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.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 13% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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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 | £1,901,242 | £2,017,815 | £1,524,939 | £2,571,246 | £1,106,111 | 24 / 247 |
| 2023 | £1,687,363 | £1,828,693 | £1,457,365 | £2,553,913 | £1,528,611 | 21 / 200 |
| 2022 | £1,430,512 | £1,760,881 | £1,351,648 | £2,691,537 | £1,621,173 | 19 / 160 |
| 2021 | £1,791,855 | £1,311,302 | £1,012,438 | £3,067,012 | £1,947,647 | 19 / 140 |
| 2020 | £1,124,032 | £1,004,401 | £747,837 | £2,378,017 | £1,330,968 | 17 / 195 |
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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 2024?
Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust reported total income of £1.90m and reported expenditure of £2.02m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust?
Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust has a program ratio of 80.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 10 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
53-57 Britannia Way
EAST COWES
Isle Of Wight
PO32 6DG
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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