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Bone Cancer Research Trust

Also known as: Bcrt; Bcrt; Bcr; Bone Cancer Research; Team Bones

The Bone Cancer Research Trust's mission is to save lives and improve outcomes for people affected by primary bone cancer by being: the catalyst for pioneering research, the trusted source of information, the voice of the primary bone cancer community and a supportive network for the people affected

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Activities & Mission

The Bone Cancer Research Trust's mission is to save lives and improve outcomes for people affected by primary bone cancer by being: the catalyst for pioneering research, the trusted source of information, the voice of the primary bone cancer community and a supportive network for the people affected

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
£4,192,813
Latest Expenditure
£3,463,544

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 57.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 13% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 69.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 16% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 31.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 13% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,003,647
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £5,897
Investments £183,269
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,406,693
Raising Funds £1,056,851
Governance £31,383
Grants to Institutions £724,249
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£4,192,813
£3,463,544£2,406,693£4,561,737£831,24534 / 58
2023
£2,945,241
£3,244,247£2,245,729£3,601,896£1,140,98631 / 0
2022
£3,866,576
£4,481,656£3,689,405£3,714,139£851,21826 / 0
2021
£4,673,023
£2,828,865£2,259,590£4,859,758£1,635,13620 / 20
2020
£2,756,042
£1,349,681£949,654£2,812,525£1,490,00018 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bone Cancer Research Trust

What does Bone Cancer Research Trust do?

The Bone Cancer Research Trust's mission is to save lives and improve outcomes for people affected by primary bone cancer by being: the catalyst for pioneering research, the trusted source of information, the voice of the primary bone cancer community and a supportive network for the people affected

How much income did Bone Cancer Research Trust report in 2024?

Bone Cancer Research Trust reported total income of £4.19m and reported expenditure of £3.46m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bone Cancer Research Trust?

Bone Cancer Research Trust has a program ratio of 57.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Bone Cancer Research Trust registered as a charity?

Bone Cancer Research Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 December 2014 as charity number 1159590. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Bone Cancer Research Trust?

Bone Cancer Research Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Elston. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bone Cancer Research Trust operate?

Bone Cancer Research Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Bone Cancer Research Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Bone Cancer Research Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159590.

Details

Address
BONE CANCER RESEARCH TRUST
10 FEAST FIELD
HORSFORTH
LEEDS
LS18 4TJ
Registration Date
11 December 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5052157
Charity Number
1159590

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Trustees

David Elston Chair
Andrew Booth
Anthea Martin
Charlene Young
Chris Sutton
Elizabeth Bull
Francesca Robinson
GILLIAN JOHNSTON
Jonathan Stevenson
Margaret Moore
Professor Alison Gartland
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Bernadette Brennan
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Bcrt; Bcrt; Bcr; Bone Cancer Research; Team Bones

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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