OXFORD BREAST BUDDY GROUP
Provide information to people affected by breast cancer through talks from specialist speakers on aspects on living in survivor-ship phase of breast cancer. Signposting people to other local support services. Providing informal opportunities for people to talk about their experience. Providing psychological support for those going through diagnosis and treatment stage.
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TO PROVIDE RELIEF AND PRESERVE HEALTH FOR PERSONS SUFFERING FROM BREAST CANCER IN THE OXFORDSHIRE AREA BY MEANS OF, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING, SUPPORT, ADVICE (INCLUDING TELEPHONE ADVICE SERVICE), EDUCATION AND INFORMATION NOT NORMALLY PROVIDED BY THE STATUTORY AUTHORITIES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £27,664.08 to £1,584.58 due to a net deficit of £26,079.50. Total expenditure of £76,378.86 significantly exceeded total incoming resources of £71,184.02. The charity holds total net assets of £31,841.56, comprising £1,584.58 in unrestricted funds and £30,256.98 in restricted funds.
What the accounts disclose
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/11/2025
- Volunteers: 2
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/11/2024
- Volunteers: 10
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/11/2023
- Volunteers: 2
Trustees
- Angela Unsworth
- Helen Cavendish
- Karoona Ramah
- PG ROY
- Rebekah Daisy Jane Stoddart
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £36k | £76k |
| 30/11/2024 | £74k | £63k |
| 30/11/2023 | £62k | £31k |
| 30/11/2022 | £7k | £17k |
| 30/11/2021 | £3k | £17k |
Common questions
Is OXFORD BREAST BUDDY GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £27,664.08 to £1,584.58 due to a net deficit of £26,079.50. Total expenditure of £76,378.86 significantly exceeded total incoming resources of £71,184.02. The charity holds total net assets of £31,841.56, comprising £1,584.58 in unrestricted funds and £30,256.98 in restricted funds. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds OXFORD BREAST BUDDY GROUP?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OXFORD BREAST BUDDY GROUP as a grant recipient include THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST, COLEFAX CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | Medical, Health and Sickness |
| COLEFAX CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PINK RIBBON FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
| YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- BREAST CANCER HOPE
- LADY MCADDEN BREAST CANCER TRUST
- BREAST CANCER SUPPORT
- BOOT OUT BREAST CANCER
- LADIES FIGHTING BREAST CANCER CHARITABLE TRUST
- BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AID (BCRA)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OXFORD BREAST BUDDY GROUP | £36k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BREAST CANCER HOPE | £56k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LADY MCADDEN BREAST CANCER TRUST | £299k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| BREAST CANCER SUPPORT | £244k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BOOT OUT BREAST CANCER | £108k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LADIES FIGHTING BREAST CANCER CHARITABLE TRUST | £233k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |