BOB CHAMPION CANCER TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall surplus of £31,963 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total unrestricted funds carried forward amounting to £1,893,273. The Trustees confirmed that funds are available and adequate to fulfill obligations, noting a strong balance sheet position supported by listed investments. The filing confirms no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to hold reserves in its General Fund that have not yet been committed or designated for any particular purpose. The Trustees have set aside these reserves in order to protect the future operations of the charity from the effects of any unforeseen variations in its income streams as part of a policy of good financial management practice.” — page 10
“During the year, the charity paid £23,324 (2024: £29,387) to the president of the charity, Mr. Bob Champion, in relation to fees and expenses incurred in fulfilling his duties. The amount outstanding at the year end was £7,095 (2024: £7,274). Bob Champion's retainer has been approved by the Charity Commission.” — page 30
Funders the charity credits
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/12/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (06/07/2023)
Trustees
- Alexandra Embiricos
- Andrew Franklin
- Bridget Rosser
- CAROLLYN JANE ZETTER-WELLS
- Catherine McAleavey
- Catherine Nash
- Luke Arthur Ponsonby
- MICHAEL CATTERMOLE
- Susie Janet Burrage
- TIMOTHY GEORGE FOX
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £555k | £430k |
| 30/06/2024 | £616k | £396k |
| 30/06/2023 | £230k | £330k |
| 30/06/2022 | £338k | £352k |
| 30/06/2021 | £247k | £342k |
Common questions
Is BOB CHAMPION CANCER TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall surplus of £31,963 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total unrestricted funds carried forward amounting to £1,893,273. The Trustees confirmed that funds are available and adequate to fulfill obligations, noting a strong balance sheet position supported by listed investments. The filing confirms no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BOB CHAMPION CANCER TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BOB CHAMPION CANCER TRUST as a grant recipient include THE TUFTON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE TUFTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £100k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BREAST CANCER NOW | 1 | £300k |
| THE FREDDIE GREEN AND FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £35k |
| PHILIP KING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| HOLLYHOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| ROBERT LUFF FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| THE CADOGAN CHARITY | 1 | £10k |
| THE INMAN CHARITY | 1 | £7k |