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Cancer Research Wales

Also known as: Crw, Ymchwil Canser Cymru

The objects of Cancer Research Wales are, for the benefit of the public, to relieve sickness and promote good health by advancing knowledge and understanding of cancer and its possible treatment and prevention techniques, providing and supporting facilities for high quality cancer research in Wales.

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Activities & Mission

The objects of Cancer Research Wales are, for the benefit of the public, to relieve sickness and promote good health by advancing knowledge and understanding of cancer and its possible treatment and prevention techniques, providing and supporting facilities for high quality cancer research in Wales.

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,274,101
Latest Expenditure
£4,627,349

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 68.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 62.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 37.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,956,408
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £2,095,902
Investments £221,791
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,909,683
Raising Funds £1,717,666
Governance £33,212
Grants to Institutions £2,101,830
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
£4,274,101
£4,627,349£2,909,683£6,517,459£1,500,00050 / 200
2024
£4,366,629
£2,233,169£1,080,389£6,748,354£5,529,71735 / 200
2023
£3,766,815
£4,033,549£2,979,385£4,359,884£4,359,88429 / 90
2022
£2,239,100
£2,586,858£1,921,567£4,988,130£4,642,61023 / 98
2021
£2,215,011
£1,475,906£892,092£5,316,117£4,928,43519 / 250

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cancer Research Wales

What does Cancer Research Wales do?

The objects of Cancer Research Wales are, for the benefit of the public, to relieve sickness and promote good health by advancing knowledge and understanding of cancer and its possible treatment and prevention techniques, providing and supporting facilities for high quality cancer research in Wales.

How much income did Cancer Research Wales report in 2025?

Cancer Research Wales reported total income of £4.27m and reported expenditure of £4.63m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cancer Research Wales registered as a charity?

Cancer Research Wales was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 May 2016 as charity number 1167290. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Cancer Research Wales?

Cancer Research Wales is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is GAVIN MOORE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cancer Research Wales operate?

Cancer Research Wales operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Cancer Research Wales a registered charity?

Yes — Cancer Research Wales is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1167290.

Details

Address
Cancer Research Wales
Unit 22 Neptune Court
Vanguard Way
Cardiff
CF24 5PJ
Registration Date
23 May 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5081469
Charity Number
1167290

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Trustees

GAVIN MOORE Chair
Christine Nicholls
Dr Stephen Man
Professor Christopher Fegan
Rhian Whiting
Also governs 1 other charity
Robert Reynolds
Sarah Alice Spence
Simon Drinkwater-Lunn

Also Known As

  • Crw
  • Ymchwil Canser Cymru

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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