cancer support uk (csuk)

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, and the general public. Cancer Support UK (csuk) is a registered charity whose purpose is the advancement of health or the saving of lives. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

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

CANCER SUPPORT UK* PROVIDES PRACTICAL & EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WITH CANCER, DURING & AFTER THE TREATMENT PERIOD. WE SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH ALL KINDS OF CANCER ACROSS THE UK. OUR SERVICES, INCL OUR TELEPHONE SUPPORT GROUPS & CANCER KITS, ARE DESIGNED & DELIVERED BY PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED CANCER THEMSELVES TO IMPROVE THE EXPERIENCE OF OTHERS.*Formerly known as Cancer Recovery Foundation

Fundraising

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Region

England And Wales

Country

Scotland Northern Ireland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£539,851

Latest Expenditure

£767,721

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 130.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 91.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 10.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £496,893

Charitable Activities £42,225

Other Trading £0

Investments £733

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £703,575

Raising Funds £64,146

Governance £15,931

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£539,851	£767,721	£703,575	£34,123	£34,123	7 / 20
2023	£769,369	£689,233	£490,344	£261,993	£311,559	6 / 15
2022	£551,034	£763,822	£570,508	£181,857	£76,204	6 / 40
2021	£567,544	£830,041	£574,132	£394,645	£362,666	8 / 40
2020	£1,104,949	£637,602	£446,826	£657,142	£606,654	6 / 35