THE HUMMINGBIRD CENTRE
The Hummingbird Centre offers support, complementary therapy and friendship to people affected by cancer. The focus of our activities is to create a place to meet, get information, be pampered and have fun: a space in which to relax, escape daily life pressures and have the opportunity to talk to others who can help support both practically and emotionally.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £116,065, which is below the charity's stated policy target of nine months' expenditure (currently at eight months). The charity reported a surplus for the year, with total income of £272,064 exceeding expenditure of £220,840, resulting in a net increase in reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“As at the financial year end this stands at eight months” — page 6
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- LYNN MARY PRATTchair
- ALAN SMITH
- Ian Critchley
- MECHELLE HARRIS
- PAUL HARRIS
- ROBERT MCMANUS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2026 | £272k | £221k |
| 31/01/2025 | £142k | £216k |
| 31/01/2024 | £209k | £196k |
| 31/01/2023 | £174k | £132k |
| 31/01/2022 | £71k | £71k |
Common questions
Is THE HUMMINGBIRD CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £116,065, which is below the charity's stated policy target of nine months' expenditure (currently at eight months). The charity reported a surplus for the year, with total income of £272,064 exceeding expenditure of £220,840, resulting in a net increase in reserves. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE HUMMINGBIRD CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE HUMMINGBIRD CENTRE as a grant recipient include EXTRA MILE CHALLENGES, DORIS FIELD CHARITABLE TRUST, PINK RIBBON FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTRA MILE CHALLENGES | FY2022 | £2k | |
| EXTRA MILE CHALLENGES | FY2024 | £1k | |
| DORIS FIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | Single payment |
| PINK RIBBON FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £1k | |
| EXTRA MILE CHALLENGES | FY2023 | £891 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/08/2022 | £151k | The Hummingbird Cancer Support & Therapy Centre |
| Postcode Lottery | 27/06/2022 | £25k | Improving Mental Wellbeing of those affected by cancer |
| UK government | 13/08/2020 | £2k | VSCE CMC Fund |