Charity Registration Number : 1211965
DChanger UK
A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (CIO)
TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
30 SEPTEMBER 2025
DChanger UK
CONTENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
| Legal and Administrative Information | ........................................................................................ | 1 |
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| Trustees' Report | ........................................................................................ | 2 - 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | ........................................................................................ | 5 |
| Balance Sheet | ........................................................................................ | 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | ........................................................................................ | 7 - 8 |
DChanger UK
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Trustees
Mrs Opepo Osanaiye (Trustee) Mr Roy Bello (Trustee) Mrs Elizabeth Bart-Williams - Chair of Trustees
Charity Number Registered Office
1211965
71-75 Shelton Street London
W2H 9JQ
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DChanger UK TRUSTEES'
REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2025.
Trustee's report and financial statements
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2025. 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).
Structure, Governance and Management
DChanger UK is a registered charity established to provide practical, emotional and educational support to individuals and families affected by cancer, with a particular focus on addressing health inequalities and reducing the stigma surrounding cancer within Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities.
The charity is governed by a Board of three Trustees who are responsible for the strategic direction, governance and financial oversight of the organisation. The Trustees work closely with the Founder and Chief Executive Officer to ensure that the charity remains focused on its charitable objectives and delivers services that meet the needs of its beneficiaries.
The Trustees meet regularly throughout the year to review the charity's activities, finances, safeguarding arrangements, risks and future plans.
Objectives and Activities
The principal objective of DChanger UK is to preserve and protect the physical and mental health of individuals affected by cancer by providing information, advice, emotional support and opportunities for peer connection.
The charity seeks to:
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Reduce the stigma and misconceptions surrounding cancer;
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Provide emotional and practical support to people living with, or recovering from, cancer; Support carers and family members affected by a cancer diagnosis;
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Raise awareness of early detection, prevention and healthy lifestyles;
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Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and community organisations to improve access to support services; and
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Reduce loneliness and social isolation experienced by those affected by cancer.
In planning its activities, the Trustees have given due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and are satisfied that the charity's activities continue to deliver tangible benefits to its beneficiaries and the wider community.
Achievements and Performance
During the year ended 30 September 2025, DChanger UK continued to expand its reach and strengthen its support for people affected by cancer.
The charity delivered a range of activities designed to improve wellbeing, reduce isolation and empower individuals through information and peer support. These included:
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Regular peer support and fellowship meetings;
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Specialist awareness and educational sessions delivered by healthcare professionals; Emotional support and befriending services;
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Signposting and referrals to appropriate statutory and voluntary sector organisations; Practical support for individuals undergoing treatment or recovering from cancer; and
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Community engagement initiatives aimed at increasing awareness of cancer prevention, early diagnosis and available support services.
The Trustees were encouraged by the continued growth in participation and the positive feedback received from beneficiaries, many of whom reported increased confidence, improved emotional wellbeing and a stronger sense of belonging through participation in DChanger's activities.
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The charity also continued to strengthen relationships with healthcare professionals, community organisations and volunteers, enabling it to broaden its reach and improve the support available to those living with cancer and their families.
Financial Review
The Trustees are satisfied that the charity remains financially stable and continues to manage its resources responsibly.
Income during the year was generated through donations, fundraising activities, grants and voluntary contributions, all of which were applied in furtherance of the charity's objectives.
The Trustees continue to exercise prudent financial management and monitor expenditure carefully to ensure that charitable funds are directed towards activities that provide the greatest benefit to beneficiaries.
The Trustees are grateful to all donors, supporters, volunteers and partner organisations whose generosity has enabled the charity to continue its important work.
Reserves Policy
The Trustees recognise the importance of maintaining adequate reserves to ensure the charity can continue operating effectively and respond to unforeseen circumstances.
The charity's reserves policy will be developed and reviewed annually, with the aim of maintaining sufficient unrestricted reserves to support ongoing operational commitments while continuing to invest in charitable activities.
Risk Management
The Trustees have considered the principal risks facing the charity and continue to monitor these through regular Trustee meetings.
Key risks include:
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Sustainability of funding;
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Increasing demand for support services;
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Volunteer recruitment and retention;
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Safeguarding of beneficiaries and volunteers;
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Compliance with charity governance and data protection requirements; and
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Organisational capacity as the charity continues to grow.
Appropriate policies, procedures and financial controls are in place to mitigate these risks wherever possible. These are kept in view to ensure statutory compliance and the sustainability of the charity.
Plans for the Future
Looking ahead, the Trustees remain committed to expanding the charity's reach and strengthening the support available to people affected by cancer.
During the coming year, DChanger UK aims to:
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Increase community outreach and cancer awareness programmes;
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Strengthen partnerships with NHS organisations, hospices and community groups;
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Expand peer support and wellbeing activities;
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Secure additional grant funding to enhance service delivery; Increase volunteer recruitment and training; and Continue to challenge stigma and improve awareness of cancer within underserved communities.
The Trustees remain committed to ensuring that DChanger UK continues to be a source of hope, encouragement and practical support for individuals and families affected by cancer.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on:
Signed on behalf of the Trustees:
Chair of Trustees:
Mrs Elizabeth Bart-Williams
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Trustees
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
Mrs Opepo Osanaiye (Trustee) (Appointed On: 31/01/2025) Mr Roy Bello (Trustee) (Appointed On: 31/01/2025)
Mrs Elizabeth Bart-Williams - Chair of Trustees (Appointed On: 31/01/2025)
Trustee's responsibilities statement
The trustees, who are also the directors of Charity For Dchanger Uk for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company Law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
This report was approved by the trustees and signed on its behalf by:
Mrs Elizabeth Bart-Williams - Chair of Trustees
Date : 23 July 2026
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DChanger UK
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
| Recommended categories by activity Income and endowments from: Notes Donations and legacies 2 Total Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitableactivities 3 Total Net income Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds £ 31,722.40 31,722.40 1,594.91 28,390.65 29,985.56 1,736.84 1,736.84 4,859.36 6,596.20 |
Total Funds 2025 £ 31,722.40 |
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| 31,722.40 | |||
| 1,594.91 28,390.65 |
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| 29,985.56 | |||
| 1,736.84 | |||
| 1,736.84 4,859.36 |
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| 6,596.20 |
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DChanger UK
BALANCE SHEET
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
| Recommended categories by activity Current assets Notes Cash at bank and in hand 5 Total current assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 6 Net current assets Total net assets Funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds 7 Restrictedfunds 7 Endowment funds 7 Totalfunds |
Total Funds 2025 £ 6,896.20 6,896.20 300.00 6,596.20 |
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| 6,596.20 | ||
| 4,859.36 - - |
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| 6,596.20 |
For the year ended 30 September 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 23 July 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
Mrs Elizabeth Bart-Williams - Chair of Trustees
Date : 23 July 2026
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DChanger UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Charity for DChanger UK is a Charitable Incorporated Organization (CIO) in Charity Commission for England and Wales. The registered office is 79 Whernside Close, London, SE28 8HB.
1. Accounting Policies
The principal accounting policies adopted by the Charity, which is a public benefit entity, in the preparation of the accounts are as follows.
1.1 Basis of preparation
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the inclusion of charitable properties and fixed asset investments and investment properties at valuation.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with “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) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
These accounts are presented in pounds sterling and rounded to the nearest pound.
1.2 Going concern
The Trustees have prepared financial projections, taking into consideration the current economic conditions and have, at the time of approving these accounts, a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.
2. Income from Donations and Legacies
| Analysis Donation and gifts Macmillan Grant Total 3. Expenditure on Charitable Activities Analysis Bank charges Charitableevent Consumable materials Travel and subsistence Total SupportCosts |
Unrestricted funds £ 17,222.40 14,500.00 31,722.40 Unrestricted funds £ 81.74 22,836.30 1,616.68 1,144.22 25,678.94 2,711.71 28,390.65 |
Total funds 2025 £ 17,222.40 14,500.00 |
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| 31,722.40 | ||
| Total funds 2025 £ 81.74 22,836.30 1,616.68 1,144.22 25,678.94 2,711.71 |
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| 28,390.65 |
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4. Support Costs
| 4. Support Costs | |
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| Analysis Support Costs Advertising and marketing Office and general expenses Software and IT support Subscription Telephone and Internet Website cost Insurance Printing, stationery and postage Governance Costs Accountancy and bookkeeping Legal and professional fee |
Total funds 2025 £ 339.14 521.30 175.88 118.69 237.32 588.10 212.80 996.59 420.00 696.80 |
| 4,306.62 |
5. Cash at bank and in hand
| 5. Cash at bank and in hand | |
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| Analysis Cash at bank and in hand Total 6. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Analysis of Creditors Accruals and deferred income Total |
Total funds 2025 £ 6,896.20 |
| 6,896.20 | |
| Total funds 2025 £ 300.00 |
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| 300.00 |
7. Charity funds
7.1 Details of material funds held and movements during the CURRENT reporting period
| Fund names Unrestricted funds Total |
Fund balances brought forward £ 4,859.36 |
Income £ 31,722.40 |
Expenditure £ 29,985.56 |
Fund balances carried forward £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6,596.20 |
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