2021-03-31-accounts

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Registered Charity No. 1054459
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Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) 1176249

Annual Report

Period: 1[st] April 2020 to 31[st] March 2021

• Objectives and Activities

Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document (SORP para 1.17).

The objects of the CIO are:

• (1) The protection and promotion of health, particularly among people suffering from breast cancer and other breast disease in Kent and other parts of the South-East of England (“the Local Area”);

• (2) The relief of those in need as a result of ill-health resulting from breast cancer in the Local Area;

• (3) The promotion of research into the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of breast cancer and other breast disease; and

• (4) The advancement of education through providing training to medical professionals specialising in breast cancer and reconstructive surgery in the Local Area.

Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts (SORP para 1.17 and 1.19).

Improved care for breast cancer patients – Continued funding of training and professional development courses for breast care nurse specialists and other nurses involved with breast cancer patients at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. Provision of acupuncture sessions, fitness and well-being courses for patients living with secondary breast cancer.

Purchasing of equipment to improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with breast cancer.

The trustees have reviewed the guidance issued by the Charity Commission regarding the public benefit of the Charity’s activities (SORP para 1.18).

Breast Cancer Kent, PO Box 1355, Maidstone, ME14 9UP, [e-mail]

• Achievements and Performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole (SORP para 1.20).

Patient well being remains an important element of the Charity’s work. Despite the COVID19 pandemic, we continue to support an acupuncture service and fitness classes for patients with secondary breast cancer. We continue to maintain a petty cash system at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Breast clinics, which allows us to purchase items for elderly and vulnerable patients such as a taxi home or a surgical support garment.

This year the charity continued to support the patient journey App to help patients and their families navigate through breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.

• Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period (SORP para 1.21)

The accounts were prepared using the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (FRSSE). At the end of the financial year, the charity is in a healthy financial position with £244,584 in the current account.

• Structure, Governance and Management

Type of governing document (SORP para 1.25)

Constitution.

How is the charity constituted (SORP para 1.25)

Charitable Incorporated Organisation.

Trustee selection methods (SORP para 1.25)

• (1) Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees.

• (2) In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO.

Breast Cancer Kent, PO Box 1355, Maidstone, ME14 9UP, [e-mail]

• (3) A charity trustee retiring on the expiry of a fixed term will be eligible for reelection.

• Reference and Administrative details

Name: Breast Cancer Kent Charity Number: 1176249 Principal Address: PO Box 1355, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 9UP Email: [e-mail] Website: www.breastcancerkent.org

Trustees:

Karina Cox (Chairperson) appointed by the Settlor. Russell Burcombe appointed by the Settlor. Ritchie Chalmers appointed by other trustees. Rema Jyothirmayi appointed by other trustees. Helen Teare appointed by other trustees. Colm Walls appointed by other trustees. Deepika Akolekar appointed by other trustees. Laura Freeman appointed by other trustees. Hazel Randall appointed by other trustees. Judith Mallett appointed by other trustees. Eleonor Grandi appointed by other trustees.

There are no corporate trustees or trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity.

There are no funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others.

• Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Karina Cox Chairperson

Breast Cancer Kent, PO Box 1355, Maidstone, ME14 9UP, [e-mail]

Date: 1[st] January 2022

Reference document: Charities SORP (FRS 102).

Breast Cancer Kent, PO Box 1355, Maidstone, ME14 9UP, [e-mail]

Breast Cancer Kent Independent examlner's report for the year ended 31 March 2021 Report of the Independent Examiner to the trustees/members of Breast Cancer Kent on the accounts fortheyear ended 31 March 2021 which cotnprise an income and expenditure account for the year ended 31 March 2021 and a balance sheet as at that date. Respertlve resposlbllltles of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under s.144 of the Charities Act 2016 (The Charities Art) and that an independent examination is needed It is my responsibilityto examine the accounts under s.145 of the Charities Art follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under s.145(5)(b) of the Charities Act) and to state whether any particular matters have come to my attention Basls of Independent examlnerfs statement My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and falr, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below Independent examlner's statement In connect with my examination, no matter has come to my attention l) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respert. the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with s.130 of the Charities Act to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met,. or 2] to which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached Matthew Pounds Bowyer Pound5 & Co Accountants 76 Glebe 12ne Barming Maidstone Kent ME16 9BD l June 2021

Breast Cancer Kent Income and expenditure forthe year ended 31 March 2021 Year end 31.03.21 Year end 31.03.20 Income Donations 83,804 24,896 1,088 109.788 7,065 71,968 5,540 84,573 Fundraising Gift Aid Expendlture Prone table 195,000 2,202 Doppler D900 Patient journey app Note I 6,040 IPads for use with Patient lourney app Fundraising costs 1,535 2,160 216 Acupuncture needles Quiet room furniture Wellness Retreat 480 2,348 162 1,388 1,968 2,843 3,846 Training courses Fitness courses loo 1,776 Mindfulness courses Insurance 468 465 Printin& postage and stationery Website costs 1,160 1,022 270 115 11.424 214,290 Net surplus /(deflclt) for the year 98.364 [ 129,717 Note I Patient journey app Apr 2020 to Mar 2021 Apr 2021 to Mar 2022 3,096 2.944 6,040

Breast Cancer Kent Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2021 2021 2020 Current assets Cash at bank- Current account 244,584 146,220 244,584 146,220 2021 2020 Represented by Balance as at l Apr 2020 Net surplus l[deficit) for the year 146,220 98,364 275,937 129,717) The surplus as at 31 March 2021 244,584 146,220 Mr Colm Walls Treasurer Dr Karina Cox Chairperson Approved by the Board of Trustees on.... 4th January 2022

Breast Cancer Kent Independent examlner's report for the year ended 31 March 2021 Report of the Independent Examiner to the trustees/members of Breast Cancer Kent on the accounts fortheyear ended 31 March 2021 which cotnprise an income and expenditure account for the year ended 31 March 2021 and a balance sheet as at that date. Respertlve resposlbllltles of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under s.144 of the Charities Act 2016 (The Charities Art) and that an independent examination is needed It is my responsibilityto examine the accounts under s.145 of the Charities Art follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under s.145(5)(b) of the Charities Act) and to state whether any particular matters have come to my attention Basls of Independent examlnerfs statement My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and falr, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below Independent examlner's statement In connect with my examination, no matter has come to my attention l) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respert. the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with s.130 of the Charities Act to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met,. or 2] to which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached Matthew Pounds Bowyer Pound5 & Co Accountants 76 Glebe 12ne Barming Maidstone Kent ME16 9BD l June 2021

Breast Cancer Kent Income and expenditure forthe year ended 31 March 2021 Year end 31.03.21 Year end 31.03.20 Income Donations 83,804 24,896 1,088 109.788 7,065 71,968 5,540 84,573 Fundraising Gift Aid Expendlture Prone table 195,000 2,202 Doppler D900 Patient journey app Note I 6,040 IPads for use with Patient lourney app Fundraising costs 1,535 2,160 216 Acupuncture needles Quiet room furniture Wellness Retreat 480 2,348 162 1,388 1,968 2,843 3,846 Training courses Fitness courses loo 1,776 Mindfulness courses Insurance 468 465 Printin& postage and stationery Website costs 1,160 1,022 270 115 11.424 214,290 Net surplus /(deflclt) for the year 98.364 [ 129,717 Note I Patient journey app Apr 2020 to Mar 2021 Apr 2021 to Mar 2022 3,096 2.944 6,040

Breast Cancer Kent Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2021 2021 2020 Current assets Cash at bank- Current account 244,584 146,220 244,584 146,220 2021 2020 Represented by Balance as at l Apr 2020 Net surplus l[deficit) for the year 146,220 98,364 275,937 129,717) The surplus as at 31 March 2021 244,584 146,220 Mr Colm Walls Treasurer Dr Karina Cox Chairperson Approved by the Board of Trustees on.... 4th January 2022