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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.

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Activities & Mission

Bowel Cancer UK aims to save lives and improve the quality of life for all those affected by bowel cancer.

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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
£6,573,027
Latest Expenditure
£7,215,702

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 65.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 35.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,325,388
Charitable Activities £1,358
Other Trading £1,168,077
Investments £78,204
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,700,302
Raising Funds £2,515,400
Governance £42,647
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£6,573,027
£7,215,702£4,700,302£2,813,397£1,597,76896 / 444
2024
£6,626,237
£9,278,791£6,532,817£3,456,072£1,160,68895 / 101
2023
£7,067,007
£6,076,316£3,922,197£6,108,626£4,958,51082 / 50
2022
£6,258,805
£4,776,698£2,989,816£5,117,935£1,686,11655 / 100
2021
£5,307,924
£3,535,951£2,179,982£3,635,828£2,883,17641 / 90

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 2025?

Bowel Cancer UK reported total income of £6.57m and reported expenditure of £7.22m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
17 August 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3947767
Charity Number
1071038

Trustees

Dr Damien Marmion Chair
Amit Kotecha
Benjamin Butler
Dr Alastair McKinlay
Also governs 1 other charity
Duncan Rudkin
Husna Grimes
Lindsey Bowser
Michelle Thompson
Owen Watson
Paul Latham
Tim Kerr

Also Known As

  • Bowel Cancer Concern
  • Colon Cancer Concern
  • The Bowel Cancer Charity

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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