Cambridge Cancer Help Centre CIO (Registered Charity No. 1188745) Annual Report and Accounts For the year ended 30 April 2025 FAIRWAY Tax and Accountlng Pagel
Cambridge Cancer Help Centre CIO Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 30 April 2025 The Trustees of Cambridge Cancer Help Centre (the Centrel present their annual report together with the financial statements of the CIO for the year ended 30 April 2025. The administrative information forms part of this report. Charily Objectives The mission of the Cambridge Cancer Help Centre, ICCHCI is to improve the quality of life for people suffering from cancer along with their relatives and carers. This is achieved through teaching relaxation techniques, by counselling and by offering practical along with pastoral care support, but not medical advice. The Centre offers a wide range of complementary therapies and courses that focus on individuals, wellbeing, social activities and the opportunity to take part in activities such art and craft groups, dance and fitness exercise, yoga and tai chi, to name a few. The Trustees have referred to the guidance in the Charity Commission's general guidance on Public Benefit when reviewing its Aims and Objectives 8nd in planning the Centre's current and future activities. We believe that the activities ot the Centre clearly demonstrate a direct public benefit. Review ofthe lastyear Events & activities. This year has been an exceptional year with numerous and successful events, activities and outings. We have introduced new support groups, fitness sessions, workshops and activities. Our membership numbers are growing, with the charity now supportingover 400 people each year. Direct supportto members We are also now in a position where we can offer a taxi service to those that would not otherwise be able to access our support and services. Social events A mernbers. trip to Stamford was so successful and popular we will be organising further trips which will communicate these as soon as they have been arranged. Supporting individuals Living with Cancer at the Centre We continue to build on our relationships with hospital teams and will also be focussing on building our connections with organisations such a8 Maggie's. Ioc81 GP practices and other Charities. We continue to deliver the"Macmillan Hope" and "Take Control" courses at the Centre,. this year our focus has been on delivering the 2-session course, Take Control which has proved popular. A dietician from Addenbrookes has given several informative talks. The Breast Cancer Now'moving Forward, course for ladies with primary breast cancer has been very successful with more courses planned for the rest of the year. The relaxation sessions Continue to be popular online and at the Centre. Time is allocated to'Talking Together, at the beginning of each session. Page 2
This year we have organised a Fatigue Management workshop and Anxiety workshop for Centre members, both of which were delivered by an experien¢e(J Occupational Therapist. There are plans to offer further workshops in the autumn. Exercise classes which include Dance, Tai Chi and Yoga continue to be successful with a full programme delivered regularly at the Centre. The Complementary Therapy and Counselling Sessions are always very popular. New therapists have been recruited to assist with the continuing demand. We owe an immense debt of gratitude to all the volunteer Therapists and Counsellors for giving their time 8nd expertise to the Centre. Collaborative Support I workshops We continue to work jointly with Macmillan and the CUH Cancer Information team, and now regularly deliver the Look Good Feel Better sessions at the Centre. This year we have also introduced Nina's miniature Canvas Art Workshops and Cheryl's 3D Sculpture event with some very talented members participating. Future art workshops are planned. A'meet the Therapists, event took place this year which was an informative session giving members a chance to learn about Complementary therapies. Patlent and Carer's Support Groups Support Groups for people with specific cancers and 8 Carer's support group continue to be offered at the Centre monthly. The groups Support the following cancer8= urostomy, gynae, prostate, lymphoma, breast, myeloma and a newgroup Livingwith Cancerthat covers all other cancers. This list is not exhaustive. Breast Cancer Now, has started a secondary breast cancer support group at the Centre, continuing our collaboration with this charity. Volunteer Team The Centre relies enormously on a dedicated team of volunteers who undertake a range of tasks vit81 to its smooth running. We thank all the wonderful therapists, volunteers and course facilitators for their dedication to the Centre. Their continued support is massively appreciated. Looking forward As fundraising from Trusts 8nd Foundations becomes increasingly difficult year on year. the Centre will continue to nurture relationships with local businesses, charities and expand our fundraising events. Plans are well underway for a second cycle event which raises not only incredible income, but great awareness of the Centre. Keen to expand the activities of the Centre, the Manager is investigating the possibility of providing a small gym for members, use, a quiet welcoming space away from the usual pumping iron nature of standard gyms which may be considered less suited to people with cancer and post-surgical scars. Finanoial Review Successes in fundraising, particularly the first cycle event, has led to an increase in income to £104,732 12024.. £73,740). A breakdown of fundraising income and donations can be found in notes 3 and 4 to the accounts. Despite a small increase in costs there was an overall surplus for the year of £15,80512024'. £2,959) Page 3
Reserves policy The T¥ustees have reviewed the reserves policy. The Trustees recognise the reliance on fundTaising to ensure the Gentre can continue to operate. To buffer against any future instability such as the last pandemic, the Trustees have set aside funds to cover one year's operating costs. currently £90,000 in 8"Continuing Operations" designated tund. To be able to explore other ways to expand the activities the Centre provides, either geographically or practically the Trustees have set up an Expanding Reach designated fund, allosmng an initial investment in this plan of £20,000. Matched funding for this will be sought. The general unrestrl¢ted reserve at the year end was £17.54112024'. £111.3161 Structure, Governance and Management The Board of Trustees are responsible for all aspect5 01 the Centre's activity. Trustees are elected annually at the Annual General Meeting. C8sug1 vacancies may be filled by the Board who may also CO- opt individuals to support specific activities and project streams. In aodltlon, the B08rd may appolnr AOvisorSJ people who bring specific skill and experience. in an ongoing capacityto enhance the management and goveinance ofthe Centre. Policy is detefmined and Oblectives are set bythe Commlttee of Manogement which 18 made up of the Board of Trustees, Advisors and the Centre Manager. At the last AGM120241 Ted Sage expressed his intention to step down from his long standing duties 98 Chairman to the Board of Trustees. I had been asked to join the board wlth a view of supporting Ted and potcntiolly succeeding him a3 Chsir at the 2025 AGM. Unfortunately, du¢ to illness Ted had to step down early 8nd l assumed the role of Ch8ir with Ted kindly becoming Immediate P8St Chairman IIPCI supporting m8. which he has done admirably. 8nd for whlch I thank him. the rest of trustees 8nd Centre managerjulie. fortheir immense support over the year. On behalf of the Bo8rd, we would Ilke to thank everyone fortheir support. Graham Howell Chair of Trustees Page4
Cambridge Cancer Help Centre Administrative Information Registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation 25 March 2020 Charity number 1188745 Registered address 120 Cambridge Road, Greatshelford, Cambridge CB22 5JT Trustees Richard Dickson Arthur Gibbons Stephen Gold Janet Hickman Grah8m Howell Robertjackson Claire Mackenzie Edward Sage Hilary Seaward (Chairl (Treasurer) Advisor Nickwright Patron Prof RobertThomas Bank HSBC, Cambridge Cityoffice, PO Box 85, Cambridge CB2 3HZ Website Manager Accountant FairwayTax and Accounting, 11c Alma Road, Snettisham, Norfolk PE317NY Page 5
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES, OF CAMBRIDGE CANCER HELP CENTRE CIO We report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 April 2025, which consist of the stslement of assets and liabilities, the statement of receipts and payments and the notes to the accounts. This report is made solely to the charity's trustees,, as a body, in aecordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. Our work has been undertaken so that we might slate lo the charity's trustees, those matters we are required to state lo them in this report and for no other purpose To the fullest extent permitted by law we do not accept lo assume responsibility lo anyone other than the charity and the charity's members as a body for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. Respective responsibilities of Trustees, and Examiner As the charity's Iruslees, you are responsible for the preparation of accounts,. you consider that the audit requirement of Section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 (The 2011 Act) does not apply. It is our SponSibl11t1eS to stale, on the basis on procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under Section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act, whether particular matters have come to our attention. Basis of Independent Examinerfs Report Our examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual items 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 in any audit, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent Examiner's Statement In connection with our examination, no maller has come lo our attention.. 1. which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance wth Section 130 of the 2011 A¢l', and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and lo comply with the accounting requirement of the 2011 Act have not been met., or 2. to which, in our opinion, attentions should be drawn to in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached Gary Eves IFCCAI FaiaY Tax and Accounting Limited 11C Alma Road Snettisham King's Lynn Norfolk PE317NY 10 September 2025 Page 6
CAMBRIDGE CANCER HELP CENTRE CIO IRoglst8rod Charlty No. 11887451 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 39 APRIL 2025 RtrIcted Funds Rostrlcted Funds Fund5 Funds Funds 2025 7•F7+ 2025 2025 2024 7024 2024 INCOME FROM Subsuiplions 7,383 7,383 5.707 5,707 Donations 18,429 18,429 22.253 22,253 Fundraising 58,472 19.500 77,972 43.104 2,000 45,104 Bank Interest 948 948 676 676 Totsi Income 85.232 19.500 73,740 EXPENDITURE ON Raising Funds 5,195 5,195 1.833 1,833 Chartsble actlvltlos Members, Welfare 4,812 4.920 9,732 2.966 3,630 6,596 Accommodation 21,054 21,054 15.510 15,510 staff 29,001 15.OOD 44,001 38.971 38,971 Offitr Expenditure 3,718 3,718 2.598 2,598 Olher Payrnents 3,316 3,316 4.159 4,159 Depre8110n 1,114 Cost of Charitable ACtIlieS 63,812 19.920 83,732 65.318 3,630 68,048 Totsl Expenditure 69,007 19.920 88,927 67.151 3,830 70,781 Net Movetnents in Funds 16,225 14201 15,805 4.589 11,6301 2,959 Balance blf al 30 April 2024 1.464 112,780 106.727 3,094 109,821 Ba18ncè clf at 30 Aprll 2025 127,541 1.044 128,585 1,464 112,780
CAMBRIDGE CANCER HELP CENTRE CIO IR8glstsrd ¢hortty No. 11887451 BALANCE SHEET AT 30 APRIL 202$ ed Funds Total Fund Rètstri Funda 2024 Funds 25 Funda 202 Funds 2024 Nots D ASSET TwyiiAe AJsetJ Z.289 3.340 RRENT Bank CuTrnl JntS and Petty C88h 168,212 169.2 13&3e6 139.830 URR T LIABILITIES Sun¢lry Credito 12 142,9401 142,9401 130.3901 130.3S¥)I NETCURRENY 125.272 126.316 107.978 109.440 NET ASSETS 127,547 128.585 1,4e4 112.780 13 G8neral D95n•t80 17.541 110,rxx) 17.541 110,OQO 111,316 111,318 Tata1 unrestric Funds 127,541 127,U1 111,318 111.316 Resldcted Fund& 1.464 1,464 TOTIL FUNDS 127,541 1.044 128.565 1,464 112.780 Isigned] M8mlnr5 of Committeeef ManagemAnt PaBe 8
CAMBRIDGE CANCER HELP CENTRE CIO (Reglstered Chaty No. 1188745 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APFIL 202S 1 Accountin Policies Thas& 8c¢ounis ar& prepared In accordanc&with the Sl&t8m&nl ofRecommend&dPr8¢ti¢& Charilles, as 8ppllcabl8 to Small charities Iwlh gr05s income notexceeding 5D.000>. 2 mom$. Sub8¢rl tloths Llnrestricted Funds Restricted und Total Total 2024 Annuol Subscrlptlon8 Monthty Covenants 6.057 1.326 7,383 6,057 1,326 7,383 4.637 1.070 5,707 The aMtOf subscription 15 al the disuetion of the membpr. 3 Donations Funds Funds 2025 2024 General Donatlons B Bl8¢kbLJm B HIon Black Infotech Ltd Cambridge Wind Band Dance Cbss Dirk Periera Freemasons Imo G ClaTke Imo J Bor Imo M Gammans Imo P Tom&Fernandez J Davthn L2DLld Lymphoma Group M Gourmans Mills & Reeve (soltOrS1 N & G ClaTke Ther8pies Ur051omy A55OC Yog8 Class Other Donations (less than £1001 190 234 375 125 257 1.893 2.495 125 257 1,893 2,495 706 1.290 600 819 440 220 136 263 246 80 100 1.500 700 5.319 900 2.490 5.744 22,2S3 1.OOD 6.208 540 3.431 2.264 18,429 1,000 6,208 540 3,431 2,264 18,429 Pago9
CAMBRIDGE CANCER HELP CENTRE CIO (Reglstered Chaty No. 1188745 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APFIL 202S Unrestricted Restricted Fund Total Total Corwrale Fundrai9 Balsham Plough ilonday Cambridge Communty Ttust Cambridge United FC Cambridge Wind Band Charities Trust Evelyn Trust F Pundde G Smith Gonville Hotel Great Sh&lford Feast James McNeil John Lewis PIC Maunillan Charity NFDC L&SC Rlon Redrow Housing Rolary Clubs Rotsry Club- Sawgion Fun Run South ¢4mb5 DC South C8mbs Rot8ty Club Thri 0W Daffodils Trustees of E E L8 TrUstS of S Gibson 1.500 1.000 1,000 750 257 257 1.000 1.666 3.334 344 3,334 5.000 5,000 212 100 10,DDO 1,000 6,340 10.000 212 100 10.000 5.000 1.000 6.340 1.000 1.500 1.000 2.500 2.000 2.000 2,000 2,000 597 2,000 10000 44,184 2.0 597 2.000 10.000 Fundraising Relats-ng to the Charity cYe Ride AGdd Fourways Plant Ltd Funds Contributed by Cyclists arKI Supporters Galileo Mullimedya Hills Dèmolition K Bose PHD London SalIs IUKI Ltd 100 300 8.286 250 250 360 250 100 300 6,286 250 250 360 250 7500 17,296 14.796 Fundralsing Events Cambridge Hawmarathon Christmas Fair Coffee Moming Concert Fundiaising by Members aNI Supporters Jazz Quiz Nights sa of Goods 3.233 2.821 195 765 5.569 1.068 300 3,233 2,821 195 765 5,$69 1,068 3DD 2541 16,492 2.742 7.764 778 16.492 13.983 $8,472 19.500 77,972 45,104 Fundraising by Members and Supporters in¢lLths generous contributions from:. Craft Group £1,163 C181re Mackenzie's Swim £1,496 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total 4,812 4.920 9,732 6,59$ PagÈ 10
CAMBRIDGE CANCER HELP CENTRE CIO (Reglstered Chaty No. 1188745 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APFIL 202S 6 ACcorrodatson Futhds Fund8 2025 2024 Insurance Rent Electriuty maintenance1canlng1cOsrnabS 3.412 3,412 2.947 5.498 12.143 21,064 5,498 12,143 21,064 3.634 8.927 16,510 7 Staff nrestrlc Futhds R strlc Fund8 Total 2024 2025 29,001 16,000 44,iM)1 38,971 Unrèstri¢ttd Fun Restri¢tod Fund Total 2025 Total 2024 Stationery Tekphone Offi Equipment Postsge 89 859 2.770 89 859 2,770 65 343 2.174 16 2,598 3,718 3,718 Unrèstri¢tÈd Fund5 Restri¢tod Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Printing Advertising Professional Fees Ichenw4relSoft FurnishIngAl0rnMents 1.124 629 1.563 1,124 629 1,$63 1.282 1.216 1.586 75 4,159 3,316 3,316 Unresirl¢ied Fund5 Restrl¢ted Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Additions during the year 840 3,144
CAMBRIDGE CANCER HELP CENTRE CIO (Reglstered Chaty No. 1188745 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APFIL 202S Total Total Fixed Assets 85 at 1 May 2024 DispDgals during the pèriod Additions durino the riod Lass Dapreciaiion 8125.1. Fixed Assets at period end 3,340 1.310 3.144 2,269 J,J40 12 Creditors.. Amounts Fallin Due Within Oneyear Funds Fund8 2025 2024 Trade Credftors Tax and Nl Income Received In Advan Sundrycredilors 8.772 2.684 1.094 30.390 42.940 8,772 2,684 1,094 30,390 42,940 30.390 30.390 13 Funds B lance 110512024 ndl Tran$fers 1041202 Unrestricted Gener 110000 Desionats Continulng Operaiions Extending Reach 90,000 20 000 110,000 90.000 20.000 110.000 1.044 128.686 Restrict1 19.500 104,732 112,780 188,9271 De8lgt)atsd Funds Coniinuing Operalion$- The fu$ are sel 8side to meet one years costs lo ensure the Centre can meetany urE¥pected fLbture events and conlinue to operate. Exlending Reach - The funds are lo expbre ways to eynd the Cenlre's reach and supwrt il offers members. Restrl¢ted Funds- Donations and orants E1Ve0 forspecific purpose usuglly stwIth1n a year. 14 Pa ments to Trustees. No payments were made to Ttustees, expt as repayment of exFndre incutred on behalfofthe Centre. Unrèstrictèd Restrictod Fund Total 202 Total 2024 DepositACut ICOIFI Cambridge Building S¢clety Saffron Building Souety B8nk Depos1iAcnI 179 456 22 291 948 179 456 22 185 300 18 173 676 PagÈ