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2024-12-31-accounts

Charity number: 1182818

Company number: CE017079

(England and Wales)

ACRODYSOSTOSIS SUPPORT & RESEARCH

Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements

For the year ended 31 December 2024

ACRODYSOSTOSIS SUPPORT & RESEARCH Contents Page For the year ended 31 December 2024

Report of the Trustees 1 to 4
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Statement of Financial Position 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8 to 12
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 13

ACRODYSOSTOSIS SUPPORT & RESEARCH

Report of the Trustees

For the year ended 31 December 2024

The Trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements for the charitable company for the year ended 31 December 2024. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 the Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015).

Chair's report

Statement of Trustees' responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the accounts in accordance with Charities Act 2011 and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

The Charities Act 2011 requires the Trustees to prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of its financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In presenting those accounts, they are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and to enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011 and with the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice 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 (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2015) - Charities SORP FRS102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102). They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities besides the above responsibilities.

This report was approved by the trustees on 24th October 2025

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Charitable objectives:

To relieve the needs of those affected by Acrodysostosis by promoting greater understanding of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Acrodysostosis in all its forms including:

Charitable activities:

The Trustees ensure that sufficient attention is paid to fundraising activities, monitoring grant funding opportunities and manage the charity's assets to ensure its sustainability and ability to carry out its charitable objectives. The charity relies heavily on its volunteers as it has no paid members of staff.

Objectives and aims

In exercising their duty, the Trustees confirm that they have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit, including the guidance 'public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.

The charity’s objectives are to offer support and information to families affected by Acrodysostosis. Acrodysostosis Support & Research liaises closely with researchers at UCL Great Ormond St Hospital (UCL GOSH) with regards to the ongoing pioneering research into Acrodysostosis. Additionally, the charity is actively engaged in collaborative efforts with researchers from the University of Manchester, University of Glasgow and Keele University and also works constructively and in partnership with other agencies and organisations to continually improve support for families affected by Acrodysostosis - to change lives and make a difference to those living with the condition.

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ACRODYSOSTOSIS SUPPORT & RESEARCH

Report of the Trustees Continued

For the year ended 31 December 2024

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Key activities and achievements throughout the year include:

Peer Support:

General Support:

Medical Advisory Board (MAB)

The MAB was formed to guide the trustees in scientific matters, including research efforts and direction, and consists of renowned experts in the field. The MAB continues to meet regularly to facilitate the expanding body of knowledge around Acrodysostosis so families can be better supported - the trustees are very grateful to the MAB members for their dedication and commitment to helping Acrodysostosis families. The MAB along with Trustees and Ambassadors are continuing to take the lead in identifying research opportunities. And through a roundtable meeting which was sponsored by Costello medical the charity was able to bring together all the researchers, MAB, Trustee and Ambassadors to discuss the future landscape for research into Acrodysostosis with the aim of finding treatments.

Communications:

Research:

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ACRODYSOSTOSIS SUPPORT & RESEARCH

Report of the Trustees Continued

For the year ended 31 December 2024

RNA molecules responsible for protein coding, they hope to pinpoint the molecular-level issues in cartilage formation. This research is expected to identify key molecules causing the disease, potentially paving the way for future drug treatments."

Raising Awareness

- Chosen as Charity Partner in PM Society "Creativity for Good" 2024

Fundraising:

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial review and reserves policy

The charity Trustees continually monitor cash reserves to ensure its financial stability.

Acrodysostosis Support & Research is committed to building a reserves policy to ensure there is enough funding to cover one year's operating costs.

The charity has no outstanding financial obligations nor outstanding debts. The charity's principal source of funds comes from the general public, either through donations or at one-off fundraising events.

Going concern

The Trustees have assessed the charities finances and can confirm there is no reason why the chairty will not continue to operate for at least 12 months passed the date of approval of these accounts.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Name of Charity ACRODYSOSTOSIS SUPPORT & RESEARCH Charity registration number 1182818 Company registration number CE017079 Principal address Bath House, Cudworth Lane Newdigate Dorking Surrey SE15 5AF

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ACRODYSOSTOSIS SUPPORT & RESEARCH Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 31 December 2024

Trustees

The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:

Independent examiners

Jan Sara Hine Sarah Louise Denney Nina Samantha Knight Beach Accountants Limited Chartered Certified Accountants 10 Blue Sky Way Monkton Business Park South South Tyneside NE31 2EQ

Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by

.............................................................................

24 October 2025

Nina Samantha Knight

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ACRODYSOSTOSIS SUPPORT & RESEARCH

Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees

For the year ended 31 December 2024

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity Trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiners statement

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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

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.

Beach Accountants Limited Chartered Certified Accountants 10 Blue Sky Way Monkton Business Park South South Tyneside NE31 2EQ

24 October 2025

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ACRODYSOSTOSIS SUPPORT & RESEARCH

Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) For the year ended 31 December 2024

Notes Unrestricted Restricted 2024 2023
funds funds
£ £ £ £
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies 2 2,036 - 2,036 5,076
Total 2,036 - 2,036 5,076
Expenditure on:
Raising funds 3 (271) - (271) (255)
Charitable activities (1,666) - (1,666) (3,670)
Total (1,937) - (1,937) (3,925)
Net income/expenditure 99 - 99 1,151
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 32,383 3,417 35,800 34,649
Total funds carried forward 32,482 3,417 35,899 35,800

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CE017079

Registered Number :

ACRODYSOSTOSIS SUPPORT & RESEARCH

Statement of Financial Position

As at 31 December 2024

Notes
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
9
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds
10
Unrestricted income funds
10
Total funds
£
2024
482
40,630
41,112
(5,213)
35,899
35,899
35,899
3,417
32,482
35,899
£
2023
431
39,588
40,019
(4,219)
35,800
35,800
35,800
3,417
32,383
35,800

For the year ended 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board and signed on its behalf by:

Nina Samantha Knight Trustee

24 October 2025

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ACRODYSOSTOSIS SUPPORT & RESEARCH Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 31 December 2024

1. Accounting Policies

Basis of accounting

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for investments which are included at market value and the revaluation of certain fixed assets and 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 2015)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), and the (2011or2006 Act).

ACRODYSOSTOSIS SUPPORT & RESEARCH meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.

Going concern

The Trustees have assessed the charities finances and can confirm there is no reason why the chairty will not continue to operate for at least 12 months passed the date of approval of these accounts.

Funds

Unrestricted funds are incoming resources receivable or generated for the furtherance of the objectives of the Charity without a specified purpose and are available as general funds. Resources expended which meet these criteria are charged to the funds, together with a fair allocation of staff and support costs. Restricted funds are used for the specific purposes laid down by the donor or sponsor. Resources expended which meet these criteria are charged to the funds.

Taxation

The Charity is exempt from taxation on its charitable activities, as it is a registered charity.

Debtors

Debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after allowing for any discounts and as per the terms agreed. Prepayments are valued at the amounts prepaid for services and accrued income are valued at the amounts due per terms agreed and there is certainty of receipt.

Income and interest receivable

Income is recognised in the period when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and that the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.

Income received in advance of the provision of a specified service is deferred until the criteria for income recognition are met.

Income comprises of funds received from donations as well as gift aid,

The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included.

Other accounting policies

Cash at bank and in hand:

Cash at bank and cash in hand includes bank balance kept in current and deposit accounts.

Creditors and provisions:

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provision are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any discounts.

Financial instruments:

The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualifies as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their amortised costs.

Critical accounting estimates and judgements:

There are no significant areas of judgement or key sources of estimation uncertainty arising from the preparation of accounts.

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ACRODYSOSTOSIS SUPPORT & RESEARCH

Notes to the Financial Statements Continued

For the year ended 31 December 2024

2. Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted funds
Donations received
Gifts in kind
3. Expenditure on generating donations and legacies
Unrestricted funds
Support costs
4. Analysis of support costs
Governance costs
Accountancy fees
Subscriptions
Insurance
5. Net income/(expenditure) for the year
This is stated after charging/(crediting):
Accountancy fees
2024
£
2,036
-
2,036
2024
£
271
271
2024
£
720
946
271
1,937
2024
£
720
2023
£
321
4,755
5,076
2023
£
255
255
2023
£
963
2,707
255
3,925
2023
£
963

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ACRODYSOSTOSIS SUPPORT & RESEARCH

Notes to the Financial Statements Continued

For the year ended 31 December 2024

6. Staff costs and emoluments

2024 2023
General staff 0 0
0 0

7. Trustee remuneration and related party transactions

There are no disclosable reimbursements to trustees in this financial period.

All amounts reimbursed in the year to trustees related to costs for fulfiling their duties as trustees as well as the reimbursement of costs which relate to the furtherance of the charity's objecives.

8. Comparative for the Statement of Financial Activities

The comparative year values on the Statement of Financial Activites are for unrestricted funds.

9. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
2024
£
4,493
720
5,213
2023
£
3,499
720
4,219

Included in other creditors is an amount due to the trustees for expense claims. The amount should be repaid within 12 months of the year end.

10. Movement in funds

Unrestricted Funds

General
General
Balance at
01/01/2024
£
32,383
32,383
Incoming
resources
£
2,036
2,036
Outgoing
resources
£
(1,937)
(1,937)
Balance at
31/12/2024
£
32,482
32,482

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ACRODYSOSTOSIS SUPPORT & RESEARCH Notes to the Financial Statements Continued

For the year ended 31 December 2024

Unrestricted Funds - Previous year

General
General
Balance at
01/01/2023
£
31,232
31,232
Incoming
resources
£
5,076
5,076
Outgoing
resources
£
(3,925)
(3,925)
Balance at
31/12/2023
£
32,383
32,383

Purpose of unrestricted Funds

General

To fulfil the principal objectives of the charity.

Restricted Funds
Family Day
Restricted Funds - Previous year
Family Day
Purpose of restricted funds
Family Day
Balance at
01/01/2024
£
3,417
3,417
Balance at
01/01/2023
£
3,417
3,417
Balance at
31/12/2024
£
3,417
3,417
Balance at
31/12/2023
£
3,417
3,417

Delivering a family day for attendies as prescribed by the donors.

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ACRODYSOSTOSIS SUPPORT & RESEARCH

Notes to the Financial Statements Continued

For the year ended 31 December 2024

11. Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted funds
General
General
Restricted funds
Family Day
Previous year
Unrestricted funds
General
General
Restricted funds
Family Day
Net current
assets /
(liabilities)
Net Assets
£
£
32,482
32,482
3,417
3,417
35,899
35,899
Net current
assets /
(liabilities)
Net Assets
£
£
32,383
32,383
3,417
3,417
35,800
35,800

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ACRODYSOSTOSIS SUPPORT & RESEARCH Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

For the year ended 31 December 2024

INCOME AND ENDOWMENT
Donations and legacies
Donations
Gifts in kind
Total incoming resources
SUPPORT COSTS
Governance costs
Governance costs
Governance cost
Total resources expended
s (Donation collections)
Net Income
£
2024
2,036
-
2,036
2,036
(271)
(1,666)
(1,937)
(1,937)
99
£
2023
321
4,755
5,076
5,076
(255)
(3,670)
(3,925)
(3,925)
1,151

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