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cancer is a drag

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, and the general public. Cancer Is A Drag is a registered charity whose purpose is the advancement of health or the saving of lives. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

We hold fundraising Drag Themed events to help us provide financial support to people and their families living with cancer. Money raised is given to our beneficiaries in the form of grants ranging from £100 - £500, depending on circumstance; to support them with living costs, travel, medication, household goods, a treat away or other such items that in some way relieve additional distress.

Fundraising

See where Cancer Is A Drag is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£13,289
Latest Expenditure
£14,630

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 110.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 110.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£13,289£14,6300 / 6
2023£14,463£13,7330 / 4
2022£11,154£11,0370 / 4
2021£6,862£6,8760 / 7
2020£7,679£9,2910 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers