Blood Cancer UK Research
Also known as: Bloodwise, Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research, Leukaemia Research Fund, Blood Cancer UK, Leukaemia Research
We stop people dying from blood cancer; we make patients' lives better and we stop people from getting blood cancer in the first place. We achieve this by:* revealing how blood cancer works* driving smarter, faster diagnosis* inspiring new treatments and better care* being a voice of influence & championing patients' needs* building communities & sharing understanding
Activities & Mission
We stop people dying from blood cancer; we make patients' lives better and we stop people from getting blood cancer in the first place. We achieve this by:* revealing how blood cancer works* driving smarter, faster diagnosis* inspiring new treatments and better care* being a voice of influence & championing patients' needs* building communities & sharing understanding
Grants
Blood Cancer UK Research is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £10,090,000
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and the general public
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 22% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 165). How is this calculated?
Higher than 26% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 25% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £21,062,000 | £20,224,000 | £13,668,000 | £20,100,000 | £4,500,000 | 131 / 791 |
| 2024 | £18,460,000 | £16,766,000 | £10,795,000 | £20,180,000 | £7,900,000 | 126 / 738 |
| 2023 | £18,715,000 | £14,445,000 | £8,160,000 | £17,336,000 | £7,855,000 | 112 / 654 |
| 2022 | £13,273,000 | £13,532,000 | £8,441,000 | £12,983,000 | £11,973,000 | 112 / 600 |
| 2021 | £12,496,000 | £9,307,000 | £5,404,000 | £13,219,000 | £6,047,000 | 106 / 530 |
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Frequently asked questions about Blood Cancer UK Research
What does Blood Cancer UK Research do?
We stop people dying from blood cancer; we make patients' lives better and we stop people from getting blood cancer in the first place. We achieve this by:* revealing how blood cancer works* driving smarter, faster diagnosis* inspiring new treatments and better care* being a voice of influence & championing patients' needs* building communities & sharing understanding
How much income did Blood Cancer UK Research report in 2025?
Blood Cancer UK Research reported total income of £21.06m and reported expenditure of £20.22m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Blood Cancer UK Research?
Blood Cancer UK Research has a program ratio of 64.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 165 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Blood Cancer UK Research registered as a charity?
Blood Cancer UK Research was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 November 1962 as charity number 216032. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Blood Cancer UK Research?
Blood Cancer UK Research is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Blood Cancer UK Research operate?
Blood Cancer UK Research operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Blood Cancer UK Research a registered charity?
Yes — Blood Cancer UK Research is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 216032.
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Other notable Health charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Bloodwise
- Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research
- Leukaemia Research Fund
- Blood Cancer UK
- Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research
- Leukaemia Research
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated