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2024-08-31-accounts

Annual Report & Accounts Year End 31st August 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TRUSTEE ANNUAL REPORT 4 SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT PROJECT 6 OUR 2024-29 STRATEGIC PLAN 10

OUR GOALS 11

INDEPENDANT EXAMINATION 15 ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 16

The trustees and officers serving during the financial year 2023/2024 were as follows:

All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charity. Any expenses reclaimed from the charity are set out in the accounts.

Principle Address Independent Examiner

Richmond House Nicole Gray (MAAT) Hill Street NG Community Accounting Ashton-under-Lyne Jubilee House Lancashire Lincoln Road OL7 0PZ Doddington LN6 4RS

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We are CATTs,

Cancer Awareness for Teens and Twenties

We know that too often, young people receive a late diagnosis of cancer. This could be for many reasons, including healthcare professionals not taking young people seriously, young people not wanting to waste general practitioner (GP) time or young people simply not being aware of the signs and symptoms of cancer. We also know that some communities are more impacted than others. We are on a mission to change this.

Across England and Wales, we have been encouraging conversations among young people about knowing their bodies and dispelling the myth that you can be ‘too young’ to get cancer.

And through 2023/24 we have been both building our strategy for the future and delivering our work via our revised staff team.

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Summary of Achievements 2023/24

2023/24 marked apivotal yearforCATTs asweexpanded ourreachacross North-East London, growing from just 1 borough to an impressive 8boroughsthrough our Cancer Awareness in Schools project. Thanks to continued funding from NELCA (NHS North East London Cancer Alliance), we expanded our reach and extended our model.

Our game-changing development? An innovative e-learning platform that works seamlessly alongside our popular interactive in-person sessions or as a powerful standalone resource.

This digital leap means we can now reach even more young people, breaking down geographical barriers to deliver life-saving cancer awareness education.

We collaborated with the brilliant pro-bono team at Costello Medical to craft something extraordinary, our comprehensive 5-year strategy for 2024-29. Launched on 29th February 2024 (a truly leap year moment!), this roadmap sets our ambitious goals and laser-focused priorities for the years ahead.

Discover our full strategy at https://wearecatts.co.uk/strategy-2024-29/

As we move forward, our mission remains crystal clear: expanding our influence across NHS and education sectors to ensure cancer awareness for 15-29 year olds stays front and centre for the new Government.

We're actively exploring fresh channels to amplify our message and empower young people to engage confidently with healthcare, because knowing your normal could save your life.

Johnny Barton, Chair of Trustees

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In 2023/24 CATTs have continued to develop and deliver our in-person cancer awareness workshops to over 3,000 15/16 year olds in schools across 8 north east London boroughs, along with creating a range of e-learning tools to expand reach.

Initially funded from November 2022 the project was extended to 8 London boroughs for the 2023/24 academic year with funding from North East London Cancer Alliance who continue to understand the need to proactively build awareness of cancer with young people as a life skill and a start to a conversation on cancer, screening programmes and wider health topics.

Our sessions build an understanding of the signs and symptoms of cancer, self-checking and identifying suspicious moles. By empowering young people to look after their own health, speaking to healthcare professionals if something's not right, we aim to help the early identification of cancer.

The workshops are delivered by an experienced teacher cover:

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The sessions also address DfE’s Guidance on Health Education and core themes of the PHSE Association Programme of Study, helping schools to cover these key health topics.

Our workshops are interactive, encouraging participants to join in when they feel comfortable, with workbooks, quizzes and getting participants using self-checking equipment and props.

We aim to inform and not lecture, ensuring students can make informed choices when it comes to their own health. Our approach and branding provides information on a sensitive and scary topic in a simple, non-clinical and memorable format.

Performance of workshops is measured using a questionnaire that asks the students knowledge of cancer and self-checking, before and after the session, along with a 4 week follow-up survey.

Across both the classroom and assembly based sessions we have seen a significant increase in awareness and intention to check for signs and symptoms of testicular, breast and skin cancer on a regular basis in students.

In 2023-24 our data showed a significant shift in the young peoples cancer awareness. We’ve included a selection of the key statistics later in this report.

The contract was extended again for a 3rd year in May 2024, with a shift to focus more on the e-learning version, and taking on board learnings from previous years communication with schools and public health teams started before the school summer break which allow the team to hit the ground running in the new academic year.

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Before Sessions After Sessions 90% 83%

of students were Not Confident in identifying the signs and symptoms of cancer

of students rated themselves as Confident or Very Confident in identifying the signs and symptoms

Pre-Workshop Post-Workshop 18% 87%

of students said YES they have checked themselves for lumps previously

of students said they plan on checking themselves for lumps moving forwards

Pre-Workshop Post-Workshop 11% 82%

of students said YES they have previous checked their skin/moles

of students plan on regularly checking their skin/moles for any changes

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“

I wanted to take the opportunity to email you to thank you for the excellent workshop that you delivered to our year 10 pupils today.

You were able to educate us on such a wide-ranging topic, treating the subject with empathy and sensitivity.

The girls were totally engaged from the beginning, and I know that they will be going home this evening and having conversations with their wider family about what they have learnt today which can only be a good thing.

Our school community has sadly been affected by childhood cancer within the last two years, so this really is a topic which is close to all our hearts in school. It’s so important for young people to be equipped with this knowledge and understanding about their health. Your workshop has empowered the girls today to feel like they can seek medical opinion if they feel like something isn't quite right, and for this we thank you. Looking forward to booking you in for next year!”

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WHY WAS THE STRATEGY DEVELOPED?

CATTs developed this strategic plan to address the critical issue of late cancer diagnosis in young people, which can occur due to various reasons such as healthcare professionals not taking young people seriously, young people not wanting to waste GP time, or simply not being aware of the signs and symptoms of cancer.

The strategy aims to empower young people with the knowledge and skills to spot the signs and symptoms of cancer early, thereby improving their health outcomes.

HOW WAS THE STRATEGY WAS DEVELOPED?

The strategy was developed through a bottom-up approach, identifying areas of greatest unmet need for cancer education in young people. This involved conducting targeted literature reviews, exploring online sources, and analysing survey results to gain insights into current cancer occurrence, social factors, pathways to diagnosis, and successful health education interventions.

The Board of Trustees discussed potential goals and objectives, leading to the final strategic direction.

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Our Goals

Innovative Approach

Expand Reach

Tailoring Language: Adapting educational materials to be appropriate and relatable for all young people aged 15–29.

Trusted Partner

The CATTs 5-Year Strategy aims to empower young people to take control of their health through comprehensive information, effective communication, and innovative education. By focusing on innovative approaches, expanding their reach, and establishing themselves as a trusted partner, CATTs hopes to make a significant impact on early cancer diagnosis in young people.

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CANCER AWARENESS FOR TEENS & TWENTIES Annual Accounts 2023124

CATTs (Cancer Awareness for Teens & Twenties)

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS forthe yearended31 August2024

Registered Charity Number 1170750

Contents

Page Independent Examiner's Report 2 3 Receipts and Payments Account 4 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 5 Notes to the Accounts

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of CATTs (Cancer Awareness for Teens & Twenties) for the year ended 31st August 2024, which are set out on pages 2-4.

Responsibilities and basis ofthereport

As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act").

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters.

Independent Examiner's Statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connenction with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

a)accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or b)the accounts do not accord with the accounting records

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination

to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed:

Nicole Gray NG Community Accounting Services Jubilee House Lincoln Road Dod ding t on Lincoln LN6 4RS

27th June 2025

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CATTs (Cancer Awareness for Teens Twenties)

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

for the year ended 31st August 2024

Unrestricted Restricted & Total 23/24 Total 22/23 Total 22/23
Funds Endowment
Receipts Funds
Donations & Legacies 5,492 - 5,492 8 ,973
Grants - 5 7,916 57,916
Income from Charitable Services
Total Receipts 5,492 5 7,916 63,408 8 ,973
Payments
Advertising & Marketing 667
Audit & Accountancy Fees 1,343 130 1,343 2 ,636
Awareness Materials 1,119 1,249 477
Bank Fees 11 11
Elearning 171 1,066 1,237
Fundraising 850 8 50 1 ,680
Postage 22 22 64
Insurance
Professional Fees 35 35 235
Rent 3,471 3,471 2,171
Salaries
HMRC Payments
Staff Training
Pension Costs
Subscriptions
Staff Expenses
Equipment (under £500)
Printing & Stationary		 7
2
17,500
1,901
5 16
5 78		 1 8,836
603
498
200
127
234
168
260		 36,336
2,504
4 98
7 16
7 06
2 34
2 40
2 79		 24,772
486
421
5
415
256
Telephone & Internet 1 894 8 94 1 ,507
Travel and Subsistence 8
Total Payments 27,585 2 3,037 50,623 35,792
Asset and Investment Purchases -
Total Payments 27,585 2 3,037 50,623 35,792
Net Cash Inflow / Outflow - 22,093 3 4,879 12,785 - 20,214
Balance brought forward 16,107 4,350 20,457 47,286
Balance carried forward - 5,986 3 9,229 33,242 47,286

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CATTs (Cancer Awareness for Teens Twenties)

Statement of assets and liabilities for the year ended 31 August 2024

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Restricted &
Unrestricted Endowment
Funds Funds
£ £
Cash Funds
Bank current account 32,509
Soldo Account 7 33
33,242 33,242
Restricted &
Unrestricted Endowment
Funds Funds
£ £
Other Monetary Assets
Fixed Assets
Total 20,491 20,491
20,491
Investment Assets Fund Cost Current Value
Un/ Re str icte d £ £
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-
Assets retained for the Charity's Fund Cost Current Value
own use Un/ Re str icte d £ £
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-
Liabilities Fund Cost Current Value
Un/ Re str icte d £ £
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Approved by the trustees of the charity on ……. 30th June 2025 .... and signed on its behalf by:

…...........................................

John C W Barton Chair

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CATTs (Cancer Awareness for Teens Twenties)

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024

1.Accounting Policies

This year and for future years the Trustees have decided to adopt the Receipts & Payments method in preparing the Financial Statements. Therefore ‘’Expenditure’’ does not include the accrual for the Independent Examiner’s fee for the year.

The Trustees consider that this is appropriate for an organisation the size of CATTs and ensures that the financial statements are easily understood by the members and other users.

All figures refer to the period 1st September 2023 to 31st August 2024

2.Trustees Remuneration and Expenses

No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.

No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.

3. Independent Examiner's Remuneration

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Independent Examiner's Remuneration
2024 2023
£ £
Examination of Financial Statements 332 332

4. Taxation

The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.

5.Relation Party Transactions

There were no related party transactions in the year.

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