WORCESTERSHIRE BREAST UNIT HAVEN
The charity provides support in cases of medical, financial emotional or practical need for:- Anyone resident in Worcestershire who are suffering from or at risk of suffering from Breast Cancer- Their families and dependants- To support scientific research into the causes of breast cancer and publish results that are useful- To otherwise relieve sickness by prevention or treatment
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £53,511 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £421,379 to £367,868. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of approximately £72,000 to cover future overheads, and the unrestricted reserves stood at £237,126, which is above this target. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“the Trustees have agreed that the charity should aim to retain a reserve of circa £72,000 to cover future overheads and known liabilities.”
“Payment of £2,100 was made to Luke Thrush, brother of trustee Mr Stephen Thrush. These were for artwork for Kidderminster Breast imaging unit.” — page 23
Funders the charity credits
- High Sheriff
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/12/2018)
Trustees
- DAWN EMMA OLIVER
- Dr Penelope Haggett
- FIONA ELIZABETH CHARNY
- Kathleen Leather
- Lorraine Preece
- Natalie Jane Wurmli
- Nicola Jayne O'Hara
- Patricia Louise Dunn-Massey
- Steven Thrush
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £256k | £309k |
| 29/02/2024 | £212k | £277k |
| 28/02/2023 | £154k | £139k |
| 28/02/2022 | £229k | £64k |
| 28/02/2021 | £187k | £66k |
Common questions
Is WORCESTERSHIRE BREAST UNIT HAVEN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £53,511 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £421,379 to £367,868. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of approximately £72,000 to cover future overheads, and the unrestricted reserves stood at £237,126, which is above this target. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WORCESTERSHIRE BREAST UNIT HAVEN?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WORCESTERSHIRE BREAST UNIT HAVEN as a grant recipient include YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, QUEEN ELIZABETH ALMSHOUSES.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k | |
| QUEEN ELIZABETH ALMSHOUSES | FY2024 | £2k | Relief of poverty and hardship and general benefit of the inhabitants of Worcester |