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Cancer United

Cancer United is a cancer support charity for all those whose lives have been affected by a cancer diagnosisIt aims to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of cancer patients from diagnosis onwards and those close to them through its active recovery clubs which provide a whole variety of social engagements, its choir and via CU Fitter a cancer specific exercise programme

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Activities & Mission

Cancer United is a cancer support charity for all those whose lives have been affected by a cancer diagnosisIt aims to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of cancer patients from diagnosis onwards and those close to them through its active recovery clubs which provide a whole variety of social engagements, its choir and via CU Fitter a cancer specific exercise programme

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£166,299
Latest Expenditure
£186,793

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 112.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 112.3%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£166,299
£186,7930 / 10
2024
£180,619
£168,6620 / 8
2023
£163,097
£189,4650 / 15
2022
£157,918
£199,2870 / 18
2021
£170,390
£144,1160 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cancer United

What does Cancer United do?

Cancer United is a cancer support charity for all those whose lives have been affected by a cancer diagnosisIt aims to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of cancer patients from diagnosis onwards and those close to them through its active recovery clubs which provide a whole variety of social engagements, its choir and via CU Fitter a cancer specific exercise programme

How much income did Cancer United report in 2025?

Cancer United reported total income of £166k and reported expenditure of £187k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cancer United registered as a charity?

Cancer United was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 February 2014 as charity number 1155747. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Cancer United?

Cancer United is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is JAN SHEWARD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cancer United operate?

Cancer United operates across 3 areas: East Sussex, Surrey and West Sussex.

Is Cancer United a registered charity?

Yes — Cancer United is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1155747.

Details

Address
Millfield House
Station Road
Angmering
Littlehampton
BN16 4HY
Registration Date
11 February 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5042689
Charity Number
1155747

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Trustees

JAN SHEWARD Chair
DAVID STEPHEN LOVELL
Dr SANKHA SUVRA MITRA
Erica Sheward
GESINE HERMANN
JANE COBBY
KATHRYN JENNIFER HALL
MARIA BECKETT
Sarah Murphy

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30 July 2026
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