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2025-03-31-accounts

Charity registration number: 1192284

RUGBY AGAINST CANCER TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Eclipse Accountancy Ltd Chartered Accountants Fareham Innovation Centre Merlin House 4 Meteor Way, Lee-on-the-Solent Hampshire PO13 9FU

Rugby Against Cancer Contents

Page
Reference and Administrative Details 1
Trustees' Report 2—4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Statement of Financial Position 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8—11
The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts:
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 12

Rugby Against Cancer Reference and Administrative Details For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

Trustees Mr Aaron Beesley - Chair
Mr Jeremy Cracknell
Mr Bryn Roberts
Ms Suzanne Le Voi
Mr James Pearce
Charity Number 1192284
Principal Address 13 Fearon Road
Portsmouth
PO2 0NJ
Independent Examiner Anouska James ICAEW
Eclipse Accountancy Ltd
Chartered Accountants
Fareham Innovation Centre
Merlin House
4 Meteor Way, Lee-on-the-Solent
Hampshire
PO13 9FU

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Rugby Against Cancer Trustees' Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Objectives and Activities

Aims and Objectives

The rugby family is a tribe. It is built on trust, teamwork, care and support. Rugby Against Cancer exists to support that family when it needs it most.

Cancer does not discriminate and can affect anyone. Rugby Against Cancer harnesses the power of the rugby community to raise funds, provide practical support, and deliver meaningful awareness to enhance the lives of individuals and families affected by cancer.

Significant Activities

Throughout the reporting period, the charity delivered support, awareness and fundraising activity through:

• Direct support to individuals and families affected by cancer

• Fundraising events and endurance challenges

• Community-led awareness campaigns

• Rugby-based events and partnerships across grassroots and elite levels

Strategic Development - The 7 Pillar Approach

During the 2024–2025 year, the trustees undertook a strategic review of how Rugby Against Cancer delivers support. Feedback from beneficiaries, volunteers, clubs and partners highlighted the need for a clearer, more structured approach to ensure no one faces cancer alone.

As a result, the trustees agreed a new 7-Pillar Strategy, which will guide the charity’s work from 2025 onwards. While some pillars are already well-established, others will be developed further in the coming years.

The Seven Pillars

1. Direct Support

Providing immediate, human support to individuals and families affected by cancer, including respite stays, support packs and regular check-ins.

2. Fitness, Movement and Recovery

Encouraging physical activity and confidence-building movement to support recovery, wellbeing and mental health during and after treatment.

3. Family and Carer Support

Supporting not just the individual with cancer, but also the families, carers and loved ones who support them through diagnosis, treatment and beyond.

4. Mental Health and Community

Creating safe spaces for conversation, peer support and connection, recognising the emotional impact cancer has on individuals and their wider support network.

5. Practical Support

Offering practical help where possible, including small acts of support that reduce pressure during treatment, recovery or bereavement.

6. Awareness and Education

Delivering ongoing awareness campaigns focused on cancer education, early detection, and reducing stigma around asking for help.

7. Signature Events and Fundraising

Using the power of rugby, endurance challenges and community events to raise funds, awareness and long-term sustainability for the charity.

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Rugby Against Cancer Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

Achievements and Performance

Main Achievements

Direct Support – The RAC Shack

The charity continues to own and operate The RAC Shack, a luxury holiday home located at Haven Rockley Park in Poole, Dorset. The property is offered free of charge to individuals and families currently affected by cancer, providing a space to rest, recharge and create positive memories together.

During the reporting period, over 18 families were supported with either weekend or week-long respite stays. All stays were provided free of charge thanks to donations and fundraising support.

Support Kit Bags

Rugby Against Cancer continued to distribute support kit bags to adults and children undergoing cancer treatment. These kits are designed to provide both practical and emotional comfort during hospital visits and treatment sessions. Each kit includes items from the charity range, alongside wellbeing and distraction resources.

Rugby and Community Engagement

The charity continued to strengthen its presence within the rugby community. Fundraising rugby matches, club partnerships and ambassador involvement remained central to activity throughout the year.

Elite Rugby Sevens

Building on entry into elite rugby sevens in 2023, Rugby Against Cancer competed successfully during the period, including:

The charity expanded to include both men’s and women’s squads, increasing visibility, reach and engagement across the rugby community.

Awareness Campaigns

Awareness remained a key focus throughout the year. The charity delivered regular campaigns highlighting different cancers, the importance of early detection, and the support available to those affected. Trustees believe awareness activity is now a core strength of the organisation and will continue to be expanded.

Financial Review

Financial Position

During the reporting period, Rugby Against Cancer remained financially stable and continued to direct funds toward charitable activities and support delivery.

Reserves Policy

The charity does not currently operate a formal reserves or restricted funds policy. The trustees recognise the importance of establishing such policies and intend to address this as part of future governance development.

Structure, Governance and Management

Governing Document

Rugby Against Cancer is governed by its trustees, who are responsible for setting strategy, ensuring good governance, and overseeing the charity’s activities and finances.

The charity is run entirely by volunteers. Trustees and committee members give their time freely, motivated by personal experiences of cancer affecting themselves, their families, friends, or teammates. Day-to-day operations are delivered through a small volunteer committee, supported by a growing network of ambassadors and club partners within the rugby community.

Other Information

Plans for the Future

Looking ahead, the trustees are committed to:

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Rugby Against Cancer Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

The trustees' report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by:

Aaron Beesley (Jan 28, 2026, 12:58pm)Mr Aaron Beesley Trustee 28th January 2026

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Rugby Against Cancer Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Rugby Against Cancer For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Rugby Against Cancer (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent Examiner's Statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material 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 Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or

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

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and contents of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 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 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.

Anouska James (Jan 28, 2026, 12:25pm) Anouska James ICAEW 28th January 2026 Fareham Innovation Centre Merlin House 4 Meteor Way, Lee-on-the-Solent Hampshire PO13 9FU

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Rugby Against Cancer Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
4
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising funds
6
Charitable activities
6
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
12		 2025
Unrestricted
funds
£
91,827
9,891		 2024
Unrestricted
funds
£
50,520
-
101,718 50,520
(60,598)
(17,010)		 (66,891)
(9,444)
(77,608) (76,335)
24,110 (25,815)
24,110
67,696		 (25,815)
93,511
91,806 67,696

The notes on pages 8 to 11 form part of these financial statements.

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Rugby Against Cancer Statement of Financial Position As At 31 March 2025

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
9
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
10
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
11
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES)
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unrestricted Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
12
On behalf of the board		 2025
Unrestricted
funds
£
42,733		 2024
Total
funds
£
41,602
42,733
22,257
24,818		 41,602
-
26,094
47,075
1,998		 26,094
-
49,073 26,094
91,806 67,696
91,806 67,696
91,806 67,696
91,806 67,696

Aaron Beesley (Jan 28, 2026, 12:58pm) Mr Aaron Beesley Trustee 28th January 2026

The notes on pages 8 to 11 form part of these financial statements.

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Rugby Against Cancer Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

1. General Information

Rugby Against Cancer is a charitable incorporated organisation registered with the Charity Commission, registered charity number 1192284. The principal address is 13 Fearon Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0NJ.

2. Accounting Policies

2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements

The financial statements have been prepared 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 2019)", Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities Act 2011.

The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

2.2. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:

Leasehold Nil Computer Equipment 25% Straight line

2.3. Stocks and Work in Progress

Stocks and work in progress are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow-moving stocks.

Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. Cost includes all direct costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads.

Work in progress is reflected in the accounts on a contract by contract basis by recording turnover and related costs as contract activity progresses.

At the end of each reporting period stocks are assessed for impairment. If an item of stock is impaired, the identified stock is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell and an impairment charge is recognised in the statement of financial activities. Where a reversal of the impairment is required the impairment charge is reversed, up to the original impairment loss, and is recognised as a credit in the statement of financial activities.

2.4. Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.

3. Income from Donations and Legacies

Donations and gifts
4.
Income from Charitable Activities
RAC Shack		 2025
Unrestricted
funds
£
91,827		 2024
Total
funds
£
50,520
2025
Unrestricted
funds
£
9,891		 2024
Total
funds
£
-

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Rugby Against Cancer Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

5. Net Income/(Expenditure)

The net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):

Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - owned

2025 2024
£ £
122 -

6. Analysis of Expenditure

Raising funds
RAC Shack
Raising funds
RAC Shack
.
Support Costs
Premises expenses
General administration
Depreciation
Premises expenses
General administration		 Activities
undertaken
directly
£
22,288
689		 Support
costs
(see note 7)
£
38,310
16,321		 2025
Total
£
60,598
17,010
22,977 54,631 77,608
Activities
undertaken
directly
£
22,843
159		 Support
costs
(see note 7)
£
44,048
9,285		 2024
Total
£
66,891
9,444
23,002 53,333 76,335
Raising
funds
£
6,929
31,259
122		 RAC Shack
£
16,321
-
-		 2025
Total
£
23,250
31,259
122
38,310 16,321 54,631
Raising
funds
£
2,913
41,135		 RAC Shack
£
9,285
-		 2024
Total
£
12,198
41,135
44,048 9,285 53,333

7. Support Costs

8. Average Number of Employees

Average number of employees during the year was: NIL (2024: NIL)

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Rugby Against Cancer Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

9. Tangible Assets

Cost
As at 1 April 2024
Additions
As at 31 March 2025
Depreciation
As at 1 April 2024
Provided during the period
As at 31 March 2025
Net Book Value
As at 31 March 2025
As at 1 April 2024
10.
Stocks
Stock
11.
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
Trade creditors
12.
Movement in Funds
Unrestricted funds
General:
General unrestricted fund
Total funds
Unrestricted funds
General:
General unrestricted fund
Total funds		 As at 1 April
2024
£
67,696		 Land &
Property
Leasehold
£
41,602
-		 Land &
Property
Leasehold
£
41,602
-		 Computer
Equipment
£
-
1,253		 Total
£
41,602
1,253
41,602 1,253 42,855
-
-		 -
122		 -
122
- 122 122
41,602 1,131 42,733
41,602 - 41,602
Income
£
101,718		 2025
£
22,257
2025
£
(1,998)
Expenditure
£
(77,608)		 2024
£
-
2024
£
-
As at 31
March 2025
£
91,806
67,696 101,718 (77,608) 91,806
As at 1 April
2023
£
93,511		 Income
£
50,520		 Expenditure
£
(76,335)		 As at 31
March 2024
£
67,696
93,511 50,520 (76,335) 67,696

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Rugby Against Cancer Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

13. Transactions with Trustees

None of the trustees received any remuneration or any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity during the current or previous year.

During the year the expenses reimbursed to the trustees or paid directly to third parties were as follows:

Travel
Other Expenses		 2025
£
670
3,402		 2024
£
220
2,680
4,072 2,900

Number of trustees reimbursed for expenses during the year was 3 (2024: 2)

14. Related Party Disclosures

There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period that require disclosure, except for those disclosed in the Transactions with Trustees note.

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Rugby Against Cancer Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
Donations and gifts
Charitable Activities:
RAC Shack
Rental income
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising funds
Travel and subsistence expenses
Marketing and advertising costs
Bank charges
Rent
Laundry
Computer software, consumables and maintenance
Insurance
Printing, postage and stationery
Advertising and marketing costs
Telecommunications and data costs
Accountancy fees
Subscriptions
Charitable donations
Sundry expenses
Depreciation
Charitable Activities:
RAC Shack
Consumable items
Rates
Light and heat
Repairs and maintenance
Premises insurance
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)		 2025
Total
funds
£
91,827		 2024
Total
funds
£
50,520
91,827
9,891		 50,520
-
9,891 -
101,718
(2,820)
(19,395)
(73)
(6,505)
(424)
(363)
(1,037)
(733)
(26,802)
(149)
(1,920)
(63)
-
(192)
(122)		 50,520
(1,820)
(21,023)
-
(1,688)
(1,225)
(169)
(800)
(454)
(34,622)
-
(3,840)
(99)
(1,000)
(151)
-
(60,598)
(689)
(13,926)
(439)
(1,657)
(299)		 (66,891)
(159)
(7,930)
-
(1,073)
(282)
(17,010) (9,444)
(77,608) (76,335)
24,110 (25,815)

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