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Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust

Also known as: The Ellen Macarthur Trust

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust takes young people sailing to help them regain their confidence, on their way to recovery from cancer, leukaemia and other serious illness.

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Activities & Mission

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust takes young people sailing to help them regain their confidence, on their way to recovery from cancer, leukaemia and other serious 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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,332,881
Latest Expenditure
£1,897,559

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 63.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 78.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 22.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,270,687
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £10,773
Investments £52,178
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,487,856
Raising Funds £409,703
Governance £14,602
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,332,881
£1,897,559£1,487,856£3,055,916£1,126,72922 / 403
2024
£1,901,242
£2,017,815£1,524,939£2,571,246£1,106,11124 / 247
2023
£1,687,363
£1,828,693£1,457,365£2,553,913£1,528,61121 / 200
2022
£1,430,512
£1,760,881£1,351,648£2,691,537£1,621,17319 / 160
2021
£1,791,855
£1,311,302£1,012,438£3,067,012£1,947,64719 / 140

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust

What does Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust do?

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust takes young people sailing to help them regain their confidence, on their way to recovery from cancer, leukaemia and other serious illness.

How much income did Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust report in 2025?

Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust reported total income of £2.33m and reported expenditure of £1.90m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust registered as a charity?

Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 March 2003 as charity number 1096491. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust?

Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust operate?

Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1096491.

Details

Address
Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
53-57 Britannia Way
EAST COWES
Isle Of Wight
PO32 6DG
Registration Date
12 March 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3997086
Charity Number
1096491

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Trustees

Claire Amal
Dame Ellen MacArthur DBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr DAVID HOBIN
Emma Louise Francis
Jane Ross
JOANNE GRINDLEY
Also governs 1 other charity
Mark Andrew Stevens
Martin Pluves
Michelle Cuttler

Also Known As

  • The Ellen Macarthur Trust

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30 July 2026
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