IT'S IN THE BAG CANCER SUPPORT LTD
Registered charity 1163735 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
The Charity supports sufferers of testicular and germ cell cancers in the South West and West of England through the provision of financial assistance, support, education and practical advice. It also runs awareness campaigns to educate the general public, especially men, the importance of self-checking their testicles regularly, and if they discover a problem or issue to see their GP immediately.
Causes: Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £134,074 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £258,102. The trustees report that these reserves are above their prudent target of £50,000 and are sufficient to sustain planned activities with no going concern issues. The charity has no employees and relies on volunteers and trustee support.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: around £50,000 (held: £258k)
“The directors therefore believe that a reserve balance of around £50,000 is a prudent level to secure the charity's future.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: One trustee received remuneration of £2,250 for temporary fundraising support.
“Trustees' remuneration relates to one trustee (2023: Nil) that gave temporary fundraising support to the charity within the year.” — page 29
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — It's in the Bag (matched by registered charity number).
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
- RICHARD BULLARDchair
- Dr JEREMY BRAYBROOKE FRCP, PHD
- Joanna Kay Hopkins
- John Francis Garland
- Joseph Hamilton Mathieson
- Joseph Michael Patten
- Richard Francis Pasco
- Ryan Lee Hellings
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England
Income and spending
Common questions
Is IT'S IN THE BAG CANCER SUPPORT LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £134,074 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £258,102. The trustees report that these reserves are above their prudent target of £50,000 and are sufficient to sustain planned activities with no going concern issues. The charity has no employees and relies on volunteers and trustee support. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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