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.
Grants
Macmillan Cancer Support makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £22,640,187
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives and the prevention or relief of poverty
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 322). How is this calculated?
Higher than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £268,370,914 | £175,063,985 | £104,160,804 | £133,929,401 | £133,929,401 | 1445 / 31444 |
| 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 |
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 2025?
Macmillan Cancer Support reported total income of £268.37m and reported expenditure of £175.06m for the financial year ending 2025, 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 38.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 322 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.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
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
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated