CANCER CARE DIASPORA
ANNUAL REPORT &
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
30 JUNE 2023
Charity Number 1178766
CANCER CARE DIASPORA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
| CONTENTS | PAGE |
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| Trustees Annual Report | 5 - 8 |
| Statement of Financial Activities (incorporating | |
| the Income and expenditure account) | 9 |
| Balance sheet | 10 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 11 - 12 |
| Independent Examiners Report | 13 |
CANCER CARE DIASPORA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity Name CANCER CARE DIASPORA
Charity Registration Number 1178766
Principal Office 83 Ducie Street Manchester M34 5YT 83 Ducie Street Manchester Registered Office M1 2JQ
Abigail Omoye Abara Dr Amara Ajaegbu THE TRUSTEES Mercy Eriamhatoe
Independent Examiner Nii Otu Quaye FFA/FICA 11 Louvaine Close Manchester M18 8SJ
Bankers
Lloyds Bank Market Street Manchester
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Trustees Report Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Our Impact
3. Transparency and Accountability
4. Diversity and Inclusion
5. Looking Ahead
6. Thank you
1. Executive Summary
The charity has made a significant impact in the community by providing free food parcels on a weekly basis. These food parcels are distributed to three distinct groups: individuals affected by cancer, their dedicated caregivers, and the broader community. The charity operates out of two key centres, Harpurhey Children's Centre and Transformation Community Resource Centre in Longsight.
This initiative not only addresses the immediate needs of those battling cancer and their caregivers but also extends its reach to the general community, offering vital support to individuals who may be facing food insecurity or financial hardship. By providing regular access to nutritious food, the charity has played a crucial role in improving the overall well-being and quality of life for its beneficiaries, while fostering a sense of community and solidarity among residents.
2. Our Impact
Cancer Care Diaspora, a charitable organisation, has made significant strides in raising awareness and support for cancer-related issues within the general community. Their achievements include:
Awareness and Education : The charity has successfully educated the community about cancer, its causes, early detection, prevention, and the importance of regular screenings. This knowledge empowers individuals to take proactive steps towards cancer prevention and early intervention.
Weekly Food Support : Cancer Care Diaspora provides vital support to individuals living with cancer and their caregivers through weekly free food parcels. This practical assistance helps alleviate the financial burden and nutritional challenges often faced by these individuals.
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Community Engagement : The charity operates from two centres, Harpurhey Children's Centre and Transformation Community Resource Centre Longsight, where we engage the community actively. We hand out food parcels at these centres, deliver to those home bound thereby fostering a sense of community and support among those affected by cancer.
Holistic Support : In addition to food support, Cancer Care Diaspora conducts relaxation exercises and support group sessions at both centres. These activities promote mental and emotional well-being among cancer patients and their caregivers, creating a holistic support system. Julia and Hans Rausing Trust Ethnic Food Bank made a substantial impact during its sponsorship for the charity between January and June 2023. During this six-month period, the charity distributed over 1500 food parcels to more than 180 families. This initiative provided significant relief to the food budgets of the recipients, as expressed by users like A Irozuru and M Mckenzie, who both confirmed feeling the alleviation of financial pressure during this time.
Furthermore, the sponsorship was especially valuable to newcomers like Christabel, who had recently moved to Manchester. She appreciated the fact that she could access ethnic food supplies without any cost during this period. This not only supported the physical well-being of these families but also demonstrated the importance of community support and inclusivity, ensuring that people from diverse backgrounds had access to culturally relevant food items. The sponsorship by Julia and Hans Rausing and the National Lottery Community Fund Foodbank Fund had a positive and lasting impact on the charity's mission to provide essential food support to those in need.
Overall, Cancer Care Diaspora has made a substantial impact by not only providing practical assistance but also creating a supportive and informed community that is better equipped to address the challenges posed by cancer.
3. Transparency and Accountability
The governing body of the charity is comprised of three trustees: Dr Amara Ajaegbu, Mercy Eriamiatoe, and Chairperson Abigail Abara. These trustees play a crucial role in the organization, as they are responsible for making key decisions, ensuring the proper management of funds, and overseeing the allocation of the charity's resources. Their roles include:
Decision-Making : The trustees, led by Abigail Abara, are responsible for making important decisions regarding the charity's operations, programs, and initiatives. They collectively determine the strategic direction and policies of the organisation.
Financial Oversight : One of the primary responsibilities of the trustees is to oversee the financial aspects of the charity. This includes approving budgets, monitoring
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expenses, and ensuring that funds are used efficiently and in accordance with the charity's mission.
Resource Allocation : The trustees oversee allocating the charity's resources, including funds, personnel, and assets, to various programs and activities. They make informed decisions on how to best utilize these resources to achieve the charity's goals and benefit its beneficiaries.
Compliance and Governance : The trustees ensure that the charity operates in compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. They also uphold high standards of governance and ethical conduct within the organisation.
4. Diversity and Inclusion
The charity's commitment to complying with an inclusion and diversity policy is commendable, especially given that its users come from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Inclusion and diversity policies are essential in ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or background, have equal access to the charity's services and resources.
By actively promoting inclusion and diversity, the charity:
Ensures Equal Access : It creates an environment where people from all racial and ethnic backgrounds feel welcome and have equal access to the charity's services, including food support and other resources.
Celebrates Differences : The charity recognizes and celebrates the unique cultural backgrounds and experiences of its users. This can help foster a sense of belonging and pride among the beneficiaries.
Addresses Unique Needs : Inclusion and diversity policies allow the charity to address the unique needs of individuals from different backgrounds, ensuring that its services are culturally sensitive and relevant.
Promotes Unity : By embracing diversity, the charity promotes unity and social cohesion within the community. It sends a powerful message that everyone, regardless of their background, is valued and supported.
Compliance with Legal and Ethical Standards : It ensures that the charity complies with legal requirements related to diversity and inclusion, promoting fairness and non-discrimination.
Overall, the charity's commitment to inclusion and diversity not only aligns with ethical and legal standards but also enhances its ability to effectively serve a diverse group of beneficiaries, ultimately strengthening its impact in the community.
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5 . Looking Ahead
Cancer Care Diaspora's expansion plans and its commitment to reaching diverse communities are commendable. Here's an overview of our goals and needs:
Expansion Plans:
Cancer Care Diaspora aims to expand its reach throughout the United Kingdom over the next five years. This expansion will allow the charity to provide essential support and services to a broader audience of individuals and communities affected by cancer.
Funding and Support:
To achieve its expansion goals, the charity is actively seeking more funders who are willing to support our mission. Increasing donations and financial support will enable us to expand operations, reach more community members, and enhance the impact of our programs .
Youth Eat and Play Project:
Cancer Care Diaspora has recently initiated the Youth Eat and Play Project, which is a promising endeavour aimed at addressing the unique needs of young individuals or children who have a parent or guardian affected by cancer. To effectively run and sustain this project, additional resources, including funding and support are needed.
By garnering more financial support and engaging with new funders especially local authority and BBC Children in Need, Cancer Care Diaspora can work towards expanding its footprint and making a meaningful difference in the lives of cancer patients, caregivers, the youth and the community at large. This growth will enable us to provide vital services and support to a more extensive and diverse group of beneficiaries throughout the United Kingdom.
6. Thank you
Expressing gratitude to The National Lottery Community Fund, Manchester City Council, Julia and Hans Rausing Trust, BBC Children In Need, Warburtons Foundation, Salford CVS, Caribbean & African Health Network, Greater Manchester BME Network, Dr Gbenga Ogunbadejo of Abicare Health and all the sponsors and volunteers is a wonderful way for Cancer Care Diaspora to acknowledge the support and contributions that have made our work possible this financial year. Recognizing these partners and individuals not only shows appreciation but also highlights the collaborative effort that has allowed the charity to make a positive impact to the lives of those affected by cancer, their families and carers and the community at large.
Furthermore, expressing the desire to have more partners in the future to expand our reach beyond the United Kingdom demonstrates the charity's commitment to continuing its mission and serving even more communities. Building strong partnerships and collaborations can indeed help extend the charity's influence and further its goal of making a difference in the lives of individuals and families facing the challenges of cancer.
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CANCER CARE DIASPORA STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
| Total Funds | Total Funds | ||
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| 2023 | 2022 | ||
| Note | £ |
£ | |
| INCOMING RESOURCES | |||
| Incoming resources from generating funds: | |||
| Voluntary Donations | 4,000 | 2,946 | |
| Investment Income | |||
| Grants | |||
| 83,485 | 69,324 | ||
| TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDED | 87,485 | 72,270 | |
| Charitable activities | |||
| 72,177 | 62,124 |
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| Support costs | 10,453 | 9,537 | |
| Fundraising & Legal Cost | 4,500 | 1,500 | |
| TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED | 87,130 | 73,161 | |
| NET INCOMING RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR RECONCILIATION | 355 | (891) | |
| OF FUNDS | |||
| Total funds brought forward | 4,110 | 5,001 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 4,465 | 4,110 |
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses in the year and therefore a statement of total recognised gains and losses has not been prepared. All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities.
The notes on pages 11 to 12 form part of these financial statements.
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| CANCER CARE DIASPORA | |||
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| BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30JUNE 2022 | |||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
| Note | £ | £ | £ |
| FIXED ASSETS | |||
| Tangible assets | |||
| INVESTMENT | |||
| Unlisted Investment | |||
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
Debtors |
4,110 | 4,110 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 355 | 0 | |
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| 4,465 | 4,110 | ||
| CREDITORS: | |||
| Amounts falling due within one year | |||
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 4,465 | 4,110 | |
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| NET ASSETS | 4,465 | 4,110 | |
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| FUNDS | |||
| Restricted | 0 | 0 | |
| Unrestricted income funds | 4,465 | 4,110 | |
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| TOTAL FUNDS | 4,465 | 4,110 | |
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These financial statements were approved by the members of the committee on the 13[th] April 2024 and signed on their behalf by:
Abigail Abara
Abigail Omoye Abara (Chairman of Board of Trustees) 13[th] April 2024
The notes on pages 11 to 12 form part of these financial statements.
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CANCER CARE DIASPORA NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of accounting
The financial statements of CCD have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable United Kingdom accounting standards, the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in March 2005 (SORP 2005) using the Receipts and Payment basis.
Cash flow statement
The trustees have taken advantage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard No 1 (revised) from including a cash flow statement in the financial statements on the grounds that the company is small.
Fixed assets
All fixed assets are initially recorded at cost.
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:
Equipment - 25% WDV Building work - 25% WDV Motor Vehicles - 25% WDV
2. INCOME
| Donations Voluntary Donations Investment Interest Grants Total |
Restricted Funds £ 83,485 83,485 |
Unrestricted Funds £ 4,000 4,000 |
Total Funds 2023 £ 4,000 83,485 87,485 |
Total Funds 2022 £ 2,946 69,324 |
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| 572,270 |
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CANCER CARE DIASPORA NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
3. COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY FUND TYPE
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds Total Funds |
Total Funds Total Funds |
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| Funds | Funds | 2023 |
2022 |
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| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Community Advancement | 33,249 | 33,249 | 62,124 |
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| Support costs | 38,928 | 38,928 | 9,537 |
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| 72,177 | 72,177 | 71,661 |
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CANCER CARE DIASPORA NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
Independent Examiner's Report to the members of CCD Trustees
To the trusees and members of Cancer Care Diaspora with Charity number 1178766.I report on the accounts for the year ended 30 June 2023, which are set out on pages 9 to 12.
The members of 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 section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 (5)(b) of the 2011 Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
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 fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention;
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect,the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act have not been met.
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To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Nii Otu Quaye FCCA FFA Chartered Certified Accountant 11 Louvain Close Manchester M18 8SJ
10[th] April 2024
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