BOURNEMOUTH AND DISTRICT CANCER FOUNDATION
General Charitable Purpose For the prevention or relief of poverty. Grants of money.Provision of items (either outright or on loan) Payment for services such as essential House decorating. furniture, bedding, clothing, food, kitchen appliances,grants for Cancer fundraising, and Requests from Bournemouth Hospital for the relief of patient's wellbeing.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated with unrestricted funds of £63,550 at the year end, a decrease from £80,650 the previous year. The trustees acknowledge a reserves policy to cover six months of running expenses, and the current unrestricted funds are sufficient to meet this stated target. The charity reported a net expenditure for the year, primarily driven by charitable activities and grants.
What the accounts disclose
“F Perry- Symes, a Trustee, was paid £12,221 (2023 - £13,305) in the year.” — page 14
“We operate a reserves policy to ensure we have sufficient cash reserves to cover six months running expenses for the shop and stores.” — page 6
“F Perry- Symes, a Trustee, was paid £12,221 (2023 - £13,305) in the year. The payment was based on a percentage of the sales made in the charity shop.” — page 14
“F Perry- Symes, a Trustee, was paid £12,221 (2023 - £13,305) in the year. The payment was based on a percentage of the sales made in the charity shop.” — page 14
“Additionally the wife of a Trustee, was paid £1,450 (2023 - £1,100) for accountancy work during the year.” — page 18
“F Perry- Symes, a Trustee, was paid £12,221 (2023 - £13,305) in the year. The payment was based on a percentage of the sales made in the charity shop.” — page 14
“Additionally the wife of a Trustee, was paid £1,450 (2023 - £1,100) for accountancy work during the year.” — page 18
“Accounts were filed at Companies House without an Independent Examiner's report and in a format that was not available to a Charity.” — page 9
“The following payments were not made in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011:F Perry-Symes, a Trustee, was paid £12,221 in the year.” — page 9
“Accounts were filed at Companies House without an Independent Examiner's report and in a format that was not available to a Charity.” — page 9
“The following payments were not made in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011:F Perry-Symes, a Trustee, was paid £12,221 in the year.” — page 9
Trustees
- Estelle Maxine Wilson
- Fiona Perry-Symes
- Matthew Jake Barnett
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2024 | £67k | £64k |
| 31/05/2023 | £79k | £68k |
| 31/05/2022 | £85k | £76k |
| 31/05/2021 | £96k | £57k |
Common questions
Is BOURNEMOUTH AND DISTRICT CANCER FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated with unrestricted funds of £63,550 at the year end, a decrease from £80,650 the previous year. The trustees acknowledge a reserves policy to cover six months of running expenses, and the current unrestricted funds are sufficient to meet this stated target. The charity reported a net expenditure for the year, primarily driven by charitable activities and grants. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of BOURNEMOUTH AND DISTRICT CANCER FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £10,001 - £20,000 band.