NIPANC TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30APRIL 2024 The trustees pres8nt their report and financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2024. The Charity was incorporated on 29th April 2020 and commenced operations from this date. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities- Stalement of Recomm8nded Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial R8POrting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)" Objectives and activities NIPANC is a Northern Ireland charity working to improv8 the outcomes of pancreatiG cancer by= Increasing public und8rstanding of this cancer Promoting awareness of the cancer's signs and symptoms by both medical professionals and members of th8 public Funding vital research Supporting patients and their families NIPANC has its roots in a group of people affected by pancreatic cancer coming together for support and to raise fijnds to promote better diagnosis and treatm8nt for future patients. The trustees have paid due ragard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. Achievements and perfonnance As NIPANC approaches its sixth year as a r8gistered charity it continues to grow and develop to address its three key objectives: raising awareness of Pancreatic Cancer and its symptoms- funding necessary research- and supporting affected families. This year has seen important progress in each area. In 2023-24 NIPANC'S annual Pancreatic Cancer Awaren8ss campaign was built on th8 success of previous years. The theme for the campaign in 2023 was survivors of Pancreatic Cancer. The month-long campaign aired poignant accounts from survivors, highlighting the nature of Pancreatic Cancer, its impact on their families and the importance of early diagnosis and treatm8nt. The campaign once again attracted great interest from the media and was successful in putting a human face on the impact of Pancreatic Cancer and the Importan of seèking early diagnosis. This campaign, and those of previous years, has helped NIPANC in significantly raising public awareness of Pancreatic Cancer, as well as signposting its work. On the research front, the clinical audit of Pancreatic Cancer cases which NIPANC funded in 2022-23 reported. The audit provided an important updating of infomiation on tha prevalence of Pancreatic Cancer the Northern Ireland, highlighting the very low suNival rates and the need for earlier detection of the canc8r. The audit raised a number of questions about current practice and detection rates which will generatè further research. Work also continues, in collaboration with Queens University Balfast and Focus Games on the development of a gaming app, diracted at clinicians. to help them to recognise Pancreatic Cancer symptoms earlier. completion, the app will be incorporated in clinical courses at Queens Univ8rsity. NIPANC is working with its clinical advisors, group to idantify significant research projects which ¢ts support would facilitate going forward. In addition, NSPANC Is now supporting PhD students at Queens University resear¢hing aspects of Pancreatic Cancer support and tr8atment, another collaborative approach set to grow in the coming years. In the area of family support, and in partnership with Cancer Focus, NIPANC is funding 50 % of a counsellor post, to support Pancreatic Cancer patiénts and their families with a commitment to grow this se1¢e as necessary, in response to demand. NIPANC is also providing grant aid to affècted families as part of its 'making mémories, initiative as well as funding professional family photographs for affected farnilies.
NIPANC TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024 During the year NIPANC was angaged in the important development of a clinical pathway for Pancreatic Cancer treatments, agreed in late 2023. as a collaboralive venture between the Department of Health, NIPANC and Pancreatic Cancer UK. This is to provide a model for similar developments covering other cancers. Finally, NIPANC would wish to thank the friends, famili8s and work colleagues of those affected by Pancreatic Cancer for their support in fundraising. Whilst NIPANC raises funds directly through its annual Pedal the Pariphery event, its Charity Ball and through other smaller initiatives, NIPANC still relies heavily on the extemal fundraising of those affected by Pancreatic Cancer and the generosity of the wider public. The money raised through everything from coffee mornings, marathon runs, charity auctions and even world records in non-stop drumming is making a real difference. Financial rovlew The income for the period was £377,483 and expenditure was £200,170 . This leaves a surplus of £177,313. It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific tjse should be maintsined at a level equivalent to between thre8 and six month's expenditure. The trustees considers that reserves al this16vel will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to conlinue the charity's current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year. The trustees along with their research panel are continually considering various research projects but no funds have been committed yet hence the considerable funds presently being held by the Charity. It is hoped that a suitable research project will be identified in th9 near future. The truslees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied thal systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. Structure, gov8rnance and management The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who Served during the year and up to th8 dale of signature of the financial stat8m8nts were.. Mr l Mcminn MBE (Chairperson) Mr R Carson (Secreiary) Ms C Booth MrA Cooke Mr B Grzymek MBE Mr B Magennis Ms S McLaughlin Ms L Strutt Mr M Taylor (Appointed 30 December 2023) (Appointed 30 December 2023) (Appointed 30 December 20231 The trustees, ortwasa véd by the Board of Trustees. Mr l Mcminn MBE (Cha Trustee