Annual Review 2022/23 by BeatsonCancerCharity

2022/23 annual review

contents 1. Welcome 2. About Beatson Cancer Charity 3. Our year at a glance 4-5. Grants & Funding 6-7. Philanthropy 8-9. Volunteering 10-11. Care Services – Wellbeing 12. Care Services – Group Programmes 13. Care Services - SHAWS 14. Care Services – Bereavement 15. Events 16. Fundraising – Trading 17-18. Fundraising – Corporate 19-20. Fundraising – Community 21-22. Individual Giving Campaigns 23. Finance 24. Our Charitable Spend 25. Partnerships 26. Communications 27. Investing in People 28-29. Gallery

welcome a message from our chair and chief executive The main thing on our mind in writing this introduction to our annual review is an overwhelming sense of pride and gratitude for what our colleagues have achieved in the last year. Beatson Cancer Charity didn’t just come out the other end of the pandemic intact, it emerged stronger and more resilient than ever. This is a result of the strength of loyalty, commitment and character shown by not only our team but by those who support our work. The past year has been a remarkable chapter in our short history and one full of stories filled with challenges that tested our resilience, achievements which went way beyond our expectations and growth which reflects our commitment to achieving the highest possible standards in everything we do. In the following pages, you will read about some of the exciting things we got up to, the milestones that boosted our confidence and the impact we have had on the lives of thousands of others. You will get a feel for the type of organisation we are and the values we hold dear, but most importantly the support we are able to provide for people with cancer and their families. Quite simply, we could not have done this without the support of so many others. Martin Cawley CEO, Beatson Cancer Charity

Jamie Matheson Chairman

This annual review serves not only as a commentary of our achievements but also acts as a pivotal point for what we want to achieve in the future. As you go through the pages, please join with us in celebrating our success, help us learn from challenging experiences we have faced and work with us to chart a course for the promising future that lies ahead. As a partner, you helped us successfully navigate a way through the challenges of Covid and it is through this collective effort that we can be stronger to fulfil our ambitions for the future. We hope you enjoy reading our latest annual review. With warmest wishes. 1

about beatson cancer charity

Beatson Cancer Charity supports those affected by cancer every step of the way, from the hospital wards right to the heart of the communities we serve. We believe everyone should experience their cancer treatment with care, love and hope. We provide services and funding that enhances and strengthens NHS care and enables patients and their families to be helped swiftly and compassionately. Our charity’s values are at the forefront of everything we do: being person-centred; authentic, honest and transparent; compassionate and caring; inspirational and innovative; collaborative and committed to excellence. We fund many NHS specialist staff posts, all situated in The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. The funded posts specialise across all areas of activity including radiography, clinical and medical oncology as well as research and clinical trials. Several staff members and clinicians also received funding from our charity to deliver research activities, clinical services and patient-focused projects. As an independent charity, we can develop and extend our services further to support more people with cancer before, during and after treatment. Amongst patients and the wider community, we are best known for our Wellbeing Centre and specialist supports at The Beatson, as well as at satellite locations across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. All our work is made possible by our supporters. It is their generosity which allows Beatson Cancer Charity to deliver an innovative and patient-focused approach to cancer care and helps us change the lives of those affected by cancer.

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our year at a glance 1,903

1,173

reflexology treatments carried out in the Wellbeing Centre

JustGiving pages set up to fundraise for us

1,138

major givers and trust supporters

5,412

podiatry services carried out

visitors to the Wellbeing Centre

2,373

£212,471.49

guests attended our Beatson events

in Gift Aid donations

52,584

The average length of a visit to the Wellbeing Centre was 57 minutes

2,046

walkers and runners took part in events for us

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hot beverages sold in our Beatson Café

5,000

Christmas card packs sold

appeals throughout the year

grants & funding In the summer of 2022, Beatson Cancer Charity launched the Beatson Research and Development Fund. Through this open call grants programme, the charity awarded £1.36 million worth of grants for a variety of projects focusing on research and the development of clinical services within the west of Scotland. The following projects were awarded funding: Maximising the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy for glioblastoma

Dr Nazar Vasyliv

£30,000 was awarded for a PhD research project which aims to make photodynamic therapy more effective as a treatment for glioblastoma brain tumours. Professor Anthony Chalmers, Chair of Clinical Oncology University of Glasgow, and Dr Paul Brennan, Reader and Honorary Consultant Neurosurgeon - University of Edinburgh, will jointly support and train PhD student and neurosurgeon Dr Nazar Vasyliv as part of this project.

Development of a Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) Service for patients with colorectal cancer peritoneal metastasis

Dr James Park

£73,950 was awarded to Dr James Park, Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon, for developing a peritoneal malignancy service at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow – the first in the west of Scotland. Peritoneal malignancy can arise from colorectal and appendix tumours. Dr Park has used this funding to purchase a surgical HIPEC chemotherapy machine and consumables for the first year of the service.

This medical equipment will allow the initial development of the service and the treatment of a small number of eligible patients from The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and west of Scotland. The first year of the service will also produce pilot data required for developing a future national service.

Portable Echo Machine

Beatson Cancer Charity awarded a £30,000 grant to The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre for a portable echo machine which will be used to conduct bedside echocardiograms. Echo machines are ultrasound machines which enable clinicians to see the functioning of the heart. Some cancer treatments can impact the heart, so monitoring and investigation is often required. Moving a patient to a static echo machine on a different floor or within another hospital can be an uncomfortable experience, especially for patients who are feeling sick or in pain. The portable echo machine will allow echocardiograms to be carried out at the patient’s bedside without the need to move them, which will help to improve patient comfort and enhance The Beatson’s echo service.

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grants & funding

Clinical Fellow in Haematology – Multiple Myeloma

£3.6 million MRI scanner at The Beatson

The Beatson’s Haematology Team won the Myeloma UK Clinical Service Excellence Programme (CSEP) award for the second time.

The MRI suite was unveiled by former Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Humza Yousaf MSP following a successful fundraising campaign from Beatson Cancer Charity and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Major donors were also invited to the event.

£53,280 was awarded to The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre to fund a Clinical Fellow in Haematology focusing on multiple myeloma, a type of bone marrow cancer. The Clinical Fellow will help to expand the multiple myeloma clinical trial portfolio at The Beatson which will enable myeloma patients to access much needed novel therapies.

Thousands of cancer patients across the west of Scotland will benefit from a £3.6 million MRI scanner, unveiled on 26th May 2022 at The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre in Glasgow.

Beatson Cancer Charity’s MRI Appeal helped to contribute £1.9 million of funding to this project. The remaining balance was pledged by NHSGGC Endowment Fund.

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philanthropy

Projects in progress

Throughout the year we received funding from philanthropic sources towards a range of charity, hospital and research projects. Wellbeing Services were enhanced by grant funding which allowed them to purchase specialist products and equipment and upgrade their balcony spaces. A new artificial grass surface was installed, then volunteers and corporate supporters removed old plants and compost, before filling the space with new bulbs, plants and shrubs to create a colourful and calming haven. Outreach Services received grant funding to develop and deliver psychology workshops through our Specialist Health and Work Service, helping them support a wider number of people to address their most common challenges around managing work and health together. Grant funding secured this year allowed us to purchase a new trolley and to fully restart our much-loved Tea Trolley services in Outpatient clinics and the Day Case Unit following their pause during the pandemic. Around 31,000 hot drinks are served annually by our Trolley Services to patients and visitors waiting for clinic appointments or while receiving chemotherapy treatment. Providing a hot drink, together with a smile and chat with our wonderful volunteers, brings some comfort at a very challenging time.

The power of philanthropy

Philanthropy is the power to make things happen that would not otherwise be possible. With careful understanding of the needs of people with a cancer diagnosis, we have been able to connect the generosity, interests and trust of donors with the expertise of clinicians and academics to advance the treatment, care and support of people with a cancer diagnosis in the west of Scotland. Our supporters’ passion for improving lives and their willingness to try new approaches allows us to respond flexibly and rapidly to ensure emerging needs are met quickly and new technological advances can be introduced to The Beatson – saving and improving many lives. 6

patient-support initiatives funded

The Philanthropy Team worked alongside Volunteering colleagues to secure funds for the expansion of the Befriending Service through the introduction of face-to-face events. Many befriending clients and volunteers were keen to meet each other in person, to put a face to the name of the person they chat with every week. The Befriending Blether events were a huge success, bringing people together to build peer-to-peer links and improve their community networks, thus reducing loneliness and isolation experienced by so many people facing cancer.

“The information given along with the slides was so useful, and the group discussions enabled the sharing of experiences and showed how we had similar experiences, thoughts and feelings.” SHAWS Psychology Workshop participant Annual Review 2022/23

philanthropy In a challenging year which saw the cost-of-living spiral, Beatson Cancer Charity received funding to provide vouchers for a hot drink and snack at the Beatson Café, and comfort items such as clothing, pyjamas and toiletries to patients. These items helped to relieve financial pressures, reduce stress and anxiety, and offered comfort and dignity to patients and families. Funding was received for the continuation of our Group Programmes – Fear of Recurrence and Living with Uncertainty - which the charity has operated since 2021. Initially a pilot service within the NHS, the philanthropy team helped the project team to build on their learning to evolve and expand the service, now supporting around one hundred people annually to significantly reduce their anxiety, while improving their mood, psychological flexibility and quality of life.

“It explained so much and gave me hope for the first time since being diagnosed.” Group programmes participant

This year saw an exciting project come to fruition through a multi-year grant for the development of a new bereavement service for those who have lost a loved one to cancer. Working closely with Care Services colleagues, we undertook needs analysis and scoping to inform project development. It was a huge joint achievement to see the project launch. Though still in its infancy, it has already made a huge difference to people we support, and we look forward to seeing the difference it makes to more families in the future.

Future pipeline

We now have a broad pipeline of projects: those above that are delivering services, those that we are currently seeking funding for and those ideas that are in the very early stages of development but promise to make a huge difference to people’s lives. We have exciting plans to fundraise for equipment that will further improve the precision of radiotherapy and allow for adaptive radiotherapy. We are exploring the possibilities of PET scanning for diagnostics and treatment and have exciting plans to create a new research unit within The Beatson that will bring all researchers together into a single place. We are also working in partnership with the University of Edinburgh, the University of Glasgow and the Brain Tumour Research charity to establish a world-class research centre that will develop advanced therapeutics for brain tumours, re-engineer the discovery pipeline, accelerate patient impact and assure research leadership into the future. Watch this space! beatsoncancercharity.org

volunteering

Volunteer Survey

Between June and July 2022, feedback surveys were sent to all individuals volunteering for Beatson Cancer Charity.* Quantitative and qualitative questions were asked regarding their volunteering role and experience.

We are so proud of the support we receive from our wonderful volunteers. Throughout the year, our team grew significantly, with even more kind people gifting their time to help patients and their families. We cannot thank our volunteers enough for their unwavering support and commitment.

volunteering&befriending Befriending calls 1,496 Befriending clients 96 Befriending Blether events

Beatson Blether attendance

Volunteering hours 13,853 Active volunteers 304

“I couldn’t have got through my treatment without my befriender.”

“The volunteers are magic and lighten our day.”

“Thank you to all the kind volunteers who help in the Beatson Café. I am so grateful to be able to have a cup of tea while waiting on my husband to have his treatment.”

“Thank you! You go far beyond the ‘best’ in your care and compassion for patients.”

*We received a total of 56 responses from volunteers active during June and July 2022.

96% 91% 80% of volunteers agreed or strongly agreed they enjoy volunteering

of volunteers agreed or strongly agreed they are happy with their volunteering experience

of volunteers were either satisfied or very satisfied with their volunteering role

95% 86% 86% of volunteers agreed or strongly agreed volunteering made them feel they were making a difference

of volunteers agreed or strongly agreed volunteering gives them a sense of personal achievement

of volunteers agreed or strongly agreed volunteering has enabled them to meet new people

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volunteering nasreen We were delighted to welcome back our ward volunteers to The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre in the summer of 2022. Nasreen has been volunteering on the wards since the service returned. Nasreen said: “I find that ward volunteering provides me with an opportunity to give something back and hopefully make a difference. It’s good to chat to someone who’s feeling lonely and wants some company - especially those with few or no visitors. It can make their hospital stay less lonely, reduce their boredom and act as a welcome distraction from feeling ill. I once had a patient refer to me as his ‘lucky charm’ because, after offloading some of his anxieties about being in hospital, he was told he could go home that day. On occasions I have had partners and visitors offloading their anxieties. To anybody considering ward volunteering, I would say if you’re friendly, approachable, good at talking and listening, non-judgmental and have respect for others then give it a go.”

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care services wellbeing After a period of closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic in June 2022, we were delighted to reopen our Wellbeing Centre and resume our support. To mark the occasion, we invited STV News along to capture the moment and invited a patient to join us. 67-year old Brenda Shepherd had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia and kindly agreed to be featured as part of our opening and the STV News coverage. Brenda took part in a lovely interview which was televised. Brenda sadly passed away within a few weeks of filming. Her husband, Paul, stayed in touch with our charity and later that year, featured as part of our Bauble Appeal in memory of Brenda. The Wellbeing Centre is a tranquil space for patients and families to visit and spend time away from the wards and clinical areas. It was incredible for us to be able to start offering this again in person.

wellbeing

During the Wellbeing Centre closure, our Therapy team supported at eight satellite locations and were able to continue to increase our return to all areas we supported pre-covid.

Welcome Desk enquiries

14,747

Wellbeing Centre visits

4,253

Total therapies/hairdressing/wigs

9,017

Unique/individual patients who received appointments

2,794

Our Welcome Desk team also continued to welcome all those who attend The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, providing information and support when needed.

Virtual appointments 431

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care services nhs staff feedback “The Wellbeing Centre is an absolute haven of tranquillity and serenity and the perfect place for our patients to escape the stark clinical environment of the ward. This space is just beautiful and brings a sense of peace and calmness from the minute you walk through the door. Every person is greeted with the warmest welcome and the biggest smile and made to feel at ease instantly. The therapists are simply awesome and provide a first-class service with an incredible range of treatments. One of my favourite quotes from a patient is the feeling of complete escapism and the ability to forget about her diagnosis and treatment for a short period of time and just enjoy complete relaxation whilst having a treatment from the therapist. We are very thankful for all the services and support offered by the Wellbeing team and the difference this makes for our patients. Please share my thanks and appreciation for all of the care and support offered to all on B7.” Tracy McCarry Senior Charge Nurse at Ward B7

“As a staff member, it is clear to see the difference the services and support offered by the Wellbeing Centre makes to patients. It can give them a lift when they need it most. The difference in their mood and self-esteem can be remarkable. Without this support, Radiotherapy would be much more difficult for patients - the staff support them and equip them with their own tools to enable them to cope better. I would always encourage my patients to make use of the services available as I see daily what a difference it can make. We are very privileged to have the Wellbeing Centre in the hospital - what they offer is invaluable.” Heather Reid Information and Support Radiographer at The Beatson

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care services group programmes Our group programmes consist of two separate groups, Fear of Recurrence and Living with Uncertainty. These aim to support participants who face the challenges and worries associated with any cancer diagnosis. Fear of Recurrence is for those who experience fear and anxiety about the possibility of their cancer returning. This can have a significant impact on mood, work, relationships and general enjoyment of life. We aim to help people reconnect with what is truly important to them. Living with Uncertainty is for those living with cancer. This can pose unique challenges and uncertainty. Our group aims to support people, providing techniques which empower them to live a full and meaningful life alongside this. Below demonstrates how many people were supported during this period by our services.

Total Group Programme participants

Fear of Recurrence participants

Living with Uncertainty participants

Group Programme referrals

197

“Seeing other people and having the opportunity to discuss things about cancer.” “Learning how to deal with negative thoughts and feelings. So nice to be part of a group that understands and shares the same feelings.” “Finding out there are other people going through the same as you. Some are at a more advanced stage and the feelings are totally normal. It also gives us tools to handle certain issues that may arise in the future.”

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care services shaws Our Specialist Health and Work Service team are experienced in supporting those affected by a cancer diagnosis navigate their way through issues that may arise in relation to their employment. Alongside this, we offer bespoke information sessions to employers, based on our ‘We’re with You at Work’ employer toolkit. These sessions highlight best practice when supporting a colleague with a cancer diagnosis. During this period we were pleased to support nearly 200 clients with advice and guidance regarding their current employment, or when trying to get back into employment following treatment. SHAWS clients supported

192

SHAWS client interactions

2,842

SHAWS CBT sessions

158

SHAWS workshops

SHAWS workshop attendance

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“I so appreciate all you have done. My return to work would never have been so positive otherwise.” “I’m so glad the nurse gave me your number, I didn’t know which way to turn.” “I can never thank you enough, the support from the service has changed my life for the better and you are all worth your weight in gold.” 13

care services bereavement We were pleased to launch our Bereavement Support service in October 2022, which is designed to provide advice and support to families and friends who have been bereaved by cancer. Our Bereavement Support is available to anyone who has lost someone to cancer in any West of Scotland hospital. The team supports people to develop techniques empowering them to independently manage their grief and reconnect with what is important to them. The project is a partnership between NHS GG&C Endowments Fund and Beatson Cancer Charity, costing nearly £225,000.

Bereavement Support service statistics* 54 referrals were made to the Bereavement Support service. 35 of those referred were supported with 1-to-1 sessions. 9 of those referred went on to Bereavement group sessions.

“I found it helpful being with others that were sharing the same feelings. It felt like a safe space and some of the mindfulness techniques taught have been helpful at times outwith the group.” “Jemma and Frankie made me feel so relaxed from the very first day I went. I have really bad anxiety and I found the breathing exercises very useful, they are able to help me somewhat with my panic attacks and when I get so overwhelmed and emotional.” “I just can’t thank the staff from Beatson Cancer Charity enough. The course and the people that I have met have helped me more than I could have imagined.” “I’m very grateful that I was offered to attend this group as I have been struggling for a long time, attending the group with like-minded friends has helped me to cope better with my daily life.”

How did you find the support offered to you by the bereavement support team?

How likely are you to recommend the group to others who have lost a loved one to cancer?

“All the presenters were confident, organised and empathic at all times to the group.”

Excellent (100% out of 8 respondents)

Extremely Likely (100% out of 8 respondents)

“I didn’t have much faith anything would help me. I understand my mind, my actions and emotions so much better. I finally feel normal again.”

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events Our events throughout the year raised a fantastic £450,000 for the charity.

1. sporting dinner

3. strictly beatson

Our Sporting Dinner took place at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow. The night marked the 25th dinner – which had been delayed for two years following the pandemic. The evening was hosted by broadcaster David Tanner, who was joined by football legend Ruud Gullit as a special guest during the night.

Five teams took part in the event, held at DoubleTree Hilton Glasgow Central. The teams who took part included Team Malcolm, Team Beat 6, Team Curtis Moore, Team AutoRek and Team Eilidh.

Sponsored by Arnold Clark

4. bard & his belles Sponsored by AutoRek

Over 450 guests joined us at this event in January at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow. Dougie Vipond hosted the event and guests were entertained by Karen Dunbar and guest speaker Iain Gordon.

5. ladies lunch Sponsored by AutoRek

Nearly 600 ladies joined us in the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow. Kaye Adams hosted the day which was full of fun, frills and fizz! beatsoncancercharity.org

fundraising trading Our Beatson Tartan campaign took off in May 2022 ahead of peak wedding season as we encouraged those who were due to tie the knot to explore ways they could support cancer patients on their big day. Corrine and Greg Hutton kindly incorporated our charity tartan into their special day. Name of you and your husband: Corinne & Greg Hutton. Where are you both from/live: We are both from Coatbridge but have just recently moved to start our married life in a little new build in Larkhall. When and where did you get married: We got married at Harelaw Farm in Fenwick on 25th September 2022. What made you look into having Beatson Cancer Charity’s wedding range feature on your wedding day? Both Greg’s gran and my grandpa were so kindly cared for by The Beatson throughout their cancer journey. Greg actually lived with his gran for many years before she sadly passed away in 2011 and we often talk about how highly she spoke of her treatment at The Beatson and although it was an incredibly sad and difficult time, The Beatson made it so much easier. My grandpa finished his treatment at The Beatson and rang the bell in January 2020. In early September 2022 I took my grandpa for a routine appointment to which he was told there was sadly nothing else that could be done to manage this disease.

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Greg and I had already planned and submitted our wedding licence and we had our Beatson tartan for our handfasting (we were having my grandpa sign our marriage register on the day as a surprise!) - we knew we had to do something to make sure he could make it. What did you choose to have from our range and why? Greg and I are both Scottish but with an Irish and English second name so we don’t have a family tartan so The Beatson handfasting tartan seemed perfect and meant so much to us. We had told my grandpa we were using the Beatson tartan and he got a little bit emotional and I’m just so glad he got to see it that day. What would you say to others who are getting married and would like to introduce Beatson Cancer Charity’s wedding range into their big day? The Beatson allowed Greg and I to have that extra time with our grandparents that we wouldn’t have had without their treatment. To have something so simple as the tartan there on the day just meant so much to us. We can’t ever thank them enough for everything they did/do throughout the full cancer journey as well as the support they provide for families who have suffered a bereavement as a result of cancer.

The Beatson Café has continued to provide a much-needed haven away from the wards since opening in July 2016. Patients, families and staff can find comfort while enjoying a hot drink, lunch and choosing from a selection of cakes. It became apparent over the years we needed to improve this space as it grew in popularity – during the last year alone the cafe has served 66,658 customers!

In February 2023 we opened the doors to the refurbished café and dining area. The extended kitchen allowed us to increase the footprint and we were able to source two coffee machines, two tills and two Merry Chef ovens, allowing us to speed up the process and ensure a better flow to the customer. Our extension also allowed us to increase our space for branded and unbranded merchandise.

fundraising corporate

charity of the year for 46 corporates

719

corporate donors

Mowgli

Hemming Homes

Beat 6

F45 Glasgow Central

Mowgli Street Food opened its first Glasgow restaurant in April 2022 and we were delighted to be asked to be its charity partner. The restaurant chain, founded by chef and food writer Nisha Katona MBE, adds a discretionary £1 onto each bill at every restaurant they have across the UK to support each restaurant’s chosen charity. We are delighted to say that through this initiative and additional fundraising carried out by the team, they raised £14,955 in their first year since opening.

Following a successful year in Dennistoun, Beat 6 closed its doors in October 2022 and reopened in Bearsden in April 2023. Beat 6 was opened by Nico Simeone, owner of the Six by Nico restaurant group, following his wife Valentina’s cancer treatment. Nico donates all profits from the restaurant to Beatson Cancer Charity. Nico and his team continued to support our charity through this period by taking part in Strictly Beatson, raising £23,448 through the event. Our charity received an amazing total of £173,596 from Beat 6 during this period. beatsoncancercharity.org

charity of the year

partnerships Dentons • Nando’s Terumo Aortic • Currys SMS Plc • Optical Express

Motherwell and Cambuslang Estate Agents selected us as their Charity of the Year for 2022 in the hope of raising a target of £22,000 through a percentage of home sales which would be donated to the charity throughout the year. In addition to this, the team also organised a ball in October 2022. Through a raffle and live auction on the night and the percentage of homes sales in the year the team at Hemming Homes smashed their targeted total and raised £24,000.

The team at F45 Glasgow Central organised a 12-hour fitness challenge on 24th February 2023 with their members to raise funds for the charity. The challenge started at 6am and finished at 6pm, with over 20 people coming together for the 12 hours. The fundraising target was £5,000 which was set by Michael, owner of the Glasgow Central franchise, after his mum received treatment in The Beatson. Local companies came together to support them with food throughout the day and they were delighted to smash their target, raising a fantastic £12,500. 17

fundraising corporate A group of Edrington employees have raised over £70,000 for Beatson Cancer Charity

We were thrilled to be one of the two chosen charities for Edrington’s EPIC cycle challenge in September 2022. 65 employees embarked on the two-day long 155-mile cycle through Denmark to raise funds. Edrington agreed to double match-fund their total and they raised an incredible £142,084 – meaning Beatson Cancer Charity received £71,042. The cycle finished in Copenhagen, where Edrington employees from 11 worldwide locations, including Glasgow, celebrated their achievement together. Kasper Andersen, Managing Director for the Nordics & Germany Edrington, led the EPIC cycling committee. Kasper said: “After a three year break it was wonderful to be able to do this again. The energy you get from sharing such an experience in the name of charity really is a strong testament to the culture and the great people we have in Edrington. To see how the donations really do make a difference to the charities is just fantastic.”

Car Prize Draw

Arnold Clark very kindly gifted the charity a brand new Hyundai i10 N Line for our prize draw, which people could enter from 14th June - 9th December 2022. During the prize draw period the car could be found at Silverburn, Decathlon and outside golf clubs over the summer months. The winner of the prize draw, Alastair, was notified on 15th December and was absolutely delighted to have won the car and decided to gift it to his daughter. 18

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schools

community fundraising ambassadog In September 2022 we welcomed our third Ambassadog, Teddi! The threeyear old black German Shepherd was entered in our competition to find the charity’s next Ambassadog by his owners Hazel Ann and Kevin Gilbert, following Kevin’s cancer diagnosis. Teddi took over duties from Milo the bichon frise, from Irvine, who served as our Ambassadog from September 2021. Hazel Ann said: “We felt lost without The Beatson, so when we saw the competition I thought, ‘that’s a way for us to keep connected with The Beatson and all the good work that they do and hopefully promote it and try and raise some funds for it’.” beatsoncancercharity.org

St Ninians Primary School

Abbey Nursery

St Ninian’s Primary School in Prestwick raised over £5,700 for Beatson Cancer Charity. Their fundraising was inspired by pupil Kate Lawlor, whose dad was being treated at The Beatson. Pupils and staff from the school took part in a special fundraising day, which was held inside the school’s sports hall. Children from Abbey Nursery in Houston, Renfrewshire took part in a ‘welly waddle’ to show their support for one of their teachers, 21-year old Jade Crawford, who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in April 2022. The children at the nursery raised £3,000 for cancer charities by taking part in the activities, with £1,500 being donated to Beatson Cancer Charity. The sponsored event took place between 26th September and 3rd October 2022. The children brought their wellies to nursery each day during the activity period and took part in different walks in the local community. The older groups took on longer waddles while the babies waddled around the grassy field next to the nursery. They also took part in fun-filled activities including transient art welly creations and indoor welly throws. 19

community fundraising Thornhill 10K

The Thornhill 10K, organised by Tay Fitness Events, took place on 8th May 2022 to raise money for Beatson Cancer Charity. The event started at Thornhill Community Hall in memory of local dairy farmer, Steven Black, who passed away in 2020 after being diagnosed with duodenal cancer. The event raised £7,682 for the charity. Following its success, Steven’s family and friends organised the event to take place again in May 2023 to continue supporting the charity in his memory.

Football stadium cycle challenge

John Gibson from Glasgow took on a cycle challenge around Scottish stadiums for the charity after friends and family were treated at The Beatson. John cycled from Firhill to Easter Road, then to Tynecastle, back through to the east end of Glasgow to Celtic Park, to Ibrox and then finished at Hampden. John completed the 120-mile challenge in one day, while friends and family followed him on his route to cheer him on. He raised over £2,800 by completing the challenge.

Kiltwalk

On 24th April 2022, 351 people took part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk for Beatson Cancer Charity. 55 teams got involved, including Glasgow University Dental Society and Martec. Walkers chose to take part in either the Mighty Stride (22.7 miles), the Big Stroll (14.37 miles) or the Wee Wander (3 miles). An incredible £205,770.09 was raised for our charity through this event.

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individual giving campaigns supporting head and neck research Thanks to the kindness of our supporters, we were able to help fund a life-changing head and neck cancer research trial. In the west of Scotland, around 300 people each year are treated with radiotherapy for head and neck cancer. Treatment is generally given every day for six weeks but currently, like with most cancers, there is no good way to tell during that time how well the radiotherapy is working. Dr Claire Paterson, Consultant Oncologist and Researcher at The Beatson, alongside a team of specialists, designed a study using the new MRI scanner. The study will assess people with head and neck cancer more closely than ever before during radiotherapy treatment. This will allow the team to modify the treatment there and then if the tumour is not responding, allowing for a more hopeful outcome. We reached out to our donor base with an opportunity to support the ‘first of its kind’ research project, allowing them to be a part of a study that could have life-changing outcomes and pave the way for new methods of funding research. We worked alongside Dr Claire Paterson and created awareness of the impact that research trials like this could have on the future for those facing cancer.

“While research continues, there is always hope. People like you will make a difference to the cancer patients of tomorrow.” Dr Claire Paterson The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre

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the appeal raised over

£16,500 21

individual giving campaigns bauble appeal success 2022 saw another hugely successful year for our much loved Bauble Appeal. We proudly displayed hundreds of our supporters’ Christmas Baubles on Christmas trees throughout The Beatson campus.

over £57,000 raised Feb 2023

Donations from this appeal helped fund our overall charity expenditure as well as our much-loved wellbeing facilities and therapies.

You may have spotted us on TV as our signature campaign hit STV and Sky over the festive period! We received touching messages in memory of loved ones, plus messages of hope for the future.

Paul Shepherd hangs a Bauble in memory of his late wife, Brenda.

Annual Review 2022/23

finance 2022-23 Financial Data 2022-23 Group Statement of financial activities Unrestricted for the year ended 31 March 2023 £000

Designated £000

Restricted £000

2023 £000

2022 £000

INCOME Donations and legacies

4,286

822

5,108

3,858

Other trading activities

1,159

1,190

546

Investment income

Total income

5,503

853

6,356

4,427

Fundraising and support costs

(1,709)

(18)

(1,727)

(1,357)

Charitable activities

(2,024)

(1,570)

(871)

(4,465)

(3,078)

Total expenditure

(3,733)

(1,570)

(889)

(6,192)

(4,435)

Gain/(loss) on investment assets

(124)

Net income /(expenditure)

1,646

(1,570)

(36)

Net movement in funds

1,646

(1,570)

(36)

Transfer between funds

(480)

480

Total funds brought forward

1,329

1,670

645

3,644

3,569

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD

2,495

580

609

3,684

3,644

EXPENDITURE

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our charitable spend Almost £1.8m was spent on Patient and Family Support Services including our Wellbeing Centre, Specialist Health at Work and Outreach Services. Almost £2.8m of grants were awarded to external projects and initiatives, including research grants, medical equipment, clinical staff education, specialist posts and innovative services.

Our Charitable Spend

• Research and Clinical Trials • Medical Equipment • Education, Innovation and Other Grants • Specialist Posts Funding • Patient and Family Support Services

£1.3m £0.2m £0.4m £0.8m £1.8m

Annual Review 2022/23

partnerships We continue to raise our profile within the NHS networks and extend our reach beyond our patient facing contact. This involves developing stronger relationships with hospital staff by providing regular briefings and updates on how their involvement has helped the charity to fundraise successfully and demonstrate how our funds have been used to help enhance and support their work. Scottish Cancer Coalition

Beatson Cancer Charity is a core member of the Scottish Cancer Coalition. The Coalition exists to ensure the needs of people living with or affected by cancer in Scotland are best met. Member organisations have a complimentary range of expertise and experiences representing a wide range of cancers and have a shared vision for collective action to make a difference and improve outcomes for cancer patients in Scotland. This includes providing innovative and responsive services, highlighting gaps in service provision and liaising with Government to help influence present and future policy and practice.

Beatson Cancer Charity Strategic Advisory Council

Beatson Cancer Charity’s Strategic Advisory Council is made up of leaders from clinical, research and management roles across the NHS. The council is consulted frequently to design, implement and maximise the impact of our research and grants programmes. We ensure programmes are invested in wisely and that donors and supporters are informed of the development of our strategy; research and innovation, clinical excellence, and patient care and wellbeing. We will continue to look for ways we can facilitate the purchase and development of the latest technology and equipment at The Beatson, giving patients access to leading cancer treatments.

Beatson Cancer Charity plays an important and supportive role in the Coalition, offering experience and expertise to help make a difference and improve outcomes for people with cancer and their families. Beatson Cancer Charity also plays a key role in a range of other national and local groups and networks aimed at improving cancer care, investing in research to help find new diagnostic and treatment options and to enhance the life experience of people being treated with and living with cancer.

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communications 42,482 followers combined across all our social media channels. We produced more video content to improve patient experience, hosted on our YouTube channel.

digital • Our downloadable online flip reached 10,831 people engagement books and were read 2,291 times. • Our website was visited 49,531 times, with website pages viewed 166,839 times. • Most of the website visits came from Glasgow (41.34%), London (20.28%) and Edinburgh (3.14%).

• We sent our monthly Enews digital newsletter and our biannual printed newsletter to around 15,000 supporters, which contains all the latest news on charity events, services and other exciting updates.

press Our charity featured in around 1,200 news stories on the radio, in print, online and on TV. Here are some of our story highlights.

APRIL 2022

We commissioned a survey in 2022 to gather feedback and input from supporters and the public. The results are being used to benefit the way the charity operates going forward.

NOVEMBER 2022

Befriending hits 1,000 calls

Launch of our Bauble Appeal

MAY 2022

DECEMBER 2022

£3.6 million MRI scanner unveiled

JUNE 2022

Wellbeing Centre reopens

Santa Dash

FEBRUARY 2023 £1.36 million of grants funded by the charity

OCTOBER 2022 Bereavement Support service launch

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investing in people First Aid Training

The Malcolm Group kindly put on first aid training days for 23 Beatson Cancer Charity employees in October 2022. First aid training is invaluable, and we are very grateful to trainer Derek Milne for giving up his time to help keep our staff safe. There were two individual one-day ‘first aid at work’ training days, as well as a 3-day extensive first aid training course, which took place in November.

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Staff at the charity

In 2022/23 we increased our headcount by 13%, after starting the term with 64 employees and ending it with 72 employees. We created five new roles including Outreach Services Manager, Data Development & Insights Analyst, Psychologist for Bereavement, Group Support Facilitator and Fundraising Assistant. This has enabled an increase in service delivery and operations of the charity.

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Beatson Cancer Charity’s Tartan launch

Glasgow Warriors support Beatson Cancer Charity MRI scanner is unveiled at The Beatson

Beatson Cancer Charity’s Car Prize

Off the Beatson Track 2022

The Gathering 2022

Beatson Ball 2022 at Cameron House

CEO Martin Cawley with special guest, Ruud Gullit and host, David Tanner

Kiltwalk 2022

Annual Review 2022/23

Santa Dash 2022

Ladies Lunch 2023

Bella Beatson at Thornhill 10K

Humza Yousaf visits for MRI scanner unveil

Off the Beatson Track 2022 Beatson Ball 2022 at Cameron House

Teddi the ambassadog with Cole Park

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Strictly Beatson 2022 special guests Heidi Groskreutz and Donnie Burns

Thornhill 10K bucket collectors

Beatson Cancer Charity The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, 1053 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 OYN Office: 0141 212 0505 Email: info@beatsoncancercharity.org Online: www.beatsoncancercharity.org Registered in Scotland as a Charitable Company. Limited by Guarantee. Company Number SC461242 Scottish Charity Number SC044442

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