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Force Cancer Charity

Also known as: Force

FORCE Cancer Charity is based in the Westcountry and is dedicated to assisting local people affected by cancer. The charity provides patient support at our purpose built centre, supports innovation, funds a local research programme and purchases "state of the art" equipment for local cancer treatment centres.The charity was established in 1987 (reg charity no 29688) but incorporated in 2011.

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Activities & Mission

FORCE Cancer Charity is based in the Westcountry and is dedicated to assisting local people affected by cancer. The charity provides patient support at our purpose built centre, supports innovation, funds a local research programme and purchases "state of the art" equipment for local cancer treatment centres.The charity was established in 1987 (reg charity no 29688) but incorporated in 2011.

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
£1,622,635
Latest Expenditure
£1,718,607

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 23% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 67.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 13% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 34.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 11% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £655,633
Charitable Activities £24,496
Other Trading £871,165
Investments £67,625
Other Income £3,716

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,157,424
Raising Funds £561,183
Governance £24,838
Grants to Institutions £35,472
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
£1,622,635
£1,718,607£1,157,424£1,708,243£1,282,47033 / 126
2024
£1,150,445
£1,317,759£924,206£1,805,049£1,198,53533 / 130
2023
£1,867,909
£1,274,707£852,008£1,949,221£1,204,66127 / 110
2022
£1,032,638
£1,305,127£910,282£1,356,019£889,80329 / 140
2021
£1,242,353
£1,377,358£998,957£1,608,827£1,037,18032 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Force Cancer Charity

What does Force Cancer Charity do?

FORCE Cancer Charity is based in the Westcountry and is dedicated to assisting local people affected by cancer. The charity provides patient support at our purpose built centre, supports innovation, funds a local research programme and purchases "state of the art" equipment for local cancer treatment centres.The charity was established in 1987 (reg charity no 29688) but incorporated in 2011.

How much income did Force Cancer Charity report in 2025?

Force Cancer Charity reported total income of £1.62m and reported expenditure of £1.72m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Force Cancer Charity?

Force Cancer Charity has a program ratio of 71.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Force Cancer Charity registered as a charity?

Force Cancer Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 March 2011 as charity number 1140676. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Force Cancer Charity?

Force Cancer Charity is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr JENNIFER LOUISE FORREST. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Force Cancer Charity operate?

Force Cancer Charity operates across 4 areas: Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset.

Is Force Cancer Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Force Cancer Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140676.

Details

Address
CORNER HOUSE
BARRACK ROAD
EXETER
EX2 5DW
Registration Date
3 March 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5014763
Charity Number
1140676

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Trustees

Dr JENNIFER LOUISE FORREST Chair
Dr Amy Victoria Hancock
Dr Nigel Acheson
Dr Rosie Jane Mew
Dr Sally Kidner
Also governs 1 other charity
Francis Andre Malcolm Cook
Glynis Mary Atherton
James Voisey Nye
Louise Victoria Mayor
Marcus Worthington
Also governs 1 other charity
Sally Jane Tapp

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Force

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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