2024-05-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 01 06 2023 To 31 05 2024

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Military vs Cancer Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1199115 Charity's principal address Gresley House Ten Pound Walk Doncaster Postcode DN4 5HX

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	Carri Nicholson	Chair	From August 2023
	Peter Moody		Fullyear
	Michael Howarth		Fullyear
	Gareth Evans		From August 2023
	Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
	Name		Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

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

David Bathgate - CEO

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

CIO Foundation Model

Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Trustees provide governance for the charity How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Elected by agreement of current trustees Trustee selection methods

• (eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

• policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;

• the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;

• relationship with any related parties;

• trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

Military vs Cancer aims to provide relief to persons in need, by reason of ill-health due to the effects of cancer throughout the British Isles, by advancing any lawful charitable purpose at the discretion of the trustees and in particular but not exclusively to make grants to organisations who deliver diagnosis, treatment, care, research, education and emotional support to patients and families during the ongoing stages of their cancer journey and to provide or make available facilities and services for cancer patients, their families and formally appointed carers and any other

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projects or initiatives which the trustees may decide. Issued 22 grants to personnel from the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, Veterans and immediate families.

Helped 22 individuals and their families Provided £44,224.37 of financial support

Provided timely information to families in support of their diagnosis

Engaged with Senior Military officials in support of providing much needed information to those with a cancer diagnosis. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

You may choose to include Objectives: further statements, where relevant, about: Support for Cancer Patients and Families:  policy on grantmaking; Provide financial assistance, counselling, and support services to military personnel, veterans, and their families affected by cancer. Ensure that  policy programme related those in the military community have access to the best possible care and investment; resources during their battle with cancer.  contribution made by Cancer Awareness and Prevention: volunteers. Promote awareness of cancer risks, early detection, and prevention strategies within the military community. Educate military personnel on the importance of regular health check-ups and a healthy lifestyle to reduce cancer risks. Building a Supportive Community: Foster a strong network of support among military families, offering a sense of community and shared purpose in the fight against cancer. Engage with other charitable organisations, healthcare providers, and government agencies to amplify the support to the Armed Forces Community. Activities: Annual Events: Host high-profile events such as the Summer Ball, charity dinners, and

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auctions to raise funds and awareness. Organise community-based events like Armed Forces Day Events and challenges that encourage participation and support.

Support Networks: Work alongside peer support groups for military cancer patients and their families, offering a space to share experiences and advice. Provide access to mental health resources and counselling to help individuals cope with the emotional challenges of a cancer diagnosis.

Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

Fundraising Success: Raised £195,700 through various events and campaigns, directly supporting the Armed Forces Community.

Community Engagement: Strengthened ties with the military community and the wider public, raising awareness of cancer issues and promoting health and wellness.

High-Profile Events: Organised successful events such as the Summer Ball, Armed Forces Day Rugby Event and Peak District Challenge bringing together key figures from the defence industry and beyond to support the cause.

Collaborative Partnerships: Established and maintained valuable partnerships with sponsors, such as ET Payroll, Hydrocert, Repic, Recycling Lives and GAP NE enhancing the impact of the charity’s efforts.

Support: Gained the support of high-profile entertainers like Richard Jones, helping to elevate the charity’s profile and reach a broader audience.

Expansion of staff: Expanded our knowledge base by having 2 extra trustees and 2 extra patrons join us, offering more resources and assistance to those affected by cancer within the Armed Forces Community.

Section E Financial review

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Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

The Board of Trustees have determined that one of the Key Performance Indicators for the new Chief Executive (commenced duties on 1[st] July 2024) will be to establish a reserve equivalent to 6 months bare-bones operating costs within 18 months of his appointment.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

None

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

• the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);

• how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;

Our principal source of funds is from fundraising activities such as the Great North Run, Summer Ball, Armed Forces Day Rugby Event and our annual physical challenge.

The key objectives of the charity were and still are to raise our profile whilst supporting the increasing numbers of grant applications we receive. The appointment of staff (paid and unpaid) allows us to maintain the required functions such as administration and event management.

• investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Dominic Banner Full name(s) Caroline Anne Nicholson Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair of the Board of Trustees Trustee etc)

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Date 2610812024 2710812024 TAR March 2012

Annual Financial Report Military vs Cancer (Charity No. 1199115) For the period ended May 31 , 2024 ' Military Cancer

Military vs Cancer Financial Activities Charity Number 1199115 Military vs Cancer 01 June 2023- 31 May, 2024 Totsl kncom• Total Incomo 195.700 Cost ofs*% Totsl Cost ofathM•s 76A97 Expendllureb Total Expertditur•8 103.125 NBiOp8rallng 15,978 NetOth¢rln¢ome Trlét IncorndlExpondlluTo1 16.m

Military vs Cancer Charity Number 1199115 Balance Sheet As of May 31, 2024 Mi litary vs Cancer Total 9.570 ,098 10,918 18.2S6 Cash at bk In haryj Deblus Other ¢Jr￿￿t as Totsl CwrentA888ts Crndltors: am￿nIs￿lIng d￿WIthIN 0￿Y00r Tr0¢￿it0￿ Othw Cr￿￿ Total Gredltm.. amoyntsfalllng due vAthln onoyear Net ¢uNent 8s8ds i¥a)Mfj881 94.842 Tctsl Cr•Jitcn'. #JTh)urt8 fall￿0 due aft¥ongyaar Total neta88ats IllabSlldeBI 94934 Charlty fund¥ OpJning Balanc• SuWusllD8fKitI Total Charity funds 78.956 15.978 Approved By Trustees Trustee name Trustee Signature Date

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Roport to the trustee81 membgrs of Military V Can￿r On accounts for the year ended 31105124 Charity no (if any) 1199115 Set out on page$ 3to6 (remember io nclude Ifie pagè numbers pf addilirjnai sbAel%i I report to the trustees on my examination of the a¢¢ounts of the above Charity {'the Trust") for the year ended Respon81bllStl•s and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation ba81$ of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (°theAd). 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. I have completed my examination. l confirm that no material matters have ome to my attention in connection with th8 examination which gives me Cause to believe that in. any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or Ihe accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examinerfs statement I have no ¢on¢ems and have com8 across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should te drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the wo in the brackets if thay do not apply. Signed: 2811112024 Namo: Mark Curry Relevant professional quallfication(s) or body (If any): FCCA Address: Gap House, Nest Road, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE10 OES Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight matters of ¢on¢em {see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). IER October 2018

Give here brief detalls of any items that the examiner wishes to dlselose. There are no items to disclose. IER October 2018