cancer research wales

The charity supports the general public. Cancer Research Wales is a registered charity whose purpose is the advancement of health or the saving of lives. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in Cardiff and operates in 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

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.

Fundraising

See where Cancer Research Wales is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

Wales

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

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£4,274,101	£4,627,349	£2,909,683	£6,517,459	£1,500,000	50 / 200
2024	£4,366,629	£2,233,169	£1,080,389	£6,748,354	£5,529,717	35 / 200
2023	£3,766,815	£4,033,549	£2,979,385	£4,359,884	£4,359,884	29 / 90
2022	£2,239,100	£2,586,858	£1,921,567	£4,988,130	£4,642,610	23 / 98
2021	£2,215,011	£1,475,906	£892,092	£5,316,117	£4,928,435	19 / 250