Abbb's
Heroes
Annual Report and Financial Statements forthe
year ended 30 November 2025
Registered Charity No. 1170676
s.or
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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
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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
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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 sO￿haMpton - 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.
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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
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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
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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 inc￿￿1b￿Y 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
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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 reSe￿8S 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
Rese￿e8 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-
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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$to sustain and expand our services even in theface of a challengingfundr8ising
landscape. The need for our support ¢ontinue8 to be great and as the difficulties experiencgd by the
families we SUPPOrt change and grow, we must stay fully prep8Ted to respond with compassion.
elfectiVon6ss and unw8vering commitment.
The d8dic8tion of our staff team and Trustees. putting children and fami￿e$ 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.
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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
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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..
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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
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ABBY'S HEROES
STATEMENT OF FIIIANCIAL A￿1VITIEs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 1025
Umresiiirted DÈslgth*ted
fvnds
fvn4t$
Restritted
fund5
Note5
2025
INCOME
Donations and legxies
Investment income
570.066
16.3L
58.250
628,316
16,304
7r*J.220
TOTAL INCOME
586J70
58,250
644,620 716,224
EXPENDITURE
Raisingfunds
Char￿able 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{EXPEND￿URE}
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 r￿te$ on pages 16tD 26 form part of thesefinancial ststements.
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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 acti￿tieS
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
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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 s￿ned on their behalf by
2L10112
Alexwood
Trustee
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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
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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 Char￿e9 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 cha￿ty meets the deffinltien of the pub￿1£ ￿nèlI1 entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initialty recognised at
historical cost OTtr3n5action value Un￿55 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¢¢oun￿n8
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 deSi￿ated bythe Trustees for a particular kxjrpose.
Restrlcted funds.. These are funds that can only be tssed for Pa￿cular restrlcted purposes within the objetts gf the
¢harity. Restrtctions arise when specthed bythe donor or when funds are raised lor wrtIc￿ar restrirted purposes.
Idl InCOn￿nE 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 entl￿ement 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 re￿ivable.
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.
char￿able 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.
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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£la￿o￿oI 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
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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 Ma￿etIn
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).
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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 be￿nnIng0f 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 be￿nnIng0f period
13,439
15.359
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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
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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.
ak4t*l PsytholoWsi
FuDd5 received from donors specificalty to employa Cllnkal PsyCholo￿$t
WeekfyTake*way
A weeklytake away is provided forehildren and thelr farnilie5.
CounsellI￿Se￿Ice
Funds held for provision of a coun5elling service
Famlty Suppm Wo
Funds held by Abby's Heroes frorn donor spEcifiiallyfor a FaMi￿suPport Worker.
Rent &Stora¢e
Funds received from donors specificallyforTent and storhge
Welfare Pack5
Funds restricted forwelfare Pack5 for newly dia8n05ed children andYovn8 PeO￿e 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.
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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 we￿re Packslor Th￿¥dha&nOsed children and Young People on the Chlldren's C•nc*rWard and Teenè£e
YounBAdultW3rd
Clwb5tmasVouthers
Fundsdèslgnated for GfftC3rds for famllies atchrlstmaswhich the chamtyhas supported wlth a Financial Grantdurlngthe year
Chawltsble A(tMtbe$
Fundsde4gna*d forChartsbleActyvltles
End ofTreaknent Awards
Fundsde&gnated for End ofTreatmentAwards
Events
Fundsdeslgnated torE¥ents
operaiionai (0sES
FuDdsde51gnated foroperational ￿sts
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ABBVS HEROES
•IOTESTO THE ACCOUTr￿5 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.
prIn￿Tr8 and5tstl¢)nery- PB
Provision ol printin8 and statloneryforAbWs Heroes in rel4lion to the Children's Can￿r Ward
ShopplnB vouthErs
Funds hÈld for SupermarketShoppin8 Vouther5foT emer8en£yfood provision.
Pro￿510￿101 office repalrs
Provision fL)r ￿paI[S and maknnggeod atthe end ofihe tenancy.
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ABBY'S HEROES
NOTES TO THE Accourfrs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
13 ANALY515 QF NET A55ET5 8ETWEEN FUNDS
I￿estrICted Deswattd Reslvlrted Total Funds
nd5
fvnds
fund5
io
As*t 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$5ets
Tan•ble FSxed Assets
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
15.359
1.793
332,287
131A541
IS,359
1,793
564,729
131.4541
197,020
35,422
Trt*l N•tA5s•ts
317,985
197,020
35,422
550,417
14 RELATED PARTYTRANSACTIONS
The trustees received no remuneration duringthls or the prior period.
No trustees were ￿1mbUr5ed expenses ineurred on behalf of thethartyduringthe year12024'. one trystee reimbursed £201.
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ABBVS HEROES
NOTES TOTrIE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
15 COMPARATIVE FUNOS NOTE FOR ThE YEAR ENDeD 30 NOVEMBER 1014
Funds
b/fwd
Funds
fwd
Intome Expentthre
Translers
Resrrtaed F¥nd5
Clinical Psycholo8lSt
CounsellingServitÈ
Famity Support Worker
Rent & Storage
Wemare Packs
Care & Comfort Bags
Wellbwng
Shoppingvouchers
4,618
1.979
16,500
2,500
24.648
s,￿0
.Th)o
13.500
37.(XlO
22.500
119,6141
I6,￿5)
112.3101
14.3951
116.0501
13.1381
137.5811
I27.5￿)
2,426
12.338
605
10.613
10,362
8,663
581
s.o
Total Reslrlrted Fynd5
15,260
119.648
1127.4931
8,1)07
35,422
DeWated Funds:
Financial Hardship Grants
Welfère Packs
Chr￿lM3$V0￿chers
CharrtableAttDI￿I1èS
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 subXrlpt￿n
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
I16￿78
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
I240￿81}
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
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