Breast Cancer Now
Also known as: Breast Cancer Campaign and Breakthrough Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now, Breast Cancer Care and Breast Canter Now, Breast Cancer Care and Breast Care Now, Project Beacon
We're Breast Cancer Now, the UK's largest breast cancer charity and we're dedicated to funding research into this devastating disease. We're bringing together all those affected by the disease to improve the way we prevent, detect, treat and stop the disease. We believe that if we all act now, by 2050 everyone who develops breast cancer will live.
Activities & Mission
We're Breast Cancer Now, the UK's largest breast cancer charity and we're dedicated to funding research into this devastating disease. We're bringing together all those affected by the disease to improve the way we prevent, detect, treat and stop the disease. We believe that if we all act now, by 2050 everyone who develops breast cancer will live.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 21% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?
Higher than 9% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 5% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £59,270,000 | £66,843,000 | £34,557,000 | £40,471,000 | £40,471,000 | 397 / 800 |
| 2024 | £57,459,000 | £56,287,000 | £30,908,000 | £48,265,000 | £48,265,000 | 360 / 1060 |
| 2023 | £49,579,000 | £53,429,000 | £30,317,000 | £45,090,000 | £45,090,000 | 330 / 688 |
| 2022 | £66,884,000 | £43,991,000 | £22,217,000 | £49,205,000 | £49,205,000 | 294 / 1200 |
| 2021 | £43,022,000 | £34,501,000 | £18,769,000 | £26,434,000 | £26,434,000 | 269 / 1400 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Breast Cancer Now
What does Breast Cancer Now do?
We're Breast Cancer Now, the UK's largest breast cancer charity and we're dedicated to funding research into this devastating disease. We're bringing together all those affected by the disease to improve the way we prevent, detect, treat and stop the disease. We believe that if we all act now, by 2050 everyone who develops breast cancer will live.
How much income did Breast Cancer Now report in 2025?
Breast Cancer Now reported total income of £59.27m and reported expenditure of £66.84m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Breast Cancer Now?
Breast Cancer Now has a program ratio of 58.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Breast Cancer Now registered as a charity?
Breast Cancer Now was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 February 2015 as charity number 1160558. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Breast Cancer Now?
Breast Cancer Now is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Breast Cancer Now operate?
Breast Cancer Now operates across 4 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland, United States and England And Wales.
Is Breast Cancer Now a registered charity?
Yes — Breast Cancer Now is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160558.
Details
The White Chapel Building
10 Whitechapel High Street
London
E1 8QS
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Breast Cancer Campaign and Breakthrough Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now
- Breast Cancer Care and Breast Canter Now
- Breast Cancer Care and Breast Care Now
- Breast Cancer Now
- Project Beacon
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated