Children's Cancer North
Also known as: North of England Children's Cancer Fund, Neccf
We provide support to children diagnosed with cancer, and their families, who are being treated at the Great North Children's Hospital. We fund research to find more effective, individualised treatments for childhood cancer.
Activities & Mission
We provide support to children diagnosed with cancer, and their families, who are being treated at the Great North Children's Hospital. We fund research to find more effective, individualised treatments for childhood cancer.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — Fletcher's Fund (organisation 5101664)
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — Children's Cancer Fund (organisation 1013899)
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — North of England Children's Cancer Research Fund (organisation 510339)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £946,846 | £1,301,045 | £746,601 | £1,348,262 | £1,333,034 | 0 / 1 |
| 2023 | £1,274,747 | £947,836 | £507,378 | £1,627,877 | £1,612,649 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £988,367 | £864,947 | £451,950 | £1,252,022 | £1,236,794 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,647,175 | £422,429 | £235,074 | £1,272,264 | £1,257,036 | 0 / 1 |
| 2020 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Children's Cancer North
What does Children's Cancer North do?
We provide support to children diagnosed with cancer, and their families, who are being treated at the Great North Children's Hospital. We fund research to find more effective, individualised treatments for childhood cancer.
How much income did Children's Cancer North report in 2024?
Children's Cancer North reported total income of £947k and reported expenditure of £1.30m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Children's Cancer North?
Children's Cancer North has a program ratio of 78.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Children's Cancer North registered as a charity?
Children's Cancer North was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 June 2020 as charity number 1189748. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs Children's Cancer North?
Children's Cancer North is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTOPHER DAVID PEACOCK. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Children's Cancer North operate?
Children's Cancer North operates across 10 areas, including Cumbria, Darlington, Durham and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Children's Cancer North a registered charity?
Yes — Children's Cancer North is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1189748.
Details
CLAREMONT ROAD
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE1 7RU
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Also Known As
- North of England Children's Cancer Fund
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated