Matthew’s Way Brain Tumour Charity Trustees Annual Report
For Year Ended
31[st] December 2024
Charity Details
Matthew’s Way Brain Tumour Charity, registration number 1186386, is a charity registered in England & Wales whose registered address is 15 Morley Avenue, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2BJ.
Reporting Period
This annual report covers from the 1[st] January 2024 when the charity was registered with the Charity Commission through to the 31[st] December 2024.
Trustees
During the reporting period the trustees were
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Andrew Holness
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Jacqui Holness
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Madeleine Smith
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Douglas Smith
Structure, Governance & Management
The charity is registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation under the Charities Act 2006 and is controlled by its constitution document registered 15[th] November 2019.
Objectives
The objects of the charity are:
To preserve and protect the physical and mental health of those affected by a brain tumour, their families and those who care for them, in particular but not exclusively by:-
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Improving the access to information, support and care, either directly or indirectly for those people diagnosed with a brain tumour, their family and those who care for them;
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Working to deliver, directly or indirectly, a support network that is more timely, personal and based on the individual's circumstances and needs;
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Working as an advocate for those affected by a brain tumour and champion the cause of those who are unable to do so themselves;
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Promoting awareness amongst the public and healthcare professionals of all aspects of the needs of those affected by a brain tumour;
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Any other charitable purpose as the trustees see fit, which results in an improved quality of life for those diagnosed with a brain tumour, their family and carers.
The trustees have paid due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Activities
Fundraising
During 2024 supporters of the Charity continued to raise funds in a variety of ways and/or make personal donations to support the charity’s objectives.
Compliance
The charity has in place various policies to support best practice governance.
Website
The charity has a basic website and continues to investigate cost effective ways of enhancing the website.
Networking & Promotion
During 2024 the Charity continued to work with its NHS contacts in Gloucestershire, Bristol and London.
Grant Making
The Charity made grants to 6 individuals with a brain tumour. The Charity also funded 20 Christmas goody bags for 20 brain tumour patients who were in hospital on the Molly Lane Fox ward, and 20 patients on the Southmead neurosurgery ward over Christmas 2024.
Financial Review
The Charity started 2024 with funds totalling £7,605. The fundraising during the year exceeded the Trustees’ expectations and this was due to the remarkable efforts of the Charity’s supporters.
The Trustees would like to say a big thank you to all our amazing supporters for their continued support and generous donations.
Reserves
It is the Trustees’ intention to keep in reserve sufficient funds to meet 12 months’ worth of operational overheads.
Risk Management
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that the necessary controls are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Details of Organisational Structure
The trustees are ultimately legally responsible for the charity and meet formally when necessary to discuss and agree key matters and informally when the need arises.
The charity is managed on a day-to-day basis by the trustees.
Trustee Training
Trustees undergo informal training on appointment and then receive ongoing development in their role as and when required.
Plans for the Future
The Trustees plan to maintain a steady income steam whilst at the same time exploring additional ways in which to raise awareness of the Charity and the support it can provide, and thereby grow the extent to which its funds can be deployed for the benefit of those affected by a brain tumour.
Approval
This report was approved by the charity’s trustees on 27/7/2025 and signed on their behalf by:
A Holness (Chair of Trustees)
Receipts & Payments of Accounts R•c•lpts & Paymrt for th• Flnanclal Y•ar End 314kn24 Current Financial Year. Jan'24-Dec'24 Unrestrfd Restricted Funds £ Funds £ Last Year Total £ Total £ 1- RECEIPTS Voluntary Income 3, 795 Generatson InvesknEnts Income cha[rtab Ir0 Other ReceitAs 8.518 8.518 254 79 10.083 10.083 4,068 2- ASSETS & INVESTMENTS sa of Investments sa of Assets TOTAL RECEIPTS 3- PAYMENTS GeneratirKJ FUlS Charrtabk ActrtS SupFQrt Costs Othe Payments -102 -4,459 -644 -2.808 -269 -2.808 -269 -3,OTf -3,OTf -5,205 4- ASSETS & INVESTMENTS Purchase of Investmenls Purchase of Assets TOTAL PAYMENTS NETOF RECEIPTS-PAYMENTS 7.006 7.006 -1, 137 5- Transfers Betren Funds NET AFTER TrANSFERS -1.137
Allocallon of Actual Funds for th• Flnandal Y•ar To 314I•c-24 Current Financial Year. Unreslrfd Restricted Funds £ Funds £ Total £ Total £ Actual FuThJs BroLhJht Forward 8, [42 Movement After Transfers -1, 137 Total Funds Carried Forward 14,611 14,611 7,605