Charity registration number 1179844
HOLIBOBS CHILDREN'S CANCER CHARITY
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

HOLIBOBS CHILDREN'S CANCER CHARITY
CONTENTS
Page
Chaimian's statement
Trustees. report
Statement of trustees, responsibilities
Independent examiner's report
Stslemenl of financial a¢livilies
Balance sheet
Notes lo the financial slalemenls
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HOLIBOBS CHILDREN'S CANCER CHARITY
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Chair's ststement
In the year that Holibobs Children's Cancer Charity ¢&lebrated our 5th birthday, the Chair is pleased to report that
the ¢harily continues lo successfully navigate ongoing economic un¢&rtainty with our strong financial
performance. As a result, we romain well placed to meet our objective of providing valuable support lo some
wonderful families.
In addition to supporting families through the provision of holidays and short breaks to a variety of different
locab'ons across the UK, we also arranged tickets for a number of events for families, including pantomimes and
Christmas shows. These proved to be very popular and will be something we will look to continue with in the
coming year.
Funds continue to be received from a range of different SoUr￿s, providing diversified income through both
individual and corporate supporters. In May 2024, fundraisers participating in 10 Y Fan raised over £18,000 for
Holibobs, a significant contribution to our finances for the year, despite no longer being a nominated charity for
this event. Other significant contributions came from the Blueberry Foundation1£5KI and HMP Buckley Hall lover
£3KI. In addition, a quiz night arranged by the Trustees in October was very successful, raising over £650 on the
night and with excellent feedback from attendees there are plans to arrange further quizzes in future. Regular
income is also now being received from a number of clothing bins located in positions around South Wales. The
trustees are grateful to all supporters and fundraisers who have helped us lo raise funds for the charity over the
course of the year.
Feedback and photos from families have been gratefully received and provide a welcome reminder of the
importance of the work we do and the impact this has on the families we support. We thank them for sharing this
with us and allowing us lo share sorlle fantastic photos with our supporters via social media.
Finally, I would like lo thank my fellow Trustees, who continue to dedicate a huge amount of lime and effort lo
running the charity. We look forward lo continuing to help as many families as possible in the year ahead.

HOLIBOBS CHILDREN'S CANCER CHARITY
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2024.
The financial statements have been p￿pared in accordan¢e with the accounting policitrs sel out in the notes to
the financial stslemenls and Comply with the charity's goveming document, th& Charities Act 2011 and
'A￿o￿ntIng and Reporting by Charities". Statement of Recommended Pra¢ti¢e applicable to ¢harities preparing
their accounts in a￿Ordance with the Finan¢ial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republi¢ of Ireland
{FRS 1021 leffe¢tive 1 January 20191"
Objective5 and activities
The Purpose of Holibobs is..
'To assist in the treatment and care of children and young people suffering from cancer or leukaemia who are
aged 19 or under and living in Wales, and to preserne and protect the health of those caring for th￿ and their
families, in particular but not exclusively thmugh the provision of respite holidays and holiday accommodation.
Requests for holidays and short breaks are predominantly re￿iVed from social workers supporting the family but
are also on occasion received directly from a family Ihemselves. Either way, they are required to be supported by
an appropriate consultant, doctor or other medical professional overseeing treatment. The CIO aims to fLJlfil all
holiday requests which meet the above criteria.
The charity continues to operate via the support of the trustees, volunteers and fundraisers, all of whom give their
time freely and without remuneration for any of the work that they undertake. Holibobs continues lo keep ils
operating costs lo a minimum, maximising the amount of funds raised that is spent directly on providing support
lo children with cancer or leukaemia and their families.
Fundraising activity from a diverse range of sources has taken pla￿, which has enabled us to cover our costs
during the period and to Maintain a healthy bank reserve. This reinforces and slrenglhens our ongoing viability as
a charity, an important consideration for the Trustees. We are very grateful lo all individuals and organisations
who have raised funds for Holibobs over this period.
Public benefit
The Trustees have al all limes paid due regard lo the guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding
what activities the charity should undertake. Everything that has been done by Holibobs has been undertaken in
full compliance with the above aims 8nd objectives. The charity continues lo dedicate ils lime and resources to
supporting families affected by cancer and leukaemia and the Trustees are all in agreement that these aims metrl
the requ1￿mentS sel out therein.
Achievements and performance
Several notable fundraising inilialives have taken place during the year, across corporate ftJndra6ing, individual
and team fundraising, including 10 Y Fan, a quiz night, a sponsored shave, Choir concert, and a cake sale. Funds
received from ¢lothing bins installed in various locations, where Holibobs receives donations from the proceeds
from the Clothing received into the bins, provides a good ongoing Sour￿ of revenue for the charity.
Our proudest achievement continues to be how many families we have been able to support. Holidays and short
breaks for the families we support provide welcome respite and the opportunity to make positive memories at a
time when this is much needed. Unfortunately, the nature of the conditions faced by Ihe children means that
occasional rescheduling of holidays is inevitable, so we are very grateful for the flexibility that several of Ihe
companies that we've booked holidays through have continued to show lo us, often waiving additional charges in
such cases. We have also been able to offer the families we support the opportunity to attend pantomimes and
other Christmas shows, which were enjoyed by all who came to these events.
The positive feedback and wonderful photos shared by the families we have supported emphasises how
important our ¢ause remains, showing how much these eXperIen￿S mean to the whole family. These continue to
be a source of inspiration to all involved with the charity and we look forward to continuing to support as many
families as possible in the year ahead.

HOLIBOBS CHILDREN'S CANCER CHARITY
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Financial review
The charity made an unrestricted surplus of £5,909 for the financial period12023.. £75,850>.
The charity maintains a policy that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use will be
mainl8in&d al 8 level equivalent lo between 3 to 6 months exp8nditure as 8 minimum. The Trustees ¢onsid&r that
reserves al this level will ensure that in the event of a significant drop in in¢ome. as has been experienced in
recent years due to the pandemi¢, they will be able lo Continue the ¢harily's Current activitiesl This also provides
sufficient lime for consideration lo be given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of
reserves has been maintained IhroLJghoul the period and overall reserves have increased over the period.
The Charity's free resetves totslled £140,744 as at 30 June 202412023.. £135,799>.
Plans for future periods
Holibobs Continues lo attract support from a range of corporate and individual fundraisers from b(*h within Wales
and beyond. This involves fundraising initiated by supporters and events such as 10 Y Fan, quiz nights etc that
a￿ promoted by Holibobs. Following the success of the Christmas events, where free tickets were provided lo
families we support, the Trustees will look to aronge further such events lo provide a range of different
opportunities.
The Trustees will ¢ontinue to explore opportunities to raise ftjnds and to raise the profile and awareness of the
charity, in addition to seeking opportLJnities to help as many families as possible, through the ongoing provision of
holidays and short breaks and other activities, such as tickets to shows, in the year ahead.
Stru¢ture. governan¢e and managernent
The charily is a Charitable Incorporated Organisab'on ICIOI, whose governing document is CIO-Foundation
registered 7th September 2018.
Trustees are recruiled by the current Trustee Board, with new Trustees selected through a meeting of the Board,
where nominees are considered and appointed accordingly. The roles of Chair and Treasurer are selected by the
Trustees at a meeting of the Board and these roles are rotated among the Trustees as appropriate periodically.
The Trustees consider the current structure and govemance arrangements of the charity to still be appropriate lo
its needs.
The Board of Trustees
The current Board of Trustees are all volunteers, who give up their own time freely and without remuneration to
undertake all aspects of day-to-day operations and ensure the continued success of the charity.
All Trustees remain committed lo their roles and no additional trustees are considered necessary to be added lo
the Board al this lime.

HOLIBOBS CHILDREN'S CANCER CHARITY
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Reference and administrative details
Charlty nama
Holibobs Children's Can￿r Charity
Charity number
1179844
Trustees
Mr L Gillen
Ms E Gillen (Treasurerl
Mr I Stone (Chairl
Mrs R Stone
Prln¢lpal addre$$
46 Heol Cae-Rhys
Rhiwbina
Cardiff
CF14 6AP
Independent examiner
Azels Audit Services
Ty Derw
Lime Tree Court
Cardiff Gate Business Park
Cardiff
CF23 8AB
The truslees. report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Mr I Stone
Trustee
Dated.. 30.4.25

HOLIBOBS CHILDREN'S CANCER CHARITY
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees. Report and the financial statements in accordan￿ with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards Iuniled Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice).
The law applicable lo charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each
rinancial year which give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and
application of resources of the charity for that year.
In preparing these financial slalements, the trustees are required lo..
select suitable accounting policie5 and then apply them consislenlly.,
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
make judgements and estimates that 8re reasonable and prudent.,
slate whether applicable a¢¢ounting standards havo been followed, subjoct lo any material dopartures disclosed
and explained in the financial statements., and
prepare the financial ststements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity
will continue in operation.
The truslees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any
time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the
Charilies Acl 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They
are also responsible for safeguarding Ihe assets of the charity and hen￿ for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the Maintenan￿ and integrity of the ¢harity and finan¢ial information induded on
the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom goveming the preparation and dissemination of financial
statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

HOLIBOBS CHILDREN'S CANCER CHARITY
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF HOLIBOBS CHILDREN'S CANCER CHARITY
I report lo the trustees on my examination of the financial slalements of Holibobs Children's Cancer Charity
Ilhe charilyl for the year ended 30 June 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in acwrdance
with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Acti.
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's finanryal statements carried out under seclion 145 of the
2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act.
Independent examinerfs statement
Your attention is drawn lo the fact that the charty has prepared financial statements in aCcOrda￿e with
Accounting and Rèporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 in preference lo the Accounting and
Reporting by Charities". Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred lo in the
exlanl regulations bul has now been withdrawn.
l understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in
accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1
January 2015.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the ch8rily as reqUI￿d by section 130 of the 2011 Act," or
the financial statements do not accord with those records,. or
the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and conlenl
of accounts Set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any iequiremenl
that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a maller considered as part of an independent
examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which
attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the financial slalements lo
be reached.
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Andrew HO￿￿17S
Azets Audit Services
Ty Derw
Lime Tree Court
Cardiff Gale Business Park
Cardiff
South Glamorgan
CF23 8AB
United Kingdom
30 April 2025
Dated..

HOLIBOBS CHILDREN'S CANCER CHARITY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
Notes
Donations and legacies
38,870
99,856
Charitsble activities
32,961
24,006
Net in¢ome for the yearl
Nat mov8m8nt in funds
5,909
75,850
Fund balances al 1 July 2023
135,798
59,949
Fund balances at 30 June 2024
141,707
135,799
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

HOLIBOBS CHILDREN'S CANCER CHARITY
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT30 JUNE 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Current assets
Debtors
Cash al bank and in hand
963
10
5,709
136,895
5,709
131,866
142,604
137,575
Creditors.. amounts falling due within
one year
11
11,8601
11,7761
Net current assets
140,744
135,799
Total assets less current liabilitie5
141,707
135,799
Incorne funds
Unrestricted funds
141,707
135,799
141,707
135,799
The financial stslemenls were approved by the Trustees on 30.4.25
Mr I Stone- Twstee

HOLIBOBS CHILDREN'S CANCER CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Accounting policies
Charity information
Holibobs Children's Can￿r Charity is a charitable incorporated organisation, whose principal off￿e is 46 Heol
Cae-Rhys, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, CF14 6AP.
1.1 Accountlng convèntlon
The financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ with the charity's governing document, the
Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practi
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191" The charity is a Public
Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for smaller charities not to prepare a
Stslemenl of Cash Flows.
The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only lo
the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of
Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of
Recommended Practice which is referred lo in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The finan¢i81 slalemtrnls have been prepared under the historical ¢osl convention. The principal accounting
policies adopted are sel out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the lime of approving the financial slalemenls, the trustees have a reasonable expe¢tstion that the charity
has adequate resources to continue in operational exislen¢e for the foreseeable future. Thus the IrLtslees
Continuo to adopt the going ¢on¢em basis of a¢¢ounling in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable
objectives.
1.4 Income
Income is ￿CognISed when the ¢harily is legally entitled lo it after any performance conditions have been met,
the amounts Can be moasured reliably, and il is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified
of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in
relation to donations received under GiftAid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of Ihe donation.
Event and sponsorship income is credited to the accounts in the period to which it relates.
Sale of merchandise income is recognised when the sale takes place.
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the
charity., this is norrllally upon nottfication of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
The value of any voluntary help re￿1Ve￿ is not included in the accounts bul is described in the Iruslees,
annual report.

HOLIBOBS CHILDREN'S CANCER CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Accounting policies
{Continuedl
1.5 Expenditure
Expendilurtr is ￿CognISed once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment lo a third party, il
is probable that selllement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is Classified under the following a¢tivity headings..
Charitable expenditure comprises those ¢osts in¢urred by the Charity in the delivery of its a¢tivities
and ServI￿S for its beneficiaries.
Governance costs included in support costs are those costs associated with meeting the
constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity.
All costs are allocated between the expendilLJre categories of the SOFA on a basis designed to reflect
the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated diredy.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured al cost and subsequently rneasured al ￿st or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised $0 as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on the following bases..
Computers
25 /0 Straight line
The gain or loss arising on the distx)sal of an asset is determined as the difference be￿een the sale proceeds
and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end dale, the Charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to deterrnine
whether there is any indication that those assets have sUffe￿d an impaimienl loss. If any such indication
exists, th& rtr¢over8ble amount of the asset is estimated in order lo d&tetmin& the trxltrnl of the impaimenl
loss lif any).
1.8 Cash and Cash oqulvalonts
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9 Flnanclal Instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Inslrurnents, and Section 12
'Other Financial Instrurnents Issues, of FRS 102 to all of ils financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party lo the
contractual provisions of the instrurnenl.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the nel amounts presented in the financial slalerllenls, when
there is a legally enforceable right lo set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net
basis or lo reali5e the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balan￿s, are initially measured al
transaction price including transaction wsls and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective
interest method unless the arrangement conslilules a financing Iransaclion, where the transaction is
measured al the present value of the future receipts discounted al a market rate of interest. Financial assets
Classtfied 8$ receivable within one year are not 8mortised.
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HOLIBOBS CHILDREN'S CANCER CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Accounting policies
{Continuedl
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets ar& derecognised only when the ¢onlra¢lual rights lo the cash flows from the asset expire or
are settled, or when the charity transfers the financial asset and subslanlially all the risks and rtrwards of
ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retsined but ¢ontrol of
the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third paty.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including Creditors and bank loans are initially recognised al transaction price unless
the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is mèasured at the present
value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Finanryal liabilities Classified as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Dere¢ognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Charity's ￿ntraCtual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
1.10 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's setvices are
received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably commitied
lo terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
Criti¢al accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the Iruslees are required to make judgements, estimates
and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other
sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that
are considered lo be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estiwales.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
eslimales are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects (￿lY that
period. or in the period of th& revision and future ￿riodS where th& rtsvision affects both currtrnl and fulura
periods.
Donations and legacies
Unrestricted
nds
Total
2024
2023
Donations and sponsorship
38,870
99,856

HOLIBOBS CHILDREN'S CANCER CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
4 Charitable activities
2024
2023
Depreciation and impairment
Donations and holidays
General fundraising expenditure
Consumables and merchandise
Telephone
Sloragg
137
25,142
891
2,821
844
696
16,539
2,816
1,342
716
650
30,531
22,063
Share of governance costs Isee note 51
2,430
1,943
32,961
24,006
Support ¢osts
Support Govornance
costs
costs
2024
2023
Independent examination fees
Accountancy fees
1,860
570
1,860
570
1,943
2,430
2,430
1,943
Analysed bett￿een
Charitable activities
2,430
2,430
1,943
Governance costs includes payments to the independent examiners of £1,86012023.' £1,560) for independent
examination and accountancy fees. £57012023.. 2161 was paid for boDkkeeping costs.
Tru$teè$
None of the trustees lor any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the
charity during the year.
During the year, no Irustees12023- none) were reimbursed for ex￿nSes.12O23.. £nill.
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HOLIBOBS CHILDREN'S CANCER CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was..
2024
Number
2023
Number
Total
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
Taxatlon
The charity is exempl from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section
252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the exlenl that these are applied to its charitsble objects.
Tangible fixed assets
Comput8r8
Cost
Additions
1,100
At 30 June 2024
1,100
Depreciation and impairment
Depreciation charged in the year
137
At 30 June 2024
137
Carrying amount
At 30 June 2024
963
10 Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trado debtors
Prepayments
5,709
5,659
5,709
5,709
11 Creditors- amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Accruals
1,860
1,776
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HOLIBOBS CHILDREN'S CANCER CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
12 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related paty transactions during the current or prior year.
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