Beat:cancer
Also known as: B:c
We run concerts festivals, club nights and events across the UK, alongside releasing music both physically and digitally.These activities are all in aid of raising funds to then provide grants to cancer research, treatment and care facilities across the UK. We target our grants toward non-profit organisations and non animal testing research.
Activities & Mission
We run concerts festivals, club nights and events across the UK, alongside releasing music both physically and digitally.These activities are all in aid of raising funds to then provide grants to cancer research, treatment and care facilities across the UK. We target our grants toward non-profit organisations and non animal testing research.
Grants
Beat:cancer is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £33,259
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and the advancement of health or the saving of lives
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £31,259 | £33,259 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2024 | £10,492 | £7,030 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £3,072 | £7,981 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £19,712 | £15,129 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2021 | £12,640 | £15,110 | 0 / 15 |
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Frequently asked questions about Beat:cancer
What does Beat:cancer do?
We run concerts festivals, club nights and events across the UK, alongside releasing music both physically and digitally.These activities are all in aid of raising funds to then provide grants to cancer research, treatment and care facilities across the UK. We target our grants toward non-profit organisations and non animal testing research.
How much income did Beat:cancer report in 2025?
Beat:cancer reported total income of £31k and reported expenditure of £33k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Beat:cancer registered as a charity?
Beat:cancer was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 September 2016 as charity number 1169212. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Beat:cancer?
Beat:cancer is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Peter Howard Sawyer. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Beat:cancer operate?
Beat:cancer operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Beat:cancer a registered charity?
Yes — Beat:cancer is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1169212.
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Also Known As
- B:c
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
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