PENNY BROHN CANCER CARE
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Next accounts due
2026-08-31 (in 3mo)
Last filed for 2024-11-30
Confirmation statement due
2027-01-24 (in 8mo)
Last made up 2026-01-10
Watchouts
None on the register
Cash
£409K
-29.6% vs 2023
Net assets
£5M
-12% vs 2023
Employees
109
+2.8% vs 2023
Profit before tax
—
Period ending 2024-11-30
Name history
Renamed 3 times since incorporation
- PENNY BROHN CANCER CARE 2006-11-16 → present
- BRISTOL CANCER HELP CENTRE 1995-07-04 → 2006-11-16
- CANCER HELP CENTRE LIMITED(THE) 1984-08-23 → 1995-07-04
- BRISTOL CANCER HELP CENTRE LIMITED 1982-05-17 → 1984-08-23
Net assets
2-year trend · vs Health Care median
Accounts
2-year trend · latest reflected 2024-11-30
| Metric | Trend | 2023-11-30 | 2024-11-30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | — | — | |
| Operating profit | — | — | |
| Profit before tax | — | — | |
| Net profit | £94,734 | -£336,310 | |
| Cash | £580,762 | £409,045 | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | £6,853,199 | £6,098,874 | |
| Net assets | £5,943,899 | £5,230,960 | |
| Equity | £5,943,899 | £5,230,960 | |
| Average employees | 106 | 109 | |
| Wages | £1,667,778 | £1,735,274 |
Values shown as filed in the company's annual accounts. — indicates the figure wasn't present under that line item in that period. About these numbers
Ratios
Computed from the line items above — sparklines read oldest → newest
| Ratio | Trend | 2023-11-30 | 2024-11-30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current ratio | 2.56x | 1.53x |
Margins divide P&L lines by turnover. Gearing is liabilities over total assets. Current ratio is current assets over creditors falling due within one year. Interest cover is operating profit over absolute finance costs. Sector-distribution context coming next.
Audit & accounting basis
- Accounting basis
- FRS 102
- Reporting scope
- Consolidated group
- Auditor
- Burton Sweet Limited
- Audit opinion
- Unqualified (clean)
- Going concern
- Affirmed
“The Trustees have reasonable confidence in the charity's ability to continue operating for at least 12 months beyond the date of this report. The going concern basis of accounting has therefore been applied in preparing the 2024 financial statements.”
Group structure
- PENNY BROHN CANCER CARE · parent
- PB UK Commercial Ltd 100%
Significant events
- “In 2024, Penny Brohn Cancer Care set ambitious goals to expand our support services and reach more individuals affected by cancer...”
- “key highlight was the 9% increase in total clients, bringing the total number of individuals accessing in-person and group support to 2,137.”
- “Like many charities, we faced financial pressures in 2024 but responded with determination and focus. We grew commercial income, increased retail turnover, expanded venue hire, and continued to diversify revenue”
- “2024 was a year of stabilisation and progress. We introduced new services like Personal Planning and Connect, strengthened our counselling and menopause support, and secured national accreditation for our health information.”
- “We are sharpening our strategy and strengthening our identity. With a refreshed leadership team in place, we are focused on embedding Penny Brohn Cancer Care as a nationally respected, proudly Bristol-based brand”
- “most successful Christmas Concert yet, raising £7,500”
- “partner with Bailey of Bristol, who selected Penny Brohn Cancer Care as their charity partner for 2024. ...raised an outstanding £16,167”
- “key partnership in 2024 was with the Bristol Property Agents Association (BPAA), which raised over £20,000”
- “named Bristol Breakfast Rotary's Charity of the Year... received almost £9,000 from the event”
- “launch of Penny Brohn Cancer Care's first-ever summer raffle... raised over £4,300”
- “Autumn Matched Funding Appeal ...reaching an impressive total of £36,000”
Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers
People
14 active · 51 resigned
| Name | Role | Appointed | Born | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVIES, Eleanor | Secretary | 2025-05-16 | — | — |
| BROHN, Jessica Nona | Director | 2020-11-13 | Apr 1970 | British |
| GRAVES, Jacqueline Tania | Director | 2017-03-10 | Oct 1966 | British |
| GREEN, Jonathan | Director | 2021-10-21 | Dec 1966 | British |
| HILL, Amanda Louise | Director | 2024-05-10 | Nov 1970 | British |
| MARCUS, Harvey | Director | 2024-05-10 | Aug 1985 | British |
| NEWTON, Nicola Jane | Director | 2023-05-23 | May 1975 | British |
| PAVLI, Kate | Director | 2023-09-30 | Jul 1972 | British |
| ROSSER, Stephen Jonathan | Director | 2013-04-05 | Sep 1960 | British |
| RUSSELL-SMITH, Charles | Director | 2020-11-13 | Aug 1957 | British |
| SHAH, Bina | Director | 2023-05-23 | Jun 1962 | British |
| TUCKER, Jayne | Director | 2023-12-20 | Aug 1971 | British |
| WALLIS, Emma Claire | Director | 2024-05-10 | May 1980 | British |
| WRIGHT, Bronwen Krystyna | Director | 2024-05-10 | Aug 1975 | British |
Show 51 resigned officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAMBER, Leonard Joseph, Commander | Secretary | 1996-01-26 | 1999-01-31 |
| BERWICK, Glyn | Secretary | 2008-07-23 | 2013-07-31 |
| BOULTON, Gail | Secretary | 2020-11-01 | 2022-12-15 |
| CORNEY, Gillian | Secretary | — | 1992-03-27 |
| DAY, Lisa | Secretary | 2022-12-15 | 2025-05-16 |
| HARPER, Ian Michael | Secretary | 1992-03-27 | 1993-08-19 |
| HEAD, Christopher | Secretary | 1999-02-01 | 2008-01-25 |
| HISCOCK, Claire Elizabeth | Secretary | 2013-08-01 | 2015-05-22 |
| PILKINGTON, Patricia Ann | Secretary | 1993-08-20 | 1996-01-26 |
| QUINN, Geoffrey Peter | Secretary | 2008-01-25 | 2008-07-23 |
| TUCKER, Jayne Dilys Mary | Secretary | 2015-05-22 | 2020-10-31 |
| BARKER, Philip Brian | Director | 1993-10-01 | 1994-12-27 |
| BARLEY, Victor Laurence, Dr | Director | 2002-04-26 | 2023-05-12 |
| BARNES, Francesca | Director | 1999-02-12 | 2019-07-12 |
| BEESTON, Emma Louise | Director | 2011-05-20 | 2016-11-30 |
| BIGGART, Felicity Ann | Director | 2014-01-24 | 2019-09-23 |
| BUTLER, Matthew Nicholas | Director | 2006-09-15 | 2007-10-08 |
| CURRIE, Alastair Matthew James | Director | 2007-03-02 | 2011-09-30 |
| DOYAL, Lesley, Professor | Director | 1992-06-22 | 1994-05-20 |
| FAIRBAIRN, Heather Mary | Director | 2014-05-23 | 2016-07-25 |
| FIRTH, Peter, Rt Rev | Director | 1995-06-02 | 2007-06-08 |
| GRANGER, Rebecca Louise | Director | 2017-03-10 | 2023-05-12 |
| GRIFFITHS, Martin William | Director | 2000-01-28 | 2001-04-06 |
| GROOMBRIDGE, Katherine Elizabeth | Director | 2017-03-10 | 2021-10-20 |
| GUY, Kenneth David | Director | 2013-04-05 | 2022-10-07 |
| HALL, William John | Director | 1992-02-27 | 1992-06-30 |
| HAMILTON-BAILY, Alexander George | Director | 2009-05-29 | 2023-05-12 |
| HOLCOMBE, Alan Ian | Director | 2010-05-28 | 2013-11-21 |
| HOOD, William Nicholas | Director | 1999-04-16 | 2007-11-09 |
| HOWELL, Stephen | Director | 2011-05-20 | 2015-11-30 |
| JONES, Leigh | Director | 2001-06-29 | 2008-11-28 |
| KECHAGIOGLOU, Pinelopi, Dr | Director | 2021-10-21 | 2023-05-12 |
| LYONS, Fergus John Francis | Director | 1998-12-14 | 2007-06-08 |
| MCGILVRAY, Lynda | Director | 1996-10-01 | 2003-11-21 |
| MURISON, Sheila May | Director | 1999-01-01 | 2013-11-21 |
| MURISON, Sheila May | Director | 1995-05-31 | 1997-08-01 |
| NEWBOUND, Maurice Ernest | Director | 1995-10-01 | 1998-08-03 |
| PARASHAR, Fiona Jane | Director | 2009-05-29 | 2017-01-13 |
| PHEBY, Derek Francis Henry, Doctor | Director | 1992-04-14 | 1995-03-17 |
| PILKINGTON, Christopher Frost, The Reverend Canon | Director | — | 1993-10-01 |
| PILKINGTON, Patricia Ann | Director | — | 2013-07-31 |
| POWELL, Stephen Peter | Director | 1998-08-03 | 2000-04-14 |
| ROGAN, Ruth | Director | 2009-05-29 | 2009-07-17 |
| SACOF, David Hugh | Director | — | 1994-12-16 |
| SADDIQ, Mohammed Habedat | Director | 2013-04-05 | 2023-05-22 |
| SAPSED, Caroline Mary | Director | 1999-02-12 | 2020-05-21 |
| TURNER, Ian Michael | Director | 2007-11-09 | 2014-11-20 |
| TURNER, Ian Michael | Director | 2002-04-26 | 2005-04-30 |
| WALLACE, Peter Austin | Director | 1994-12-16 | 1998-08-03 |
| WHITE, Charlotte | Director | 2017-03-10 | 2024-07-12 |
| WRIGHT, Stephen Graham | Director | 2001-09-21 | 2008-11-28 |
Ownership
Persons with significant control
Filing timeline
Last 20 of 264 total filings
| Date | Type | Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2026-02-26 | RP01AP01 | officers | Replacement filing of director appointment with name | |
| 2025-08-06 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type group | |
| 2025-06-16 | TM02 | officers | Termination secretary company with name termination date | |
| 2025-06-16 | AP03 | officers | Appoint person secretary company with name date | |
| 2025-01-27 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2024-11-25 | CH01 | officers | Change person director company with change date | |
| 2024-09-05 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type group | |
| 2024-07-19 | CH01 | officers | Change person director company with change date | |
| 2024-07-19 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2024-06-17 | CH01 | officers | Change person director company with change date | |
| 2024-06-14 | CH01 | officers | Change person director company with change date | |
| 2024-05-24 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-05-24 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-05-24 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-05-23 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-01-16 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2024-01-02 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2023-10-09 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2023-08-24 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type group |
Public-record activity
Raw counts from Companies House — last 12–24 months
- Filings
- 5
- Capital events
- 0
- Officers appointed
- 1
- Officers resigned
- 1
last 12 months
last 24 months
last 12 months
last 12 months
Direct counts from the register. No score, no rating — see the Filing timeline for the underlying events.
Year-on-year
FY2023 → FY2024 · period ending 2024-11-30 vs 2023-11-30
-
Turnover
—
Not reported
-
Cash
-29.6%
£580,762 £409,045
-
Net assets
-12%
£5,943,899 £5,230,960
-
Employees
+2.8%
106 109
-
Wages
+4%
£1,667,778 £1,735,274
Each % is (latest − prior) ÷ |prior| for the line item as filed. Periods don't have to be exactly 12 months apart — a long or short period (typical around incorporation or year-end changes) will distort the comparison. Lines a company doesn't report are omitted. About these numbers