ANNUAL REPORT 2025 BRINGING HOPE CHAIUTY NUMBER: NIC102 576
BRI%CISG HOPE TRI"STEES'.4NII".&I. REPORT FOR THE I'EAR ENDED 31 DECETIIB£R 2025 The tru51ees present their rew)rt and the unaudited Income and ExpeDditLwe accnt of the charity for the year ended 31 tkcemb&r 2025. Refertnce and administratove detsils REGTERED CHARITY NAME CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER NIC102 576 PNCIPAL OFFICE AND REGISTERED OFFICE 374 W¢JoJstoc* Roaj Beffast CoAntrim BT6 9DQ THE TRUSTEES Mr Shane Jotdan-Raffety Ms Bronagh Mthlahon Mr5 Elbeth Mrmahon Mary Sheehy ACCCLINTANTS Tcrnan Accountancy SeNces Ltd Unit HF9. T%wn Spires COMpX Howard Buiklings 155 N<MhumWand Street BeaSt Co. Anknm 8T13 2JF
INDEPENDEIYT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRusfEES BIUNGING HOPE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025 Respective respoll5ibi]iti¢s ofcbarity trystee5 gmitr. As the chzrity's trustees you are responsible for the pr¢paTation of the accounts in ardance with the Charities Act (Northem Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to.. l. Examine the accounts under section 65 of the Clwities Act 2. Follow the pr(xedure5 laid down in the geD¢ral DiTectiQDS given by the Cornmission under sec(ion 65 (9) 0)) of the ChtiTities Act. 3. State whether ]natters have come to my attention. Ba5]5 of Independent exxmineTS r¢p>rL I have examin¢d your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Chariiies Aci and my examination was C8Tricd out in accordallce wtth the gelle] Dire¢tiODS given by the Charity CoT)unission for Northern Irelalld under section 65(9)0)) of the Charities ACL My exaEDinatioD included a r¢vi¢w of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also in¢luded consideration of any w¢usual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations frorn you as ¢kwity trustees collcerning ally such matters. My rolc is to state wbether any m&terAd Tntttters have come to my attention giving m¢ cause to believe: l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the CIwiii¢s Act 2. That the accowits do nol accoid with those accounting records. 3. That the accoun15 do not cornpty with the accotmting requirements of the Charities Aa. 4. That there is further Anforn)ation nttded for a proper LElldetstsllding of th¢ ¥coullts to be reache IndepeTrdent eiaminer's itstem¢nL I hav¢ completed my examination and have id¢ntified matter5 of concern ill respect of al (l) and (2) listed aboi'e. During the exarn5natiO deficiencies were identified in th¢ TrIntenance of accounting records atsd certain misststernents were found in the accounts provid¢d for examinatioD. Th¢5¢ matter5 were subsequendy coAYecte and amended accounts were produccd wbicb accord with the available accoLrting recoTds. I thal, subsequent to the year end, the ¢harity tn have implemented accounting software to maiDtaiD the charity's accounting records and have dernonstrat¢d an wJd¢rstsnding of the importance of maijTrtsining complete and accurdte financia] records going forward. In respect of matters (3) and14) listed above. and in accordance with the Direthi(trns given by the Charity Commission for Northern Irelan(L I have not identified any matters that TequiTe drawing to the aiiention of re&d¢rs of the accounts
Bringing Hope to People with Cancer Trustees, Annual Report For the Year Ended 31 December 2025 Charity Name: Bringing Hope to People with Cancer Registered Address: 374 Woodstock Road, BelfasL BT6 9DQ Charity Number: NIC102 576 Trustees serving during 2025: Shane Jordan- Rafferty (Chair) Elizabeth Mcmahon (Co-Founder) Bronagh Mcmahon (Interim Treasurer) Mary Sheehy (apwinied during 2025) Accountants: PG Toman & Co 155 Nonhumberland St. Belfast BT13 2JF Structure, Governance and Management Bringing Hope to People with Cancer is governed by its Board of Trustees. who are responsible for the charity's strategic directio governance and financial steardship. The Board met quarterl}. throughout 2025 to oversee the charity s activities, monitor performance and ensure ihat resources m.ere used effeclively in deliN'ering its charitable objectii'es. As the charity continues io groii": the trustees aoreed that Board meetings would move to a monthly schedule from 2026 to provide increased oversight and supwrt the charity's continued dei.'elopment. DuringJ the year, the trustees also commenced a comprehensii'e revie, of the charity's tx)licies and procedures lo ensure thei. conlinue to reflect best practice in goN'ernance, safeguarding.. financial managJement and operational delii'erl". This ivork ii.ill continue throughout 2026.
Financial Review The charity's financial performance for the year is detailed 1th1n the accompanying financial statements. The tNslees remain committed to ensuring that all funds are managed responsibly and transparenily, with the maximum possible proportion of incovne directed towards supporting beneficiaries and delivering the charity s objectieS. Looking Ahead The trustees remain committed to ensuring Bringing Hope continues lo grow in a sustainable and responsible tnanner M"hile maintaining its focus on delil'ering compassionat¢. practical support to p¢ople affected by cancer. DuTing 2026, the charity w'ill complete its rei'iew of organisational policies and procedures, further strengthenfftng governance and operational resilience. The charity also intends to seek grant funding to modernise its IT systems, crealing a more robust and user-friendl}' platforni that .111 impro%"e efficienc)., enhance the experience of patienls and referral partners, and allow. more time to be dedicated to frontline support. Recognising the continued growth in demand for its seTh'ices: the trustees also plan to recruit the charity's first part-time member of slaff in January 2026. This role 411 focus on communitv engagement and administratii'e support: helping the chants. slrengthen relationships Niith supporters. I'olunteers and referral partners 'hIle improi'ing day-to-day operations. The trustees look to the future m.ith confidence and remain comTnitted to ensuring that Bringing Hope continues to proi'ide practical help.. financial assistance and hope to indii'iduals and families atyected bj. cancer ihroughoul Northern Ireland. Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the accompanying financial statements in accordanc¢ ¥i"iih applicable lav¥ and aceountÉng standards. The truslees are Tesponsible for maintainin? proper accounting records: safeguarding the assets of the charitv and taking reasonable steps to prei'ent and detect fraud and other itregularities. Ms Bronagh Mcmahon Trustee and Interim Treasurer
Bringing Hope YE 31112125 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT INCOME EXPENDITURE OPENING BALANCE 6,376.99 GIiANT INCOME CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES SUMUP ACCOUNTS DONATIONS RECYCLING INCOME OTHER.. EBAY 19,610.00 117,W.95 30,058.99 23,440.91 3,745.32 7808 DONATIONS RENTS I RATES PHONE & BROADBAND HEAT & LIGHT INSURANCES RESPITE ACCOMODATION PROMOTIONAL COSTS OFFICEIADMIN EXPENSES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TRUSTÉE EXPENSES VOLUNTEER EXPENSES TRANSPORT COSTS VAN COSTS ACCOUNTANCY FEES PRINTING, POSTAGE & STATIONERY SUM UP SUBSCRIPTIONS BANK FEES LAPTOP PURCHASE 17,280.00 35,362.92 3,690.82 2,758.67 3,958.65 8,400.00 1,332.00 2,071.93 57,432.52 4,915.47 12,840.00 330.00 4.814.84 1,800.00 2,401.59 499.20 1,955.71 408.77 MOTOR REFUND FOREIGN EXCHANGE 1,255.00 89.21 1,144.48 TOTAL INCOME 795,342.46 TOTAL EXPENSES 163,397 57 CLOSING BALANCE 38,321.88 201,719.45 201,719.45