children with cancer uk

The charity supports children and young people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, and the general public. Children With Cancer UK is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in London and operates in England And 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

OUR MAIN AIMS ARE TO UNDERSTAND WHAT CAUSES CHILDREN TO DEVELOP CANCER, TO DEVELOP IMPROVED TREATMENTS AND TO PROVIDE CARE FOR AFFECTED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. IT IS THE TRUSTEES' POLICY TO MAXIMISE THE PROPORTION OF CHARITABLE OUTPUT THAT IS ACHIEVED THROUGH GRANT MAKING TO ORGANISATIONS. IT IS INTENDED THAT THE CHARITY WILL FOCUS ON REVENUE FUNDING FOR RESEARCH INTO CAUSES AND TREATMENT.

Fundraising

See where Children With Cancer UK is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£17,808,758

Latest Expenditure

£14,098,567

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 60.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 76.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 30.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £14,838,053

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £1,134,242

Investments £1,195,213

Other Income £641,250

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £10,738,428

Raising Funds £3,360,139

Governance £992,099

Grants to Institutions £4,302,006

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£17,808,758	£14,098,567	£10,738,428	£22,091,795	£21,668,965	42 / 0
2023	£15,633,286	£12,091,962	£9,644,899	£18,381,604	£18,381,604	41 / 0
2022	£14,110,417	£13,850,984	£11,731,505	£14,840,280	£14,840,280	37 / 40
2021	£14,844,449	£9,855,149	£7,875,497	£14,455,222	£14,455,222	40 / 20
2020	£13,762,005	£15,342,172	£13,284,229	£9,295,761	£9,295,761	55 / 20