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27% of people diagnosed with cancer in their 20s and 30s feel excluded from engaging in exercise.
27% reported that they felt their cancer excluded them from engaging in exercise.
Metric · Observational claim · From Trekstock Cancer Support — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 8
Trekstock is the only UK charity providing physical and mental wellbeing support for people diagnosed with cancer in their 20s and 30s.
We are the UK’s only charity specifically providing physical and mental wellbeing support services for this age group who are diagnosed, living with, and surviving any type of cancer.
Service · Policy statement · From Trekstock Cancer Support — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 8
Trekstock has seen an increase in enthusiasm for fundraising from the community and corporate partners.
Over the past 12 months, support from trusts, foundations, corporate partners, and public fundraising events has helped drive forward a year of real momentum for Trekstock. We’ve seen a marked increase in enthusiasm and appetite to take part in fundraising from our community and corporate partners, with more people recognising the importance of supporting people in their 20s and 30s as they navigate life with and beyond cancer.
Financial · Trend statement · From Trekstock Cancer Support — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 7
Trekstock's work is focused on combating isolation, enhancing accessibility, providing tailored information, and advocating for representation.
Together, we will focus on: Combating Isolation: Peer support programmes like “Find Your Voice” and regional community meet ups foster connection, build skills and resilience. Enhancing Accessibility: Online and in-person offerings ensure support is available regardless of location or circumstances, supporting people through cancer treatment and beyond.
Service · Policy statement · From Trekstock Cancer Support — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 7
Trekstock's new website and online support platform will launch in 2026, alongside a Wellbeing Room at UCLH.
In 2026, this vision will take an important step forward with the launch of our new website and online support platform, alongside the opening of our inaugural Wellbeing Room at University College London Hospital, generously funded by The Jane Goodman Charitable Trust.
Operational · Commitment statement · From Trekstock Cancer Support — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 6
Trekstock aims to reach more people in their 20s and 30s who are living with or beyond cancer through personalized support.
Our vision is a future where everyone in their 20s and 30s who hears the words “it’s cancer” receives personalised, age-appropriate support at the right time.
Service · Commitment statement · From Trekstock Cancer Support — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 6
Trekstock is developing a scalable digital platform and personalized rehabilitation pathway to improve access to support.
A central part of our future strategy is the development of a scalable digital platform and personalised rehabilitation pathway designed specifically for our community. The clinical evidence is clear: targeted exercise and wellbeing support significantly improve outcomes, yet access remains fragmented and inconsistent.
Operational · Commitment statement · From Trekstock Cancer Support — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 5
Trekstock received financial support from various funders, placing the organisation on a solid financial footing.
We are grateful for the continued backing of National Lottery Community Fund, Macmillan Cancer Support, Foux Foundation, St. James’s Place Foundation, Bernard Sunley Foundation, Embers and other funders, whose confidence has placed Trekstock on a solid financial footing and enables us to plan with greater assurance.
Financial · Funding statement · From Trekstock Cancer Support — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 3
Trekstock's voice within the cancer sector has grown through active engagement with networks and partnerships.
Trekstock’s voice within the cancer sector has continued to grow. Through active engagement with networks such as Cancer52 and partnerships with Teenage Cancer Trust, Young Lives vs Cancer and Macmillan Cancer Support, we are recognised as a credible and respected contributor to improving outcomes for people with cancer in their 20s and 30s.
Commissioning · Policy statement · From Trekstock Cancer Support — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 3
Impact Living has a related party transaction with Impact Property Services Limited, which is connected via common Trustees/Directors.
Included within other creditors at the year end is an amount payable of £99,532 (2024 - £146,501) owed to Impact Property Services Limited , a company which is connected via common Trustees/Directors.
Governance · Observational claim · From Impact Living — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 21
Impact Living received £1,046 from the Keith Howard Foundation in the year ending October 2025.
- 1,046 (931) - 115
Financial · Observational claim · From Impact Living — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 21
Impact Living's total restricted funds balance decreased from £49,469 in 2024 to £972 in 2025.
Total 49,469 5,688 (32,960) (21,225) 972
Financial · Observational claim · From Impact Living — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 21
Impact Living transferred £21,225 between funds in the year ending October 2024.
Transfers 21,225 (21,225)
Financial · Observational claim · From Impact Living — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 21
Impact Living's unrestricted funds balance decreased from a deficit of £134,393 in 2024 to a deficit of £83,178 in 2025.
Total (84,150) 972 (83,178)
Financial · Observational claim · From Impact Living — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 21
The number of employees at Impact Living increased from 10 in 2024 to 13 in 2025.
The average number of employees during the year was 13 (2024 – 10).
Operational · Observational claim · From Impact Living — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 18
Impact Living's total support costs increased from £46,561 in 2024 to £53,694 in 2025.
Total support costs 53,694 46,561
Financial · Observational claim · From Impact Living — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 18
Impact Living's total direct costs increased from £244,194 in 2024 to £314,817 in 2025.
Total direct costs 314,817 244,194
Financial · Observational claim · From Impact Living — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 18
Impact Living aims to improve mental wellbeing and reduce social isolation through the NATE Project.
Through the NATE Project, Impact Living aims to improve mental wellbeing, increase engagement with support services, strengthen independent living skills, and reduce social isolation.
Service · Commitment statement · From Impact Living — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 9
Impact Living made a surplus of £51,215 during the year.
A surplus has been made during the year of £ 51,215 (2024: £11,984).
Financial · Metric statement · From Impact Living — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 10
Impact Living received funding from various sources for existing and new projects.
I would also like to thank the following funders for their generous donations to existing and new projects (restricted funding):
Financial · Funding statement · From Impact Living — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 9