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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

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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

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£21,062,000
Latest Expenditure
£20,224,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 64.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 25% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 67.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 25% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 32.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 24% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £18,429,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £868,000
Investments £1,356,000
Other Income £409,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £13,668,000
Raising Funds £6,556,000
Governance £41,000
Grants to Institutions £10,090,000
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£21,062,000
£20,224,000£13,668,000£20,100,000£4,500,000131 / 791
2024
£18,460,000
£16,766,000£10,795,000£20,180,000£7,900,000126 / 738
2023
£18,715,000
£14,445,000£8,160,000£17,336,000£7,855,000112 / 654
2022
£13,273,000
£13,532,000£8,441,000£12,983,000£11,973,000112 / 600
2021
£12,496,000
£9,307,000£5,404,000£13,219,000£6,047,000106 / 530

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 25% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 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.

Details

Address
Blood Cancer Uk
Suite 31 Bonnington Bond
2 Anderson Place
EDINBURGH
EH6 5NP
Registration Date
27 November 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
216032
Charity Number
216032

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Trustees

Alastair Stirling Boyle
Amir Shah Sethu
Claude Manuel Littner
Fraser Wilson
Jasmine Iona Handford
Jean Liao
Also governs 1 other charity
Juliet Helen Hillier
Louise Morgan Lai
Matthew Dominic WILSON
Megha Kansal
Professor Christine Joyce Harrison
Professor Claire Nicola Harrison

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Bloodwise
  • Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research
  • Leukaemia Research Fund
  • Blood Cancer UK
  • Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research
  • Leukaemia Research

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