THE CARON KEATING FOUNDATION
The Charity's objects are to raise money for cancer charities, to relieve those persons with cancer, their families and carers.
Objects
THE TRUSTEES MUST APPLY THE INCOME OF THE CHARITY IN FURTHERING THE FOLLOWING OBJECTS ('THE OBJECTS')(I) TO RELIEVE THOSE PERSONS WITH CANCER (IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY THOSE SUFFERING FROM BREAST CANCER), THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS BY SUCH CHARITABLE MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT FROM TIME TO TIME;(II) TO RELIEVE IN CASES OF FINANCIAL NEED THE DEPENDENTS OF SUCH PERSONS OR THOSE THAT HAVE LOST THEIR LIFE TO CANCER (IN PARTICULAR BREAST CANCER);(III) TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE HEALTH OF SUCH PERSONS BY OFFERING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO OTHER CANCER CHARITIES, COMPLIMENTARY HEALTH PRACTITIONERS, SUPPORT GROUPS WORKING WITH CANCER PATIENTS AND TO SUCH OTHER GROUPS OR PERSONS SUPPORTING THOSE SUFFERING FROM CANCER (IN PARTICULAR BREAST CANCER) AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT FROM TIME TO TIME; AND(IV) TO PROMOTE RESEARCH INTO THE CAUSES AND TREATMENT OF CANCER (IN PARTICULAR BREAST CANCER) ON TERMS THAT THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH ARE DISSEMINATED TO THE PUBLIC.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £310,207, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain the charity's activities and support for the following year. The charity reported a net expenditure of £12,064, resulting in a decrease in fund balances from the previous year. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between six and twelve month’s expenditure” — page 7
“Charles Hunniford (the brother of one of the trustees, Gloria Hunniford) received £4,000 (2024 £5,000) during the year in respect of the IT services he provides and for the processing of the Foundation's donations. Gloria Hunniford was reimbursed £2,500 for travelling and other expenses incurred in the year.” — page 16
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- MARY WINIFRED GLORIA HUNNIFORDchair
- MICHAEL DON KEATING
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £28k | £40k |
| 31/03/2024 | £102k | £204k |
| 31/03/2023 | £97k | £64k |
| 31/03/2022 | £61k | £157k |
| 31/03/2021 | £24k | £542 |
Common questions
Is THE CARON KEATING FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £310,207, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain the charity's activities and support for the following year. The charity reported a net expenditure of £12,064, resulting in a decrease in fund balances from the previous year. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.