Company Registration No. 05349202 (Limited by Guarantee) Registered Charity No. 1108999 The Mulberry Centre Report and Accounts For the Year ended 31 March 2025 for anyone affected by cancer Themulberrycentre www.themulberycentre.co.uk
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarante¢) Report and Accounts for the Year ended 31 March 2025 Contents Page Chair's Report Trnstees, Report: Vision, Mission, Values and Public Benefit statement Objectives, Achievements and P¢rforn]ance: - Strategic framework and priorities - 2024-25 achievements Plans for 2025-26 - Work of The Mulbery Centre - Our service range Our clients Making it possible Financial Revicw 11 13 Fundraising Principal Risks and Uncertainties Structure, Governance and Management Who Wc Are 15 16 17 19 Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities 20 Financial Statements: Independent Examincr's Report Financial Statements and Notes 21 22 www.themulberry¢entre.co.uk
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Chair's Report This has been a year of contrasts. The Mulberry Centre continues to provide high quality compassionate support to everyone seeking our hclp. We have been able to respond to the growing demands for our services by continuing to innovate and being flexible to the needs of our clients. Details of the 11 range of our activities are covered in this report. demonstrating the breadth and (kpth of the support we give to individual clients and our local communities. However, this is also a year when we saw a drop in income, and a financial deficit, having seen income growth over the last fivc years. Fortunately, we have r¢serves to draw on to mc¢t this deficit. This is a timely rcminder that we can't take anything for granted when it comes to our filnding and our llders. We are grate1 to everyone who has supported us during the last year and Can assure them that the rnonies they donate to us are used wisely for the benefit of our clients. We are continuing to r¢n¢w and refresh our fundraising efforts with a strengthcned tcam at the centre. We offer our services free to everyone who seeks our help. This was one of our founding pledges, one which remains essential to The Mulberry Ccntre being accessible to all. Wc are thankful that we can continue lo deliver on this pledg¢ with our volunteers and the small group of paid staff making The Mulberry Centre such a welcoming haven. Thank you to our Chief Executive, Raj Athwal and th¢ whole team for everything you do for our clients. This last year has seen work slarting on the new Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at the West Middlesex Hospital. Once it opens in 2026, we expect to see many mor¢ people receiving can¢¢r diagnosis and treatment close by to The Mulberry Centre. We are working to prepare for this increase in demand for our services in collaboration with the team at the Hospital and CW+. th¢ fundraising charity for the hospital group. We share th¢ airns of offering the best patieni/client experience. and this underpins our preparation for this new expanded 8ervic¢ close by the centre. In 2026 we are looking forward to celebrating thc 25th anniversary of the op¢ning of the centre. Plans are being developed for a rang¢ of activities during thc year marking this important rnilestone in the history of Th¢ Mulberry Centre. We will also be encouraging local organisations and groups to get involved and support us during this important year. I would like to thank the Trustees for all the help and support th¢y give to The Mulbery Centr¢. They share the ben¢fit of their expertise from a wide range of backgrounds benefitting the centre and its clients. In the summer of 2024, thc Trustees held a sponsored walk, supported by close family members. In the process we raised £10,000 for the centr¢. We welcomed a new Trustee Paul Dunn who joined us in September 2024. Paul has been a longstanding volunteer at The Mulberry Ccntrc as a health and wellbeing practitioner, providing complementary therapy support to our clients. Also in Scptember 2024, Trustee Ja¢queline Dochety was appointed D¢puty Chair. The Mulberry Centre succeeds in delivering for our clients through wide ranging community support. Thank you to ¢veryone who supports and ¢ngages with us. Aileen McLeish Chair of Trustees www.themulberrycentre.¢o.uk
The Mulberry Centre {05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Trustees, Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 The Trustees present their report and the financial statements of The Mulberry Centre for the accounting year ended 31 March 2025. In order to meet all the regulatory requirements, sorne specific t¢rn]s have to be used and disclosures made on som¢ subjects, but wherever possible we ty to make the report and the financial statements clear and easy to read. VISION, MISSIOIY, VALUES AND PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT Our Vision: To be recognised as a specialist Centre of excellence for cancer support. Our Mission: Our core mission is to improve the lives of anyone affected by cancer, by enhcIng their cmotional, psychological and physical well-being. Who we Ydre and our Values: Our award-winning staff and unique voluntc¢rs are caring and experienced professionals, dedicated to supporting others, in a relaxing and w¢lcoming environmenl, and promoting excellence in cancer support. We arc.. Inclusive: Welcoming anyone affccted by cancer, irrespective of who they are. Responsive.. Tailoring our support to individual needs. C2ring: Acting in a gentle and compassionate manner out of genuine concern. Posltlve: Having a real optimism that what we do will improve peoples, well-being. Professional: Collaborating to deliver an excellent service in which people can have confidence. Respectful.. Of our clients, and colleagues, needs. What we do: We promote cancer awareness, and support people to live well with Cancer. With empaihy? passion and care, we h¢lp individuals begin to rebuild their lives, and cncourage self-managemcnt. Our holistic approach includes counselling, complementary therapies, wcllbeing classes, inforniation workshops, and a wide range of social, creative and fitness activities, all tailored to the individual needs of our clients. Our services arc provided free of charge at our dedicaied centre in West London, within the community, and online, crealing a space where people can find rest, support, and a sense of connection. We also offer specialist end-of-lifc support. We have developed a complemcntary therapies education and training programme to extend the Principles of 'The Mulberry Way,, our unique, person-centred approach to Care. This helps us reach more people, and ensure that the benefits of our approach are accessibl¢ to all, r¢gardless of background or circumstance. Everything we do is grounded in best practice, strong governance, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. Who we support: We provide vital support to adults affected by cancer, including individuals with a diagnosis, carers, family members, friends and thos¢ who are bereaved. Our serviccs are open to people from all backgrounds, and w¢ are proud to support the richly diverse communities of West London. We work in close partnership with local GPS, community organisations, and healthcare providers, including West Middlesex University Hospital (WMUH) and CW+ (the official charity of Chelsea and Westminster Hospilal NHS Foundation Trust), to ensure that our support reaches those who need il most. These collaboratlODS allow us to engage with people at key points in their cancer journey, and help us reach individuals from under- represented and hard-to-reach groups. Through these strong partnerships and a conimitment to acccssibility and inclusion, we continue to extend our impact and ensure that no-onc faces cancer alone. In setting out the vision and mission of The Mulberry Centre and developing its activities, the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. The activili¢s described in the following paragraphs fijlfil charitable purposes that fall within thc following headings defined by The Charities Act 201 I: The advancement of education The advancement of health or the saving of lives The advancement of citizenship or community development The relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-h¢alth, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. wiww.themulberrycentre.co.uk
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Trustees, Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 OBJECTIVES, ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Strategic framework and priorities During the year we have continued to focus on the implementation of our five-year strat¢gy to 2027-28, which is built around five areas: Clients and Servlees: Be recognised as a ccntrc of excellence for cancer support, develop 'The Mulbery Way,, and meet the expecled growth in client demand for our services. Collaborative Partnerships: Develop our collaborative and muallY beneficial relationships with healthcare organisations, local Community groups and other relevant groups, to help us identify clients needing support, raise money) raise awareness of The Mulberry Centre, and demonstrate th¢ impact of the support and value we deliver. People and Governance: Invest in our staff and volunteers, and further increase our diversity to reflecl the communities we serve. Fundlng fdnd Finance: Develop and grow diverse and sustainable income streams Éo secure the funding required to support more clients. Operatlon$.' Invest in operational effectiveness to allow our outstanding staff and volunteers to focus more time on clients, and address physical constraints of our existing pr¢mises. 2024-25 achievements This year has continued to be both busy and successful, marked by a consistently high demand for our core cancer support and infomiation services. Rising cancer diagnosis rates, drivcn by an ageing population, eater awareness, and improved detection have significantly contributed to this growth. Additionally> the lasting impact of the pandemic, including delays in GP visits and cancer screenings, has led to more late-stage cancer diagnoses. While cancer has traditionally been more common among older adults. we are increasingly seeing a concerning trend of more individuals under 50 diagnosed with cancer, often referred to as early or young-onset cancer. This shift underscores the evolving nature of cancer incidence and the broadening spectrum of support needs across age groups, In response, we have continued to support a client base compardble to last year, maintaining our commitment to accessible, hiLyh-quality, and personalised care. D¢spite the increasing omplexity of needs, the vast majority of our clients continue to rcport highly positive expcriences, Consistently emphasising the meaningful impact our services have on their well-being and quality of life. In addition to our fa¢e-to-face services. we have continued lo offer online services and to introduce new elements of the support we offer, based on our Clients, needs and preferences. This year, we significantly expanded our presence within the local community. ensuring our support reached more people. Across the London Boroughs of Richmond, Hounslow and Ealing, we delivered 33 presentations and hosted 114 ommunity ¢ngagement stalls, connecting directly with individuals, community groups, and local organisations. Our talks covered a range of importanl topics, including the services we offer, cancer awareness, and the importance of early d¢tection and screening. Th¢se outreach activities play a vital role in raising awar¢n¢ss, breaking down barriers to support, and building strong relationships with the diverse communities we serv¢. This work was made possible through our contracts with NHS South West London in Richmond, West London NHS Trust in Ealing, along with funding from the London Borough of Hounslow. As we continue to strengthen referral pathways to Th¢ Mulberry Centre through collaboration with local h¢alth services, a key focus this year has b¢¢n on deepening partnerships that help us lfIl our mission. Ensuring that individuals are aware of our support from the earliest stages of their cancer journey remains a top priority. To extend our rcach and improve accessibility, w¢ have launched an initiative to establish satellite c¢ntres within the cornmunity. This involves delivering our swvices directly in settings such as care homes and hospices. For instance, our Cancw Infonnation and Support Advisors (CISAS) supported client registrations at Livewell Kew, making it easier for individuals who may find it difficult to travel to the Centre to access our services. We also fonned new partnerships with Meadow House Hospice and Maryville Care Home, where we have b¢gwi offering wellbeing activities, therapies, and counselling sessions. These efforts reflect our commitment to bring personalised, holistic support closer to those who necd it most. www.themulberrycentre.co.uk
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Trustees, Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 The Mulbery Centr¢ is deeply committed to supporting individuals with an end-of-life diagnosis to live as independently and meaningfully as possible, and to pass away with dignity and comfort. In January 2024. with funding from the London Borough of Hounslow, we expanded our cnd-of-life services to better support people ncaring the end of their lives, along wilh their families and carers. This included support within care homes and hospices, with our Soul Midwife playing a ccntral role to offer compassionate, holistic, and non-clinical support, visiting individuals, listening deeply, exploring any fears around death and dying, and offering practical advice and cmotional reassurance. We create calming environments using therapeutic oils and scents. which help to unlock emotions, surface unspoken beliefs and wishes, and foster a sense of pcace. Gentle soothing touch therapy is also offered. We also provided bereavement counselling to family members, carers, and close friends, ensuring that no one feels alone in their journey through grief and loss. During National Volunteers, Week in June 2024, we hosted a volunteers, picnic at Kew Gardens, an infonnal and enjoyable opportunity to celebrate and thank our voluntecrs for their invaluable contributions to The Mulbeny C¢ntre. We also organised a range of volunteer networking activities throughout the year, including regular coffee mornings. These gatherings provide a w¢l¢oming space for volunteers to connect, share experiences, ond stay conne¢t¢d to our wider mission. In September 2024, we held our second Open Day) welcoming members of the community to discover more about the wide range of services we offer and the many ways th¢y can support The Mulbery Centre. It was a fantastic opportunity to open our doors and connect with new and familiar faces. Our wonderful volunteers play¢d a key role in the day's success, offering taster sessions of some of our complementary theTapi¢8, giving attendees a firsthand experience of the carc and support we provide. We w¢re proud to retain the Macmillan Quality Envirorllnent Mark (MQEM) in 2024. The asse8sor8 w¢re especially complimentary aboul the welcoming, homely atmosphere of the Ccnlre, and described our garden as one of the most bcautiful inner-city gardens they have cncountered, a true sanctuary for our clients and visitors. The Mulberry Cenlre was also a winner at the 2024 London Dangoor Awards, in the H¢alth & Wellbeing category. These awards celebratc innovative and impact1 projects across London, and our win highlights the meaningful difference we're making in the lives of those we support, and is a testsmenl to thc dedication, compassion, and hard work of our staff and volunteers, who bring heart and Purpose to everything wc do. We were also delighted to celebrate scveral individual volunteer achicvements this year. One of our valued volunteers received the 'Helping Hand, award at Ihe Richmond Community Heroes Awards 2024, while other Members of our team were shortlisted for the Lifetime Achievement and Outstanding Volunteer awards. further recognition of thc incredible contributions our volunleers make to the Centre and wider community. Additionally, The Mulberry Centre was chosen as one of the charities to send a volunteer and guest to attend a Carol Service at Westminster Abbey in 2024. The service honoured inspiring volunteers who go above and beyond in their support of othcrs, and we were thrilled to se¢ on¢ of our own cclcbralcd in this special way. This year, we were proud to launch our new 'Education Centr¢', offering a series of accredited oncology qualifications specifically designed for aromatherapists, massage therapists, and reflexologists. These courses allow us to share our extensive experienc¢ in how complementary therapi¢s can best support individuals with a cancer diagnosis, cquipping therapists with the knowledg¢, Skills, and confidence to d¢liver safe and effective care. The response from participants has been overwhelmingly positive, with many valuing the practical insights and professional development th¢ courses provided. We look forward to expanding our ¢ducational offerings Én 2025-26, rther strengthening the role of complementary th¢rapies in holistic cancer support. One of our k¢y priorities this year was to str¢ngth¢n our fundraising efforts, which included the introduction of Beacon, a n¢w fundraising CRM system to help us manage donor relationships more effectively and strcamline our fundraising a¢tiviti¢8, With the generous support of the National Lottery, we also transitioned to a fully cloud-based IT environm¢nt. This has significantly improvd our operational efficiency, enhanced data security? and enabled greater flexibility for staff and volunteers working across different locations. Fundraising became mor¢ challenging in the second half of the year, and we ended th¢ year with a financial deficit, which has been fjJnd¢d from reserves. This is explained in more detail in the Financial Review. www.themulberrycentre.co.uk
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Trustees, Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 Plans for 2025-26 Looking ahead, we are preparing for a series of high-profile fundraising and awareness initiatives to mark The Mulberry Centre's 25th anniversary in 2026. This milestone off¢rs a unique opportunity not only to celebrate our achievements but also to amplify our impact and broaden our reach within the community. A key focus during this period will be supporting the launch of the new Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex University Hospital (WMUH), expected to open in 2026. This significant development will greatly increase diagnostic and treatment capacity, including an expansion in chemotherapy chairs from l O to 18 which will enable approximately 3,000 additional cancer treatments over the next d¢cade. As the number of early cancer diagnoses riscs, we anticipate a parallel increase in demand for emotional support and complementary therapies. We are planning to expand our team and services to meet this growing need. We are also prioritising the strengthening of our fundraising capacity, to ensure our financial sustainability. This includes the introduction of strategies focused on research, relationship-building, and providing excellent stewardship to both corporate partners and major donors. These efforts will play a critical rol¢ in shaping broadcr fundraising strat¢gi¢s that support our organisational growth and long-terni sustainability. In addition, we will be launching a legacy giving programme, working closely with solicilors, accountants, financial advisors, and other professionals to engag¢ potential legators and encourage long-telin support for our mission. Our priorities also include continuing to deepen our collaborative and mutually b¢neficial partnerships with key strategic partners, while remaining committed to investing in our staff and volunteers, who are at the heart of ev¢rything we do. Above all, as we approach this important anniversary? we remain focused on maximising every oppormnity to support pcople affected by cancer, and ensuring we have the resources, partnerships, and funding needed to continue dclivcring high-quality, life-enhancing services into the future. The work of The Mulberry Centre - Our service range The services offered to clients by The Mulbcry Centre during the year are bricfly described below. All our Services are provided free of charge. Furth¢r details c&n be found on The Mulbery Centre website www.Iheiiiulbe cenlre.co.uk) Welcome Assessment, Inforn)ation and Library Counselling, Coaching, Wellbeing Calls and Emotional Support Facilitated Client Support Groups Complementary Therapies Wellbeing Classes Infomiative Workshops SociaVCre4tive Activities Legal Inforn]ation Service Welfare and Benefits Inforniation Service The Mulberry Centre is open to anyonc affected by cancer, including thos¢ with a diagnosis, carers and the bereavd, offering care and support in a non-¢linical, wmpassionate and empathetic Cnvironment. In addition to our core servi¢e8, w¢ wntinued to extend our support to h¢althcare professionals and deliv¢r a wide range of Community Engagement activiti to raise awareness, and reach those who may benefit from our servic¢s. We have also been able to offer support to anyone living in the London Borough of Hounslow who experienced b¢r¢avement for any reason, helping individuals navigate grief and find comfort during difficult times. Weleome Assessment, Information and Library The care and support offered at The Mulbwry Centre begins with a Welcom¢ Assessment, which can be completed either in person at the Centre or remotcly. This initial assessment allows us to understand each individual's unique and changing needs, enabling us to tailor our services and therapies accordingly. It also provides an opportunity to introduce clients to the range of support available, make referrals where appropriate, and offer helpfjjl infonnation and literature. Our library is On to all clients, and provid¢s a calm, safe space where they can read, reflect, or borrow books for a 4-week period. www.themulberycentre.co.uk
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Trustees, Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 We have seen a noticeable increase in visitors to the Centre, including those who choose to drop in without an appointsnent, ¢specially when they're feeling lonely or in need of connection. Clients are always welcome to enjoy a cup of tea. chat with other visitors or our friendly Welcomer volunteers. play a game of Scrabble or table tennis, or simply relax and complete a jigsaw puzzle in our warni, inclusive environment. Counsellingj Coachingg Wellbeing Calls and Emotional Support We continue to provid¢ both in-the-moment and ongoing emotional support to our clients, offering wellbeing calls and face-to-face couns¢llingJ which remains the prefeATed choice for many. We also maintain some remote counselling options to accommodate different needs. Some clients simply want to speak to someone when they f¢el the need for emotional support, and our Cancer Inforn)ation and Support Advisors (CISAS) are always available lo provide this service. They also reach out to clients at key stages of iheir cancer jOUrnCy> such as when receiving test results, starting treatment or surgery, providing a check-in until counselling sessions are available. This courtesy is also ext¢ndd around the time of a loved one's funeral, ensuring clients know we are here and offering support in case their needs have shifted. Our volunteer counsellors adopt a 'person-centred' approach to counselling, focusing on the client's natural self-healing process. This method, also known as non-directive ¢oun8elling, allows clients to bring forward the issues and concerns that are most important to them. The couns¢lling process is led by the client, not the counsellor, reflecting the belief that the individual is the expert on their own experiences. It is grounded in the idea that ihe Client knows best, as no one else can fully understand their unique journey. W¢ ¢nsure that our Counselling S¢rvi¢¢ adheres to the rigorous standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Our counselling team is made up of both qualified and train¢e counsellors, all of whom undergo a thorough selection, induction and training proccss. They are also reqUId to engage in relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training. All voluntew counsellors are BACP members and participalc in monthly group supervision lcd by our qualified supervisors to ensure they are rec¢iving the support and guidance need¢d to maintain high standards of care. We offer coaching serviccs, which we see as a natural progr¢ssion for some individuals following counselling. However, coaching is available to all clients, regardless of wheth¢r they have received counselling from us. CoachAng provides clients with new insights and perspectives on their lives, helping them decide how they would like to make change8. It aids in identifying problcm-solving options and building resilience. All of our coaches are fully qualified, ensuring a high standard of support. With ndIng from the London Borough of Hounslow we were also able to offer an End of Life (EOL) and Bereavement Service for people living in the Borough of Hounslow or for patients who have had a recent hospitalisation at WMUH under the Palliative Care Project (PCP). In line with the Department of Health and Social Care's strategy for EOL care, our services are available to anyone with a life expectancy of less than one year, regardless of whether cancer is involved. We also support individuals who have experienced bereavement, for any reason. Our EOL service includes extended counselling for up to one year for patients. We also offer Soul Midwife support, a unique service providing emotional support to both patients and their families during the fal weeks of life. Within WMUH, we offer bedside psychological support to patients in palliative care and their family memb¢rs, as well as welfare and benefits support, and complementary th¢rapies to patients, and on occasions, we have been able to demonstrate to family members a gentle hand massage they can give to their loved ones. We also offer clinical sup¢rvision and complementary thcrapies to the palliative ¢ar¢ team of consultants and nurscs. And as part of inhouse 'End of Life, training delivered by the palliative care team to Clinical Nurse Specialists working throughout WMUH, we deliv¢r a 'How to Manage Stress, element of this study day. Facilitaled Client Support Groups Our support groups provide a saf¢ and confidential space for individuals to come together r¢gularly and openly discuss any concerns they may have. Confidentiality is a key aspect of th¢s¢ groups, ensuring that all topics related to life, d¢ath and personal experiences can b¢ shared in a supported and r¢spectful environment. Each group is led by a specialist facilitator, who helps participants ¢xpress their thoughts and emotions, while guiding Conversations in a constructive way. These groups are ongoing> and new participants are welcome to join at any time. To ensure the group is the right fit, anyone wishing to join a support group first has a one-to- www.themulberrycentre.co.uk
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Trustees, Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 one meeting with our Counselling Lead, who will assess their suitability. To maintain a supportive and nwiageable environment) group sizes are limited, with the largest group having a maximum of twelve attendees. Currently, we three facilitated support groups: Cancer Patient Group. This group meets weekly, and is open to those cUentlY living with ncer. Bereavement Group: Meeting fortnightly, this group is for individuals who have exp¢rienced the loss of a loved one. Men's Support Group.. A newly established group that meets monthly, offering support to men impacted by cancer, whether as a patient, carer, or in the context of bereavement. Each of these groups provid¢s a crucial space for connection, sharing, and mutual support, ensuring that cv¢ryone affected by cancer or loss can find the care thcy need. ComplÉmen¢ary Therapies The Mulbery Centre offers a variety of therapies, free of charge, to help improve the quality of life for ihose affected by cancer. These therapies are designed to cornplement ¢onv¢ntional cancer trcatm¢nts, working safely alongside them. It's important to nol¢ that our therapies are not intended to treat cancer itself, nor are Ihey a substitute for medical treaimcnt. They are provided lo support individuals in managing the physical, emotional, and psychological impacts of ¢ancer, enhancing overall well-being during their journey. Cornplementary therapies are carried out by highly qualified and professional practitioners who have gone through a rigorous selection, induction, mentoring and training process. All hold th¢ir own personal insurance and professional indemnity, are registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) and adhere to a professional code of conduct. Our offerings consist of Massage, Aromatherapy as massage or inhaler sticks to help with symptoms of cancer or its treatment, Reflexology, Reiki, Shiatsu and Acupuncture, and clients are invited to attend a course of any one of these iherapies. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is offered as a group workshop as well as a one- to-one therapy regardless of whether a client takes up a course of one of the other complementary therapies. Wellbeing Classes- Reltuation Techniques and Movement Classes We continue to off¢r a very successful 6 wcck 'Relaxation and Breathwork, online session every Tuesday morning, as well as an advanced session once a month. The advanced session serves as a refresher for those who have completed the initial course, allowing them to r¢visit and reinforce the techniques they'v¢ l¢arned. In addition to relaxation and breathwork, we provide a variety of movement classes designed to address both physical and social needs. Our Yoga offerings arc diverse, including Yoga Chair Dance, Yin Yoga, Sealed Yoga, Yoga for Prostate Health, Yoga for Breast Cancer, and Yoga for Menopause. We also offer Pilates, Tai Chi and 'Move it or Lose it, sessions, all aimed at promoting health and encouraging movement. For clients who ar¢ unable to attend ¢lasses at the Centre, we have successfully extended our movement classes to be conducted outside the Centre this year, ensuring that our supp)rt reaches those who need it. no matter their location. Informative Workshops and Sociaucreative Activities The Mulberry Centre has ¢8tablished a diverse rang¢ of inforniative workshops and social and cr¢ative activities that address the physical, psychological and practical needs of our cli¢nts. This year we've been able to expand our offerings and deliver mor¢ face-to-face sessions, including our popular Health Walks, as w¢ll as more leisurely social walks. In addition, our programme has included Mandala Workshops, Watercolour Classes, Book Club, Creative Writing, HeadscarfTying, Bra Fitting Workshop, Dealing with Emotions when Cancer Treatment Ends, Empowering Carers, How People Grieve, Prostate Cancer Talk, Social Coffee Mornings, Arts and Crafts Workshops, Focused Nutrition Workshops, Managing Stress Workshop, Wig Workshop, Look Good Feel Better, and a Welfare and Benefits Workshop. All these workshops were developed in r¢spoThse to client needs and hav¢ been highly evaluated. Feedback Indicat that they have successfully helped participants feel more confident and reduced stress l¢vels, which has b¢en incredibly rewarding. www.themulberycentre.co.uk
The Mlllberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Trustees, Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 Legal Informa¢ion Service We have established a partnership with a locally-based firni of solicitors, who provide monthly onc-to-one sessions to our clients, including patients, carers and the bereaved. These sessions cover important matters such as wills, probate, estatcs and power of attorney. One of th¢ tSt¢eS of The Mulberry Centre is also a director of this firni of solicitors. Welfare and Benefils Information Service Cancer has a profound impact on the financial aspects of people's lives, particularly during periods of high inflation. rising interest rates, and uncertain economic conditions. Many of our clients and carers find themselves Overwhelm by both a cancer diagnosis and financial challenges, including job loss, which can Icad to logistical issues such as housing problems. Often, they are unaware of ihe financial support availabl¢ to them, and thc emotional toll of their situation makes it difficult to complete complex fornis or navigate through assistance processes. Having access to financial help and understanding what support is available can signiFicantly alleviate stress during such a challenging time. This year, thanks to ndirtg receivd, we have employed a Welfare Advisor, who works five days a week to offer Welfare and Benefits advice to our clients. Through this role, we have been able to significantly reduce stress by providing essential infornlation and guidance on a range of issues, including benefits, housing concerns (through refealS to the London Borough of Hounslow), grant access, and pensions. Community Engagement A key priority has been to strengthen referral pathways to The Mulberry Ccntre through local health services, ensuring that people hear about us at the earliest stage of their cancer journcy. In the past year, we participated in local fayres and fetes, while also continuing to offer online inforniation and presentations within the community. We maintain strong working relationships with WMUH, local Macmillan ccntres, GPS, social pr¢scribers, and local care homes and hospices. This collaborative engagement serves to raise awareness of The Mulbeny Centre, ensuring people have access to the support they need, and empowering them to prioritise their health and wellbeing. We also signpost our clients to other support networks in the area when appropriate, enabling us to provide a holistic package of car¢, tailored to the individual needs of each client. The Chicf Executive represents The Mulberry Centre on the Executive Board of the Hounslow Community Network and is a co-opted member of the Healih and Adult Care Scrntiny Panel for the Borough of Hounslow, ensuring the Centre is up to speed on local initiatives and plans. The Chief Executive also attends a monthly meeling of the Hounslow Localities Community Hub Partners Working Group. The Volunteer Lcad has initiated contacl with many local Schools and Universities and keeps in regular contact with Richmond, Ealing and Hounslow Community Voluntary Services. The Head of Client Services sils on various Community of Practice and steering groups, including for end-of-life, mental health wellbeing. and suicide awarenes$. We continue to publish articles on our website and distribute them in local newsletters and e-Newsletters. This year we have strengthened our links within the local community, and have b¢en able to increase our reach and offer our support and servi¢¢s to clients from sites outsid¢ of the Centre. www.themulberrycentre.co.uk io
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Trustees, Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 Our Clients This year, The Mulberry Centre welcomed 904 new client registrations, refltIng sustained and growing demand for our wide range of support services. In total, we supported 1,555 unique individuals, including both newly-registered clients and those continuing their engagement from previous years. In addition to forn]al registrations, many othws accessed inforn]al support, such as one-off emotional guidancc or conversations with our team. Overall attendance across all services reached 10,484, demonstrating the high level of ongoing client engagement, with many individuals returning regularly for counselling, complementary therapies, wellbeing activities, and other support. Total cli¢nt attendances during the year at sessions of various kinds were as follows: TOTAL CLIENT ATTENDANCES 2024-25 Session Description Welcome sessions, and emotionavfinancial and other support (incl. Macmillan granÉS, befr£ending. Health Needs Assessmenls, wellbeing calls, info given, and l..1 Welfare & Benefils sessions) One-to-one Couns¢lling and Coaching sessions PCP - Emotional Support & Cornplernentary Therapy Support Groups One-to-one Complementary Therapy sessions, including to chemothcrapy palienls at WMUH Wellbeing Classes Infonnative Workshops Social and Creative Activities Tolal 1,881 2,155 500 333 2,058 2,218 694 645 Total 10,484 The Mulberry Centr¢ wntinues to support individuals across a broad section of West and South-west London. Approximately 80 /0 of our clients live in the London Boroughs of Hounslow and Richmond, with the remaining 20 % coming from Ealing, Spelthorne, and other nearby areas. While our physical location is in W¢st London, we remain committed to ensuring our services are accessible to anyone who needs them. Wc do not impose any geographical restrictions on eligibility, reflecting our inclusive approach to care and support. Maklng it possible The Mulberry Centre could not reach and support so many pcople affected by cancer without the dedication of our staff, contractors, volunteers, donors and other supporters. We are de¢ply grateful to everyone who has helped us dcliver our servircs, raise vital funds and kecp The Mulberry Centre running. Siaff and conlraclors To deliver The Mulberry Centre's services and to manage our fundraising and key support activities, we are fortunate to have a team of d¢dical¢d professionals, who are deeply alled with our mission and values. During the year, our staff team consisted of twcnty-one positions, including four full-time roles. Having a strong value proposition lo attract and retain good people is one of our strategic priorities. We work hard to create a happy work environment for our staff, and we support a healthy work-life balance, encourag¢ greater collaboration and team-spiril, support prof¢ssional and personal developm¢nÉ, and provide flexible working hours, as wcll as hybrid and homeworking options. We also pay at least the London Living Wage, provide a range of employee benefits. promote diversity and inclusion, and support each of our employees individually with care and compassion, in the sam¢ way that we expect they will support our cEients. We continue to actively involve our staff in shaping our values and five-year strategy, ensuring they have a voice in decision-making. Our quarterly staff days bring the entire team tog¢ther to share insights, list¢n to one another, connect, and discuss key priorities. vnww.themulberry¢entre.co.uk li
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Trustees, Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 Volunteers Volunteers are vital to the work of The Mulberry Ccntre. The wide range of counselling and therapies we provide, outlined earlier in this report, is made possible by skilled professionals who generously donate their time and expertise. We also rcly on volunteers to welcome visitors, support fundraksing events, and assist with the day-to4ay running and upke¢p of the Centre. Their dedication and generosity are at the heart of what we At the end of March 2025, our core volunteer team was as follows". Complementary and Group Therapists Counsellors & Coaching Workshops & Social Activities Welcomcrs Community Engagement Fundraising and Administration Telephone Befricnders Estates and Facilities - gardeners and general help Trustees & Patrons TotAI 31 25 18 25 21 16 18 170 In 2024-25, our dedicated volunteers generously donated a total of 11,781 hours to The Mulberry C¢ntre. The majority of our volunteers are directly involved with clients, making it essenlial that we uphold rigorous scl¢ction procedures and provide thorough induction, as w¢ll as ongoing training and professional development. We are incredibly fortunate that the mission and work of The Mulberry Centre continu¢ to attract dedicated, high calibrc volunteers. The trustees and management team would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to all who hav¢ 80 generously given their time. Their enthusiasm and professionalism embody the values at the heart of The Mulbery Ccntr¢. Financial support The Mulbw Centre's facility on the West Middlesex University Hospital ('WMUH') campus was created using charitable funds raised specifically for that purpose. The site has been secured by means of a Ica8C agreement with WMUH at a nominal a[Ual rental. The Financial Review provid&8 details of our income and donors. www.themulberrycentre.co.uk 12
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Trustees, Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 FINANCIAL REVIEW For the year ended 31 March 2025, our financial statements show a £77,000 operational deficit (incorne less eXpdIture) and a £5,000 unrealised loss on investments. This £82,000 deficit has been funded from reserves. 2024-25 was challenging for fid[aisIng, and we were not able to meet our incom¢ targets in the second half of the year. Despite this, we increased charitable expenditure as planned, to meet growing demand for our SeiceS, and completed an important IT cloud migration project (with National Lottery funding). Addressing financial sustainability is very important for The Mulbeny Centre's long-terni success, and this will be a key priority for 2025-26. Income Income decreased slightly to £648.(X)0 (2024: £668,000). A broad breakdown of income during the 12 months to 31 March 2025 by sourc¢ is as follows: £000 National Lottc Other Grants.. Public Authorilies - London Borough of Hounslow Charltable Trusts and Foundations Contracts: West Middlesex University Hospital Palliative Care Pathway {PCP) Project NHS South Wesi London West London NHS Trust Education Ccntre Course fees Individual Givin acies Fundraisin Events and Su Communil Grou sIClubs Co orates Investment Income and Bank Inleresl Other Earned Income Total Communi Fund 141 117 187 30 25 68 orter-led Challen es 32 17 648 Grants from the National Lottery? London Borough of Hounslow, and Charitable Trusts and Foundations contributed almost 70 % of total income. We highly value our partnerships with funders who have supported our work for many years, often with multi-year grants which really help us plan for the future with confidence. We also successfully developed r¢lationships with n¢w funders this year. Note 13 to the financial statements sets out the detail of the Restricted grant income. This has provided significant funding towards the cost of our full range of charitable activities, and volunteer developm¢nt and support, as well as supporting our move to a full IT cloud environment, and allowing us to rq)lace the boiler. Some restricted grants for time periods extending bcyond the year end, and will be spent in the n¢xt financial year. We also received £6,000 restricted grants for 2025-26 projects, which ar¢ tr¢ated as Deferred Income in th¢ aw)unts. Contract income includes our Palliative Care Project at the West Middlesex University Hospital, which falls under the Ch¢ls¢a and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust. We also had contracts with the NHS South West London Tntegrated Care Board Health Inequalities Fund, for Community Engagemcnt activities in the London Boroughs of Richmond and Kingston, and with West London NHS Trust, for services and community engagement to the local BAME population affected by cancer. The two NHS contracts endcd in 2024-25. Our Education Centre launched this year, and we received £3,000 income from courses which giv¢ accrcdited oncology qualifications to compl¢mentary therapists in thc arcas of aromatherapy, massage, and reflexology. Income from Indivlduals Legacies, Events, Supporter Challenges, Community Groups and Clubs and Corporates contributed almost 20 % of the year's income, and we are seeking to grow these areas to diversify our income. Earned Income also increased, due to higher bank interest rates. www.themulberycentre.co.uk 13
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Trustees, Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 Our "Hope Under the Tree" Christmas appeal raised an amazing £25,000- a big thank you to all who made this a success. Whether you attended our"Music and Market" event, tered our Christmas raffle or donated prizes, held Christmas jumper days, joined us for the Rotary TwickeDham-upon-Thames Christmas collection (with Santa), did a ndraiSer over the festive season, or made a donation, your support truly mad¢ a difference. We also held a Plant Sale and Spring Raffle, and a bucket collection around Twickenham stadium for the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final. Our brilliant supporters raised amazing amounls of money with walks. runs, cycle rides, tr¢ks, raffles, golf days, and our Trustees raised £1 0,000 with a Iok sponsored walk in Bushy Park. We thank all the local community groups and companies who selected The Mulbery Centre as their charity of the year and partnered with us. We continue to cOurage regular giving) and for those who prefer card over cash, we now have contactless donation devices available. From time to time, The Mulberry Centre receives legacies. wc are Most grateful thal individuals choosc to express their appreciation of our work in this way. We received just one legacy tolalling £2,000 this year. We rully appreciate the generosity and efforts of everyone who makes donations and raises money for us, including our staff, volunt¢¢rs and supporters in the wmmunity. We rc¢ognis¢ the extraordinary dedication and enthusiasm of all those who organise imaginative events to support us and we gratefully thank everyone who, both alone and in teams, take on often heroic challenges to support what we do. We would also like to thank all the organisations that supported The Mulberry Centre in this financial year, among whom are the following: Barnes Choir Boslon Manor House Cadent (matched giving) Che15¢a and Wesiminsler NHS Foundation Trust Chiswick House & Gardens Trust City Bridge Tru51 Clare King Charitable Trust CP Cases Farrer-Brown Charitable Trust rriends of Plane Saver Garfield Weston Foundation Gamer & Hancock Solicitors Gowling WLG Charitable Trust Grove Park Primary School Hampton Fund Hampton Inspired Hub Heathrow Community Trust Hillier Garden Centres Hounslow Borough Council Inspire Hounslow Islcworth & Hounslow Charity Isleworth Lodge. Provin¢¢ of Middlesex Isleworth and Breniford Sorting 01CC Isleworth Town Primary School Kew Village Market Lampton School Expenditure Total Expenditure was £725,000 (2024: £669,000). Although we keep a close eye on costs to mak¢ the most of our resources, we continued to inv¢st in our people, transitioned to a fully cloud-bas¢d IT environm¢nt, and introduced a n¢w fundraising CRM system. The expendimre reported in the accounts does not include the time cost of unpaid volunteers who deliver many charitable activities and support our ndraisIng. £555,000 (2024: £511,000) - 77 % of th¢ total - was spent on charitable activities (our programmes of help and support to peopl¢ dealing with cancer) and to kcq) The Mulberry Centre up and running, and operating effectively and efficiently. £170,(K)0 (2024: £158,000) was spent to raise funds, to enabl¢ our vital support to continue and expand. this includes the costs of the small ndraising team and fundraising activities. London Mardthon Foundation London Welsh RFC Mortlake Crcmalorium National Lottery Community Fund NHS South West London Pink Ribbon Foundation Richmond Foundation Rotary Club of Twickenham-upon-Thames Russell Finex St Jame8's Place Charitable Foundation Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust Teddington Choral Society Tesco (Twickenham Extra) The Childwick Trust The D'oyly Carte Charitable Trust The Elizabeth Frankland Moore and Star Foundation The February Foundation The Hampton Wick United Charity The Hobson Charity The Hospital Saturday Fund The Royal Oak Isleworth The Shanly Foundation The Squire Patton Boggs Charitable Trust The Worshipfvl Company of Parish Cl¢rks Trinjan Women's Social & Community Group West London NHS Trust www.themulberycentre.co.uk 14
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Lirnited by Guarantee) Trustees? Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 Reserves and Reserves policy At 31 Mah 2025, we had £346,000 in total funds (£63,000 in restricted funds and £283,000 in unrestricted funds). Free resv¢S (unrestricted funds less tangible fixed assets) were £240,000 (2024: £339,000). Our R¢scrves Policy is designed to ensure that we hold sutTicient funds to maintain the charity's activities, to meet any short-terni drop in income or unexpected expenditure, to provide a contingency against unfor¢se£n challenges, and to allow invcstment in projects and strategic initiatives. A healthy level of reserves underpins the future sustainability and financial resilience of The Mulbcrry Centre. Reserves arc hcld mainly in cash and readily r¢alisable investments. Our aim is to hold free reserv¢s of between three and six months of the operational expenditure expected for the following year. The Board of Trustees considers that this target range provides sufficieni flexibility for operational requiranents, and protection againsl fluctuating income or expenditure, whilst at the same time ensuring that we do not retain income for longer than required. The financial deficit in 2024-25 has been funded from reserves. At 31 March 2025, our free reserves of £240,000 were 3.7 months of expenditure budgeted for 2025-26, which is at the lower end of our target range. Addr¢ssing financial sustainability is very important for The Mulberry Centre's long-tenn success, and this will be a key priority for 2025-26. Investments Our Investment Policy and the overall investment risk appetite was reviewed by the Board of Trustees this year. At 3 l March 2025 we held £145,OCrfJ (2024: £150,000) of investments in poolcd investment funds for charities, to provide an investment r¢turn (from income and growth in capital), with long tenn protection from inflation, within an acceptable level of risk. We invest in funds which adopt clear ethical and responsible investment policies, including no investment in companies whose primary business is involved in tobacco or alcohol. The small £5,000 unrealised investment loss, duc lo world stock market volalility at the end of the financial year, was offset by £4,000 investment income received. At 31 March 2025 we also held £188,000 (2024: £311,000) in bank current and savings accounts. We aim to keep at leasl two months, operational expenditur¢ in cash and short-tenn d¢posits, to meet day-to-day requirements. FUNDRAISING The Mulberry Centre is registered with the Fundraising Regulator, and committed to the Fundraising Promise and the Code of Fundraising Practice. We do not use contracted third-party ndraising suppliers. Most people who donate to us want to know how their money is making a difference. We ask whether they'd like us to keep in touch with them, so we Can updat¢ them on our work and how they've helped us. From time to time, we ask supporters if they'd like to support us further- for example, by increasing their donation or by taking part in a particular event. We ask supporters how they'd pr¢f¢r us to communicate with them. We give them the option to let us know if they prefer less contact or no longer wish to h¢ar from us, and always r¢spect their wishes. We do not sell or share personal details to third parties for the purpose5 of marketing. Our website includes our privacy statement. There were no complaints received regarding fundraising for the year to 31 March 2025. www.themulberrycentre.co.uk 15
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Trustees? Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES Risk management The Mulberry Centre's Risk Management Policy is to identify, evaluate and monitor risks, in order to eliminate them or manage them to acceptable levels. This is done through a risk register, and systems, N)licies and procedures designed to minimise the impact on the Charity should risks materialis¢. We consider strategic high-level risks (which require the attention of both ihe management team and the Board of Trustees), and operational risks (which concern mainly internal processes and controls, manag¢d through effectiv¢ systfflns and good practices). Risk management is an integral part of the Charity's decision-making and is incorporated within our strategic and operational planning. The Board of Trustees regularly discusses continuing and emerging major risks, and whether priority action is needed to effect better control. Major rlsks During the year, the Board has discussed the following major risks: Income and Flnaneial Sustalnablllty." Income fell in 2024-25 and this year's financial deficit wa8 funded from rescrvcs. We are largely fjjnded by voluntary donations, and the fundraising environment is challenging: public authorities have reduced their budgcts, charitable trnsts and foundations receive more applications than they can support, and cost-of-living pressures impact supporters, abTrlity to make donations. W¢ need income growth to meet the demand for our services, and pay compctitive salaries and benefits to our people (and m¢¢t the higher employer national insurance costs in 2025-26). The fimdraising team is being strengthened, and fundraising r¢-focused. C08ts are also being reviewed lo cut any unnecessary spending while keeping key services running. People: We face some challeng¢s to attract and retain the right people with the skills and expericnce we need. and we are highly dependcnt on a core group of staff. We are focused on staff and volunte¢r development, leadcrship succession planning as the Centre grows, and evolving the organisation stThcture with the support of the Organisational Desi group. We plan to improve the diV8ty of the Board of Trustees, to reflect thc communities we serve. Clients: Clients are at the heart of what we do, and we havc a comprehensive set of policies and procedures for all contacts with clients, and io ensure complianc¢ with best practice and legislation, which are overseen by the Service Delivery and Development group. Although The Mulbcny Centr¢ does not engage in clinical medical activities, the Board is aware of the issues that may arisc from facc-to-face contact with a larg¢ number of individuals, which may involve a combination of inforn)ation provision, signposting, couns¢lling and therapy. We have an agreed wlicy on the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children. Staff ¢mployment and voluntecr placements are conditional on the provision of a satisfactory Disclosure and BaIng Certificalc (DBS) of a level appropriate lo ¢ach post (in addition to the nornlal ref¢rence process). people must hold relevant qualifications and insurance, and undertake induction training. W¢ have public liability insurance which covers volunteers while they are volunteering. In addition, counsellors and therapists must have Èheir own annual prof¢ssional indemnity insurance cover, and have valid registrations with their professional bodies. Growth in demand: To meet thc higher demand for our s¢rvices, as more peopl¢ are diagnosed with cancer and at a later stage, we must resourc¢ ourselves properly, address the capacity oonstraints of our centre, and increase income. These are all key pillars of our strategic plan to 2027-28. Our new 'Education Centre, for complem¢ntary therapists launched this year. The opening of the new Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at WMUH in 2026 also offers an exciting oppothnity to expand our services and outreach. Information Security: We are alert to the risks of cyber-attacks, and technology such as Artificial Intelligence (Al). We tnoved to a fully cloud-based IT environm¢nt this year. Th¢ Mulberry Centre is r¢gistered with the Infonnation Commissioner's Office (ICO), and all personal data is processed in line with the Data Protection Act. Investment volatfility: The Board discussd the "risk appetit¢" for investments as part of the Investment Policy review this year, and the Finance Committe¢ monitors investment perfomiance. www.themulberrycentre.co.uk 16
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Trustees, Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Form of organisation and governing documents The Mulbery Centre opened ils doors in 2001. It is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated and registered as a charity in 2005. The company is governed by its Articles of Association, which sets out the Charity's objects and powers. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £10 per member of the charity. Board of Trustees The business of The Mulbery Ccntre is governed by the Board of Trnste&8, each of whom is also a member and a director of the company. The Articles provide for a maximum of15 Trustees, and there must be at least 5 Trustees. One-third of the Trustees retire by rotation at each annual general meeting. Trustees may serve up to fiv¢ consecutive tern)s. Thc Board of Trustees may del¢gat¢ thcir fijllctions to a committ¢¢ of at leasl two Trusl¢es. The Board of Trustees seeks to ensure that the diversity of the Trustee body reflects the range of needs of the charity, including skills and knowledge in providing services in the voluntary sector, fundraising, clinical experience as a health professional caring for cancer patients. and operational management. Appointments of Trustees are decided by the Board, based on consid¢ration of candidates by a panel of three existing Board members (one of whom must be the Chair). N¢w TStee8 undertake an induclion programme suitable to th¢ir needs, which includes the provision of key documents and information relating to The Mulberry Centre, a tour of the Centre, introduction to the Chief Exe¢uliv¢ and key staff, and an outline of th¢ duties, responsibilities and obligations of being a Trnstee. An appropriate existing Trustee will also help bring the new Trustee up to speed. Governance and organisation The Board of Trustces me¢t8 at least four times a year, and usually also has an annual away day. The Board is collectively responsible for the governance of The Mulberry Ccntre in accordance with the Articles of Association and its charitable objectives. The Board is responsible for determining the strategic direction and policies of The Mulberry Centre. With the updaied strategy in place, the Board's Strategy Committee was paused last year, it will be rcconvened if a strat¢gic issue requires in-depth discussion. The Board also has a Finance Committee. The Chief Executive is responsible, within the agreed framework, for the overall manag¢ment of The Mulberry Centre and leadership of the team of staff and volunteers. Key roles include developing and implementing service enhancements, fundraising and promotional strategy, staff recruitment and development, and building relationships with stakeholders. The Chief Executive is assisted by a Management Team as set out on Page 19. A number of operational "Dynamic Groups", with joint membership of staff and trnstees, support the implementation of our strategi¢ priorities. This year, these groups were focused on Fundraising and Relationships, Service Delivery and D¢v¢lopment, PIUMarketing and Communications, and Organisational Design. We hav¢ also 8¢t up a planning group for th¢ 25th anniversary events in 2026. The Board supports the principles of good governanc¢ set out in the Charity Governance Code for smaller charities. A review this year concluded that we are in broad compliance with the Code's recommendations. A f¢w areas were also identified where we might improve or r¢view our approach. We will regularly review our governance approach, and ensure that th¢ Board reflects the balance of skills, experience and div¢rsity needed. www.themulberrycentre.co.uk 17
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Lirnited by Guarantee) Trustees, Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 Remuneration policy We recognise that we have a duty to deliver our services effectively and maximise the use of our SOurCes. To do this, we need to attract and retain divers¢> generous and experienced professionals, with the right Skills, knowledge and exp¢ri¢nc¢, and pay them fairly and resp)nsibly. Thc Board decides the remuneration of the Chief Executive, and, taking advic¢ from the Chief Executive, detern]in¢8 Staff salaries and contractors, rates. We take into account markct forces affecting reCrUitmt, benchmark against available infonnation, and seek to pay salaries that are affordable and sustainable. Reference information Charity name: Charity registration number: Company registration number: Registered office and operational address: The MullKry Centre 1108999 05349202 The Mulberry Centre West Middlesex University H08Pital Twirk¢nham Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6AF 020 83216300 talk@thrn]ulberrycentre.co.uk www.themulberrycentre.co.uk 18
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Trustees, Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 WHO WE ARE Founder Patron Jane Kelly Patrons Alun Arnistrong The Rt Hon Sir Vincent Cable Colonel Jane Davis OBE QVRM TD DL Mohinder Dosanjh Paul Kennerlcy RD Board of Trustees Aileen McLeish Piu8 Allen Christopher Bezant Dame Jacqueline Docherty DBE Paul Dunn (from S¢ptember 2024) Nigel George Grace Gibbs Joanne Grinbergs (to May 2024) Joy Pearce Suzann¢ Rawcliffe Gayatri Shah Heather Taylor Mathias Winkler-wulff Chair Deputy Chair (from septnber 2024) Se¢r¢tary Treasurer Management Team Raj Athwal Angle Forero Daniel O'Brien Lydia Pl¢ws Julie Quinn Chief Executive Head of Finance and Op¢rations Head of Fundraising and Engagement (to December 2024) Head of Fundraising and Engagement (from January 2025) Head of Client Services Independent Examiner Hartl¢y Fowler LLP 27-37 St George's Road Wimbledon London SW19 4EU Principal Bankers Charities Aid Foundation (CAF Bank) 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ w.themulberycentre.¢o.uk 19
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Trustees, Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES The teeS (who are also the directors of The MulE¢Try Centre for the PUTposes of company law) are responsibl¢ for preparing th¢ TrLL8tees' Report 8nd the fmancial Statnellts in accordance with applicabl¢ law and United Kingdom Accountmg Standards (United Klld0 Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland Company law requires the trustees to prepare fanCIal statements for eath fmancial year that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charithle ¢ompaLiy and of the incoming resources and application of resouwes, including the income and eXpend1tLe. of the charitable company for that period. In preparins those financial statements. th¢ tTUStees are required to". scl¢ct suitsble accounting policies and then apply them consistently. observe the methods and principles in the Charities Statcment of Recommended Practice (SORP). make judg¢tn¢nts and esttmates that are reasonablc and prudent. prepare the fu)an¢ial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the chaTitable company will continu¢ in business. The tnistees are responsiblc for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any tllne the fllknancial position of the charitable company, and enable them to ensure that the fmancial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other i¢gUlarItieS. This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Independent Examiner The Board has detemiined that the charity will exercise its right under Company and Charity Icgislation to an audit exemption report for the accounting y¢ar endcd 31 March 2025 and has appojnted Hartley Fowler LLP as Independent Examiner. Approved by the Trustees on 4 July 2025 and signed on their behalf by: ileen McLeish Cbair of Trustees www.themulberrycentre.co.uk 20
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Independent Examiner's report to the trustees of The Mulberry Centre ('the Company,) I report to the charity trnstees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year endcd 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of th¢ Company (and also its dircctors for the purpose5 of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('thc 2006 Act,). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under seclion 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 201 l Act,). In carying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under seclion 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000. your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a registered member of Institut¢ of Chartered Awountants in England and Wal¢s which is one of the list¢d bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirni that no matters have come to my attcntion in connection with the examination giving me cause to belicve that.. accounting rccords were not kept in Tcspect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or the accounts do not accord with those records. or the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act oth¢r than any requirement that thc accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)]. I have no concerns and have come acTOSS no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a prop¢r understanding of th¢ accounts to be reached. Jonaih Askew FC Institute of Charter Accountanls in England and Wales Hartley Fowler LLP, Chartered Accountants 27-37 St George's Road Wimbledon London SW19 4EU Date: 4 July 2025 www.themulberrycentre.co.uk 21
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 Stgtement of FlnAnelal Actlvftles for Ihe yeAr ended 31 March 2025 IneorporA(Sng in Ineome ind Exptndliure Ae¢ounl 2025 rclffWdrttll¥Y for ihe 31 .ildr('h ?0)4 Ll•rEtrlrted T•tl RtJirlcé4 fv r•rf•l ad5 £••• Iro Lkhnaioni iotL4 Lo11 Lortiniurtil? ")d 117 J6• .Yul 34 3•4 122 144 li6 44.f 621 bj OJ Ji io Totsl ljojmp lJ7 22J Expo•dlmro Raisinb, 171 IJJ iji 36(, Its9 555 414 J37 725 IJ9 2&0 669 {ioo) 1771 ISI JJ ij iiosi 1121 12 T[t¥ fiuFL4 1¥ 13 21) IID21 1121 J2 RrfoAdUadth• ol fuds'. TctJk fwM14 broughi foTh4'&rd 43 3R5 4?X 410 -Yul¥ 13 2¥1 346 4J Jis 421 LNc$lIl¥li huhts Frth L)1 LI4U.LJL*U I'u74.' £ J JY.LIUi•i www.thetnulberycentre.co.uk 22
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025 Prior year Funds 2024 £000 Total Funds £0 Fixed Assets Tangible assets Investments 43 46 Note 8 Note 9 J45 150 To¢alfiYal assds 188 196 Current Assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 22 Note 10 188 311 Tolrtl currenl ass&s 199 333 Liabilities Crditors.. amounts falling due within one year 41 ioi Notell Nd current assels 158 232 Net assds 346 428 Funds ofthe Charity Restricted funds 63 43 Note 13 unrestrict funds 283 385 Note 13 Totalfvn( 346 428 Unrestricted funds include Free Reserves of £240,000 (2024.. £339.000) The company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the accounting year ended 31 m'cli 2025. The members have not required the company to obtain an audtt of its financial statements for the accounting year ended 31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for.. (a) ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and (b) preparing financial statements which give a Irue and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year An accordance with the requirement of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwlse comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 rejating to financiaj statements. so far as applicable to the charitable company. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies, regime. These fAnancial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 4 July 2025 and signed on its behalf by: Heather Taylor Trustee and Treasurer www.themulberrycentre.co.uk 23
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The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Notes forming part of financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 Accounting policies General information The charitable company is Incoorated and domiciled in England and Wales. The address of its registered office is The Mulberry Centre, Twickenham Road, lsleworth, Middlesex, TW7 6AF. The registered number of the company is 05349202. The registered number of the charity is 1108999. The financial infonnation presented is for the year ended 31 March 2025 and 31 March 2024. The fmancial inforniation is presented in sterling, and arnounts are rounded to the nearest 'OOO. Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial statement5 of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing th¢ir accounts in accordance with th¢ Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Rq)ubli¢ of Ireland (FRS 102} (effective l January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'Th¢ Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical ¢ost convention, with the exception of investn]ents stated at market value. a) Preparatlon of the Ydccounts on a going Concern ba51s The Iruslees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue a5 a going concern, having regard to the CLtryent fmancial position, the level of reserves, future plans, and tUre cash flow forecasts. b) Significant accounting judgement5 and estimates Preparation of the financial statements Tequircs management to make accounting judgements and estimates. The main areas are considered to be the allocation of c025ts between charithble activities and the cost of raising funds, and the useful economic lives of tangible fixed assets. The assumptiony are reviewed annually. Income recognition Income is recognised in the accounts when the charity is entitled to the income, it is probable that the income will b¢ received, and the amount can be measured reliably. Grants. are recognised when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and payment date, unless the grant relates to a tUre time period, in which case it is treated as deferred income in the balance sheet. Income from charitable activities relates to income received for services provided under contracts in furtherance of our charitable objectives, and Education Centre course fees. This income is credited to the Statement of Financial Activities when it is earned. L£gacies are recognised on a case-by-case basis following the granting of probate when the administralorlexecutor for the &8tate has communicated in writing both the amount and payment date. Income from donated good8 for resale is recognised when the goods are sold. Bank interest and dividend income from investments is included when received. Expenditure Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis in the period in which it is incurred. Irrecoverable VAT is Charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred. Direct costs comprise expendire attributable to an activity. and the cost of resources shared between activities. The direct cost of raising funds includes staff cos15, and direct expenditure including event costs. The direct cost of Gharitable activities relates to providing infonnation and support services to people affected by cancer, and includes slaff and ¢ontra¢for costs. volunteer expenses and supervision, and direct service costs. Support costs include management Staff, and the costs of maintaining our property, IT, administration, fmance. HR, insurance and other professional services. These costs are apportioned on the basis of estimated usage of each physical area of the Centre. Governance costs are the costs of the external Independent Examiner and legal advice for the Board of Trustees. www.themulberrycentre.co.uk 25
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Notes forming part of financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 Accounting policies (continued) Tangible fixed assets and depreciation Tangible fed assets are stated at cost. Items of equipment ar¢ capitalised where the purchase cost exceeds £500. Depreciation is provided at rates l¢vIated to write off the cost of each asset over its eXpt¢d useful life, namely: IT equipment 3 years Other fixtures and fittings and equipment 5 years Leasehold improvements are amortised over 22 years. Investments Investments are included in the Balance Sheet at market value at the Balance Sheet date. The change in market value since the previous Balance Sheet date is included in the Statement of Financial Activities under 'Net gaiThsl(losses) on investments, and forn)s part of the net movement in fijnds. Debtors Debtors are recognised at the agreed amount due. Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank and in hand includes current and deposit accounts with UK banks, undeposiled cheques and cash. Credltors Creditors are recognised where the charily has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds lo a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Financial instrumeDts The Charity has only financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind thal qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaclion value and subsequently measured at their settlement value. Fund accounting Restricredfunds are those which are to be used for puryx)ses specified under the ternis of an agreement with the provider of the particular fimd. Income arising through a restricted fijnd is applied against expenditure which meets the specified criteria, includin8 a fair allocation of management and support costs. Any unappli¢d balance at the end of the financial year is reported as part of Restricted Funds. Unrestricledfunds are donations and other incomin8 resources receivable or generated for the objects of the ¢harity without further specified purpose and are available &8 general nds. Volunteers The Charity benefxls greatly from the involvernent and enthusiastic support of its many volunteers, details of which are given in our Annual Report. In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), the economic contribution of general volunteers is not recognised in the accounts. www.themulbery¢entre.co.uk 26
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Notes forming part of financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 2. Analysls of Income Lo rotrlcil nds 21)2S 2024 DDfyailofjs ud Lqtados 141 - Publ ic AuthoiitiL 136 GraThls - Ch&riiAbl¢ Tn15 & F(¥wMlallo 15] 34 224 [rMli.idUa1j. conlnI1) CffQLkPs. CoryorJl< Ciitt Aid oft dotution 110 IG2 10 10 16 26 156 56,. 6?1 lacoqbP Charltlble AL11 - Hthlth B() Edukion C(ts¢ . ¢oursc (LX 6.1 C)I Other TrndthR Salo of ÉknLaloJ swds Thi. MultxYTr CenlTC fiuthiing C¥ts [n1n)ent di&'id(IMls and inla1 Bmk. iJiiotsI 10 Ttstal Ithcoll 411 2J7 64 Trvw.themulberycentre.co.uk 27
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Notes forming part of fmancial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 3. Expendlture Cop•Miii ihJwr ffid Jl .Ildn 2021 Total RAAIlD% lund L(100 di IfM)O 2024 iuoo £000 Dlred msts toty llnd contrALtor remuneration and expenlci 'oIun¢¢rr ¢xp¢ns¢s and Super¥'ion Oth¢T direcl iosts l ot•1 Dlrccl 146 l71 136 477 i# 10 17 158 .1 360 50.1 Allocated support eosts StAft- Imd &untr{lOr r¢mun¢r41ion and expen4e% (ienerlll OftILc, I'r and Admini5trulioD LosL% Foiiliiies and Ikprtcknilion 79 6U -14 41 J? 30 JJ 12 177 106 TotAI Expendhure 170 158 669 cjl w,hic.h iiJiA¥.' Rejiric'liyl fi'indtns, LlnrL'JlriL'led fvndins, Ch•rh•bk rth,lilts'. '[ h¢ iharii) one rtLtii'ily. lo proi'idc inlurmalion and suppori s¢rviccs ID people ¥ff¢ci¢d by can&ei. 'l-otsl Goi'trniAK¢ L05ts inLluded In SupFlOrt iO%ts ar¢ L3.1100 I ?0?4". L3.000I. 22 Joo JJ 2Y IJ9 119 JJ", JJ3 2J• 4. Nel Income This is doftL'ialivn tsf £ll,CW I ?0!4. £9.IXX)b In4kpJthi Lx&niin6> filllUAa•llVJI of iJ,(MX> I !0!4.' £3,LMKII. 5. Staff cosls and numbers 2025 2024 CJIOSS 519 41 4110 Nl LAllIbli5 TolAI 591 545 The average number of employees during the year was 21 (2024.. 20), and thc average number of ]1-lime equivalent employees was 15 (2024.. 14). The Chief Executive was supported by the Head of Client Service4, Cancer Infonnation and Support Advisors, Service Coordinators, Volunteer Lead, Welfare Advisor, Counselling and Complementary Therapies Leads, the Head of Finance and Operations, Finance and Operations Coordinator, the Head of Fundraising and Engagement with a Supporter Engagement Lead, Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead, Marketing and Communications Lead, and Community Engagement Leads. The petLsion costs shown in the table above represent payments into (a) the NEST workplace pension scheme and (b) employees, personal pension schemes. One employee received emoluments (excluding employer Nt and employer pension costs) between £60,000 and £70,000 during the year (2024.. nil). The total employment costs. including employer NI and employer pension costs. for key management personnel (defined as the Chief Executive and oth¢r members of the Management Team on Page 19) was £217.000 (2024: £212.000). The charity also engaged the services of two members of the Management Team to dcvelop and deliver complementary therapies courses for the new Edu¢ation Centre. and made payments of £1,000 (2024.. £5,000). of which £nil (2024: £2,000) was accrued at the year-end. www.themulberrycentre.co.uk 28
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Notes forming part of financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 6. Trustees, remuneratlon and expenses No member ol. thc Eloard ol Trus1¢es recciN'cd ani remuneration durinsi the )"car. In the prior )'ear. one trusiee, Nls Joanne (irinbcrgs pro%'idcd iomplcmentarj, therapies ser•'ices to the charity.. (or thc Lducation L'.cntrc. and receiN'ed rcmuncrlltion of £?.000. 'I'he Arliclc5 01- Awiialion pcnnii pa)"mcnts lo w¢¢3 t-or thc supply. o15cTh'iccs lo the charity. No mcmber ol thc Eloard ol TruAc¢s re¥ei%cd any rcimburs¢menl ol- truAe¢s' cxpenses during the vear or during the pnor year. 7. Taiatlon 'I'h¢ charity is exernpi I'TOrn rprpoiation tsx on its charitsble aclil'itie 8. TSIble Flxed A$8ets Ilttlaol nd puter l.easehold Totsl £Mo £• Cosl Ai bcgilift% of %'Liir 14tition5 53 io? DI>5&[5 At ead o( )'eAr 49 49 98 Depr¢dado•lAmortlA•d• Al b¢&iinning of )'¥w 41 13 DiswsAIs Al emd ol )'ear 4• 15 et bk •'•l¥e at brylnnlnR of Ihe vear et bk i'&lue a( elld of the yt4r i• 46 4.1 Th% fix&J Assct disposals WLTL old fiJJl J 41&PTLX'ialLd ioinputLY Lyulplllall. 9, InveJtments 2024 £••• Market ai be%lnnlni of th vear 140 137 gain I luss'l on rLTh'alua£io Market i'•l•t •1 ead ol tbt year tn¥tslnitht> UIL in piiulLryJ kni'¥Ytn)Lz tiuNis. liithJbLd ii) LIIL UK b%, L'CLK JLVII)" trnd niUn¥bDLT. www.thernulbeYcentre.Co.uk 29
The Mulberry Celltre (05349202) (Limited by Gwdrantee) Notes forming part of fmancial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 10. Debtors 2•25 £•oo 2•24 £•oo PfqWThalts Ckn I1,1Udillg gJant,'COJllrurt funding) Tot1 li 22 I l. Crtdttors: nts fAIIIDg due wlthln one ytAr 2025 £•q• 2•24 £•oo Taxion an4154xiaI SLxwiI 10 Olkn acdiio 20 15 16 55 Totsl 41 12. De(trred Income 2125 2•24 £•oo Deferréd iAconbE it bLsIAA lth£ o( yeAr Rel lo inwmL. duTiAb iljc )' tnamie d¢faToI in ihc In¢ome at eDd of )'ar 1551 88P 5$ 55 tkfufal inwni¢ is grafti incom¢ rcL'Cii'LxI in for pn)JLXig in lh¥ DIMI fiDiiniid y. I EthKMion Cffitre iu¢ fccs rttcits,L in 'snC<. www.themulberycentre.co.uk 30
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Notes forming part of financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 13. Movements of Funds BalaffiL IAp 2024 I.in£ EApaMIiiufy' £000 Tl[Ly11 2025 Resfritied A$s¢thi Kej. Support SIYI'I¥L AddiiioDal fiukliftd ftsr rr Lluud fvlibrBiiun projtti PubU¢ A¥tkDrfda'. Lg11." Llk INI iPport i&Th'kL IJH.. FA oCLif¢ itsPPL)n LBFL. LB TrL. Ih'dfatt & BttsEfits 4b 146 4CI Ch•rlt•bl• ••d F•imdd•ii: FWA,. Siiiff R14mfjfyl FwAthitsft', trfLife in LPR¢JT City Bne fJ)ML, S4JPXt tts Latsdts 65 . Wd4JXLe MJtS£llKnL, Kty SuppJrt Sthi 40 1401 Ilj Si Jm#'i pl c111ble FINdl0. cUunl Piibk Riikn F.Ihthtiuhd lup L¥ bMJi ainiLy IY(ty.ly C•n¢ Cbwitjbli Tnth.. W¢lwrn¢ Imfwni4ti The Chkld4i& T1. AEI Su%icrA & IIvw414J, Lhwily.. ComrnuEUry in IlouaAI lu Clr CLviEJi4e Tn,, Thcryira The ChK4'1y.' NN. BoiJ¢r is) 41 'I'ol¥l ReArkted & undi 4J Uortjtrkied .adI 3*5 2X 'lo¢•l Fo•ds 428 146 Note5: LBH: London Borough of Hounslow LBRUT: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames The transfer from Restricted to Unrestricted is expenditure on fixed assets, to fvlfil the puryose of the grant. www.themulberrycentre.co.uk 31
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Notes forming part of financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 13. Movements of Funds (continued) - Prior Year BoiAt)iL% at 1 .4prll E.XVLmdiiu 2(124 £(K £ouo £(K R¢rtricl¢d .N4dollRJ Lotttvj c1vlI> FuAd: '.IkViIiC. knwiNLiii Su1..11 Pubue L8H.. Li(4 afyl Iuptybn >¥r%'itL LFJH.. %ttPP)rt L8H.. lifb $LpilI L8H.. ConiMLtniiy 34 Il& 14 FuTrJ.. Sijff L iiy TnLST'. SupFon 10 LundviLr% 6< I. FLNAn¢L*lion'. L OLJLJ&llii:¥ Si jani,> Pl. L harit&41i Plnl¢).' L'LrtU)%¥llii: Pink Ribb)n Pound¥ii04.' EmiFIIL•.uI &UPlJun or br51 ilLftIL4 . LniiiKI I'tsJrirN.' Srjppon lu 114mp4¥11 'L& rc%its¢i)I H&Q Ik. Diliwi L knrity.. QvLIYLk41in rLWlUfi blin LSPifL }luwl'. IW'clii)m4 knjtsifiknljt &. bi(tsnJxilliTrt 192 l olal Rryirl¢ted fr'uoth 17 4J Llnrcstrkid b'uods 41ts 428 Notes: LBH.. London Borough of Hounslow LB Ealing.. London Borough of Ealing LBRUT.. London Borough of Richmond upon Thames www.themulberycentre.co.uk 32
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Notes forming part of financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 13. Movements of Funds (continued) Description of Restricted Funds: National Lottery Comrnunlty Fund.. Funding from the Reaching Communities pro¥ramme towards ihe Welcome & Assessment, Counselling and Therapie5 services. Additional funding in 2024125 foT the IT cloud migration project. London Borough of Hounslow (LBH): A range of funding in both years for end-of-life support alld beieavem¢nt support and counselling services in Hounslow. Funding has also been received for community engaggment activities, and io provide welfare & benefits advice and support in Hounslow. Spelthorne Borough Couneil: Funding in 2023124 towards the cost of supporting residents from the Borough of Spelthorne for all services. London Borough of Ealing: Funding in 2023124 iowards the cost of providing support service8 to the local BAME population affected by cancer, to improve their mental wellbeing, and for community engagement in Ealing. Hampton Fund.. Funding towards staff costs to provide services for beneficiaries from Hampton Fund postcodes. Iknchmond Foundydtlon (previously Richmond Parish Lands Chydrlty); Funding in 2024125 towards support and infonnation services for people affected by cancer in Richmond, and io support residents with an end-of-life diagnosis. Funding in 2023124 was for Community Engagement aclivilies in LBRUT. Clty Brldge Trust: Funding towards the cost of supporting Londoners over 65, for all services. Other; Funding towards the cost of Welcome Assessments, Counselling and Therapies services (donor anonymity requested). The February Foundatlon: Funding towards the cost of Counselling services. St James's Place Charitable Foundatlon: Funding toward8 the cost of Counselling services. Pink Ribbon Found&tion: Funding towards staff costs to provide emotional support at breast cancer clinics, and breast cancer awareness sessions. The D'oyly Carte Chvarltable Trust: Funding towards the co$t of Welcome Assessment and Infonnalion services. The ShAnly Foundatlon: Funding towards the cost of Counselling and Coaching services. The Childwiek Trust.. Funding towards the cost of all support services, including Coun8ellingi Coaching, Well-being lasses, Infonnation Workshops, and Social and Creative a¢tivilies. Isleworth & Hounslow Charity: Funding for support to Hounslow retsidents, including 2024125 funding for Cornrnunity Engagement activities. London Marathon Foundation: Funding for an exercise project (including guided table tennis Sessions and low- impacl weights exercise) to improve the activity of people affected by Cancer. Heathrow Community Trust: Funding for volunteer development. Clare Klllg Charitable Trust.. Funding towards the cost of Therapy services. The Hampton Wiek United Charity: Funding towards the cost of supporting residents from Hampton Wick and Teddington, for all services. The Hospital Saturday Fund.. Funding towards staff costs to provide Complementary Therapies in Outpatients. Inspire Hounsloiv: Funding towards the cost of Welcome Assessment and Inforniation services. The Hobson Charity: Funding for a new boiler. Prior year tunding was receivcd in 2023124 from cw+ for a pilot scheme to offer complementary therapies to cancer patients undergoing chernotherapy in tbe WMUH out-patients departtnent. The Edward Gostling Found2tion towards the c05t of complementary therapi¢s and well-being classes, London Catalyst towards service development in the community, B&Q Foundation for garden decking, The Percy Bilton Charity for replacemcnt blinds in Counselling rooms. In 2022123. funding was received from The Munro Charitable Trust towards the cost of Welcome, Assessment and Infonnation services. www.themulberry¢entre.co.uk 33
The Mulberry Centre (05349202) (Limited by Guarantee) Notes forming part of fmancial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 14. Analysis of net assets between funds 2025 2024 Totsl Total nds fundi nds di £••• TIgIble fixLQ Assct% F ixthj LlY%'thinLlIt 41 43 46 145 145 150 assd5 6Q 130 333 CuThtht ligbilitL 16) 135 141) I IOII Total Del as•ets 283 428 15. Capital commitments At 31 March 2025, there were no capital commitments (2024: £nil). 16. Related Party transactlons During the year ended 31 March 2025, the trustees made donation8 to the charity of £15,000 (2024.. £12.000). Some of these donations were for the trustees, Sponsored walk, which raised £10,000 for the charity in 2024-25. 17. Legal status of charity and guarantee The charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. In the event of the charity b¢ing wound up. the liability in respect of the guarantee is lirnited to £10 per member of the charity. www.themulberycentre.co.uk 34