2025-06-30-accounts - Axminster And Lyme Cancer Support

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Charity Number: 1182035 Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support Report and unaudited financial statements For the year ended 30 June 2025

Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support CONTENTS For the year ended 30 June 2025 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Structure, Government and Management Objectives and Activities Achievements and Performance Financial Review Plans for Future Periods Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet 10 Notes to the Financial Statements 11 Grants Awarded 13

Axminster and Lyrne Cancer Support REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Re8lstered Charlty number 1182035 Prlnclpal address Cross Keys House Chard Street Axminster EX13 SEB Trustees Dr Yvonne Hodges. GP Hannah Witt Kath Gigg (Vice Chalr) David Elliott (Chair} Senlor Staff Mary Kahn. Charfty Exe¢utfve Offlcer (CEO) Kevin Townsend, Finance Officer Bankers Lloyds Bank The Square Seaton EX12 2QH Independent exarnlner L Morgan, CIMA Chace Haven Lyme Regis DT7 3fA

Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT The trustees present their annual report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 June 2025. Reference and administrative information set out on page 2 forms part of this report. The trustees have adopted the provisions ofAccounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard IFRS 102}. Structure, Government and Management The Charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ICIOI registered on 15th February 2019. It is governed by a board of trustees, in accordance with its constitution, who re8ularly review the objectives and activities undertaken by the organisation. The trustees confirm thatthey have complied with the Charitycommission's general guidance on public benefit and have strategically applied these principles in the CharitTrls objertives and activities. The day-to-day management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Charity CEO. Mary Kahn and Kevin Townsend, Finance Officer. Client Support Manager role - 26 hours per week, People (including Volunteer coordination) and Facilities 20 hour5 per week. The Grant Coordinator role increased to 10 hours per week to support bid writing applications. Administration and marketing 7 hours of paid work weekly. The charity operates on the equivalent of 2.1 full time headcounts. The work of the Charity is underpinned by a group of exceptionally hard-working and dedicated volunteers who have a deep understanding of how cancer affects the lives of people and the support that our clients need. Their number stands at 39 in the past financial year. Objectives and activities Axmin5ter and Lyme Cancer Support aims to provide relief for anyone in the communities of Axminster, Devon, and Lyme Regis, Dorset. living with and beyond cancer. including relatives and carers, regardless of age, ill-health, disability. financial hardship or other disadvanta8e. The Charity provides support, information and education around a variety of issues surrounding a cancer diagnosis. including specific cancers. The Charity offers drop-in sessions where volunteer workers and Client Support manager5 can engage, signpost and refer clients to various support teams including counselling and complementary therapies dependin8 on individual need. plus Volunteer led 1-2-1 support. In addition. the Charity holds events and creative workshops to support clients or raise awareness regarding aspects of cancer and the promotion of health and well-being throughout the year.

Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support Achievements and performance Over the past year the Charity ha5 SUPPOrted 185 new clients in addition to 720 clients that joined prior to this financial year, a total of 905. Sadly 18 were deceased during this period. We continue to activelysupport401 people with a variety of artivitiesasgiven below. Despite the growth in numbers we believe we have managed to provide all our clients with what they needed, when they needed it and for as long as they needed it. We seek feedback anonymously following workshops and courses and receive significant feedback verbally and personally. Cross Keys House In October 2023 we secured and moved into our own premises at Cross Keys House, Axminster. This enabled us to be more accessible to our clients for drop in sessions, support groups and workshops and continues to provide a welcomlng space for clients. Drop-in Sessions This f inancial year, our drop-in sessions continued in a face-tovface setting with an average weekly attendance of 20 clients per session. These provide a forum for peer-to-peer support and sign posting to other organisations or relevant information. 50 clients are supported by volunteers offering 1-2-1 telephone contact on a weekly or fortnightly basis. Therapies We have over 40 professional partners on the website available for referrals. all interviewed, with appropriate forms. references and insurances. We have some therapists who are able to offer home visits to those who are unable to travel. Group therapy events include Acupuntture, Nordic Walking and Swimming sessions. We have made 306 client referrals in 2024125 including. but not limited to Counselling Acupuncture Physio Bowen Reiki Nordic Walking Nutrition Tripudio Massage- Reflexology/Head Scar Tissue Massage Hairlmakeup Equine therapy Metamorphic Technique Oxygen therapy Water Therapy Hypnotherapy

Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support Workshops and Events Our Creatlve Programme delivered a variety of art workshops. silver smithing and woodworking workshops in addition to the successful creative writing workshops, seasonal floristry workshops and fermented food workshops. The feedback from these workshops has been enormously positive, both at distracting clients for a short time from their health issues but also for connecting clients in a safe and secure way. Our support to men has increased in demand seeing more attend the Pie and Pint monthly meetings, quarterly Blokes Brunch and Men's Yo8a. Beach Hut We have been able to secure the beach hut in Lyme Regis fora further 2 years. The beach hut has been made avallable throughout the whole year and is In hlgh demand wlth utillsation sitting at 84% thi5 financial year. Many of our new clients enquire first about the beach hut and subsequently en8a8ed with other forms of support that we offer. Fundraising Our fundraising activitie5 have been successful durin8 2024/25. Highlights included our Hills are Alive sponsored walk, many community fundraisers includin8 cake sales, marathon runs, sponsored walks, plus donations from local or8ani5ations who selected us as their charity of choice or fundraised on our behalf. We are 8rateful to have recelved £91,028 of grants. Afijll Ilst is provlded on page 13. Thls has helped us to continue to provide a full sepiice to our clients. Donation collection pots are ongoing although reduced from pre-covid times due to less cash being carried. These. together with other donations received either personally, through online platforms. legacies and fundraisers have supported our core services. especiallv counsellin8 and therapies. We continued our monthly Popup Charity Shopwhere we sell a ran8e of clothingjbric a brac generously donated by the community. We also have a small charity shop in Cross Keys House, The Nook", where clients can purchase cards and a number of small items. This is particularly important for those clients who may be vulnerable during treatment and wish to avoid busy hi8h streets. Sales of our recipe book, cards and music CDS through our online shop continue.

Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support Financial Review It has been a positive year financially for the Charity through usual streams of income from fundraising events and collection pots. We have been fortunate to support specific projects through targeted 8rants. A summary of income and expenditure for the year to 30th June 2025 is as follows: Income- £176,556.80 Expenditure- £161,168.56 Profit- £15,388.24 Full details are given in the statement of financial activities {pa8e 9 onwards). Reserves pollcy The Charity aims to maintain enough reserves to operate for six months. This is to safeguard the Charitvs service commitment to clients and to provide a cushion against risk and future uncertainties. This target ha5 been maintained this year through several lar8e personal donations. Grant funding for specific projerts and core activities such as counsellin& therapies and purchase and delivery of distraction aids, has further redUd the need to draw on reserves. However, timely support of our client base is of paramount importance to us and we will use our reserves to pay for these services should it be necessary whilst actively seeking additional sources of income. Plans for future periods We have maintained our objective of providin8 relief for anyone living with and beyond cancer in the communities of Axminster and Lyme Regis. In line with national reporting, we are seeing a rapid rise in clients but have been able to continue to deliver a full range of services to those who need it. This gives us confidence that we can continue to support our clients, new and old, with our current range of 5ep4ices whilst also supplementing these with new activities. In the comin8 year we are planning to raise awareness of cancer and cancer screening programmes through targeted events including awareness days for skin cancer and other targeted cancers. We will continue to seek grant income to fund our activities but will also work to secure unrestricted income from shop sales, donation5 and events.

Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support Statement of trustees, responsibilities The ChariWs trustees are responsible for preparing a Trustees, Annual Report and Financial Statements in accordance with the appropriate legislation. These have been prepared to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity. the incoming resources and the application of those resources for the relevant period. In preparing the financial statements the trustees have Eiven due regard to the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 15101/2026 and signed on its behalf by: Davld Elliott Trustee

Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support INDEPENDEKf EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF AXMINsfER AND LYME CANCER SUPPORT I report to the Trustees on my examlnatlon of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 June 2025. Re5ponsibilitles and basi5 of report As the Trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Acy). I report in respect of my examinatlon of the charivs accounts carried under section 145 of the 2011 Act arKI In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by ChaTity Commi55ion under section 145(5}(b) of the Act. Independent Examinerfs Statement I have completed my examination. I can confirm that no material matters have corne to my attention in connectlon with the exarnination giv1 me cause to believe that in any material respect: l. accounting records were not kept in respect of the chaiity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2, the accounts do not accord with those records: or 3. the accounts do not cornply with the applioble requirements concerning the forni and content of accounts set out in the Charities IAccounts and Reports) ReEulations 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 a¢r055 no other rnatters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drdwn in this report In order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. Signed Date: 22 January 2026 L Morgan, CIMA Chace Haven Lyme Regis DT7 3TX 81Page

Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 30 June 2025 Unrtstri¢ted funds Restricted income funds 2024125 Total fund¥ 2023124 Total funds Income and endowments r)nations and 98 charitab adiv#Es (Grants)" Othertrading adNlps ISak$ and Evenisl Total 85.828 27,925 85.828 90.728 60,524 61.929 62.803 113.753 62,803 176.556 Enditure on: Raisng funds Charitabk acliwts Core costs 13.192 13.192 73,290 74.666 6,500 103,817 27,367 560 73.29) 74.686 other Total 87.878 73.290 161.168 138,244 Net incomellexpenditurel N•t mov•ment in funds 25.875 25.875 -10.487 -10,487 Totsl fvnds canied fonvard 25,875 -10.487 15,388 -15.791 "See grants awarded in addendum The notes form part of these financial statements.

Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2025 Restrict•d ineorne fvnd8 UnrnstA¢ted Incom• fund$ Total 2024 2025 Current a$8•ts Oeblors Cash at bank and in hnd Total current assots 05,214 65.214 21.255 88,517 86.517 69. 145 Creditors: amounts flllng duo within on• year N•t currt •ets/(lIabIItt1es) $5.214 21.25S 86.517 69.145 Tot•1 •¥J•ts l•M currnnt Ilabllltl•s Total n•tass•ts orll•biliti•s Fund* of the Charity Re8tnct8d irKomtr funds 21.25S 21.255 Unreslncted funds 65,214 Tot•1 funds 21.255 The financlal statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 1510112026 and were signed on its behalf bv: Davld Elliott Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements. IOIP2ge

Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2025 l. Accounting Policies Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial statements of the Charity, which is a public benefit entitv Ljnder FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Prartice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable n the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffective l January 20151,. Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011.The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably. Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure 15 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Cash at Bank and In Hand Cash at bank 3nd in hand includes cash and the CharitV5 current and deposit accounts which are immediately accessible. Taxation The Charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted

Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support purposes within the objerts of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Trustees, Remuneratlon and Benefits There were no tru5tees' remuneration or other benefit5 for the year ended 30 June 2024 nor forthe year ended 30 June 2025. 2. Stsff Costs The average weekly staff support during the year increased to 2.1 Full Time Equivalents, provided by four individuals. No employees received emoluments in excess of £60.000. 3. Related Party Disclosures There were no related party transactions for the year to 30June 2025.

Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support We are extremely grateful for the grants awarded during this financial period: Funder Amount For... Postcode Local Trust £17,925.00 Unrestricted Day for life grant £5,460.00 CSM salary Sport England £5.380.00 Yoga/MeditationnripudiolAquatherapy GSK Community Health Programme £10,000.00 Unrestricted Elmgrant Trust £500.00 Nutrition Axe Vale Show Lyme Regis Regatta & Carnival £1,875.00 CounsellinE- Lyme residents Macmillan £14,100.00 Younger Person Support Neighbourhood fund - Devon CF £4,118.C(J Creative programme Abbvie £5,0(X).QK] Counselling Lyme Regis Town Council £l.O(K).(K) Lyme Regi5 Drop-in Iwafflel Smokefree Generation £8,5).(M) Supporting Smokefree campaign The Fisher Charitable Trust £11,520.00 Counselling Pink Ribbon 2025 £4,81)O.IJO Post treatment support programme £450.00 Creative materials 13 IPage

Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support Cross Keys House Chard Street Axmlnster EX135EB Charfty registration number: 1182035 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year Ending30June 2025 Telephone: 01297 443078 EmalL' iofo@axminsterandlymecancersupport.co.uk Scanned wlth cs '.15 Camscannerf,.

1st August 2025 To Whom It Ma Concern Axminster and Lyme Regls Cancer Support I confimi that I have reviewed the income and expenditure for the year ending 30 June 2025 for the above-named charity. The corresponding balance sheet on Quickfile as at 1st August 2025 is a true reflection of the financial position of the charity. L Morgan CIMA Rhode Lane Lyme Regis DT7 3rx Scanned wlth cs '.15 Camscannerf,.

Creatqd 2pAwl2025 Oalo 1 Juty 24 To Dol YOne2025 AXMINSTER & LYME REGIS CANCER SUPPORT Profft & Loss SLitsmant Tumovor 4001 Grant Income - Restricted Funds 4003 Grant Inrne - Unrestricted Funds 4004 Grant Inrne - To Cover Salaries 4005 Grant Income - To Cover Venue 4006 Restricted Donations 4007 Unrestricted Communty Fundraising 4010 Contribution to Running Costs 4011 Contribution to Premise Costs 4012 Unrestricted Funds- Shop Sales 4013 8ank interest 4906 Refund 4923 CASH FLOAT 53.653.00 27.925.00 6.71)0.00 2.450.00 8,500.00 57.924.28 8.221.41 4.108.75 6.245.75 315.97 522.64 (10.CM)) Total Tumover Less Cost of Sales Total Cost of Salos Less Expenses 6003 Professional Partne 6009 Client Support 6207 Running Costs 7024 Self Employed Wages 7025 Employed Staff 7699 Premise Expens8s R8nt {46,028.49) (19.995.40) {7.267.46) (16.722.00) (47,458.92) (23,696.29) Total Expenses Scanned wlth cs '.15 Camscannerf,.

AXMINSTER & LYME REGIS CANCER SUPPORT Balance Sheet IAU valu T•POrt•d In GBP) Crooted 2August 2025 Report Date g) Junè 2025 FSxed Assets Total Fixed Assets Current Assets 1210 Treasurers Account 1211 ReseNes 1230 Petty Cash 1231 Petty Cash 21.255.10 65.214.39 28.54 19.87 Total Current Assets Current Liablllties 2100 Credltors Control Account {1.983.86) Total Current Llabllitles NEf Currnnt Assets Total Assets less Current Llabllltles Long Tenn Liabllities Total Long Terni Llabllttles NEf Assets Capltal and Reserves P&L AcrA)unt 84.534.04 Total Capltsl and Reserves Scanned wlth cs '.15 Camscannerf,.