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Ark Cancer Charity

Also known as: Ark Cancer Centre Charity

The Ark Cancer Charity operates locally to enhance the experience of patients receiving cancer treatment at Hampshire Hospitals, through funding wellbeing services which the NHS cannot currently deliver with the aim to support patients with symptoms associated with their cancer from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. We also provide grants to enhance NHS premises for cancer treatment.

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Activities & Mission

The Ark Cancer Charity operates locally to enhance the experience of patients receiving cancer treatment at Hampshire Hospitals, through funding wellbeing services which the NHS cannot currently deliver with the aim to support patients with symptoms associated with their cancer from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. We also provide grants to enhance NHS premises for cancer treatment.

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
£805,819
Latest Expenditure
£2,137,709

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 264.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 99% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 72% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 83% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £688,736
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £34,817
Investments £82,266
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,134,100
Raising Funds £3,609
Governance £3,450
Grants to Institutions £256,276
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
£805,819
£2,137,709£2,134,100£1,324,029£262,0291 / 0
2023
£137,031
£141,7010 / 0
2022
£154,730
£204,7850 / 0
2021
£174,399
£107,1680 / 0
2020
£142,000
£173,0000 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ark Cancer Charity

What does Ark Cancer Charity do?

The Ark Cancer Charity operates locally to enhance the experience of patients receiving cancer treatment at Hampshire Hospitals, through funding wellbeing services which the NHS cannot currently deliver with the aim to support patients with symptoms associated with their cancer from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. We also provide grants to enhance NHS premises for cancer treatment.

How much income did Ark Cancer Charity report in 2024?

Ark Cancer Charity reported total income of £806k and reported expenditure of £2.14m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Ark Cancer Charity?

Ark Cancer Charity has a program ratio of 264.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Ark Cancer Charity registered as a charity?

Ark Cancer Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 2012 as charity number 1149758. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Ark Cancer Charity?

Ark Cancer Charity is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is SANDRA FELL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ark Cancer Charity operate?

Ark Cancer Charity operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Ark Cancer Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Ark Cancer Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149758.

Details

Address
THE ARK CONFERENCE CENTRE
DINWOODIE DRIVE
BASINGSTOKE
RG24 9NN
Registration Date
14 November 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5031568
Charity Number
1149758

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Trustees

SANDRA FELL Chair
Dr Carl Ivan Oliver Brookes
Fenella Welsh MD FRCS
Also governs 1 other charity
Ian Maurice Harrison
ROBERT GEORGE FINLAYSON
Also governs 2 other charities

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Ark Cancer Centre Charity
  • Ark Cancer Charity

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