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European Association For Cancer Research

Also known as: Eacr

The EACR is a membership organisation for those studying and working in cancer research. It provides education, training, networking and support for members and non-members with the aim of making progress in cancer research for the public benefit.

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Activities & Mission

The EACR is a membership organisation for those studying and working in cancer research. It provides education, training, networking and support for members and non-members with the aim of making progress in cancer research for the public benefit.

Grants

European Association For Cancer Research makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£2,647,770
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
the advancement of health or the saving of lives

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Show all 99 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,861,729
Latest Expenditure
£2,647,770

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £260,818
Charitable Activities £2,537,886
Other Trading £43,607
Investments £19,418
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,642,517
Raising Funds £5,253
Governance £21,429
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
£2,861,729
£2,647,770£2,642,517£1,877,085£1,877,08515 / 0
2024
£2,542,659
£2,719,520£2,711,186£1,663,126£1,663,12615 / 0
2023
£2,234,511
£2,363,918£2,354,756£1,839,987£1,839,98715 / 0
2022
£1,817,838
£1,672,119£1,657,999£1,969,394£1,969,39414 / 0
2021
£1,087,425
£740,435£727,004£1,732,117£1,732,11712 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about European Association For Cancer Research

What does European Association For Cancer Research do?

The EACR is a membership organisation for those studying and working in cancer research. It provides education, training, networking and support for members and non-members with the aim of making progress in cancer research for the public benefit.

How much income did European Association For Cancer Research report in 2025?

European Association For Cancer Research reported total income of £2.86m and reported expenditure of £2.65m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was European Association For Cancer Research registered as a charity?

European Association For Cancer Research was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 February 2017 as charity number 1171827. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs European Association For Cancer Research?

European Association For Cancer Research is governed by a board of 16 trustees. The chair of trustees is PROFESSOR CAROLINE DIVE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does European Association For Cancer Research operate?

European Association For Cancer Research operates across 99 areas, including Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 96 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is European Association For Cancer Research a registered charity?

Yes — European Association For Cancer Research is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171827.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Website
www.eacr.org
Registration Date
28 February 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5085533
Charity Number
1171827

Trustees

PROFESSOR CAROLINE DIVE Chair
Dr Elisa Oricchio
Dr Joao Pedro Taborda Barata
Dr Maria Soengas Gonzalez
Dr Marta Kovatcheva
Dr Neta Erez
Dr Sophie Postel-Vinay
Professor YARDENA SAMUELS PHD
Professor ALBERTO BARDELLI
Professor Andreas Trumpp
Professor Arkaitz Carracedo
Professor Jean-Christophe Marine
Professor Johanna Joyce
Professor Leila Akkari
Professor Nuria Lopez Bigas
Professor Rene Bernards

Also Known As

  • Eacr

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