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$s of porsons di8gnosod
with a form of cancer by the provision ol supwrt seNi¢es for s￿h persons and their families"
Finding out you have cancer is frighlening, overwhelming and life changing. Nobody should feel alone. The
increasing Population in Bicester and the surrounding villages means a local centre supporting those affected by
ancer 15 more important than ever.
The trustees have paid due regard lo guidance issued by the Charily Commission in deciding which activities the
charity should undertake and in planning our activrties for the year. we have kept in mind the Charity Commission's
guidance on public benefit.
Now in ils twelfth year. Th8 Hummingbird Centre h8s continued tooffer supwrt. complem8ntsry therapy, counselling
servicgs, and friendship lo people affectgd by cancer nol only in thè Bi¢esler area, bul also Covering Oxfordshire,
Berkshire and Bu¢kinghamshire. The initial range of activities provided when we opened in 2014 continue to be
well-received and welcomed by our guests. Providing these core activities has remained our focus. but we have
also looked to add new ones in response to guest feedback.
Fundamentally, The Hummingbird Cenlre's focus is unchanged.. lo create a place lo meet, gel information, be
pampgred and have fun.. a place in which lo relax, escape daily life pressures. and have the opportunity lo talk lo
others- providing practs'cal and èmotional support.
We have an inclusive equality and diversity policy
gender or personal circumstances.
Wel￿mIng all p80ple. regardless of background, rac4, faith,
Throughout Ihe previous year, the Bicesler community and wider areas, have continued providing valuable support,
encouragement, and inspiration. W8 f881 vèry much part of the local community. Support has com8 via many way$'.
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 a￿ayS 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, inSuran￿s, 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 preV￿u$ 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 Can￿rI0￿rney.
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.

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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 organi￿tKIn 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 refer￿d 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 Repo￿ng 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 canr￿1 redaim i(.
1.5 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand 8n(I deposits held al Call with banks.

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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$:
2025
2024
Employees
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was m￿e than £60.000
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THE HUMMINGBIRD CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'DI
FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31 JANUARY 2026
9 Oth8r
Unrestricted
Funds
2026
Restricted
funds
2026
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Total
2026
Equipment purchasas
2.284
2.432
1,738
10 Analysls of net assets between funds
Unr¢$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
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