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Breast Cancer Haven

Also known as: The Haven Trust, The Haven

We are a national charity helping people through the experience of breast cancer. We offer information, counselling and complementary therapies through our welcoming Havens and outreach programme. We work alongside the NHS to provide integrated breast cancer care and are committed to undertaking rigorous research to evaluate the effectiveness of our programmes in helping people with breast cancer.

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Activities & Mission

We are a national charity helping people through the experience of breast cancer. We offer information, counselling and complementary therapies through our welcoming Havens and outreach programme. We work alongside the NHS to provide integrated breast cancer care and are committed to undertaking rigorous research to evaluate the effectiveness of our programmes in helping people with breast 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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,401,591
Latest Expenditure
£5,396,497

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 127.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 96% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 33.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 3% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 13.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 33% 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 £1,294,938
Charitable Activities £49,331
Other Trading £57,317
Investments £5
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,788,699
Raising Funds £650,141
Governance £87,152
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £2,957,657

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2021.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2021
£1,401,591
£5,396,497£1,788,699£128,576£128,57641 / 0
2020
£3,800,063
£3,968,144£2,629,233£4,123,482£067 / 112
2019
£2,786,106
£3,643,503£2,365,736£4,221,481£356,74562 / 148
2018
£3,948,772
£3,673,543£2,163,430£5,148,960£5,116,23265 / 156
2017
£2,790,014
£3,040,996£1,878,524£4,873,731£3,747,14355 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Breast Cancer Haven

What does Breast Cancer Haven do?

We are a national charity helping people through the experience of breast cancer. We offer information, counselling and complementary therapies through our welcoming Havens and outreach programme. We work alongside the NHS to provide integrated breast cancer care and are committed to undertaking rigorous research to evaluate the effectiveness of our programmes in helping people with breast cancer.

How much income did Breast Cancer Haven report in 2021?

Breast Cancer Haven reported total income of £1.40m and reported expenditure of £5.40m for the financial year ending 2021, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Breast Cancer Haven?

Breast Cancer Haven has a program ratio of 127.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Breast Cancer Haven registered as a charity?

Breast Cancer Haven was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 April 1997 as charity number 1061726. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Breast Cancer Haven?

Breast Cancer Haven is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Breast Cancer Haven operate?

Breast Cancer Haven operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Breast Cancer Haven a registered charity?

Yes — Breast Cancer Haven is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1061726.

Details

Address
Suite 23
5th Floor
63-66 Hatton Garden
London
EC1N 8LE
Registration Date
9 April 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3078907
Charity Number
1061726

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Trustees

CHRISTOPHER WHITWORTH
Dorinda Hickey
Peter Bell
Prof Ian Edward Smith
PROFESSOR DUDLEY SINNETT
Spencer Leslie

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Haven Trust
  • The Haven

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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