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2023-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01.01.23 Period start date To 31.12.23 Period end date Charity name: Sir Gareth Edwards Cancer Charity

Charity registration number: 1196148

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 To promote and protect the physical and
mental health of young people aged 15-35
in Wales who are currently having
treatment for Cancer, through the
provision of support, financial assistance
and practical advice.
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		 The main activities have been as follows
1. Raising funds so that grants can
be paid to young people aged 15-
35 in Wales (financial assistance).
Worrying about finances
significantly affects the mental
health of young people
experiencing Cancer and the
purpose of the grants is to help
alleviate this.
2. Interviewing young people who
have had a Cancer diagnosis
between the ages of 15-35 in
Wales and who are now doing
well. These interviews are termed
the Yellow Deckchair Interviews
(purpose is to promote physical
and mental health and highlight
symptoms within this age group)
3. Collating access to other Cancer
charities that can support young
people in Wales (signposting,
support and practical advice)
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The Trustees confirm that they have had
regard to this guidance.

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

SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Criteria for grant applications –
1. Aged 15-35
2. Must have an address in Wales
3. Must have a Cancer Diagnosis
(confirmed by the applicants
Oncologist, CNS or Social Worker)
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38
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 During 2023 the charities main
achievements are as follows –
1. Grants totalling £45,750 paid
directly to young people in Wales
who are going through Cancer
treatment and struggling
financially.
183 young people supported.
Main issues highlighted are the
cost of travel to hospital
appointments, paying household
bills when on sick pay or self
employed and unable to work,
buying real hair wigs and paying
for childcare.
2. Yellow Deckchair Interviews
highlight the issues faced by
young people who are diagnosed
with Cancer at this age and are
accessible for all to watch via the
website.

3. Information collated from other relevant charities who are able to support young people with Cancer in different, complimentary ways. Also available and easily accessible on the website. 4. Raising the profile of the charity through speaking at dinners and charity events and therefore highlighting the issues faced by young people aged 15-35 in Wales who are going through Cancer treatment.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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 The Trustees feel that the charity’s
financial position was healthy at the end
of its financial year and sufficient funds
are available for the year to come.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 The charity needs to keep a reasonable
level of cash reserves in order to cover
any increase in incoming grant
applications.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £184,047
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.23		 Details of fund materially in
deficit
Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.23		 Details of fund materially in
deficit
Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.23
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 Principal Sources of Funding –
1. Welsh Businesses
2. Events
3. Foundations
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
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.23		 Details of fund materially in
deficit
Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.23		 Details of fund materially in
deficit
Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.23
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 Principal Sources of Funding –
1. Welsh Businesses
2. Events
3. Foundations
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 Constitution October 13th 2021
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 Trustess appointed by vote of the current
Trustees

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
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 Sir Gareth Edwards Cancer Charity
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1196148
Charity’s principal address 54 High Street
Llantrisant
Rhondda Cynon Taf
CF72 8BR

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(if any)
Sir Gareth Edwards
LadyMaureen Edwards Chair
Juli Beynon
Allys Gronow
JennyLabaton 26.04.2023

– 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

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets 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)

Eirlys Edwards (CEO)

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)[Lady Maureen Edwards] Full name(s) Lady Maureen Edwards Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 10.10.2024

Charity Name No (if any)
Sir Gareth Edwards Cancer Charity 1196148
Receipts andpayments accounts CC16a
For the period
from		 01/01/2023
Period start date		 To 31/12/2023
Period end date
Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
£
113,328
40,151
-
1,098
-
-
-
-
154,577
-
-
-
154,577
45,750
1,383
112
591
396
720
-
-
48,952
-
-
48,952
105,625		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
22,475
-
-
-
-
-
22,475
-
-
-
22,475
-
-
-
4,327
-
1,750
-
-
6,077
498
-
498
6,575
15,900		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
113,328
40,151
22,475
1,098
-
-
-
-
177,052
-
-
-
177,052
45,750
1,383
112
591
4,723
720
1,750
-
-
55,029
498
-
498
55,527
121,525		 Last year
to the nearest £
Donations 113,328 41,517
FundraisingActivities 40,151 23,351
Grants - 2,000
Bank interest 1,098 -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 154,577 66,868
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
66,868
Payments to beneficiaries 45,750 -
Cost of fundraisingactivities 1,383 3,334
Office costs 112 214
Insurance 591 298
Promotional expenses 396 -
Professional fees 720 -
Advisoryboard expenses - -
-
- -
**Sub total ** 48,952 3,846
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
Money boxes 500
-
**Sub total ** - 500
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
4,346
105,625 15,900 - 121,525 62,522
- **- **
- - -
60,522 2,000 - 62,522 -
166,147 17,900 - 184,047 62,522

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

10/10/2024

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

Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B1 Cash funds		 Details
Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
Bank current account
Bank deposit account		 Details
Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
Bank current account
Bank deposit account		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
17,949
148,198
-
166,147
OK
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
asset belongs		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
17,949
148,198
-
166,147
OK
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
asset belongs		 Restricted
funds
to nearest £
-
17,900
-
17,900
OK
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Cost (optional)		 Restricted
funds
to nearest £
-
17,900
-
17,900
OK
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Cost (optional)		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
Money boxes 998 -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Details
Signature
LadyMaureen Edwards		 Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Print Name
LadyMaureen Edwards		 When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
LadyMaureen Edwards LadyMaureen Edwards 10/10/2024

CCXX R2 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/ members of Sir Gareth Edwards Cancer Charity On accounts for the year 31/12/2023 Charity no 1196148 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1-2

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 I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement 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.

Signed:[Huw Thomas ] Date: 10/10/2024

Name: Huw Thomas

Relevant professional FCA qualification(s) or body (if any):

Address: 14 Severn Road Porthcawl CF36 3LW

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).

1

October 2018

IER

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

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October 2018

IER