Edith Cavell Fund For Nurses
Also known as: Cavell Nurses' Trust, Cavell
Cavell is the charity supporting UK nurses, midwives and nursing associates, working and retired, when they're suffering personal or financial hardship. We offer a package of support to help everyone who gets in touch, giving emotional support, advice on maximising benefits, signposting to specialist services and grants to relieve financial hardship for those at greatest risk.
Activities & Mission
Cavell is the charity supporting UK nurses, midwives and nursing associates, working and retired, when they're suffering personal or financial hardship. We offer a package of support to help everyone who gets in touch, giving emotional support, advice on maximising benefits, signposting to specialist services and grants to relieve financial hardship for those at greatest risk.
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 94% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 26% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 25% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £940,513 | £1,586,467 | £1,445,764 | £2,855,857 | £1,420,281 | 11 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,028,676 | £1,497,873 | £1,319,013 | £3,284,001 | £1,986,806 | 13 / 0 |
| 2022 | £736,549 | £1,464,326 | £1,240,544 | £3,643,363 | £3,643,363 | 12 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,059,961 | £1,070,522 | £890,253 | £4,637,269 | £4,637,269 | 11 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,864,569 | £1,368,288 | £1,235,819 | £3,388,488 | £3,351,747 | 10 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Edith Cavell Fund For Nurses
What does Edith Cavell Fund For Nurses do?
Cavell is the charity supporting UK nurses, midwives and nursing associates, working and retired, when they're suffering personal or financial hardship. We offer a package of support to help everyone who gets in touch, giving emotional support, advice on maximising benefits, signposting to specialist services and grants to relieve financial hardship for those at greatest risk.
How much income did Edith Cavell Fund For Nurses report in 2024?
Edith Cavell Fund For Nurses reported total income of £941k and reported expenditure of £1.59m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Edith Cavell Fund For Nurses?
Edith Cavell Fund For Nurses has a program ratio of 153.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Edith Cavell Fund For Nurses registered as a charity?
Edith Cavell Fund For Nurses was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 January 2015 as charity number 1160148. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Edith Cavell Fund For Nurses?
Edith Cavell Fund For Nurses is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Nancy Fontaine. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Edith Cavell Fund For Nurses operate?
Edith Cavell Fund For Nurses operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Edith Cavell Fund For Nurses a registered charity?
Yes — Edith Cavell Fund For Nurses is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160148.
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Also Known As
- Cavell Nurses' Trust
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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