Cancer Awareness Trust
Also known as: The Cancer Awareness Trust, The Ellipses Cancer Trust
Our charitable activities focus on providing the public with essential information about cancer that they can easily understand and trust.Specifically, a digital interface where the public can derive an education about cancer, cancer treatments, cancer clinical trials and other such relevant information that will help the public make informed decisions about their health or those of their rela
Activities & Mission
Our charitable activities focus on providing the public with essential information about cancer that they can easily understand and trust.Specifically, a digital interface where the public can derive an education about cancer, cancer treatments, cancer clinical trials and other such relevant information that will help the public make informed decisions about their health or those of their rela
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 Efficiency
Higher than 18% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 2% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 1% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,145,595 | £2,652,144 | £741,902 | -£1,464,588 | £0 | 7 / 0 |
| 2023 | £877,006 | £823,611 | £0 | £41,961 | £0 | 2 / 0 |
| 2022 | £256,346 | £260,737 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £19,055 | £31,781 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cancer Awareness Trust
What does Cancer Awareness Trust do?
Our charitable activities focus on providing the public with essential information about cancer that they can easily understand and trust.Specifically, a digital interface where the public can derive an education about cancer, cancer treatments, cancer clinical trials and other such relevant information that will help the public make informed decisions about their health or those of their rela
How much income did Cancer Awareness Trust report in 2024?
Cancer Awareness Trust reported total income of £1.15m and reported expenditure of £2.65m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cancer Awareness Trust?
Cancer Awareness Trust has a program ratio of 64.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cancer Awareness Trust registered as a charity?
Cancer Awareness Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 December 2018 as charity number 1181054. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs Cancer Awareness Trust?
Cancer Awareness Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Julian Francis Howard. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cancer Awareness Trust operate?
Cancer Awareness Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Cancer Awareness Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Cancer Awareness Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181054.
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Also Known As
- The Cancer Awareness Trust
- The Ellipses Cancer Trust
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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