The Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association
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Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts for the Year Ended 31st August 2025
Charity Name
Keratoconus Self Help and Support Association
Charity registration details
A registered charity in England and Wales (1057629) and in Scotland (SC039552).
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Current trustees / Officers
Chairman Treasurer Secretary Web Master
Steven Graham David Gable Anne Klepacz John Smith
Other Committee Members Elaine Nickolay John Thatcher Chris Longhorn Batcho Notay Caroline Condillac Suzie Nyman Peter Field Natalie Carmichael
Structure, Governance and Management
Registered address
The Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association PO Box 26251
London W3 WQ
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Recruitment and appointment of trustees
The Group’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), which is usually held in March each year, elects the Committee members, then the Committee elects the Officers from amongst its members.
Governing document
The Keratoconus Group is the working name of The Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association, an unincorporated association. Its charitable objects and administrative arrangements are set out in its constitution as adopted on 10th March 1994. A revised version was adopted on19th March 2017.
Objectives and Activities
Charitable purpose
The Group’s charitable purpose as stated in its constitution is the relief of those persons, primarily in the United Kingdom, suffering from Keratoconus (an eye condition affecting the cornea) in particular but not exclusively by the provision of advice, support and assistance to such persons.
Activities, achievements and public benefit provided
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Regular meetings, both physical and on-line
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Website and Newsletters
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An Online forum and telephone support
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Consultations with medical, voluntary sector and Key Opinion Leaders in relation to the condition of keratoconus
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Occasional National Conference (at the discretion of the Trustees)
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Provision of information leaflets at relevant hospital clinics
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Financial Review
Comments on the Accounts
During the period covered by the accounts, cash increased by £753
Trustee’s remuneration and expenses
The 12 trustees did not receive any remuneration during the year. Trustees were reimbursed a total of £557 for expenses incurred on charity business.
Reserves
The Group held unrestricted funds of £21,843 at the year end. Its Management Committee consider that the general fund will enable it to continue its charitable activity for the forthcoming year.
Reserves Policy
The charity will also seek to maintain and improve the level of reserves in order to fund any changes to the charity’s operations identified as part of its ongoing strategic review.
Approved by the trustees at the charity’s Trustees Committee Meeting on 11th February 2026
Steven Graham
Chairman
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Keratoconus Group: Statement of Receipts and Payments for the year ended 31st August 2025
| Income | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
| Funds | Funds | 2024/5 | 2023/4 | |
| Donations & Legacies | £11,193 | £0 | £11,193 | £7,855 |
| Interest | 465 | 0 | 465 | 526 |
| TOTAL INCOMING | ||||
| RESOURCES | £11,658 | £0 | £11,658 | £8,381 |
| Expenditure | ||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
| Funds | Funds | 2024/5 | 2024/5 | |
| Charitable Activities | ||||
| Printing and Postage. | £7,518 | 0 | £7,518 | 7,210 |
| See Note 1 | ||||
| Travel and Meeting Expenses | 557 | 0 | 557 | 221 |
| See Note 2. | ||||
| Events | 640 | 0 | 640 | 1,078 |
| See Note 3, | ||||
| Government Cost | ||||
| Administration | 1,300 | 0 | 1.300 | 1226 |
| See Note 4. | ||||
| Insurance | 455 | 0 | 455 | 284 |
| Charges | 435 | 0 | 435 | 436 |
| See Note 5 | ||||
| £10,905 | 0 | £10,905 | 10,456 | |
| Balance b/fwd | £21,090 | £0 | £21,090 | £23,165 |
| Net Income | 753 | £0 | 753 | (2,075) |
| Balance c/fwd | £21,843 | £0 | £21,843 | £21,090 |
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Statement of Assets for the year ended 31st August 2025
Current Assets
| CAF Bank Gold Account | £17,541 | £20,740 |
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| CAF Bank Cash Account | 4,302 | 350 |
| Total Current Assets | £21,843 | £21,090 |
Notes
1. Printing and Postage
This represents the printing and postage costs of the twice yearly newsletter £7,147 plus £371 for the rental of our PO.Box
2. Travel and Meeting Expenses
Refreshments for our two meetings amounted to £371.40 and £236 represented travel expenses.
3.Events
Attendance at Sight Village events £455 and Visionary Conference £190
4.Administration Costs
These result from the employment of Digital Optics to help us with the restyling of our website, Social Media and other administrative functions
5. Charges
These were Zoom £156, Just Giving £216 and Bank Charges £63
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Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association Income and Expenditure for the Year Ended 31st August 2025
Trustees Statement
The statement of accounts has been prepared on a receipts and payments basis. The undersigned confirm on behalf of the Keratoconus Group Management Committee that the accounts represent a correct record for the reporting period. The accounts are to be received and approved by members at an Annual General Meeting on 28-03-2026.
Steven Graham
Chairman
David Gable Treasurer
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