LIVERPOOL CANCER CARE SELF HELP GROUP
To provide emotional support to people who have been affected by cancer. We offer a variety of services including cancer specific groups, complimentary therapies, counselling, one to one work and welfare benefits advice. Tai Chi and the 'Feel Good Factor' a programme consisting of Art and Music Therapy and Creative Writing, have been introduced recently.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £162,531 from £112,977 in the prior year, resulting in a net surplus of £8,396. Unrestricted reserves rose to £51,190, which the trustees confirm is above their policy target of three months' expenditure (£38,560). The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity has maintained its policy to maintain a reserve in addition to restricted funds equivalent to three months’ expenditure.” — page 6
“Fees amounting to £3,265 (2022 £6,645) were paid to S.Speeden a trustee of the charity. The fees represent services provided to the charity, they do not represent charges in respect of the services he provides as a trustee.” — page 15
“Fees amounting to £3,265 (2022 £6,645) were paid to S.Speeden a trustee of the charity. The fees represent services provided to the charity, they do not represent charges in respect of the services he provides as a trustee. The fees have been agreed and approved by the board of Trustees.” — page 15
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/03/2025)
Trustees
- Linda Mullen
- Martin Maginn
- Nick Taylor
- Nicole Konigs Balfry
- Stuart Lindsay Speeden
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £212k | £170k |
| 31/03/2024 | £119k | £155k |
| 31/03/2023 | £163k | £154k |
| 31/03/2022 | £113k | £136k |
| 31/03/2021 | £156k | £133k |
Common questions
Is LIVERPOOL CANCER CARE SELF HELP GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £162,531 from £112,977 in the prior year, resulting in a net surplus of £8,396. Unrestricted reserves rose to £51,190, which the trustees confirm is above their policy target of three months' expenditure (£38,560). The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LIVERPOOL CANCER CARE SELF HELP GROUP?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LIVERPOOL CANCER CARE SELF HELP GROUP as a grant recipient include THE DWF FOUNDATION, THE HEMBY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DWF FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE HEMBY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/02/2025 | £20k | Individual and Group Therapy |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/04/2024 | £10k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/03/2024 | £120k | Sunflowers Mental Health Services |
| Sport England | 21/07/2023 | £5k | Exercise Rehabilitation to increase health |
| UK government | 21/07/2023 | £5k | ALB-Sport England-Exercise Rehabilitation to increase health |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/06/2023 | £10k | Counselling for Cancer Support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/01/2022 | £10k | Counselling Service |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/10/2020 | £4k | Making Reopening the cancer centre COVID safe |
| Sport England | 01/06/2020 | £5k | COVID-19 CEF |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/03/2019 | £10k | Sunflowers - Counselling Services |