Charity registration number 1138195 (England and Wales)
Company registration number 07313052
BOOT OUT BREAST CANCER
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Ms D A Dowie
Mrs D Clarence
(Appointed 20 January 2025)
Mrs J Duckworth
(Appointed 20 January 2025)
Mr I M Wilkinson
(Appointed 20 January 2025)
Charity number (England and Wales)
1138195
Company number
07313052
Registered office
Suites 1a & 4
Melrose House
181 Chorley New Road
Bolton
BL1 4QZ
Independent examiner
Cowgills Limited
Fourth Floor
Unit 5B, The Parklands
Bolton
BL6 4SD
Bankers
Barclays Bank Plc
The Wellsprings
Victoria Square
Bolton
BL1 1BY
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CONTENTS
Page
Trustees' report
1 - 2
Independent examiner's report
3
Statement of financial activities
4
Balance sheet
5
Notes to the financial statements
6 - 10
BOOT OUT BREAST CANCER
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

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, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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)".

Objectives and activities

The principle activity of the charity is the relief of sickness and to promote and preserve good health for the public benefit, by the provision of equipment to medical institutions and charities involved in providing cancer treatment, advice and support.

Public benefit

The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance
Significant activities and achievements against objectives

Our ongoing agreement with Your Donation Ltd, resulted in charitable contributions of £74,822 for the 12 month period, with public donations contributing a further £33,461. Events held throughout the period resulted in total net donations of £72,122.

During the period, Boot Out Breast Cancer purchased diagnostic equipment to the value of £322,385 for donation to 5 different hospitals throughout the country. This included an ultrasound scanner donated to the Royal Bolton Hospital and a Savi SCOUT Wire Free Localisation System to

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Our collaboration with Womanzone resulted in Boot Out Breast Cancer donating post operation bras and mastectomy kits to 5 hospitals nationally.

 

Financial review

The principal source of income in the year was private donations and in particular, donations from Your Donation Ltd.

The Trustees are confident that the charity will continue to make good progress in the coming year. Several fundraising events are planned and we are once again purchasing much needed equipment for hospital breast cancer units. We are seeking to work with more partners and build on our current success and also spread our fundraising into a wider ranging area.

Reserves policy

The nature of the charity’s activities, raising money to purchase equipment, means that it is not necessary to hold high levels of reserves in that there are no on-going commitments. The trustees would like to see unrestricted reserves at an appropriate level to cover management and administration and support costs to enable future fund raising events to be organised and will be working towards achieving this level of reserves over the next few years.

Major risks

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Plans for future periods

The Trustees consider that the charity has had a successful year and are confident that the charity will continue to make good progress in the coming year. We are seeking to work with more partners and build on our current success and also spread our fundraising into a wider ranging area.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Structure, governance and management

The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 13 July 2010. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association.

The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Ms D A Dowie
Ms S Chantry
(Resigned 20 January 2025)
Mrs D Clarence
(Appointed 20 January 2025)
Mrs J Duckworth
(Appointed 20 January 2025)
Mr I M Wilkinson
(Appointed 20 January 2025)
Recruitment and appointment of trustees

The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law and under the company’s Articles are known as members of the company. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the directors are required to retire by rotation. Appointment of directors is by the charity in general meeting or by the directors.

 

None of the Trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the Trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

The company's current policy concerning the payment of trade creditors is to follow the CBI's Prompt Payers Code (copies are available from the CBI, Centre Point, 103 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1DU).

 

The company's current policy concerning the payment of trade creditors is to:

 

Trade creditors of the company at the year end were equivalent to 0 day's purchases, based on the average daily amount invoiced by suppliers during the year.

The Trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Ms D A Dowie
Trustee
18 August 2025
BOOT OUT BREAST CANCER
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF BOOT OUT BREAST CANCER
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I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Boot Out Breast Cancer (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000, the independent examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

1

accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.

2

the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

3

the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

4

the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

M Murphy FCA
Cowgills Limited
Fourth Floor
Unit 5B, The Parklands
Bolton
BL6 4SD
Dated: 18 August 2025
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
266,975
507,087
Investments
4
3
9
Total income
266,978
507,096
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
5
96,526
183,092
Charitable activities
6
328,900
340,279
Total expenditure
425,426
523,371
Net expenditure and movement in funds
(158,448)
(16,275)
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 January 2024
380,960
397,235
Fund balances at 31 December 2024
222,512
380,960

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Current assets
Debtors
11
6,087
29,441
Cash at bank and in hand
356,136
352,519
362,223
381,960
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
12
(139,711)
(1,000)
Net current assets
222,512
380,960
The funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds
13
222,512
380,960
222,512
380,960

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 December 2024.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 18 August 2025
Ms D A Dowie
Trustee
Company registration number 07313052 (England and Wales)
BOOT OUT BREAST CANCER
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Charity information

Boot Out Breast Cancer is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Suites 1a & 4, Melrose House, 181 Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4QZ.

1.1
Reporting period

The Charity presents its accounts for a 12 month period to 31 December 2024.

1.2
Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

 

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a statement of cash flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.3
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.

1.4
Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.
1.5
Income
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.
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NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.6
Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

1.7
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.8
Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

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NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.9
Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.10

Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

 

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.11

Value Added Tax

Value Added Tax is not recoverable by the company and as such is included in the relevant costs in the Statement of Financial Activities.

2
Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
£
£
Donations and gifts
266,975
507,087
4
Income from investments
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
£
£
Interest receivable
3
9
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NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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5

Raising funds

Unrestricted
Total
funds
2024
2023
£
£

Costs of generating voluntary income

Staging fundraising events
96,526
183,092
6
Charitable activities
Finance Charges

Donations to support charitable activities

 

Total
2024
Finance Charges

Donations to support charitable activities

 

Total
2023
2024
2024
2023
2023
£
£
£
£
£
£

Charitable expenditure

-
322,385
322,385
-
334,425
334,425
Share of governance costs
6,515
-
6,515
5,854
-
5,854
6,515
322,385
328,900
5,854
334,425
340,279
7
Net movement in funds
2024
2023
£
£
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial statements
-
-
8
Trustees

None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year.

9
Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
0
0
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
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NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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10
Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

11
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
5,178
29,441
Other debtors
909
-
6,087
29,441
12
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Other creditors
139,711
1,000
13
Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1 January 2024
Incoming resources
Resources expended
At 31 December 2024
£
£
£
£
General funds
380,960
266,978
(425,426)
222,512
Previous Period:
At 1 January 2023
Incoming resources
Resources expended
At 31 December 2023
£
£
£
£
General funds
397,235
507,096
(523,371)
380,960
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