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Gift Of Life

Also known as: Gol, Gift of Life Youth Cancer Support, Gift of Life Youth Cancer Relief

Gift of Life gives support to children and young people up to the age of 25 whose families cannot afford to pay for their cancer treatments including the purchase of critical anti-tumour medications, which are not available in Russia or the CIS. Our beneficiaries are from Russia and the CIS countries, and they receive oncological and haematological treatments in Russian clinics.

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Activities & Mission

Gift of Life gives support to children and young people up to the age of 25 whose families cannot afford to pay for their cancer treatments including the purchase of critical anti-tumour medications, which are not available in Russia or the CIS. Our beneficiaries are from Russia and the CIS countries, and they receive oncological and haematological treatments in Russian clinics.

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 Information

Latest Income
£711,913
Latest Expenditure
£772,127

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 13.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £711,913
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £718,153
Raising Funds £53,974
Governance £52,361
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
£711,913
£772,127£718,153£756,265£756,2655 / 20
2024
£519,751
£494,680£462,752£816,479£816,4791 / 20
2023
£471,929
£247,1060 / 15
2022
£727,737
£764,286£742,220£566,585£533,5857 / 14
2021
£422,486
£678,2960 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Gift Of Life

What does Gift Of Life do?

Gift of Life gives support to children and young people up to the age of 25 whose families cannot afford to pay for their cancer treatments including the purchase of critical anti-tumour medications, which are not available in Russia or the CIS. Our beneficiaries are from Russia and the CIS countries, and they receive oncological and haematological treatments in Russian clinics.

How much income did Gift Of Life report in 2025?

Gift Of Life reported total income of £712k and reported expenditure of £772k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Gift Of Life registered as a charity?

Gift Of Life was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 March 2011 as charity number 1140638. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Gift Of Life?

Gift Of Life is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is SIMON JENNINGS MA FCA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Gift Of Life operate?

Gift Of Life operates in Russia, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Gift Of Life a registered charity?

Yes — Gift Of Life is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140638.

Details

Address
RUSSELL COOKE SOLICITORS
2 PUTNEY HILL
LONDON
SW15 6AB
Registration Date
2 March 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5016076
Charity Number
1140638

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Also Known As

  • Gol, Gift of Life Youth Cancer Support, Gift of Life Youth Cancer Relief

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