other ethnic populations 

- To actively campaign for change in service delivery and access through research, pilot studies, consultations, and service development plans 

- To constantly review and strengthen the internal systems for the organisation and other policies and procedures 

- To develop clear and robust internal policies, monitoring and evaluation systems and strategic plans for our core areas of work. 

- Externally, we will ensure that CSUK delivers its services equal to those of mainstream cancer support providers. 

- To develop clear policies in relation to volunteers within the organisation 

- To develop clear, transparent, and accountable monitoring and evaluation procedures and internal systems to be accountable to our funders, commissioners, and target groups 

- To continue to foster and strengthen our links with commissioners and funders to ensure financial stability 

- To identify and develop new areas to generate income, such as training and consultancy services 

- To provide ongoing reviews for meeting staff and volunteers’ needs in terms of supervisions, appraisals and training support 

- To identify and secure alternative premises that is appropriate and accessible for our service users 

- To develop models of work in conjunction with other agencies which will target particular groups. 

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- To promote cancer awareness within Black and other ethnic communities, locally and regionally. 

- To work with key policy makers to ensure that purchasers and providers are meeting the needs of our service users living with or affected by cancer. 

- To effectively and strategically network and build partnerships on a local, regional, and national level with other cancer related agencies and relevant community organisations and groups. 

- To highlight and challenge any discriminatory practices that exists within cancer service provisions. 

- To develop social enterprise and generate unrestricted income 

The trustees review the aims, objectives, and activities of the charity each year. This report looks at what the charity has achieved and the outcomes of its work in the reporting period. The trustees report the success of each key activity and the benefits the charity has brought to those groups of people that it is set up to help. The review also helps the trustees ensure the charity's aims, objectives and activities remained focused on its stated purposes. The trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning its future activities. In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives that have been set. 

## **Why CSUK?** 

It is now predicted that one in two people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer.  (Macmillan Cancer Support). 

According to the 2021 census, 43.2% of Manchester residents are from a non-White ethnic background.  In comparison with White ethnic groups, Black people living in Manchester are diagnosed at a later stage often experiencing poorer outcomes.  There continues to be inequalities in access to prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and support services. 

Due to language and cultural barriers, many Black African, Black Caribbean other minority ethnic people living with or affected by cancer do not access the support services delivered by mainstream cancer organisations.  They often stay at home resulting in increased isolation, anxiety, and stress, as well as a decrease in confidence, fitness, and energy levels.  These factors can have a negative impact on their emotional, physical, mental, and psychological wellbeing. Mainstream cancer organisations and health and social care providers have identified these issues and often describe BME communities as ‘hard to engage’. 

The delivery of cancer awareness campaigns to our target populations continues to educate, dispel myths, cultural beliefs, and fear around cancer.  However, there is still a lot of work to do to address the late diagnosis and poorer outcomes often experienced by Black African, Black Caribbean and other minority ethnic, marginalised, and disadvantaged populations. 

There has been an improvement in the availability of culturally sensitive cancer resources for Black African, Black Caribbean and other ethnic people affected by cancer, however the offer of culturally appropriate support remains challenging within mainstream cancer organisations.   Often staff within mainstream cancer services are not diverse or culturally aware, which can lead to mistrust, breakdown of communication and lack of engagement from the patient / service user. 

## **About CSUK** 

Founded in March 2015 and registered as a charity in March 2016, CSUK provides support and information that is culturally sensitive, person-centred, holistic, and accessible. We help people, their family members, and carers through their cancer journey from diagnosis to life after cancer. 

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CSUK is currently located at the Kath Locke Centre, a well utilised community resource based in Hulme, Manchester. Our services, although targeted at the Black and Minority Ethnic population is available for anyone diagnosed with or affected by cancer over the age of 18 years. 

At CSUK, everyone is individual. There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to our services, as everyone’s cancer journey is different and unique, and it is on this basis that our services and projects are developed to ensure that our service users’ needs are met. Our services include: 

- Cancer Support Groups 

- Home Visiting Service 

- Advocacy 

- Group and 1:1 activities and therapies 

- Diverse range of holistic wellbeing therapies 

- Wellbeing Workshops 

- Focus Groups / Consultations (organisation and facilitation) 

- Cancer Awareness sessions / events 

- Information Service 

CSUK’s support services are free of charge. This is important as many of our service users are marginalised and disadvantaged, socially and economically. 

Our services are delivered by experienced, trained, and qualified professionals.   We also have volunteers who contribute hugely to the development and delivery of the organisation. 

## **SUPPORT and INFORMATION SERVICES/ACTIVITIES** 

## **Support Groups** 

During this period, funding from the _National Lottery Community Fund_ has enabled us to continue our support services in Manchester and develop and deliver new ones in Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside, and Trafford.  Further funding from _Global Majority Fund has_ enabled us to continue to offer a suite of therapeutic and wellbeing workshops and activities including art therapy, personal development programme, relaxation and meditation, exercise, in South and North Manchester.   With Macmillan funding, we were also able to organise outings for community members. 

In summary, we delivered **180** Cancer Support Group sessions, **90** wellbeing therapies, activities, and workshops, **14** cancer awareness sessions and hosted information stands at **12** community and mainstream health events. 

**Talking Therapy** continues to be a well utilised however under resourced service.  During this period **18** individuals collectively received a total of **40hrs** of individual and group counselling.  Group talking therapy sessions are popular, providing the opportunity for service users to share in a safe and confidential and culturally appropriate space and support each other to reach conclusions enabling them to move forward. 

In total **270** services users, their careers and family members accessed our support groups, therapies, and other activities, including support and information. 

## **Advocacy** 

We continued to advocate on behalf of service users – supporting them to access GP appointments, hospital services, hospice staff, benefit agencies, housing departments and other statutory services.  Our advocacy service is integral to 

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our overall offer.   This year we have advocated on behalf of service users experiencing challenges and issues around housing, benefits, immigration, treatment, and support. 

## **Home Visiting Service** 

Our home visiting service continues to support service users undergoing cancer treatment, generally feeling unwell or coming to the end of life.   At the time of writing this report, we have recently secured funding from Henry Smith for a Family Support and Community Engagement Worker who will lead the further development and delivery of this service. 

## **FOCUS GROUPS/CONSULTATIONS** 

In September, we partnered with Prostate Cancer Research (PCR) to deliver a focus group to hear the experiences of Black men diagnosed with and/or undertaking treatment for prostate cancer to help assist the development of PCR’s Infopool. 

We have seen a significant increase from cancer and other health focussed national organisations approaching CSUK to partner to deliver a range of focus groups and consultations seeking to address health and social inequalities that exists for Black African, Black Caribbean, Asian and other minority ethnic community members.  This area of work supports our work in influencing policy, developing, and improving cancer diagnosis, care, and support. 

## **CANCER AWARENESS EVENTS** 

Examples of some of the events we delivered and hosted information stands are: 

## _This Van Can_ 

Together with Greater Manchester Cancer and other Black Led health charities and organisations, we embarked on developing _This Van Can –_ an initiative aimed for Black men to raise awareness around prostate cancer and encourage Black men to have a blood test to identify their risk of prostate cancer.   The project was delivered in the summer of 2023 and will be included in our 2023/24 report. 

_CAHN IWD Event_ we hosted an information stall and spoke with 65 ladies about our services, cancer, and the importance of engaging with the cancer screening programmes. 

_CAHN Windrush Day – annual event held in Alexandra Park, Manchester – opportunity to network, profile CSUK and engage with target audience._ 

## _CSUK Prostate Cancer and Black men: Time to Talk_ 

In May, August, and October 2022, we delivered three prostate cancer events, which collectively attracted over 100 Black men.    The sessions included talks from prostate cancer specialist nurse, a consultant urological surgeon, nutritionist and from men sharing their own experience of prostate cancer.    These events helped to break down barriers and encouraged men to talk, share experiences and more importantly seek advice and information about prostate cancer.   One outcome of the events was the development of a monthly men’s evening wellbeing group. _Manchester Caribbean Carnival_ provided us with the opportunity to raise awareness about cancer and publicise our services to a wide range of African Caribbean people from across Greater Manchester and further afield. 

Greater Manchester Cancer Conference – at this event we were able to network and share information about CSUK to health professionals and researchers. 

_Africa Day_ – this event was a collaboration of various organisations, including CSUK, coming together to celebrate all things Africa. 

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During this reporting period we raised awareness directly to **756** community members and indirectly (via social media and radio) to approximately **1.4m** people, locally, regionally, and nationally. 

## **SUMMARY** 

## **The benefit of our services** 

The services, projects, and initiatives we deliver continue to be beneficial to service users, the wider community and health care professionals: 

## **Service users report** 

- reduced feelings of isolation 

- increased confidence and communication skills 

- improved mental, physical and emotional wellbeing 

- improved resilience 

- developed new friendships and expanded support network 

- acquired new methods to manage stress and anxiety through relaxation techniques 

- learnt new skills and participated in new experiences 

- better management of the impact of cancer treatment 

## **Wider community** 

- increased knowledge and understanding of cancers, particularly those that are prevalent in specific Black African and Black Caribbean communities 

- increased knowledge and skills within specific minority groups by providing an accessible person-centred cancer support resource in the community for the community 

- challenged cultural barriers, stigma and taboos that prevent individuals from our target groups from attending the cancer screening programmes, leading to late diagnosis and poorer health outcomes 

## **Healthcare professionals** 

- Through delivery of focus groups and consultations, enable health care providers to better understand the barriers that exists for Black African, Black Caribbean and other ethnic populations accessing cancer screening, awareness and support information and services 

- Contributes to the development of improved and more appropriate information and services 

- Able to refer patients to a service that meets their cultural needs 

## **Information service** 

CSUK continues to liaise with mainstream cancer organisations such as Macmillan Cancer Support, Prostate Cancer Research, Orchid Cancer to ensure that information is culturally appropriate in terms of language and images that enable improved accessibility to and engagement with the Black African, Black Caribbean and other ethnic populations. 

## **Volunteers** 

Volunteers continue to play a huge and vital role in the development of CSUK and the delivery of its services.  During the reporting period, **17** volunteers (7 of which are trustees) contributed a total of **427** hours to the organisation. This time contributed hugely to the organisation and enabled CSUK to achieve its key outcome of providing support that is culturally appropriate to people, particularly those from Black African and Black Caribbean populations, living with or affected by cancer.  We continue to encourage and enable people affected by cancer to build resilience, grow in confidence, make appropriate changes, and move forward with their lives. 

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Due to individuals giving up their free time and utilising their knowledge, experience, and skills, CSUK continues to develop and establish itself as a valuable community resource and asset. 

## **Media /Publicity** 

In February, Paul Burrell, having recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer, came to CSUK to film speaking with some CSUK’s service users about their experience of prostate cancer which was aired on This Morning on Monday 27[th] February 2023. This opportunity provided an excellent opportunity to raise awareness about prostate cancer and profile Can-Survive UK. _This Morning_ reaches 1.2m individuals daily. 

## **GOING FORWARD: CSUK’s PLANS FOR THE FUTURE** 

As detailed in our 5 Year Business Plan 2022 – 2027, this reporting period saw the beginning of our expansion into Greater Manchester and the start of our social enterprise arm – developing and delivering our Cultural Competency Training and CSUK Vintage initiatives. The aim of these initiatives is to generate income that will contribute to the sustainability of the organisation. 

## **External Development Strategy** 

CSUK will continue to: 

- develop and work in partnership with other organisations, services, and agencies locally, regionally, and nationally to form effective relationships for the benefit of our service users 

- act in a consultative role and participate in the development of improving strategies and policies around cancer service provision for Black and other ethnic populations, disadvantaged and marginalised communities 

- influence existing mainstream cancer service providers to consult, incorporate and accommodate the needs of Black and other ethnic populations people living with or affected by cancer 

- ensure we have a stakeholder presence within key cancer related groups and health and wellbeing committees 

## **Internal Development Strategy** 

CSUK will continue to: 

- identify and secure further core funding to secure the vital roles required to further develop and grow CSUK into a sustainable organisation 

- review and develop internal policies 

- identify training needs in the organisation for the Board of trustees, staff and volunteers 

- identify real costs of services to purchasers including hidden costs 

- ensure regular review and development programmes for the organisation 

- identify clear service objectives and targets in line with our Business Plan 

## **Service Development Strategy** 

CSUK will continue to: 

- develop services which are service user led or have been identified through our contacts with our target groups 

- provide services that raise awareness of cancer, the signs and symptoms and the importance of early detection 

- provide education and training which raise awareness of cancer services 

- develop effective partnerships and undertake joint working with other cancer organisations 

- develop clear and effective systems for needs analysis and ongoing monitoring and review of all our services 

- develop our social enterprise to secure the future of CSUK 

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A priority area for CSUK is to continue to secure core funding to enable effective development and progression as outlined in our Business Plan. 

The Board of Trustees and Services Development and Delivery Manager will continue to: 

- ensure that transparent and open financial procedures, policies, and systems continue to be in line with the Charity Commission and Company Law 

- identify and secure further funding for a Community Engagement and Development Worker/Volunteers’ Coordinator 

- continue to seek additional revenue funding to further develop new and existing services in response to the needs of our service users 

- identify and secure funding to meet the costs of its support centre based at the Kath Locke Centre 

The next stage is to grow and further embed CSUK’s work into the wider Greater Manchester region, with the longterm vision of having CSUK in other major cities across the UK where there are Black and other ethnic communities. 

We will continue to: 

- deliver our support groups, workshops, therapies in its current locations 

- work collaboratively with statutory and voluntary organisations to widen our reach in relation in the delivery of support groups, cancer awareness events and sessions 

- develop our cultural competency training 

- strive towards developing the social enterprise arm of CSUK 

## **Governance Review** 

The objects of CSUK are to promote and protect good health for the public benefit.  Our services are aimed at but not exclusively for people from Black ethnic minority communities living with or affected by cancer. 

## **Board of Trustees** 

The trustees, who served during the reporting period and since year end are set out on page **1** . Trustees serve for a period of three years, after which they may resign or seek re-appointment.   The Board of Trustees meet on a quarterly basis. The Chair has regular supervision meetings with the CEO to review the Strategic Plan, deal with any issues and discuss future plans.  The CEO prepares a full set of Board papers (having first sent them to the Chair for approval) that are sent to the Board of Trustees one week prior to the meeting date. 

The Board of Trustees are responsible for the strategic direction of the organisation and as such discuss and make decisions relating to the Business Strategic Plan, budgets, monitoring of financial performance and agreeing the Fundraising Strategy.  The Board of trustees is also responsible for the recruitment and approval of any senior posts and for reviewing the performance of senior managers. 

The Board of Trustees have in place a diverse range of skills, experience and knowledge required to grow and secure the sustainability of CSUK.  These include business management, human resources, financial management, project management, voluntary sector, social enterprise, charity governance and administration, health and social care and cancer. 

Trustees are recruited via networking, word of mouth and advertising.  All potential trustees complete an application form, have an initial meeting with the Chair and CEO and if approved, invited to attend a CSUK Board Meeting as an observer and by way of introduction to the rest of the trustees.  Once approved by all trustees, they are formally voted onto the Board at the next meeting.  The induction process takes place during the year, when new trustees are 

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invited to attend the support groups to meet and talk with service users as well as the volunteers.  We will be looking to secure service user representation on the Board. 

The trustees delegated day to day responsibility to and sought advice from Marcella Turner, Services Development and Delivery Manager, during this reporting period. 

## **Finance Review** 

The financial statements for the reporting period are set out on pages **13** to **20** .   They have been prepared in accordance with CSUK’s accounting policies and comply with our constitution and applicable law. 

## **Summary** 

Total income for the period was £197,732.  Restricted income was £182,597.   Unrestricted income was £15,135. 

The cost of providing our services was £140,846, of which £4,884 was funded from unrestricted funds; £135,962 from restricted funds. 

CSUK say ‘thank you’ to all our funders and commissioners who have supported our work: 

- B’Me Cancer Communities 

- Cancer Equality 

- Global Majority Fund 

- Greater Manchester Health and Wellbeing Fund 

- Inequalities in Cancer Outcomes Network (ICON) 

- Lloyds SSE Programme 

- Macmillan Cancer Support 

- Orchid Cancer 

- Prostate Cancer Research 

- The National Lottery Community Fund 

- Trafford Housing Trust 

- Ubele Enterprise Development Programme 

## **Unrestricted income** 

Our unrestricted funding amount is £15,135.  Unrestricted funding, includes commissions, donations, sponsorships and legacies are key to the organisation’s income and we are extremely grateful as it assists in supporting our services and core element of the organisation. 

## **Operating Costs** 

Our total expenditure for the reporting period was £140,846. 

During the reporting period approximately 75% of the organisation’s expenditure was related to meeting core costs and 25% service delivery.  We continue to identify and secure funding and commissions for core expenditure to enable effective growth and future sustainability of CSUK as a viable organisation. 

## **Reserves Policy** 

CSUK’s funding acquired to date has been mainly for core costs and project and services development and delivery. Increased commissions are enabling the organisation to build its reserves and we envisage that there will be further opportunities for us to continue to do so during 2023/2024.  We will continue to aim to increase our reserves in line 

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with the growth of the organisation. We have an appropriate Reserves Policy that will enable us to meet our objectives. This is included in our Fundraising Strategy. 

CSUK is a Community Incorporated Organisation and was registered as a charity on 18[th] March 2016 in England and Wales. 

The charity is constituted under a constitution dated 15[th] December 2015.  The Trustees are members of the charity, but this entitles them only to voting rights.  The Trustees have no beneficial interest in the charity.  All Trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charity.  Any expenses reclaimed from the charity are set out in note 6 to the accounts. 

## **Related parties and relationships with other organisations** 

CSUK works in collaboration with voluntary sector organisations, as well as statutory bodies and other cancer organisations to achieve its charitable objectives. 

## **Remuneration policy for key management personnel** 

CSUK base its salary structure on the NJC pay scales. 

## **Risk management** 

CSUK has a comprehensive Risk Register that reflects growth in terms staffing, contractual obligations and service development and delivery. 

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## **Statement of responsibilities of the trustees** 

Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities during the period and of its financial position at the end of the period. In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view, the trustees should follow best practice and: 

- Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently 

- Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 

- Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent 

- State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements 

- Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation 

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They 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. 

The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. 

The trustees’ annual report has been approved by the trustees on ____/_____/2024 and signed on their behalf by 

**Name:   Kirit Patel Title:   Chair** 

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Independent examiner’s report 

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## Can-Survive UK 

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31[st] March 2023 which are set out on pages 14 to 25. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of report** 

As the charity’s trustees 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 charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 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** 

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 that in any material respect: 

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 

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

3. the accounts do 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. 

Jennifer Daniel FCCA DChA 

Slade & Cooper Limited, Chartered Certified Accountants Beehive Mill, Jersey Street Manchester, M4 6JG Date __/___/2024 

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## Can-Survive UK 

## Statement of Financial Activities 

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|Note<br>**Income from:**<br>Donations and legacies<br>3<br>Charitable activities:<br>4<br>**Total income**<br>**Expenditure on:**<br>Charitable activities:<br>5<br>**Total expenditure**<br>14<br>Transfer between funds<br>**Net movement in funds for the year**<br>**Reconciliation of funds**<br>Total funds brought forward<br>**Total funds carried forward**<br>**Net income/(expenditure) for**<br>**the year**|Unrestricted<br>funds<br>£<br>368<br>14,767<br>**15,135**<br>4,884<br>**4,884**<br>**10,251**<br>1,485<br>**11,736**<br>5,274<br>**17,010**|Restricted<br>funds<br>£<br>-<br>182,597<br>**182,597**<br>135,962<br>**135,962**<br>**46,635**<br>(1,485)<br>**45,150**<br>47,604<br>**92,754**|Total funds<br>2023<br>£<br>368<br>197,364<br>**197,732**<br>140,846<br>**140,846**<br>**56,886**<br>-<br>**56,886**<br>52,878<br>**109,764**|_Total funds_<br>_2022_<br>_£_<br>_20_<br>_100,972_|
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. 

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## Balance Sheet 

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|Note<br>**Current assets**<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>Debtors<br>**Current assets**<br>**Liabilities**<br>Creditors: amounts falling<br>due in less than one year<br>11<br>**Net current assets**<br>**Total assets less current liabilities**<br>**Funds of the charity:**<br>Restricted income funds<br>12<br>Unrestricted income funds<br>13<br>**Total charity funds**|£<br>£<br>109,458<br>3,693<br>**113,151**<br>(3,387)<br>**109,764**<br>**109,764**<br>92,754<br>17,010<br>**109,764**<br>2023|_£_<br>_£_<br>_56,551_<br>_300_<br>**_56,851_**<br>_(3,973)_<br>**_52,878_**<br>**_52,878_**<br>_47,604_<br>_5,274_<br>**_52,878_**<br>_2022_|_£_<br>_£_<br>_56,551_<br>_300_<br>**_56,851_**<br>_(3,973)_<br>**_52,878_**<br>**_52,878_**<br>_47,604_<br>_5,274_<br>**_52,878_**<br>_2022_|
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||||_47,604_<br>_5,274_|
||||**_52,878_**|



The notes on pages 16 to 25 form part of these accounts. 

Approved by the trustees on  ___________  and signed on their behalf by: 

Kirit Patel (Chair) 

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Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2023 

## **1 Accounting policies** 

The principal accounting policies adopted, judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows: 

## **a Basis of preparation** 

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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), second edition - October 2019 (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. 

The charity has applied the exemption available to small charities in the Charities SORP (FRS 102) and does not include a Statement of Cash Flows in these Financial Statements. 

Can-Survive UK meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note. 

## **b Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis** 

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. 

The trustees do not consider that there are any sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities within the next reporting period. 

## **c Income** 

Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. 

Income from government and other grants, whether ‘capital’ grants or ‘revenue’ grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred. 

Income received in advance of a provision of a specified service is deferred until the criteria for income recognition are met. 

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Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2023 (continued) 

## **d Donated services and facilities** 

Donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised as income when the charity has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use by the charity of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), general volunteer time is not recognised; refer to the trustees’ annual report for more information about their contribution. 

On receipt, donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market; a corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt. 

## **e Interest receivable** 

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank. 

## **f Fund accounting** 

Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of 

Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose. 

Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the charity’s work or for specific projects being undertaken by the charity. 

## **g Expenditure and irrecoverable VAT** 

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. 

Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was 

## **h Debtors** 

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. 

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## Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2023 (continued) 

## **i Cash at bank and in hand** 

Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. 

## **j Creditors and provisions** 

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. 

## **k Financial instruments** 

The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. 

## **2 Legal status of the charity** 

The charity is a charitable incorporated organisation, registered as a charity in England & Wales. 

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## Can-Survive UK 

## Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2023 (continued) 

## **3 Income from donations and legacies** 

|Donations<br>**Total**<br>**4**<br>**Income from charitable activities**<br>Global Majority Fund<br>Together We Can<br>Trafford Housing Trust<br>ED Programme<br>MacMillan (Outings)<br>Nephra Good Neighbours<br>Lloyds SSE<br>GMMH NHS<br>No. 93 harpurhey<br>Other<br>**Total**<br>_Total by fund 31 March 2022_|Unrestricted<br>£<br>368<br>368<br>Unrestricted<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>500<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>14,267<br>14,767<br>_1,223_|Restricted<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>Restricted<br>£<br>-<br>147,357<br>25,000<br>5,000<br>5,240<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>182,597<br>_99,749_|Total 2023<br>£<br>368<br>368<br>Total 2023<br>£<br>-<br>147,357<br>25,000<br>5,000<br>5,240<br>500<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>14,267<br>197,364<br>100,972|_Total 2022_<br>_£_<br>20|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||_20_|
|||||_Total 2022_<br>_£_<br>_10,000_<br>_81,449_<br>_-_<br>_-_<br>_-_<br>_-_<br>_5,000_<br>_3,000_<br>_300_<br>_1,223_|
|||||_100,972_|
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## Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2023 (continued) 

## **5 Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities** 

|Catering and venue hire<br>Salary<br>Travel<br>Publicity & Resources<br>Insurance<br>Activities & Events<br>Volunteer expenses<br>Facilitator, Sessional workers & Focus Groups<br>Rent and office cost<br>Training<br>Restricted expenditure<br>Unrestricted expenditure<br>**Net income/(expenditure) for the year**<br>This is stated after charging/(crediting):<br>Independent examination<br>Accountancy<br>Accountancy<br>Other<br>Capacity building|Total 2023<br>£<br>6,135<br>74,612<br>3,407<br>3,137<br>157<br>9,120<br>244<br>7,538<br>27,582<br>1,540<br>4,255<br>-<br>3,119<br>140,846<br>2023<br>£<br>135,962<br>4,884<br>140,846<br>2023<br>£<br>300<br>700|_Total 2022_<br>_£_<br>_1,137_<br>_49,364_<br>_2,863_<br>_3,620_<br>_340_<br>_7,804_<br>_443_<br>_13,675_<br>_10,624_<br>_1,140_<br>_5,155_<br>_1,530_<br>_-_|
|---|---|---|
|||_97,695_|
|||_2022_<br>_£_<br>_97,329_<br>_366_|
|||_97,695_|
|||_2022_<br>_£_<br>_250_<br>_700_|



## **6 Net income/(expenditure) for the year** 

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## Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2023 (continued) 

## **7 Staff costs** 

Staff costs during the year were as follows: 

|osts during the year were as follows:|||
|---|---|---|
||2023|_2022_|
||£|_£_|
|Wages and salaries|72,996|47,970|
|Pension Costs|1,616|1,394|
||74,612|_49,364_|



No employees has employee benefits in excess of £60,000 (2022: Nil). 

The average number of staff employed during the period was 4 (2022: 3). 

The average full time equivalent number of staff employed during the period was 3 (2022: 1.6). 

The key management personnel of the charity comprise the trustees and the Chief Executive Officer. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £46,500 (2022: £35,520). 

## **8 Trustee remuneration and expenses, and related party transactions** 

Neither the management committee nor any persons connected with them received any remuneration during the year. 

No (2022:No) members of the management committee received travel and subsistence expenses during the year (2022:£nil). 

There are no donations from related parties which are outside the normal course of business and no restricted donations from related parties. 

No trustee or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or transaction entered into by the charity, including guarantees, during the year. 

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## Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2023 (continued) 

|**9**<br>**Debtors**<br>Grants receivable<br>**10**<br>**Cash at bank and in hand**<br>Cash at bank and on hand<br>**11**<br>**Creditors: amounts falling due within one year**<br>Other creditors and accruals<br>Taxation and social security costs|2023<br>£<br>3,693<br>3,693<br>2023<br>£<br>109,458<br>109,458<br>2023<br>£<br>1,510<br>1,877<br>3,387|_2022_<br>_£_<br>300|
|---|---|---|
|||_300_|
|||_2022_<br>_£_<br>56,551|
|||_56,551_|
|||_2022_<br>_£_<br>_3,537_<br>_436_|
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## Can-Survive UK 

## Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2023 (continued) 

## **12 Analysis of movements in restricted funds** 

|Awards for All<br>Global Majority Fund<br>GMMH NHS<br>No. 93 Harpurhey<br>Together We can<br>Forever Manchester<br>ZOOM<br>TNL CV19 Fund<br>ED Programme<br>MacMillan Outings<br>Trafford Housing Trust<br>Total<br>_Awards for All_<br>_Global Majority Fund_<br>_GMMH NHS_<br>_No. 93 Harpurhey_<br>_Together We can_<br>_Forever Manchester_<br>_ZOOM_<br>_TNL CV19 Fund_<br>_Lloyds SSE_<br>Lloyds SSE<br>**_Previous reporting_**<br>**_period_**|Balance at<br>1 April<br>2022<br>£<br>1,303<br>9,267<br>2,320<br>150<br>2,941<br>30,228<br>1,219<br>144<br>32<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>47,604<br>_Balance_<br>_at 1 April_<br>_2021_<br>_£_<br>_4,255_<br>_-_<br>_257_<br>_-_<br>_-_<br>_37,633_<br>_2,612_<br>_144_<br>_283_<br>_45,184_|Income<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>147,357<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>5,000<br>5,240<br>25,000<br>182,597<br>_Income_<br>_£_<br>-<br>10,000<br>3,000<br>300<br>5,000<br>81,449<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>_99,749_|Expenditure<br>£<br>-<br>(7,846)<br>(2,190)<br>-<br>(1,567)<br>(120,711)<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>(1,007)<br>(2,641)<br>-<br>(135,962)<br>_Expenditure_<br>_£_<br>(2,952)<br>(733)<br>(937)<br>(150)<br>(2,059)<br>(88,854)<br>(1,393)<br>-<br>(251)<br>_(97,329)_|Transfers<br>£<br>(1,303)<br>-<br>-<br>(150)<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>(32)<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>(1,485)<br>_Transfers_<br>_£_<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>_-_|Balance at<br>31 March<br>2023<br>£<br>-<br>1,421<br>130<br>-<br>1,374<br>56,874<br>1,219<br>144<br>-<br>3,993<br>2,599<br>25,000|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||92,754|
||||||_Balance at_<br>_31 March_<br>_2022_<br>_£_<br>_1,303_<br>_9,267_<br>_2,320_<br>_150_<br>_2,941_<br>_30,228_<br>_1,219_<br>_144_<br>_32_|
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## Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2023 (continued) 

## **Name of Fund Description, nature and purposes of the fund** 

Awards For All: Delivery of WOW and MOT Cancer Support Groups. GMMH NHS This is for one to one and group conselling sessions and wellbeing taster sessions. 

Global Majority Fund 

To provide a range of activities and workshops for service users in Manchester over a period of 12 months Together We Can Core and project delivery. 

COVID19 response fund providing financial support for food, travel and utility costs 

Forever Manchester Delivery of culturally appropriate food baskets and hot meals to service users.   Dec 2020 to end March 2021. 

## **13 Analysis of movement in unrestricted funds** 

|General fund<br>_General fund_<br>**Name of**<br>**_Previous reporting_**<br>**_period_**|Balance<br>at 1 April<br>2022<br>£<br>5,274<br>5,274<br>_Balance_<br>_at 1 April_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>_4,397_<br>_4,397_<br>**Description,**|Income<br>Expenditure<br>£<br>£<br>15,135<br>(4,884)<br>15,135<br>(4,884)<br>_Income_<br>_Expenditure_<br>_£_<br>_£_<br>_1,243_<br>_(366)_<br>_1,243_<br>_(366)_<br>**nature and purposes of the**|Transfers<br>£<br>1,485<br>1,485<br>_Transfers_<br>_£_<br>_-_<br>_-_<br>**fund**|As at 31<br>March 2023<br>£<br>17,010|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||17,010|
|||||_As at 31_<br>_March 2022_<br>_£_<br>_5,274_<br>_5,274_|
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General fund The free reserves after allowing for all designated funds 

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## Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2023 (continued) 

## **14 Analysis of net assets between funds** 

|Other net current assets/(liabilities)<br>Total|General<br>fund<br>£<br>17,010<br>17,010|Restricted<br>funds<br>£<br>92,754<br>92,754|Total<br>£<br>109,764|
|---|---|---|---|
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