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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.

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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.

Grants

Children's Cancer North is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£474,128
Who it helps
children and young people
What it supports
the advancement of health or the saving of lives

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Show all 10 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,027,713
Latest Expenditure
£1,245,585

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 62.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 51.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 49.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £512,667
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £463,255
Investments £51,791
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £642,744
Raising Funds £602,841
Governance £16,351
Grants to Institutions £474,128
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
£1,027,713
£1,245,585£642,744£1,211,470£1,196,2420 / 1
2024
£946,846
£1,301,045£746,601£1,348,262£1,333,0340 / 1
2023
£1,274,747
£947,836£507,378£1,627,877£1,612,6490 / 0
2022
£988,367
£864,947£451,950£1,252,022£1,236,7940 / 0
2021
£1,647,175
£422,429£235,074£1,272,264£1,257,0360 / 1

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 2025?

Children's Cancer North reported total income of £1.03m and reported expenditure of £1.25m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
2 June 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5152096
Charity Number
1189748

Trustees

CHRISTOPHER DAVID PEACOCK Chair
Alan William Craft
David George Hood
Geoffrey Alister Shenton
Louise Ollett
Paul Bain
Quentin Campbell Hewson
Victoria Chatterton

Also Known As

  • North of England Children's Cancer Fund
  • Neccf

Data & trust

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9 November 2026
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