CANCER COMMUNITY CHEST
To provide holidays, respite care, amenities or equipment to those suffering from cancer or other disease, injuries, infirmities, or disabilities of a life threatening or otherwise debilitating or incapacitating nature affecting their quality of life.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds (deficit) of £22,378 for the year ended 30th June 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds to £37,564. The trustees confirmed that the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis and that no audit was carried out due to small company exemptions. The charity is staffed by unpaid volunteers and relies on shop sales, donations, and recycling for income.
What the accounts disclose
“Shop sales of donated goods 55298” — page 8
“The Trustees agree to hold adequate reserves to :- 1. Protect the continuity of the Charity's work against uncertain future income streams. 2. Provide a buffer for the Charity to find an alternative retail facility should it lose it's tenure of the current premises. 3. Provide the capital needed to finance investment in facilities, equipment, etc. 4 Provide funds to replace assets and/or undertake repairs. 5 Cover for specific liabilities and identifiable risks. 6 Allow the Charity to meet contractual obligations and operational costs.”
Trustees
- MRS C BUCHANANchair
- Edward Graham Jones
- Ena Joan Purling
- Hilary Joan Last
- MARY PATRICIA HENDRIE
- MRS M SMITH
- PEARL LESLEY ELVIN
- Sandra Mckenzie Thynne
- Susan Pope
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £63k | £86k |
| 30/06/2024 | £59k | £64k |
| 30/06/2023 | £56k | £62k |
| 30/06/2022 | £56k | £41k |
| 30/06/2021 | £42k | £31k |
Common questions
Is CANCER COMMUNITY CHEST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds (deficit) of £22,378 for the year ended 30th June 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds to £37,564. The trustees confirmed that the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis and that no audit was carried out due to small company exemptions. The charity is staffed by unpaid volunteers and relies on shop sales, donations, and recycling for income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CANCER COMMUNITY CHEST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CANCER COMMUNITY CHEST as a grant recipient include THE RANWORTH TRUST 1985.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE RANWORTH TRUST 1985 | FY2025 | £3k | Social and Welfare |