Bowel Cancer UK
Also known as: Bowel Cancer Concern, Colon Cancer Concern, The Bowel Cancer Charity
Bowel Cancer UK aims to save lives and improve the quality of life for all those affected by bowel cancer.
Activities & Mission
Bowel Cancer UK aims to save lives and improve the quality of life for all those affected by bowel cancer.
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.
Country
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 70% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £6,626,237 | £9,278,791 | £6,532,817 | £3,456,072 | £1,160,688 | 95 / 101 |
| 2023 | £7,067,007 | £6,076,316 | £3,922,197 | £6,108,626 | £4,958,510 | 82 / 50 |
| 2022 | £6,258,805 | £4,776,698 | £2,989,816 | £5,117,935 | £1,686,116 | 55 / 100 |
| 2021 | £5,307,924 | £3,535,951 | £2,179,982 | £3,635,828 | £2,883,176 | 41 / 90 |
| 2020 | £4,590,971 | £4,099,657 | £2,860,876 | £2,280,256 | £1,856,245 | 55 / 130 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bowel Cancer UK
What does Bowel Cancer UK do?
Bowel Cancer UK aims to save lives and improve the quality of life for all those affected by bowel cancer.
How much income did Bowel Cancer UK report in 2024?
Bowel Cancer UK reported total income of £6.63m and reported expenditure of £9.28m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bowel Cancer UK?
Bowel Cancer UK has a program ratio of 98.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 70% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bowel Cancer UK registered as a charity?
Bowel Cancer UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 August 1998 as charity number 1071038. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Bowel Cancer UK?
Bowel Cancer UK is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Damien Marmion. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bowel Cancer UK operate?
Bowel Cancer UK operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Bowel Cancer UK a registered charity?
Yes — Bowel Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1071038.
Details
Edinburgh House
170 Kennington Lane
LONDON
SE11 5DP
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Bowel Cancer Concern
- Colon Cancer Concern
- The Bowel Cancer Charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated