Charity registration number: 1179844
HOLIBOBS CHILDREN'S CANCER CHARITY TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
Hancock & Hastings Limited
Holibobs Children's Cancer Charity Contents
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| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
| Trustees' Report | 2—3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7—10 |
| The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts: | |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 11 |
Holibobs Children's Cancer Charity Reference and Administrative Details For The Year Ended 30 June 2025
Trustees I Stone - Chair R Stone E Gillen - Treasurer L Gillen (resigned 30/09/2025) R Clemo (appointed 07/09/2025) Charity Number 1179844 Principal Address 46 Heol Cae-Rhys Rhiwbina Cardiff CF14 6AP Independent Examiner Amy Hancock FCCA Hancock & Hastings Limited ACCA Suite 2 Ashton Square Business Centre 22 Ashton Square Dunstable LU6 3PH
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Holibobs Children's Cancer Charity
Trustees' Report For The Year Ended 30 June 2025
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025.
Objectives and Activities
Aims and Objectives
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 preserve and protect the health of those caring for them and their families, in particular but not exclusively through the provision of respite holidays and holiday accommodation.'
Significant Activities
Requests for holidays and short breaks are predominantly received from social workers supporting the family but are also on occasion received directly from a family themselves. Either way, they are required to be supported by an appropriate consultant, doctor or other medical professional overseeing treatment. The CIO aims to fulfil 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 who give their time freely and without remuneration for any of the work that they undertake. Holibobs continues to keep its operating costs to a minimum, maximising the amount of funds raised that is spent directly on providing support to children with cancer or leukaemia and their families.
Fundraising activity from a diverse range of sources has taken place, which has enabled us to cover our costs during the period and to maintain a healthy bank reserve, including establishing a separate interest bearing account as a reserve account. This reinforces and strengthens our ongoing viability as a charity, an important consideration for the Trustees. We are very grateful to all individuals and organisations who have raised funds for Holibobs over this period.
Public Benefit
The Trustees have at all times paid due regard to 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 and objectives. The charity continues to dedicate its time and resources to supporting families effected by cancer and leukaemia and the Trustees are all in agreement that these aims meet the requirements set out therein.
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
Achievements and Performance
Main Achievements
Several notable fundraising initiatives have taken place during the year, across corporate fundraising, individual and team fundraising, including 10 Y Fan, CarTen, golf, football and netball events and our annual Holibobs quiz. Funds received from clothing bins installed in various locations, where Holibobs receives donations from the proceeds from the clothing received into the bins, provides a good ongoing source of revenue for the charity, as does the interest received on our reserve account.
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 the children means that occasional rescheduling of holidays is inevitable, so we are very grateful for the flexibility that several of the companies that we’ve booked holidays through have continued to show to 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 cause remains, showing how much these experiences 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.
Financial Review
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Holibobs Children's Cancer Charity Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 30 June 2025
Financial Position
The charity made an unrestricted loss of £3,898 for the 2024/25 financial period.
In April 2025, a second bank account was opened with Allica Bank, with an initial deposit of £70,000 made, providing diversification, generating interest and ensuring all funds held on deposit are subject to FSCS protection.
The charity maintains a policy that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use will be maintained at a level equivalent to between 3 to 6 months expenditure as a minimum. The Trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that in the event of a significant drop in income, as has been experienced in recent years due to the pandemic, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities. This also provides sufficient time for consideration to be given to ways in which additional funds may be raised.
This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the period and overall reserves have decreased over the period. The charity’s free reserves totalled £137,810 as at 30 June 2025.
Reserves Policy
The trustees aim to maintain an appropriate level of free reserves to ensure the charity can meet its ongoing commitments and continue to provide support to beneficiary families, whilst managing the financial risks associated with income uncertainty.
Going Concern
Holibobs continues to attract support from a range of corporate and individual fundraisers from both within Wales and beyond. This involves fundraising initiated by supporters and events such as 10 Y Fan, sports events, quiz nights etc that are promoted by Holibobs. We also arrange Christmas events, providing free tickets were provided to families we support to pantomimes, light trails and other events.
The Trustees will continue to explore opportunities to raise funds and to raise the profile and awareness of the charity, in addition to seeking opportunities 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.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), whose governing document is CIO-Foundation registered 7th September 2018.
Trustees are recruited 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 governance arrangements of the charity to still be appropriate to its needs.
Trustee Selection Methods
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.
One of our initial Trustee’s, Lee Gillen, will reach the end of his second term as trustee in September and has decided to take a break for a 12 month period. The Trustees would like to note their thanks to Lee for his significant contribution to the establishment and ongoing running of the charity and look forward to welcoming him back to the role of trustee at a later date.
The Trustees are pleased to welcome Rachel Clemo, who will become a trustee in September. Rachel knows the charity well, having been a regular supporter since inception as both a fundraiser and a volunteer and will be a valuable addition to the team.
The remaining Trustees remain committed to their roles and no additional trustees are considered necessary to be added to the Board at this time.
The trustees' report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by:
Ian Stone
Ian Stone (Apr 29, 2026 20:10:31 GMT+1)
I Stone
Trustee 29/04/2026
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Holibobs Children's Cancer Charity Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Holibobs Children's Cancer Charity For The Year Ended 30 June 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Holibobs Children's Cancer Charity (the Trust) for the year ended 30 June 2025.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
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.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any 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 contents of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Amy Hancock FCCA 29/04/2026 Suite 2 Ashton Square Business Centre 22 Ashton Square Dunstable LU6 3PH
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Holibobs Children's Cancer Charity Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 30 June 2025
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Charitable activities: Provision of Holidays Investments 3 EXPENDITURE ON: Charitable activities: 5 Provision of Holidays NET (EXPENDITURE)/INCOME NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 12 |
2025 Unrestricted funds £ 37,028 365 |
2024 Unrestricted funds £ 38,869 - |
|---|---|---|
| 37,393 | 38,869 | |
| (41,288) | (32,961) | |
| (3,895) | 5,908 | |
| (3,895) 141,707 |
5,908 135,799 |
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| 137,812 | 141,707 |
The notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these financial statements.
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Holibobs Children's Cancer Charity Statement of Financial Position As At 30 June 2025
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets 9 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 10 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 11 NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Unrestricted Funds TOTAL FUNDS 12 On behalf of the board I Stone Trustee 29/04/2026 |
2025 Unrestricted funds £ 1,158 |
2024 Total funds £ 963 |
|---|---|---|
| 1,158 7,173 130,681 |
963 5,709 136,895 |
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| 137,854 (1,200) |
142,604 (1,860) |
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| 136,654 | 140,744 | |
| 137,812 | 141,707 | |
| 137,812 | 141,707 | |
| 137,812 | 141,707 | |
| 137,812 | 141,707 | |
The notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these financial statements.
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Holibobs Children's Cancer Charity Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 30 June 2025
1. General Information
Holibobs Children's Cancer Charity is a charitable incorporated organisation, registered charity number 1179844. The principal address is 46 Heol Cae-Rhys, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, CF14 6AP.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)", Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities Act 2011.
The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
2.2. Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
2.3. Incoming Resources
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it 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 Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the 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 normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees' annual report.
2.4. Resources Expended
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services 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 expenditure categories of the SOFA on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated directly.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
2.5. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Computer Equipment
25% straight line
2.6. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.
2.7. Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax as all its income is charitable and applied for charitable purposes.
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Holibobs Children's Cancer Charity Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 30 June 2025
| 3. Investment Income Interest on short-term deposits 4. Net Income/(Expenditure) The net (expenditure)/income is stated after charging/(crediting): Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - owned 5. Analysis of Expenditure Provision of Holidays Provision of Holidays 6. Support Costs General administration General administration |
Activities undertaken directly £ 38,438 |
2025 Unrestricted funds £ 365 |
2024 Unrestricted funds £ - |
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| 2025 £ 304 |
2024 £ 137 |
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| Support costs (see note 6) £ 2,850 |
2025 Total £ 41,288 |
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| Activities undertaken directly £ 30,531 |
Support costs (see note 6) £ 2,430 |
2024 Total £ 32,961 |
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| 2025 Provision of Holidays £ 2,850 |
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| 2024 Provision of Holidays £ 2,430 |
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Holibobs Children's Cancer Charity Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 30 June 2025
- Independent Examiner's Remuneration
| 7. Independent Examiner's Remuneration |
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| Independent examination of the financial statements 8. Average Number of Employees Average number of employees during the year was: NIL (2024: NIL) 9. Tangible Assets Cost As at 1 July 2024 Additions As at 30 June 2025 Depreciation As at 1 July 2024 Provided during the period As at 30 June 2025 Net Book Value As at 30 June 2025 As at 1 July 2024 10. Debtors Due within one year Other debtors 11. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year Accruals and deferred income |
2025 £ 1,200 2025 £ 7,173 2025 £ 1,200 |
2024 £ 1,860 |
| Computer Equipment £ 1,100 499 |
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| 1,599 | ||
| 137 304 |
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| 441 | ||
| 1,158 | ||
| 963 | ||
| 2024 £ 5,709 |
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| 2024 £ 1,860 |
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Holibobs Children's Cancer Charity Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 30 June 2025
12. Movement in Funds
| Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund Total funds Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund Total funds |
As at 1 July 2024 £ 141,707 |
Income £ 37,393 |
Expenditure £ (41,288) |
As at 30 June 2025 £ 137,812 |
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| 141,707 | 37,393 | (41,288) | 137,812 | |
| As at 1 July 2023 £ 135,799 |
Income £ 38,869 |
Expenditure £ (32,961) |
As at 30 June 2024 £ 141,707 |
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| 135,799 | 38,869 | (32,961) | 141,707 |
13. Transactions with Trustees
None of the trustees received any remuneration or any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity during the current or previous year.
During the year the expenses reimbursed to the trustees or paid directly to third parties were as follows:
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |||
| Other Expenses | 342 | 468 |
Number of trustees reimbursed for expenses during the year was 1 (2024: 1)
14. Related Party Disclosures
There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period that require disclosure, except for those disclosed in the Transactions with Trustees note.
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Holibobs Children's Cancer Charity Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 30 June 2025
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Charitable Activities: Provision of Holidays Income from charitable activities Investments Interest on short term deposits EXPENDITURE ON: Charitable Activities: Provision of Holidays Storage expenses Travel and subsistence expenses Computer software, IT consumables and maintenance Marketing and advertising costs Support and administration costs Data and telecommunications costs Printing, postage and stationery Subscriptions Depreciation Bank charges Independent examiner's fees Accountancy fees NET (EXPENDITURE)/INCOME |
2025 Total funds £ 37,028 |
2024 Total funds £ 38,869 |
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| 37,028 365 |
38,869 - |
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| 365 | - | |
| 37,393 (696) (31,845) (1,237) (1,566) (266) (884) (289) (779) (304) (572) (1,200) (1,650) |
38,869 (696) (25,604) (948) - (759) (844) (314) (630) (137) (599) (1,860) (570) |
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| (41,288) | (32,961) | |
| (41,288) | (32,961) | |
| (3,895) | 5,908 |
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