FANCONI HOPE
Connecting families and raising awareness amongst affected families and the general public.UK research sponsorship. Organisation of clinicians meetings and creation of clinical/research networks. Fundraising and fundraising support.Attendance at Medical events and conferences.Initiation and co-sponsorship of International FA Gene Therapy Working Group.
Objects
1. TO SUPPORT A UK FANCONI ANAEMIA NATIONAL REGISTRY SO AS TO ENSURE FANCONI ANAEMIA AFFECTED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE KEPT TRACK OF AND PROVIDED WITH THE BEST CARE.2. TO PROMOTE AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF FANCONI ANAEMIA AMONG AFFECTED FAMILIES, THE MEDICAL PROFESSION AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.3. TO ENCOURAGE TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH THAT MIGHT DIRECTLY BENEFIT FANCONI ANAEMIA RELATED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.4. TO ENCOURAGE RESEARCH IN THE AREA OF FANCONI ANAEMIA THAT MIGHT HAVE BEBEFIT FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC, E.G. IN THE TREATMENT OF CANCERS IN GENERAL.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £20,234.75 for the year ended 30 April 2025, resulting in a decrease in total assets from £68,977.20 to £48,742.45. The trustees have retained reserves of £15,000 to support ongoing activities and provide a buffer against funding fluctuations. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified that would prevent a proper understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees maintain modest reserves to ensure continuity of operations and tocover essential costs for at least three months of activity” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Anna Magee
- Beth Lee
- ROBERT DALGLEISH BSC
- Thomas Carroll
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £55k | £75k |
| 30/04/2024 | £71k | £96k |
| 30/04/2023 | £39k | £59k |
| 30/04/2022 | £37k | £48k |
| 30/04/2021 | £27k | £20k |
Common questions
Is FANCONI HOPE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £20,234.75 for the year ended 30 April 2025, resulting in a decrease in total assets from £68,977.20 to £48,742.45. The trustees have retained reserves of £15,000 to support ongoing activities and provide a buffer against funding fluctuations. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified that would prevent a proper understanding of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/06/2018 | £8k | Fanconi Hope - Building strong relationships between isolated families |