CANCER LIFELINE SOUTH WEST
To give support to anyone affected by cancer (patients or carer) through the provision of short, residential breaks which include counselling, support and advice and which are free of charge to all-comers. Under exceptional circumstances, support may be provided on a one-to-one basis and/or online.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintained a strategy of fundraising one year in advance, with funding in place for both the 2025 and 2026 deliverables. The charity holds a reserves policy target of £5,000, representing the approximate direct costs of one break. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were disclosed in the filing.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity maintains a reserve of £5K, this being the approximate level of direct costs required to deliver one break. This is the maximum amount of liabilities the charity would incur at any one time.” — page 2
Trustees
- Donna Cook
- Dr Kathleen Elizabeth McCormick
- Emily Almond
- Gary Alan Evans
- Jannette Louise Vaughan
- Juliet Strachan
- Michael Coupe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £28k | £22k |
| 31/12/2024 | £21k | £15k |
| 31/12/2023 | £11k | £18k |
| 31/12/2022 | £12k | £14k |
| 31/12/2021 | £14k | £9k |
Common questions
Is CANCER LIFELINE SOUTH WEST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintained a strategy of fundraising one year in advance, with funding in place for both the 2025 and 2026 deliverables. The charity holds a reserves policy target of £5,000, representing the approximate direct costs of one break. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were disclosed in the filing. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.