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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 02650841 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1006015















REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

FOR

BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE CENTRE

BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE CENTRE

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024










Page

Chairman's Report 1

Report of the Trustees 2 to 12

Report of the Independent Auditors 13 to 16

Statement of Financial Activities 17

Balance Sheet 18

Cash Flow Statement 19

Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 20

Notes to the Financial Statements 21 to 31

BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE CENTRE

CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024


As Chairman of the trustees, I am delighted to report that during the period 2023/24 Beechwood Cancer Care Centre (Beechwood) has again delivered a robust set of financial accounts.

This has led to an increase of total funds which not only provides a solid base for Beechwood to grow but protects the Charity in the long term against the uncertainty of vital NHS funding.

Beechwood has continued to offer an invaluable service to deliver care to those affected by cancer. We have delivered this care for over 34 years, and we continue to adapt by assessing current support requirements and developing new programmes; likewise, we continue to innovate in terms of our approach and amidst the changing funding and fundraising landscape.

The period benefited from some wonderful fundraising events such as the Ladies Lunch and Man@Manchester, which have been key to the continued success and future of the Charity.

Special thanks to the volunteers of Beechwood who not only helped resource such events but give their time and energy to the charity which again is vital. Also, thanks to all the guests at all our fundraising events and the continued and amazing generosity and support they give to Beechwood's cause.

As Chairman of Trustees, I would like to thank my fellow Trustees for their ongoing guidance and vision to support Beechwood's operational team. I'd also like to stress our commitment to self-assessing and enhancing and the Board to ensure it remains fit-for-purpose for maximum benefit of the Charity.

Having worked with Beechwood in various Trustee roles and as Chairman for the last 5 years, I continued to be impressed by the committed and hard-working employees of the Charity, led by Beechwood's dedicated and focused CEO, Linda Steggles. Linda provides strong leadership and determination in not only growing the Charity, but improving future processes and embracing change to deliver new ways to support those impacted by cancer.

During this period, the Trustees held a Strategy Day with Beechwood's Senior Management Team, where we agreed a plan to grow the Charity, and to support the existing executive team by way of strategic recruitment in key areas. This plan is currently being implemented and continues to be monitored by the Board, demonstrating the positive input of the Trustee Board in collaboration with Beechwood's Senior Team.

Finally, my sincere thanks to all those who give their support in other ways to Beechwood Cancer Care year-on-year, individuals, families, community groups and businesses.

The services we provide to those who need our support wouldn't be possible without the donations and finances needed to run Beechwood, and we are indebted to all those who generously donate time, money, and expertise to sustain the Charity's cause. On behalf of the Trustees, the Chief Executive, and entire Beechwood Team, a sincere 'Thank You'.




........................................

John Stevenson, MBE
Chairman of the Board of Trustees

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The Trustees (who are also directors of the Charity for the purposes of the Companies Act) present their annual report together with the audited financial statements of Beechwood Cancer Care Centre Limited (the company and the group) for the year ended 31 March 2024. The Trustees confirm that the Annual Report and Financial statements of the company and the group comply with the current statutory requirements and the Companies Act 2006, the requirements of the company and the group's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK (FRS102) (as amended for accounting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2016).

Auditor

A resolution proposing that Clarke Nicklin, be re-appointed as auditors of the company will be put to the members.

Statement of disclosure to auditor

Each of the Trustees has confirmed that there is no information of which they are aware which is relevant to the audit, but of which the auditor is unaware. They have further confirmed that they have taken appropriate steps to identify such relevant information and to establish that the auditor is aware of such information.

Structure, Governance and Management

a) Constitution

The company is registered as a charity (No. 1006015) and company (No. 02650841) limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum and Articles of Association adopted on 2 October 1991 as amended 25 October 2016. Prior to this, it was an un-constituted group of individuals.

b) Method of Appointment or Election of Trustees

The strategic management of the company and the group is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Memorandum and Articles of Association. Operational management is the responsibility of the appointed CEO.

c) Policies Adopted for the Induction and Training of Trustees

The Trustees are ultimately responsible for the appointment of new Trustees. New Trustees will only be appointed after due consideration is given to eligibility, personal competence, specialist skills and experience. New Trustees, when appointed, are inducted into the working of the Charity by the existing Trustees and the CEO.

d) Organisational Structure and Decision making

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance of the Charity. The affairs of the Charity are administered by a council of management (Board of Trustees), the members of which occupy the positions of directors for the purposes of the Companies Act.

The following are the directors/trustees who, except where otherwise indicated, held office throughout the year:
Mr J Stevenson MBE Chairman, Trustee
Mr I Cook Trustee
Mr P Bevan Trustee
Mr C Eagle Trustee

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Ms P Harrison Trustee


e) Patrons

Patrons are appointed by Beechwood Trustees to add gravitas and increase marketing and profile-raising opportunities. They are neither Trustees nor directors of the organisation and thus have no voting rights. They may be ex-board members, high profile individuals/‘celebrities’ or local dignitaries and are required to sign up to a Code of Conduct to protect and enhance the reputation of Beechwood.

Patrons as of 31 March 2024:

Mr Paul Brearley HM Deputy Lieutenant, Greater Manchester
Mr Shay Given Retired Footballer
Ms Gaynor Morgan Author, events/charity fundraiser and radio presenter
Mr Mike Toolan Radio Presenter and speaker

f) Risk management

Internal controls over all forms of commitment and expenditure continue to be refined to improve efficiency, and to reflect activity and considerations at any given time. Processes are in place to ensure that performance is monitored, and reviews are in place to ensure that appropriate management information is prepared regularly, by both the executive management and the Board of Trustees.

The systems of internal control are designed to provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance against material misstatement or loss and include:
- Annual budget and cash flow approval by the Trustees
- Regular consideration by the Trustees of financial results, variances from budgets, non-financial
performance indicators and benchmarking reviews
- Delegation of day-to-day management authority and segregation of duties
- The Trustees are satisfied that adequate systems are in place to manage exposure to any major risk. The Charity reviews and measures the risks it faces on an ongoing basis as external and internal environments change

The Chief Executive and Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, in particular those relating to the operations and finances of the Charity.

Finally, it is recognised that fierce competition for funds from a wide range of other sources is a major factor in the risk management of Beechwood and increasing efforts are being made to explore additional and diverse funding opportunities to reduce vulnerability in the future, particularly relevant post pandemic and subsequent cost of living increases.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

a) Purpose of the Charity

The principal objective of the Charity is to provide psychological support and services to patients, carers, and family members (‘clients’) who are affected by cancer or other life-limiting illnesses.


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The Charity offers a range of psychological and therapeutic interventions to those with a cancer diagnosis and those affected by that diagnosis, for example, carers and family members. With growing requirements for cancer-related psychological support, demand for the Charity’s services grow year on year and as such, the service delivery team are trained and continually supervised to a high standard to deliver safe and effective services.

b) Public Benefit

The name of Beechwood Cancer Care centre broadly explains the work undertaken by the Charity; however, this cannot convey the extent or context of the support provided by the Charity. Our Mission Statement is:

'Providing psychological and holistic wellbeing support to those affected by cancer'.

There is no charge for Beechwood’s core services, however, a donation is appreciated for some of our supplementary ‘wrap-around’ services. Our main service users ('clients') are those affected by cancer, and a small number of clients who do not have cancer but have been diagnosed with another life-limiting illness, for example, Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. To date, our support is predominantly for those affected by cancer and there are no restrictions in terms of ‘type’ or stage of cancer, nor are there any restrictions in accessing Beechwood’s services in relation to religion, ethnicity, or political allegiance.

The Charity’s Trustees are not remunerated and give their time voluntarily; they ensure the Charity’s activities are to the benefit of the general public and that every effort is made to reflect the diversity of the geographical area of Greater Manchester/Northwest England, being aware of the guidance supplied by the Charity Commission in this regard.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCES

a) Review of Activities

Beechwood has three main income streams, as follows:

i) Greater Manchester Integrated Care System (ICS)





The current contract has been extended by one year, until March 2025 whilst the ICS and ICB review community provider services. We perform in accordance with the Key Performance Indicators set, which will be reviewed as part of the overall service review. Contract review meetings ensure quality and consistency of service provision, performance and stewardship of the funds allocated (which are to support those registered with a Stockport GP) *.


* Those clients from outside Stockport or who are not registered with a Stockport GP still receive
support from the Charity, but this is via the Charity's own funds.

ii) Charity Shop Income



In the year under review, the income from the charity shops is derived from the sale of donated goods
and used items. A small range of new goods are sold through the shops in addition to those sold from
within the reception area of the Beechwood Centre.

Collectively, in the financial year to March 2024, the shops produced an income of £176,240, down 3% on the prior year (2023: £182,221).

iii) Charitable Income


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This comprises all monies received from events, donations, legacies, and such kind.


Beechwood delivered two main fundraising events during the year, namely a Golf Day and the
'Man@Manchester' event. Income from fundraising events totalled £371,046 in the year to March 2024,
up 10% on the prior years' total of £342,597.

Donations and legacies decreased year on year by 19%, from £216,767 in 2023 to £175,704 in 2024.This was due to a sizeable legacy of £74,000 having been received in the prior year.

BEECHWOOD'S SERVICES

Clients Supported

During the period 2023-24 we have supported over 650 clients and delivered 4,000 support sessions to those affected by cancer, including children and young people.



Patient Support Packages

Beechwood provides psychological support and one-to-one counselling to service users with a cancer diagnosis. In addition, we offer access to our wrap around services providing a full holistic and therapeutic approach. There are a range of alternative treatments available, which our clients can chose to improve their overall emotional wellbeing. Beechwood provides a welcoming, calm and compassionate environment and a safe space for clients to relax and be supported through their cancer experience.

Carer Support

The Charity provides a package of support to Carers (of those with a cancer diagnosis) which begins with one-to-one counselling sessions, followed by access to our wrap-around holistic services. This helps support Carers through what is often a physically, mentally and emotionally demanding responsibility. Beechwood allows Carers time and space to rejuvenate and receive the support to manage themselves and attend to their own needs, whilst continuing to carry out caring duties.

Bereavement Support Programme

Beechwood's revised Bereavement Support Model has proven to be very successful, with clients reporting that they feel empowered and equipped. One-to-one bereavement support and counselling is offered and again, followed by access to the wrap-around holistic service offer, should clients wish to take advantage of this.

The Bereavement Group and Bereavement Café are proving to be an important part of the recovery process after bereavement, with clients gaining support and comfort from others in similar situations. These clients often leave Beechwood having formed their own peer support and friendship groups, going on to meet as an independent group of friends once they've been discharged from Beechwood's services.

Tailoring of Wrap-Around Services

Beechwood's holistic, wrap-around services are continually reviewed and revised to ensure the best treatments for the Charity's client groups. We continue to use cancer-friendly products for all complementary therapy treatments and offer specific oncology treatments as part of the holistic offer. All treatments are carried out by fully qualified and trained therapists, who each have their own specialisms in addition to a generic skill set. Feedback from clients continues to be extremely positive, maintaining the benefits of the power of touch, particularly during and after cancer treatments and when bereaved.


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The two 'Therapy Tea Rooms' are fully utilised by clients after their complementary therapy treatment. The provide a restful space for clients to quietly 'come round' after a relaxing (and sometimes emotion- provoking) treatment. The teas we offer to clients are designed using the latest scientific evidence and formulated by experts to aid chronic disease and medicinal side effects. The teas are designed by a company who apply homeopathic and herbal medicine principles, incorporating only the highest quality ingredients from around the world. Many clients go on to purchase their own teas as a result of enjoying them at their visits to Beechwood.

Support Groups & Workshops

In this period, we have delivered the following support groups:
- Prostate Cancer Support Group
- Bereavement Support Group
- Bereavement Café
- Guided Relaxation
- Arts & Crafts Group
- Carers Support Group
- Nature Connection

Guided relaxation sessions have been delivered throughout the year, with only positive feedback received from these sessions, with clients finding them to provide "a calming environment, peaceful and relaxing."
Mindfulness for health courses were also delivered, with clients reporting benefits such as, improved breathing, sleep, clarity of mind and thinking.

- Living Positively with Confidence
- Living Positively with Good Nutrition
- Living Positively and Returning to Work
- Exercise After Illness

Children, Young People & Family Support

Beechwood’s Family Support Team takes a flexible approach to supporting families where children are affected by cancer, life-limiting illness, and bereavement.

Families with a diagnosis can self-refer into the Charity to gain support for children and for the family as a unit. The Charity’s family support is bespoke, young person and family centred; there are a range of services available, which families can access at any point during their support, including preparing for the loss of a parent/significant carer and support following death.

During this period, Beechwood has continued to support families, and continued to deliver ‘Woodland Adventures’- a therapeutic afternoon where children and their parents/carers enjoy facilitated time in the outdoors, and whilst there is most definitely a therapeutic aspect to the day, it is a time to relax and have fun, with qualified staff on hand throughout the day to help through any emotional difficulties that may arise.

‘Introduction to Beechwood’ Sessions

These sessions continue to help prepare new clients for their support journey through Beechwood. Not only do new clients get sight of Beechwood's Centre, but they also receive information to aid peace of mind before embarking on their package of support. The first step to accessing support can be very daunting and clients find the introductory sessions very reassuring.

Student Counsellor Placements


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Beechwood continues to provide training placements to students in their final months of training once they have passed their fitness to practice module. All students are supported by the counselling team, using a 'buddy system'. They receive one-to-one bi-monthly support meeting and group supervision.

External Partnerships and Clinics

Beechwood works in collaboration with local hospitals, including Stepping Hill Hospital, Wythenshawe Hospital and The Christie, together with Cancer Nurse Specialists and Community Teams. Additionally, we are commissioned to undertake bereavement-follow up calls on behalf of the NHS/Stepping Hill Hospital. Overall, we have continued to enhance collaborative relationships during this financial period.

Team Training

We have carried out team training both in house and using an external consultant to provide learning and peer support.

Volunteer Support

We have continued to be supported by a group of dedicated volunteers, who give their time in a range of roles. During this period, we have achieved the following:

Total number of volunteers 85
Number of regular, active volunteers* 70
Total number of volunteer hours given to the
Charity:

11,257
Financial value of volunteer support £101,565
* Regular or active volunteers are defined (in this instance) as those who give time to Beechwood once a fortnight or more.

The value, both economic and social, of volunteers within a charity cannot be underestimated. Not only do volunteers bring skills, experience and expertise to the organisation, they also create their own unique teams and build lasting friendships; essentially, volunteering creates a general sense of wellbeing which, can help improve physical and mental health, in addition to helping the Charity.

Beechwood thanks and recognises its volunteer support in a variety of ways, notwithstanding two dedicated thank you events each June and December.

We have continued to see a slight downturn in volunteer recruitment (since the pandemic in 2020), which can be attributed to several factors, for example, later retirement age, cost of living pressures force potential or existing volunteers back into paid work, family caring responsibilities etc.

Safeguarding

The Charity's Safeguarding Adults and Children Policy has been reviewed and approved by an external safeguarding expert during this financial year. Any new starters in this period also undertook the local Greater Manchester safeguarding training, with longer-term staff undertaking refreshers, where relevant. Bespoke in-person refresher training will be provided in line with the training guidelines, likely to be 2024-25.

Upgrade of Equipment

IT and other equipment are reviewed on an ongoing basis to ensure they meet the needs of the Charity and are fit-for-purpose.


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FINANCIAL REVIEW

A summary of the year's financial results can be found on page 15 of the attached accounts.

During the year, the total incoming resources of the Charity were £1,017,309 compared to £1,126,993 the previous year, representing a year on year decrease of 10%.

This included restricted income of £5,200 whilst all other income was unrestricted.

Overall expenditure has increased year on year from £796,815 in the year to March 2023 to £917,893 in the year to March 2024, demonstrating an increase of 15%.

Reserves policy

The Trustees have examined the Charity's requirements for reserves considering the main risks and financial commitments for the organisation. They have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds (not committed nor invested in tangible fixed assets held by the Charity) should equate to 12 months of regular expenditure, estimated at £840k.

The reserves are needed to meet the working capital requirements of the Charity, and the Trustees are confident that at this level they should be able to continue the current activities of the Charity in the event of a significant decline in funding.

At the balance sheet date, the free reserves of the Charity were £1.49m (2023: £1.38m). The levels of free reserves held by the Charity offer resilience and the ability to provide ongoing service delivery through challenging times, tested in recent years by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Investment policy

Under the Memorandum and Articles, the Charity has the power to make any investments which the Trustees see fit. All risk factors are examined and discussed, and professional advice taken when required.

The Charity had a policy of keeping the majority of surplus funds in short term deposit accounts but is looking to move to using some medium to long term investment accounts in order to maximise on interest rate income. This will be fully explored and assessed during the following financial year.

In the current year, 26% of the Charity's income is from Greater Manchester ICC and is fundamental to the continuation of the existing service provision at Beechwood. To avoid over-reliance on specific funding streams, the Charity is actively exploring alternative funding opportunities via grants and trusts, including corporate sponsorship. During the period in question, the Charity has been successful in securing small grants for specific projects, namely a new Outreach & Engagement Counsellor, whose focus will be on children, young people, families and local partners, e.g., schools. The new postholder will begin in the next financial year.

The Charity is keen to continue to build on corporate, community and individual support, whilst recognising the considerations many are now facing as the economy begins to influence charitable giving and donations. As such, having undertaken a fundraising scoping exercise during a Strategy Day with Trustees, the Charity will embark on a recruitment campaign to attract a fundraising and marketing role in the next financial year to secure the skills needed in the Charity.

We said, and we did...
During 2023-24 we committed to the following:
- Reassessing recruitment methods to attract candidates suitable and experienced in the charity sector

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- Undertake a fundraising scoping exercise, potentially with independent support to ‘fine tune’ the
Charity’s fundraising focus
- Introduce additional support to men affected by prostate cancer
- Expand the range of complementary therapy treatments and increased flexibility in the way they are
offered
- Attract another Beechwood Ambassador
- Find new ways to ‘do more with the same’ in light of the economic climate and increasing demands on
the service
- Increase collaborative projects with other partners, including the NHS
- Introduce an outreach position specifically to engage in outreach with schools, GPs and to offer some
counselling to children and young people in the school environment [when getting to the Centre would
prevent them from accessing support]
- Introduce ‘sessional counsellors’ to support at peak referral times and to help alleviate the waiting times
for clients
- Recruit a new senior retail manager position to give robust support and to develop the Charity’s retail
function
- Establish an events committee to oversee and enhance the Charity’s portfolio of fundraising events and
to feed into the Board any recommendations and approval for actions and expenditure
- Up-skilling and tapping into Counsellors’ skills to provide additional therapeutic support outside of the
counselling rooms e.g., groups and workshops
- Introduce young people’s bereavement support groups
- Engage with more community groups to attract new volunteers
- Engage with colleges to attract young people into volunteering
- Establish a team of event volunteers specifically trained to support Beechwood’s main events and to
support local events as representatives of Beechwood

What we didn't achieve in this financial period, but which are in progress and will run into the next financial year:

- Introduce additional support to women affected by breast cancer
- Monitor and assess available local commercial units with a view to increasing the number of
Beechwood retail premises
- Introduce young people's bereavement support groups

During 2024-25 we commit to the following:

- Introduce a fortnightly café for clients with a cancer diagnosis
- Introduce a focused half day programme of support for clients with a diagnosis
- Introduce a focused half day holistic support programme
- Train counsellors in additional therapeutic modalities and/or specific trainings
- Increase the number of new support groups and workshops
- Increase collaboration with external healthcare providers
- Recruit to a Snr Fundraising & Marketing position
- Diversify fundraising income streams, e.g., increase Payroll Giving
- Increase community engagement
- Increase community fundraising events
- Review banking and investment arrangements and take appropriate action


Our Business and Community Supporters

We are indebted to our supporters, large and small. The following is a snapshot of some of the organisations we are so fortunate to receive support from; these are supplemented by the many individual donations that we receive to ensure the work of Beechwood is free of charge to anyone affected by cancer.

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Bredbury Library Offerton Scout & Guide Group (1st & 4th)
Bridge Hall Primary School Our Lady & St Christopher's Church, Romiley
Caddick Construction Pareto Financial Planning
C&C Insurance Pure Leisure Group
Disley Golf Club RF Fielding Hay & Straw
Drive Further Scissorhands
DSG Finance Steadfast Lodge
Edgeley Railway Club St Mary's Parish Church, Reddish
Eleanor Hamilton Education Trust Stockport County Football Club
Enigma Bar Stockport Electrical Services
Eric Wright Charitable Trust Stockport High School Old Girls Association
Essential Insurance Stockport Rock and Roll Society
Fabelou Fashion & Francesca Moody Suburban Muse
Hall Brown Family Law Terry Wellard Memorial Golf Day
Hazel Grove Thai Chi for Health The Buckland Charitable Trust
High Lane Village Hall Wynsors Shoes
Inner Wheel Club of Hazel Grove Yeshurun Hebrew Congregation
Marple Cancer Charities Committee

The above list is not exhaustive, and our gratitude goes out to each and every one of our supporters – Thank You.

Many thanks also to the many individuals, clubs, churches, groups and associations of Greater Manchester and Stockport for their continued support.

The support of the community is at the heart of the Charity and is greatly appreciated.




STRATEGIC REPORT

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
02650841 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number
1006015


BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE CENTRE (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02650841)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024


Registered office
Chelford Grove
Stockport
Cheshire
SK3 8LS

Trustees
J Stevenson MBE
C Eagle
P Bevan
I K Cook
P Harrison

Auditors
Clarke Nicklin LLP
Chartered Accountants and
Statutory Auditors
Clarke Nicklin House
Brooks Drive
Cheadle Royal Business Park
Cheadle
Cheshire
SK8 3TD

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees (who are also the directors of Beechwood Cancer Care Centre for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law 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 charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to

-select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
-observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
-make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
-prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

In so far as the trustees are aware:

-there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company'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.


BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE CENTRE (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02650841)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024


AUDITORS
The auditors, Clarke Nicklin LLP, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

Report of the trustees, incorporating a strategic report, approved by order of the board of trustees, as the company directors, on 29 October 2024 and signed on the board's behalf by:





J Stevenson MBE - Trustee

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF
BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE CENTRE


Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Beechwood Cancer Care Centre (the 'charitable company') for the year ended 31 March 2024 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement and notes to the financial statements, 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 (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:
-give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2024 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 United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
-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 Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements 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 opinion.

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 charitable company'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 trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon.

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 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 this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. 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.

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF
BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE CENTRE


Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
- the information given in the Report of the Trustees for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
- the Report of the Trustees has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Report of the Trustees.

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where 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 financial statements 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 charitable company for the purposes 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 charitable company'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.

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF
BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE CENTRE


Our 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 a Report of the Independent Auditors 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.

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

Procedures to identify risks:
- enquiring of management concerning the entity's procedures relating to: identifying, evaluating and
complying with laws and regulations and whether they were aware of any instances of noncompliance;
detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether they have knowledge of any actual, suspected
or alleged fraud;
- discussing among the engagement team regarding how and where fraud might occur in the financial
statements and any potential indicators of fraud. As part of this discussion, we identified potential for fraud
in the following areas: timing of recognition of income, and posting of unusual journals; and
- obtaining an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that the company operates in, focusing
on those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the financial statements or that had a
fundamental effect on the operations of the entity. The key laws and regulations we considered in this
context included UK Companies Act, Charities Act, employment law, health and safety, pensions
legislation and tax legislation.

The procedures to respond to risks identified included:
- reviewing the financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess
compliance with relevant laws and regulations discussed above;
- enquiring of management, concerning actual and potential litigation and claims;
- performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate
risks of material misstatement due to fraud;
- testing the timing and matching of income and expense transactions either side of the year end; and
- in addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls, testing the appropriateness of
journal entries and other adjustments; assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting
estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and evaluating the rationale of any significant transactions that
are unusual or outside the normal course of business.

We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members, and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit.

There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above. We are less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance with laws and regulation that are not closely related to events and transactions reflected in the financial statements. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detection one resulting from an error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment, by for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentation, or through collusion.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Independent Auditors.

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF
BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE CENTRE


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. 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 the charitable company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.




Graham Travis (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of Clarke Nicklin LLP
Chartered Accountants and
Statutory Auditors
Clarke Nicklin House
Brooks Drive
Cheadle Royal Business Park
Cheadle
Cheshire
SK8 3TD

29 October 2024

BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE CENTRE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2024 2023
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds fund funds funds
Notes £    £    £    £   
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations, legacies and grants 2 433,168 5,200 438,368 481,381

Charitable activities 5
Fundraising 371,046 - 371,046 342,597

Other trading activities 3 176,240 - 176,240 182,221
Investment income 4 22,139 - 22,139 6,521
Other income 6 9,516 - 9,516 114,273
Total 1,012,109 5,200 1,017,309 1,126,993

EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities 7
Fundraising 274,891 - 274,891 213,345
Charitable shops 130,276 - 130,276 101,759
Patient care 500,344 4,382 504,726 475,211
Governance costs 8,000 - 8,000 6,500
Total 913,511 4,382 917,893 796,815

NET INCOME 98,598 818 99,416 330,178


RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 1,858,650 41,869 1,900,519 1,570,341

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 1,957,248 42,687 1,999,935 1,900,519

BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE CENTRE (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02650841)

BALANCE SHEET
31 MARCH 2024

2024 2023
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds fund funds funds
Notes £    £    £    £   
FIXED ASSETS
Intangible assets 13 10,612 - 10,612 14,104
Tangible assets 14 460,982 - 460,982 465,984
Investments 15 1 - 1 1
471,595 - 471,595 480,089

CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 16 45,025 - 45,025 77,741
Cash at bank 1,517,104 42,687 1,559,791 1,393,233
1,562,129 42,687 1,604,816 1,470,974

CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 17 (76,476 ) - (76,476 ) (50,544 )

NET CURRENT ASSETS 1,485,653 42,687 1,528,340 1,420,430

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES

1,957,248

42,687

1,999,935

1,900,519

NET ASSETS 1,957,248 42,687 1,999,935 1,900,519
FUNDS 19
Unrestricted funds 1,957,248 1,858,650
Restricted funds 42,687 41,869
TOTAL FUNDS 1,999,935 1,900,519


The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 29 October 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:





J Stevenson MBE - Trustee

BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE CENTRE

CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2024 2023
Notes £    £   

Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations 1 156,204 301,533
Net cash provided by operating activities 156,204 301,533

Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of intangible fixed assets - (3,611 )
Purchase of tangible fixed assets (16,265 ) (768 )
Sale of tangible fixed assets - 186,000
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities (16,265 ) 181,621

Cash flows from financing activities
Repayment of bank loans - (56,468 )
Repayment of amount owed by group 26,619 -
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities 26,619 (56,468 )

Change in cash and cash equivalents
in the reporting period

166,558

426,686
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the reporting period

1,393,233

966,547
Cash and cash equivalents at the end
of the reporting period

1,559,791

1,393,233

BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE CENTRE

NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024


1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
2024 2023
£    £   
Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of
Financial Activities)

99,416

330,178
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges 24,759 24,149
Profit on disposal of fixed assets - (108,398 )
Decrease/(increase) in debtors 6,097 (83,487 )
Increase in creditors 25,932 139,091
Net cash provided by operations 156,204 301,533


2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS

At 1.4.23 Cash flow At 31.3.24
£    £    £   
Net cash
Cash at bank and in hand 1,393,233 166,558 1,559,791
1,393,233 166,558 1,559,791
Total 1,393,233 166,558 1,559,791

BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024


1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value.

The charitable company has taken the option under Section 405 of the Companies Act 2008 not to prepare consolidated financial statements as its subsidiary undertaking has not traded and is not material for the purposes of giving a true and fair view.

Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Intangible fixed assets
Intangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following basis:

Website & patient care system 15% on cost

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year.

Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.


Freehold property - 2% on cost
Improvements to property - 15% on cost
Fixtures and fittings - 15% on cost

Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.


BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024


1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

2. DONATIONS, LEGACIES AND GRANTS
2024 2023
£    £   
Donations 155,537 133,173
NHS contracts 262,102 262,102
Legacies 20,167 83,594
Lottery 562 1,512
Grants/Trusts - 1,000
438,368 481,381

3. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2024 2023
£    £   
Charitable shops income 176,240 182,221

4. INVESTMENT INCOME
2024 2023
£    £   
Interest receivable 22,139 6,521


BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024


5. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2024 2023
Activity £    £   
Fundraising events Fundraising 371,046 342,597

6. OTHER INCOME
2024 2023
£    £   
Gain on sale of tangible fixed assets - 108,398
Other income 4,632 -
Rental income - 2,258
Electricity income 4,884 3,167
Training and room hire - 450
9,516 114,273


BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024


7. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS



Fundraising
Charitable
shops
Patient
care
Governance
costs
Total
2024

Total 2023
£    £    £    £    £    £   
Staff costs 56,201 64,032 358,270 - 478,503 372,818
Depreciation and
impairment

-

16,650

8,110

-

24,760

24,125
Staff training 306 160 4,434 - 4,900 3,878
Staff volunteer
expenses

(100

)

230

3,780

-

3,910

2,898
Property costs -
Centre

-

-

62,071

-

62,071

41,493
Fundraising
expenses

139,347

-

-

-

139,347

145,898
Patient activites - - 17,771 - 17,771 12,859
Property costs -
Shop

-

48,909


-

48,909

45,876
Food provisions - - 2,875 - 2,875 668
Irrecoverable VAT 35,804 - - - 35,804 32,700
IT costs and
website

882

-

21,124

-

22,006

20,060
Postage, printing
and stationery

-

-

4,252

-

4,252

3,745
Advertising and
marketing

2,841

-

-

-

2,841

9,560
Accountancy and
professional fees

1,610

295

9,743

-

11,648

16,502
Project
expenditure

-

-

12,296

-

12,296

19,435
Bad debts 38,000 - - - 38,000 37,800
274,891 130,276 504,726 - 909,893 790,315

Share of
governance costs
(see note 8)


-


-


-


8,000


8,000


6,500
274,891 130,276 504,726 8,000 917,893 796,815
Analysis by Fund
Unrestricted fund 274,891 130,276 486,191 8,000 899,358
Restricted fund - - 18,535 - 18,535
274,891 130,276 504,726 8,000 917,893

For the year ended 31 March 2023
Unrestricted funds 213,347 101,760 456,673 6,500 778,280
Restricted funds - - 18,535 - 18,535
213,347 101,760 475,208 6,500 796,815

BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024


8. SUPPORT COSTS
Governance
costs
£   
Governance costs 8,000

Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:

Governance costs
2024 2023
Governance Total
costs activities
£    £   
Auditors' remuneration 8,000 6,500

9. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):

2024 2023
£    £   
Audit fee 8,000 6,500
Depreciation - owned assets 21,267 20,873
Surplus on disposal of fixed assets - (108,398 )
Computer software amortisation 3,492 3,276

10. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.


Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.



BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024


11. STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

2024 2023
Management/administration 6 5
Fundraising 3 2
Clinical 8 8
Shops 3 2
Housekeeping 2 2
22 19

The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was:

2024 2023
£70,001 - £80,000 1 1

12. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds fund funds
£    £    £   
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations, legacies and grants 458,531 22,850 481,381

Charitable activities
Fundraising 342,597 - 342,597

Other trading activities 182,221 - 182,221
Investment income 6,521 - 6,521
Other income 114,273 - 114,273
Total 1,104,143 22,850 1,126,993

EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Fundraising 213,345 - 213,345
Charitable shops 101,759 - 101,759
Patient care 456,676 18,535 475,211
Governance costs 6,500 - 6,500
Total 778,280 18,535 796,815

NET INCOME 325,863 4,315 330,178


RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 1,532,787 37,554 1,570,341

BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024


12. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds fund funds
£    £    £   

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 1,858,650 41,869 1,900,519

13. INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Computer
software
£   
COST
At 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024 23,281
AMORTISATION
At 1 April 2023 9,177
Charge for year 3,492
At 31 March 2024 12,669
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024 10,612
At 31 March 2023 14,104

14. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Improvements Fixtures
Freehold to and
property property fittings Totals
£    £    £    £   
COST
At 1 April 2023 615,030 30,925 83,150 729,105
Additions - 3,491 12,774 16,265
Disposals - - (62,641 ) (62,641 )
At 31 March 2024 615,030 34,416 33,283 682,729
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2023 161,345 26,457 75,319 263,121
Charge for year 12,035 4,614 4,618 21,267
Eliminated on disposal - - (62,641 ) (62,641 )
At 31 March 2024 173,380 31,071 17,296 221,747
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024 441,650 3,345 15,987 460,982
At 31 March 2023 453,685 4,468 7,831 465,984

BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024


15. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Shares in
group
undertaking
£   
MARKET VALUE
At 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024 1
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024 1
At 31 March 2023 1

There were no investment assets outside the UK.

The company's investments at the balance sheet date in the share capital of companies include the following:

Living Positively Limited
Registered office: C/O Beechwood Cancer Care Centre, Chelford Grove, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 8LS
Nature of business: Non-trading
%
Class of share: holding
Ordinary 100
31.3.24 31.3.23
£    £   
Aggregate capital and reserves 1 4,984

16. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024 2023
£    £   
Trade debtors 9,917 15,605
Amounts owed by group undertakings - 26,619
Other debtors 274 14,146
Prepayments 34,834 21,371
45,025 77,741


BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024


17. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024 2023
£    £   
Trade creditors 7,510 2,309
Other taxation and social security 9,642 6,333
VAT 1,052 6,692
Other creditors 30,320 2,301
Accrued expenses 27,952 32,909
76,476 50,544

18. LEASING AGREEMENTS

Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows:

2024 2023
£    £   
Within one year 1,927 1,927
Between one and five years 1,639 3,566
3,566 5,493

19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement At
At 1.4.23 in funds 31.3.24
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 1,858,650 98,598 1,957,248

Restricted funds
Restricted fund 41,869 818 42,687

TOTAL FUNDS 1,900,519 99,416 1,999,935

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 1,012,109 (913,511 ) 98,598

Restricted funds
Restricted fund 5,200 (4,382 ) 818

TOTAL FUNDS 1,017,309 (917,893 ) 99,416

BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024


19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued


Comparatives for movement in funds

Net
movement At
At 1.4.22 in funds 31.3.23
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 1,532,787 325,863 1,858,650

Restricted funds
Restricted fund 37,554 4,315 41,869

TOTAL FUNDS 1,570,341 330,178 1,900,519

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 1,104,143 (778,280 ) 325,863

Restricted funds
Restricted fund 22,850 (18,535 ) 4,315

TOTAL FUNDS 1,126,993 (796,815 ) 330,178

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Net
movement At
At 1.4.22 in funds 31.3.24
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 1,532,787 424,461 1,957,248

Restricted funds
Restricted fund 37,554 5,133 42,687

TOTAL FUNDS 1,570,341 429,594 1,999,935

BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024


19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 2,116,252 (1,691,791 ) 424,461

Restricted funds
Restricted fund 28,050 (22,917 ) 5,133

TOTAL FUNDS 2,144,302 (1,714,708 ) 429,594

20. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

During the financial year Pareto Financial Planning Ltd (John Stevenson is a Director) purchased fundraising event tickets totalling £11,500(2023: £4,000). Luna Investment Management Ltd (John Stevenson is a Director) purchased fundraising event tickets totalling £6,400(2023: £13,500).

At year end Pareto Financial Planning Ltd had a trade debtor balance of £500, Luna Investment Management Ltd had a trade debtor balance of £500.

These transactions were all at arm's length.