THE TOM BOWDIDGE YOUTH CANCER FOUNDATION
Registered charity 1156553 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE TOM BOWDIDGE FOUNDATION
Our founding principles are as follows:1. TO PROMOTE THE RELIEF, CARE, WELL-BEING AND REHABILITATION OF TEENAGERS AND YOUNG PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM CANCER, AND THEIR FAMILIES.2. TO CARRY OUT RESEARCH AND PUBLISH ANY USEFUL RESULTS INTO THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF CANCER IN TEENAGERS AND YOUNG PEOPLE.
Causes: General Charitable Purposes · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased by £28,762 to £133,920, while restricted funds rose by £7,250 to £66,113, resulting in total net receipts of £36,012. The charity reports a strong financial footing with total cash funds reaching £200,033 at year-end. The trustees' report highlights a 20% increase in income compared to the previous year despite a challenging economic environment.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: 10% of the annual funds raised (held: £134k)
“The trustees agreed that as soon as it is viable that 10% of the annual funds raised would be deposited in a reserve account.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation (matched by registered charity number).
- Richard Charles Frank Bowdidgechair
- Adam Nicholas Hildred
- Kirk Anthony Wells
- NICCI WALMSLEY
- Sally Lines
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE TOM BOWDIDGE YOUTH CANCER FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased by £28,762 to £133,920, while restricted funds rose by £7,250 to £66,113, resulting in total net receipts of £36,012. The charity reports a strong financial footing with total cash funds reaching £200,033 at year-end. The trustees' report highlights a 20% increase in income compared to the previous year despite a challenging economic environment. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE TOM BOWDIDGE YOUTH CANCER FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE TOM BOWDIDGE YOUTH CANCER FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE BATCHWORTH TRUST, THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION, CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST, SHROPSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE HISCOX FOUNDATION.
Known funders
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