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
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Trustees. Report
Independent Examinerfs Report
statement of Finan¢ial Attwities lincludlng Income and Expendlture Account)
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sratement of Flnancial Position
Statement of Cash Flows
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Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows
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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}
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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 VIs￿n 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 pro￿deS 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.
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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 In￿81 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 t￿age 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 p￿oritise 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 can￿r 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 tall0￿d care plans.
Supporting both our digital triage process ènd other areas of our operations vle have developed custom digital apps and
workflo¥Ys to st￿a￿lIne 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 conti￿Ve to provide ￿flex01ogY t￿arrnents 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 t￿atments 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. r￿atment 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.
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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.
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For The Year Ended 31 January 2026
Prln¢lpal Fundlng So￿r¢¢$ - ¢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$k and Uncertalntles
The Charlty is exposed te a range of prlnclpal risks and uncertainbe5 consistent with those faced by slmilar organlsatlons.
such as cyber securlty risks. These a￿ Managed through appropriate contro15 and regular rnonitorlng.
Durin9 the year, the Charity has also experfenced cost pressures, induding InC￿aSe$ in employer Natlonal Insurance
contributions, which have impacteij flnanclal performance.
The Trus￿e$ 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$U￿S that the trustees revlew Ihe Major risks io which the charity is exposed and that systems are esiablished to
mitigate those ri5ks.'
ensures that11 Is recognlsed that rfsks can arise both from the charlty's actlvSUes and a failure to act on or explolt
opportunitie5,'
in respect of volunteers, gives rlse to an expectatlon for therr to consider the rlsks ef any actSvity and act in accordance
with any recornmendatioTis for rlsk manègement..
states that propose¢ new actlv5tles, slgnificant increases In exlstlng actlvitles and 55gniflcant changes in the way those
activiti￿ are pursued are first required to be the subject OF a proper proposal to the trustee5 and risk assessed.
The trvstees have Instituted a review of fflajor risks te which the chanty Is exposed vlith a vlew to establishing a risk
register and a procedure to mitSgate the rlsks the thartty faces. Thls document is revlewed every three months by fhÈ
trustees and rnanagememt team.
Procedure$ 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.
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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 lis￿nIng 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 Gove*nance 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 d1￿CtorS 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[Ut￿On) Is not subject to 4
maxlmum.
at every annL*al general meetingi one third of the trustees who are subject to ret1￿ment 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.
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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$tées
Mr John Triston Chair
Mr5 Flaine Oddle - Treasurer (resigned 01112120251
Mr David JDhn50n
Mrs Friederike Englund
Mr Thoma5 Carr
Mr Benlamin Schneider
Mrs Chantal Constable Iresigned 31101120261
Mrs Rachel Leech Ireslgned 01112120251
Mrs Jacquelline Goulbourn Treasurer (appointed 0210312026)
Mr Andrew Higg5 lappoinred 0110212026)
other Personnel
Ha2el Keane - Chief Execvtlve Officer
Head of Shared Service5 - Ju5tine Wi15her
Head of Fietail - Alison Matthews
Head of Fundrai5inglMarketlng Zoe Jay
Hea¢J of Support Servlces - Llsa Curtls
Charlty Number
1052861
Company Numb¢r
03144906
Principal Address
Yvonne Stevlart House
The Street
Hatfield Peveral
Essex
CM3 2EH
Reg15tered Offlce
Yvonne Stewart House The Street
Hatfield Peverel
Chelmsford
CM3 2EH
Independent Examlner
Daniel Ba¥ter- Association of Accounting Technicians
Shidey Smith & Co
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For The Year Ended 31 January 2026
11 Chandlers Way
South Woodham Ferrers
elmsford
CM3 sfB
B)nkers
Barclays Bank PIC
I Churchlll Place
London
E14 5HP
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Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity
Trustees, Report (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 January 2026
Stat•m•nt of Trustees. Responslbllltle$
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
p￿pare 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
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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 tr￿teeS 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•nd*nt 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 FI￿n£$al Reportin9 Standaro applicable In the UK and Republit ol Ireland IFRS 1021.
I have no concerns and have cwne across no other matters in connection %Yith the examination to which attention should be
dra%*n In th15 report In order to enable a proper understandin9 of the èccounts to b2 reached.
Daniel 8axler- Association of Accounting Technicians
3rd August 2026
11 ChandkTS way
South Woodham Ferrers
Chelmsford
CM3 STB
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Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charlty
statement of Flnanclal Activitles {Including Income and Expenditure Account)
For The Year Ended 31 January 2026
2026
2025
U*restrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
Totsl
lunds
Unrestricted
fund$
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.
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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.
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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 attiVI￿e$
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
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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.-
Int￿St income
Income from investments
DeP￿ClatIon 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
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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 regIste￿d Cha￿tY nvmber 1052861. The reglstered offlce Ss Yvonne Stewart House, The Street, Hatfield
Peveral CM3 2EH.
2. AErountlng Poll¢l*s
2.1. Basls of Pr*paratlon 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 ap￿1£able to charitles p￿parIng 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 En￿ty 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 W￿tIng 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.
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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.
F￿ehOld 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$lny and Hlre Purchase Conlracts
Rentsls appllcable w operatlng leases where substantlally all of the benefits and risks of ownership rernaSn wlth the
lessor are charged to the statement of finacial activities as incurred.
2.9. stocks and Work In Progre
Stock5 and work in pmgress are valued at the lower of c05t and net realisable value after makin9 due allowance fot
obsolete and slow-movlng stocks.
2.10. Cash and Cash Equlval•nts
Cash and o5h equivalents are basic financial assets and Include cash in hand and deposits held at call wlth bank5,
other short-term highly liquid Investmenrs that mature in no more than th￿e months from the date of acquisitlon and
are readlly convertible to a known amount of cash wlth in5ignifkant rfsk of change In value, antl bank overdrafts.
2.11. Provlslons and Contln9encles
ProvisioTh$
ProvSslons are recognlsed when the Charlty has a p￿sent 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 reqUI￿d 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
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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 rneaS￿red 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 re￿ipt have been complied
with.
2.14. Inter¢$t Recelvable
Interest on funds held on deposlt Is Included when receivable and the arnount can be measured rellably by the charity.
This is nornially upon notlncètlon of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
3. In¢ome from Donations and Ley•cle•
2026
Unre5trlcled Restrfctsd
Total
funds
funds
d5
Donations and 9ifts
Legacies
Grnnts
154,481
8,626
86.000
154,481
8,626
96.000
20.000
249,107
10,000
259.107
2025
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
Total
fvnds
funds
fund5
DonatK)ns and gifts
Legaaes
Grants
196,664
21,500
5,486
196,664
21,500
5,486
223,650
223,650
4. Income from Charltabl• Actlvltles
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Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity
Notes to the Financial Statements {continued)
For The Year Ended 31 January 2026
2026
2025
Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted
funds
lunds
Provlsion of t￿8Ernent and Ca￿ of persons suffedng from Cart￿r..
Advice and counselling
83.828
78,513
5. Income from Other Troding Activities
2026
2025
Unrestrlctsd Unre¥trirted
funds
funds
Fundraislng events
Shop income
183,344
404.938
200.570
362,902
588,282
563,472
6. Inv¢$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 CAn￿r.
524,250
433,608
4,200
528,450
433,608
957,858
4,200
962,058
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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 Can￿r.
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 pe￿onnel 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 repo￿n9 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
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Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 January 2026
12. Tan9lble Assets
Land & Prop*rty
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 Inve*tments
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
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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 unreSt￿tte¢ 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.
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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 Can￿r 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.
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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 fUnd￿lsIng 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
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