REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07604847 (England and Wales)

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1141904

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

FOR

WHITE HOUSE CANCER SUPPORT LIMITED

Page

Report of the Trustees

1

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5

Independent Examiner's Report

6

Statement of Financial Activities

7

Balance Sheet

8

to

9

Notes to the Financial Statements

10

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20

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The objectives of the charity are to relieve cancer patients, their family and friends, through the trauma, diagnosis and treatment of cancer by the provision of practical help and emotional support, and to further the knowledge and understanding of cancer, its treatment and its effects on individuals both clinically and psychologically.

Significant activities

In planning out activities for the year we kept in mind the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit at our trustee meetings. Furthermore, any activities undertaken, or services delivered were carried out in accordance with HM Government's and NHS guidance around the need to protect and safeguard individuals from any threat including the re-occurrence of pandemics such as Coronavirus.

We are a local charity providing bespoke 1-2-1 practical and emotional support to cancer patients and those who care for them. Services include home to hospital transportation, counselling including bereavement counselling, complementary therapies, peer support groups, health and social activities, information & support services including prevention and befriending support. All services are delivered by a small number of paid employees and a dedicated team of 48 volunteers.

With the exception of the transport service, which is available to Dudley residents or those registered with a Dudley GP only, services are available to all cancer patients and those that care for them within the Dudley Metropolitan Borough and the surrounding areas of the Black Country.

Public benefit

The Trustees have complied with the duty in Section 17(5) of the 2011 Charities Act to have due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission in respect of public benefit and in planning the activities for the year, have kept this in mind.

Volunteers

During the period the charity received help from the following number of people:

2025

2024

Administration and general

11

18

Transport

19

17

Therapy and counselling

18

16

Additionally, during the financial year 2024 - 2025, charity received on-site volunteer support from 90 individuals working for Marston's Brewery who for one day during the period, helped to refurbish and re-decorate White House Cancer support premises.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

Through commissioned service, the charity continues to receive financial support from the Black Country Integrated Care Services (ICS) and local Integrated Care Board (ICB) for the home to hospital transportation service. In addition, with funds received from the NHS/Black Country Mental Health Service through Dudley Talking Therapies Plus Programme, during the financial year, the charity received project funding to help relieve emotional pressure and to support the wellbeing of those affected by a cancer diagnosis. Furthermore, from the National Lottery funded initiative "Healthy Communities Together" we continued to receive funds to continue our work in addressing health inequalities in cancer services for various communities and in late March we were nationally recognised for this work, by winning with our Black Country Partners, the ICB/Macmillan Award "Going Above and Beyond" award. Further to this award, our Transport Volunteer Driver Services, won the runners up Team Award for Dudley borough.

Moving forward, both health inequalities and the provision of emotional support will continue to be a priority for the charity. Through existing achievements, we strive to receive further funds from NHS Commissioners to support the continuation of our existing work and services. During the next financial year, we will be developing and disseminating a consultation with both existing and new customers to ensure that all current services continue to meet the needs of customers and where necessary, depending upon the views of customers, will be will looking to develop both existing and potentially providing new services.

Where appropriate, we will continue to seek new and additional funds including the potential leasing out of the lower ground floor of the premises and in accordance with our objectives, all money raised will be used to provide continuous support to those affected by cancer.

GDPR and Data Processing

The charity's cloud-based customer relationship management database (CRM) continues to be fully operational and has significantly reduced the need to retain paper-based records. The system meets all national data protection requirements.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

The funds of the charity at 31 March 2025 were as follows:

£

General Fund (residue)

133,783

Designated Fund (for improvements)

225,000

Restricted Funds (various)

31,818

Endowment Fund -(property)

278,167

668,268

During the previous financial year the charity had a financial deficit linked primarily to continuous increases in the cost of living and particularly, the high cost of overheads for the charity and despite trying to seek additional funding from other sources including continuing to receive wide public support including, regular donations from individuals, legacies, corporations etc., we do envisage this situation to continue for some time to come. Additionally, amongst themselves, charities are experiencing greater competition for funds both locally and nationally and coupled with higher business costs such as increases to national insurance etc., greater demand in general on all services, the overall picture for all charities including White House Cancer Support remains challenging. Moving forward, the charity will continue to deliver on all current projects and will work with the ICB and other partners to meet demand where and when possible. Furthermore, we will continue to seek alternative funds or source alternative solutions to support the overall sustainability of the charity and the services it provides for those affected by cancer.

Principal funding sources

The National Health Service continues to undergo many changes and challenges however, with respect to the commissioning of services, the focus continues to be centred on both system and place-based services with local services being procured and commissioned through the Black Country ICB on behalf of local people. Cancer continues to be one of the main priorities of the health service and although to date, by working with NHS and Voluntary Sector partners we have achieved many great outcomes, particularly with respect to raising awareness of both breast and lung cancers, locally there are various cancer priorities and much more work to do in respect of raising awareness of all cancers, screening opportunities and providing physical and emotional support for all communities continues. From a service perspective, White House Cancer Support transport services continues to receive an annual grant from the NHS plus, due to increasing demand for emotional support, NHS funding has been received in the financial year to help pay for our counselling service and due to the success of this project, we are hopefully that this funding will continue for the foreseeable future.

Additionally, we currently continue to receive funding from the Healthy Communities Together programme to help us in our fight to address health inequalities and again, much of the success of this project can be measured by the increasing number of people attending appointments and by the number of trained community and GP housed cancer champions, operating and supporting various communities across the borough and we are hopeful that due to the success of this work, more lottery funding through the Healthy Communities Together Programme will follow. Overall, the greatest supporters of White House Cancer Support continues to be the general public and local businesses living and operating in and around Dudley. Without their financial support we are in no doubt that the charity would struggle to continue to survive however, we recognise that the generosity of the public at large is only forthcoming because of the services and support the charity has and continues provides to the people of Dudley and beyond.

Investment policy and objectives

The Memorandum & Articles of Association for the charity authorise the trustees to make and hold investments using general funds of the charity. Accordingly, legacies received in recent years are invested through Brewin Dolphin, based in Birmingham, on behalf of the charity and its members, and continue to earn higher returns than would be gained through investing the funds with High Street Banks.

Reserves policy

It is board policy to attempt to maintain a cash reserve equivalent to at least a year's potential expenditure.

Going concern

The charity has no potential problems in continuing its activities in the medium term and has reserves available to meet and address any contingencies that may occur. It is envisaged that the cost of living impact and other threats either locally, nationally and internationally will continue to cause a crisis in funding for all charities including White House Cancer Support, particularly in respect of our investments and the amount the charity earn off these investments. The Board of Directors along with the Chief Executive Officer, will continue to monitor any potential threats.

FUTURE PLANS

In line with the charity's current business plan, where possible we will continue to diversify and expand service provision to meet client demand. Our contract for the transport service has recently been renewed by the Black Country ICB and we will continue to meet the requirements of this service. Due to the current success of our recent partnership with Dudley Talking Therapies Plus, we envisage the continuation of this service to help meet the emotional distress a cancer diagnosis can bring. Additionally, alongside NHS and voluntary sector colleagues, we will continue to work within the Healthy Communities Together project in order to address health inequalities for all communities. We will continue to assess the needs of both those affected by cancer and the suitability of White House services and premises to ensure we are meeting the needs of all.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, Articles of Association (amended pursuant to a special resolution dated 16 September 2014), and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

Trustees are usually appointed by the board during the year, subject to election by members of the company at the next Annual General Meeting (AGM), and then for a term of three years.

Organisational structure

The working names by which the charity is also known are, White House Cancer Support, Cancer Support Dudley, Dudley Cancer Support and Cancer Support.

Induction and training of new trustees

A Trustee induction pack is available to all new trustees. Throughout their term in office, trustees have the power to invite potential trustees onto the board, however, all trustees are to be elected by the members at the following Annual General Meeting.

Key management remuneration

No trustee receives any remuneration, but all professional staff are paid and have the opportunity to be included in the charity pension scheme.

Risk management

The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.

The charity continues to purchase insurance for the trustees and officers of the charity against liability arising from wrongful acts in relation to the charity.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

07604847 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1141904

Registered office

The White House

10 Ednam Road

Dudley

West Midlands

DY1 1JX

Trustees

Mrs T Beese (resigned 13.1.25)

Mrs D R Brownlee

M P Day Caterer

Miss J L Emery

Ms N G Fojan

G P Singh

Mrs L Smith (appointed 6.12.24)

Company Secretary

Ms C M Webb

Independent Examiner

Blackthorns

Chartered Accountants

Admiral House

Waterfront East

Brierley Hill

West Midlands

DY5 1XG

Staff

Chief Officer

Caroline Webb

Transport Officer

Jon Rebello

Information and Support Officer

Kelly Macchiarelli

Reception/administration officers

Diane Lloyd and Sue Cash (Left 18.10.2024)Leanne Dunn (Appointed 06.03.2025)

ASSETS HELD AS TRUSTEE FOR OTHERS

The charitable company acts as sole corporate trustee (with trust corporation status) in respect of the White House Cancer Support Charitable Trust which holds the freehold property known as The White House, 10 Ednam Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DYl lJX from which the charitable company operates.

The objects of the White House Cancer Support Charitable Trust are:

- To relieve cancer patients, their families and their friends resident in the Dudley Metropolitan Borough area and neighbouring areas, of the trauma of the diagnosis and treatment of cancer by the provision of practical help and emotional support.

- To further the knowledge and understanding of cancer, its treatment and its effects, on the patient and their family and friends, both clinically and psychologically.

These objects coincide with those of the charitable company.

The property has been included in fixed assets and is accounted for in the reconciliation of funds to represent that the company controls and manages the property as corporate trustee.

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 18 August 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

Miss J L Emery - Trustee

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of White House Cancer Support Limited ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

1.	accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

2.	the accounts do not accord with those records; or

3.	the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

4.

the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Victoria Brassington BA FCA

Blackthorns

Chartered Accountants

Admiral House

Waterfront East

Brierley Hill

West Midlands

DY5 1XG

19 August 2025

31.3.25

31.3.24

Unrestricted

Restricted

Endowment

Total

Total

funds

funds

fund

funds

funds

Notes

£

£

£

£

£

INCOME AND

ENDOWMENTS FROM

Donations and legacies

65,856

-

-

65,856

70,106

Other trading activities

3

74,078

16,848

-

90,926

107,857

Investment income

4

12,115

-

-

12,115

12,911

Total

152,049

16,848

-

168,897

190,874

EXPENDITURE ON

Raising funds

5

6,772

-

-

6,772

6,115

Charitable activities

Social care

202,564

11,709

-

214,273

226,732

Other

13,482

-

-

13,482

340

Total

222,818

11,709

-

234,527

233,187

Net gains/(losses) on investments

(4,922

)

-

-

(4,922

)

-

NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

(75,691

)

5,139

-

(70,552

)

(42,313

)

RECONCILIATION OF

FUNDS

Total funds brought forward

358,783

31,318

278,167

668,268

710,581

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD

283,092

36,457

278,167

597,716

668,268

31.3.25

31.3.24

Unrestricted

Restricted

Endowment

Total

Total

funds

funds

fund

funds

funds

Notes

£

£

£

£

£

FIXED ASSETS

Tangible assets

10

2,226

-

278,167

280,393

280,921

CURRENT ASSETS

Debtors

11

2,698

-

-

2,698

7,095

Investments

12

258,855

-

-

258,855

317,224

Cash at bank and in hand

267,371

36,457

-

303,828

289,140

528,924

36,457

-

565,381

613,459

CREDITORS

Amounts falling due within one year

13

(248,058

)

-

-

(248,058

)

(226,112

)

NET CURRENT ASSETS

280,866

36,457

-

317,323

387,347

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES

283,092

36,457

278,167

597,716

668,268

NET ASSETS

283,092

36,457

278,167

597,716

668,268

FUNDS

15

Unrestricted funds

283,092

358,783

Restricted funds

36,457

31,318

Endowment funds

278,167

278,167

TOTAL FUNDS

597,716

668,268

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

(a)	ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and

(b)

preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 18 August 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:

J L Emery - Trustee

1.	STATUTORY INFORMATION

White House Cancer Support Limited is a private company, limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, registered number 07604847. Its registered office is The White House, 10 Ednam Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1JX.

The financial statements are presented in Sterling, which is the functional currency of the company.

2.	ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Income from Government and other grants, whether 'capital' grants or 'revenue' grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Non beneficial interest in property

-

not provided

Fixtures and fittings

-

10% on cost

Computer equipment

-

33% on cost

All fixed asset items above £500 are capitalised in the year of purchase.

The freehold property is not depreciated because it is a non beneficial interest as detailed in note 11.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Designated funds are funds that the trustees have designated for a specific purpose.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

Donated goods

Donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised as income when the charity has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use by the charity of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), general volunteer time is not recognised in the the financial statements. Further information regarding their contribution is included in the Trustees' Annual Report.

On receipt, donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market; a corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt.

Investments

Investments are shown at fair value.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include deposits held on call at banks.

Debtors

Short term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment.

Creditors

Short term creditors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment.

Liabilities in the accounts are for costs arising in the year that were unpaid at the balance sheet date.

Going Concern

The accounts are prepared on the going concern basis as the charity has sufficient funds to meet its liabilities for more than the next 12 months.

3.	OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

31.3.25

31.3.24

£

£

Fundraising events

9,277

8,023

Provision of services

76,877

81,361

Sundry income

4,772

18,473

90,926

107,857

4.	INVESTMENT INCOME

31.3.25

31.3.24

£

£

Deposit account interest

418

448

Current asset investment

11,697

12,463

12,115

12,911

5.	RAISING FUNDS

Investment management costs

31.3.25

31.3.24

£

£

Support costs

2,307

2,994

6.	NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):

31.3.25

31.3.24

£

£

Depreciation - owned assets

1,127

1,620

Other operating leases

-

1

Independent examination

1,325

-

7.	TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.

8.	STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

31.3.25

31.3.24

Paid employees

5

5

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

9.	COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted

Restricted

Endowment

Total

funds

funds

fund

funds

£

£

£

£

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM

Donations and legacies

70,106

-

-

70,106

Other trading activities

86,827

21,030

-

107,857

Investment income

12,911

-

-

12,911

Total

169,844

21,030

-

190,874

EXPENDITURE ON

Raising funds

6,115

-

-

6,115

Charitable activities

Social care

213,451

13,281

-

226,732

Other

340

-

-

340

Total

219,906

13,281

-

233,187

NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

(50,062

)

7,749

-

(42,313

)

Transfers between funds

27,733

(27,733

)

-

-

Net movement in funds

(22,329

)

(19,984

)

-

(42,313

)

RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS

Total funds brought forward

381,112

51,302

278,167

710,581

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD

358,783

31,318

278,167

668,268

10.	TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Non

beneficial

interest

Fixtures

in

and

Computer

property

fittings

equipment

Totals

£

£

£

£

COST

At 1 April 2024

278,167

101,000

10,457

389,624

Additions

-

-

599

599

At 31 March 2025

278,167

101,000

11,056

390,223

DEPRECIATION

At 1 April 2024

-

98,289

10,414

108,703

Charge for year

-

1,040

87

1,127

At 31 March 2025

-

99,329

10,501

109,830

NET BOOK VALUE

At 31 March 2025

278,167

1,671

555

280,393

At 31 March 2024

278,167

2,711

43

280,921

The non beneficial interest in property represents the freehold property, The White House, 10 Ednam Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1JX which is held in a charitable trust known as White House Cancer Support Charitable Trust, with the company acting as the sole corporate trustee (with trust corporation status).

11.	DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

31.3.25

31.3.24

£

£

Prepayments and accrued income

2,698

7,095

12.	CURRENT ASSET INVESTMENTS

31.3.25

31.3.24

£

£

Listed investments

258,855

317,224

The investment is with Brewin Dolphin in a managed investment portfolio which is redeemable on demand. It is stated at fair value at the year end.

13.	CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

31.3.25

31.3.24

£

£

Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 14)

238,811

217,712

Trade creditors

657

51

Social security and other taxes

2,344

2,853

Other creditors

696

-

Accrued expenses

5,550

5,496

248,058

226,112

14.

LOANS

An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:

31.3.25

31.3.24

£

£

Amounts falling due within one year on demand:

Bank overdrafts

238,811

217,712

15.	MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Net

movement

At

At 1.4.24

in funds

31.3.25

£

£

£

Unrestricted funds

General fund

133,783

(75,691

)

58,092

Services and property designated fund

225,000

-

225,000

358,783

(75,691

)

283,092

Restricted funds

Healthy Communities Together Project

15,449

-

15,449

Rainbow fund

15,869

219

16,088

Gynae Group

-

100

100

Talking Therapies Plus

-

4,820

4,820

31,318

5,139

36,457

Endowment funds

Property held as corporate trustee

278,167

-

278,167

TOTAL FUNDS

668,268

(70,552

)

597,716