Macmillan Cancer Support
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Cancer Relief Macmillan Fund, Macmillan Cancer Relief, National Society for Cancer Relief, The National Society for Cancer Relief, Macmillan
Macmillan Cancer Support exists to help improve the lives of people affected by cancer - those with cancer and their families, carers and communities. We are a source for support, helping anyone affected by cancer navigate through the system to get what they need, and a force for change, working to improve cancer care.
Activities & Mission
Macmillan Cancer Support exists to help improve the lives of people affected by cancer - those with cancer and their families, carers and communities. We are a source for support, helping anyone affected by cancer navigate through the system to get what they need, and a force for change, working to improve cancer care.
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 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £245,546,254 | £225,920,085 | £150,451,389 | £39,264,789 | £39,264,789 | 1782 / 11634 |
| 2023 | £232,537,097 | £265,208,343 | £184,946,140 | £18,139,048 | £18,139,048 | 2019 / 11600 |
| 2022 | £227,145,000 | £251,660,000 | £178,708,000 | £48,265,000 | £48,265,000 | 1687 / 13000 |
| 2021 | £230,707,000 | £234,055,000 | £171,574,000 | £74,118,000 | £74,118,000 | 1527 / 13000 |
| 2020 | £194,889,000 | £147,803,000 | £89,331,000 | £77,608,000 | £53,400,000 | 1754 / 25000 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Macmillan Cancer Support
What does Macmillan Cancer Support do?
Macmillan Cancer Support exists to help improve the lives of people affected by cancer - those with cancer and their families, carers and communities. We are a source for support, helping anyone affected by cancer navigate through the system to get what they need, and a force for change, working to improve cancer care.
How much income did Macmillan Cancer Support report in 2024?
Macmillan Cancer Support reported total income of £245.55m and reported expenditure of £225.92m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Macmillan Cancer Support?
Macmillan Cancer Support has a program ratio of 61.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Macmillan Cancer Support registered as a charity?
Macmillan Cancer Support was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 June 1989 as charity number 261017. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs Macmillan Cancer Support?
Macmillan Cancer Support is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Jonathan Bennett. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Macmillan Cancer Support operate?
Macmillan Cancer Support operates across 6 areas, including Guernsey, Isle Of Man, Jersey and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Macmillan Cancer Support a registered charity?
Yes — Macmillan Cancer Support is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 261017.
Details
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Also Known As
- Cancer Relief Macmillan Fund
- Macmillan Cancer Relief
- National Society for Cancer Relief
- The National Society for Cancer Relief
- Macmillan
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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