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2023-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From: January 01[st] 2023 To December 31[st] 2023

Charity name: Lasting Memories Cancer Trust

Charity registration number: 1193292

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 1)to promote and protect the
mental health of sufferers of
Cancer of all ages residing in
Hertfordshire,
Bedfordshire
and Cambridgeshire through
the
provision
of
financial
support to fund memorable
days out.
2)to promote the education
(including social and physical
training) of people above the
age
of
18
years
in
Hertfordshire,
Bedfordshire
and Cambridgeshire in such
ways as the charity trustees
think fit, including by:
Awarding to such persons grants
or partial grants tenable at any
institution of higher or further
education in particular providing
cancer rehabilitation courses.
3)the relief of financial hardship,
either generally or individually,
of
people
suffering
from
cancer
and
living
in
Hertfordshire,
Bedfordshire
and
Cambridgeshire
by
making grants of money for
providing or paying for items
services or facilities
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		 Facilitating and funding of memorable
days, short respite breaks and trips for
service users and their families.
The purchase of items or services that
will improve the quality of life for those
service users facing cancer.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 All Trustees are aware of the guidance
relating to public benefit. All Trustees
receive a ‘Trustee Pack’ that includes
information regarding the
aforementioned plus general guidance
and law relating to Trusteeship.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 On occasion where it is not possible to
directly fund a service or item we will
issue a beneficiary with a cash
grant. This is only agreed if
beneficiaries meet the criteria in both
our application process and grant
giving policy. This policy has been
agreed by all Trustees and is available
upon request.
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 Not applicable
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 We have a team of 4 volunteers that
include Graphic Designer, Medical
Compliance Officer, Marketing and
Social Media Creator. Their
contribution has been invaluable and
they support day to day operations
relating to fundraising and service
delivery.
Other Not applicable

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 From Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 we funded 25
families within Bedfordshire,
Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire and
awarded items or services to the value
of £11,460.
This was a 28% decrease of the
previous reporting period but
consistent with our forecasts and still
satisfied our agreed targets.
We received feedback from 10 of the 25
beneficiaries. From respondents - On
average our services facilitated an
improvement in well-being and quality
of life to primary service users by 68%.
Loved ones (relatives, spouse, carer,
etc) were also positively affected as a
secondary effect of our funding. On
average their well-being improved by
56%.
*Feedback was obtained using a Likert Scale
(quantitative) and a subjective free text summary
(qualitative)

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 Our agreed target to support 25 families
in our local catchment was met to the
exact figure by year end.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 We raised 18% above our annual
fundraising target. We had over 300
participants attend our events
throughout the year.
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41 Not Applicable
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 Our income showed a 4% decrease
compared to prior year (£30,885 – 2022).
Our primary income source was from
event sales of approx. £27,234.
We funded £11,460 worth of
item/services for beneficiaries through
service delivery.
£13,650 was spent on activities to raise
funds (mainly event costs) with yearly
overheads amounting to £2,925
Cash at bank at the end of the reporting
period was £7,158.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 The Reserves Policy was agreed by The
Board on the basis that it’s equivalent to
4 month’s running costs. This will be
reviewed on an annual basis if running
costs change.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £500 held as restricted funds
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 Not applicable
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 None at this time

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 Private Donors and community
fundraising events.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 Not Applicable
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 Trustee capacity, Cost of Living Crisis,
Economic downturns, Application
demand outweigh funds raised.
Threshold for service delivery likely to
increase due to cost of living.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document Para 1.25 Trust deed
How is the charity
constituted?		 Para 1.25 Charitable Trust
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 There must be at least three (3) trustees.
Apart from the first trustees, every
trustee must be appointed for a term of
1 year by a resolution of the trustees
passed at a special meeting under
clause 15 of the Trust deed.
In selecting individuals for appointment
as trustees, the trustees must have
regard to the skills, knowledge and
experience needed for the effective
administration of the charity.
Trustees must be aged over 18

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para 1.51 A copy of the Trust Deed and the
charity’s latest report and statement of
accounts must be made available to
each new trustee
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 The Board is organised into three areas
of Governance & Compliance,
Operations, and Fundraising &
Marketing. The Board meets every
quarter and is responsible for decision
making regarding strategy, finance,
recruitment and discusses any complex
applications we receive.
A management committee made up of
volunteers and Chair and Vice-chair
meets monthly to discuss day to day
activity and actions. The Management
Committee is not responsible for key
decision making.
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51 Not applicable
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Lasting Memories Cancer Trust
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1193292
Charity’s principal address 130 Walkern Road
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 3RZ
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2
3
4
5
6
7		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted
if not for
whole year		 Name of person (or
body) entitled to
appoint trustee (if
any)
Luke Capon Chair 2019
Jolyon Capon Vice-Chair 2019
Marie Wimlett Trustee 2022
Rebecca Savill Trustee 2019
Jessica Allen Treasurer 2022
LucyCapon Secretary 2019

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity Not applicable

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this Not applicable falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets Not applicable from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address
adviser

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

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

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) Luke Capon Jessica Allen Position (eg Secretary, Chair of Trustees Treasurer Chair, etc) Date 10/10/2024 10/10/2024

Lasting Memories Cancer Trust Lasting Memories Cancer Trust
Annual Account
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period from 01/01/2023 To 31/12/2023

Section A Receipts and payments

CCXX R A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
£
£ 956.63
£ -
£ -
£ 784.87
£ 27,324.75
£ -
£ -
£ 480.00
£ 29,546.25
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ 29,546.25
£ -
£ 13,649.79
£ 319.87
£ 231.98
£ 2,925.35
£ 2,346.97
£ 5,846.45
£ 903.00
£ 636.46
£ 2,950.00		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
1		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -		 Total funds
to the nearest £
£ 956.63
£ -
£ -
£ 784.87
£ 27,324.75
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ 480.00
£ -
£ 29,546.25
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ 29,546.25
£ -
£ 13,649.79
£ 319.87
£ 231.98
£ 2,925.35
£ 2,346.97
£ 5,846.45
£ 903.00
£ 636.46
£ 2,950.00		 Last year
to the nearest £
£ 300.00
£ -
£ -
£ 2,016.76
£ 23,088.80
£ 5,000.00
£ -
£ -
£ 480.00
£ 30,885.56
£ -
£ -
£ 30,885.56
£ -
£ 12,127.55
£ 711.36
£ 1,032.23
£ 791.96
£ 6,971.74
£ 6,374.78
£ 3,550.00
10/10/2024
CommunityFundraising £ 956.63
Compensation £ -
Corporate Gift £ -
Donation £ 784.87
Event Sales £ 27,324.75
Grant Funding
Refund £ -
Refund - Unspent Grant £ -
Regular Giving £ 480.00
Sub total(Gross income for AR) £ 29,546.25
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
None £ -
£ -
Sub total £ -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
Customer Refund £ - £ - £ - £ - £ -
Event Costs £ 13,649.79 £ - £ - £ 13,649.79 £ 12,127.55
ICT £ 319.87 £ - £ - £ 319.87 £ 711.36
Marketing £ 231.98 £ - £ - £ 231.98 £ 1,032.23
Overheads £ 2,925.35 £ - £ - £ 2,925.35 £ 791.96
Service Delivery- Benv Fund £ 2,346.97 £ - £ - £ 2,346.97 £ 6,971.74
Service Delivery- Mem Days £ 5,846.45 £ - £ - £ 5,846.45 £ 6,374.78
WellbeingFund £ 903.00 £ - £ - £ 903.00
WellbeingPacks £ 636.46 £ - £ - £ 636.46
Fuel Grant
1 accounts (SS)		 £ 2,950.00 £ -
1		 £ - £ 2,950.00 £ 3,550.00
10
Trainingand Development £ - £ - £ - £ - £ -
Volunteer Expenses £ 44.99 £ - £ - £ 44.99 £ 15.00
**Sub total ** £ 29,854.86 £ - £ - £ 29,854.86 £ 31,574.62
A4 Asset and investmentpurchases, (see table)
£ - £ -
£ - £ -
**Sub total ** £ - £ -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
£ 31,574.62
-£ 308.61 -£ 689.06
£ - £ -
£ 7,466.60 £ 8,155.66
£ 7,157.99 £ 7,466.60

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

10/10/2024

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

Categories
B2 Other monetary assets
B1 Cash funds		 Details
Reserves
General Fund / Cost of Fundraising
Service Delivery - Benevolent Fund
Service Delivery - Memorable
~~Days/Trips~~
Total cash funds
Grant Funding
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
£ 7,157.99
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ 7,157.99
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
£ 500.00		 Restricted
funds
to nearest £
£ -
£ -
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
£ -
£ -		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ -
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
Reserves £ 500.00 £ - £ -
£ - £ -

Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees

Signature

Luke Capon
Jessica Allen
Print Name		 Date of approval
Luke Capon 10/06/2024
Jessica Allen 10/06/2024

CCXX R3 accounts (SS)

10/10/2024

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Lasting Memories Cancer Trust members of On accounts for the year 31 December 2023 Charity no 1193292 ended (if any) Set out on pages

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2022.

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 which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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Date: 16/08/2024
Signed:
Name: Alan Endersby
Relevant professional FCA
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
Address: Streets S J Males Limited, Basepoint Business & Innovation Centre,
110 Butterfield, Luton LU2 8DL
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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

None.

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