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Cancercare (north Lancashire & South Cumbria)

Also known as: Cancercare North Lancashire and South Lakeland, Cancercare

CancerCare is a unique local charity dedicated to helping local families affected by the impact of cancer and other life limiting conditions across North Lancashire and South Lakeland. We provide a wide range of free professional services including a number of psychological, complementary and creative therapies.

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Activities & Mission

CancerCare is a unique local charity dedicated to helping local families affected by the impact of cancer and other life limiting conditions across North Lancashire and South Lakeland. We provide a wide range of free professional services including a number of psychological, complementary and creative therapies.

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.

Local Authority

Cumbria Lancashire

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,898,158
Latest Expenditure
£1,737,432

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 78.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 23.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,049,784
Charitable Activities £175,768
Other Trading £634,549
Investments £16,278
Other Income £21,779

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,355,059
Raising Funds £382,373
Governance £30,096
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£1,898,158
£1,737,432£1,355,059£1,934,895£759,92628 / 100
2024
£1,570,570
£1,785,282£1,443,651£1,777,760£636,21933 / 70
2023
£1,836,353
£1,789,042£1,444,052£1,955,032£724,55734 / 70
2022
£1,215,497
£1,344,463£1,001,016£1,960,463£618,10630 / 100
2021
£1,419,367
£1,289,215£990,359£2,086,009£749,40528 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cancercare (north Lancashire & South Cumbria)

What does Cancercare (north Lancashire & South Cumbria) do?

CancerCare is a unique local charity dedicated to helping local families affected by the impact of cancer and other life limiting conditions across North Lancashire and South Lakeland. We provide a wide range of free professional services including a number of psychological, complementary and creative therapies.

How much income did Cancercare (north Lancashire & South Cumbria) report in 2025?

Cancercare (north Lancashire & South Cumbria) reported total income of £1.90m and reported expenditure of £1.74m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Cancercare (north Lancashire & South Cumbria)?

Cancercare (north Lancashire & South Cumbria) has a program ratio of 71.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Cancercare (north Lancashire & South Cumbria) registered as a charity?

Cancercare (north Lancashire & South Cumbria) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 July 2007 as charity number 1120048. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Cancercare (north Lancashire & South Cumbria)?

Cancercare (north Lancashire & South Cumbria) is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew Simon Birchall. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cancercare (north Lancashire & South Cumbria) operate?

Cancercare (north Lancashire & South Cumbria) operates across 2 areas: Cumbria and Lancashire.

Is Cancercare (north Lancashire & South Cumbria) a registered charity?

Yes — Cancercare (north Lancashire & South Cumbria) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1120048.

Details

Address
CANCER CARE
SLYNEDALES
SLYNE ROAD
LANCASTER
LA2 6ST
Registration Date
12 July 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4029998
Charity Number
1120048

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Trustees

Andrew Simon Birchall Chair
Deborah Kristine Williamson
Dr Karen Janet Oliver
Dr Lisa Anne Ashmore
Emma Jane Edwards
Also governs 1 other charity
Hilary Caldwell
James Michael Dominic Harrison
Mary Sharples
Natalie Elaine Miller
Peter Jacub Harrison
Susan Jane Thompson

Sectors & Classifications

Beneficiary group Health

Also Known As

  • Cancercare North Lancashire and South Lakeland
  • Cancercare

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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