THE MULBERRY CENTRE
Walk-in cancer centre offering support and information services to all people affected by cancer.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operational deficit of £77,000 for the year ended 31 March 2025, which was funded from reserves. Free reserves stood at £240,000, representing 3.7 months of budgeted expenditure, which the trustees note is at the lower end of their target range of three to six months.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received emoluments (excluding employer NI and employer pension costs) between £60,000 and £70,000 during the year” — page 28
“One employee received emoluments (excluding employer NI and employer pension costs) between £60,000 and £70,000 during the year (2024: nil).” — page 28
“National Lottery Community Fund 141” — page 13
“Our aim is to hold free reserves of between three and six months of the operational expenditure expected for the following year.” — page 15
“One of the trustees of The Mulberry Centre is also a director of this firm of solicitors.” — page 10
“During the year ended 31 March 2025, the trustees made donations to the charity of £15,000” — page 34
“One of the trustees of The Mulberry Centre is also a director of this firm of solicitors.” — page 10
“During the year ended 31 March 2025, the trustees made donations to the charity of £15,000” — page 34
Funders the charity credits
- Hounslow Council
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Aileen Murraychair
- Christopher David Bezant
- Dalvinder Randhawa
- Dr Gayatri Shah
- Dr Jacqueline Florence Sinclair
- Heather Loyce Scott Taylor
- Jacqueline Docherty
- Nigel Peter George
- Nina Manpareet Kaur Singh
- Paul James Hugh Dunn
- Philip Richard Martin
- Piers Ronald Allen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £648k | £724k |
| 31/03/2024 | £668k | £670k |
| 31/03/2023 | £708k | £565k |
| 31/03/2022 | £505k | £460k |
| 31/03/2021 | £484k | £435k |
Common questions
Is THE MULBERRY CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operational deficit of £77,000 for the year ended 31 March 2025, which was funded from reserves. Free reserves stood at £240,000, representing 3.7 months of budgeted expenditure, which the trustees note is at the lower end of their target range of three to six months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE MULBERRY CENTRE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE MULBERRY CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MULBERRY CENTRE as a grant recipient include HAMPTON FUEL ALLOTMENT, Richmond Foundation, THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED, THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST, THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMPTON FUEL ALLOTMENT | FY2022 | £45k | Contribution towards core costs including salaries to provide services for people affected by cancer. 15% of new registrations (89 out of 603) and 15% of people |
| HAMPTON FUEL ALLOTMENT | FY2023 | £30k | Advice, therapies, and support for people affected by cancer - salary costs |
| Richmond Foundation | FY2025 | £20k | Project Grant |
| Richmond Foundation | FY2024 | £17k | Grant awarded in 2023/24 |
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | FY2023 | £10k | Physical activity programme |
| THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | Care of Cancer Patients |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £8k | |
| HAMPTON FUEL ALLOTMENT | FY2025 | £7k | Contribution towards core costs — all salaries |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £7k | Christmas Challenge |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | FY2025 | £7k | Medical |
| PINK RIBBON FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £6k | |
| THE ELIZABETH FRANKLAND MOORE AND STAR FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE ELIZABETH FRANKLAND MOORE AND STAR FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | FY2024 | £3k | Physical activity programme |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | Ann Rylands Small Donations |
| LONDON CATALYST | FY2023 | £2k | Memory Tree Café, specialist Dementia project. |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | |
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| PINK RIBBON FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE ELIZABETH FRANKLAND MOORE AND STAR FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £1k | |
| Moto Foundation | FY2022 | £500 | Community Grant |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | FY2021 | — |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercers' Company | 13/05/2026 | £105k | Grant to The Mulberry Centre |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 04/06/2025 | £45k | Grant to The Mulberry Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/08/2022 | £500k | Welcome Assessment and Key Support Services for anyone affected by cancer |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 12/07/2022 | £25k | Grant to The Mulberry Centre |
| Postcode Lottery | 26/03/2022 | £25k | Improving mental wellbeing through our range of support services |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 08/07/2021 | £15k | Grant to Mulberry Centre |
| City Bridge Foundation | 28/07/2020 | £175k | Grant to The Mulberry Centre |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 22/06/2020 | £8k | Grant to The Mulberry Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/04/2019 | £399k | The Mulberry Centre Welcome, Assessment and Support Services Project |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 08/03/2019 | £15k | Grant to Mulberry Centre |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 19/11/2018 | £15k | Grant to Mulberry Centre |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 17/11/2017 | £15k | Grant to Mulberry Centre |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 15/11/2017 | £15k | Grant to Mulberry Centre |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 20/11/2015 | £15k | Grant to Mulberry Centre |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 23/07/2014 | £15k | Grant to Mulberry Centre |