Solving Kids' Cancer UK
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £424,084 for the year, largely due to research commitments using previously raised funds. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £841,937 represent 8.9 months of undesignated expenditure, which falls within their stated policy target of six to nine months. The filing notes that the charity remains financially robust with tight controls on expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy states that six to nine months of essential running costs should be covered to meet its obligations in the short-term (£567,500-£851,250) based upon the 2025 budget.”
“During the year, the charity paid £600 to Yassine Rhardoud, the husband of member of key management Claire Hislop, for moving and refurbishment costs associated with the move to the new office.”
“The total donations received from 2 trustees (2023: 2) during the year amounted to £2,688 (2023: £1,100).”
“During the year, the charity paid £600 to Yassine Rhardoud, the husband of member of key management Claire Hislop, for moving and refurbishment costs associated with the move to the new office.”
“The total donations received from 2 trustees (2023: 2) during the year amounted to £2,688 (2023: £1,100).”
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Professor Andy Pearson — Chair of Solving Kids' Cancer UK Scientific Advisory Board
- Helen Pearson — Chair, National Neuroblastoma Nursing Group
Funders the charity credits
- Sumo Group
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (23/01/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (03/11/2016)
Trustees
- Alexandra May Austin Lane
- Cameron Miller
- Carl Cavers
- DAVID FRANCOIS COULON
- Dr Aine McCarthy
- Helen Duffy
- Ioannis Topsakalidis
- Nick Bird
- Stewart Alan Leaver
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.9m | £2.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.5m | £3.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £3.0m | £1.9m |
| 31/03/2022 | £3.6m | £2.1m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.3m | £2.3m |
Common questions
Is Solving Kids' Cancer UK financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £424,084 for the year, largely due to research commitments using previously raised funds. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £841,937 represent 8.9 months of undesignated expenditure, which falls within their stated policy target of six to nine months. The filing notes that the charity remains financially robust with tight controls on expenditure. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by SHIPLEYS LLP.
Who funds Solving Kids' Cancer UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Solving Kids' Cancer UK as a grant recipient include CHILDREN WITH CANCER UK, THE TULA TRUST LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHILDREN WITH CANCER UK | FY2024 | £125k |
| THE TULA TRUST LIMITED | FY2024 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ANNANDALE CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £27k |
| SIR SAMUEL SCOTT OF YEWS TRUST | 2 | £15k |
| WARRANT OFFICERS' & SERGEANTS' MESS SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL ENGINEERS | 1 | — |
| THE CRANBROOK FOUNDATION | 1 | £300k |
| PROJECT GIVING BACK | 1 | £287k |
| CLEAN AIR FUND | 1 | £266k |
| THE PENNIES FOUNDATION | 1 | £252k |
| THE TRUE COLOURS TRUST | 1 | £250k |