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Dkms Foundation

Also known as: Dkms Bone Marrow Donor Centre, "delete Blood Cancer" (this Is the Name by Which the Charity Will Be Most Commonly Known) and "dkms", Delete Blood Cancer UK

The objectives of the UK charity are to raise awareness of stem cell and bone marrow donation and to increase the number of registered potential stem cell donors in the UK and; thus provide a second chance at life for those with a blood cancer whose survival depends upon being matched with an unrelated donor.

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Activities & Mission

The objectives of the UK charity are to raise awareness of stem cell and bone marrow donation and to increase the number of registered potential stem cell donors in the UK and; thus provide a second chance at life for those with a blood cancer whose survival depends upon being matched with an unrelated donor.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£12,239,270
Latest Expenditure
£12,268,029

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 89.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 11.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,817,209
Charitable Activities £7,422,061
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £10,950,187
Raising Funds £1,317,842
Governance £49,124
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£12,239,270
£12,268,029£10,950,187£2,659,153£2,659,15358 / 198
2023
£11,921,693
£11,461,902£10,186,567£2,687,912£2,687,91250 / 116
2022
£10,574,284
£9,527,583£8,339,439£2,228,121£2,228,12151 / 44
2021
£8,989,925
£8,766,189£8,244,207£1,181,420£1,181,42050 / 36
2020
£8,921,145
£9,267,212£8,808,165£957,684£957,68445 / 45

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dkms Foundation

What does Dkms Foundation do?

The objectives of the UK charity are to raise awareness of stem cell and bone marrow donation and to increase the number of registered potential stem cell donors in the UK and; thus provide a second chance at life for those with a blood cancer whose survival depends upon being matched with an unrelated donor.

How much income did Dkms Foundation report in 2024?

Dkms Foundation reported total income of £12.24m and reported expenditure of £12.27m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Dkms Foundation registered as a charity?

Dkms Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 December 2012 as charity number 1150056. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Dkms Foundation?

Dkms Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dkms Foundation operate?

Dkms Foundation operates across 3 areas: Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Dkms Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Dkms Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150056.

Details

Address
DKMS Foundation
Ashburnham House
Castle Row
Horticultural Place
London
W4 4JQ
Registration Date
5 December 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5030235
Charity Number
1150056

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Trustees

Benedict Jacob Abel
Bernd Ernst Weinel
Dr ALEXANDER SCHMIDT
Dr Elke Neujahr
STEPHAN SCHUMACHER

Also Known As

  • Dkms Bone Marrow Donor Centre
  • "delete Blood Cancer" (this Is the Name by Which the Charity Will Be Most Commonly Known) and "dkms"
  • Delete Blood Cancer UK

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