Cambridge Cancer Help Centre CIO
(Registered Charity No. 1188745)
Annual Report and Accounts
For the year ended 30 April 2024
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ANCER
HELPCENfRE
Lei'5 Ttirn the'819 C. Around
Registered Charity No. 1188745
REPORT FOR THE PERIOD I MAY 2023 TO 30 APRIL 2024
Introduction
This report is presented in accordan￿ with the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulation5 2005
made under Part Vl of the Charities Act 1993. Administrative information about Cambridge Cancer
Help Centre I"The Centre'l is cc>ntained in the AppendiL
Objertives
The mission of the Centre is to improve the qualty of lrfe of persons suffering from cancer, and
their relatives and carers. This is achieved by teaching method5 of relaxation. by counselling and
by offering practical Ibut not medical) advi￿.
It offers a wide range of complementary therapies. courses that focus on individual wellbeing,
social activities and the opportunity to take part in art and craft groups, dance and fitness exercise.
yoga and tai chi.
Organisation of the Centre
The Board of Trustees is responsible for all asperts of the Centre's activity. There are three
officers.. a Chairperson, 3 Secretary and a Treasurer. The members of the Board are elected
annually at the Annual General Meeting. Casual vacancies may be filled by the Board who may
also c(FOPt individuals to support specific activities.
In addition, the Board may appoint Advisors. These are people who bring specific skills and
experience lin an ongoing capacity) to enhance the management and governance of the Centre.
Policy is determined, and objectives are set. bythe Commtttee of Management which is made up
of the Board of Trustees {including Advisors} and the Centre Manager.
The patron of the charity is Professor Robert Thomas.
Votln8 at the General Meetings
Members are entitled to vote at General Meetings.
Operations
Julie Paterson was appointed Centre Manager late February 2023. She is contracted to work 3
days in the office and 2 days flexibly.
Herfocu5 has been on improvingseniice delivery. implementing new member services. and cost
control and fund raising. There has also been a drive to improve internal and external
communication through a quarterly newsletter and ￿Cial media input.
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The fundraising committee now meets on a regular basis and ha5 done an amazing job. It planned
an evening quiz, the Easter Fair. and the Family Jazz afternoon. The Xmas Fair was a great SLtcces5
and another is being planned.
Grant applications have been very successful. Details are shown in the financial section of the
report.
Because the benefits of exercise 3re recognised. weekly body toning and resistance classes were
introduced alongside the regular dance sessions and a new yoga programme.
As therapy demand has increased new therapists have joined us. We have however had to
prioritise those that have a cancer diagnosis over carers/family support.
We have now introduced a further partnership with Macmillan who will deliver financial support
and advice from the centre.
Supporting Individuals Living with Cancer at the Centre
After the tumultuous years of 21122-Covid19, and the disastrous kitchen flood, the Centre has
been much busier.
Since the start of 2023 we have delivered all HOPE courses atthe Centre with a good number of
participants attending. Discu55ion5 have recently taken place with Breast Cancer Now and we
have the first 'Moving Forward, course for patients with breast cancer starting in November.
During this same period, we have continued to deliver a ￿gUlar programme of 'Guided Imagery.
Mindfulness and Relaxation. online and ot the Centre. These sessions continue to be popular with
very positive feedback:
he sesslons have helped me to relax- something I have alwaysfound difficult. I hove realised
the importance of relaxation in a day. I hove become more realistic about what I can ochieve in o
doy, and it hcs given me time to think about what is important to me in lrfe"
The online Talking Togetherf group was incorporated into the 'Guided Imagery, Mindfulness and
Relaxation. held at the Centre which has proved to be successful.
Our Complementary Therapies and Counselling sessions have gradually been introduced back into
the Centre, and with other centre5 locally not able to offer as many therapies. these invaluable
treatments have proved to be popular again with some lovely feedback:
-All the complimentary thempies have been o Ilfe-saverAor me. they hove reolty made mefeel
better obout myself and I thonk oll the theropistsfor their generous time ond professionolisrn."
We strive to irnprove and update the services that we offer by seeking feedback from members via
surveys.
We were pleased to welcome our patron, Professor Robert Thomas. who gave a well-attended talk
on his research into the importance of gut health and how to maintain it.
Patient Support Groups and Carerfs Support Groups
Support groupsfor people wtth specific cancers, and carerfs support group5 have now resumed.
These generally meet monthly and now support the following cancers..
Urostomy, gynae. prostate. lymphoma. b￿ast cancer. secondary cancers and myeloma. There is
also a support group for carers.
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Volunteer Team
The Centre relies on a dedicated team of volunteers who undertake a range of tasks vital to its
srnooth running. All ofthe team go above and beyond without exception and without this
amazing team we would not have achieved the success that we have had thi5 last year.
We thank all the wonderful therapists and volunteers for their dedication to the Centre and their
continuous 5UPPOrt is greatly appreciated.
During the year two successful craft fairs were organised by volunteers. There was a variety of
stalls ranging from jewellery, handbags to wooden items. These events continue to raise funds for
the centre and are well attended.
Communications and Community relations
Joint working with CUH IAddenbrookes} continues together with a partnership with Macmillan
Boots Skin Specialists. A joint wellbeing event took place at Boots department store with
members participating. We also held 'Look Good Feel Betterf at the centre which was a great
success. Further sessions are planned later in the year.
To increase awareness in the health communty. information aboutthe Centre has been included
in the new51etter5 for the Cancer Directorate at Cambridge University Hospita15 NHS Foundation
Trust and on the electronic video screens within the hospital.
Further work 15 planned to further extend awareness of the Centre across the local community.
We are also now mentioned in the Smile Publication which is the magazine for Addenbrooke's
Hospital. To further improve our wsibility we will have a desk in the main concourse at
Addenbrookes every quarter.
The Centre has again continued to enjoy strong comrnunity sUPPOrt during the year and we are
extremely grateful for all acts of 5UPPOrt, big or small.
Our leaflet detailing information about the Centre is now included in packs made up for cancer
patients and this approach will be further developed. We are now regularly receiving new
members signposted to the Centre bythe Cancer Directorate and Maggies.
The Cambridge Cancer Help Centre newsletter is distributed on line every quarter. This includes
information on what has been happenin8, future activities and news items. We hope that
members enjoy it and welcome feedback and suggestions.
Increased joint working and support with Scotsdales. Macmillan's, Rotary, other outside support
from Given Gain (fundraising platform).
What next? Our 3 year plan
The Cambridge Cancer Help Centre newsletter dlstrlbuted every quarter provides support,
friendship and connection to others living with cancer alongside access to therapies and activfcie5
that are not freely available elsewhere. The re￿nt years have been challenging for so many. With
pressure on Core healthcare services these services will be even more critical in the period ahead.
To that end, the Trustees and Management team have continued to implement a 3-year plan to
guide the Centre'5 ongoing development. Our core aims are to:
l. Maintain a focus for what we are known for: delivering support advice and attivities to those
living with cancer (including family members and carers) in Cambridge and the surrounding areas.
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2. Reach more
le by increasing visibility of what we offer to prospective members, and
increase our appeal to a diverse local community. We will work with our members to secure
sufficient funding and the team to allow us to extend our opening hours offering greater flexibility.
3. Increase our im
act in Society. We will develop and extend the se￿l¢eS we offer to a dtverse
spectrum of individuals with cancer as patients. friends/family members or carers and maximise
the use of the David Rayner Building.
4. Secure fundin
for our work and establish longer-term income streams to fund the Increased
running of the centre and our aspiration to benefit more people.
5. Build foundations for the future and ensure the sustainability of the charity, expanding our
volunteer team and strengthening our governance, policie5, and ways of working.
This is a challenging and ambitious plan but one we are committed to pursue with the support of
our staff. volunteers, members, funders and partners.
Progress is being made on all of these challenging aims.
Dependence on unpaid services and donations in kind
As already indicated. the Centre could not operate without the unpaid services of its band of
volunteers, therapists and course facilttators provide their seNces free of charge.
Flnanclal posltlon of the Centre
As at 30th April 2024. the Centre had funds of £112.780, of which £111,316 for unrestricted use
with a further £1.464 being restricted to spending on fftness activities for our members. The
primary purpose of the unrestricted funds is to secure the long-term viability of the Centre.
Thanks to the efforts of ourfijndraisingteam, we received a number of generous donationsfrom
organisations and individuals during the year. These are detailed in the Annual Account5
accompanying this report.
eo
Edward Sage
Chair of the Trustees
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APPENDIX
CAMBRIDGE CANCER HELP CENTRE (Yhe Centre") became a Charitable Incorporated Organlsatlon
ICIOI registered number 1188745 on l May 2020. The constitution of the Centre contains
provisions which ￿gulate the purposes and administration of the charity.
The officers of the Centre who have served during the year are as follows:
Chairperson
Edward Sage
Treasurer
Robert Jackson
Secretary
Vacant
The names of members of the Committee of Management. being the Centre's Trustees and
Advisors, who have served during the year. are as follows:
Tru5tee5
Edw3rd Sage
Janet Hickman
Robert Jackson
Claire Mackenzie
Richard Dickin50n
Arthur Gibbons
Stephen Gold
Advisors
Nick Wright
Address-
120 Cambridge Road. Great Shelford, Cambridge CB22 5JT
Telephone:
01223 840105
Website:
www.cambridgecancerhelp.org
E-mall address:
manager@cambridgecancerhelp.org
Bank:
HSBC Bank plc, Cambridge City Office. P.0. Box 85, Cambridge C82 3HZ
Accountant:
Fairway Tax and Accounting Limited, IIC Alma Road, Snettisham, King's
Lynn. Norfolk PE317NY
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES. OF CAMBRIDGE CANCER HELP CEPMIE CIO
We report on the financial statements of the tharty forthe year eThJed 30 April 2024. whith ¢onsst of the
stslement of assets and Ikgbilities. the statement of r￿ipts and p8wments and the ncrtes to the accounts.
This report is made srAely to the charitys trustees.. as a body, in a￿rdan￿ with secb'on 145 of the Charities Act
2011. Our has been undertaken so that we rnBJht slate to the Charit￿s trustees, those matters we are
required to state to Ih8m in this report and for no other purpose . To the fullest extent permtttgd by law we do not
accept to assume responsibilrty to anyone other than the chanty and the charitys members as a body for this
report. or for the opinions we have fomied.
Respective responsibilmes of Trustees, and Examiner
As the charills Iruste8s' you are re5ponsibFe for the Fir&paralk)n of ac(%)unt8'. yw consKJar that the audit
requirement of Section 14412} of Ihe Chafities Ad 2011 (The 2011 Act) does not apply. It is our responsibilities lo
stste, on the basis on prowjures spectfied in the General Directions gNen by the Charity Commissioners under
Seelion 14515llbl of the 2011 Act, whether particuLqr malters have ￿me to our attention.
Basis of Independent ExamIne￿S Repcrt
Our examination was carried out in accordants wrth General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An
examination indudes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts
presented those record5. It also indudes considerdtwjn of any unusual iterns or disclosures in the accounts,
and seeking explanations for you as Trustees, concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not
provide all the evidence that would be required ￿ any audit, and consèquenty we do not express an audit opinion
on the view gnien by the accnunts.
Independent Examinerfs Statement
In oxneclb?n wlh our ex8min81ion, no matter has come to our 8ttenb'on:
1. thich gives us reasonable causè to believe that in any matèrial respect the requirements
- lo keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 A¢ and
- to prepa￿ accounts which accoyd ￿th the accounb.ng recLYds and to compty with
th8 accounting requiremerlt of the 2011 Act
have not b8en met or
2. to which, in our opinion, attentions sh(NJld b8 drawn to in (xder to enaL4e a proper
understsnding of the ac¢C￿nts to be reach
Gary Eves {FCCA}
Fairway Tax and Accounting Limiled
11C Ajma Road
Snettisham
King's Lynn
Norfolk
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ATEAIEKf OF
AT 30 APRIL 21)24
FIXED ￿￿ErS
3,340
139.&30
138.￿11
Sundry credtto
),3￿}
(30.UI)
109,440
1CÉ.511
NET
112.780
109,821
FUNDS OF THE CHARrr(
General
Designated
111,316
106.T27
TOTAL FUNDS
112.780
109.S21
[S￿ned]

CAMBRIDGE CANCER HELP CENTRE CIO IReglstered Charlty No. 11887451
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
Unrestrfet•d
Funds
R•8trtetèd
Funds
Tota
2024
2023
RECEIPTS
Qranls and Donatlons
Subsuiptons
5.707
5.707
3,(￿6
Donatic¥)s
22,253
22,253
18.324
Fundr￿sIng
43.104
2.000
45.104
35.303
Investment Ineome
Bank Interest
13
676
676
146
TDtsI Receipts
77.740
73,740
56.839
Dlreet Charltable Exp8nditur
M6mb&rs' W81far8
2.966
3.630
6,598
3,782
Accomm(MJation
15.510
15,510
15,594
38.971
38,971
6,946
Office Expenditure
2,598
2,626
Other PayThents
5.992
5.992
6,250
Deprea8tton
1.114
1.114
621
Total Payment
67,151
3,630
70,781
35,821
8urpluslD8fici( of Rec8lpts over payments
4.J89
(1.830)
2,959
21.018
Balance blf al 30 &Wril 2LY23
1[￿.727
3.094
109.821
88,803
Tr8nsfers betsveen funds
Balar￿@ ctt at 30 April 2024
111.318
1,464
112.780
109,821

CPknIBRIDGE eNJicER HELPCEimiE CY)IRe¥*uad Clwrmy NN1118745>
NOTES TO THE ACCOUFITS FOR THEYEARV41)EO 30*PRIL 2014
stnal grD5G ￿+thr4£1£*I£th).
Ftrnd
Fund¥
2024
2023
AnnL*I Subsu*itlon
Monthly Ct>b*nart¥
4.637
4.637
1,070
5.707
830
1006
5,707
The anx>untof9ub90irdN>) É8tth8 (%%rEbL￿ ￿￿mErnbW.
2024
2023
BLqckburn
B Hllon
Black Infvie(* Lld
Dance aass
D￿k
190
375
706
Herts Variety
Imo ChrisknrE 8arclay
Imo Evdyn Wiseman
Imo G Clarke
Imo G G Seade
o lan Reedman
moJWey
Imo M Gamm￿&
3.210
610
819
819
263
263
J&RPuthy
J￿la Evan5
L20Ltd
1(
11Y)
117
1(K)
119
M ￿￿rmanS
Mll¥ &
N&Gryarke
Prol. J S¥r¥Jors
R & A GraDNy
S A &bson
Th$rnp
i(
5.319
5319
Yoga Class
Payrnonl for (Thwapbèsl
Other Donatiwb8 than£1WI
2,490
3,581
5.744
253
5.744
18,324

CNMBRIDGE CANCER HELP CENYRE CIO 1lt4gh*aY4d C￿1 1188T45)
NOTES TOTHE ACCOUXTS FOR THE YE￿ &IDED20APRL2024
2023
Furthtsifwj
IrfDtech Ltd
bridge Community FoJ¥Ja
bridge M8$£*
Ca￿bridg& MoLilityLtd
CaKbridg# RoWCILt
Cwbridg& United FC
Ch8riUe5 Trust
Cole CtrAritabknTrLtst
Cop￿1 Lbj
I￿0
ItK)O
750
750
G Sfflith
ISSUr￿ Lfrj
James McNwl
L￿Ing SF
NFDC L&SC R
10.WO
io.c¥)o
FLwndation
R8Jr(hv HovgrKJ
Rotary Uub5
Ri)tary ClUb-Sa￿￿n Fun Rw*
Shoknrd F￿st
Sc¥Jth Cambs D¢
FurvjFa￿i[￿ Events
2.742
3.ws
778
2.￿9
7.764
2,742
S￿5
Rvje
Quy NBhts
Sae Df
FurvJrak%lng tyVantr*t5 aTrJ
1.814
10.825
41104
45,104
35,303
Fundrai*r¥J by u￿bBr5 a￿1 (*thtwi￿frtsn..
ArtGrwp£236
C Holl(wJay£225
Cambrk*e Half marath(￿ RurwsU.460
CraftGroupW7
G Wombwdl ICF*rity Bdll £737
K thrd£250
Sterthen Gdd S•*th) Fun £
w￿￿n Crpft e1 IS
Fun¢ts
F¢Jnds
2024
2023
9.782
6 *commod￿0
InsuM
Rent
2.947
2.947
3.812
3.062
8.720
Alginteroncrfa88nl￿C(￿LM)
8.Y27
1&$10
8.927
14510
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CAMBRIDGE CANCER HELP CENTRE CIO (Ro91&￿ ClMr*y 11ÈB745)
NOTE8YOIHE ACCOUNTS FCIiThE W &ItIÈD30 APRIL2024
Tc
2023
2024
38.971
38,971
nd
static￿
108
offi￿ Eouiom&
2.174
2,174
16
I,no
107
2,678
rp
Futk
F¥
20YJ
Pr1r￿r
Adverb￿ng
Professional Fees
Fu￿￿ra￿5ng ExpendthJre
KilctrÈrtwarBISErfIFu[r￿Shi￿￿￿l￿
Sundrigs
1282
1216
1217
1.216
1.668
1.786
119
1.833
75
75
5,992
Fund
AdditKJnB durin9 tho yo
144
3,14
11 Mx•d A8s•ts
2023
F￿tr￿ a5 at 1 May2021
Displ￿￿$ durirrfJ the perK
Adofjllons dunry the perbd
Less Deweckqtson al 25%
1310
1,662
3.144
1,Jto

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NOTE$ TQTHE ACCOVtrIT8 FOA TIIE YE•R EIIDED30APRIL2024
13
(COIF)
cam￿￿gè Bli￿l￿g
Saffrcn Bu1￿1n9
8ank DetKbsrtA¢¢tyJrt
63
18
173
18
173
076
17
146