## **THE ISABEL BAKER FOUNDATION** ## **IMPACT REPORT 2023 - 2024** **MARCH 2023 - APRIL 2024** _Together, we make the toughest journeys a little easier._ Charity No: 1166529 ## **TABLE OF CONTENTS** **LETTER FROM 1 THE CEO CHARITY 2 OVERVIEW AFCB CHARITY 3 OF THE YEAR DRY SUITS 4 THE BEREAVEMENT 6 FUND** **ISABELS RETREAT 7 SUPERMARKET 9 VOUCHERS COMPLIMENTARY 10 THERAPIES ISABELS WISHES 11 ISABELS ARMY FC 12 LOCAL SUPPORT 13 PHOTOS 14 FUTURE 15 OUTLOOK** **LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE 16 INFORMATION TRUSTEES 17 ANNUAL REPORT FINANCIAL 23 STATEMENTS CONTACT 27** ## **LETTER FROM THE CEO** **----- Start of picture text -----**
VICKY
TURNER
CEO + Isabel’s Mummy
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Dear Friends, Supporters, and Partners, As I reflect on 2023–2024, I am filled with gratitude for all we have achieved at The Isabel Baker Foundation. None of this would have been possible without the incredible support of our community, partners, and fundraisers. This year, we realised a long-held dream with the opening of Isabel’s Retreat. Thanks to the generosity of the Roger Raymond Charitable Trust, we are now able to offer families whose children have life-limiting or terminal illnesses, as well as bereaved parents, free holidays in our premium holiday home. For families facing the unimaginable, these breaks provide much-needed escapism, time to reconnect, and space to create cherished memories. We are deeply thankful to the Roger Raymond Charitable Trust for helping us bring this vision to life. Alongside this milestone, we continued our core initiatives. Our supermarket voucher programme provided 85 families with £75 vouchers, easing the financial pressures that come with caring for a seriously ill child. We also launched the Complimentary Therapies Fund, supporting our first family in accessing therapies to aid recovery during treatment. Additionally, we continued our commitment to providing waterproof dry suits for children with central venous lines, enabling them to safely enjoy water activities that would otherwise be inaccessible. These dry suits offer more than just practical support - they give children the chance to experience the simple joy of swimming and bathing without worry, improving both their physical and emotional wellbeing. Our Isabel’s Wishes initiative, originally created during the pandemic, continues to bring joy when needed most, with one special wish granted this year. We were also proud to collaborate with other charities supporting families on the Piam Brown Ward at Southampton Hospital, with our first joint event proving a huge success. We are also incredibly grateful to AFC Bournemouth for their £1,000 donation supporting Isabel’s Retreat welcome hampers and to Christchurch Conservative Club, who raised £4,000 through their fundraising efforts. Looking ahead, our commitment remains unwavering: to stand beside families, offering support, comfort, and hope when they need it most. ## With heartfelt thanks, Vicky Turner CEO, The Isabel Baker Foundation **131** of families helped **85** supermarket vouchers **33** dry suits ## **CHARITY OVERVIEW** ## **VISION** Ultimately a world where our charity is not needed because children do not have cancer. Unfortunately that is not possible, so our wish is for no family to feel alone when facing childhood cancer. To have access to the resources they need to support them mentally, emotionally, physically and financially and for every child to have the opportunity to experience moments of joy, comfort, and hope, no matter how difficult the road ahead. ## **MISSION** The Isabel Baker Foundation exists to honour Isabel’s legacy by providing meaningful and practical support to families whose children have cancer. We are committed to: - Offering essential financial relief through living cost vouchers & bereavement grants. - Providing dry suits for Hickman line patients, enabling children to safely enjoy water activities. Creating opportunities for rest and connection through family holiday retreats. - Promoting long-term physical and mental health through supportive wellness initiatives. Our mission is driven by compassion, understanding, and the belief that small acts of care can make a profound difference in the lives of families navigating childhood cancer. ## **2023-2024 HIGHLIGHTS AFCB CHARITY OF THE YEAR** As the previous years AFC Bournemouth's charity partner (specifically for the Junior Cherries) we were presented with the fantastic opportunity to host a fun day at Vitality Stadium for the families we support. The day included a kick around, stadium tour, lunch and a question and answer session with two of the players. It was a fantastic day, thoroughly enjoyed by all that attended. One of the children even managed to take home a pair of a players football boots after bumping into him in reception! ## **2023-2024 HIGHLIGHTS** ## **DRYSUITS:[PROMOTING INCLUSION AND WELLBEING]** At The Isabel Baker Foundation, we are **committed to providing waterproof dry suits to children undergoing cancer treatment who have a Hickman line fitted.** These specially designed dry suits enable children to safely enjoy water activities - experiences that would otherwise be inaccessible to them. This initiative plays a vital role in supporting the mental and physical health of the children we help, while also contributing to the overall wellbeing of their families during an incredibly challenging time. By allowing children to swim and bathe without the risk of infection, these dry suits ensure they can participate in activities that might otherwise be restricted due to their medical needs. While, understandably, we don’t often receive photos of children in their dry suits, the ones we do receive never fail to brighten our day - and we are always thrilled to share them when we can! ## **Impact in 2023–2024:** During this period, we were proud to provide 33 children with custom-made dry suits, opening the door to cherished moments of joy and inclusion. **----- Start of picture text -----**
TEDDY
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**We just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU for supplying the drysuit for Teddy's Dreamflight trip. It made a huge difference and he had the most fantastic time.** **----- Start of picture text -----**
STANLEY
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**Thank you so much for helping get Stanley a dry suit. He loved his first swim in 4 months!** ## **2023-2024 HIGHLIGHTS** ## **DRYSUITS:[PROMOTING INCLUSION AND WELLBEING]** **GEORGE George loving life in his dry suit first time trying it out!** **We had one two years ago. It allowed Sophie to be in the pool in her final couple of months before she died. This was so important to Sophie and priceless to us.** **We are blown away by your generosity, the dry suit is going to make such a difference to our little boy. Harry was diagnosed with bone cancer in January of this year and thankfully the tumour was fully removed in April. Unfortunately Harry lost part of this thigh bone and knee due to extensive damage from the tumour. They have been replaced internally by a metal implant. Harry is now learning to walk again and part of this recovery is using the hydro pool. Up until now Harry has only been able to sit on the edge due to the fear of getting his Hickman line wet. Swimming was always something Harry thoroughly enjoyed before getting poorly. The dry suit is going to make the hydro sessions so much more fun and beneficial. Harry will finally be able to start to feel a little more like his old self.** ## **2023 - 2024 HIGHLIGHTS THE BEREAVEMENT FUND** The Isabel Baker Foundation was originally established to provide financial support to bereaved parents in the months following the death of their child. After losing Isabel, I quickly realised that while there is often an outpouring of support when a child is seriously ill, that support abruptly disappears the moment they pass away. Parents are then left to navigate overwhelming grief, trauma, and practical challenges alone. At the time of Isabel’s death, parents were expected to return to work as little as eight weeks after losing their child. As someone who will forever carry the grief, trauma, and torment of such a loss, I can say without hesitation that this expectation is extremely unrealistic. Furthermore, before the introduction of the Children’s Funeral Fund, many families were faced with funeral poverty. Unlike adults, children do not have life insurance - because no one expects a child to die. Funeral costs varied dramatically depending on location, meaning the price of saying goodbye to a child became a postcode lottery. For those seeking financial assistance from the government, the process was equally discouraging, requiring bereaved parents to complete a 40-page form - an almost impossible task when coping with fresh grief. The foundation’s original mission was clear: to provide practical financial support so that parents had the time and space to grieve without the immediate pressure of returning to work. We aimed to assist with funeral costs, headstones, and anything else a family needed to say goodbye to their child with dignity. We firmly believed that no family should face the additional burden of financial worry during the most devastating period of their lives. Since then, thanks to the introduction of the Children’s Funeral Fund - an initiative we were proud to support - our mission has evolved. While our focus has shifted, our commitment remains the same: to stand beside families facing the unimaginable and ensure they have the support and resources they need. ## **Impact in 2023–2024:** During this period, we were honoured to provide four families with grants of £250 each to help with extra funeral expenses, easing some of the financial burdens that come with saying goodbye. ## **2023-2024 HIGHLIGHTS ISABELS RETREAT** Isabel’s Retreat has been a dream of ours for many years, and in 2023, that dream finally became a reality—thanks to the incredible generosity of the Roger Raymond Charitable Trust. We are absolutely delighted to offer families whose children have life-limiting or terminal illnesses, as well as bereaved parents, the opportunity to enjoy free holidays in our premium holiday home. For families navigating the unimaginable challenges of childhood cancer or the profound loss of a child, these breaks provide so much more than just time away. Isabel’s Retreat offers a precious escape - a chance to create cherished memories, find moments of peace, and simply be together away from the daily stresses and hospital environments. For bereaved parents, it provides a space for reflection and healing, surrounded by comfort and tranquillity. For families with seriously ill children, it’s an opportunity to experience joy and connection, making memories that will last a lifetime. We believe that every family deserves these moments of escapism - time to breathe, reconnect, and find joy in the everyday. To be able to provide this through Isabel’s Retreat means the world to us. We are deeply and sincerely grateful to the Roger Raymond Charitable Trust for making this vision a reality. Their support has allowed us to create a haven where families can experience moments of happiness and hope, even in the most challenging of times. A special thank you to the Limewood Hotel for their extremely generous donation and helping us fully equip the caravan with everything a family could need We were delighted to offer 8 families stays at Isabel’s Retreat during its opening year ## **2023-2024 HIGHLIGHTS** ## **ISABELS RETREAT** **A lovely quiet site with good amenities in a beautiful part of the world. Isabel’s Retreat is an absolute delight. The caravan is immaculately clean & is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need and more! A very comfortable home form home** ## **2023 - 2024 HIGHLIGHTS SUPERMARKET VOUCHERS PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SUPPORT DURING TREATMENT** A £75 supermarket voucher provides vital support to families facing financial hardship while their child undergoes cancer treatment. During this incredibly challenging time, many parents are unable to work as they focus on their child’s care. Cancer treatment is physically and emotionally demanding, often requiring extended hospital stays. Parents staying with their child in hospital are not provided with meals on the ward, adding to the financial strain. In 2023, we increased the value of our supermarket vouchers from £50 to £75 to reflect the rising cost of living. These vouchers remain our most popular initiative - rarely a week goes by without receiving one or multiple applications. The feedback we receive from families is heart-warming, and it’s clear how much of a difference this support makes. Unless you have experienced it first-hand, it’s hard to understand the true cost of having a seriously ill child. Many parents must give up work to stay in hospital or provide care at home between treatments. The extra costs of food, travel, laundry, and heating quickly add up. ## I **mpact in 2023–2024:** During this period, we were proud to provide 85 families with supermarket vouchers, offering vital financial relief during their child’s cancer treatment. We are pleased to be able to support families in this small but meaningful way, and we continue to allow multiple applications to ensure help is available when it’s needed most. **Wow!!!!! Thank you so so so so much!!!! We are really struggling and this is just absolutely amazing! Having four children and being away in London for 6 weeks of treatment means my husband can not work whilst we are here and being self employed no money is being earned! Thanks a million times over** **I wanted to say a huge thank you for the voucher. It came at a time I really needed it and has helped me to get a few essentials from the shop** **This has come at the most valuable time and we are so grateful and what you do is just amazing.** ## **2023 - 2024 HIGHLIGHTS COMPLIMENTARY THERAPIES FUND** In 2023, we proudly launched the Complimentary Therapies Fund to support children undergoing cancer treatment. We recognised the need for this initiative after seeing how physically and emotionally taxing treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy can be - not only for the child but for the entire family. These treatments often come with severe side effects, including fatigue, pain, nausea, and emotional distress, which can have a profound impact on a child’s overall quality of life. At The Isabel Baker Foundation, we believe that families should have the opportunity to explore alternative therapies that may ease these side effects, complement medical treatment plans, and promote overall wellbeing. Therapies such as massage, acupuncture, reflexology, and physical therapy can play a valuable role in supporting physical recovery, reducing stress, and improving mental health. For many families, however, the cost of these therapies can be a barrier - especially when finances are already stretched due to the demands of caring for a seriously ill child. The Complimentary Therapies Fund was created to help remove that barrier. Our goal is to give families the freedom to pursue treatments that may improve their child’s quality of life during and after cancer treatment, providing a holistic approach to healing. Although this fund is still in its early stages, we are incredibly proud to have supported our first family by covering the cost of therapies that aided their child’s physical recovery. The positive feedback we received from this family highlights the importance of access to these alternative options, which can make a real difference in easing treatment-related challenges and supporting overall wellbeing. Looking ahead, we are committed to expanding this initiative so more families can benefit from these treatments. Our vision is to see the Complimentary Therapies Fund grow into a key pillar of our support services, providing families with access to safe, effective therapies that work alongside medical care to improve outcomes and bring comfort during the most difficult times. ## **2023 - 2024 HIGHLIGHTS ISABELS WISHES** During the COVID-19 pandemic, we introduced the Isabel’s Wishes initiative to bring moments of joy to children who faced far stricter isolation measures than the rest of the country due to their compromised immune systems. Although this initiative was never intended to be a long-term project and was planned to conclude as the world returned to normal, we occasionally still receive requests. Whenever we can, we are always delighted to help brighten a child’s world with a special wish. ## I **mpact in 2023–2024:** During this period, we were honoured to fulfil one wish, bringing a moment of happiness and light during a challenging time. **My daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumour at age 6. The resection left her paralysed. She slowly was able to relearn to do everything again. Sadly her left side was slower to recover, meaning her balance was affected. She had never learnt to ride a bike, The Isabel Baker Foundation heard this and kindly bought her a fantastic bike to try learn to ride. They even personalised it with her name. My daughter loves it, we are still learning but she has a fantastic bike to do so on. Thank you to everyone at The Isabel Baker foundation.** ## **2023 - 2024 HIGHLIGHTS** ## **ISABELS ARMY FC RETURN** Thanks to Isabel’s Daddy, Luke, along with her Uncle Andy, Dan, and Josh, Isabel now has her very own football team! We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing fundraising efforts of this amazing group. Their dedication and hard work play a vital role in supporting us as we continue our mission to help families facing the unimaginable. ## **2023 - 2024 HIGHLIGHTS** ## **CHRISTCHURCH CONSERVATIVE CLUB CHARITY OF THE YEAR** We were honoured to be chosen as Christchurch Conservative Club's Charity of the Year. Through their incredible fundraising efforts, they raised an impressive £4,000 in support of our work. We are deeply grateful for the generosity and dedication shown by the club's staff and members. Their support plays a vital role in helping us continue our mission to support families during the most challenging times. ## **CHARITIES UNITE** In 2023, we were proud to join forces with several other charities that support families on the Piam Brown Ward - the children’s oncology ward at Southampton Hospital. Our first joint event was a huge success! We look forward to many more collaborative endeavours in the future, working together to provide even greater support to those who need it most. ## **AFCB COMMUNITY FUND DONATION** We are incredibly grateful to AFC Bournemouth for their generous donation of £1,000 from their Community Fund to support the opening of Isabel’s Retreat. This donation will cover the cost of thoughtfully prepared welcome hampers, ensuring that every family arrives to find the essentials they need, along with a few special treats to make their stay extra comforting. 2023- 2024 HIGHLIGHTS PHOTOS #ISABELSARMY Irnii urnomoDln neffla¥¢h Aouth A*. ## **FUTURE OUTLOOK** At The Isabel Baker Foundation, we are proud to support a diverse range of families across the UK, all united by the shared challenge of facing childhood cancer. Our commitment remains firm: to deliver services that address the unique needs of these families in the most effective and compassionate way possible. Over the next 12 months, we aim to welcome more families to Isabel’s Retreat, our newly established holiday home. This sanctuary offers families the invaluable opportunity to enjoy a life-enhancing break, filled with fun, magical moments, and cherished memories. Our mission is to ease some of the stress and worry that comes with caring for a child whose future is uncertain by giving families the precious gift of time together. In response to the ongoing high demand for our waterproof dry suits, we will continue ensuring that every child undergoing cancer treatment who needs one, receives it. We recognise the significant impact these suits have on a child’s mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing, allowing them to safely enjoy water activities that would otherwise be inaccessible. Looking ahead, one of our long-term goals is to provide dedicated mental health support for parents of children with cancer - something we believe is severely lacking within the NHS. The emotional and psychological toll on parents is immense, and we are committed to bridging this gap by offering support that helps them navigate the trauma, anxiety, and uncertainty that comes with their child’s diagnosis and treatment. To sustain and expand our vital services, we will continue to focus on increasing our annual turnover through a combination of fundraising events, engaging supporters in sponsored activities, and securing key grants. These efforts will enable us to reach more families, provide essential resources, and introduce new initiatives that make a meaningful difference. The Isabel Baker Foundation remains dedicated to improving the lives of families affected by childhood cancer. With the continued support of our community, we will keep striving to make a lasting impact—providing hope, comfort, and care when it is needed most. LEGALAND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Charlty No: 1166529 Trustees: A Gray (Chairl L Chambers Isecretaryl J Simpson N Tanner-wood N Coleman L Darke F Chadwick Prlnclpal Offlce: 39 Twynham Avenue, Christchurch Dorset BH23 IQU Princlpal Bankers.. Santander 24 High Street Christthurth Dorset BH23 IDH Independent Richard Allen & Associates Examlner: 21 Church Road Poole TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT Trustees Annual Report Thè board of trustèes of The Isabel Baker Founrlation present's its rèport and actounts for the year ended 31st Marth 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Atcounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommènded Practice applicable to charities preparing their atcounts in aecordanee with the Financial Reporting Standard Applicable in UK and Republit of Ireland IFRS 1021 IEff ective l January 20191 Structure, Governance and Management Mana8ement The Isabel Baker Foundatlon is a re￿stered charitvi number 1166529 and Is governed by its Governing Document whlch was adopted on 13th Aprll 2016 and amended on 12 June 2023. The Isabel Baker foundation uses a 'Constitution of Charitable Incorporated Organisation, whose only votin8 mÈmbers are its charity trustees. The Isabel Baker Foundation was founded following the death of Isabel Baker aged I from Infantile Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemla to provide flnancial support for bereaved familles of children with cancer a5 well as lamllies currently living with childhood cancer. Over time, and thanks to the introduttion of the thildren's funeral fund, which we very proudly supported in parliament, the charity has evolved to also provide dry suits, food vouchers nd gilts. During this Financial year this expanded to providing Iree holidays in our newly established holiday home,158bel's Retreat. Over the past 8 years, the Isabel Baker Foundation has provided financial support through over I,LKJO grints lin the ways detailed above) to families whose children have canter Trustees Thè trustegs are responsible for all the decision makin8 Wlthln The Isabel Baker Foundation. Trustees are selected when there is a need due to a vacancy or increase in workload. They are recfulted for theif continued interest and commitment to improving and expanding The 153bel Baker Foundation. They could also have 3 specific skill which 15 needed to help run the Charity more effectively. The whole board of trustees, remains in full control of the decisions made when recruiting a new trustee. Trustees are bound by a signed code of conduct and 81Ve their time frèely. No remunèration is paid. TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT Delegatlon Due to bein8 a small charity, the or8anisational structure of The Isabel Baker Foundation fo¢uses on tèamwork. All trustees work tO8ether to ensure the smooth running and continuous improvement of the charity to expand and help a5 many families as possible. Thè Trustees delegate responsibility for the d3y-to-d3y administration of the tharity to the CEO/Co-Founder, Vicky Turner, who liaises regularly with the l)oard, as well as the part time administrator, Laura Blake. Outside of the trustees, The Isabel Baker Foundation works c105ely with Youn8 Live5 VS Cancer, formerly known as CLIC SarBenl. Young Lives vs Cancer social workers are in the best position to identify families impacted by childhood cancer who are experiencin8 hnancial hardship or require a dry suit and refer them accordingly. The foundation also accepts referrals throu8h Young Lives vs Cancer for free holidays at our holidEy home, Isabel's Retreat, which is managed by Krystlna Fox. Once families have been referred and their applicatlons have been accepted by the trustees, the charity extends11s support dlrectly to the families in need, typically through direct payments, vouchers, dry suits, or holiday retreats Rlsk Management The trustees of The Isabel Bakèr Foundation are considerate of the major risks that small charities fate. A decline in funding and donatlons and ultlmately havSng to turn down applicatlons is the blggest risk fa¢lng the chaflty as The Isabel Baker Foundation has no regular guaranteed Income. The trustees continually try and generate funds by holding events and trying to generate public interèst. The Isabel Bakèr Foundation has systèms and procedures in place to manage risks. Adequate insurance cover is in place and is renewed on an annual basis. To help prevent fraud, the charity encourages donations via reputable companles such as Just Givin8, Enthuse & Siripe. To ensure compliance, applications for grants and voucher5 Bre only accepted when compleied and signed by a health tare professional such as a Young Lives vs Cancer Social Worker. Objectives l. Provlde Financial Support To alleviate financial hardship for famllies impacted by childhood cancer through direct grants, vouchers, and other financial assistance. 2. Enhance Quality of life To provide freè holidays at Isobel's Retreat, offèring familiès a much-needed brèak to create magical mornents and treasured memories together. TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT 3. Support Physital and Mental Well-being To supply dry suits to children undergoing treatment with Hickman lines, promoting their physical, emotional, and mental health. 4. Collaborate wlth Key Or8anlsatSons To work closely with organisations such as Young Lives vs Cancer, ensuring families in need are referred and supported in a timely and effective manner. 5. Ralse Awareness and Funds To increase awareness of the challenges faced by families of children with cancer and gèneratè fundin8 through events, sponsorships, and grants to sustain and expand our services. The Isabel Baker Foundation is dedicated to makin8 a meanin8lul difference in the lives of families facing the realities of childhood cancer. Achlevements and Performance The Isabel Baker Foundation is a proactive, adaptable, and determined charity. It hès seen substantlal growth since it began, expanding to help over 1000 familles to date. It was founded due to the personal experience of the charity's CEO and co-founder. She experienced firsthand the devastating impact having a child with cancer has on the physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing of the whole family. Both durin8 treatment and after. To provide aid the charity works hard to provide practical measures that help with financlal stress as well as physical. mental. and emotion31 wellbeing. The IsabÈl Baker Foundation adapts as It grows, working with health professlonals to ensure It Is provlding support in the m05t efflclent and effectlve way it can. Decisions on Brant approvals are high priority for the Trustees with decisions beinB made the same day, quite often within the hour. This ensures help is quickly delivered to the families in their time of crisis. During this financial year, The153bel Baker Foundation provided a total of 123 grants to families whilst their thild was reteivin8 treatment for canter, bereaved families, and dry suits. Thls relleved flnanclal hardship and stress as well as increasing physlcal and mental health and wellbein8. This was an increase on families helped in the previou5 year1891. In addition to this, we provided 8 free stays in our newly established holiday home'lsabel's Retreat, Referrals for grants and vouchers continue to cover families attending parent hospitals, Southampton, Bristol Children's Hospital, Birmingham Children's Hospital, and the john Radcliffe in Oxford. This covers a large gèographical range and includes all the local hospitals that families visit in between hospital stays and specialist appointment5. We accept dry suit applications from anywhere in the UK. The Isabel baker Foundation helps the families of children from newborn to 18 years of age. Flnanclal Revlew TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT The Isabel Baker foundation does not receive any 8overnrnent funding, as such the tharitv relies completely on the generosity of individual and corporate supporters. Trustees recognize that The Isabel 88ker FounLlations support is only available when sufficient funLIs are forthcoming, so a commitment to income generating activities is essent131 and remains the objective of the charitv. Total income for the yèar was £139,259.5712023 - £56,839.30) was primarily madè up from the funding received1£69.5951 from The Roger Raymond Charitable Trust, to purchase Isabel's Retreat. This also included a £20,000 grant from the National Lottery, awards for all 8rants. The Isabel Baker Foundatlon does not reserve funds. We pay out funds io grants lor lamllies living impacted by childhood cancer where approprlate. The charity's main expenditure. aside from the grants, dry suits, and food vouchèrs, is administration costs. This supports the keys objettives of the tharity by allowing the charity to raise further funds and support families. Without this expenditure the charity would not have been able to help as many families as it has. The Year Ahead Annual Return Statement forThe Isabel Baker Foundatlon The Isabel Baker Foundation is proud lo make a meaningful differente to a diverse group of families across the UK, united by one shared challenge.. livinB Wlth the harsh reality of childhood canter. We remain committed to delivering servites that address the unique needs of these families In the most effèctive and efficient way posslble. Over the next 12 months, we aim to welcome more families to our newly established holiday home, Isobel's Retreat. This sanctuary provides families with an invaluable opportvnity to enjoy a life-enhancing break filled with fun, maBical mornents, and cherished memories. Our mission is lo alleviate some of the stress and worry associated with caring for a child whose future is uncertain, olfefing families the precious gifi of time together. In response to the consistently high demand for dry suits, we will continue to ensure that every child with cancer who needs one reeeives it. We deeply value the FJOSitive impa thesè suits havè on a child's mental, physical, and emotional well-being and are honoured to support families in this wav. Looking ahead, the charity is focused on increasing its annual turnover through a combination of fLsndraising events, engaging supporters in sponsored activities, and succèssfully securing grants. Thesè efforts will ènable us to expand our reach and sustain the vital 5ervice5 we provide to families in need. The Isabel Baker Foundation remains dedicated to improving the lives of families affected bv childhood cancer and wlll contlnue strivlng to make 3 lasting impact. ## **STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE** ## **STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE** FINANCIALSTATEMENTS CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trust&esl membgrs of The Isabel Baker Foundation On accounts for th8 yoar ended 31 March 2024 Charity no Ilf anyl 1166529 Set out on pages 34 I report lo the Iruslees on my examlnalion ol the accounts ol Ihe above charlly I the Trusl'l for the yoar endod Rgspon$lbllitio$ and As the ¢harlly Iru$lo&$ of the Trust, you ar8 responslble for the prtlparalion bas18 of report ol the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111"Ihe Acl'l. I report in respect of my examinalion of Ihe Trust'5 accouiils C¢Jri'iGd out under section 145 of the 2011 Act 8nd in carrying out my ex¢imiiiali()n, I havg follow&d the applicable Direcllons given by the Charity C(Hnmission under seclion 14515llbl ol the Act. I h8ve complelod my examination. I confirm that no matèrial mallers hav@ come lo my allenllon lolher than that dlsclosed below ') in conneLlloii wilh the examination which gives me cause lo believe Ihal in, any mrilerial respect.. accounting records were not k8pI in accordance with section 130 of the Act or Ihe acwunls do not a¢oord with the acwunling records Indopond&nt axamlner's statement I havg no concèrns and hav6 come across no other mallE)is in connection wllh the examination lo which allenlion should be drawn In order lo enable a proper understanding of tho accounts lo be reached. Pleas8 delete lh8 words in the brackets if they do nol apply. Slgned.. Date- 2D15 Nam9'. Brell K991 Rèlevant professlonal quallflcatlonlsl or body ACA Address.. 21 Church Road Poole Dorsel, BH14 8UF IER October 2018 FINANCIALSTATEMENTS Se¢tSon B Disclosure Only complet8 il the examiner needs lo highlight rnallers of concern Is&e CC32, Independent examlnallon of charity accounts.. dlreclions and guidan￿ lor examiners). Glve h8r9 brief detalls of any items that th8 examlner wlshes to disclose. IER October 2018 FINANCIALSTATEMENTS The15abel 8akÈr Foundation Page 3 Profit and Loss Account For the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Income Oonation5 Sponsorship and Events Income Gift Aid Isobels Retreat Grant F¥ndlns 86053.82 19825.84 0.00 13379.91 20000.00 139259.S7 Grants and Dry 5ults Vouchers Isobels Retrejt Fundralslng Costs 12518.49 5650.00 23873.96 11329.62 53372.07 Gloss Proflt 85887.50 rhead$ Wages Insurance Poslage Stationery AdvertlsSng Telephone and1nternet Website Compvter Expenses Motor Exp¢n5e$ Prolesslonal Fees Subscrlptlon5 Depreclatlon 31690.92 417.63 459.73 66.99 27.00 1224.36 872.67 775.84 3844.84 127,78 33S.83 9909.21 49752.80 Iu5 for the ear 36134.70 FINANCIALSTATEMENTS The Isabel Baker Foundation PaEe 4 Balan￿ Sheet As at 31 March 2024 Fl¥ed Asset$ Hollday Retreat Office Equipment Flxtures and Fittlngs 56023.22 0.00 128.95 56152.L7 Current A$5e Isabe15 Treasures Ltd other Debiors Bank Account 3624.02 0.00 12351.93 15975.9S Trade Credilors 0.00 Net Current A55eis 15975.95 72128.12 & Reserves Reserve5 brought forward Surplus for the year 3S993.42 36134.70 72128.12 ## **CONTACT US** ## **CONTACT THE ISABEL BAKER FOUNDATION** ## **Email/** laura@theisabelbakerfoundation.com ## **Website/** www.theisabelbakerfoundation.com ## **Follow us on social media** @theisabelbakerfoundation