Abbb's Heroes Annual Report and Financial Statements forthe year ended 30 November 2025 Registered Charity No. 1170676 s.or Abbrfs Heroes l ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS 2025 Page |
Abby's Heroes CONTENTS PAGE Page Legal and Administrative Details Trustees Report Independent Examiners Report 12 Fin8nci81 St8tem8nts 13 Notes to the Financial Statements 17 Abbls Heroes | ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS 2025 Poge 12
Logal and Adminlstrativ8 information Charity Number: 1170676 Registored Offic•: 1 Talisman Business Centre Duncan Road P8rk Gate Southampton Hampshire S031 7GA Tru8tee8: Alex Wood Ichair-appointed 3010412026 Rachel Darke (Chair- resigned 2210412026} Lynne Squibb (fr8asur8rl Katie Goodyer Ivicel Lorna Ford Kiele Carter Helen Green Louise Hewlett Anthony Waghorn Prlnolpal Banker$: Lloyds Bank 25 Gr8sh8m Street London EC2V 7HN Indgp8ndent Examln•r. Knight Goodhead Limr(ed 7 Bournemouth R08d Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh Hampshire SO53 3DA Abbvs Heroes l ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS 2025 Page | 3
TRUSTEES REPORT The Board of Trustees of Abby's Heroes presents its report and 8ccounts for the year ended 30 November 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of Accourbting and Reporting by Chaflties: Statement of Récommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts accordance with the Financi81 Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and RepubiiG of Ireland {FRS 1021 (effective I january 20151 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Abby's He¥oes is a registered ¢harity, number 1170676 and is governed by its Governing Document which was adopted on 21" November 2016. Abby's Heroes was founded tollowing the death of Abby Randall, aged 11 from Ewing's Sarcoma to provide help for young children suffering with cancer and theirlamilies. Overthe years, the ehaiity has made a substantial number of grants to ehildren andtheir families needing urgent financial support. The Board of Trustees {°the Board"l 15 responsible for the overall governance of Abby's Heroes. The number of Trustees cannot be fewer than three. The Rocruitm8nt and Selection Process is the responsibility of the B08rd, using a transparent Trustee recruitment process Approved by thè full Board. Trustees are bound by a signed Code of Condv¢t and on joining, undergo an Induction Programme suitable to their needs. Training on external and organis8tional issues is provided throughout the year. All Trustees give their time freely and no trustee remuneration IS P81¢J. The Board meets regularly throughout the year and is responsible for setting an appropriate strategy for the Charity- It also ensures that relevant performance measures are in place. The Board receives regular reports on all 8spects of the Charity's work. The Trustees delegate responsibility fol the day- to-day administration of the charity to the CEOIFounderwho li8ises regularlywith the Chair. RISK MANAGEMENT The Truste&s have ¢onsid8red the major risks towhich the charity is exposed and hav8 reviewed those risks. Systems and procedurgs 8re in place to marbage any risk. Adequate insurance polieies are in place to cover Business All Risks. Employers,. Public, Professional Indemnty 8nd Trustees Liability. OBJECTIVES AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES OF ABBY'S HEROES Abby's Heroes endeavours to achieve its objective to improve the lives of children with cancer throughout the Wessex Region by providing support setvices to children and young people diagnosed with cancer and the hospital who are working to care, treat and support those and young people. This comprises of two Unlts at Universr(y Hospital sOhaMpton - the Piam Brown Ward which is the Regional Centre for Paediairic Oncology and Haematology for under 16,3 and the Teenage And Young Adult Unit Iforyoung People aged 16 to 24 atthe time of diagnosis) which both cover the Wessex 8re8. This extensive geographical area provides tre8tment for ehildren Ilving in Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Dorset, West Sussex, Surrgy, Berkshire, Wiltshire and the Channel Islands. Our objectives, as set out in our Governing document are.. The relief of sickness 8nd sufferlng and the promotion of he81th of children and young adults during and after the diagnosis and treatment of cancer by the oncology departments at Southampton Gener81 Hospital, and their families, by the provision of pr8ctiC81 and financial help includingsupportformemory making. Abby's Heroes | ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS 2025 Page 14
OUR ACTIVITIES Abby's Heroos exist5 because when a child is diagnosed with cancer, it has B devastating impact on the physical, financi81 and emotion81 health and wellbeing of the whole family, both during and afte treatment and beyond. To assist with this. Abby's Heroes supports families with a range of pr8Ctical me8sure3 and programmes to help families going through the harsh r88iity of childhood cancer. Over the year. we have continued to develop new initiatives to help fafflilies 8nd turther details are outlined underthe Achievements heading. PUBLIC BENEFIT TheTrustees h8V8 Paid due r8g8rdtothe Ch8rityCommission Euidance on public benefit. The activities of the charity are available to all bengficiaries irrespective of capacity, ethnicity, faith or socio- economic Bnvironment. A referral process is in place io ensure thai those who m8et the criteri8 are offered support by the Trust. The Trustees have complied wÈth their duty on public benefit with regard to exercising their powers and duties as illustrated in the aims and objectives set oui above. VOLUNTEERS Abby's Heroes has the support of n8twork of volunteers who give their time and energy to help us 8chieve our aims and objeciN8s through assisting at fundraising events. They work throughout the region organising small but nonetheless essential events. GRANTS POLICY Our grant awards help tamilies smth the additional and unexpected costs of caring for a child oryoung person with concer. They are available to families normally iesident in the Unitad Kingdom. whose child or young person is under 25 years old at the time of diagnosis and is recoiving curative treatment or palliative care lor childhood c8ncer at Universiiy Hospital Southampton. Each application is considered on its own merits and Trustees monitor the value of the awBrds made. Grant requests can be tora variety of reasons as we will consider referr8ls thatwill directly benefit the child. young person andlorthe family. We recognise there is a multi-dis¢iplinaryte8m of professionals involved in the care of the child and their family and wg will respect any recommendations they make in orderto 8SSiSt and support the family in the best possible way. We will consider requests to support bereavad familiès with additional costs not covered under the Children's Funeral Fund or if the young person is over the age of 18. In addition, we will consider applications up to 6 months 8fter ber8avem8nt for costs such as memory making, togetherwith living costs until parents 8re able to return to work. ACHIEVEMENTS FOR THE YEAR When the charity wa8 founded in 2016, Dur support Was modest but meaningful.. in that first year. wa awarded 40 grants, which represented all the help we could offer atthe time. Over the past nin8 years. guided by the voices of parents and in close collaboration with healthcare professionals and other charlties, we have grown ané evolved. We now deliver 13 key projects that address the full spectrum of challenges faced by children and young people with cancer and their farnilies, taking a holistic 8pproach that cares for the wellbeing of the entire family. Today, we are proud to stand with families from the veryfirst days of their cancer journey, through treatm8nt and into th8 future, offering support that is compassionate and practical. Our Financial Hardship Grants Scheme lies at the very heart of everything we do. It exists to stand beside families at their rn05t frightening and overwhelming moments when a child or young person is undergoingcancertreatmentand the emotlon81 str8in is matehed by sudden financialpressure. These Abb(5 Heroes l ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS 2025 Page 15
grants provide urggnti practical welief when it is needed most, off8rin8 a lifeline during an unimaginably difficult time. Our Trustees treat every 8pplication with the compassion and urgency it deserves. Decisions ale made swiftly, often within just a few hours, because we know that families in crisis cannot afford to WBIt. ThB reosons families reach out are as varied as they are h8aitbfeaking. A parent may have to stop worklng to stay at their child's bedside. leaving rent or mortgage payments hanging in thg balance. Travel costs to and trom hospit81 quiekly mount up. Everyday essentials such as food and household bills become an Bdded burden. And in the most devastating clrcumstances, families mayeven need supportwith funeral costs. Through this scheme, we striveto ease at least some of that weight, so families can focus on whattruly matters beingtogether and caring for their ehild. During the course ot the financial year. we 8warded 292 grants lincrease of 15% on 20241 to f8milies for much needed financial support with the total awarded of É138543 with an average of É475 per grant. Grant applications continued to cover all counties in the Wessex Region. although families. resident in Hampshire148%18nd Doiset I22%1 are the areas ot highest demand. The grants awarded for the two wards for the different age group were 62Yo for O-16 year olds and 38% foi 16-24 year olds. Alongside our Financial Grants Programme, we launched a new initiative for 2025: our Early Days Gift. Through this, each family receives an immediate grant of £200 to assist wth the ungxp8Cted yet essential expenses that often arise at the point of diagnosis. This funding can help cover urgent costs such as travel to hospital, particularly a$ many parents are required to travel considèrable dist8n¢es to University Hospital Southampton during those first Critical days. We knowthis has quickly become valuable layer of support at a time when their lives have been turned upside down. This proj8ttt W8S ai a cost of £30800. Our Welfare Pack are given to newly diagnosed children's parents or Young People, oflering urgent relief in the early weeks of hospital stays by way of Gift Cards forthe Hospital Outlets such as M&S and Costa so that they can grab something to eat and drink so they can focus on their child. Th8 Welfar8 Pack initiative has been going for 5 years and continues to help eas8 the financi81 pressure of living at the hospitalfor the inTti31 f8wweeks. We knowfrom feedback these are warrnly received, offeringvit81 reassurance, 8howingth8t someone is thinkine8boutthem a8wellas providing much-needed support to families as they nawgate the overwhelming 88rly days. Ouf initiative of providing food to the children's cancef word continues 85 only 30% of hospitals feed Parents when they are staying overnight with their child in hospital and this h8s a signrficant impact of the cost of staying in hospital tor parents. From feedback from parents and staff, w8 know the difference this makes to families in meeting a practical need as well as significantly boosting morale, so we continued to deliver sandwiches, fruit and treats, together with a weekly pizzalfish and chips delivery And hlgh quality ready meats brlnging Some variety, change to hospital routines and a trèatfor children and parents. In addition, we provide a well-stocked snack cupboard so that parents always have something to eat as too often their focus is looking after their child and forgetting to look after them58lves as well. During the year, we complotely rèfurbished the Parent's Kitch8n to increase th storage space available and improve the layout. The Pafent's Kitchen now provides 8 well•equipped kitchen with hob, oven, toaster. microwove, fre8z8r with frozen reody meals and Airfryer so that PBrents can prepare food on the ward. A8 P8rtof our Day's Out Progr8fflme,we h8d iripsto PeterPan. Mary Poppins and Mamrna Mial Mthich were very much enjoyed by the children, young people and their families. In addition, we hosted four Sibling Days (Bowling, Go Ape, Flip Out ari(J Cinemal which were attended by 206 siblings and friends. Siblings of children with a cancer diagnosis face their own emotional challenges and can feel overlooked, as their routines are disrupted and they are often shuffled between different family members while their parents arè in hospitèl wrth their brother or sister. We org8nised these days to iecognise the impact of the di8gnosis on them and provide a chance for them to have fun, conneet Abbvs Heroe51 ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS 2025 Page 16
with others in similar sitU8tlDns and feel supported and acknowledged during a difficulttime. We plan to have further Siblings events in 2026. Our Family Support Workers are ba58d on the Children's Cancer Ward at UnNersity Hospital South&mpton. The Family Support Workers are Abby's Heioes employees and are bas8d on th8 ward tor 6 days a week. They are able to identrfy any financial stresses within a family and apply for a grant trom Abby's Heroas to support them. They are there to support families in any way they can - whether this is pr8Ctically, emotionally, socially or finaneially. In the words of one mum "They made me feel less 8lone during inc1bY lon& overwhelming days filled with medical discussions from early morning until late afternoon and beyond. More thgn onything. they mgde me f881 lik8 8 mum with my d8ught8r, notjust 8 P8r8nt in 8 hospit81. Throughout the year, End of Treatment Awards were presented to chiLdr8n and young people as heArtfelt tribute to the strength and resilience they have shown during long, exhausting Courses ol trgatment and challenging medical procedures. These awards also acknowledge the many important milestones and speci81 occasions they have missed such as birthdays, Christmas celebrations and special family gatherings because they have been in Hospit81 or too poorly to atttsnd. Each child or Young Person wiil-Ring the Bell- to mark the End of Treatment 8nd w8 gThie an award to spend as they wish. We gave 79 Awards, 8 significant increase on the previous year158- 20241 We 8r8 very pleased to share in the families, enjoyment otthis treat and will continue with this project forthe next financial year. To address the mental health needs of our beneficiaries,we funded 225 counselling Sessions foryoung People and the families of children and young peoplè. The Counselling Service allows for tamilies to qLtickly accèss support when they are ready to start to process everything they have gone through- In addition. we funded 175 PlayThgrapy Sessions for children to help them express. explore and navigate the feelings they have been unable to VOC81ise following their treatment. This is a signrficant inciease in the sessions providèd in the previous year. Together, all these projects create an environment where children ond parents feel cared for. supported and seen. While the medical teams focus on delivering the best possible treatment, we focus on how families feel during their Stay and it mak89 a measurable difference. In our survey. 95% of parents told us that our support improved their wellbeing. Families who must travel to specialist hospitals elsewhere in the Country often tell us that no other Hospital offers this level of comfort. care and &motional support. For them. the difference is not smau. it transforms their entire hospitsl experiènce. In summary. 2025 has been an exceptional year in our ongoing commitment to supporting children, young people and their families. Reflectingon the past Iwelve months, we feel an overwhelming sense of pride in the rgBI and 18Sting difference the charity has made in the lives ol so many. Foi femilies facing the shock. fear and prolound uncertainty thai comes with a child's cancer diagnosis, the emotional toll can be simply overwhelming. Knowing that our support has helped to lighten th8t burden, even in small but significant ways. is both humbling and inspiring. By easlng some of the pr8¢ticaland financial pressures, we have enabled families tofocus theirenergywhere ittruly belongs- on loving. supporting 8nd being present for their child during one of the most challenging times thèy will ever face. We are proud to remain determined In our mission. successfully delivering our planned charlt8ble actlvities while staying attuned and responsive to the evolving noeds of the children, young people and families we support. Our capaeity to adapt swiftly to changing circumstances has been Crucial, allowing us not only to continue delivering our existing projects but ai80 to develop and introduce new AbbWs Heroes | ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS 2025 Page | 7
initiatives that provide additional lay8rs of care and support. This forward-looking approach has strengthened the services we provide, ensuring we continue to meet the dNer8e 8nd often complex needs of those we support. FINANCIAL REVIEW Without any government funding. Abby's Heroes depends entirely on the generosity of individual and corporate supporters to deliver ¢ruci81 support to children diognosed wrth cancel and thèir families. Many families express that, without oui help, they would have struggled to manage the immense financial strain caused by their child's diagnosis. The Trustees acknowledge that our support is only possibl8 when adequ8te funds are available, making a commitment to robust income-generating initiatives essenti81. This remains é key objectwe forthe Trust movingfow8rd. Like most charities. the financialyear pre3ented $ignrficant challenges for fundraising 8nd resulted in a moderate deficit. Following an exceptionalyear in 2023124, duringwhich income grew substantially, we experienced a more difficult period despite sustained effort ané commitment from the team. The decline has been reflected across multiple income streams. highlighting the mounting Pressure on chariti8$ as they compete more fiercely than ever for diminishing pools of funding. However. this was managed carefully and did not impact the quality or continuity of support provided to families. Strong financialoversight ènd regular monitoringen8ble usto r8spond quicklyto changes in income. We have drawn upon existing reserve funds to mitigate the identrfied deficit, ensuring continuity of operations and financial stability. This approach reflects 8 Strategic allocation of previously accumulated reseNes to address the shortfall while maintaining overall financial prudence. Despite the ongoing eh811enges and the uncertainties we have faced, we are proud to report that Abby's Heioes has shown remarkable resilience. quickly adapting to the changing environment and continuing to make m88ningful progress. Our ability to respond with agility and determination has allowed us to not only maintain oui core services but also expand our reach and impact. We Bre especially pleased to highlight that we have again provided the largest number of financial hardship grants to families and were able to introduee our Early Day's Gift to halp With essential expenseswithin days of a child's diagnosis. This is particularlysignificant in light of the national charity Young Lives versus Cancer's discontinuation of its Registrotion Cr8nt. These 8chievements underscore our commitment to supporting those in need. ensuring th8t families f8cing difficult circumstances receiveth8vital assistance they require promptlywith compassion 8nd understandin& RESERVES POLICY The purpose of the reSe8S isto secuTethe future of ours8rvices and long-t8Tm obligation to families. They also provide protection against unexpected events and fluctuations in income. The Trustees have considered the risks and needs of the charity and have set 8 Reserves Policy which requires- Reserv8s be maintained for a period of unforeseen drfficulty 8t a level which ensures that Abby's H8Toes core activity could continue. A proportion of Reserves ba maint8ined in a r88dily r88tisabie form. Having tsken all the above into consideration. the Board of Trustees agreed that the most appropriate level of Resetves required to meet the gbove risks, together with our charitable 8ctivitl8s and commitments. was 3 months, charitable activities and 3 month's operational costs. A review of our Resee8 Policy was performed to reflect the financial dem8nds of the charity and to ensure the ReseTves Policy Is fit forthe future given its growth, current and forecast level of activity- Abb¢s Heroes | ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS 2025 Page 18
In order to minimi8e financial risk, the charity has distributgd its Reserves and designated funds to a numbei of different 8CCOUnts in line with the FSCS guidelines. THE FUTURE We continue to be immensely proud of our reput8tion tor making a significant and meanin8fiJl impact ot the IDies of the children and families we support. We haip 8 div9rse range of people from a wide geographical are8 Wlth different life experiences with one thing in common - the harsh reality of th8 physical, psychological. economic and social consequences of childhood cancer. The Trustees have pledged to continue to develop our services to provide help to families in the most practical, prevent8tive and origin8lw&yto enable f8rnilies to cope with the challenges theyf8ce. We will us8 the forthcoming year as a period io consolidate our support programmes and furrher strengthen existing stakeholder relationships. This is particularly timely 8s our Corporate Fundraiser completes their first year in post. enabting a more established and strategic approach to the stewaidship of existing partnerships. alongside the development of new corporate 18Lationships. This will include a focused approach to securing sust8inable funding. enhancing donoi engagement with the aim of improvingthe resilignce and predictability of our financial po8ltion over th8 medium to long term. As we move into 2026. we mark the 10th anniversary of Abby's Heroes, a significant milestone that we Intend to commemof8te through a series of celebratory events. In particular, we will seek to highlight our flagship Sponsored Walk, with the aim ol re-engaging the original fundraisers and recreating the event that marked the inception of the charity. Looking ahead, it is vital that we continue to respond with flexibility, ingenuity 8nd determination. finding innovative w8y$to sustain and expand our services even in theface of a challengingfundr8ising landscape. The need for our support ¢ontinue8 to be great and as the difficulties experiencgd by the families we SUPPOrt change and grow, we must stay fully prep8Ted to respond with compassion. elfectiVon6ss and unw8vering commitment. The d8dic8tion of our staff team and Trustees. putting children and famie$ at the heart of evèrything we do. is truly what makes us who we ar& as an organisation. We continue to aim to Teach 811 children, young people and their tamilies receiving tieatment under University Hospital Southampion by providing a range of financial, practical and emotional support at any point of their journey. W8 are proud of allthat has been achieved overthe last 9years in Abby's name and knowthere is still so much more we can do to help in the here and now os well as beyond. The support we have received trom all those associated with the charity allows us to celebrate the unfailing generosity of our supporters and gives us hope that we will be thgre to support many more families crossing the threshold of the Children's CBncer Unit orthe Teenage and Young Unit at University Hospital Southampton. Abbvs Heroes | ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS 2025 Page 19
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE The Trustees are responsible for their Annual Report and for ihe preparing of the fin8ncial ststements in accordance with applicable law 8nd United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice Bnd for ensuring they give a true and fair view of the incoming resources and th8 application of T8soufc83 ofthe Charityduringtheyear, and ofth8 state of 8ff8irs as atth8 and of the financial period. In preparing these financial statements, th8 Trust888 are requirod to.. select suitsble accounting policies and applythem consistently. observe the methods and principles in the Charities Statement of Recommended Pr8etice- makejudgements and estlm8t8s which are reasonable and prudent. state whether the 8pplicable UK Accounting Stand8rd$ have been followed. subject to any m8teri81 departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; prepare the fin8ncialststements on 8 going concern b8sis unless it is inappropriateto presume that the Ch&ritywill eontinuè in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Chaiity and enable them to ensure that the financi81 statements comply with applicable laws and regulations. They are also responsible for Safeguarding the assets of the Charity an(1 tor their propel application as required by charity Law. and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The Trustees have overall responsibility for ensuring that the Charity has appropriate systems and controls. financial and otherwise, to provide reasonable assurance that.. the Charity is operating efficiently and effectively. proper records are maintained and financial information used within the Charty. or for publication, is reliable. the Charity complies with relevant Laws and regulations. Intern81 controls over all forms of commitment and expenditure continue to be refined to Improve efficiency. Processes ale in place to ensure that P8rformanc8 is monrtored and that 8ppropriat8 management information is prepared and reviewed regularly by the Board of Trustees. Tho systems of iniernal control are designed to provide reasonable but not absolute assurance 8g8inst mBterio1 misstatement or loss. They include.. 8 Strategic pl8n and annual budget approved by the Trustees regular consideration by the Trustees of fin8nci81 results, variances from budgets, non- financial p8rformance indicators and benchmarking r8views delegation of day-tO•day management authority and segregation of duties identification and management of risks AbbV5 Heroes | ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS 2025 Pagp. | 10
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO INDEPENDEiif ACCOUNTAiirs With regald to the preparation of this Annual Report and Accounts.. As far as each TTUSte8 IS aware. there is no relevant audtt Information of which the Ch8rity's Independent Accountants ale unaware. Each Trustee has taken all the steps a Tyustee might reasonably be expected to have taken to be aware ol relevant information and to establish that the Charity's Independent Accountants 8ie aware of that information. This report was approved by the Trustees on ... nd signed on their behalf by.. Abbvs Heroes | ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS 2025 Page 111
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES ON THE UNAUDrrED ACCOUNT5 OF ABBY'S HEROES I report to the trustees on my examinatlon of the accounts of Abby's Heroes for the year ended 30 November 2025. which are set out on pages 13 to 26. Responslbllltles and basls of report As the trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparatlon of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Havit7g satisfied myself that the accounts of the Charlty are not required to be audited under the Charities Act 2011 and are eligible for an independent examination, I report in respert of my examinatlon of the Charity's accounts carried out under 5ettion 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examlnation I have followed all the applicable direction5 given by the Charr¢y Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Independent examlner's statement Since the Charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be 3 member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination bècause l am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Englènd and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confjrm that no material matters have come to my attentlon in tonnertion with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any matèrial rèspect.. 111 accounting re¢or¢Js were not kept In respect of the Charity as required by 5ertion 130 of the Act- or 121 the accounts do not accord with those re¢ords; or 131 the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of atcounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair vievl which 15 not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come acros5 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 atcounts to be reached. C J Goodhead FCA Knlght Goodhead Llmlted Chartered Accountants Dated: 3010712026 7 Bournemouth Road Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh Hampshire, 5053 3DA Page | 12
ABBY'S HEROES STATEMENT OF FIIIANCIAL A1VITIEs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 1025 Umresiiirted DÈslgthted fvnds fvn4t$ Restritted fund5 Note5 2025 INCOME Donations and legxies Investment income 570.066 16.3L 58.250 628,316 16,304 7rJ.220 TOTAL INCOME 586J70 58,250 644,620 716,224 EXPENDITURE Raisingfunds Charable acthrttles 163,323 273,136 163.323 534.500 124.452 481,847 191.628 69,736 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 436N59 191,628 69,736 697,823 606.199 NEfiNCQMEIIEXPENDrrvREI FOR YEAR BEFORE TRANSFERS 149.911 119L6ZBI 111,4861 153,2031 109,925 TRANSFERS BFfwEEN FUNDS 1176.8401 176,840 NET INCOME1{EXPENDURE} 16,9Z9 14,738 53,1031 109,925 TOTAL FUND BALMCES BROUGHT FORWARD 317,985 197.020 35.422 550.427 440,502 TOTALFLIND BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD 291,0 182.112 23,936 497,224 550 27 The rte$ on pages 16tD 26 form part of thesefinancial ststements. Page l 13
ABBY'S HEROES PRIOR Y&qR COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcnviTIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 Unre5tr1rted Desknwted Re5trkted To¢al lunds nd5 nd5 hd$ 2024 INCOME Donations and le8a¢*S Investrnem Inccme 569.272 300 139.648 709.220 TOTAL INCOME 576.276 139.648 716,224 expENDITURE Raisingfunds Charitable actitieS 108,977 129.148 15.475 225.2C6 124.452 481.847 127.493 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 238.125 240.681 127A93 606.299 NETINCOME FOR PERIOD BEFORETKANSFERS 338,151 1240,3811 12.155 109,925 TK4NSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS 1172.7531 164,746 8,(X17 NET IEXPENDrruREI I INCOME 75.635 20,162 109,925 TOTAL FUND BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD 152,587 272.655 15,260 440.502 TOTAL FUND BA1I14CES CARRIED FORWARD 317,985 197.020 35,422 55Q427 Page | 14
ABBY'S HEROES BALANCE SHE AT 30 NOVEMBER 2025 2025 FIXED A55ETS Intan8ible assets Tan6ible assets 13.439 862 301 15.3S9 1.793 17.152 CURRENT ASSETS Dèbtors Cash atbank and In hand 6.151 538,150 544.301 li.1 553,578 564,729 CREDITORS: amountstalling due wf(hin one year io 161.3781 NEf CURRENT ASSFrs 482.923 533.275 NET ASSETS 497224 $50,427 FUNDS Restricted funds UThre5tricted- general funds Unrestricted de518n*ed funds li 23,936 291.056 182,232 35.422 317,985 197,020 12 TOTAL FUNDS 497.224 550,427 Approved by the Trustees on and sned on their behalf by 2L10112 Alexwood Trustee Page l 15
ABBY'S HEROES CASHFLOWSTATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDeD 30 NOVEM8eR 2025 2025 ETCASH FLQW PROVIDED BY OPERATING AcrivtriES 131,7321 141.802 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING AcnvffiES Interest received 16,304 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTlVtTIES FiKed asset additions 11,7241 NEfcASH FLOW IIS.4281 147,082 Ch8n8e in cash and cèsh equlvalents the year 115.4281 147.LW2 Cash and cash equivalent at stsrt of the ¥Èar 5S3.578 406,496 Cash and £a5h equivalents at the end of theyear 538,150 553,578 NOTES TO THE CASHFLowsfATEMEP4T FOR THE YEAR ENDED JO NOVEMBER 2025 I NETCASH FLOW PROVIDED BY OPERATING AcfiviTIES 2OZ5 2024 Net movement In fundsforthe year Interest received Deprtiiation and amortisation Oecrea5elllncreasel in debtors Irbcrease In credltors 153,2031 116.3041 2.851 5,WO 29.924 109,925 3,046 7.785 28,050 Net¢#5h flowfrom oper3tin8 activrties 131,7321 141.802 2 ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH eoutVALEMTS 2025 2024 Cash èt bank and in hand 53B.150 553,578 538.150 553,578 Page | 16
ABBVS HEROES NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER Z025 I ACCOUNTING POUCIES lal AccoLmtlry<on¥•rb The financial statements have been prèpared in ac¢ordantt with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Prarbce appllcable to Chare9 preparing thelr accounts in oCcerdan wlth the Financlal Reporting Standar apph"£able in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffectNe l January 20191- ICharK(ies SORP IFRS 10211. the Financial Reporting Stanthrd applicable in the UK and RepublK of Ireland (FR5 1021 and the Charities Att 2011. The chaty meets the deffinltien of the pub1£ nèlI1 entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initialty recognised at historical cost OTtr3n5action value Un55 Otherwisestated iThthe relevantaccounting policy note. Ibl Golt)B wncem rhe accounts have beerb prepared on the 8oing ¢oncern basis. The are no rnaierial uncertaimies about the charity's abllityto contlnue. Icl Fund a¢¢ounn8 Funds held by the tharityareelther.. Unrestricted funds.. These are Ivnds that can be used in accordance with the chaii(able objects at the dlscretion of the Trustees. Deslgnated funds.. These are funds which have bÈÉn deSiated bythe Trustees for a particular kxjrpose. Restrlcted funds.. These are funds that can only be tssed for Pacular restrlcted purposes within the objetts gf the ¢harity. Restrtctions arise when specthed bythe donor or when funds are raised lor wrtIcar restrirted purposes. Idl InCOnnE resources All intorne is irttluded in the Ststement of Flnanual Activrties Wh the cltsrity is entitled io the intome and the arnount can be quantrfied with rÈasonable accuraty. The followins spÈtth¢ wlicies are applied to partlcular tate8ories of income.. Ponation5 and legacles are received by way cf gran15, donatiDn5. legacie& and 8tfts Ènd are included in full irb the St3tement of FinancSal Activities when recewable. Grants. when entlement Is not conditional on the delivery of a specific rfOrManCe bv the thartty. are recognised when thecharity becomes uncondltion31ty entived to theErani. InvestmentlrKome 15 included when reivable. sources are deferred when, at the end of an accounting period. they have been recewed but the charity has yet to become unconditionally entttledto them. lel Expendbture Expenditure Is recoEThised OTh an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. It includes any VAT paid. Costs are apportyoned in linewlththe income ietelvÈd from that Sour durlngihe wlod. charable activi(ies expendlture comprises of those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its aCtniitie5 and 5ervlces for 115 beneficiaries. It includes bDth costs ihat can be allocated direcdy to such activities and those costs of an indirect natrjre necessary to supportthem. Page l 17
ABBYS HEROES NOTES TO THE ACCOUftrs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025 I ACCOUNTING POUCIES Icontlnuedl fftAftwrttsa2 kntangWJlellxedassets Amortisatien Is provlded on fixed assets to spread the cost over the estimated useful lives of the felevant assets at the folltswin8 rates.. Computer 50ftware IO%Straight Llne (El Depre£laooI tanglble Ibxed assets DÈprÈtiation IS Ptwded on fixed assets to spread the cost over the estimated useful lives ef the relevant assets at the followin8 rates.. Computer& Eqvipment F4Kture5 & Fittin85 25%5tsaight Une 25%5traight tine Ihl Pensim ¢trsts Contributions in respect of the company's defined rontribution stheme are ch4rged to the Ststement of Finanrial Actwriie5 lor theyear In which they are payable to the stheme. Differenos between contributions parable and ¢ontribution5 acbjalty paid in theyear are shown a5 either Other Debtors or Other Creditor5 at theyear end. 2 LEGAL STATUS The charity was registered on 12 December 2016 with the Charity Commi55ion in Englar>d and Wale5. The rharity is a public benefit entrty. The re8lStered office of the charity is l Tzlisman BusiThe55 Centre, thjncan Road. Park Gate. Southampton, 31 761 Unlted Kingdom. 3 INCOME ANALYSIS Yotal Totsl 20Z5 Dom*tions Donations recelved Gift Aid recovtrable 584,tY37 44,219 666.665 42.555 6Z8,316 709,220 Page118
ABBYS HEROES NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025 Totsl 20Z5 Total 2024 4 RAISING FUNDS FuDdra151ngexpen5es Promotion31 merch)ndise Employment costs Pension costs 76,415 12,428 71,136 3,344 76.490 7.493 38.799 1.670 163,3Z3 114,452 Totsl 2025 Totsl 2024 S CHARITABLe AcnvinES Grants, Glfts ènd DonatlOn5 WÈllbein8- Piam Brown Ward Counsellln8 Training Tra¥el Employment costs Instsrance Accountancy Fees Miscellaneou5 E¥pen5e5 5tor3ge Telephone Motor Expenses Repairs & Renewals Rent Rates IT Costs Ad¥ertisingand MaetIn Ptsstage. Printin8a*)d Stationery Consulbn8 Subscriptions Depreci3tion and amort153tion 266,190 37.082 11.955 3,564 1,836 173,583 646 2,307 3,504 221.594 30.765 6.905 3.509 1.364 160,486 2,689 1,800 4.[9 1,972 1,610 3,498 1.170 4.233 10.286 1.552 7,205 3,261 2,312 19,818 358 8,063 5,209 2.307 720 1,625 3.046 963 2,851 534.500 481047 Included above ale amounts due tothe independent examiners In relation to independent examlnation of £2,28012024.. £1,800). Page | lg
ABBY'S HEROES NOTES TO THE ACCOUTr FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025 Tolal 2025 Totsl 2024 6 STAFF C0515 Salarie5 and wage5 Social Security costs Pension c05t5 222,599 14,334 11,130 181,051 io.s 8,209 Totsl stsff c0515 248,063 2W,150 The werage number of 5t4ff ernploTrO duringthe period was 812024.. 71. No Èmployee reteived emeluments of £60.LIJOer moredurlngthis perlod orthe prbr year. Two member5 of kty manègement rÈteNed a total ol £IC6,37012D24.. £95,673> in remuneration forthe year. 7 IMfANGIBLEkSSETS Computer SolThvare cosr At bennIng0f period Additions DFsposals Atihe end of perknd 19.199 19,199 AMORTISATtON At be@nnlngof perlod Chèr8elor period Eliminated on disposals At end ofpwlod 1,920 NEf BOOK VAIUE At end of perlod At bennIng0f period 13,439 15.359 Page | 20
ABBY'S HEROES NOTES TOTHE Accourirs FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 30 NOVEMBER 2025 8 TANGI8LE ASSEf5 C•mputsr& Fixtvre5 & Egulpment Flttlngs Totsl At bewnningof perlod Additions Disposals At the end tslperSDd 3,983 1.724 5,707 3,983 1,714 DEPRECIAMOM At be&nnlngof period Charge for perio EllmlnatÈd on disposals At end of perlod 3.483 431 431 3.914 931 BOOKVALUE At end ol perlod At bepnnin8 of period 862 1.793 1.293 DEBTORS 2025 2024 Otherdebtor5 Prepayments 3,414 2,737 6,151 8.572 2,579 li.1 10 CftEDITORS:amowtstallni e*thIn oneyeèr 202S 2024 Trade creditors Tax and soual security Accruals Other creditors 700 2.187 27.406 1,161 31A54 5,304 53.201 2.8?3 61,378 Page121
ABBY'S HEROES NOTESTO THE ACCOUNTS FOR ThE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER Z025 11 RESTRICTED FUNDS Funds Fynd5 fwd Inc¢xne Expendltwe Tra#sfets Restiirted Funds Eèrly Days Gifts Clinical Psychologist Wéekly Tèkeawav Counsellin8 and PlayTherapy Famityf Support Worker Rent & Storage WeWarÈ Patk5 Care & Comfort B¥ Wellbeing io.(MxJ li0.0) 11,5041 12.0001 18.7811 112,3381 16051 110.6131 18.2821 115,6131 1.504 19.250 10.469 12.338 605 10.613 10.362 27.COJ IL387 35AZ2 58.250 169,7161 23.9 Eawty Days 6$ E3ch family i5given an immediate 8rant of £200to help towardsthose uneypected butessential cost5 whentheirchild is first di88nosed. ak4tl PsytholoWsi FuDd5 received from donors specificalty to employa Cllnkal PsyCholo$t WeekfyTakeway A weeklytake away is provided forehildren and thelr farnilie5. CounsellISeIce Funds held for provision of a coun5elling service Famlty Suppm Wo Funds held by Abby's Heroes frorn donor spEcifiiallyfor a FaMisuPport Worker. Rent &Stora¢e Funds received from donors specificallyforTent and storhge Welfare Pack5 Funds restricted forwelfare Pack5 for newly dia8n05ed children andYovn8 PeOe on the Children's Cancer Ward andTeenage and Young Ailjh Ward Care &Comtort 8aBs Funds held for Care and Comfort Ba85 which provide emer8ency prowsions for parents. Wellbei Funds held for Wellbein8 Proletts onihe Children's Carycerward. Page122
ABBY'S HEROES NOTESTOTHE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025 IZ UNRESTRICTED FUNDS Funds Funds ifv blfv Income Empendlture Trththrs General fvnds 317.985 586,370 1436.4591 1176.8dOI 291,056 Tutsl Gerwal FuThls 317.985 586,370 1436,4591 1176,840 291,056 De&11ed Funds: Financial Hardship Grants Welfare Packs Charitable Activities End ofTreatment Awards Events Opetation)I Ctysts Taxi Service Fundraislng Platform Counselling Semte Parents Room Bereavement and WellbeiftgTraSThSn8 Oays Out Family Support Worker Play Therapy Servke WellbeiTrg Care and comfort bags IAaga2ine subscription Printin83nd 5tationery- PB Shoppin8 VOUthÈrs Provision for office paIrS 47,250 4.500 1,950 3.0 Ii.IOD 77.467 147.2501 14,5001 11,9501 13,DJOI Iii,iooi 177.4671 1881 11.9501 13,(A)01 13901 11,4001 16,tK)01 111,7601 17,4631 15,6191 11,6501 11021 1751 16.8641 46,550 4.5 9C 4,21X) 46.SSO 4,5(K> 4.2C 82.472 12421 2,ILNJ 3,0(Kl 6(X) 750 2,175 1S,(KKJ 2,700 7,5(K) 2.1(X) 100 60 7,375 15.rK#)I 82,472 150 2.1 1,95Q 6LKI 2.175 15.0 2.7LKI 7,5(M) 2.lrxj Ico 11,760 7.463 5.619 1,650 102 75 6.864 7.375 Tatsi DtSiiMtod Fuhth 197,020 191,6281 176 182,Z31 nanclal Hardshlp Grants Funds dei¥nated tpfundthe Financial HardshipGrantsScheme Welfare packs Fundsdeslgnated for were Packslor Th¥dha&nOsed children and Young People on the Chlldren's C•ncrWard and Teenè£e YounBAdultW3rd Clwb5tmasVouthers Fundsdèslgnated for GfftC3rds for famllies atchrlstmaswhich the chamtyhas supported wlth a Financial Grantdurlngthe year Chawltsble A(tMtbe$ Fundsde4gnad forChartsbleActyvltles End ofTreaknent Awards Fundsde&gnated for End ofTreatmentAwards Events Fundsdeslgnated torE¥ents operaiionai (0sES FuDdsde51gnated foroperational sts Page | 23
ABBVS HEROES •IOTESTO THE ACCOUTr5 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025 U14AESTftICTED FIJNDS Irontinuedl T•xl Senrfce Funds held to assist families with the costof travel to and from hospital Fundralsing Platfanx Funds desi8nated to asslst with the rnalfitenante of the Fundralsln8plarform Counsellin¥SeMte FundsdesiEnated for the provision ofthe Counsellin8 Serylce Parerrts Room Fundsdesignated for the PaTent5 room Costs withln the hospltal 8ereavemeTht andWellbeln8Tr•lnlng Fund5 desiBn?ted for 8ereavement and WdlbelngTrainin8 Day5 for Ward Stsff Days Out Funds deslRnated to provide trips to theTheatre et£ under DaysQut Programme Famllysupportworker Funds desl8nated for employmentof Family Supportworker PlayThevapy StNitt Funds de5i8nated foi P1ayTherapy ServSce and the PTQ¥15h)n ol a playspecialist to supportchlldren undergolngtreatrnent. Wellbelng Funds deygnated to prtwKlÈ omergencyfood, snack boye5 and tolletries for pafents on the Chlldren's Cancer Ward *and Plthlc Funds designated to provkJÈ food to Children's Cancer W3rd to children and their families. Caro and Comfort Baes Funds heldto¥ Careand Comfort 8ag5which provmle emergency provlsions for parents. Magazlne substripii Provision of monthly magazine subscriptions forihÈ Chlhlren's Cancerward. prInTr8 and5tstl¢)nery- PB Provision ol printin8 and statloneryforAbWs Heroes in rel4lion to the Children's Canr Ward ShopplnB vouthErs Funds hÈld for SupermarketShoppin8 Vouther5foT emer8en£yfood provision. Pro510101 office repalrs Provision fL)r paI[S and maknnggeod atthe end ofihe tenancy. Page124
ABBY'S HEROES NOTES TO THE Accourfrs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025 13 ANALY515 QF NET A55ET5 8ETWEEN FUNDS IestrICted Deswattd Reslvlrted Total Funds nd5 fvnds fund5 io Ast 30 NoYÈmber2025 Intangible Fixed A$5ets Tanglble Flxed Assets CurrentAssets Current Liabilities 13.439 862 336.250 159,4951 13,439 862 544,301 161,3781 182,232 25.819 11.8831 Totsl Net Assets 291,056 182,Z3Z 23,936 497.224 Unrestrlrted De5Wied Resithd Total Funds Iwds funds fund$ 21P4 A5 at 30 NoYemb•r2024 Intangible Fixed A$5ets Tan•ble FSxed Assets Current Assets Current Liabilities 15.359 1.793 332,287 131A541 IS,359 1,793 564,729 131.4541 197,020 35,422 Trtl N•tA5s•ts 317,985 197,020 35,422 550,417 14 RELATED PARTYTRANSACTIONS The trustees received no remuneration duringthls or the prior period. No trustees were 1mbUr5ed expenses ineurred on behalf of thethartyduringthe year12024'. one trystee reimbursed £201. Page | 25
ABBVS HEROES NOTES TOTrIE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025 15 COMPARATIVE FUNOS NOTE FOR ThE YEAR ENDeD 30 NOVEMBER 1014 Funds b/fwd Funds fwd Intome Expentthre Translers Resrrtaed F¥nd5 Clinical Psycholo8lSt CounsellingServitÈ Famity Support Worker Rent & Storage Wemare Packs Care & Comfort Bags Wellbwng Shoppingvouchers 4,618 1.979 16,500 2,500 24.648 s,0 .Th)o 13.500 37.(XlO 22.500 119,6141 I6,5) 112.3101 14.3951 116.0501 13.1381 137.5811 I27.5) 2,426 12.338 605 10.613 10,362 8,663 581 s.o Total Reslrlrted Fynd5 15,260 119.648 1127.4931 8,1)07 35,422 DeWated Funds: Financial Hardship Grants Welfère Packs ChrlM3$V0chers CharrtableAttDII1èS End tsf TreatmentAwards Events Operatlonal Cosis Taxi Servite Fundrai&ng Plèttorm Counselling SerwKe Parents Room Plzza and picnic BÈrÈèvement and WellbeinETraining Days Out Farnity Support Worker PlayTherapy 5eMce Wellbelng Care and comf¢rt ba8S MaEazSne subXrlptn Play Specialist Prinlingand ststlonery- PB Shoppin8vouchers Provision for office rewir5 66,9(Ml 7,5rAI 7,0(KJ 375 119,6501 47,250 4,500 13,(KKFI 17.(KOI 1,575 1.950 3.(AlO ii.ioo 77,467 13.OLM)I 19,048 I1678 17,9481 124A94 1164,3051 11,3641 17,9821 13,iX)01 12101 2.4(KJ 7,532 1.950 390 300 13001 2,354 18.227 11,4921 16,731 16,9811 1,744 169 5.063 370 6.864 12,3541 113.3611 16.7981 118,2011 1,134 20,050 3.870 12,6tX) 11,760 5,619 1,650 102 5,063 75 6,864 5.rKJo 12951 Total Deswed Funds 272.655 I24081} 164,7416 197,020 General funds 152,587 576.276 1238.1251 1172.7531 317.985 T*Jtsl General Funds 152587 5y6276 ,1251 172,7531 317,985 Page | 26