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2025-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/04/2024 Period start date To 31/03/2025 Period end date

Charity name: TEAM LUKE FOUNDATION

Charity registration number:1185232

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 To preserve & protect good health for the
public benefit of children with Neuroblastoma
by:
a Raising awareness & sharing information
about Neuroblastoma amongst the general
public.
b Encouraging & supporting equality of
access to support & information for parents
& families of children with Neuroblastoma as
the Trustees see fit.
c Relieving the needs of parents & families
of children with Neuroblastoma through
practical support & services as the Trustees
see fit.
d Providing funding/grants for research jnto
Neuroblastoma causes, treatment & better
diagnosis.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to
those purposes for the
public benefit, in
particular, the activities,
projects or services
identified in the accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 a Regularly sharing information to the
general public through all social media
platforms, presentations to professional
bodies, local businesses, social groups,
community-based centres, including facts &
figures about symptoms, diagnosis,
prognosis & treatment of Neuroblastoma.
b Continuing to support NHS research
initiatives to improve parental involvement in
the design & delivery of supportive
interventions, including REDMAPP, which is
a research project to facilitate parental
involvement in decision-making in relation to
treatment options. Contributing to
professional articles in the public domain to
facilitate & support better access to
information & support for parents.
c Providing direct support/signposting
through social media messaging for advice &
information. Developing knowledge of
current treatment landscape to ensure
accuracy of advice.
d Engaging professionally with the Institute
of Cancer Research & establishing a
research partnership to fund a Senior
Research Scientist. Engaging with other
leading bodies to establish partnerships for
collaborative working, e.g. CCLG, SKC.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 TLF can confirm that all trustees have had
full regard to the Charity Commission’s
guidance on public benefit & have taken it
into account in respect of all decisions to
which it is relevant.

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SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 TLF’s criteria for consideration of the
provision of grants is subject to the following
criteria (see below) & reflects an agreed
amendment to the original upper limit for a
single grant from £10000 to £15000. This
was discussed & agreed by all Trustees in
FY 2020/21.
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 a. Available only to officially-recognised
organisations & charities who are working in
furtherance of the same or very similar
purpose, principles & objectives as TLF.
b Unless formally agreed by all Trustees, the
maximum amount of a single grant will be
£15000.
c Grants will be conditional on their use
being consistent with the purpose, principles
& objectives of TLF & be subject to a
rigorous process prior to approval.
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 TLF is generously supported by a proactive
network of willing volunteers, social groups,
community associations & businesses who
all contribute to fundraising events by
providing practical help, participating in
events, e.g. playing rugby, hiking, cycling,
running, swimming etc., and/or donating
money or providing sponsorship. Their
contribution is priceless & TLF continues to
be hugely grateful for their unstinting loyalty

& support. It has a massive impact on our ability to raise significant funds & successfully achieve our objectives. Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 Our main achievements for this period were:
a Continuing our support for the Institute of
Cancer Research. We continue to be hugely
impressed by their work, passion & the
actual & potential impact of their
achievements in respect of the diagnosis &
treatment of children’s cancer.
b. Continuing to reach out to & engage with
other charities with similar values &
objectives to encourage collaboration & be
better together.
c. Taking on & supporting new physical
challenges to generate increased funding &
support.
d. Engaging with social, community &
business groups to raise awareness.
e. Continuing our participation in the
REDMAPP study to support parents of
children with Neuroblastoma who have
relapsed.
f. Raising our profile more widely.
g. Continuing our campaign to raise
awareness of the signs & symptoms of
children’s cancer.
h. Supporting newly-diagnosed children on
admission to hospital.

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 We are on track with our expected spend.
Payments continue to reflect our planning
around new activities, campaigns & projects
over the next few years. Overall, our
financial position remains very stable.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 As our financial position remains stable, we
are able to make full use of our funds & have
no cause to hold a fixed level of reserves. As
it stands, we have sufficient levels to
manage any unexpected drop in funding &
we have always held the view that TLF will
seek to use the funds it raises to fulfil its
objectives rather than focusing on growing
its financial resources exponentially. But we
continue to be very mindful of managing
financial risk in difficult economic times.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 No fixed level has been set but we monitor
our finances closely & our minimum
resources remain steady at a level
appropriate to the aims & objectives of our
charity.
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 Although funding medical research is one of
our key objectives, we are also passionate
about raising awareness & working with
other charities to develop & improve access
to information about Neuroblastoma, &
childhood cancer more generally. It is also
something which can be achieved with
comparatively lower levels of financial
resourcing. Although we have never found
ourselves in this situation, it means we have
the capacity to manage our income more
effectively across different projects if funding
levels fluctuated or dipped significantly. But
we will continue to review our position & be
receptive to the possibility of fixing an
appropriate level of reserves if it provides
additional financial security in the longterm.
It follows that this will form part of any formal
policy relating to holding reserves.
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 Not applicable.
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 Not applicable.

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising)

Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 CIO Foundation Constitution
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 CIO
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 Trustees are the immediate close family
members of Luke Bell (& a close family
friend). Luke died from Neuroblastoma in
2018. The Charity was set up as his legacy.

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees
Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Team Luke Foundation
Other name the charity uses TeamLuke Foundation
Registered charity number 1185232
Charity’s principal address 3 Boundary View
Darlington
DL3 9BQ

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Mark Denton BELL Chair
Carol BELL Trustee
Graham Denton
BELL		 Trustee
Joseph Patrick
BUCHANAN		 Trustee
Rebecca BELL Trustee

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name N/A

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
N/A

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser N/A

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

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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Declarations

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date		 Mark Bell Carol Bell
Mark Denton Bell Carol Bell,
Trustee
11/01/2025
Chair
14/01/2026
14/01/2026

Charity Name No (if any) Team Luke Foundation Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 4/1/2024 3/31/2025

Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts
Just GivingDonations/Gift Aid
7,564
Collection Boxes
233
Bank Interest
758
HMRC Gift Aid
2,000
FundraisingEvents
4,020
CompanyDonations
3,410
Personal Donations
360
Online Donations
630
18,975
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-
Sub total -
Total receipts 18,975
A3 Payments
Institute of Cancer Research Donation
15,000
Provision of Hospital Care Bags
15,000
Rugby& SwimmingFundraisingEvents
1,380
1,880
Secure Storage
902
Branded Sports Kit
250
ICR Travel Expenses
-
Vehicle Transport Costs & Maintenance
970
FundraisingPlatform Fees
630
Sub total 36,012
New Van Purchase 20/03/25
9,000
-
Sub total 9,000
Total payments 45,012
Net of receipts/(payments) - 26,037
A5 Transfers between funds
-
A6 Cash funds last year end
121,223
Cash funds this year end 95,186
Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
Sub total(Gross income for AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
Design & Production of Promotional
Material
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)		 to the nearest £
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Restricted
funds		 to the nearest £
Endowment
funds		 Total funds
to the nearest £
7,564
233
758
2,000
4,020
3,410
360
630
18,975
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-
18,975
15,000
15,000
1,380
1,880
902
250
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970
630
36,012
9,000
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9,000
45,012
- 26,037
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121,223
95,186		 Last year
to the nearest £
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-		 7,564 18,019
233 788
758 1,463
2,000 667
4,020 2,266
3,410 5,135
360 366
630 667
18,975 29,371
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- 18,975 29,371
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-		 15,000 15,000
15,000 -
1,380 1,386
1,880 1,160
902 -
250 100
- 318
970 1,840
630 620
36,012 20,424
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9,000 -
- 45,012 20,424
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-		 - 26,037 8,947
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- 121,223 112,939
- 95,186

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B3 Investment assets
B5 Liabilities
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees		 Details
Details
Details
Details
Van Transporter
Details
Signature
C. Bell
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))		 to nearest £
to nearest £
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Agreement Error
OK
to nearest £
to nearest £
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Cost (optional)
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Cost (optional)
Main Charity Fund
9,000
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Print Name
Carol Bell
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)		 to nearest £
Endowment
funds
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OK
to nearest £
Endowment
funds
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Current value
(optional)
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Current value
(optional)
9,000
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When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
C. Bell Carol Bell 14-Jan-26