THE BIG C APPEAL LIMITED
TO ENABLE NORFOLK & WAVENEY TO BE A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE PROVISION OF CANCER SERVICES, AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN CANCER RESEARCH LOCALLY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £284,742 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £2.71 million to £2.43 million. Per the trustees' report, free reserves were £nil after deducting provisions for lease and grant commitments, though unrestricted liquid reserves stood at £1,018,037. The trustees consider the going concern basis appropriate, citing sufficient budgeted income and reserves to continue operations for at least twelve months.
What the accounts disclose
“Between £130,000 - £140,000 1”
“Trustees have reviewed the reserves policy during the year and felt that the previous provision of three months’ running costs estimated at £825,000 including service delivery is still appropriate.” — page 16
“During the year legal advice and services amounting to £600 were provided by Birketts, a firm in which H Cordingley, Trustee, is a partner.” — page 52
“Donations were received amounting to £960 from 2 trustees in the year” — page 52
“During the year legal advice and services amounting to £600 were provided by Birketts, a firm in which H Cordingley, Trustee, is a partner.” — page 52
“Donations were received amounting to £960 from 2 trustees in the year” — page 52
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Bethany Ruth Gammage
- Charles Kenvyn ffrench-Constant
- Denise Margaret Troughton
- Dr Noreen Cushen-Brewster
- Helen Suzanne Cordingley
- Jeremy Bernard Soames
- Marilyn Martin
- Paige Olivia Gouldthorpe
- Robert David Mills
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £3.2m | £3.5m |
| 31/12/2024 | £3.4m | £3.5m |
| 31/12/2023 | £3.0m | £3.3m |
| 31/12/2022 | £3.1m | £2.8m |
| 31/12/2021 | £3.1m | £2.5m |
Common questions
Is THE BIG C APPEAL LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £284,742 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £2.71 million to £2.43 million. Per the trustees' report, free reserves were £nil after deducting provisions for lease and grant commitments, though unrestricted liquid reserves stood at £1,018,037. The trustees consider the going concern basis appropriate, citing sufficient budgeted income and reserves to continue operations for at least twelve months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Lovewell Blake LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE BIG C APPEAL LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £130,001 - £140,000 band.
Who funds THE BIG C APPEAL LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BIG C APPEAL LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED, THE PAUL BASSHAM CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PUBLIC INTEREST FOUNDATION, YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND).
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | FY2022 | £5k | Medical |
| THE PAUL BASSHAM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE PUBLIC INTEREST FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE PAUL BASSHAM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | |
| LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND) | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE CHARLES LITTLEWOOD HILL TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 02/08/2024 | £7k | Exercise for cancer patients particularly in deciles 1-3 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/02/2024 | £15k | Big C Interactive Awareness Events - touring communities helping prevent cancer |
| Sport England | 14/12/2023 | £6k | Walking Football Support Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/05/2020 | £100k | The Big C Covid19 Response |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| NORTH WEST CANCER RESEARCH (INCORPORATING CLATTERBRIDGE CANCER RESEARCH CCR) | 1 | £101k |
| THE BLUSTON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £22k |
| GREENFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £3k |
| THE JENOUR FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE CANCER TREATMENT AND RESEARCH TRUST CIO
- THE BRITISH FRIENDS OF ZICHRON MENACHEM
- THE LLANELLI-DINEFWR HOSPICE APPEAL FUND
- CANCER CARE AND HAEMATOLOGY FUND
- CANCER RESEARCH WALES
- THE CHALLENGE FUND - THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER IN THE EMERGING WORLD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BIG C APPEAL LIMITED | £3.2m | £130,001 - £140,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CANCER TREATMENT AND RESEARCH TRUST CIO | £502k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH FRIENDS OF ZICHRON MENACHEM | £152k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LLANELLI-DINEFWR HOSPICE APPEAL FUND | £157k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CANCER CARE AND HAEMATOLOGY FUND | £108k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CANCER RESEARCH WALES | £5.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |