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Jane Tomlinson Appeal

Also known as: Jane's Appeal

The Jane Tomlinson Appeal is the legacy of the late Jane Tomlinson CBE and exists to support children's health and well-being and to improve the lives of people with cancer. It does this through: bereavement support for children; co-funding research into a blood test for breast cancer; research and study days into Kinesio Taping for people with cancer; and funding school well-being programmes.

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Activities & Mission

The Jane Tomlinson Appeal is the legacy of the late Jane Tomlinson CBE and exists to support children's health and well-being and to improve the lives of people with cancer. It does this through: bereavement support for children; co-funding research into a blood test for breast cancer; research and study days into Kinesio Taping for people with cancer; and funding school well-being programmes.

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
£3,970,672
Latest Expenditure
£3,441,809

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 3.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 4.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 97.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 0% 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

Donations & Legacies £52,830
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £3,830,936
Investments £86,906
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £156,219
Raising Funds £3,285,590
Governance £54,419
Grants to Institutions £43,895
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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£3,970,672
£3,441,809£156,219£2,626,672£2,301,62723 / 2500
2023
£3,260,477
£2,925,166£143,481£2,005,741£1,762,13920 / 2500
2022
£2,330,191
£2,545,341£136,267£1,592,227£1,329,72620 / 2500
2021
£65,724
£89,1860 / 0
2020
£358,640
£154,6510 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Jane Tomlinson Appeal

What does Jane Tomlinson Appeal do?

The Jane Tomlinson Appeal is the legacy of the late Jane Tomlinson CBE and exists to support children's health and well-being and to improve the lives of people with cancer. It does this through: bereavement support for children; co-funding research into a blood test for breast cancer; research and study days into Kinesio Taping for people with cancer; and funding school well-being programmes.

How much income did Jane Tomlinson Appeal report in 2024?

Jane Tomlinson Appeal reported total income of £3.97m and reported expenditure of £3.44m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Jane Tomlinson Appeal?

Jane Tomlinson Appeal has a program ratio of 3.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Jane Tomlinson Appeal registered as a charity?

Jane Tomlinson Appeal was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 April 2006 as charity number 1113894. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Jane Tomlinson Appeal?

Jane Tomlinson Appeal is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen John Whiteside. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Jane Tomlinson Appeal operate?

Jane Tomlinson Appeal operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Jane Tomlinson Appeal a registered charity?

Yes — Jane Tomlinson Appeal is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1113894.

Details

Address
5 Madison Court
George Mann Road
LEEDS
LS10 1DX
Registration Date
25 April 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4023530
Charity Number
1113894

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Trustees

Stephen John Whiteside Chair
CRAIG MAHER
Margaret Stratton
Michael Tomlinson
Robert Shaw
SUZANNE TOMLINSON

Also Known As

  • Jane's Appeal

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