REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 516462 Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statsments for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 for Llverpool Cancer Care Self Help Group SB&P Chartered Accountants Oriel House 2-8 Oriel Road Bootle Liverpool Merseyside L20 7EP
Liverpool Cancer Care Self Help Group Contents of the Financlal Statements forthe Year Ended 31 March 2024 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examinerfs Report ststement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 9 to 14
Llverpool Cancer Care Self Help Group Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for Ihe year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounling and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charilies preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectlves and aims Objectives and aims Liverpool Cancer Care Self Help Group is an independent registered charity with a single aim.. to help local people affected by cancer improve their health and wellbeing. The Charity operates under the names Liverpool Sunflowers and l or Liverpool Cancer Support Centre. We offer a broad range of support services which refleGt the needs of local people living with cancer. Our target outcomes mirror local and national NHS target outcomes for cancer (encouraging early discharge I reducing emergency admissions I reducing repeat admissions I reducing reliance on prescriptions I reducing DNAS) meaning we can be confident that our work reduces the burden on the local NHS. The SeNiS we offer are free or highly subsidised to ensure that beneficiaries have Ihe support they need. Anyone over the age of 18 who lives in Merseyside and is affected by cancer can register with us. We monitor their progress and over 98V/o of our clientele have reported Improved overall health, fitness and wellbeing. All the Services we provide aim to help our clients maintain or improve their physical and mental wellbeing and encourage a healthy lifestyle. The seNices reflect the changing needs of local people and reflect the latest research in complementary therapies. We continue to offer Cancer rehabilitation exercise classes, counselling, complementary therapies, day relreat5, art therapies, support groups and social opportunities. In the past year we have also run courses in stress management, mindfulness, relaxation and breath-work. Our seNices have been enhanced Ihis year by working in partnership wilh other charities. We have continued to support Ihe work of the Charity through voluntary donations by service users towards the cost of providing sessional activities and we have also continued to develop the frjotprinl of the Charity through the development of partnership and cooperation with other charities We have estsblished a funding model that draws on a diverse mix of sources from granls, donors and fundraising events which is providing a sustainable pathway for development. The charity has continued to grow its service provision, both increasing the number of service users and improving on the delivery of perfomiance targets. Public benefit When planning activities for the beneficiaries of the charity, the trustees are mindful of the charity commissions guidelines on publiG benefit. Page 1
Liverpool Cancer Care Self Help Group Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities Our SeNices In the period from April 23 until March 2024 we registered 424 service users bringing our service user numbers to 1479 who regularly access our services. We provided over 12000 hours of health crisis interventions to 1409 different people in the form5 of Gounselling, exercise, peer support, lunches, relaxation and complementary therapies. Referrals and Partnerships This Financial Year we signed up on average 50 new clients eath month, around 80 % of which have been referred from cliniciansl health and wellbeing professionals. The increase in refeal$ is due to.. The increase in the number of local people needing health and wellbeing support The strain experienced by NHS and local authority services leading to long wailing lists Stemming from 2, an increased willingness by clinicians to adopt the social prescribing model. The closure of other charities and services Sin 2020 The development of relationships with key referral agencies during 2023 We now receive regular referrals every week from Macmillan, Citizens Advice Bureau, Liverpool Bereavement Service. Talk Liverpool, DWP, LCVS, Sefton CVS, and several GP nelworks. Of note we sign up on average 8 NHS staff every month lo receive counselling or other support services. These referrals come to us from a team of NHS clinical psychologists tasked wilh supporting NHS staff with a new referral stream coming from the Liverpool Royal Hospitals occupational health team - We are indeed now considered to be one of the city's key social prescribing Servi providers. With this increase in client sign up we have seen a shift in the profile of our client cohort. We have seen a reduction in the average age, an increase in our geographic reach, an increase in the number of clients who are working, an increase in Ihe number of people coming lo us with a health issue other than cancer. Counselling Service Since the end of lockdown our counselling service has grown and grown. In the last 12 months we have seen further increase in the size of our counselling team which is now operating at full capacity in terms of room availability and staff coverage. We have been able to continue to develop our counselling service thanks to good volunteer management, recruitment, and in particular retention. The profile of the counselling team now looks very different to 2020. We have currently 32 volunteer counsellors, 15 of whom are fully qualified, (the remainder being students on placement) and all but one of whom completed their clinical placements with us. The relention of qualified counsellors has strengthened and improved our team in the following ways: On a daily basis there is a qualified Gounsellor availab16 to help mentor students We have been able to take on clients wilh more complex needs We have been able to meet the never ending demand for counselling, and increased referrals from all sources. We have been able to extend our counselling hours into the evenings on the days a week. Referrals continue to arrive weekly, and we have seen no drop in the demand for counselling. Over the last 12 months we have started to work with a number of new referrers including New Start, James's Place, Love Jasmine, Torus Housing and others. WE have seen an increase in the number of people referred directly by Merseycare and estimate Ihal 500/0 of our counselling dients have already had some level of intervention from MerseyGare which they deemed ineffective. In addilion to counselling, we added this year a monthly Grief Group which meets on a Saturday each month. This group was started as we had identified a need for early grief intervention. Counselling is not recommended until 6 months post bereavement but every week we receive a large number of requests from people recently bereaved, for counselling. After the first few meetings this group is growing well and we expect it lo become a permanent feature of our offer. We see no slowing in the number of applications we receive weekly from students wanting to complete their clinical placements wilh us and in the last year we have seen 24 students graduate from placement with us. We believe our reputation as a training provider for counselling placements is excellent. In the coming year we have plans to further develop the training we offer our volunteer counsellors, to include (as well as Suicide Prevention training) Advanced Safeguarding and CBT. Page 2
Liverpool Cancer Care Self Help Group Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 By far our most in demand setvice since reopening Ihe ntre has been counselling. Prior to Covid the charity employed one full time counsellor and would host one counselling student on placement at any one time. Our Psychotherapy team has continued to grow over the last 12 months, currently comprising: One part time contracted counsellor Thirteen fully qualified part time volunteer counsellors Twelve counselling students completing clinical placements We are also able lo offer hypnotherapy, which is helpfvl to clients seeking solutions to anxiely, pain management, trauma resolution etc. We have three therapists qualified and insured to deliver hypnotherapy. Since the pandemic began demand for counselling has been increasing every month. NHS and local authority waiting lists for counselling stretch into several months, leaving many people struggling lo cope mentally and emotionally. Referrals to Sunflowers for counselling have been growing and continue to grow, as we remain the only seNice in Liverpool which can offer instant access to counselling for those facing health crisis. During 2023 we developed relationship5 Wlth local counselling training providers including Edge Hill University, LJMU, Soulhport College, RASA and City of Liverpool College, resulting in an increase in the number of counselling students applying to us for placement, and in time, a much increased team size. Over the last 12 months we have conlinued to work with our existing college partners to offer clinical plaGements to students completing their counselling training and qualifications. As well as our existing local partners we have become an approved placement provider for Leeds University, University of Cumbria, Sl Helen's College and a number of other smaller local independent training providers. Over the last 12 months 18 students have completed their clinical training with us, many of whom have stayed with us as qualified volunteers, other having gained full time employment with other local counselling providers. We should not underestimate the importance of our Cancer Support group which meets weekly on a Wednesday morning. In tems of the hugely positive impact it has on the menlal health of those who attend. This group was started to meet huge demand following the end of lockdown in 2021. sin then it has gone from strength to strength, and the informal, relaxed social group receives consistently high praise and posilive feedback from those who attend. This group provides much needed social contact for many, including those who have felt their wellbeing and mental health damaged by lockdowns and shielding. The group provides a place for people to meet other people affected by cancer, and to form supportive friendships, we have the pleasure of watching develop. Old Services and New Over the last year we have seen some changes in our weekly classes as two of our instructors moved on to new ventures, but in their place, we have welcomed new instructors who have quickly become popular. Our exercise classes conlinue to be well attended, and we have added meditation classes to the timetable. We have welcomed new complementary therapy volunteers who provide massage and reflexology. Our Wednesday Support Group continues lo go from strength to strength, offering a safe Spa for people coping wilh. or recovering from chronic illness. The numbers attending on a weekly basis have increased year upon year since inception in 2021. We continue to offer Pilates, Tai chi, box-fit and yin yoga and have retained two new highly qualified sessional teachers and added a pain management exercise class and Relaxation yoga which have been very popular. We have added an extra wellbeing support group on a Thursday aftemoon due to the Our charity aims to offer the servi$ most needed by local people facing cancer or other health crisis. We will continue to develop services in 2024 to help as many local people as possible. Fundraising and Support Fundraising this financlal year has been one of the hardest in recent years, with a lack of funding support for Cancer and counselling in this financial year from major grant making trusts. We have confirmed contributions from The National Lottery for the next 3 years to support our core costs meaning the future years have become slightly protected. Due to the overwhelming need for our seNices, our income froTn charitable activities has increased hugely due to donations of thanks towards the services we are offering. Through trust support for our counselling service, we are able lo ensure that it is not the person that needs the support that has to pay. There have been great fundraising 3rd party even15 this year including donations in lieu of wedding gifts, wonderful marathon runners and a fundraising event in memory of Mary Crosby that funded a counselling room for a year. Page 3
Liverpool Cancer Care Self Help Group Report of the Trustees forthe Year Ended 31 March 2024 Our corporate support has been very active this year with an incredible donation from Bongo's Bingo and ongoing support from PINS Social Club. This fundraising has allowed us lo offer free support for their staff and customers who may be living with a diagnosis. The local Grant Making Trusts that have been able to support us this year have made huge differences to what we are able to offer and we thank them all independently for the impact Ihat we are making with their trusts. Financial Year 24125 is already looking to be our busiest year at the cenlre and wilh new fundraising initiatives to raise funds as well as looking to lebrate our 40th year. FINANCIAL REVIEW Reserrfes policy The charity's policy is to hold a rèserve in addition to restricted funds equivalent to three months, expenditure. The general reserves at the year end amount to £10,567 (2023 £51,190), therefore not at a level to make the reserves policy. The Truslees are keeping the forecasted income and expenditure closely monitored for the year end to March 2025 and current predictions will see the reserves return to a requiied level inline with the reserves policy. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity's current activities and will reinforce our aim to provide a sustainable servi within the communily. The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to manage exposure to the major risks. Total income amounted to £118,541 (2023 £162,635). Unrestricted funds have decreased in the current year by £40,623, Restricted funds have inGreased by £3,749. The total funds carried fomard at 31 March 2024 amounted to £17.316 (2023 £54.190). STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document A revised Constitution was agreed in October 2017 which was designed to enable the charity to move towards being a Company Limited by Guarantee (company number 11450146). This transition has not yet been completed, pending some revisions to the charitable aims to be agreed wilh the Charities Commission. We are working with our a¢countants to align the accounting dates of the charity and the new Company and intend to agree any final changes to Ihe constitution at a fijture General Meeting. The current Trustees will become the directors of the company subject lo elections at the future AGM. During the year we have maintained stability within the board with numerous strategy sessions to steer the charity in the direclion lo maximise the impact the charity can have within it's communities. Trustees are appointed or reappointed annually in the Annual General Meeting Risk management The tru51ees have a duly to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in Pla to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. Page 4
Liverpool Cancer Care Self Help Group Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Trustees SIu8rt Linsay Speeden (Chairl Mike Carter Karen Williamson Sarah-Louise Mccartney Laura Doherty Daniel Conroy Approved by order of the board of Iruslees on and signed on its behalf by.. S L Speeden - Trustee Page 5
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustses of Liverpool Cancer Care Self Help Group Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Liverpool Cancer Care Self Help Group I report to the charity Iruslees on my examination of the accounts of Liverpool Cancer Care Self Help Group Ilhe Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'lhe Acl'l. I report in respect of my examination of the Trusvs accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Direclions given by the Charity Commission under Section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come lo my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act.. or the accounts do not accord with those records,. or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts sel 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 maller considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have corne across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Suzanne DraperACA FCCA SB&P Chartered Accountants Oriel House 2-8 Oriel Road Boode Liverpool Merseyside L20 7EP Dale= st(1120I5 Page 6
Liverpool Cancer Care Self Help Group Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 31.3.24 Total fLtnds 31.3.23 Total funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 93,233 24,909 118,142 162.531 Investment income 399 399 104 Totsl 93,632 24.909 118,541 162.635 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities general 134,255 21.160 155,415 154,239 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE} 140.623) 3.749 (36,8741 8,396 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 51.190 3,000 54.190 45.794 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 10,567 6.749 17,316 54,190 The notes forni part of these financial statements Page 7
Liverpool Cancer Care Self Help Group Balance Sheet 31 March 2024 31.3.24 Total funds 31.3.23 Total funds Unreslricled funds Restricted funds Notes FIXED ASss Tangible assets 247 247 351 CURRENT ASSETS Cash al bank 25.467 6.749 32,216 61,552 CREDITORS Amgunls falling due within one year 115.147} 115.1471 17,713) NET CURRENT ASSETS 10.320 6,749 17,069 53,839 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 10,567 6.749 17,316 54.190 NET ASSETS 10.567 6,749 17,316 54.190 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Reslricted funds 10,567 6.749 51,190 3,000 TOTAL FUNDS 17,316 54,190 The fina cias statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue and were signed on ils behalf by.. on S L Speeden - Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements Page 8
Liverpool Cancer Care Self Help Group Notes to the Financial Ststsments for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basls of preparing the financial statsments The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit enliiy under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended PractiGe 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 Slandard 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 Gost convention. Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement lo 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 ¢ommrtting the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a Iransfer 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 Ihat aggregate all cost related to the calegory. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated lo activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Tangible fixed assets Depreciation is provided al the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Fixtures and fittings Computer equipment 25% on reducing balance 250/e on reducing balance Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance wilh 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. Reslrictions 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 noles lo the financial statements. Redundancy and termination payments Redundancy and termination payments are made in line with statutory requirements under employment contracts. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 31.3.24 31.3.23 Donations Legacies Grants 88,659 6.199 23,284 96,731 12.410 53,390 118.142 162.531 Page 9 continued...
Liverpool Cancer Care Self Help Group Notss to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 DONATIONS AND LEGACIES- continued Grants received, included in the above, are as follows: 31.3.24 31.3.23 General Other grants 23,284 {3,530) 56,920 23,284 53,390 INVESTMENT INCOME 31.3.24 31.3.23 Interest receivable 399 104 TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees. remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023. Trustees. expenses There were no 31 March 2023. trustees. expense5 paid frjr the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended STAFF COSTS The average monthly number of employees during the yearwas as follows.. 31.3.24 31.3.23 Management & Admin No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted funds Reslricted funds Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 105,611 56,920 162,531 Investment income 104 104 Total 105.715 56,920 162,635 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities general 79,856 74,383 154,239 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE) 25,859 (17,463) 8,396 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 25,331 20,463 45,794 Page 10 continued...
Llverpool Cancer Care Self Help Group Notes to the Financlal Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 51,190 3,000 54,190 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures and fittings Computer equipment Totals COST At 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024 4,498 7,805 12,303 DEPRECIATION At 1 April 2023 Charge for year 4,407 23 7,545 81 11,952 104 At 31 March 2024 7,626 12,056 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2024 68 179 247 At 31 March 2023 91 260 351 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.24 31.3.23 Trade creditors Taxation and social securily other creditors 24 12,032 3.091 5,163 2.550 15,147 7,713 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds At 31.3.24 At 1.4.23 Unrestricted funds General fund 51,190 (40,623) 10,567 Restricted funds John Moores Foundation Green Mayoral Funding Sport England Lottery National Lottery Leather Sellers Pilkington Trust Charity 2.000 1,000 (2.000) (1,000) 2,083 1,666 2,000 2,083 1,666 2,000 1.000 3.749 6,749 TOTAL FUNDS 54.190 36.8741 17,316 Page 11 continued...
Liverpool Cancer Care Self Help Group Notes to the Financial Ststements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Nel movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund Comic Relief 93,257 375 {133,880) (40,623) 93,632 Restricted funds Steve Morgan Foundation John Moores Foundation Green Mayoral Funding Local Giving Hill Dickinson restricted fund Sport England Lottery National Lottery Leather Sellers Pilkington Trust Charity {134.255) (40,623) 2,000 (2,000) 12,000) 11,000) (500} (4091 (2.9171 {8,334) (1,000) (2,000) (1,000} 500 409 5.000 10.000 3,000 4,000 2,083 1,666 2,000 1,000 24,909 3,749 TOTAL FUNDS 118,541 155,4151 36.874} Comparatives for movement in funds Net movement in funds At 31.3.23 Al 1.4.22 Unrestricted funds General fund 25,331 25,859 51.190 Restricted funds PH Holl John Moores Foundation The Medicash Foundation Lottery Main Grants Green Mayoral Funding 4,550 2,083 5,500 8,330 (4,550) {83) {5,500) {8,330) 1,000 2,000 1,000 20.463 17,463 3,000 TOTAL FUNDS 45.794 8,396 54,190 Page 12 continued...
Liverpool Cancer Care Self Help Group Notes to the Financlal Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 105,715 (79,856) 25,859 Restricted funds PH Holt LCVS Community Impact Fund John Moores Foundation The Medicash Foundation Lottery Main Granls Green Mayoral Funding DWF Local Giving Hemby Trust (4,550) (5,530} 15,083) {5,5001 (48,220) {1.000) (2,0001 (500) 2.000) (4,550) 5,530 5,000 (83) (5.500) 18,330) 1.000 39,890 2,000 2,000 500 2,000 56,920 74,383 17,463 TOTAL FUNDS 162,635 154,239) 8,396 10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES Fees amounting to £3,450 (2023 £3,265) were paid to S.Speeden a trustee of Ihe charity. The fees represent services provided to the charity, they do not represent charges in respect of the services he provides as a trustee. The fees have been agreed and approved by the board of Trustees. 11. RESTRICTED FUNDS PH Holt- a grant awarded as a contribution towards counselling cosls. LCVS - grants awarded to provide online health and wellbeing courses, sessional fees and general running costs. John Moores Foundation- a grant awarded to contribute towards Counselling Managers Salary. The Medicash Foundation - a grant awarded to contribule towards the sessional fees and counselling services. DWF Foundation - a grant awarded lo contribute towards the running costs of the charity. Hemby Local Giving - a grant awarded to contribute towards the sessional fees and counselling seTViCèS. Green Mayoral grants received to help towards costs of green energy and general refvrbishment of the office kitchen. Pillkington Trust Charity- A granl received to conltibute towards the salary of an amelioration officer. Leather Sellers - A grant received to contribute towards sessional fees. National Lottery - A grant received to contribute towards Menlal Health & Wellbeing Services. Sport England Lottery - A grant received lo contribute towards the development of the 'Exerase Rehabilitation Project, to increase health. Hill Dickinson A grant received to cover costs of food and refreshments for a cancer support group afternoon tea. Steve Morgan Foundalion - A donation received to contribute towards running costs. Local Giving - Magic Little Grants - A granl received to contribute towards counselling fees. Page 13 continued..
Llverpool Cancer Care Self Help Gmup Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 12. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS The general (unrestricted) fund may be used at the discretion of the board of trustees in fvrtherance of the charitable company's objects. Comic Relief - A grant received for general sessional costs. Page 14