2024-07-31-accounts - Bonded Thru Cancer

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	Trustees' Annual Report	Trustees' Annual Report	Trustees' Annual Report	Trustees' Annual Report	for the period	for the period	for the period	for the period
		Period start date			Period end date
		1	August 2023	T	31	July		2024
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Section A			Reference and administration details
Charity name					BONDED THRU CANCER

Other names charity is known by						N/A

Registered charity number (if any)			1183619

Charity's principal address The Trampery, Import Building, 2 Clove Crescent
			London

			Postcode				E14 2BE
Names of	the charity trustees who manage the charity

	Trustee name	Office (if any)
1	Natasha Veerasawmy	Chair
2	Paulina Balogun	Treasurer
3	Pamela Hammond	Secretary
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document Constitution

(eg. trust deed, constitution)

How the charity is constituted Trust

(eg. trust, association, company)

Trustee selection methods Trustees are elected by Committee Members.

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)	To promote the wellbeing of newly diagnosed cancer patients. To befriend newly diagnosed patients and support them through their medical treatment and their aftermath. To educate the public and the medical profession about the emotional needs of those who have been newly diagnosed with cancer. To offer wellbeing education around diet and exercise.
	Buddy System Overview and Public Benefit Buddy System Programme Description: The Buddy System is an initiative designed to provide emotional and practical support to newly diagnosed cancer patients through a team of dedicated volunteer buddies. The programme includes the following key elements: Volunteer Support:Trained volunteer buddies are paired with newly diagnosed cancer patients to offer friendship, encouragement, and emotional support during an incredibly challenging time. Hospital Assistance:Buddies accompany patients to and from hospital appointments, providing both emotional reassurance and practical assistance. Meal Delivery:Volunteers deliver free, nutritious meals once a week to newly diagnosed cancer patients, helping to support their physical health and reduce the stress on patients and their families. In addition to the Buddy System, Bonded Thru Cancer runs free workshops focused on diet and exercise. These workshops are offered to a wide range of participants, including: - Volunteers, - Members of the medical profession, - Members of the public who are supporting cancer patients, - Newly diagnosed cancer patients themselves. The workshops aim to empower participants with practical knowledge and tools to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of cancer patients.
	Public Benefit The primary public benefit of this programme is an improvement in the physical and mental wellbeing of newly diagnosed cancer patients. Through the Buddy System and workshops, the programme aims to: - Enhance coping mechanisms for patients by addressing emotional and practical needs, - Reduce symptoms of poor mental health, such as anxiety and depression, - Improve physical health and resilience, thereby supporting the effectiveness of initial medical treatments. The programme extends its benefits to the wider community, including: - Medical professionals, who gain greater insight into the needs of patients, - Volunteers, who experience the personal reward of helping others, - Family members and members of the public, who are better equipped to support loved ones with cancer.

Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its governing
document
Summary of the main activities
undertaken for the public
benefit in relation to these
objects (include within this
section the statutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit)

To promote the wellbeing of newly diagnosed cancer patients.
To befriend newly diagnosed patients and support them through their
medical treatment and their aftermath.
To educate the public and the medical profession about the emotional
needs of those who have been newly diagnosed with cancer.
To offer wellbeing education around diet and exercise.

Buddy System Overview and Public Benefit
Buddy System Programme Description:
The Buddy System is an initiative designed to provide emotional and
practical support to newly diagnosed cancer patients through a team of
dedicated volunteer buddies. The programme includes the following
key elements:
Volunteer Support:Trained volunteer buddies are paired with newly
diagnosed cancer patients to offer friendship, encouragement, and
emotional support during an incredibly challenging time.
Hospital Assistance:Buddies accompany patients to and from
hospital appointments, providing both emotional reassurance and
practical assistance.
Meal Delivery:Volunteers deliver free, nutritious meals once a week to
newly diagnosed cancer patients, helping to support their physical
health and reduce the stress on patients and their families.
In addition to the Buddy System, Bonded Thru Cancer runs free
workshops focused on diet and exercise. These workshops are offered
to a wide range of participants, including:
- Volunteers,
- Members of the medical profession,
- Members of the public who are supporting cancer patients,
- Newly diagnosed cancer patients themselves.
The workshops aim to empower participants with practical knowledge
and tools to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of cancer
patients.

Public Benefit
The primary public benefit of this programme is an improvement in the
physical and mental wellbeing of newly diagnosed cancer patients.
Through the Buddy System and workshops, the programme aims to:
- Enhance coping mechanisms for patients by addressing emotional
and practical needs,
- Reduce symptoms of poor mental health, such as anxiety and
depression,
- Improve physical health and resilience, thereby supporting the
effectiveness of initial medical treatments.
The programme extends its benefits to the wider community, including:
- Medical professionals, who gain greater insight into the needs of
patients,
- Volunteers, who experience the personal reward of helping others,
- Family members and members of the public, who are better equipped
to support loved ones with cancer.

Evaluation and Monitoring:

To ensure the programme is effective and impactful, Bonded Thru Cancer conducts the following evaluations:

Pre- and Post-Workshop Surveys:
Newly diagnosed cancer patients and their family members complete surveys about their mental health and wellbeing before attending the workshops and again after completing them. These surveys assess changes in emotional resilience, coping mechanisms, and overall outlook.
C ommunity Dinner Programme Surveys:
Participants in the meal delivery programme complete surveys to measure their sense of connectedness, confidence, and general outlook both before and after receiving their meals.

The results of these surveys enable Bonded Thru Cancer to continually refine and improve the programme, ensuring it delivers maximum public benefit.

By addressing both emotional and physical needs, the Buddy System and its associated workshops make a meaningful difference to the lives of cancer patients and their communities, fostering hope, resilience, and improved wellbeing.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

BTC was able to fundraise £8423.50 this went towards BTC main activities. BTC was able to utilise 11 volunteers to carry out its objectives. BTC was able to support 21 newly diagnosed cancer patients via our food delivery service. BTC was able to support the wellbeing and mental health of 12 family members via our support workshops and community meals which were delivered virtually.

Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the All reserves are carried forward to the next financial year and allocated to charity’s policy on reserves the Trusts objectives and constituted activities.

Details of any funds materially n/a in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)

Full name(s) Paulina Balogun

Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc)

Date 31.05.2025

	Bonded Thru Cancer	Bonded Thru Cancer	Bonded Thru Cancer	No(if any)	CC16a

	Receipts andpayments accounts
	For the period from	Period start date	To	Period end date
		1 Aug 23		31 July 2024

Section A Receipts and payments
	Unrestricted funds	Restricted funds	Endowment funds	Total funds	Last year
	to the nearest £	to the nearest £	to the nearest £	to the nearest £	to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
	8,424	-	-	8,424	-
	- 0	-	-	-	-
	- 0	-	-	-	-
	- 0	-	-	-	-
	- 0	-	-	-	-
	- 0	-	-	-	-
	- 0	-	-	-	-
	- 0	-	-	-	-
*Sub total*_(Gross income for AR) _	8,424	-	-	8,424	-

A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
	- 0	- 0	- 0	-
	- 0	- 0	- 0	-	- 0
*Sub total*	- 0	- 0	- 0	-	- 0

**Total receipts **	8,424	- 0	- 0	8,424	- 0

A3 Payments
	16,366	-	-	16,366	-
	- 0	-	-	-	-
	- 0	-	-	-	-
	- 0	-	-	-	-
	- 0	-	-	-	-
	- 0	-	-	-	-
	- 0	-	-	-	-
	- 0	-	-	-	-
	- 0	-	-	-	-
**Sub total **	16,366	-	-	16,366	-

A4 Asset and investment purchases,(see table)
	- 0	- 0	- 0	-
	- 0	- 0	- 0	-
**Sub total **	-0	-0	-0	-	- 0

**Totalpayments **	16,366	- 0	- 0	16,366	- 0

**Net of receipts/(payments) **	- 7,942	-	-	- 7,942	-
A5 Transfers between funds	- 0	-	-	-	-
A6 Cash funds lastyear end	- 0	-	-	-	-
**Cash funds thisyear end **	- 7,942	-	-	- 7,942	-


Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories	Details		Unrestricted funds	Restricted funds	Endowment funds
			to nearest £	to nearest £	to nearest £
B1 Cash funds			-	-	-
			-	-	-
			-	-	-
	*Total cash funds*		3,184	-	-
	(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))		Agreement Error		OK
			Unrestricted funds	Restricted funds	Endowment funds
	Details		to nearest £	to nearest £	to nearest £
B2 Other monetary assets			-	-	-
			-	-	-
			-	-	-

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

25/06/2025

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	Details	Fund to which asset belongs	Cost (optional)	Current value (optional)
B3 Investment assets			-	-
			-	-
			-	-
			-	-
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	Details	Fund to which asset belongs	Cost (optional)	Current value (optional)
B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use			-	-
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	Details	Fund to which liability relates	Amount due (optional)	When due (optional)
B5 Liabilities			-
			-
			-
			-
			-

Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees	Signature	Print Name		Date of approval
	P A Balogun	P A Balogun		31/05/2025

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

25/06/2025