LACE: LIFE AFTER CANCER ESSEX CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
14287297 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 September 2024

End date: 31 August 2025

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

Directors report
Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

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Directors' report period ended 31 August 2025

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 August 2025

Principal activities of the company

to support those that are going through treatment for cancer of all types and after treatment



Directors

The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025

Steven Hammond


The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

This report was approved by the board of directors on
26 May 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Steven Hammond
Status: Director

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Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

2025 2024


£

£
Turnover: 20,372 16,633
Cost of sales: ( 4,757 ) ( 13,483 )
Gross profit(or loss): 15,615 3,150
Distribution costs: ( 892 ) ( 416 )
Administrative expenses: ( 1,369 ) ( 918 )
Operating profit(or loss): 13,354 1,816
Profit(or loss) before tax: 13,354 1,816
Tax: ( 2,616 ) ( 234 )
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 10,738 1,582

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Balance sheet

As at 31 August 2025

Notes 2025 2024


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 381 797
Total fixed assets: 381 797
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 15,567 6,825
Total current assets: 15,567 6,825
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 4 ( 3,416 ) ( 5,828 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 12,151 997
Total assets less current liabilities: 12,532 1,794
Total net assets (liabilities): 12,532 1,794
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 12,532 1,794
Total members' funds: 12,532 1,794

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 August 2025 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 26 May 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Steven Hammond
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

    Turnover policy

    Turnover comprises the invoiced value of goods and services supplied by the company and contributions from supporters.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis: Straight line 33%

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

  • 2. Employees

    2025 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 September 2024 1,248 1,248
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 August 2025 1,248 1,248
Depreciation
At 1 September 2024 451 451
Charge for year 416 416
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 August 2025 867 867
Net book value
At 31 August 2025 381 381
At 31 August 2024 797 797

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

4. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2025 2024
£ £
Taxation and social security 2,616 234
Accruals and deferred income 800 5,594
Total 3,416 5,828

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

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Company Number: 14287297 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 August 2025

Company activities and impact

The company was initially set up to support those that are going through treatment for cancer of all types. It is now open to those that are in remission or those that may be affected by cancer including carers, families and friends. The main focus of the company is to provide support to those affected by cancer in a safe, friendly and non-judgemental manner whilst offering something different, something 'outdoors' where people can take in some fresh air, where they can get some 'exercise', appreciate the wildlife and plants whilst talking in a safe environment with others in the same situation.

Consultation with stakeholders

The stakeholders of LACE continue to be its members, those affected by Cancer. I have now set up a committee which consists of volunteers from our membership. Monthly meetings are held to discuss past, current and future events. Each committee member are themselves going through their own cancer journey or is affected by cancer in some way. The committee represent a good cross section of those, LACE was formed to support. A member of the committee attends every LACE event and regularly discuss the wants and needs of its members. Written feed back is requested randomly from members attending events (see attached). From the feedback is has been clear that all those asked find that every event has provided support and a therapy that is not available anywhere else. Requests for additional events are reviewed and provided where possible. Generally, people ask for more of the same. Having provided a trip on a London sailing barge from Maldon Essex for the past 2 years a request was received to provide more spaces, therefore the annual trip planned for 2026 I have increased the numbers by 100% from 20 spaces to 40. At present LACE events are managed through our secure Facebook page, some members are either unable or unwilling to join Facebook, therefore I have instigated the production of a new LACE website, with an open area and members only area where all event bookings will be managed. Thus, catering for those that cannot access Facebook. A request was received from a number of members that they would like to attend Colchester zoo again. This has also been planned for 2026. A request was received to provide a promotional stall in Chelmsford, designed to promote LACE and get members involved. This took place In June 2025, with over 20 members assisting on the day and numerous more donating their own art and crafts for sale. The event was a great success and has been planned for next year, 20 June 2026. This type of event not only promotes LACE, it also allows our members to feel they are contributing giving them a sense of belonging.

Directors' remuneration

No remuneration was received

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
26 May 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Steven David HAMMOND
Status: Director