VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST CHARITY
To support the Trusts provision of world class research-led treatment, care and support for patients and families affected by cancer as well as other patients supported by the Trust and those who are involved in the donation of blood or stem cells.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £4.374m, with unrestricted reserves significantly exceeding the stated policy target of four months' planned commitments. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern, supported by a diversified investment portfolio and active risk management procedures.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £4.4m | £3.6m |
| 31/03/2024 | £14.5m | £3.3m |
| 31/03/2023 | £5.0m | £2.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £3.2m | £2.7m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.8m | £2.8m |
Common questions
Is VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £4.374m, with unrestricted reserves significantly exceeding the stated policy target of four months' planned commitments. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern, supported by a diversified investment portfolio and active risk management procedures. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Auditor General for Wales.
Who funds VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST CHARITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST CHARITY as a grant recipient include ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | FY2021 | £429k | Grants to members |
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | FY2023 | £110k | Grants awarded 2023 |
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | FY2022 | £5k | Grant |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| COUNTY AIR AMBULANCE TRUST | 2 | £1.4m |
| PARKINSON'S DISEASE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM | 1 | £169k |
| MABEL COOPER CHARITY | 1 | £122k |
| ROCKCLIFFE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £55k |
| JOHN LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £42k |
| THE J VAN MARS FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| THE A M CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE FRANCIS WINHAM FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- THE CANCER TREATMENT AND RESEARCH TRUST CIO
- ROYAL DEVON UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST CHARITY
- STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL FUND
- THE KAMINI AND VINDI BANGA FAMILY TRUST
- OXFORD HOSPITALS CHARITY
- Merseyside Against Blood Cancers
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST CHARITY | £4.4m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CANCER TREATMENT AND RESEARCH TRUST CIO | £502k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL DEVON UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST CHARITY | £1.9m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL FUND | £930k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE KAMINI AND VINDI BANGA FAMILY TRUST | £3.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| OXFORD HOSPITALS CHARITY | £6.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |