Halton Cancer Support Group
To provide a community based welcoming environment where emotional and psychological support is available for people from Halton touched by cancer.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net deficit of £28,731 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £112,566 to £83,835. The trustees state that unrestricted reserves of £47,335 are above the stated policy target of £64,000 (which includes closure costs), though the document notes this figure includes designated funds. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“This level of reserves is equivalent to 4 months of the centre's running costs. This is above the centre's aim of holding £64,000 the equivalent of 6 months running costs and this figure includes the costs of closure.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (21/05/2013)
Trustees
- GORDON BROOKES ELLISchair
- Allison Roberts
- CLAIR PICTON
- David Merrill
- Kenneth Hill
- Kirsty Waite
- MARY GREGSON
- Paul Ian Connolly
- SUSAN MARY PYBUS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £123k | £151k |
| 31/03/2024 | £137k | £133k |
| 31/03/2023 | £182k | £147k |
| 31/03/2022 | £103k | £135k |
| 31/03/2021 | £122k | £134k |
Common questions
Is Halton Cancer Support Group financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net deficit of £28,731 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £112,566 to £83,835. The trustees state that unrestricted reserves of £47,335 are above the stated policy target of £64,000 (which includes closure costs), though the document notes this figure includes designated funds. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/06/2026 | £19k | Wellbeing and community connection for people affected by cancer |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/07/2024 | £12k | Cancer support for children and young people |