cancer fund for children THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Northern Ireland Charity Number: NIC100532 Company Registration Number: NI 049930 HMRC Number: XR 29768 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN CONTENTS Officers and Professional Advisors Report of the Board of Trustees Independent Auditors' Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Cash Flow Statement Notes to the Financial Statements Pages 3 4-34 35-38 39 40 41 42-54 2 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN OFFICERS AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS Trustees/Directors as at 17th November 2025 Cormac Owens Pádraic Ó Giolláin Peter O'Brien Dr. Robert Johnston Robin McCormick Donal Hutchinson Alice Nugent Nuala Reid caroline McGroan Caroline Feeney (appointed 23 May 2025) Gerry Halfpenny (resigned 11 November 2024) Rory Best (resigned 21 March 2025) Peter Shields (resigned 21 March 2025) Directors are appointed in accordance with the provisions laid down in the Memorandum and Articles of Association. Chairperson Peter O'Brien Treasurer Pádraic O Giolláin Company Secretary Jennifer Skeggs Chief Executive Phil Alexander Registered Office Curlew Pavilion Portside Business Park Airport Road West Belfast, BT3 9ED Northern Ireland Charity Number NIC100532 Company Registration Number NI049930 HMRC Number XR29768 Auditors Bankers Moore (N.I.) LLP Danske Bank Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditor PO Box 183 Donegall Square Nortl Donegall Square West Belfast, BT1 5GB Belfast, BT1 6JS Solicitor Bank of Ireland A&L Goodbody LLP 4/8 High Street 42-46 Fountain St Belfast, BT1 2BA Belfast BT1 5EF 3 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Chairperson Statement The chairman presents his statement for the year. We are delighted to present the 2024-25 Annual Report of Cancer Fund for Children. It was a very special year for the charity as we continued to deliver on our mission that no children should face cancer alone. Cancer Fund for Children delivered support to a record number of children and their families. We supported 962 individual families and received 293 new family referrals during the year. 521 families availed of a short break at Daisy Lodge Newcastle. Sadly, during the year, 83 people we supported passed away due to cancer. We are continuing to offer bereavement support to their families as they come to terms with their grief. The year 2024/25 has been one of significant impact, change, growth and development, as well as a period of reflection and celebration. This year we recognised 10 years of support offered at Daisy Lodge, a critical milestone for the organisation and the thousands of families that have crossed our doors. Over the past three years we have developed a range of services to better meet the needs of children, young people and their wider families. This has included enhanced support for families attending short breaks at Daisy Lodge with quicker access for those who are at end of life or with a palliative diagnosis and ongoing follow up where needed. We have developed new and enhanced services for parents both in the community and at Daisy Lodge, with dedicated individual support and groupwork on offer, as well as ongoing peer connection opportunities. We have sought to do the same for those that are bereaved as a result of cancer and have further developed our groupwork programmes for young people and launched a unique video which highlights this specific area of our support. We have also developed our service offering to teenagers and young adults during their time in hospital, working with our charity partners and health service colleagues to further develop unique programmes, interventions and support. This year we have focused heavily on better understanding our work, placing it within a unique model and framework, culminating in a public launch of our 'Informal Therapeutic Support' model. As a charity Cancer Fund for Children is well connected across the cancer sector. We have been a founding member of the newly established Cancer Coalition in Northern Ireland (NI), as well as an active member of the AYA Service in NI. We are regularly meeting and contributing to developments, discussions and relevant policy with Department of Health officials and others. Cancer Fund for Children continued to support the work of its sister organisation, Cancer Fund for Children Ireland, by providing administrative and management support to help develop services on an all-island basis. A hospital and community team are now operational in every county throughout the island alongside an active fundraising team. The development and construction of a second Daisy Lodge will also commence in August 2025. We are so grateful to our volunteers, community and corporate partners who have walked, jumped, ran, cycled, dived, read and sang for us throughout the year in support of all children and families impacted by cancer. We continue to develop a funding strategy that ensures the organisation is sustainable and responsive to the changing needs of our children and 4 We continue to focus on governance and ensure that this organisation is run to the highest standards. Various Sub Committees support the Board in the appropriate oversight of our services and general running of the organisation. Finally, thank you to our amazing team who come to work every day with a passion to support our children and their families. It is very special to see this level of care and attention, and it is reflected in the amazing feedback we receive about so many of our staff. What each of you do makes such a difference. Thank you! PeterO baier Peter O'Brien 25/11/25 Chairperson THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (C'TD) The Board of Trustees (who are also Directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) have the pleasure of presenting their annual report and the audited financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. The financial statements have been prepared based on the basis described in the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's constitution, applicable law and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice which applies 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). Objectives and Activities Objectives and Activities The principal object for which the Company is established is for the relief of need by reason of ill-health amongst children, and the families of children, anywhere in the world, who are adversely affected by cancer through the provision of practical, social and emotional support insofar as is charitable under the laws of Ireland. Objectives 1. to provide support (including but not limited to practical, emotional and psychosocial support for all children and young people (0-24 years) diagnosed with cancer, their parent or other primary carer diagnosed with cancer alongside their families throughout Northern Ireland and Ireland with a view to reducing isolation, improving wellbeing and equipping individuals to cope better with the impact of a cancer diagnosis, alongside improving family relationships, reducing stress and anxiety and promoting independence; 2 to provide families dealing with a cancer diagnosis, a palliative/terminal cancer diagnosis, or families bereaved through cancer with relief, care, and support through a range of facilities including our therapeutic short break centre, Daisy Lodge and residential centre, Narnia. Therapeutic breaks promote rest and relaxation, teamed with unique psychosocial support specifically tailored to each family. They are designed to improve wellbeing, build precious memories, and facilitate families spending quality time together. 3 lo provide time sensitive and age-appropriate support (including but not limited to practical, emotional and psychosocial support to children and young people who are dying as a result of cancer, their siblings and those children and young people who have a parent dying from cancer, offering continuity of care through ongoing bereavement support to each family. 4 To provide a range of opportunities for children, young people, and parents/primary carers impacted by cancer to meet one another and share experiences. 5 To provide safe spaces were children, young people and families can talk openly about the impact that cancer has on their lives, and work with them at a local, regional and national level to advocate and lobby for improvements in cancer care and support. 6 To raise public awareness of the impact of childhood cancer and the impact of a parental cancer diagnosis on a child or young person. 6 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (C'TD) Vision and Mission Our vision is that no child should face cancer alone. Our mission is to connect, empower, and strengthen children and families so they are better equipped to deal with the emotional impact of cancer: • We connect children and their families with the right people, so they do not have to face cancer alone. • We empower children and their families to identify and develop the resources they need to cope with cancer. We strengthen children and their families by creating space and time for them to be together. We do this by providing telephone support, individual in person support in the hospital and community, facilitating group work and providing short breaks at Daisy Lodge. Values At Cancer Fund for Children, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They shape our vision and drive our mission, guiding our decisions, actions, and relationships. Our values define who we are, how we behave and how we collaborate with others. Powerful Connections: Powerful connections are at the core of our organisation. We nurture impactful connections between the young people and families we support, with our communities and stakeholders, and across our all-island staff team. pushing boundaries, we make extraordinary things possible. Courage: We have the courage to lead and have difficult conversations. We embrace open communication and address sensitive topics, always with the intent of empowering those we support and those we work alongside. Compassion: Compassion guides our work to create safe spaces, offer genuine care, and approach others with kindness. We aim to ensure every person we interact with feels seen, heard, and supported Integrity: We build trust through honesty and openness, upholding the highest standards of transparency and accountability, and ensuring our actions reflect our words and beliefs. Collective Responsibility: Each one of us plays a vital role in achieving our collective goals. We take personal ownership of our actions and support each other to ensure that as a team, we reach our shared vision. Our Organisational Priorities over the next five years: 1. We will continue to offer support to children diagnosed with cancer (0-24 years old) alongside their families. 2. We will continue to offer support to children who have a parent diagnosed with cancer in NI (0-18 years old). 3. We will continue to offer short breaks to families from across the island of Ireland in Daisy Lodge, Co. Down. 7 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (C'TD) 4. We will develop a range of service that support children diagnosed with cancer (aged 0-24 years old) and their families in the hospital and community setting throughout Ireland 5. We will build a second Daisy Lodge in Co. Mayo and ensure it is supported with a sustainable fundraising programme. 6. We will ensure the voices of children and young people are at the heart of Cancer Fund for Children. Children have an important role to play in advocating for their peers and championing change across cancer services. Right Support, Right Time, Right Approach We believe in offering timely and tailored support to children impacted by cancer. We are flexible and informal in our approach, assessing the unique needs of every child and family we serve to ensure they are offered the right support at the right time. A new Strategy for 2026-2035 In January 2025, with the pro bono support of Deloitte, we began a strategic planning process to guide our vision through to 2035, exploring opportunities throughout Northern Ireland and Ireland. 2025 is the final year of our strategy and the Trustees alongside the Executive Leadership team will work to develop a new 10-year strategy. We Will Strengthen & Improve For the final year of our strategy, we continued to focus on several key areas to ensure Cancer Fund for Children is best placed to deliver on an ambitious growth strategy. These areas include: our people, resources, governance, and infrastructure. Key Strategic Priorities Key Strategic priorities center around six pillars with associated objectives. Each objective is monitored, and progress reported quarterly. Cancer Fund for Children Strategic Pillars Pillar 1 Pillar 2 Pillar 3 Services Engagemen Funding Pillar 4 Awarenes Pillar 5 People Developmen t Pillar 6 Governance will We will listen ensure every to We will We will TWe will We will children develop a amplify the cultivate a ensure that child has and young funding to people voices of well- our access and strategy children, resourced, organisationa Cancer Fund ensure their that young positive, for Children's voice is at the ensures the people and and infrastructure services. heart of our organisatio organisation. is their inclusive and families workplace governance sustainable impacted environmen are fit for and by cancer t that values purpose and responsive. across the and aligned with island of supports our evolving Ireland. our staff and needs and volunteers. aspirations. 8 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (C'TD) ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Services Development The year 2024/25 has been one of significant impact, change, growth and development, as well as a period of reflection and celebration. This year we recognised 10 years of support offered at Daisy Lodge, a critical milestone for the organisation and the thousands of families that have crossed our doors. Over the past three years we have developed a range of services to better meet the needs ot children, young people and their wider families. This has included enhanced support for families attending short breaks at Daisy Lodge with quicker access for those who are at end of life or with a palliative diagnosis and ongoing follow up where needed. We have developed new and enhanced services for parents both in the community and at Daisy Lodge, with dedicated individual support and groupwork on offer, as well as ongoing peer connection opportunities. We have sought to do the same for those that are bereaved as a result of cancer and have further developed our groupwork programmes for young people and launched a unique video which highlights this specific area of our support. We have also developed our service offer to teenagers and young adults during their time in hospital, working with our charity partners and health service colleagues to further develop unique programmes, interventions and supports. This year we have focused heavily on better understanding our work, placing it within a unique model and framework, culminating in a public launch of our 'Informal Therapeutic Support model. We have also worked with local universities, supporting their students in helping us explore and better understand the impact of specific aspects of our work, e.g. our use of complementary therapies, the impact of our individual support for young people who have a parent with cancer and finally, external evaluations of our bereaved groupwork for young people. One of the unique aspects of our service is our holistic and wide-reaching support. Whether young people or parents require support at home, in the community, at hospital or through a stay at Daisy Lodge, Cancer Fund for Children exists to meet this. Support is tailored to meet each family's individual needs. This is now fully supported and enhanced through the work of our connections team, who provide initial, and ongoing sustained telephone support for all families across Ireland. Our service management team are critical to our ongoing excellence in service development and delivery, pushing always to provide exceptional support, enhancing systems and processes and advocating and supporting their teams. As a charity we are well connected across the cancer sector. We have been a founding member of the newly established Cancer Coalition in NI, as well as an active member of the AYA Service in NI. We are regularly meeting and contributing to developments, discussions and relevant policy with Department of Health officials and others. We are actively involved in a partnership initiative led by Marie Curie and other representatives in seeking to improve the support offered to bereaved young people within school settings and have recently joined the children and young people's subgroup in the NI Bereavement Network in the development of a 'Bereavement Charter' for NI. 9 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (C'TD) Ensuring children and young people are at the heart of our organisation/service continues to be a firm commitment and we have developed our youth engagement team to help us ir meeting this obligation and vision. This has provided more opportunities for young people to share their experience and create lasting change and has culminated in numerous events, projects, and campaigns. Overall, our support meets children, young people and families 'where they are' and with sensitivity, warmth, compassion and flexibility. It is focused on building connections, relationships, trust and rapport as we strive to ensure that we can provide the support Our staff and volunteer team are the most valuable resource and this year they have brought an exceptional amount of compassion, commitment, hard work and creativity to managing the demand for support, in meeting the complex needs of young people and families and ir working together as a collective service to ensure holistic support. Hospital Based Support Our work with adolescents and young adults in hospitals across NI continued strongly this year. We now have two Youth Support Workers providing support in all hospitals in NI where adolescents and young adults (AYAs) are being treated for cancer. We provide much needed age-specific support during their stay in hospital, and have introduced monthly groupwork programmes, as well as a short break at Daisy Lodge to enable young adults to meet with others. We do this by working alongside our charity partners. Cancer Fund for Children are one of five charities who work alongside all Health Trusts in NI in the delivery of a comprehensive service for adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer. Supporting Young People and Parents in the Community Our support in the community takes place on an individual basis, when and where children, young people and parents most need it. It is person centred, informal, therapeutic support and provides a space for children/young people/parents to feel comfortable, to develop a trusting relationship, to better understand the emotional impact of cancer and to develop better ways to cope going forward. This flexible approach helps us ensure that the support is based on the needs, interest and learning style of the individual. We also recognise the power and value of peer support and connection. This year we ran a range of groupwork programmes for young people of all ages. We also ran a range of programmes for both young people and parents who have been bereaved through cancer, as well as monthly coffee mornings. We have also introduced monthly coffee mornings for parents and their partners with cancer and parents who have a child with cancer. The team are constantly developing new and engaging ways to connect with young people and parents. Our Care Free Choir continues to meet fortnightly and has grown in size to around 55 regular attendees. The choir provides a unique place of comfort, support and community, with members from as young as eight right through to those in their more senior years. The choir have performed in St. Anne's Cathedral and at several other special occasions. THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (C'TD) Finally, our team have worked alongside a range of other organisations, partners and supporters to run a wide number of diverse events such as family summer and Christmas event at W5 and multiple opportunities with the Belfast Giants, the IFA and others. Type of activity 1:1 sessions for children and young people Sessions for parents/families Ward support sessions Young people actively involved in 1:1 support Telephone contact with families Number of groups for AYA's Groupwork programmes delivered Coffee Mornings Online parental support Description As described As described Hospital based support for young people with our YSW Numbers of young people currently receiving support. As described Numbers of events/evenings for AYA's to meet. As described • Bereaved of a partner • Adults living with cancer/partners Total for 2024/25 811 370 778 189 827 14 9 20 mornings across the year 40 Parents participating • Parents if diagnosed children New all-island programme for 18 Parents met 6 times parents who have experienced the over a 6 month period. death of a child Support in Numbers: Ongoing contact with families - telephone support This has been the first operational year of our connections team. The team manage every aspect of our referral system and are the first point of contact with all families across Ireland. This year has been one of embedding, enhancing our systems and processes and building relationships both internally and across the sector. The team are also actively promoting Cancer Fund for Children at events and conferences across Ireland. The team will help families navigate the support they need within Cancer Fund for Children and refer to supports that may be available within their local community. Critically, they have been a constant source of support and information over the phone for families. The team also lead on our events for families, ensuring there are opportunities for peer connection and celebration. THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (C'TD) Type of Description activity Initial Contact made with families following an initial assessments Total for 2024/25 438 Text professional/self-referral Messaging families (usually done by way of introduction) 1126 Email Contact with families, usually supporting information 227 requests form families or links to resources Calls Ongoing contact with families. Support, check in, talking 2817 through further support options and being a listening ear. Events W5 Summer event - W5 Childhood Cancer Awareness 500 Opportunities Belfast Giants - N. Ireland Soccer Games - Tickets 80 Families Feedback "It was good for my daughter to talk to someone outside the family and be able to speak about her worries and thoughts. It has helped her deal with her emotions and worries and what she feels inside. She is back to being the happy child we had before cancer made an appearance in our lives. " "I feel support benefitted my son to speak to someone outside our family about how he was feeling. He struggles to express how he feels and really benefitted from the tools his Cancer Support Specialist gave him such as the calm bottle and the self-care box." "Having individual support during the last 6 months for my son has been priceless. He has been able to learn to start to open up more about his feelings to me as his mum and to not be afraid of showing them and communicating his needs." "Like she just made me feel comfortable which meant / was able to share what / wanted and feel comfortable in that environment just me and her sitting at the beach listening to the waves" - (Girl, aged 16) "We're very thankful as parents and as a family for the individual sessions our child had." Because you're going through such a stressful, physically and mentally draining time that you just need somebody that you feel is going to wrap their arms around you and your family and tell you it's going to be ok. And that's what you get with Cancer Fund for Children." - (Diagnosed mother) "It's flexible. it facilitates the family in every way possible. It's adaptable to the child, and unique to them. It's done in a non-intrusive, child friendly, family friendly, respectful way." - (Diagnosed mother) 12 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (C'TD) Celebrating 10 years of Daisy Lodge - Supporting families through therapeutic short breaks Since opening the doors of Daisy Lodge in 2014, we have welcomed 4000 families to come and stay with us and to avail of a much-needed short break, often during times of significant distress, upheaval, and uncertainty. Over the past 10 years we have continued to learn, to listen and to sensitively enhance and develop our service in direct response to the needs of young people and their families. Families tell us that time spent at Daisy Lodge has been critical in providing them with the opportunity to be supported, to feel heard, to connect as a family and connect with others in similar situations as well as to get much needed rest and relaxation. They also highlight their gratitude and appreciation for the staff, the setting and services offered whilst staying with us. They leave feeling more relaxed, often more connected and with a greater energy for what may lay ahead. Daisy Lodge has provided families with a vital opportunity to be together in a dedicated supportive space, providing a chance for them to escape from the challenges of cancer or the space to deal with it directly, through challenging conversations and planning for the future. Financial Year 2024/25 Number of families 521 Number of Therapeutic Occupants Workshops 1876 1024 Meals Comp. Therapy/Beauty/Hair 1005 15,102 A short summary of the feedback comments from the 521 families who stayed at Daisy Lodge on a therapeutic short break during the year of 2024/25. We received 100% feedback from these families staying on a therapeutic short break and here are the key findings: • 90% of families felt more hopeful about their future following their short break. • 95% felt better able to manage their family situation. • 96% of families stated time together has strengthened their relationship as a family. • 91% developed their connection as a family. • 97% combined feedback figure for all our Hospitality Services, including catering, diet and experience on offer at Daisy Lodge. Feedback on Short Breaks Seeing our son develop independence in approaching other children and having the ability to play freely has been amazing. Because he's an only child it's difficult to get time apart at home as he always requires interaction - so to allow him the freedom of play with his peers has been phenomenal. The play session on Saturday evening was also lovely; we both really enjoyed it! The facial was something else, Patsy has magic hands. Definitely the baking class. It was so interactive, and the staff just made it all so much fun. Having some treats to enjoy was amazing as well. 13 The baking and the therapies with Brenda. THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (C'TD) The baking and the therapies with Brenda. We love the party games on the first night and my daughter really enjoyed the craft session. The team at Daisy Lodge are amazing. We have been treated with respect and kindness from the second we arrived. Nothing has been too much trouble for the girls, from Emma and Anna to the catering team, to the gentleman who oversees the maintenance that / was chatting to on Friday when we arrived. This experience has been wonderful for both myself and Mason, and I would like to thank you all for all the hard work you put in, especially over a weekend! Thank you so much, we really appreciated it. We had a phenomenal time in Daisy Lodge. The quality and opportunity to relax is second to none. Tollymore Forest was a perfect opportunity to add to such a rewarding time. We would like to thank Emma and her team for making our stay comfortable and memorable. There is so much support and fun for families who are going through the most difficult time and to have time away from that has been invaluable. Youth Engagement One of our strategic pillars within the charity is our commitment and willingness to be a strong and active voice for young people. The role of our Youth Engagement Team is to drive this ambition and to ensure that where possible, the voice of young people is at the heart of the charity and is best placed to influence policy and practice in relation to young people and the impact of cancer on their lives. Youth engagement activity in numbers: Type of activity Community Days Online sessions Numbers for 2024/25 26 Sessions Residential Young ambassador sessions Young people on interview panels Events attended/organised Description Online sessions and meeting with those aged 8- 11 and 12-17. Young people attending in- person engagement events Young ambassadors attending events/opportunities Young people sitting on panels Vumber of events planned andor suppouted e.g. Bog 4 residentials facilitated 29 5 10 Overall individual 960 interventions Our Youth Engagement Team have worked with young people to ensure they have as many opportunities as possible to actively engage, lead and share their experience, both within Cancer Fund for Children and externally. 14 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (C'TD) This year our Young Ambassadors across Ireland have been speaking and attending a significant number of events, from Gala Balls to Board meetings, radio interviews and meeting the government ministers. Our team have worked with external providers to develop a full set of bespoke training videos that will support new ambassadors as they join our team. Young people across our engagement teams have worked with all departments within the organisation to support fundraising, our communications and designs for our new Daisy Lodge. They have sat on interview panels, were active members of our services committees, and supported engagement events for other young people. Most importantly, this year young people developed, created and led on their own key campaigns, highlighting issues that were important to them and other young people impacted by cancer. For example, they helped to create a teenage space at Daisy Lodge, a bespoke comic for young people who may wish to know more about our services, brought to life 'create, colour, connect,' a project to support young people during their time in hospitals and worked on a range of videos for schools so teachers are better able to support young people impacted by cancer. Young people have given their time as young volunteers, they have been a key and active voice for the organisation, and they have challenged us to think differently about how we provide support. "Your support and kindness have meant more to me that I can put into words. It has allowed me to grow in confidence and encouraged me to speak out and make my voice heard and / always felt you had my back and looked out for me and I'll never forget how much that meant to me. Through Youth Engagement you just help and support me - you lifted me...even when going through my tough cancer journey you made it feel lighter - I'll never forget that." (Graduating 12-17 Youth Engagement Group member) "It's a safe place to share and I get listened to." (8-11 Youth Engagement Group member) "I felt very important, like everyone was listening to me." (Services Committee member, 17) "There was a young person on my panel and I just thought that was so cool! I did interviews in my previous job, and we never had young people on the panel, and I came away thinking 'why did we not do that?!' It's really good because the young person is right there and they have lived experience, and young people can see right through you. I just thought there's [young person] ... she's a member of that panel and she's just winning. And all the skills and experience they're getting too." (staff member re. young people on interview panels) "I'd really love to speak about how much I've loved being a Young Ambassador. It has been such a privilege and / will miss it so much and I'm so thankful for you and everyone who has helped me build my confidence and it has been the most enjoyable year ever." (Young Ambassador, 1 Cancer Fund for Children Cancer Fund for Children is here for children and young people diagnosed with cancer or living with a parent or sibling with cancer. We offer informal therapeutic support to families over the phone and in person, in the home, in the community, on the hospital ward and at Daisy Lodge. 15 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (C'TD) Approach to our practice Compassionate We are compassionate in all that we do, providing support with warmth, empathy, kindness and without judgement. Family and young person centred We are family and young person centred. We promote choice and autonomy, for young people and their families. We listen to and ensure that the voices of young people and their families are at the heart of our support. Flexible We are flexible, gentle and open in the way we work; we support young people and their families in different ways, in response to their needs. We have an open culture, welcoming new thinking and approaches. Courageous We believe in the work we do and are committed to being courageous in ensuring we provide the best support possible. We understand the impact of cancer and seek to hold a space for conversations and support that may help family members. Informal therapeutic support model Model of our practice Compassionate Family and young person centred Flexible Courageous Connect • We connect with young people and their families so they can access specific Cancer Fund for Children support e.g. individual support, group activities, breaks and activities at Daisy Lodge and opportunities to connect with others in similar situations. • We connect with young people so they feel heard, understood, less isolated and can access services that will support them. • We connect with families where they are, with compassion and flexibility Nurture We deliver support through the development of trusted relationships, nurtured through: • Developing a clear understanding of support needs • Working in ways that are best suited for each individual/family • Being there in the reality of cancer day to day • Helping families to work on relationships within the family unit • Offering young people and families the opportunity to relate to others in similar situations • Signposting to other organisations and support • Providing access to services that seek to nurture family relations 16 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (C'TD) Understand We work with young people and families to help them understand: Their own feelings and emotions • How other family members are feeling/coping Ways that might help them to better regulate their emotions How to use approaches that might help them to cope better • How others in similar situations are feeling and coping Empower We work with young people and families so they may: • Feel more relaxed • Feel able to use practical ways of coping • Have increased self-awareness and confidence • Feel more able to cope with current circumstances Fundraising 2024/25 was another year of incredible support from our valued supporters, partners and funders. Throughout the year the local community throughout Nihas gone above and beyond to help support children and families impacted by cancer. Engaging Local Communities Grassroot community support is vital to our ability to raise much needed funds and deliver our services to families across NI. We are so grateful to the Irish Football Association for their longstanding support. Through this partnership, Cancer Fund for Children held several bucket collections, received match tickets for the families we support and benefited from brand awareness by being placed in front of72,000 supporters over four home games. Our partnership with Shine Productions raised £15, 133 through collections at Belsonic, CHSQ and Emerge. Our community partnership with Rotary Ireland as the District Governor's charity of the year provided the opportunity to raise awareness of Cancer Fund for Children to all 72 clubs throughout the island of Ireland and raise over €50,000 which was incredible. We were delighted to recruit 10 volunteers to take on the role of Community Champion. Their role will be critical to building our profile and engagement in communities across NI.. We are hugely grateful for the support of families that have been affected by cancer. Over the past year, they have raised funds to help support other families, taking part in marathons, bog runs, abseils and skydives and more. Families also organised their own events including Slieve Donard climbs, head shaves, coffee mornings, cycle challenges, walking initiatives and fun days. We also launched our Daisy Fund over the past year that offers a platform to remember a loved one, whilst raising funds to support other families affected by cancer. Engaging young people through our schools remains a priority and over the past year, we are delighted to have received support from over 185 schools and youth organisations. This year marked 25 years of ReadOn and over 22,000 pupils took part, raising £88,207. In 2024/25, the key highlight in our events and campaigns portfolio was once again our annual Bog Run event. Despite having to reschedule the date due to storms last October, we 17 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (C'TD) welcomed over 400 participants to Castlewellan Forest Park and raised just over £100,000. Other highlights included our amazing Team Daisy supporters participating in numerous local running events, with 230 runners at the Belfast Marathon in May 2024 raising just under £40,000. Developing Individual Giving At the outset of 2024/2025, an Individual Giving and Legacy Manager was appointed to provide leadership for the Individual Giving programme and to oversee the Supporter Care Team. We are grateful for the ongoing commitment of our individual supporters, many of whom contribute via Direct Debit. In 2024/2025, 67% of our donors have sustained their monthly contributions for over ten years, providing us with a reliable and predictable source of income that enables more effective operational planning. In September 2024, Cancer Fund for Children partnered with Mango to offer our Direct Debit supporters an opportunity to increase their gift to support the growth of our services, and providing other donors with an opportunity to give monthly. These initiatives were successful, resulting in 41% of those contacted choosing to increase their monthly contributions (industry benchmark is 30-35%). Payroll Giving has also performed well, achieving a 27% acquisition rate on the existing donor file. The continued generosity of our supporters is essential to the ongoing delivery and development of our work. We are committed to the ongoing refinement of our data management practices. Regular audits and reviews are conducted to ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance with best practice standards. By investing in robust processes and equipping our team with the skills to utilise data effectively, we ensure that all our decisions are informed by accurate information and data insights. Above all, our supporter/donor experience remains at the heart of our work. Every improvement to our processes and every advancement in our data capabilities is guided by our commitment to ensuring that every supporter feels valued, informed, and truly connected to the impact their generosity makes. Driving Impact through Partnerships 2024-2025 was a year of generosity and partnership in NI, with a series of high-profile events and initiatives delivering extraordinary impact for children and families. The Leslie Hughes Gala Ball, organised by Leslie Hughes, with support from Kris Turnball in October was a huge success, raising an outstanding £200,000. Our Liberty IT charity partnership raised over £24,000 in 2024, while the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Mayor's Charity partnership generated more than £80,000. The Henderson's Community Coffee Morning with EUROSPAR & ViVOXTRA raised an impressive £70,000 and continues to be a strong partnership with many other fundraising and gift-in-kind initiatives throughout the year. 18 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (C'TD) Our Twilight Concert raised £19,000 through an incredible evening of celebration that highlighted the need and impact of our work. This event also provides our young ambassadors with an opportunity to share their stories with our supporters and donors. An evening of music and stories has been a very special way to connect all elements of our organisation together for one night a year. This year also saw the launch of our first Dragon Boat Race for corporates, which proved a resounding success. We are excited to build on this momentum and establish it as a key fixture in our annual fundraising calendar. Finally, to mark the 10th anniversary of Daisy Lodge, we hosted a special dinner for high-value donors, corporate partners and gift-in-kind supporters. Rory Best spoke on the night, and it was a very meaningful evening, reflecting on the impact of partners' generosity over the past decade. We are deeply grateful to all our supporters and partners inNI, whose generosity and commitment have made 2024-2025 such a remarkable year. We remain so grateful to our key funders, The Ireland Funds, The Big Lottery Fund, St James Place Foundation, Alan Nappin Foundation, Rank Foundation, Awards for All and Paul Hamill Foundation. The 26 Mountains to Mayo challenge was launched in September 2024 with the first fundraising event, a rugby themed lunch held at Shu Restaurant, Belfast in October. In total, twenty-three business leaders were recruited from across Ireland and the United Kingdom, led by Roger Johnston, Graeme Neill and Mark Dowds. They had a shared vision and goal - to increase awareness of our organisation, connect us with new networks and raise £1million to support our services across Ireland. In this financial year, the team raised £250,616.03. Delivering Excellent Supporter Care The supporter care resources at Cancer Fund for Children were significantly strengthened in the 2024/2025 period. We remain dedicated to upholding the highest standards of supporter care and adherence to our supporter charter, as well as ensuring full compliance with all fundraising legislation and guidance. Throughout 2024/2025, the number of complaints received by the Supporter Care Team remained exceptionally low, <10, and all were managed in accordance with our Complaints Policy. Every complaint was resolved efficiently and satisfactorily. To ensure our supporters have the best experience possible, we are committed to providing timely updates and transparent communication about how their contributions are making a difference. Looking Ahead The external context in which we operate is ever changing with increased competition in raising funds, as well as economic fluctuations and global market and political volatility and so we need to ensure our strategies are agile and improve our ability to adapt and respond effectively to change and challenges, as well as respond quickly to new opportunities. We look forward to developing and launching a new Funding Strategy, with a key focus on building sustainable income over the next five years, to ensure the security and growth of our services into the future. We will strengthen existing income streams and identify new income opportunities, ensuring dynamic and innovative thinking, to affect a step change in 19 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (C'TD) how we raise and secure funds, and how we build and strengthen long term relationships with existing and new donors, funders and supporters. In the coming year we will continue to ensure and strengthen compliance across our fundraising policies and ensure that new team members have a clear understanding of them. Our learnings over the past couple of years point to the need to continue to strengthen our processes to ensure the best delivery of supporter care and we will invest in our resources to do that. Our supporters and volunteers are at the heart of all we do. We will work to ensure they feel their value and are kept updated regularly on the impact of their generous donations and support. Communications & Marketing To support the launch of our new services model, 2024 was dedicated to raising awareness of Cancer Fund for Children and the support we provide to children, young people and their families impacted by cancer. Increasing brand visibility and engagement at both national and regional levels remained a priority throughout the year. In 2024/25, our earned media coverage achieved a total reach of 68 million, with 546 print articles, 679 online features, and 152 TV broadcasts. Social media continued to provide a vital platform to tell our story, raise awareness, and build relationships with families, staff, volunteers, supporters and the wider public. During the year, we refined our strategy by adopting a platform-specific approach, tailoring content to audience needs. This new approach enabled us to be more intentional with our messaging and expand our content pillars to include family stories, services, organisational news, events and campaigns, as well as cultural content. We also invested further in video, amplifying the voices of children and young people. The refreshed strategy delivered strong growth across Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, while our TikTok channel continued to gain traction. Overall, we reached more than 515,000 people across platforms and sustained engagement rates above industry benchmarks Following a period of declining engagement on X (formerly Twitter), we took the decision to step back from the platform and focus our efforts on Linkedin. Our website also saw significant growth, with visits rising to over 132,000 in 2024 compared with 90,000 in 2023. Increasingly, people are coming to the site to learn about our services, explore our events, and discover ways to get involved. Childhood Cancer Awareness Month September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, an international campaign to raise awareness of childhood cancer and its impact. This year, our campaign centred on the Roscoe family's story, mum Christine, dad Sean, and brothers Gabriel, Caleb, and Saul, and their experience following Gabriel's cancer diagnosis in 2021. We invested in a mix of organic and paid social media activity, sharing powerful quotes and moments from the family's story. This approach enabled us to reach over 450,000 social media users. Gabriel's family were interviewed by the media, which led to impactful coverage in the Belfast Telegraph. 20 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (C'TD) In addition to family-focused media activity, we secured wider national attention with RTE's Late Late Show interview with Rory Mcllroy during the Amgen Irish Open. We also used Childhood Cancer Awareness Month as an opportunity to announce Rachel Blackmore as an official charity ambassador. Altogether, this activity generated 20 pieces of media coverage across print, online, TV, and radio, reaching an estimated audience of 1.9 million Daisy Lodge Turns 10 Our therapeutic short break centre, Daisy Lodge, celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2024. To mark this milestone and thank the businesses and community groups that have helped make a decade of therapeutic support possible, we held a series of events, including a community coffee morning. At the event, we welcomed back Amy Uprichard, a young person we supported when she was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2016, and who was one of the young people to officially open Daisy Lodge in 2014. Incredibly, over the past 10 years, we have provided more than 4,000 therapeutic short breaks, celebrated 280 birthdays in Daisy Lodge, delivered 7,950 therapeutic workshops, and offered 8,925 complementary therapies to families impacted by cancer. We've also made 82,000 pieces of our famous Daisy Lodge shortbread! Amplifying Voices of Young People and their Families Our Communications Team works closely with our Services Team to ensure young people's voices and family stories are shared with empathy, honesty and compassion. Nine families bravely shared their personal experiences, helping to highlight the impact of our services and strengthen public understanding of our work. A particular highlight was the creation of an explainer video voiced by our young ambassador Sophie. This informative and impactful video has had over 11,500 views on social media and has been used as an educational tool at many charity presentations. Internal Communications This year we completed and shared the results of a staff survey, which has been instrumental in shaping our internal communications strategy. The survey provided valuable insights into how we can better engage and support staff, and it has informed our plans moving forward. We recognise, however, that as our organisation continues to grow, more work is needed to strengthen and embed effective internal communications across all teams. 21 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (C'TD) Looking Forward Our communications will continue to focus on building awareness of Cancer Fund for Children. Sharing emotive family stories and championing the voices of young people with empathy and compassion are powerful ways to build engagement and support. We are committed to ensuring that teenagers and young adults are represented, heard and seen in our communications, reflecting their unique experiences and perspectives. We will review and adapt our social media strategy on an ongoing basis to navigate the changing social media landscape and ensure we continue to reach, inspire and grow our tollowers. We will also invest in our website, which is a key source of information for service users and donors and the main referral pathway into our services. As we grow our staff team to meet the needs of families impacted by cancer, we will continue to develop our internal communications and engage with staff to understand their communication needs. We also look forward to developing a new Brand, Marketing & Communications Strategy to support the new Organisation Strategy from 2026 onwards. Empowering Our People & Culture Our People & Culture team plays a central role in shaping the experience of everyone who works at Cancer Fund for Children. Their mission is to be an active voice for staff, championing a workplace that is supportive, inclusive, and inspiring. The team provides clear leadership and ambition in all areas relating to our people, ensuring that our values are reflected in how we recruit, support, and develop our staff. This year we developed a new strategy with the following priorities: Key priorities include: • Empowering managers and leaders through clear direction, resources, and support • Delivering robust recruitment and onboarding processes • Ensuring consistency across all departments in relation to HR policies and practices • Creating a culture where staff feel heard, valued, and equipped to thrive As we continue to grow, our People & Culture team will be instrumental in helping us build an organisation that not only delivers exceptional services to families, but also fosters excellence, wellbeing, and purpose among our staff We recognise and value all our employees and their commitment to ensure that 'no child faces cancer alone.' Below is an outline of our current staff team across NI and Ireland. Several roles in NI have an island of Ireland remit. 22 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (C'TD) Financial Year 2024-2025 Q1 Staff Numbers NI Full Time Staff Numbers NI Part Time Total 29 Q2 57 86 Q3 57 30 87 Q4 55 27 82 Achievements & Initiatives Creating Fair and Transparent Policies: As part of our commitment to fairness and consistency, we undertook a thorough review of our Staff Handbook to ensure, wherever possible, equity across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Legal differences between jurisdictions were carefully considered, and any necessary variations were clearly highlighted within the document. Key policies - including Maternity and Sickness - were updated to align with the revised Handbook, ensuring clarity and consistency for all staff. Some areas, such as contractual updates, remain in progress. Feedback from the Committee has been invited to help shape the final stages of this work, reinforcing our dedication to transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Ensuring Fair and Values-Aligned Reward: This year, we undertook a comprehensive benchmarking exercise to review our approach to remuneration, pensions, and benefits. This work was carried out independently by AAB to ensure our reward structures are fair, consistent, and aligned with our organisational values. As a result of this process, we have introduced: • A finalised Reward Principles Policy that reflects our commitment to equity and transparency. • New, structured pay frameworks for Ireland. • Greater clarity and consistency around roles, responsibilities, and remuneration across the organisation. This work marks an important step in our journey to becoming an employer of choice in the charity sector — one that values its people, invests in their wellbeing, and ensures they are recognised for the incredible work they do every day. Board Recruitment and Governance: We are proud to have a committed and diverse Board of Trustees, with representation from both Northern Ireland and Ireland. Our Board brings a wide range of skills, experience, and perspectives that strengthen our governance and strategic direction. Board sub-committees remain highly active and well-attended, playing a vital role in driving forward key areas of our work, including finance, services, fundraising, and governance. As we continue to grow, we are focused on ensuring our Board reflects the communities we serve and remains equipped to guide Cancer Fund for Children into its next strategic chapter. 23 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (C'TD) Wellness Programs: The wellbeing of our staff is paramount to the overall success of Cancer Fund for Children, and we continue to expand our wellness programs to support the physical and mental well-being of our employees. Health & Wellbeing Committee: The Health and Wellbeing Committee is now in its fifth year and comprises staff from across the organisation. A calendar of events, activities and information sessions take place throughout the year. Staff Health & Wellbeing Days: All staff receive one health and wellbeing day a year at Daisy Lodge where they can benefit from therapeutic treatments, mindfulness sessions and health checks from medical professionals. An external representative is also available to provide Information on healthcare plans. Enhancing Volunteer Engagement: Volunteers continue to play a vital role in supporting Cancer Fund for Children, and this year we've taken significant steps to strengthen our volunteer programme. Since the appointment of our Volunteer Coordinator in December 2023, we've seen remarkable growth — with the number of registered volunteers increasing from 110 to 180 across the island of Ireland. The introduction of the Better Impact software has been a game-changer, streamlining the application process and providing an efficient platform for communicating volunteering opportunities. Volunteers have already made a meaningful impact, from stewarding at events to supporting grassroots fundraising efforts in Mayo. Looking ahead, we will continue to grow our volunteer pool, particularly in fundraising, ensuring volunteers are well- supported, well-trained, and deeply connected to our mission. GDPR Cancer Fund for Children recognises the importance of data protection, and we maintain the highest standards of privacy and security. In alignment with our ongoing commitment to safeguarding the privacy and data of our supporters, service users, volunteers and employees, the charity confirms its compliance with GDPR and relevant data protection laws in Ireland. To enhance our data security measures, we have implemented state-of-the-art encryption technologies for storing and transmitting personal data. Our IT infrastructure has been upgraded to include advanced firewalls and intrusion detection systems, safeguarding against potential data breaches. We conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and address any weaknesses in our systems. These efforts ensure that the personal information of our donors, volunteers, service users and employees remain secure and protected from unauthorised access. Recognising that our staff play a crucial role in maintaining GDPR compliance, we have instituted comprehensive training programs focused on data protection, privacy and cybersecurity. All employees, volunteers, and board members have undergone mandatory GDPR training sessions to understand their responsibilities and the importance of handling personal data with care. Ongoing awareness campaigns and refresher courses help keep employees up to date on the latest GDPR developments and best practices, fostering a culture of data privacy within Cancer Fund for Children. 24 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (C'TD) Adhering to the principles of data minimisation and retention, we ensure that we only collect personal data that is necessary for our operations and retain it only for as long as it is needed. We regularly review our data inventory to identify and securely delete or anonymise data that is no longer required. These measures help us reduce the risk of data breaches and ensure compliance with GDPR's data retention requirements. Looking ahead, we are committed to continuously improving our data protection practices. Sustainability At Cancer Fund for Children, we believe that caring for the environment is an essential part of caring for the children, young people, and families we support. This year, we've made meaningful progress in reducing our environmental impact and embedding sustainable practices across our organisation and the communities we serve. In October 2024, we installed a 15.26kW photovoltaic solar energy system at Daisy Lodge, generously donated by Premier Electrical Group. Between installation and the end of March 2025, the system generated 2,816 kWh of clean energy - reducing our carbon emissions by 2.8 tonnes. That's the equivalent of saving 1.12 tonnes of coal. We've also partnered with our long-standing supporters at Finnebrogue, whose sustainability team is helping us benchmark our practices and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. To lower our carbon footprint, we've embraced a hybrid working model that encourages remote work and virtual meetings, significantly cutting down on travel-related emissions. When travel is necessary, we promote carpooling and the use of public transport among staff. We continue to reduce paper usage by digitising records, encouraging electronic communications, and using digital platforms for marketing and fundraising. Supporters are encouraged to donate online, and we're transitioning toward a paperless office environment wherever possible. Recycling is promoted across all our facilities. Our herb garden at Daisy Lodge is a small but powerful example of sustainability in action. It provides fresh, organic produce for families staying with us and serves as a hands-on learning space for staff and volunteers to explore sustainable gardening practices. We're excited to build on this momentum. Future plans include expanding our investment in renewable energy and exploring innovative ways to further reduce our environmental impact. Sustainability is not just a goal - it's a guiding principle that shapes how we operate and how we inspire others to join us in creating a healthier, more sustainable world. 25 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (C'TD) Financial Review Results for the Year The Cancer Fund for Children Statement of Financial Activities is set out on page 29 of the audited accounts. Total income of £3,417,751 (2024 - £3,699,632) and total expenditure of £3,766,406 (2024 - £3,534,748). The Charity therefore generated a negative financial outcome for the year with a deficit of (£358,655) (2024 - surplus £214,884). Total reserves of £3,286,094 at 31 March 2025 falls into two categories: Restricted funds Of the available resources, £34,060 (2024 - £30, 111) is held in restricted funds. Restricted funds represent income received that can only be used for purposes which are within the overall aims of Cancer Fund for Children. 2) Unrestricted funds Of the available resources, £3,252,034 (2024 - £3,614,638) is held in unrestricted funds. Unrestricted funds are funds that have no specific restrictions attached to them and are for use at the discretion of the Charity in furtherance of the objectives of the charity. The Charity aims to utilise these funds to maintain and enhance service provision which has become more established in the year, to fund and operate a new office location and to enhance fundraising activities and awareness raising. Reserves Policy and Funds Employed The Board of Trustees plans to hold reserves consistent with the future development of the organisation. the policy will be to hold 3 months operating costs in reserve. Going Concern After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the Accounting Policies. Future Plans Strategy: As we approach the conclusion of our current five-year strategy, we are proud of the progress we've made - but we are even more ambitious about what lies ahead. Our focus now turns to the future: expanding our reach, deepening our impact, and ensuring that every child affected by cancer across the island of Ireland receives the support they need. We are committed to building on the strong foundations we've established, guided oy the voices of children, young people, and families. Our next strategic plan will be bold, forward-thinking, and responsive to the changing landscape of cancer support. With Daisy Lodge Cong on the horizon, and a growing team across Ireland, we are poised to transform the way informal therapeutic support is delivered to children and their families, ensuring no child faces cancer alone. 26 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (C'TD) Investing in Our People: At Cancer Fund for Children, we know that our impact is driven by the passion, skill, and dedication of our people. As we look to the future, we are placing a renewed focus on creating a supportive, inspiring, and inclusive workplace. In 2025 we will launch a new People Strategy designed to nurture talent, promote wellbeing, and ensure every member of our team feels valued and empowered. We are committed to building a culture where staff can thrive, grow professionally, and continue delivering exceptional care to children and families. Our ambition is not only to be a leading charity in childhood cancer support, but also an outstanding place to work. Strengthening Our Fundraising Strategy: As we continue to grow our services and reach more families, we recognise the importance of building a robust and sustainable fundraising model. This year, we have taken steps to optimise our fundraising strategy, ensuring it is both responsive to the needs of our organisation and reflective of the generosity of our supporters. We are investing in new approaches to community engagement, corporate partnerships, and donor stewardship, with a focus on long-term impact. Our goal is to build a fundraising programme that not only supports our current work but also fuels our future ambitions —the expansion of therapeutic services across Ireland. Structure, Governance and Management Constitution To ensure the Articles remain current and aligned with the governance of our sister charity in Ireland, the Trustees have appointed Pinsent Masons to undertake a review. This review is scheduled for completion in Q1 of the 2025-2026 financial year. Organisational Structure and Decision Making Cancer Fund for Children is governed by a Board of Trustees, who are all volunteers. The directors of Cancer Fund for Children are also directors of Cancer Fund for Children Ireland. They have no beneficial interest in either of the companies and receive no remuneration. The Board of Trustees is ultimately responsible for governance, strategic direction, ethos and values. Additionally, the Board is responsible for ensuring that the organisation operates an appropriate system of financial control and complies with relevant laws and regulations. The directors and secretary, who served at any time during the financial year except as noted for appointments and resignations, were as follows: Peter O'Brien (Chairperson) Cormac Owens Padraic O'Giollain (Treasurer) Dr. Robert Johnston Robin McCormick Donal Hutchinson Alice Nugent Caroline Feeney (appointed 23 May 2025) Nuala Imelda Reid (appointed 8 April 2024) Jennifer Anne Skeggs (appointed 11 November 2024) 27 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (C'TD) Jennifer Anne Skeggs (Secretary, appointed 11 November 2024) Caroline McGroary (appointed 8th April 2024) Rory Best (resigned 21 March 2025) Peter Shields (resigned 21 March 2025) Whilst strategic decisions are taken by the Board of Trustees, the day-to-day operations of the charity across the island of Ireland are currently delegated to the Chief Executive and the Executive Leadership Team, who comprise of the following: Phil Alexander (CEO) Slobhan Hanley (Director of Income Generation) Neil Symington (Director of Services) Paul Houston (Interim Director of Finance) Remuneration of Trustees All trustees are non-executive and receive no remuneration for their services. They give their time and advice freely, as volunteers, and although they are entitled to reimbursement for vouched expenses, no such claims have been made in 2024/25. Governance Structure The Board is supported by a Board Sub-Committee structure that deals effectively with specific aspects of the organisation's business and is chaired by a director. These committees consist of people who are experts in these areas and have relevant qualifications and experience. Each committee has clearly defined Terms of Reference. Members of the Executive Leadership Team attend the Sub-Committee meetings as required and report on their areas of expertise. Sub Committees and Chairs include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Finance- Padraic O'Giollain Capital- Donal Hutchinson Governance, Risk & Assurance- Caroline McGroary Services Development- Dr Rob Johnston & Dr Cormac Owens Income Generation and Communications- Peter Shields handed to Peter O'Brien HR, Nomination and Remuneration- Michelle Hatfield handed to Anne Skeggs Board and Board Sub-Committee Meetings The Board and the Board Sub-Committees met on several occasions in 2024/25. Attendance by each board member at these meetings is set out in the table below: The Board has a detailed policy, role description and guidelines in relation to the selection, recruitment and induction of new Board Members. Skills audits are used to identify gaps in the knowledge of the current Board, and a recruitment process is instigated, either by placing an ugh risent stern unto process, sining curan ruste at calys facis go and providing them with a comprehensive induction pack which includes organisational and board information and materials. 28 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (C'TD) The individual performance of Board Members is appraised in annual one-to-ones with the Chair, while Board performance is assessed by means of Board Member surveys and review days. The introduction of new skills and ideas to the Board is ensured by means of the rotation of trustees as outlined in the Articles. Board and Sub-Committee Meetings Attendance outlined in the table below: Meetings Board Members Peter O'Brien (Chairperson) Gerard Halpenny (Resigned 11 November 2024) Dr Cormac Owens Pádraic O'Giollain (Treasurer) Peter Shields (Resigned 21 March 2025) Dr Robert Johnston Robin McCormick Donal Hutchinson Rory Best (resigned 21 March 2025) Alice Nugent Anne Skeggs (appointed 8th April 2024) Caroline McGroary (appointed 8th April 2024) Nuala Reid (appointed 8th April 2024) ELT Phil Alexander (CEO) Neil Symington (Director of Services) Siobhan Hanley (Director of Income Generation & Comms) Ingrid Blake (Director of Corporate Services - Resigned 31st July 2024) Paul Houston (Interim Director of Finance - appointed 30 September 2024) Committees Corporate Income HR, Governanc Generation & Nominations & Board Finance Capital e&Risk Services Comms Remuneration Attended Attended Attended Attended Attended Attended Attended (Eligible) Eligible) 5 (Eligible) 3 (Eligible) 3 (Eligible) 2 (Eligible) 4 [Eligible) 3 6(6) 3(3) 444) 3(3) 5(5) 22) 1(6) 12) 5(6) 6(6) 5(5) 4(5) 444) 3(6) 1(2) 6(6) 5(6) 2(6) 4(6) 3(3) 3(3) 2(3) 5(5) 3(31 5(5) 4(5) 5(5) 343 3(3 616) 5(6) 5(5) 215) 3(3) 3(3) 2(3) 1(1) 3(3) 2(2) 3(6) 3(3) 4(5) 2(2) 212) 1(2) 1(1) 314) 242) 3(3) 2(2) Cancer Fund for Children Ireland (CFFC ROI) and Cancer Fund for Children (CFFC NI). They are related companies that share a common board. The directors have no beneficial interest in either of the companies and receive no remuneration. CFFC NI provides administrative and management support to CFFC ROI. Both organisations are separate independent legal entities and do not have a parent/subsidiary relationship. Conflict of Interests All Trustees must act, and be seen to act, in the best interest of Cancer Fund for Children and not for their own private interest or gain. There may be situations where a Trustee's own interests, and the interests of the organisation arise simultaneously or appear to clash. Cancer Fund for Children has a Register of Interests. Cancer Fund for Children has arrangements in place for dealing with potential conflicts of interest and an open approach to potential conflicts of interest, which includes recognising, acknowledging, and managing the issue in a transparent and efficient manner. 29 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (C'TD) Recruitment & Induction The Board, through the HR, Nominations, Remuneration Board Sub-Committee, undertake a skills analysis on an annual basis ensuring vacancies are filled with the required skillset. An agreed recruitment process is followed which includes meeting with the Chairperson of the Board, the CEO and Chair of the HR, Nominations & Remuneration Board Sub- Committee and then recommendations are made to the full Board for approval. Each director is appointed for a period of three years and is eligible for re-appointment for a further ave every the years by me Board hema revers of the Board and conducted annually. All new Board Members are inducted into the organisation by the Chair and CEO, receiving a Board Handbook which includes the Code of Conduct for Board Members and a Conflict- of-Interest Policy. All Board members are also given a full tour of Daisy Lodge and the prored ty to aprothat at acros training nisation to the resis true shallent training for all Board members takes place particularly in relation to new laws and regulations. Each new Trustee will be provided with the information below: Documents 1. Governing document (constitution) 2. Set of recent Board papers, minutes and dates of next meetings 3. Terms of reference for Board, any sub committees 4. Annual reports and accounts for the previous three years 5. Organisation chart & Trustee bios Information about Cancer Fund for Children and Cancer Fund for Children Ireland A brief history of the organisation B. Structure of the organisation - Board, staff and volunteers The staff structure and the Director's job description D. E. Information about the premises / land / lease Any publicity materials F. Strategic plan / work programme Risk Management Cancer Fund for Children's activities expose it to several risks including financial, operational and reputational risks. Risk registers are maintained to identify key risks, and the controls that have been put in place to mitigate and manage these. The Trustees, who carry the responsibility for risk management, work with the Executive Leadership Team to maintain a comprehensive Risk Register that is reviewed quarterly at the Corporate Governance, Risk & Assurance Committee. This document identifies risks in the operating environment, including financial, reputational, governance and compliance. It outlines the background to each of the risks and the present controls to mitigate the risks. The Risk Register is updated on a quarterly basis, risk scores reviewed, and actions recorded and followed up. The updated version is presented to the Board of Trustees at each Board meeting for comment and further review. 30 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (C'TD) The table below outlines the risk type and various risk headings for Cancer Fund for Children: Risk Risk Type Risk Heading No. Risk 1 Financial Risk Failure to ensure the financial stability Risk 2 Operational/Financial/Environmental and External Risk development of Roy Charith and Risk 3 Reputational Risk Potential damage to the public image of the organisation Risk 4 Strategic Risk Effectiveness of the Strategic Plan Risk 5 Compliance Risk Failure to have an effective anti-fraud Risk 6 Compliance Risk paliure to comply with Data Protection Legislation & update IT security Risk 7 Compliance Risk Failure to comply with current Health and Safety Legislation Risk 8 Compliance Risk Failure of contingency planning to address loss or damage to key infrastructures Risk 9 Operational Risk Loss of key personnel Risk 10 Operational Risk Full utilisation of existing resources Risk 11 Operational Risk Failure to meet young people's expectations of service provision Risk 12 Compliance Risk Failure to comply with current employment legislation and best practice, Charity Commission regulations, Governance legislation Risk 13 Operational Risk Failure to recruit and retain an effective volunteer base at all levels Risk 14 Compliance Risk Possible failure to comply with Child Protection Legislation & Adult Safeguarding Risk 15 Governance Risk Inappropriate skills mix on Board and loss of key Board members Risk 16 | Strategic Risk Daisy Lodge, Cong Capital build In the past year, Cancer Fund for Children has strengthened its risk management processes to ensure the safety and sustainability of our operations. The charity conducts omprehensive risk assessments across all areas of the organisation, including programm lelivery, event delivery, facilities management and volunteer engagement. Each project an initiative undergo an initial risk evaluation to identify potential challenges and hazards followed by regular reviews to address any emerging risks. Through these measures, Cance Fund for Children continues to safeguard our mission and protect the communities we serve. 31 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (C'TD) Risk Culture Cancer Fund for Children is undertaking a comprehensive reset of its risk management approach, embedding it into daily operations and decision-making. This initiative is being lec by a cross-functional team and reflects our core values of Integrity, Collective Responsibility, and Powerful Connections. As part of our commitment to strengthening organisational resilience, Cancer Fund for Children will host a dedicated Townhall session led by the Director of Corporate Services, focusing on Risk Awareness and Management. This initiative is designed to foster a culture of shared responsibility and enhance staff engagement with risk-related processes. The session will aim to: - Deepen understanding of the various types of risks relevant to the charity's operations. - Highlight the importance of identifying, recording, controlling, and assigning ownership of risks. - Reinforce that risk management is a collective responsibility, supported by clear reporting protocols. - Introduce practical control measures and performance indicators to support effective mitigation. - Provide an overview of core risk management strategies applicable across the organisation. To support this initiative, all staff will be required to complete Risk Assessment Training and adopt a newly developed Risk Reporting Form. This will ensure consistent documentation and escalation of risks, with clearly defined reporting lines to maintain an accurate and up- to-date organisational risk register. Cancer Fund for Children is proud to have formally adopted the Irish Charities Governance Code to ensure consistency with our sister charity, Cancer Fund for Children Ireland. This code outlines the principles of good governance and sets the standard for how charities should be run, ensuring transparency, accountability, and effectiveness in serving the community. By adhering to the Irish Charities Governance Code, we commit to: • Upholding the six core principles of the code, including leadership, control, transparency, and accountability. • Ensuring that our governance practices meet the high standards expected in the charitable sector. • Enhancing our ability to deliver impactful programs and services through responsible and effective management. This adoption reflects our ongoing dedication to maintaining the trust of our stakeholders and strengthening our governance structure for long-term sustainability. Cancer Fund for Children works to ensure compliance with The Charities Commission for Northern Ireland Fundraising Codes of Good Practice. As we grow and develop our team in Ireland, we will ensure understanding and application of the codes with new team members. 32 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (C'TD) Post Balance Sheet Events There are no significant post balance sheet events which require disclosure in the financial statements. Public Benefit Cancer Fund for Children meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102 as an organisation whose primary objective is to provide practical, social and emotional support to children and young people affected by cancer, and their families. Statement of Trustee's Responsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Charity law in Northern Ireland 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 charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: - Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. - Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP (FRS 102). - Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. - State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. - Prepare the tinancial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue its operations. 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 Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, and - 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. The trustees acknowledge their responsibility to ensure compliance with the reporting requirements of both the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, and to prepare financia statements in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) as adopted in bot! jurisdictions. The trustees are also responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity's website and for compliance with legislation governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements in the UK and Ireland. 33 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (C'TD) Statement of Disclosure of Auditors In so far as the Trustees are aware: -There is no relevant audit information of which the charity's auditors are unaware; and -the Trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information. Approved by the Board of Trustees on 17# November 2025 and are signed on their behalf Peter 0 Brien Peter O Brien Chairperson Pádraic Ó Giolláin Treasurer 34 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN Opinion We have audited the financial statements of The Cancer Fund for Children ("the charity") for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash Flows and the notes to the accounts, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Opinion on Financial Statements In our opinion: - give a true and fair view on the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of resources including its income and expenditure for the year then ended. - have been properly prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK (FRS 102); - have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the accounts section of our report. We are independent of the Trust in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the accounts in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our Conclusions relating to going concern In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. Other information The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The Trustees are responsible for the other information. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent 35 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN (C'TD) with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit. - the intormation given in the Trustees' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared, which includes the Directors' Report for the purposes of company law, is consistent with the financial statements, and the Directors' Report included within - The Trustees' Report has been prepared in accordance with the applicable legal requirements. Matters on which we are required to report by exception In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charity and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Trustees' • Report. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or the accounts are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or - certain disclosures of trustees' remuneration specified by law are not made: or - we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. Responsibilities of Trustees As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities, the Trustees' who are also the directors of the charity for the purpose of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the Trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the Trustees are responsible for assessing the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. 36 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN (C'TD) Explanation as to what extent the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud The objectives of our audit in respect of fraud, are to identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements due to fraud or error; to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the assessed risks of material misstatement due to fraud, through designing and implementing appropriate responses to those assessed risks; and to respond appropriately to instances of fraud or suspected fraud identified during the audit. However the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud rests with both Our approach was as follows: • We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements applicable to the Charity and considered that the most significant are the Companies Act 2006 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102). • Enquiry of management, those charged with governance and the entity's solicitors around actual and potential litigation and claims. • Enquiry of entity staff in compliance functions to identify any instances of any non- compliance with laws and regulations. • Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations. • Auditing the risk of management override of controls, including through testing journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, and evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business. As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs (UK) we exercise professional judgement and maintain protessional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. • Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purposes of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company's internal control. • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the Trustees. • Conclude on the appropriateness of the Trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the school's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor's report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modity our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor's report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Charity to cease to continue as a going concern. 37 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN (C'TD) • We test the completeness of income to address the risk of fraud in revenue recognition. • Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. Ne communicate with those charged with governance regarding among other matters the lanned scope and timing of the audit and significant findings, deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the accounts is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: http://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report. Use of our report This report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and regulations made under that Act. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and its members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. R.D. Peters fullfer Dr. RI Peters Gallagher OBE FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of Moore (N..) LLP, Statutory Auditor Chartered Accountants Dated: 2811112025 Donegall House 7 Donegall Square North BT1 5GB 38 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (incorporating the income and expenditure account) Income and Endowments Income from generated funds: Donations & legacies Activities for generating funds Income from investments Income from charitable activities Other income Total income and endowments Expenditure Expenditure on raising funds Expenditure on charitable activities: Daisy Lodge Services Governance costs Total Expenditure Net Income/(Expenditure) Transfer between funds ther recognised gain ain on write down of loa Net movement in funds Funds balance brought forward at 1 April 2024 Prior year adjustment Funds balance brought forward at 1 April 2024 (Restated) Funds balance carried forward at 31 March 2025 Note Unrestricted Funds 3 4 5 6 10 11 13 25 25 26 2,304,879 146,371 8,694 487,077 2,947,021 1,081,850 1,301,426 861,012 53,761 3,298,049 (351,028) (11,576) (362,604) 3,692,826 (78,188) 3.614,638 3.252,034 Restricted Funds € Total 2025 - 645,480 645,480 2,304,879 146,371 8,694 645,480 487,077 3,592,501 - 1,081,850 189,327 463,780 - 1,490,753 1,324,792 53,761 653,107 3.951,156 (7,627) (358,655) 11,576 - - 3,949 - (358,655) 30,111 3,722,937 (78,188) 30,111 34,060 3,644,749 3,286,094 There are no other recognised gains or losses other than those listed above All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities The notes on pages 42 to 54 form part of these financial statements. Total 2024 Restated 1,946,062 263,692 9,478 1,141,450 338,950 3,699,632 1,036,150 1,153,783 1,285,928 58,887 3,534,748 164,884 50,000 214,884 3,429,865 3,429,865 3.644.749 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 Fixed assets Tangible assets Current assets Stocks Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Note 14 3.095.007 2024 Restated € 3.135,607 15 16 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year Net assets Represented by: Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds 17 18 26 48,802 918,285 967,087 (276,000) 691,087 3,786,094 (500,000) 3.286.094 3,252,034 34,060 3.286,094 2,447 520,762 788,409 1,311,618 (302,476) 1,009,142 4,144,749 (500,000) 3.644,749 3,614,638 30,111 3.644.749 These financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 17'h November 2025 and are signed on their behalf by: PeterO Brien Peter O'Brien Chairperson dri Giolla "reaser 28/1/25 The notes on pages 42 to 54 form part of these financial statements. 40 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from operations Interest paid Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities Notes 29 2025 € 194,350 (2) 194,348 2024 (45,439) (31,602) (77,041) Investing activities Purchase of tangible fixed assets Proceeds on disposal of tangible fixed assets Interest received Net cash generated/(used) in investing activities Financing activities Repayment of loans Net cash used in financing activities Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of Cash and cash equivalents at end of year Relating to: Bank balances (73,166) 8,694 (12,364) 9,478 (64,472) (2,886) (446,478) - 129,876 788,409 918,285 918,285 (446,478) (526,405) 1,314,814 788,409 788,409 41 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 1. General Information The Cancer Fund for Children is a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in Northern Ireland. Its Companies Registration Number is NI 049930. The registered office is Curlew Pavilion, Portside Business Park Airport Road West, Belfast, BT3 9ED. he Cancer for Can pub benefit entity. The objectives of the Cancer Fund for Children are charitable in nature. It has been granted charitable tax exemption by HMRC (Charity tax number XR 29768) ano registered with The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (Charity number NIC100532). The nature of t aritable company's operations and its principal activities are set out in the Trustees' Repo The principal accounting policies are summarised below. They have all been applied consistently throughout the financial year, and the preceding year. 2. Accounting Policies Basis of accounting The financial statements 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 which applies in the UK (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK (FRS102) and the Companies Act 2006. Going concern At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. Income recognition Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received. Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation. Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset. Interest income is recognised in the period in which it is earned. Income from all other sources is recognised when received. Gifts in kind Gifts in kind relate to income resources received in the form of services and or assets. The value of these gifts is assessed by reference to their value to the charity; that value is then reflected as income in the Statement of Finales Activil tons So Be Show within expenditure (Se ce A Sunting and Reporing by Charites then In accordance with Charities SORP, volunteer time is not recognised in the financial statements Expenditure Expenditure is recognised when there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. 42 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2. Accounting Policies (Cont'd) All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified to expenditure categories on a direct basis where appropriate or allocated in line with managerial and budgetary responsibilities on a number of bases. Expenditure on raising funds include the costs of events, advertising, producing publications, printing and mailing fundraising material, and staff costs in these areas. Expenditure on charitable activities relates to expenditure incurred on activities in furtherance of the charity's objects. Governance costs are those incurred in the governance of the charity in compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements. Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity and include the staffing and associated costs of administering and managing the operational management of the charity. Pension costs The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity. The annual contributions payable is charged to the Statement of Financial Fixed assets All fixed assets are recorded at cost or estimated historic cost, net of any depreciation and any impairment losses. Depreciation Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows: Land - not depreciated Buildings - 2% straight line Furniture & Equipment - 20% straight line Motor Vehicles - 20% straight line Computer Equipment - 20% straight line Impairment of Assets A review for impairment of a fixed asset is carried out if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of any fixed asset may not be recoverable. Shortfalls between the carrying value of fixed assets and their recoverable amounts are recognised as impairments. Impairment losses are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities. Foreign currency The functional currency of the Cancer Fund for Children is sterling (E) because that is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the organisation operates. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest E. 43 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2. Accounting Policies (Cont'd) Funds of the Charity Al rity action are hesited as restited or uned and elported as income into or expenditure from funds of the Restricted funds Restricted funds are funds subject to restrictions imposed by the donor or by the specific terms of the appeal under which the funds are raised. The restrictions are binding upon the charity. Unrestricted funds designated for other purposes Stocks Stocks are valued at the lower of cost or net realisable value. Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discount. Cash at bank and in hand months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account Creditors and provisions Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. Financial instruments The Company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Taxation status No charge to current or deferred taxation arises as the charity has been granted charitable status by the HMRC, charity tax number XR 29768. 44 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 3. Donations & legacies Community & Clubs Corporate General Donations Donor Development - incl. Payroll Major Donors South Down Regional Fundraising Schools & Youth Gifts in Kind Gift Aid Commercial Income 1. Income from activities fo generating fund Slieve Donard Marathons Skydive/Abseil Fundraising Events Santa Clause Treks Bog Run Unrestricted funds 289,631 713,753 15,713 215,893 125,474 267,295 183,249 127,956 174,750 186,245 4,920 2.304,879 Unrestricted funds € 39,623 1,731 7,858 21,631 - 75,528 146.371 Restricted funds Restricted funds : - : Total 2025 289,631 713,753 15,713 215,893 125,474 267,295 183,249 127,956 174,750 186,245 4,920 2,304,879 Total 2025 € 39,623 1,731 7,858 21,631 75,528 146,371 Total 2024 278,667 508,148 13,405 325,208 206,499 66,100 197,819 148,641 151,473 48,002 2,100 1,946,062 Total 2024 24,80° 36,358 85,179 15,581 15,705 86,063 263.692 5. Income from investments Bank interest receivable Unrestricted funds 8,694 Restricted funds Total 2025 8,694 Total 2024 9,478 45 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 6. Income from charitable activities Unrestricted funds Big Lottery - Resilient Families Department for Communities Eoin Henry Foundation Other Trusts & Foundations 7. Other Income Recharges from Cancer Fund for Children Ireland Donations from Cancer Fund for Children Ireland DFC- Access to Work Government CJRS rican claim Receipt - - - - Unrestricted funde 393,072 - 5,037 88,498 470 487.077 8. Net Movement in funds Net movement in funds is stated after charging: Depreciation of fixed assets Employer pension costs Auditors' remuneration - audit services Restricted funds 106.215 (11,576) 50,000 17,222 30,000 36,461 50,000 9,000 91,422 5,037 3,000 13,948 244,750 645,480 Restricted funds - : Total 2025 106,216 (11,576) 50.000 17,222 30,000 36,461 50,000 9,000 91,422 5,037 3,000 13,948 244,750 645,480 Total 2025 € 393,072 - 5,037 88,498 470 487,077 2025 € 113,766 172,915 8,250 Total 2024 Restated € 130,640 121,235 28,941 349,123 10,000 50,000 29,615 30,000 12,146 50,000 70,000 : 259,750 1,141,450 Total 195,868 130,200 12,882 338,950 2024 109,795 152,246 7,200 46 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 9. Support costs Within total expenditure, support costs are as follows: Fundraising Activities Daisy Lodge € Community Services Total 2025 Finanace Operations IT & Facilities Human Resources Leadership 52,852 73,533 78,129 204,514 86,742 120,685 128,228 45,198 62,884 335,655 66,814 174,896 86,713 120,644 128,184 335,541 271,505 377,746 401,355 1,050,606 Support costs are not directly attributable to any single activity but provide the organisational infrastructure that enables the charitable activities to take place. Such costs are therefore apportioned to the activity cost categories above. Support costs have been apportioned according to the number of staff in each area. Total 2024 137,367 373,273 168,066 321,896 1,000,602 10. Expenditure on income generation Gross Salary costs FR Expenditure Legal & Professional Marketing & Events PR & Brand Premises & Office Expenses Service Provision Staff & Volunteer Expenses Technology Expenses Other Costs Allocation of Support Costs Unrestricted funds 582,408 65,427 9,754 68,916 24,093 11,776 1,744 21,433 17,637 7,157 271,505 1,081,850 Restricted funds Total 2025 Total 2024 582,408 65,427 9,754 68,916 24,093 11,776 1,744 21,433 17,637 27,505 1.081.850 583,855 84,030 46,956 28,208 13,685 3,588 35,684 240,144 1,036,150 11. Expenditure on charitable activities: Daisy Lodge Unresticted Restricted funds Gross Salary costs Marketing & Events PR & Brand Premises & Office Expenses Service Provision Staff & Volunteer Expenses Technology Expenses Other Costs Depreciation Costs Allocation of Support Costs 432,881 600 2,877 343,358 42,339 7,668 11,707 1,15 81,095 377.746 1.301,426 189,327 : : - 189327 Total 2025 € 622,208 600 2,877 343,358 42,339 7,668 11,707 1,155 81,095 377.746 1,490,753 Total 2024 451,558 196,811 5,340 4,837 1110208 47 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 12. Expenditure on charitable activities: Services Gross Salary costs R Expenditure egal & Professiona Marketing & Events PR & Brand Premises & Office Expenses Staff & Volunteer Expenses echnology Expense ther Cost Depreciation Costs Allocation of Support Costs 13. Governance costs Salaries and wages Employer pension contributions Auditors' remuneration 14. Tangible fixed assets Cost At 1 April 2024 Additions At 31 March 2025 Depreciation At 1 April 2024 Charge for year At 31 March 2025 Net Book Value At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 15. Debtors Unrestricted funds € 231,892 1,818 11,889 16,212 1,172 90,683 51,000 45,887 1,640 401,355 861,012 Restricted funds 463,780 Total 2025 463,780 695,672 1,818 11,889 16,212 1,172 90,683 51,000 45,887 7,440 401,355 1,324.792 Unrestricted funds 43.134 3,451 7,176 53,761 Restricted funds Total 2025 43,134 3,451 7,176 53,761 Land & buildings € 3,985,104 3.985,104 Furniture equipment € 616,851 73,166 690,017 Motor vehicle 68,673 68,673 918,332 79,445 997,777 548,016 34,321 582,337 68,673 68573 2,987,327 3.066,772 107.680 68,835 Accrued income Accounts receivable Prepayments Cancer Fund for Children Ireland (CFFC ROI) (note 30) 2025 9,722 20,277 18,803 48,802 48 Total 2024 758,250 29,577 66,373 67,456 7,474 6,588 350,210 1,285,928 Total 2024 € 48,243 3,444 7,200 58,887 Total 4,670,628 73,166 4.743.794 1,535,021 113,76 1,648.787 3.095.007 3.135.607 2024 Restated 157,798 18,024 12,884 332,056 520,762 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16. Cash at bank, on deposit and in hand Cash at bank and hand 17. Creditors amounts falling due within one year Bank loans Trade creditors Other loans Other tax and social securit Other creditors and accrual: Deferred income 2025 918.285 918,285 2025 22,560 50,000 49,293 70,087 84,060 276,000 2024 788409 2024 € 9,106 50,000 48,478 106,570 88,322 302,476 18. Creditors amounts falling due after more than one year 2025 Other loans Bank loans Analysis of maturity of debt: Within one year or on demand Between two and five years After five years 500,000 5000000 50,000 200,000 300,000 550,000 2024 500,000 500000đ 50,000 200,000 300,000 550,000 19. Staff costs Wages and salaries Employer's National Insurance Employer's pension costs 2025 € 2,215,393 173,328 172,864 2.561.585 2024 € 2,050,193 182,875 143,731 2,376.799 There was one employee with emoluments between £60,000 and £69,999 (2024: 1), one between £70,000 and £79,999 (2024: 1). he key management personnel of the charity comprise the trustees and the executive leadership team. Th otal employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £267,765 (2024: £296,323 49 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The average monthly number of employees for the year was as follows: 2025 Full Time No. Daisy Lodge Income generation Services Governance and support Daisy Lodge Income generation Services Governance and support 21 15 63 Part Time No. 13 5 7 1 26 2024 Full Time No. 12 11 22 14 59 Part Time No. 8 1 22 20. Operating lease commitments At the reporting date the charity had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows: 2025 Within one year Within two to five years - 2024 33775 3.775 21. Taxation No corporation tax was provided for in 2025 because the income of the charity was within the exemption granted by Sections 466 to 493 of the Corporation Tax Act (CTA 2010). 22. Trustees remuneration 23. Company limited by Guarantee The company is limited by guarantee. The liability of each member is limited to £1 each. 50 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 24. Gifts in Kind SOFA Balance Sheet € € Total € neam category: Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Gifts in kind Microsoft Premier Electrical Carbrooke Meats Michael Johnston Advanced Overwatch Hovis Vorrelli Ice Cream Kingspan Slieve Donard Burrendale Hotel HP Mount Panther Seaforde Gardens & Tropic Sean Kelly McPolin Finnebrogue Ristretto Coffee O'Brien Ingredients George Dineley Fresh Food Centre Cocos Children Adventure Ardmore Tollymore Forest Park Premier Laundry Rice Office Supplies Richard Dorman Sea Source Hendersons John O'Hare Stryker Greenwood School Frances Stewart McHoovers KM Hygiene Add a Little Sparkle New Life City Church 100 100 90 80 65 40 36 36 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 24. Gifts in Kind cont'd Expans ana Maintenance - Buildings Water Charges Garden Maintenance - Project Repairs & Maintenance - Buildings Mini-Bus Costs Cleaning, Hygiene, Laundry, Uniforms Repaits a a Stenanceions Equipment Equipment (Non-IT) Programme Costs Cleaning, Hygiene, Laundry, Uniforms Food & Provisions - Services Subcategory IT & Facilities aisy Lodg aisy Lodg Daisy Lodge ervices - Communit IT & Facilitie Services - Youth Engage Services - Communit T & Facilitie: IT & Facilities Daisy Lodge Daisy Lodge Daisy Lodge Daisy Lodge Daisy Lodge 2025 5,876 3,789 14,668 180 4,699 240 30,415 3,229 21,292 11,503 22,781 18,795 33,280 174,751 2024 : : : 94,855 8,557 : 11,904 36,157 151,473 25. Statement of funds 2025 At 31 March 2024 Restated 3.614,638 Income Expenditure Transfers 2,947,021 3.298.049 (11,576) Other gains € Unrestricted reserve Restricted reserve CFNI Alan Nappin Other Trusts & Charitable Foundations Rank Young Lives V Cancer (Clic Sargent) Ardbarron Trust The McClay Foundation Big Lottery - Dormant Funds Big Lottery - Rise St James Foundation Big Lottery Fund - Resilient Families SHSCT Eoin Henry Foundation Department for Communities : 30,111 : Total funds 30,111 3,644,749 50,000 244,750 17,222 (11,576) 9,000 50,000 36,461 106,216 30,000 91,422 13,948 3,000 5,037 645,480 3.417,751 50,000 244,750 47,333 9,000 50,000 10,712 106,216 30,000 83,111 13,948 3,000 5,037 653,107 3.776,406 : : 11,576 : : - : : 11,576 At 31 March 2025 3.252.034 : : 25.745 8,311 : 34,060 3.286,094 52 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 26. Analysis of assets between funds Unrestricted reserve Restricted reserve Fixed assets 309500% 3,095,007 Current assets/ liabilities 657,027 34,060 691,087 27. Capital Commitments There are no capital commitments at the year-end (2024: ENIL). Creditors > 1yea 80000 (500,000) Total 3,252,034 34,060 3.286,094 28. Cash generated from operations 2025 Net income Adjustments for: Finance costs Investment income Depreciation net of disposal Movements in working capital: (Increase)/Decrease in stocks (Increase)/Decrease in debtors Increase/(Decrease) in creditors Cash generated from operations (358,655) 2024 Restated 214,884 2 (8,694) 113,766 31,602 (9,478) 109,795 2,447 471,960 (26,476) 194,350 - (201,679) (190,563) (45,439) 29. Related Party Transactions Cancer Fund for Children (CFFC NI) and Cancer Fund for Children Ireland (CFFC ROI) are related companies that share a common board. The directors have no beneficial interest in either of the companies and receive no During the year related party transactions were incurred in relation to the provision of administrative and management support to CFFC ROI of £393,072 (2024: £195,868). Invoices and expenses were paid in 2024/25 by CFFC NI for CFFC ROI of £20,003 (2024: £166,003). During the year CFFC ROI made a charitable donation to CFFC NI of £Nil (2024: E130,200). Sulaces at year end represent amounts payable from CFC ROI. At the year end the following amounts were 2025 2024 Due from Cancer Fund for Children Ireland (CFFC ROI) 18,803 18,803 € 332,056 332,056 53 THE CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 30: Post balance sheet events There were no significant post balance sheet events which require disclosure in the financial statements. 31: Approval of financial statements The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 17 November 2025 32: Prior year restatement An adjustment has been made to the prior year figures to reverse £78,188 of income which was accrued i error at 31 March 2024. The effect of this adjustment is to decrease income and the surplus for the pric year by £78, 188 and to decrease accrued income and unrestricted reserves brought forward by the same 33: Statement of Financial Activities 2024 Restated Note Unrestricted Funds € Restricted Funds Total 2024 Restated 1,946,062 263,692 9,478 9,000 338,950 2,567,182 : 1,132,450 1,132,450 1,946,062 263,692 9,478 1,141,450 338,950 3,669,632 Income and Endowments Income from generated funds: Donations & legacies Activities for generating funds Income from investments Income from charitable activities Other income Total income and endowments Expenditure Expenditure on raising funds Expenditure on charitable activities: Daisy Lodge Services Governance costs Total Expenditure Net Income/(Expenditure) Transfer between funds 5 6 7 10 11 1,036,150 576,946 646,769 58,887 2.318,752 248,430 (78,188) 50,000 3,394,396 - 576,837 639,159 1,215,996 (83,546) 78,188 - 35,469 1,036,150 1,153,783 1,285,928 58,887 3,534,748 134,884 - 50,000 3,429,865 Funds balance brought forward at 1 April 2023 Funds balance brought forward a | April 202 3.614,638 30,111 3,644,749 54