PARENTS ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN WITH TUMOURS AND LEUKAEMIA
Provides support and organises trips, treats and holidays for families of children being treated for cancer or leukaemia at Sheffield Children's Hospital. Supports reseach projects and provides equipment for the ward, clinic and community nurses. PACT house provides accommodation for use by families whilst a child is undergoing treatment at the hospital.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £691,745, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain activities for 18 months of planned expenditure. The charity reports a net incoming resource of £56,734 for the year and confirms adequate resources for going concern. No material uncertainties or risks to continuing operations are disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to 18 months planned expenditure.”
Trustees
- Elizabeth Huntchair
- Arron Mellon-Jameson
- Ciara Maguire
- Dr Daniel Yeomanson
- Dr Victoria Mellon
- Elizabeth Stones
- Jacob Wholey
- Lindsey Thompson
- Lucy Mellon-Jameson
- Nicola Lax
- Rachel Ducker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £304k | £263k |
| 31/03/2024 | £258k | £219k |
| 31/03/2023 | £320k | £177k |
| 31/03/2022 | £123k | £209k |
| 31/03/2021 | £113k | £141k |
Common questions
Is PARENTS ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN WITH TUMOURS AND LEUKAEMIA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £691,745, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain activities for 18 months of planned expenditure. The charity reports a net incoming resource of £56,734 for the year and confirms adequate resources for going concern. No material uncertainties or risks to continuing operations are disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FRAZER TRUST | 3 | £13k |
| THE SIR JAMES ROLL CHARITABLE TRUST | 3 | £6k |
| THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY | 2 | £60k |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £35k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 2 | £18k |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | 2 | £15k |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £11k |
| THE HOSPITAL OF GILBERT, EARL OF SHREWSBURY AT SHEFFIELD | 2 | £11k |
Charities like this
- PRISON ADVICE AND CARE TRUST (PACT)
- THE CHILDREN'S CANCER AND LEUKAEMIA GROUP
- KIDS CANCER CHARITY
- Solving Kids' Cancer UK
- LENNOX CHILDRENS CANCER FUND
- Children's Cancer North
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARENTS ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN WITH TUMOURS AND LEUKAEMIA | £304k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PRISON ADVICE AND CARE TRUST (PACT) | £9.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHILDREN'S CANCER AND LEUKAEMIA GROUP | £4.9m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| KIDS CANCER CHARITY | £663k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Solving Kids' Cancer UK | £2.9m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| LENNOX CHILDRENS CANCER FUND | £1.4m | Under £20,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |