Daft As A Brush Cancer Patient Care Charitable Trust
Also known as: Daft as a Brush Cancer Care Charitable Trust, Doxford Hall Charitable Trust, Pes Associates Charitable Trust
To relieve the suffering and improve the condition of life of persons suffering from cancer in particular but not exclusively by the provision of transport for any person or persons suffering from cancer to attend hospital appointments and/or other appointments for treatment of, therapy for and/or other rehabilitation from their illness.
Activities & Mission
To relieve the suffering and improve the condition of life of persons suffering from cancer in particular but not exclusively by the provision of transport for any person or persons suffering from cancer to attend hospital appointments and/or other appointments for treatment of, therapy for and/or other rehabilitation from their illness.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 42% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 386). How is this calculated?
Higher than 37% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 27% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £863,890 | £781,471 | £694,997 | £6,768,507 | £6,868,507 | 7 / 316 |
| 2024 | £704,179 | £819,084 | £763,050 | £6,721,589 | £6,721,589 | 6 / 400 |
| 2023 | £840,224 | £941,872 | £877,219 | £6,687,941 | £5,323,524 | 6 / 400 |
| 2022 | £997,401 | £839,525 | £731,279 | £6,209,822 | £51,346 | 5 / 350 |
| 2021 | £570,341 | £696,945 | £597,889 | £6,535,299 | £65,273 | 4 / 250 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Daft As A Brush Cancer Patient Care Charitable Trust
What does Daft As A Brush Cancer Patient Care Charitable Trust do?
To relieve the suffering and improve the condition of life of persons suffering from cancer in particular but not exclusively by the provision of transport for any person or persons suffering from cancer to attend hospital appointments and/or other appointments for treatment of, therapy for and/or other rehabilitation from their illness.
How much income did Daft As A Brush Cancer Patient Care Charitable Trust report in 2025?
Daft As A Brush Cancer Patient Care Charitable Trust reported total income of £864k and reported expenditure of £781k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Daft As A Brush Cancer Patient Care Charitable Trust?
Daft As A Brush Cancer Patient Care Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 80.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 386 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Daft As A Brush Cancer Patient Care Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
Daft As A Brush Cancer Patient Care Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 December 1989 as charity number 328432. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs Daft As A Brush Cancer Patient Care Charitable Trust?
Daft As A Brush Cancer Patient Care Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Daft As A Brush Cancer Patient Care Charitable Trust operate?
Daft As A Brush Cancer Patient Care Charitable Trust operates across 7 areas, including Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Newcastle Upon Tyne City and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Daft As A Brush Cancer Patient Care Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Daft As A Brush Cancer Patient Care Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 328432.
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Great North Road
GOSFORTH
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE3 2DR
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Also Known As
- Daft as a Brush Cancer Care Charitable Trust
- Doxford Hall Charitable Trust
- Pes Associates Charitable Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated