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2024-12-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1207377

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Period 11 March 2024 to 31 December 2024

for

Ball Tampering Allowed Trust

Wright Vigar Limited Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers 15 Newland Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1XG

Ball Tampering Allowed Trust

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Period 11 March 2024 to 31 December 2024

Page
Report of the Trustees 1
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8 to 9
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 10

Ball Tampering Allowed Trust

Report of the Trustees

for the Period 11 March 2024 to 31 December 2024

The trustees present their rereport with the financial statements of the charity for the period 11 March 2024 to 31 December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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).

Trustee Report 2024

Ball Tampering Allowed Trust – Lads & Dads Vs Cancer

Prepared By Simon Burrows BSc(Hons) ACA – Chair of Trustees Founder Paul Ferriday

Honorary President – Michael Atherton OBE. Broadcaster, Journalist and Former England Cricket Captain.

Background

Following a lifesaving operation in March 2021 to remove a six-ounce aggressive metastasis secondary cancer tumour, the founder felt compelled to try to do more to support worthwhile cancer causes and try to positively change the stereotype associated with men’s attitudes towards life threatening cancer symptoms.

His personal cancer started back in 2008, when unexpectedly he was diagnosed with advanced testicular cancer necessitating the removal of his testicles, and subsequently in 2019, the removal of several lymph nodes. The objective of the trust is to raise awareness and[1] ambitiously attempt to destigmatize the outdated male attitude towards serious illness and earlier prevention. In addition, to raise funds to support local Northwest community serving hospice facilities, with an emphasis on improving palliative care facilities for the benefit of the patient, their family and loved ones.

Purpose

Charitable objects

The objects of the CIO are: the relief of sickness and the preservation and protection of good physical and mental health of men with or at risk of testicular cancer and their families in the United Kingdom, in particular but not exclusively through the provision of patient education, advice information and support services and the funding of research into testicular cancer, its causes and treatment, the useful results of which will be published for the public benefit.

Mission:

To reduce male cancer fatality rates, destigmatize outdated male attitudes towards cancer, specifically encourage regular self and professional medical examinations. Promote physical and mental health awareness for men at risk of testicular and prostate cancer in the UK.

Activities:

Education, Raise Awareness and Raise Essential Funds for the purpose of donations. Provide employee wellbeing talks, male sports club’s talks, promotional advertising and raise funds to donate to northwest community-based cancer care facilities.

Legal Structure

Type: Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) Model: Foundation Model · only charity trustees are voting members. Date of Constitution: 1st March 2024 Location: England Registered Charity No 1207377

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Trustee Governance

Minimum Trustees: 3 plus direction and input from founder Paul Ferriday. Founder is considered as Key Management Personnel of the charity.

A business plan with associated budget is prepared by the Founder and Chair of Trustees, reviewed and authorized by the Trustees Board.

Maximum Trustees: 12

All trustees must operate in the best interests of the charity with an understanding of the mission and their individual and collective fiduciary responsibilities. Trustees are nominated by the founder, and/or any serving trustee for future consideration based on experience and specific expertise, that can assist the Trust to achieve its mission and objectives. As a minimum all trustees accept the following core responsibilities:

Trustees' Financial Duties - Trustees must prepare accurate annual reports and financial statements to ensure transparency.

Asset Safeguarding - Trustees are responsible for protecting the charity’s assets from misuse or loss.

Regulatory Compliance - Trustees ensure the charity’s accounts comply with relevant laws and financial regulations. Accountability and Integrity - This statement emphasizes trustees’ accountability for maintaining financial integrity in reporting

Initial Trustees:

Simon Burrows – Chair ACA- over 40 years of business experience Michael Burton – Business Owner and President of Morley Rugby Union Dexter Fitton – Former Lancashire County Cricket Player David Hartley – Business Owner and Managing Director MTX Contracts Ltd. Jane Ferriday – Wife of Founder and former senior business manager at both ITV & BBC .

Initial Term: 3 years

Trustee Responsibilities & Duties :

Financial Management

Income Use: Solely for charitable purposes.

No Profit Distribution: No dividends or bonuses to members.

Accounts prepared and reviewed by professional appointed independent examiner – Wright Vigar

Decision-Making

Trustee Meetings Initially 6-month Intervals, potentially updated to Quarterly in line with Trust growth and development:

All decision making and intent is made in accordance with and understanding of the responsibilities associated with being a registered charity trust, respecting and following the guidelines associated with being a member of the Charity Commission.

Reserves Policy

The trustees have established a reserves policy to ensure the long-term financial stability of the charity and to protect its activities in the event of unforeseen financial difficulties.

The charity aims to maintain unrestricted reserves at a level which is sufficient to:

The target level of reserves is set at £20,000 This level is reviewed annually in light of the charity’s financial position, future plans, and risk profile.

As at the year-end, the charity held unrestricted reserves of £56,760, which the trustees consider to be above the target level. The trustees will continue to monitor reserves and adjust the policy as necessary to reflect changing circumstances.

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Public Benefit Statement

The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. In planning and delivering the charity’s activities, the trustees have ensured that the charity’s aims are carried out for the public benefit and that its services are accessible, inclusive, and aligned with its charitable objectives. The trustees regularly review the charity’s impact to ensure that it continues to meet the needs of its beneficiaries and delivers meaningful outcomes in line with its mission.

In line with the Ball Tampering Allowed Trust Mission Statement: Our aim is to reduce male cancer fatality rates, destigmatize outdated male attitudes towards cancer, specifically encourage regular self and professional medical examinations. Promote physical and mental health awareness for men at risk of testicular and prostate cancer in the UK.

Furthermore, provide education, increase awareness and raise essential funds for the purpose of donations. Provide employee wellbeing talks, male sports club’s educational talks, promotional advertising and raise funds to donate to northwest community-based cancer care facilities.

Financial Achievements to date

In the financial year from inception to 31[st] December 2024, the Trust raised over £58,000 in donations, primarily through a lunch in association with MTX Contracts, attended by over 250 people.

There were no charitable donations made by the Charity during the course of the year, and the monies received were held in reserves, having been carefully invested in risk free accounts, in that period.

In the course of 2025, further monies have been raised, and donations made, which will be fully reported upon in those accounts. At the time of writing over £120,000 of funds have now been raised, and £50,000 given to hospices & cancer care centres.

Future Plans

As of October 2025, the impact and value of our achievements to date have been reflected not only from the written acknowledgements received from Springhill, East Cheshire Hospices and Beechwood cancer Care Centre respectively, but also from individuals who have achieved increased life expectancy due to preventative tests carried out during employee wellbeing talks by qualified nursing staff. One male individual was diagnosed with Prostate cancer following a PSA test and subsequent MRI scan, previously unknown the individual has subsequently undergone surgery and chemotherapy and has recently been declared cancer free!

Beyond this we are also attracting media attention recognizing our contribution to the Northwest Community and also establishing notoriety and support of local cricket, rugby and football clubs, providing vital education and awareness to the community playing membership, volunteers and supporters.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number

1207377

Principal address

2 Pownall Barns Warford Lane Knutsford WA16 7AY

Trustees

S R Burrows D Hartley Ms J L Ferriday M Burton J D Fitton

Independent Examiner

Wright Vigar Limited Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers 15 Newland Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1XG

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Bankers

CAF Bank 25 Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 30 October 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

S R Burrows

S R Burrows (Oct 30, 2025 13:41:54 GMT)

........................................................................ S R Burrows - Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Ball Tampering Allowed Trust

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Ball Tampering Allowed Trust

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Ball Tampering Allowed Trust (the Trust) for the period 11 March 2024 to 31 December 2024.

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 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all 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

  2. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content 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.

Paul Colcomb

Paul Colcomb (Oct 30, 2025 14:00:39 GMT)

Paul Colcomb FCCA

Wright Vigar Limited Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers 15 Newland Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1XG

Date: 30 October 2025

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Statement of Financial Activities for the Period 11 March 2024 to 31 December 2024

Unrestricte
d fund
Notes £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 58,526
Investment income 2 669
Total 59,195
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Charity 2,435
NET INCOME 56,760
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 56,760

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance Sheet
31 December 2024
Unrestricte
d fund
Notes £
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank 59,160
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
5		 (2,400)
NET CURRENT ASSETS 56,760
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 56,760
NET ASSETS 56,760
FUNDS 6
Unrestricted funds 56,760
TOTAL FUNDS 56,760

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 30 October 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:

S R Burrows

S R Burrows (Oct 30, 2025 13:41:54 GMT)

............................................. S R Burrows - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Period 11 March 2024 to 31 December 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, 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 financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Financial instruments

The Charity only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties, loans to related parties and investments in ordinary shares.

Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and best estimate of the recoverable amount, which is an approximation of the amount that the Charity would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the balance sheet date.

2. INVESTMENT INCOME

INVESTMENT INCOME
£
Deposit account interest 669
SUPPORT COSTS
Governance
Finance costs Totals
£ £ £
Charity 35 2,400 2,435
Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:
Bank charges 35
Accountancy 2,400
2,435

3. SUPPORT COSTS

Included within accountancy is £1,750 for a independent examination and £650 for accountancy services.

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4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 31 December 2024.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the period ended 31 December 2024.

5. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONEYEAR

Other creditors
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS		 Incoming
resources
£
59,195		 Net
movement
in funds
£
56,760		 £
2,400
At
31.12.24
£
56,760
56,760 56,760
Resources
expended
£
(2,435)		 Movement
in funds
£
56,760
59,195 (2,435) 56,760

6. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

7. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

During the year, a donation of £57,560 was received from MTX Contracts Ltd, a company which Mr Hartley is a director and a trustee of the charity.

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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Period 11 March 2024 to 31 December 2024

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Period 11 March 2024 to 31 December 2024
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Investment income
Deposit account interest
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Support costs
Finance
Bank charges
Governance costs
Accountancy
Total resources expended
Net income		 £
58,526
669
59,195
35
2,400
2,435
56,760

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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