Charity Registration Number: 1156595 THE HUMMINGBIRD CENTRE ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
THE HUMMINGBIRD CENTRE LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANAURY 2026 Trusts•s Mr Paul Harris Mrs Mechelle Harris Mrs Lynn Pratt Mr lan Crttchley Charlty r¢glGtratlon numbèr 1156595 Prlnclpal address Grange Coutyard Station Road Launton Bicester Oxon OX26 5DX Ind8p8ndent 8xamln8r VT Accountancy Limited Unil 58 Willows Gale Stratton Audley Oxon OX27 9AU
THE HUMMINGBIRD CENTRE CONTENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026 Page Truslee$' Rep( Independent Examinerfs Re Statement of Financial Activities Statement of Financial Posrtv)n Notes lo the Financial Ststements 8-12
THE HUMMINGBIRD CENTRE TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026 Ob-ectives and Activities As slated In our conslitulion. our obj$¢tives arg "To reli$ve Ihe montal and physi¢al si¢kne$s of porsons di8gnosod with a form of cancer by the provision ol supwrt seNi¢es for sh persons and their families" Finding out you have cancer is frighlening, overwhelming and life changing. Nobody should feel alone. The increasing Population in Bicester and the surrounding villages means a local centre supporting those affected by ancer 15 more important than ever. The trustees have paid due regard lo guidance issued by the Charily Commission in deciding which activities the charity should undertake and in planning our activrties for the year. we have kept in mind the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. Now in ils twelfth year. Th8 Hummingbird Centre h8s continued tooffer supwrt. complem8ntsry therapy, counselling servicgs, and friendship lo people affectgd by cancer nol only in thè Bi¢esler area, bul also Covering Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Bu¢kinghamshire. The initial range of activities provided when we opened in 2014 continue to be well-received and welcomed by our guests. Providing these core activities has remained our focus. but we have also looked to add new ones in response to guest feedback. Fundamentally, The Hummingbird Cenlre's focus is unchanged.. lo create a place lo meet, gel information, be pampgred and have fun.. a place in which lo relax, escape daily life pressures. and have the opportunity lo talk lo others- providing practs'cal and èmotional support. We have an inclusive equality and diversity policy gender or personal circumstances. WelmIng all p80ple. regardless of background, rac4, faith, Throughout Ihe previous year, the Bicesler community and wider areas, have continued providing valuable support, encouragement, and inspiration. W8 f881 vèry much part of the local community. Support has com8 via many way$'. financial donations and fundraising, encouraging those affected by cancer to visit us, providing equipment and services lo enable an increasing range of activities and interests to be catered lor. We would like lo thank everyone who has supported us. Our tgam ol volunlggrs make a huge contribution. We are very graleftjl lo them for the many hours spent listening and supporting our guests, for their enthusiasm 3Th1 passion in promoting ihe centre, and their support with the various fund-raising activities. WilhoLrt this valuable conlribution of time. energy, and expertise- we would not have been able lo achieve so much. We belleve The Hummingbird Centre is well estsblrshed in the local community, Oxfordshlrg and In the 8dlacenl unties of Bu¢kinghamshire and Berkshire. We continue to raise awareness of the help available for those affe¢ted by cancer and, most importantly, have provided a valuable support service to an irueasing number ol guests during the year. A¢hievement$ and erforman¢e As in previous years. reports, it is very evidenl the is a strong demand from the I(31 community and further afield for the support services we were providing. We have seen a continual increase in the number of guests attending and contacting The Hummingbird Cenlre. We ¢onlinue to offer our services to a wdg rangg of gugsts. This can onty bg achigved through tho $iJPPOrt of our volunteers. To meet guests demand. we continue to expan¢J and refresh our leam of covnsellors, all of whom bring an 8rr8y of counselling skills lo The Hummingbird Centre. We continue lo take on trainee counsellor placements which enables the individuals to grow in ¢onfiden¢e and gain the skills of the role.
THE HUMMINGBIRD CENTRE TRUSTEES. REPORT CONT'DI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026 The majority of our counselling meetings are face to face. Being able to offer these appointments at The Hummingbird Centre not only benefits our guests, as they can use more of the support we provide, il also enables the counsellor volunteers to integrate with the wider volunteer leam. As stated in previous reports. The Holistic Building was adapted to enable the Chanty to create 8 professional Lymphoedema Clinic as well as two furthèr counselling support rooms. Thè Complementary Therapy room is within the main building which is a far bigger room than previous which enables us to cary out an array of treatments. We hold on a monthly basis, a Bra clinic, this attracts new guests from other regions. We have continued with our Health and Wellbeing programmes which are supportive of the mind. body and soul. for example Sound Therapy, Yoga. Meditsbon. Relaxation. Dance. Tai Chi. and Karate. Much ts'me has been devoted lo Ihe progression of the Lympho8d8ma Clinic. continual personnel training, handling of referrals, providing treatment and issuing comprehensive reports to the local and regional NHS health teams. The Hummingbird Centre was the first"non-NHS" centre lo offer these services in Oxfordshire. and we have been able lo inve51 in this vital Service th8nks to financi81 support from Ihe Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire & Berkshire West Inlegraled Care Board, and a leam of dedicaleil volunteers and professionals. We have stren a sign1fi¢anl increas8 in referrals from across the county. all handled very promptty, this has further enhanced the reputation of The Hummingbird Centre. We are currently working with the Integrated Care Board to secure future funding for this service. We have continued the dev8k)pmenl ol txjr children's service.. offering a dedicated day each week lo support children from the age of 4 - 16. We are cognisanl ol Ihe need lo adapl this service to meet the changing needs ol our families. The truslees review this regularty with our Cenlre Manager. We have been delighted with the response lo Ihe launch ol our Men's Support group - which takes place the 1st Monday ol the month. by providing a venue. and facililalors. we have seen 8 significant increase in the number of men attending. By being able lo mix wilh others in a c8su81 environment il has enabled a more relaxed approach lo the support received. We have achieved this by asking the male guests lo decide what they wish lo do each month, examplgs being Cury and Qui? Night, Cheese and Wine Tasting, Games Night, Ready Steady Cook Event. Friendships outside ol the group have been fomied to enable the supporl to continue amongst other peers. It has been commented by those that attend that having this kind ol support available has been a great way to meet others bul not totally focus on the cancerjoumey, and ils okay lo be themselves and be able lo speak openly. We have a wi¢Je range ol activities in all OLJr buildings and seek feedback from our 9uesls lo ensure they rgmain appropriate The Board ol Trustees are extremely gralelul to all of our volunteers and professionals for their lime, dedication, energy and commitment they provide for. and lo. our guests. The trustee board meets regulady. There is a good balance of skills and experience, a feature that is considered important to ensure we drive The Hummingbird Centre forward. It is beneficial that the key stakeholders of the charity are represented al trustee level and we will seek additional trustees that can support this aim and our future growth plans. We are always humbled by the many positivè endorsements from those that hav& continued to be supported by Th& Hummingbird Centre during a very challenging time in their lives. The support thal is provided has been valued by our guests and it is aayS encouraging to receive the wsilive feedback. Finan¢ial Revi•w Our source of funds has come from Fffivate and corporate donalions. lundraising activities, legacies and grants. The majority of the income is applieil to the running (vsts and the promotion of the ntre, maintsining the premises, overheads and equipmenL
THE HUMMINGBIRD CENTRE TRUSTEES. REPORT CONT'DI FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026 Our income was considerabty higher than the previous financxal year, pnmarity due to increased focus on fundraising. grant 8ppIIc81ions 8nd 8 greater communtty profile. This has resulted in notable rises in corporate and online donations, grants and legacies. Our main expenditure remains our premises on items such as renl, inSurans, utilities, and general maintenance. We continued to review our expenditure crTtically lo ensure costs are appropriate and provide value. We h8ve provided a rang8 of gu8s1 events. including c(xJnselling. holistic treatments, wellbeing events 8nd equine therapy. These costs are covered by The Hummingbir(I Centre. It is important our income comes from a variety of sources. making us more resilient to potential changes in any funding stream. Our income was £272.064 which is £130.536 higher Ih8n our previous year. The expendilure in the period was £220,840, an increase of £4.569 compared with the preVu$ year. Income exceeded our expenditure by £51.224. This has resulted in an increase in our reserves lo £142.709. £26,644 of these reserves are restricted funds. £116.065 are unreslri¢led fijnds. These fiJnd$ are held to meet lulure expenditure. We have seen 8 149Q/o increase in our unrestricted funds reserves. compared to previous year. It is the aim of the charity thal unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at an appropriate level. Our reserve policy is to hold unrestricted reserves at a level equivalent to nine months exp&ndilurè. As al the financial year end this stands al eighl months and il was very encouraging lo èvidence strong growth In our unreslricled funds and we rem8in commrtted lo growing these further In the next financlal year, as our historic approach lo holding adequate reserves has enabled The Hummingbird Centre lo grow and continue lo offer our support and services lo Ihe communilies we serve. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure Ihat. in the evenl of a significant drop in funding, they will be able lo continue the charity's current aclivilies while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be ralsed. Th6 trustees have assessed tha risks to which th* Charity is expos8d and are satssfi8d that $yst8ms ar8 in placg to mitigate exposure to major risks. Plans lor the future Ong of The Hummingbird Cenlre's slrgnglhs is ability to adapt and change our sgrvices lo mgel Ihg changing demands of those who attend. This is evidenc8d in th8 development of our children's and men's SUPPDrt servic8S. Our duly of care lo those who attend our premises will never change. What we have had to do is consider the way in which we offer our services lo ensure they remain relevant & appropriate to oui guests. The launch of the Men's support group is a key area for The Hummingbird Cenlre and we will seek to develop this and expand our children's services in the coming year. We will continue the Wellbeing Classes which support the Mental Health and Wellbeing of those on their CanrI0rney. A training programme for or volunteers will be launched. this will lurther build our volunteers experience and nfiden¢g to gnable them to Continue to delivgr ex¢ellent servi¢9 to our guests and community. We have recewed much positive feedback on the quality and warmth of our premises, the support we provide to our guests and the professionalism of our volunteers. these are imw)rtanl aspects lo enable financial support from our comrnunity.
THE HUMMINGBIRD CENTRE TRUSTEES. REPORT CONT'DI FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026 11 remains an ambition of the trustees for The Hummingbird Centre to ¢)wn its own premises, and we will ¢ontinue to seek any appropriate opportunities to support that goal. This Mll enable us to offer an even wider range of services which in turn will generate income for the conlinued prosperity of The Hummingbird Centre. We will seek to increase our trustee board with individuals who can bring valuable and appropriate experience as we look to drive this ambition forward. 11 is important lo maintsin the profrle of The Hummrngbird Centre wilhin the Io(31 Communty and further afigld. This is a continLJal process, and we will aclively seek to raise awareness, atlend presentations and events when the opportunities arise. and seek to bring those who need supporting together not just within Bicester but Oxfordshire, 8erkshire, and Buckinghamshire. It is important for those who need our support regardless of where they live if they can get to us. We wish to further develop the already good links wilh the medical professionals in Bicester, Oxfordshire, BLJckinghamshire and Berkshire, we need lo conlinue lo give them confidence lo recommend people affe¢l8d by cancer to The Hummingbird Centre. Stru¢turo o¥trnan¢o and mana 6m•nt Thg charity was establishgd as a Charitable Incorporaled organitKIn ICIO} on 22 January 2014. The Iruslees who served during the year were.. Mr Paul Harris Mrs Mechelle Harris Mrs Lynn Pratt Mr lan Crltchley Theli& * rp. pproved by the Board of TnJ$lees. Mrs Lynn Pratt Trust1& Jun 2026 Dated
THE HUMMINGBIRD CENTRE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026 I report lo the trustees on my examination of the financial slatements of The Hummingbird Centre (the charilyl for the year ended 31 January 2026. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees ol the charity you are responsible the preparation of the financi81 statements in 8ccord8ncè with the requirements of the Chanties Acl 2011 Ithe 2011 Acll. I report in respect of my examination ofthe charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carying out my examinab.on I have followed all Ihe applicable Directs"ons given by the Charity Comfflis510FI under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 in preference lo theAccounling 8nd Reports'ng by Charities.. Slalemenl of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referd lo in the extsnl regulations bul has now been withdrawn. l understand that this has been done in order for financial ststemenls lo provide a true and fair view in 8ccord8nce with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective lor retK>rting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015. I have completed my exarninalion. I confirm that matters have com8 lo my attenlitin in eonnèclion with the examination giving me Cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kepl in respecl of the charity as requiret1 by section 130 of the 2011 Act,, ¢x the financial slalemenls do not accord with Ihose records- the financial statements do not comply with Ihe applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in thg Charitl8s (Accounts and R9POrtsl Regulations 2008 oth8r than any r8quir8menl that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independ8nl examination. I have no Concerns and have come auoss no other matters in nneCtIOn wilh the examinalion lo which allenlion should be drawn in this report in or(ler lo enable a Fwper understanding of the financial statements lo be reached. Independent Examiners Report prepared by: Mrs Vlctorla Thomas of vr Accountancy Llmlted FyS.k12026 Dated
THE HUMMINGBIRD CENTRE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31 JANUARY 2026 Unrestrlct8d Rostrlct•d Funds funds 2026 2026 Unrestrlcted Rostrlctod funds funds 2025 2025 Total 2026 Total 2025 Notes Income from: Donationslfundraising Grants received Other trading activities Investments 202.566 37.327 4.995 1,510 202.566 62,993 4,995 1.510 93,591 42,684 3,330 1.923 93,591 42,684 3,330 1.923 25.666 Total In¢ome 248,398 25,666 272.064 141,528 141,528 Expenditure spent.. Charitable athvitses Other 174,310 2,284 44.098 218,408 148 2,432 137,349 100 77,184 214,533 1,638 1,738 Total expendlturn 176,594 44,246 220,840 137.449 78,822 216,271 Net In¢omSng resour¢ b*for• transf8r$ 69,804 118.5801 51.224 4,079 178,8221 174.7431 Gross Iranslers between Funds {306 1866) 866 Net income for the yearl Ngt movement In lunds 69.498 118.274) 51,224 3.213 (77.9561 174,7431 Fund balance al 01102125 46,567 44,918 91,485 43,354 122,874 166,228 Fund balance at 31101126 116,065 26,644 142,709 46.587 44,918 91,485 The slatgmenl of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognized in the year. l income and expenditure deiives from continuing actNthes.
HUMMINGBIRD CENTRE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31 JANUARY 2026 2026 2025 Notes Curr•nt assèts Cash at bank and in hand 142.709 91,485 Net current assets Income funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 10 26,644 116,065 44,918 46,567 16 Jun 2026 The financial gtslements were approved by the Tnjslees on ....................................... By.. ris Mr Paul Harris- Trustee Mrs Lynn Pratt- Trustee
THE HUMMINGBIRD CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026 Accounting policies Company inforrnation The Hummingbird Centre is a CharitstAe Incorporale(l Organisation {ClOI. 1.1 A¢¢ounting convention Thé a¢¢ounls have béén prepafèd in a¢oYdance with the charitys goveming do¢ument, the Charitiés Act 2011 and "A¢¢ounting and Rer)orting by Chants"es." Slalement of Re¢ommended Pra¢b"¢e 8ppli¢8ble lo charities preparing their acwunts in ac¢ofdan¢e with the Financial Repong Stsndard applicable in the UK and R$publi¢ ol Ireland IFRS 1021. las amended for accounting periods ¢ommen¢ing from 1 January 20161. The charity is a Public 8enefil Enlty as defined by FRS 102 The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows. The financial slalemenls have departed from the Charities IAccoun15 and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the 8xlenl required ¢0 provi¢Je a true and fair view. This departure has Involved following thè Slalem8nl ol Recommended Practice lor chanli6s applying FRS 102 rather than the vorsion ol the St818menl of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations bul which h88 since been wilhdr8wn. The financial statements are prepared in sterling. which is the fvnctional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. 1.2 Charltable funds Unreslricled lunds are available for use al the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable obje¢tives. 1.3 Incomlng resources Income is included in tha financial statsments as it is receivod. 1.4 Resources exponded Expenses are Included In the financial ststements as they are paid. Expenses include VATwhere applicable as the charity canr1 redaim i(. 1.5 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand 8n(I deposits held al Call with banks.
THE HUMMINGBIRD CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'DI FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026 Donatlons and fundr41$lng Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 2026 2025 Donations and Private donations Grft Aid Corporabon donakn'ons Online donations Collection boxes Legacy 12,436 8.575 68,976 46,434 15,632 3,969 23,191 17,694 50,(M)O 187,185 60.882 Fundraising 15,381 32,709 Grants R•colved 2026 2025 Grants recelv•d 62.993 42,684 Analysis by fund:_ Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 37,327 25,666 42,684 (Xher Tradlng Actlvllles 2026 2025 Unr•$trlct•d fund$ Hummingbird Services Inv8stm•nts 2026 2025 Interest recewed
THE HUMMINGBIRD CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'DI FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31 JANUARY 2026 Charitable activltles Unrestricted Restricted Funds funds 2026 2026 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 Total 2026 Total 2025 Rent 45.928 11,130 1.680 2.976 5,972 1,174 2,041 1.326 43.222 4.580 1,434 4,437 26,419 11.803 10,188 45,928 11,130 1.680 3.976 5.972 1,174 2,041 1.326 43.222 4.580 1.434 4.437 26.419 11.803 52.086 44,748 10,442 1.526 1.620 5,313 959 1,891 2,432 17.522 2,160 9,814 4,869 3,216 24,720 6,117 44,748 10,442 1.526 1.620 5,313 959 1,891 2,432 35,880 2,213 9,814 4,869 3,216 24.720 64,890 Insurance Advertising Repairs Postageioffice Telephone Licences Training Consumables Fundraising events Volunteer expenses Guest events Professional fees Othei expenses 1.000 18,358 53 43.098 58,773 174,310 44,098 218,408 137.349 77,184 214,533 Analys18 by fund: Unreslricled Restricted 174,310 174.310 44,098 137,349 137,349 77,184 44,098 77,184 Charitsble activities includes £7201202S: £7201 of professional fees paid to the accountants for independent examination f88s. 7 TNstees None of the Trustees lor any persons connected with theml received any remuneration during the year 12025.. £Nill. Travelling expenses of £2,905.55 werè reimbursed to on8 Trust8812025.'£1,849.351 Employees Th• avorage monthly number of ¢mployee$ durlng the year wa$: 2025 2024 Employees There were no employees whose annual remuneration was me than £60.000 -10-
THE HUMMINGBIRD CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'DI FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31 JANUARY 2026 9 Oth8r Unrestricted Funds 2026 Restricted funds 2026 Unrestricted funds 2025 Total 2026 Equipment purchasas 2.284 2.432 1,738 10 Analysls of net assets between funds Unr¢$trl¢t¢d R•strl¢ted Funds funds 2026 2026 Unre$trl¢tsd R•strl¢t¢d funds fund$ 2025 2025 Total 2026 Talal 2025 Fund bal8n¢e as al 31101123 are represented by.. Current assetsl 116.065 26.644 142.709 46,567 44.918 91.485 11 Related party tran8actlon$ During the year there were no relaled parly transactions (2025 £Nill Remuneration of key management personn The remuneration of key management personnel was as folk)ws:_ 2026 2025 Aggregate compensation -11-
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