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The Fountain Centre

Also known as: The Fountain Centre (guildford) Limited

The Fountain Centre aims to enable cancer patients and others with similar chronic illnesses, and their families to regain control of their lives by empowering them with information and support. We offer a wide range of complementary therapies, group classes and counselling.

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Activities & Mission

The Fountain Centre aims to enable cancer patients and others with similar chronic illnesses, and their families to regain control of their lives by empowering them with information and support. We offer a wide range of complementary therapies, group classes and counselling.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£784,405
Latest Expenditure
£640,824

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 66.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 81.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 19.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £699,020
Charitable Activities £9,868
Other Trading £0
Investments £26,140
Other Income £49,377

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £521,262
Raising Funds £119,562
Governance £5,554
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£784,405
£640,824£521,262£1,041,376£451,28714 / 90
2023
£634,352
£579,710£492,748£883,861£426,80013 / 100
2022
£580,445
£504,908£444,284£805,157£633,8960 / 75
2021
£122,139
£230,7150 / 70
2020
£520,492
£357,812£312,001£867,377£738,4610 / 80

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Fountain Centre

What does The Fountain Centre do?

The Fountain Centre aims to enable cancer patients and others with similar chronic illnesses, and their families to regain control of their lives by empowering them with information and support. We offer a wide range of complementary therapies, group classes and counselling.

How much income did The Fountain Centre report in 2024?

The Fountain Centre reported total income of £784k and reported expenditure of £641k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Fountain Centre registered as a charity?

The Fountain Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 October 2001 as charity number 1089086. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs The Fountain Centre?

The Fountain Centre is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nigel Anthony Hobson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Fountain Centre operate?

The Fountain Centre operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Fountain Centre a registered charity?

Yes — The Fountain Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1089086.

Details

Address
The Fountain Centre
Royal Surrey County Hospital
Egerton Rd
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Registration Date
26 October 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3982973
Charity Number
1089086

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Trustees

Nigel Anthony Hobson Chair
Diana Roberts
Douglas Edward Clark Hudson
Dr Janice Evelyn Whitby
Matt Jarratt
MRS MONICA JANE SIMPSON (PREVIOUSLY ROWL
Virginie Kan
WYN ROBERTS

Also Known As

  • The Fountain Centre
  • The Fountain Centre (guildford) Limited

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30 July 2026
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