Company registration number.. 03144906 Charity registration number.. 1052861 HELEN ROLLASON HEAL CANCER CHARITY STRATEGIC REPORT, TRUSTEES, REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charlty Contents Pège Trustees. Report Independent Examinerfs Report statement of Finan¢ial Attwities lincludlng Income and Expendlture Account) io sratement of Flnancial Position Statement of Cash Flows 12 Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows 13 Notes to the Flnancial Staternents 14-21 The following pages do not fomi part of the ststutory accounts.. Detailed Statement of Financlal Activitle5 (including Income and Expendlture Account} 22
Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity Company No. 03144906 Trustees, Report For The Year Ended 31 January 2026 The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2026. Objectlves and Actlvltles Aims and ObJÈctl¥e$ The Charity Is establlshed for the beneflt of the public to a55iSt in the treatrnent and care of persons sufferlng from cancer by supportlng people living Wlth cancer through dedicated centres and virtual services, offering support, ¢ounselling and ronge of complementory treotments and therapies. The VIsn of the charSty is to enable a better quality of life to anyone living with and affected by cancer. It alms to offer 5ervice5 that will sUPPOrt and care for individua15 touched by cancer and Improve their quality of life. Providing support for cancer patients, emotional wellbeing alongside their medical treattnent, continues to be at the core of the charity's rnis5ion. The charity 15 the legacy of BBC broadcaster Helen Rollason. whose wish was.. 'Good quality of life while coping with cancer. It is the most important gift a sick persori can receive. It should be avallable lo everyone" Slgnlflcant Actlvltles At the year end the charlty had the followlng support trntres: Mid Essex situated In Hatheld Peverel, neèr Chelrnsforil and West Essex In Hadow. HRCC offers reflexology. massage, arornatherapy massage and Bath flower remedies for clients as well 45 counsellin9 for clients and their Immediate loved One. The support centres also give access to support groups to meet others and learn new The Mid Essex Centre also offer manual lymphatic dralnage for those diagnosed with lyrnphoedema. This is a massage technique that encourages the trapped lyrnphatic fluid along alternative pathways in the body thus reduclng the swelling of the affected limb. This 15 funéed by the ICB via St Luke's HospSce. Clients receiving this treatment rnust be registered wlth a GP wlthln the boundaries of the NHS Trust and there rnust be referral from a medical professional. The contract with the NHS for a tnanual lymph drainage servlce prodeS a small percentage of the charlty's Income. The charity is funded almost entirely by donations from the public and our clients, the proceeds fmm our retsil outlets and through fundraislng events as well as grants. Events are organlsed by the charity's own fundr4i51ng team along with a large group of volunteers, fundraising support groups and other supporters of the charlty. One in two people w511 be diagnosed with cancer during thelr lifetime and the Services that Helen Rolla50n Cancer Charlty offer are needed more than ever. The trustees regularly revlew Its alms, objectives activities and the benefits they have brought to the people the charity alms to help. The trustees have ferred to the Charity Cornrnisslon's general guldance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and plannlng future activities. In particular the trustees tonsider how planned artivities will contrfbute to the aim5 and objective5 they have set. The charity's main activities afft éescribed above. All the charfty's actlvltles are to promote the care and support of individuals affected by cancer and a undertaken fer the purposes of publlc benefit. Volunteers The charlty Is extremely grateful for the conslderable effort5 of Its volunteers,. the work sve carry out would not be posslble without the Helen thllason Cancer Charlty family. We are supported by more than 200 regular volunteers, wlth more joiriing us at events. Our volunteers are integral to the provision of our charity shop oper3tion. fundraising, SUPPOrt centres, Maintenan and the main office. Thelr dedication, warmth and comrnitmeTrt laleng with a lot of good hurnourl) are the backbone of Helen Rollason Cancer Charlty ané we ore deeply thankfu5 for all they do. Page I
Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity Trustees, Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 January 2026 Achievements and Performance Maln Achlevements 25126 was a significant year for Helen Rollason Cancer Charity. A new strategy plan was drawn up by the Trustee Board and SLT. focuslng attentlon on consolldatlng our clSent offerlng. whllst achSevlng a mlnimum of 95% 5ucce55 rating in improving quality of Ilfr. after our cllents have an In81 treatment period. To ensure we remaln sustalnable for the future, we underteok a full revlew of our service offering. As a re5uIt, we have been pllotlng a new dlgltal tage process deslgned to help us match cllents to the most appropriate support and provide a rnore individualised core package. We 0150 introduced eligibility ¢riterla to poritise adults who have received a cancer dia9nosiS Within the last three years, as well a5 their carers, who are receiving c4ncer treatrnent through an Essex hospital. With canr diagnoses continuing to rise, our role in bridgin9 the gap between NHS provision and good quèlity cancer cère has become increaslngly significant. These steps will allow us to maintain our core services for those newly diagnosed, while still offerlng tall0d care plans. Supporting both our digital triage process ènd other areas of our operations vle have developed custom digital apps and workflo¥Ys to stalIne our daily attivities. Developing ¢ust¢mised dlgital apps has enabled u5 to create solution5 tailored to our business needs and proce55e5, ttntralising data and utili5ing u5er-Friendly interfates across our funrtlonal teams. This has transformed our way of working in many areas. Workflows have Jutomated and digitised administrative tasks cr05$ the charity to save brne, duce manual errors and Improve record keeplng. We operate a continuous improvefflent model, identlfying opportunities to dlgitlse and automate our processes. and develeplng solutlons, u5Ing a combination of too15 to irnprove our operations. This year we a150 expanded both the range and number of support groups we offer. The Introductlon of several creative and wellbeln9 focused groups. such as Mindful PhotO9raphy and Creative Row Art classes, ha5 been met with excellent feedback. In support of our v40rk around MLD, a new Therapeutic Yogo for Lymphoedema and Cancer group has recently launched. We are now IntroducSng focus groups to gather insi9hts and learn lesson5 that will help 5h4pe the future development of our service offering. Qur Centres in Hatfield Peverel and Harlow Iwlthln Harlow Leisurezonel rern4in central to the delivery of our work. In ddition, we contiVe to provide flex01ogY tarrnents at PrSncess Alexanéra Hospital's Chetnotherapy Unit. We enhance cancer pathways reaching across Essex, In ¢ollabor3tlon with Splre Hartswood (Brentwoodl ènd Splre We11È51ey Isouthendl. We are also delighted to continue delivering manual Lyrnphatic Drainage tatments we offer to cllents with GP surgeries within Mid Essex thanks to the support of the NHS Trust. CDllèboration wlll continue to be an important part of how we 5UPPOrt our clients. We are grateful for continued partnerships with organisabons such as Nicola Jane and Look Good Feel Better who have brought valuable service5 directlv to our client5. The Introduction of Ihe Thrive Course. dellvered by Jo Hall Sn collaboration with SECE Mind, also supports our clients in building confidence and resilience as they return te work after cancer. Our Sincere thanks to lan Twinley IMBE DLI and Sadie Nine for their continued and v3riÈd support In their roles as Patron5,' their sUPPOrt makes such a differen to the vital work we carry out. Charltable A£tlvlt1•5 The charity provldes health ané wellbeing support io c15ents Ilvlng wlth cancer through a range ef therapeutic support seNlces. These Include.. The provlslon of complementary fheraples to support physlcal, emotional and psychologlcal wellbeing. The delivery of counsellino service5 offerlng emorional support to clients and their famS1ies lin person or virtually). The facllitation of support gmups. enabllng clients affected by cancer to share experlences and reduce isolation. as well 85 learning new skills. The delivery of our services Is desi9ned to help navigate the irnpact of diagnosis. ratment and recovery. The provision of supportlve Interventlons aimed at improvlng quality of life and promotlng resilien. As the challenges facing the charity sector continue to grow, the ¥York we carry out every day at Helen Rollason Cancer Charity, to 5UPPOrt adults Ilvlng with cancer acro55 Essex, has never been rnore vital. This year 1,200 cllents accessed our evidence based services. includlng complernentary therapy. counselling and our expanding range of 5UPPOrt groups. We are incredibly proud of our evaluation5 Wlth 99% of our client5, in a recent surveyi reportlng that we had helped improve their qjallty of life whilst living with cancer. Laura, one of our cllents frorn our West Essex Support Centre describes the difference Helen Rollason Caneer Charlty has rnade to her. .CONTINUED Page 2
Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity Trustees, Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 January 2026 Charltable Activltles- contlnued "I didn't know v4here to tum, there was no help psychologlcally at all. I couldn't get the support I needed frorn the h05Pltals and was told by the clinical Staff that I wasn't enbtled to any Further support and wouldn't be able to be put on any waiting Ilsts. I knew I needed help. I was told about Helen Rolla50n Cantrr Charity, I called them as qulckly as I could. Ana, frorn the Support Cenrre picked up the phone, she was the first person who spoke to me as an Indlvidual, not a clinlcal flle. She Wa5 50 warm, lovely Jnd welcorningi most importantly she said the words.we can help you" After everything I had been through, especially with young children, I knew I had many emotional scars which needed addressing. I wa5 given an appointrnent the very next davt T had a wonderful reflexology treatment. I now have a treatment every three week5." Laura Is extrernely grateful to all the tearn at our Support Certt. She now has appointments in her diary which she is lookin9 forward to, rather than being worried or concerned. Laura tells us that Helen Rollason Cancer Charity is.the fflissing piece of the puzzle withln the hospital setting. Their hurnan touch they have the tlme to be able to look after the person as a person rather than thelr medlcal dlagnosis and that is somethlng that I really apprecSate. The love and care that exude froffl those who work there Is truly specSal and unique. The smile you a welcomed wlth, whlch says, without words "we know what you need" is so warm and encouraging. It is haven amongst the rollercoaster you are going through. A very spedal place." Investment Performance We have made severnl strategic investments over the la$t year, deposltlng funds Into one year fixed rdte bond5. These glve us the best rlsk retum on cash assets, and subject to cash flow and Competitive rates. these are reinvested each year. Flnattclal Revlew Pin•n¢l•l Po$ltlo Whist we would prefer to be reportlng a positlve number, the effort in reaching a much lower deficit than budgets initially indicated 15 testament the efforts of the SLT and their strategic cost 5avlng5. The tost of livlng crlsis contSnues to ifflpact all charities and its impact For u5 cannot be ignored. We continue to provide a highly valued service to our cllents. as evidenced by the satlsfaction survey result5, ané c<>ntsnue to dellver thls In a wodd of increasing inflatlon, Increased employment costs. at a near breakeven return. SLT and Trustees have spent the last year working collertively to agree a three year strategic plan that supports our 5etvlce delivery levels and our employees. agalnst a very tlght budget foretast whlch is monltored monthly. This gives u5 8 secure financlal base from which ro take the charlty forward. Reserves Pollcy It Is the Trustees. polity that a mlnlmum of 6 months forecast expenditure should be held on unre5tri¢ted ReseNes. of whlch at least 50% should be held In cash. Goln9 Concern The trustees have reviewed the or¢umstances of the charity. The charity Is carefully monitoring its level of reserves. They are turrently ¢f the view that the charity 15 a going concern. Princlpal Fundln9 Source5 This year we have been succe55fv1 in securlng several grant5, SUPPOrting money raised by our reta51 and fundr8i5ing activitie5, along with donations. These grants have played a key role in enabling the charity to dellver and refine our support serv5ces. ThSs has resulted in intreased access to corDplernentary therapies, coun5elling. and facllitated support groups for Cllents Ilvlng wlth cancer. A5 a result. dlents have experienced emotlonal resilience, Ce 5solation, and an enhanced quality of life. The Global's Make Some Noise grant has been transformative for our organisation, provlding funding and support over two years, It has enabled us to continue to dellwer over 6,000 appolntments wlthin the year to 1,200 clients. We are so grateful for their two year grdnt ensuring we have stabllity for the nexi year for our increased client base. The ability to meet other funders with support and training organlsed by Global's, has also made such a dlfference to U5 as a charlty of vital servlces within the community. The grant received from Doris Nacer Foundatlon has made o signlNcant lrnpact to our Centre at Harlow. It has not only enabled u5 to irnprove the surroundings for our clients, but also to maintain and increase appoSntrnents for our cllents. The ability to use some of this ffloney to pay fer core costs such as rent h65 ensured our Centre is Hadow is secure for the next 4 years. We are so gratefvl for thelr centlnued support. .CONTINUED P4ge 3
Helen Rollason Heal C?ncer Charity Trustees. Report {continued) For The Year Ended 31 January 2026 Prln¢lpal Fundlng Sor¢¢$ - ¢ontlnu¢ Essex Cemmunlty Foundatlon have contlnued to stjpport us wlth funding dlrectly towaros our serwices. Thls has ensured we have been able to malntsin vltal 6ppointments for Dur client5. Their help with icce55ing other managed ftjnds Is belng maintained and we look forward to continuing our relationship. Support from Fowler. Smith & Jones. Hospital Saturday Fund, and Chelmsford City Council has enabled us ttr maintain and increase our client appointments to those v4ho are Tn05t in need. This hds made a Significant difference tD over 200 clients improving quallty of Ilfe and supportlng wellbeing. Funding from The Dovid Randall Foundotion has en4bled us to éeliver-your Creative FIov4" Workshops. These structured, creatlve sessions have 5UPPOrted our client's emotional wellbeing through guided eKpre55ion. Clients are supported to focus on the attlvlty. enoaglng in a calm. refiectlve activlty at thelr own pace. With l in 2 of us In our1Sfetlme recelvlng a cancer dlagnosis the need for our vital servlces to fill the gap between the NHS ano good quallty care contlnues. We wlll contlnue to seek opportunltles to develop relationshlps with grant funders to sustain and expand our vital 5UPPOrt. Xn¥e5tment Pollcy ond Objertives The chirity's Ilquid fund5 art Invested In short term deposlts in order to maxlmlse the Investment Inceme while retaining cash for working capital requirements. Arnounts are held in deposit accounts and where not required as working capital imminently en fixed term deposlts. rt is the charity's policy to acquire only fixed assets which will produce incorne for the charity in the future such as medical equlpment, leasehold tradlng premises and vehlcles for use In the tradlng acuvltles. Prln¢lpal Rl$k and Uncertalntles The Charlty is exposed te a range of prlnclpal risks and uncertainbe5 consistent with those faced by slmilar organlsatlons. such as cyber securlty risks. These a Managed through appropriate contro15 and regular rnonitorlng. Durin9 the year, the Charity has also experfenced cost pressures, induding InCaSe$ in employer Natlonal Insurance contributions, which have impacteij flnanclal performance. The Truse$ contlnue to review these rlsks on a regular basis and are satisfied that appropriate systems and processes are in place to mitigate their potential Impact. Risk Management The trustees have aéopted ¥ ststement of rtsk pollcy whlch linter alial.. en$US that the trustees revlew Ihe Major risks io which the charity is exposed and that systems are esiablished to mitigate those ri5ks.' ensures that11 Is recognlsed that rfsks can arise both from the charlty's actlvSUes and a failure to act on or explolt opportunitie5,' in respect of volunteers, gives rlse to an expectatlon for therr to consider the rlsks ef any actSvity and act in accordance with any recornmendatioTis for rlsk manègement.. states that propose¢ new actlv5tles, slgnificant increases In exlstlng actlvitles and 55gniflcant changes in the way those activiti are pursued are first required to be the subject OF a proper proposal to the trustee5 and risk assessed. The trvstees have Instituted a review of fflajor risks te which the chanty Is exposed vlith a vlew to establishing a risk register and a procedure to mitSgate the rlsks the thartty faces. Thls document is revlewed every three months by fhÈ trustees and rnanagememt team. Procedure$ 6rÈ In place to ensure complian¢e with health and safety of staff, volunteers. clients and vi51tors to the prernises where the charity tonducts Its operation5. Pa9e 4
Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity Trustees, Report (contlnued) For The Year Ended 31 January 2026 Future Develtspm¢nts LookirTrg forward, we are focused on rolllng out our updated servlce model and investing in taryeted training for the team. These Steps viill ensure we remain resilient, effective, and ready to meet the evolvlng needs of our cllents. It is irnperative that we are fit to provide rhe support where It Is needed the most. We understand the inequalitie5 within some areas of our community, and we will contlnue to ensure our seNlces are available to all. Continuing to diversify our income streams will enable us to protert against any deficit. We have a culture of continuous improvernent. With our new service rnodel, we have the ablllty to Increase or reduce our service offerlng quickly. The use of our workflow prottsses and app5 enables us to monitor thi5 immedlately, whllst maintalnlng the high quality of service we deliver. Continuing to use evaluation5 and feedb4ck frorn our clients ensures we re lisnIng to the needs of those who access our services. To rnaintain the hlgh quality dellvery of Manual Lyrnphatlc Dralnage IMLDI treatments, we will train a new therapist te support succession plannlng and ensure contlnulty of this servlce. At the heart of everything we do Is Helen Rollason's enduring rnission of "delivering good quality cancer care." The compassion shown by our staff and volunteers to every person who walks through our doors contlnue5 to define u5. It is rhis warmth that tNly lies at the centre of our work, and we will continue to glve our cllents tlme, a listening ear and good quality care whilst living with cantrr. strudure Govenance and Mana9ement Gov¢rnlng Do¢ument The organlsatlDn is a charltable company limited by guarantee, incorporated I l January 1996 and registered as a char4ty on 9 February 1996. The company was established under a Memorandurn of Association which established the objects and powers of the company. In the event of the company being wound up, Its members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £10. Trustee Selectlon Methods The d1CtorS of the company (the charity) who are also ehariry trustees tor the purposes of charity law and Under the cornpany's Memorandum & Articles, are known as Trustees. Under the provlsions of the Artides.. the number ef trustees shall not be less than three but (unless deterrnlned by ofdlnary S0[UtOn) Is not subject to 4 maxlmum. at every annLal general meetingi one third of the trustees who are subject to ret1ment by rotatSon lor number tlosest to one thirdl sh611 retire and those to retire are those who have been longest In office since their last appolntrnent or reappointrnent. Per50n5 are invited to become trustees by the existing trustee board. The trustee board's role Is revlewing the skills and experience of the existlng trustees and the needs ef the charity. A5 a result the trustees ore actively engaged in the recrultrnent of addition41 trustees to strengthen the trustee b06rd. Under the Articles, the members of the company comprise the subscribers to the Memoran¢um and Such other persons or organlsations 35 are admiited to membershlp In accordance with the rules made by the trustee$. Rules were made by the trustees on 11 July 2005 and provide thai the trustees may to adfflit membershlp any person over the age of eighteen who is not a paid worker of the charty or any of Its subsidiary cotnpanies and whe Sn the opinion of the trustees has made a significant contribution or commitment to the work of the charity. The charity currently has 19 members. 12025.. 241 Indurtlon artd Tralnlng of Trustee$ Upr>n appointment trustees shall be provided with a welcome pad( and encoura9ed to visit the various centres operoted andlor supported by the charity. The purpose of the p6¢k is trj give new trustees an Inductlon to the work of the charity and their responsibllltles and to provide signposts to further information and resourtes. Key Mana9ement Remuneratlon The boèrd of trustees and the senior management team comprise the key mana9ement personnel of the charity. The Oirectors of the company lihe tharityl are also charity trustees who glve their tirne freely re]vIng no remuneration for their tlme and contrfbution. The pay of the senior staff Is reviewed annually and compared to other organisatlons of similar size and nature. Page 5
Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity Trustees. Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 January 2026 Organlsatlonal 5tructur# The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the day-tc-day operatlOn5 of the charity. The other managers have delegated authorlty for thelr areas of the operation. The trustees meet wlth the CEO monthly to monitor the running and performanc& of the charity. Regular rneetings are also held between the CEO and the key managers to dlscuss the strdtegic direction and current issues. Rel•ted Partles The charfty works closely with several medlcal and health organi5ation5 including the Mid-Essex Hospit41 Services NHS Trust, Princess Alexando Hospital Trust, St Lukes Hosplce and Spire Healthcare. The charity also has working relatlonshlps with Look Good Feel Better, Nicola Jane, Wig Bank and other communlty organi5ations. Referen and Adrninistrdtlve Detalls Tru$tées Mr John Triston Chair Mr5 Flaine Oddle - Treasurer (resigned 01112120251 Mr David JDhn50n Mrs Friederike Englund Mr Thoma5 Carr Mr Benlamin Schneider Mrs Chantal Constable Iresigned 31101120261 Mrs Rachel Leech Ireslgned 01112120251 Mrs Jacquelline Goulbourn Treasurer (appointed 0210312026) Mr Andrew Higg5 lappoinred 0110212026) other Personnel Ha2el Keane - Chief Execvtlve Officer Head of Shared Service5 - Ju5tine Wi15her Head of Fietail - Alison Matthews Head of Fundrai5inglMarketlng Zoe Jay Hea¢J of Support Servlces - Llsa Curtls Charlty Number 1052861 Company Numb¢r 03144906 Principal Address Yvonne Stevlart House The Street Hatfield Peveral Essex CM3 2EH Reg15tered Offlce Yvonne Stewart House The Street Hatfield Peverel Chelmsford CM3 2EH Independent Examlner Daniel Ba¥ter- Association of Accounting Technicians Shidey Smith & Co Page 6
Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity Trustees, Report (contlnued) For The Year Ended 31 January 2026 11 Chandlers Way South Woodham Ferrers elmsford CM3 sfB B)nkers Barclays Bank PIC I Churchlll Place London E14 5HP Page 7
Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity Trustees, Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 January 2026 Stat•m•nt of Trustees. Responslbllltle$ The charity trustees (who are also the dirertors of Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charftyl for the purposes of company law are responslble for preparlng the Trusteé5 Report and the financial statements in accordance with appli¢able law and United Klngdom Accountlng Standard5 {Unlted Klngdom Generally Accepted Accountlng Practice). Company law requlres the trustees to prepare finandal statements for each flnanclal year. Under company law rhe rrusrees must not approve rhe financlal statement unle55 they are satlsfied that they give a true 4nd fair view of the State of affairs of the ch4ritable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources. including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparirig the financial statements the trstees are requlred io: select Sultable accounting pollcies and then apply them con5iStentlYt observe the methods and printiple5 in the Charity SORP,. make judgments and accountin9 estimates that are reasonable ènd prudent.. and ppare the finaricial statements on the golng concern basls unl*s it is inappropriate to pre5urne that the cornpany will tonunue in business. The trustees are spOnSible for keeping adequate accountlng reco¥ds which disclose 1th reasonable accuracy at anytime the financial position of the charitable company and to enoble thern to ensure that the accounts comply with the Companles Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguording the assets of the company and hence for taklng reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees are responsible for the mairitenance and integrity of the ccrporate and financlal Informatlon Sncluded on the charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kin9dom governlng the preparatlon and dlsseminatlon of financlal statements may dlffer from legislation in other jurlsdlcuons. Small Company Rul•$ This report has been prepared in accordance with the speclal provlsSons relatlng to companies subject to the small cornpanies gime wlthin Part IS of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees, report was approved by the board of trustees and slgned on $ behalf by.. Mr John Tristlin Trvstee Date Page 8
Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity Independent Examlner'$ Report to the Trustees of Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charlty For The Year Ended 31 January 2026 I report tc the charity trustees on my examinatlon of the accounts of the Company for the year entted 31 January 2026. R$ptynsibiliti•$ and Basls of R•port As the charity trteeS of the Company land also tS directors for the p%Jrposes of compèny lawl, you are re5ponslble for the preparation of the accounts in actor(lance with the requiremonts of rhe Companies Art 2006 1.the 2006 Act?. Havlng satisfied myself that the accounts of the Cornpony are ngt required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are ell9ible for Independent examination, l pOrt in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Ch3r1ties Act 2011 1.the 2011 Act'l. In tarrying out my examination I hove foffowed the Directions given by rhe Charity Commission under section 145151 Ibl pf the 2011 Act. Ind•p•ndnt Examin•r'5 Statement Since the Company'5 gros5 Income exceeded £250,000 your exarniner musi be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that 13rn qualified to Undertake the examination because l am a membèr of The Assoc18tJon of A£countin9 Technicians, which Is one of the Iisled bodies. I have cornpleted my Èxamination. I confirm that no rnatters hèvé come to my attention in connection with the exarninatjon giving MÈ cause to believe". L. accounting records were not kept In respect of the Cornpany as reouireo by section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or 2. the accounts do not accord with those rÈcords.' or 3. the accounts do iiot coirply with the accountin9 rÈouirernenrs ef section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement thai the 3cc¢unts give è 'true fair view. which 15 not a marter considered as part ol an Independenl exèrnination.. or 4. the accounts have nor been prepared In accordaTrce with the rnelhods and principle5 01 the Statement of Recomtnende(t Prartice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable lo charitles preparing their accounts In ccordance %Yith the FIn£$al Reportin9 Standaro applicable In the UK and Republit ol Ireland IFRS 1021. I have no concerns and have cwne across no other matters in connection %Yith the examination to which attention should be dra%*n In th15 report In order to enable a proper understandin9 of the èccounts to b2 reached. Daniel 8axler- Association of Accounting Technicians 3rd August 2026 11 ChandkTS way South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 STB Page 9
Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charlty statement of Flnanclal Activitles {Including Income and Expenditure Account) For The Year Ended 31 January 2026 2026 2025 U*restrlcted Restrlcted funds funds Totsl lunds Unrestricted fund$ Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies Charitable activities.. 249,107 10,000 259,107 223,650 PmvlsSon of treatment and care of persons suffering from cancer. Other trading activities Investments 83,828 63,828 78.513 588,282 12,09S 588,282 12,095 563.472 12,013 933,312 ID,000 943,312 877,$48 EXPENDITURE ON: aising funds Charltable actlvltles.. 1528,450} (528,4501 1445,7981 Provislon of treatment ant1 Ca of persons sufferfng from cancer. 1433,608} 1433,6081 1443,4461 1962,0581 1962,0581 1889.2441 NET ExpeNDITURe 128,7461 10,000 118,7461 111,5961 NET MOVEMeNT IN FUNDS RECONCIUATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward 128,7461 10,000 118,7461 111,5961 1,355,217 1,355,217 1,366,813 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 20 1,326,471 10.000 1,336,471 1,355,217 The notes On page$ 13 to 21 form part of these finanaal statements. Page 10
Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charlty statement of Financial Position As At 31 January 2026 2026 2025 Unre5trlcted Restrfcted funds fund$ Total funds Totol funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets 12 953,486 953,486 952,819 953.486 953,486 952,819 CURReNT ASSETS Stocks Debtors 13 2,489 95,270 256,252 86,244 2.489 95,270 256,252 96,244 1,230 90,180 170,000 161,914 14 Inve5tmenrs 15 Cash at bank and in hand 10.000 440,255 10.000 450,255 423,324 Credltors: Amounts Folling Dye Wlthln One Year 16 167,2701 167,2701 120,9261 NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) 372.985 10,ODO 382.985 402,398 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,326,471 10,000 1,336.471 1,355,217 NET ASSETS 1,326,471 10,000 1,336,471 1,355.217 FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Re5tritted Funds Unrestritted Funds 10,OOD 1,326.471 1,355,217 TOTAL FUNDS 20 1,336.471 1,355,217 For the year ending 31 January 2026 the charftable company was entitled to exernption frorn audit under section 477 of the Cornpanies Act 2006 relating to small companles. The members have not required the Company to obtaSn an audit in accordance wlth sectlon 476 OF the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responslblllties for cornplyirng with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting cords and the preparation Of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the pmvlsions applicable to companies subject to the small companies glme. On behalf of the board Mr John Triston TTU5tee Date 61 F12£ The netes on pages 13 ro 21 form part of these Nnanclal statements. Page 11
Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity Statement of Cash Flows For The Year Ended 31 January 2026 2026 2025 Notes Cash flows from op•ratlng 8ctl¥ltSes Net cash generated from/lused inl operations 14,145 148,5421 Net cash generated fromllused Inl operating attiVIe$ L4,145 148,5421 Cash flow$ from In¥estlng actlvltles Purchase of tangible a55ets Purchase of current asset 5nvestrnents Interest received Rents received from Investment properties 15,6581 186,2521 10,455 1.640 12,0701 1170,0001 10.388 1,625 Net cash used In investing activibes {79.8151 1160,0571 Decrease in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginnlng of year 165.6701 161,914 1208,5991 370,513 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 96,244 161,914 Page 12
Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charlty Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows For The Year Ended 31 January 2026 Reconclllatlon of expendlture to Cosh 9ener•ted froml{trsed In) oper4tlons 2026 2025 Net expenditure Adjustments for.- IntSt income Income from investments DePClatIon of tanglble assets Movements in working cawtal.. (Increaselldecrease In stocks Increase in trade and other debtor5 Increase/ldecreasel In trade and other credltors Net cash generated fmnvlused inl opeotion5 (18.746} {11,5961 {10.4551 11,640) 4.991 110,388} 11,6251 13,735 11.259) {5,0901 46,344 398 {18,2951 120.7711 14,145 148,542} 2. Cash •nd cash wulvalents Cash and cash equivalents, as stated In rhe Statement of Cash Aows, relates to the following Items in the Balants Sheet.. 2026 2025 Cash at bank and In hand 96,244 161,914 3. An*ly555 Ot ehange5 In net funds Asati F•bruary 2025 Cash flow Asat31 January 2026 Cash at bank and in hand 161,914 (65,6701 96,244 Page 13
Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 January 2026 l. fjeneral Informatlon Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charlty Is a company Ilmlteil by guarantee, incorporated in England & Wales, registertd number 013144906 and regIsted ChatY nvmber 1052861. The reglstered offlce Ss Yvonne Stewart House, The Street, Hatfield Peveral CM3 2EH. 2. AErountlng Poll¢ls 2.1. Basls of Prparatlon of Financlal Statements The financial staterllents have been prepared in accordance with the Charit*5 SORP IFRS 1021 'Accountyng and Reportlng by Charities.. Statement of Recornmended Practitt ap1£able to charitles pparIng thelr aceounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable In the UK and Republi¢ of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffertive I January 20191" Financial ReportSng Standard 102"The Flnanclal Reporting Standard aplicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland. and the Cornpanies Act 2006. The Charitable company is a Publlc Benefit Enty as defined by FRS 102. 2.2. fj•lng Concern Di¥dosure The trustees have not identified any tnaterial uncertaint(es related to events or Condttions that may cast slgnificant doubt about the Charlty'5 ability to continue as a going concern. 2.3. Fund Accounting Unrestrfcted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the dlstretion of the twstees. Deslgnated funds cornprlse unrestdcted ftJnd5 that have been set aslde Oy the trustees for o speclflc purpose. Restrirted funds are to be used for spedfic purposes as laid down by the donor. Further explanadon of the nature and purpose of each fund 1$ included in the notes to the finanaal statements. 2.4. Incoming Re¥r£¢¥ All income 15 iecognised once the Chadty ha5 entitlement to income, it is probable that the income will be recelved, and the amount of the Income recelvable can be measured lIably. Donations are recognised vlhen the Charity has been notified in WtIng of both the amount ond settlernent date. Tn the event that a Lsonatlon Is subject to condition5 that require a level of performance by the Charlty before the Charlty Is entitled to the funds, the incorne Is deferred and nor recognise¢ until either those conditions are fully met. or the fuifilrnent of those conditions Is wholly withln the control of the Charity and it Is probable that these condltlons will be fulfilled in the porting perfod. All grants are recognlsed bvhen the Chamty ha$ entitlernent to the funds and any condltions linked to the grnnt have eetTr met. Where perfomiance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet ro be met. the Income Is recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred Incorlle to be released. 2.5. Donated G¢)ods and Serylces Donated professional services and donated facilities ère recognised as Income when the Chadty ha5 control over them. any condltlons associated with the donated itern have been met, the receipts of economic benefits from the use by the chanty of the itern is probable and that economic beneflt can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORPIFRS 1021. the general volunteer tirne of the Charfty is not recognised. Detalls can be found in the Trustees. Report. Page 14
Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity Notes to the Flnanclal Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 January 2026 2.6. Resourees Expended A Ilability, and the related expenditure, Is recogTrised when a legal or censtruthve obligation exlsts as a result of a past event, and when it Is more likely than not that a transfer of economlc beneffts will be requlred in settlement. and when the amount of the obligation can be ffleasured or rellably estimated. iiJbilitie5 arislng from fvture fundlng cornmitments and constructive obllgatlon5, including perforrnance related grant5, here the tlming or the amount of the future expenditure required to Settle the obllgation are uncertaln, glve rise to a provlsion In the account, whlch 15 reviewed at the accounting year end. The provlslon 15 increased to reff eet any increases in liabilities and is decreased by the utili5Jtion of any provision wlthin the period and reversed if any pmvision is no longer quired. These movements are charged or credited to the respertive funds and activities to which the prcvision relates. Support ¢ost5 are those functions that assist the work of the charity bjt do not dlrertly undertake charitable artivltles. Support Costs Include back-office costs, finance, payroll and governance costs that 5UPPOrt the Charlty. These costs have been allocated between cost of rnising funds an¢ expenditure on charitable activities on the basis of time spent by relevant stsff. 2.7. T•nglble Flxed Assets and D•preciallon Tanglble fixed assets are measured at cost les5 accurnulated depreciation and any accumulated Smpalrrnent losses. Depreciation is provlded at rates calculated to write off the Cost of the fixed assets, less thelr estlmated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the followlng bases.. Freehold Leasehold Flxtures & Flttings Over lease perfod 15Vo,20%.25%,33.33% per annum Leasehold land and building5 are amorb5ed In equal Instalments over the lease period. FehOld land and buidlngs were valued In January 2020 at £920,000. The trusree5 are of the oplnk)n thot the current carrying value Is not materially dlfterent to thelr market value as at 31 January 2026. 2.8. L¢a$lny and Hlre Purchase Conlracts Rentsls appllcable w operatlng leases where substantlally all of the benefits and risks of ownership rernaSn wlth the lessor are charged to the statement of finacial activities as incurred. 2.9. stocks and Work In Progre Stock5 and work in pmgress are valued at the lower of c05t and net realisable value after makin9 due allowance fot obsolete and slow-movlng stocks. 2.10. Cash and Cash Equlval•nts Cash and o5h equivalents are basic financial assets and Include cash in hand and deposits held at call wlth bank5, other short-term highly liquid Investmenrs that mature in no more than the months from the date of acquisitlon and are readlly convertible to a known amount of cash wlth in5ignifkant rfsk of change In value, antl bank overdrafts. 2.11. Provlslons and Contln9encles ProvisioTh$ ProvSslons are recognlsed when the Charlty has a psent legal er construttlve obllgarion as a result of past events,. it is probable that an oufflow of resources wlll be quired to settle the obligatlon; and the amount of the obligation can be estimated rellably. Where there are a number of simllar obltgatlons. the Ilkellhood that an outnow will be requlred in 5etNement is determlned by CDnsidering the class of obligations as a whole. A provision is recogniseé even if the likellhood of an outhow wifh SpeCt to any one itern Included in the same class of obligatlons may be small. Provislons are measured at the present value of the e¥penditures experted to be reqUId to settle the obllgation using pre-tsx rate that reflects ajrrent rnarket asse5srnents of the time value of money and the rSsks specific to the obllgation. The Increase in the provtslon dile to passage OF bme 15 recognised as a flnance cost. Contlng¢ntl•s ..CONTINUED Page 15
Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity Notes to the Financial Statements (contlnued) For The Year Ended 31 January 2026 2.11. Provlslf)n$ and Contlngen¢ies - contlnued Contlngent liabilities are not recognlsed. Contlngent Ilabllltles arise as a result of past events when lil it is not probable that there wlll be an outflow of resources or that the amount cannot be reliably rneaSred 4t the reportlng date or Illl vlhen the exlstence will be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of uncertain future events not wholly wlthln the Charity's control. Contingent liabilities are dlsclosed in the finan¢ial statements unless the probability of all outflow of resources is rernote. Contingent assets are not wognised. Cor*ts'ngent a55ets are disclosed In the finanthal statements when an inflow of econornic benefits Is probable. 2.12. Pen$lon$ The Charfty operates a deftned penslon contrfbutlon scheme. Contributions ore charged to the 5tstement of finadal attlvltles as they become payable In accordance w(th the rules of the scheme. 2.13. Govemment Grant Govemrnent grants are recognlsed In rhe statement of finanaal athvitie5 in an appropriate rnanner thèt matches thern wlth the expenditu towards which they are intended to contribute. Grènts for Immediate financlal support or to cover Costs already incurred are recognised immediately in the statement of financlal a¢Uvities. Grants towards general activityes of the entity over a specific period are recognised In the statement of financSal activities over that period. Grants towards fixed assets are COgnised over the expected useful lives of the lated assets and are treated as deferred Income and released to the statement of financlal activities over the useful Ilfe of the asset eonttrned. All grants In the staternent of flnanclal activities are recognised when all cendf(iens for reipt have been complied with. 2.14. Inter¢$t Recelvable Interest on funds held on deposlt Is Included when receivable and the arnount can be measured rellably by the charity. This is nornially upon notlncètlon of the interest paid or payable by the bank. 3. In¢ome from Donations and Ley•cle• 2026 Unre5trlcled Restrfctsd Total funds funds d5 Donations and 9ifts Legacies Grnnts 154,481 8,626 86.000 154,481 8,626 96.000 20.000 249,107 10,000 259.107 2025 Unrestrlcted Restrlcted Total fvnds funds fund5 DonatK)ns and gifts Legaaes Grants 196,664 21,500 5,486 196,664 21,500 5,486 223,650 223,650 4. Income from Charltabl• Actlvltles Page 16
Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity Notes to the Financial Statements {continued) For The Year Ended 31 January 2026 2026 2025 Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted funds lunds Provlsion of t8Ernent and Ca of persons suffedng from Cartr.. Advice and counselling 83.828 78,513 5. Income from Other Troding Activities 2026 2025 Unrestrlctsd Unre¥trirted funds funds Fundraislng events Shop income 183,344 404.938 200.570 362,902 588,282 563,472 6. Inv¢$tment Income 2026 2025 Unrestrict•d Unrestrlcted fund$ funds Bank interest recelvable Rents recelved from inve5trnent propertles 10,455 1,640 10,388 1,625 12,095 12,013 7. N•t Income/(Expendlturel The net expendlture Is ststed after tharging/lcredltlngl'. 2026 2025 Depreclatlon of tanglble flxed assets - owned 4,991 13,735 8. An•lysls of Expendlture 2026 Artlvltles undertaken dlrectty Support costs (see note 91 Total R8ising funds Provlslon of treats7)ent and Ca of persons SLffterlng from CAnr. 524,250 433,608 4,200 528,450 433,608 957,858 4,200 962,058 Page 17
Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity Notes to the Financlal Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 January 2026 2025 Activitles undertaken dlrectly Support co$ts (see note 91 Total Ralslng funds Provision of treatment and Ca of persons sufferlng frorn Canr. 440,998 443,446 4,800 445,798 443,446 884,4M 4.800 889,244 Supp•rt Costs 2026 Ralslng funds Governance costs 4,200 2025 R•ising funds Governance costs 4,800 10. Staff Costs 2026 2025 Staff costs were as follows: Gr055 salarles Social security costs 551,767 47,067 7.766 493,597 26,487 7,065 Pension contributions 606,600 527,129 The key management peonnel of the charity cornprfse the trustees and the management team. The totsl employee benefit5 of the key rnanagernent personnel of the charlty were E152,49212025'. £143,894) No employees received employee benefits lexcludlng employer penslon costs) for the repon9 perlod of rn0 than £60,000. Total pald staff - 47 12025.. 48) tl. Average Numb¢r of Employees Average number of full rime equivalent employees during the year was as follows.. 2026 2025 Fundraising Charltsble Athvltles Admlnlstratlon other 13 19 17 Page 18
Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 January 2026 12. Tan9lble Assets Land & Proprty Fr••hold Leasehold Fixtures & Flttlngs Total Cost As at l February 2025 Addltlons 947,612 59,285 115,879 5,658 1,122,776 5.658 As at 31 January 2026 947,612 59,285 121,537 1,128.434 Dèprnclatlon As at l February 2025 Provided during the period 56,662 623 ILI,295 4.368 169,957 4.991 s at 31 January 2026 59,285 115,663 174,948 Net Book Value As at 31 January 2026 947,612 5.874 953.486 As at l February 2025 947,612 623 4,584 952,819 13. Stod(s 2026 2025 Stock 2,489 1,230 14. Debtors 2026 2025 Due wlthln one year Trade debto other debtors 6,108 89,162 6,181 83.999 95,270 90,180 15. Current Asset Invetments 2026 2025 Unllsted investments 256.252 170,000 16. Credltors: Amounts Falllng Due Wlthln On• Ye•r 2026 2025 Trade creditors Other creditors 6,517 3,041 9,188 48.524 6,783 1,795 7,548 4,800 Taxatlon and social security A¢¢ruals and deferred income 67.270 20,926 Page 19
Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charlty Notes to the Financial Statements (contlnued) For The Year Ended 31 January 2026 18. Deferred Income Deferred income movements in the year were as follows.. 2026 2025 Balance at the start of the period Income deferred In the current perfod 42,147 Balance at the end of the period 42,147 19. Other Commitments The total of futu minimum lease payments under non-¢aFtcellable operating lease5 are as following.. 2026 2025 Not later than one year Later than one year and not later than five yea Later than five Veèrs 88,755 248,999 245.887 72,389 238.896 300.311 583,641 611,596 20. Movement In Funds Asati February 2025 As•t31 3•nuary 2026 Income ExpendFture Unrestrl¢t•d funds General.. General unrestrttte¢ fund Restrlcted funds General re5trirted fund 1,355,217 933,312 (962,0581 1,326,471 10,000 10.000 Total funds 1.355,217 943.312 1962,058) 1,336,471 Asati February 2024 Asat31 )•nuary 2025 Income Expendltur¢ Unrestrlcted funds General.. General unreSttte¢ fund 1,366,813 877,648 (8B9,2441 1.355.217 Total funds 1,366.813 877,648 1889,2441 1.355,217 21. Transactlons wlth Trustees None of the tW5tees recelved any rernuneraOon or any other benefits from an employrnent th the charity or a related entity durlr>g the current or prevlou5 year. Page 20
Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity Notes to the Financial Statements (contlnued) For The Year Ended 31 January 2026 No trustee expenses have been Inajryed. 22. Rel•ted Party Dl$¢105UrnS Donatlons without conditions totalling £2.657.40 12025.. É7201 were rnade by trustees during the year. The were no ether related party transactions during the year. 23. Company Ilmlted by gu•rante• The company is lirnited by guarantee and has no Share capital. Every member of the cornpany undertakes to contribute to the a55ets of the company. In the event of a winding Upi such an amount as may be requlred not exceeding £10. 24. Taxation As a Charity, Helen Rolla50n Heal Canr Charity Is exernpt from tax on income and gains fallin9 ¥Vlthin 5ectlon 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or settion 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Galns Att 1992 to the extent that these are applled to its ¢harf(atable object5. No tax charge5 have adsen ID the charity. Page 21
Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity Detalled Statement of Financial Activitles (includlng Income and Expenditure Account) For The Year Ended 31 January 2026 2026 2025 Total funds Tot•1 funds INCOblE AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donatlons ahd logades Donatlons and 91ft5 Legaoes Grant5 154,481 8.626 96,000 196,664 21,500 5,486 259,107 223,650 Charitable Ac11¥1¢5. Provlsion ot treatment and care of wrsons sufferlny Irom cancer. Advlce and counselling 83,828 78,513 83,828 78,513 Other tradlng irt5vltles Fundralslng event5 Shop Income 183,344 404.938 200,570 362,902 588.282 563.472 Investm¢nts Rental Income from investment propetty Bank Interest receivable 1,640 10,455 1,625 10,388 12,095 12.013 943.312 877,648 EXPENDMIRE ON: Ralslng funds Staging fundralsing events Operatlng charity shops Support and adminlstration costs Depreciation of flxtures and fithngs Depreciation of leasehold land and property Independent examinerfs fees {109,4581 1294,7071 1115.0941 14,368} 16231 14,2001 1135.5371 1216,7101 175,0161 16,2831 17.4521 14,BOOI 1528,450} 1445,7981 Charitsble Artlvltles: Provision of treatment and care ot yrsons sufferlng from cancel. Staglng fUndlsIng event$ Support and admlnigtration costs 136,5361 1397,0721 126,4261 1417,0201 1433,6081 1962.0581 1443,446) 1889,2441 NET EXPENDITURE 118,746} 111,5961 Page 22