CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 01.01.2024 To 31.12.2024 Charity name: FAIR (FUNDING AUTO IMMUNE RESEARCH) Charity registration number: 1176388 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary ofthe purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 The objects of the charity are to preserve and protect the health of sufferers of autoimmune conditions and diseases by: (i) promoting research for the public benefit into developing treatments and funding a cure for autoimmune conditions and diseases, including their prevention, and to disseminate the useful results of such research. (li) relieving sickness amongst persons who are suffering from an autoimmune condition or disease. and (iii) advancing the education of the public in general on the subject of autoimmune conditions and diseases. Summary ofthe main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 We undertook a range of fundraising events in 2024. These included participating in the London Marathon, a sponsored coast-to-coast cycle, the Five Ferry Cycle Challenge, walking Offa's Dyke, the Old Deeside Railway Run, sponsored skydiving, wild swimming in each of the four home nations, a sailing fun day at Largs, the Great Scottish Run, a bake sale as well as our traditional carol service and Christmas card sales. We also made awards as detailed further below. Statement confinning whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 Confirmed Additional infomiation (optional)
You ma choose to include fvrther statements where relevant about: SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance SORP reference The charity's reserves increased by around £6,500 through its fundraising activities. Additionally, the charity paid out £50,000 as the Ann Wyn Sherman Researth Award to establish the An Wyn Shennan Kidney Tissue Bank, and made two awartls in memory of Finlay Herrington. Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of -rts beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 Additional inforniation (optional) You ma choose to indude further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41
PerfOrrnan of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performan against objectives Para 1.41 Other
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the eriod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statin are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.21 The charity held cash at bank in the amount of £101,233 at the end of the eriod The reserves are held in order to fund future research projects approved by the trustees. £101,233 NIA Para 1.22 Para 1.22 Para 1.22 Para 1.24 NIA Para 1.23 NIA Additional Infonnation {optlonal) You ma choose to include further ststements where relevant about: Sponsored half-marathon and marathon runs; sales of Christmas cards; donations from supporters; sailing fvn days, sponsored swimming, skydiving, cycle rides and walks, The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 NIA Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 146 NIA A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of chaiity's trusts: Type of governing document il-uii deei Para 1.25 CIO Constitution How is the charity constituted? i a.o uniiicorporated association. CIO) Trustee selection methods including details of any constrtutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 cio Para 1.25 The board of trustees acting collectively identifies and appoints trustees Additional infonnation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and ProdureS adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative detsils Charit name Other name the charit uses Re istered charit number Charity's principal address FAIR FUNDING AUTO IMMUNE RESEARCH 1176388 Pen-y-Gardden Hall, Pen-y-Gardden, Tatham Road, Ruabon, Wrexham LL14 6RE
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole ear Trustee name Office (rf any) Name of person lor body) entitled oint trustee rfan Trustees collectively Mrs Grainne Dennison Chair Dr Gavin Cleary Mrs Alexandra Bould Mr John Melia Trustees collectively Trustees collectively Trustees collectively Co orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Director name ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the tharity Trustso name Datss actsd rf not for whole ear
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Additional infonnatlon (optlonal) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optlonal Infonnation) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature{s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Ihn Anthony Melia Trustee Date 27.10.2025
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Forthe period from To 01.01.2024 31.12.2024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted fun(ts Restrlcted funds Endowment fund8 Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the rnarnst£ to the nearest£ to the nearnst £ to the n•arest £ A1 Recelpts 67.167 67.167 ross income or AR) 87,187 67,167 Set an (see tsble). nv¢8tment Ba 67,167 A3Pa ments 60,644 Sub total A4 Assèt and Investment urchases see table Sub total 60,644 60.644 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 6,523 6,523 101.233 101,233 CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 2911012025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to n*ast £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Categories Details B1 Cash funds Uoy(Is 100.220 Virgin 1,013 Total cash funds 101.233 Unrestrlcted funds to nearest £ Restrlcted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds lo nearnst £ Details Fund to which assgt b•lon Current valuo tional Detalls ¢t loptSonall B3 Investment assets Fund to whlch assèt belon Current valu• tlonal Details Cost (Qptlonall B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Fund to which relates Amount due lonal When due onal Detsils 85 Liabllltie8 Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Dale of roval Signature Print Name 2F 10.2S CCXX R2 accounts (SS) 2911012025
FAIR ( FUNDING AUTO IMMUNE RESEARCH )
Charity Registered Number - 1176388
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR TO 31st DECEMBER 2024
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Age Concern Ruabon
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of FAIR (the Charity) for the year ended 31st
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with th Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carr have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me caus material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts se (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view considered as part of an independent examination.
I confirm that there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper understand reached.
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