Macmillan Caring Locally

Also known as: Macmillan Local, The Macmillan Cancer Trust

The relief of people suffering from cancer or a life limiting illness or condition.

Activities & Mission

The relief of people suffering from cancer or a life limiting illness or condition.

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.

Local Authority

Dorset Hampshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£4,344,634

Latest Expenditure

£2,300,071

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 50.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

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

Overall Efficiency 96.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 52% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 49% 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 £4,050,253

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £168,755

Other Income £125,626

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,209,445

Raising Funds £90,626

Governance £16,414

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 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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2024 — Burton and Winkton Community Care Group (organisation 3987173)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£4,344,634	£2,300,071	£2,209,445	£6,423,883	£5,803,939	9 / 88
2023	£2,622,539	£2,303,449	£2,235,964	£4,358,654	£3,758,608	9 / 77
2022	£5,744,768	£1,734,220	£1,697,016	£4,010,548	£3,433,114	8 / 50
2021	£0	£0				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Macmillan Caring Locally

What does Macmillan Caring Locally do?

The relief of people suffering from cancer or a life limiting illness or condition.

How much income did Macmillan Caring Locally report in 2024?

Macmillan Caring Locally reported total income of £4.34m and reported expenditure of £2.30m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Macmillan Caring Locally?

Macmillan Caring Locally has a program ratio of 50.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Macmillan Caring Locally registered as a charity?

Macmillan Caring Locally was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 May 2020 as charity number 1189412. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Macmillan Caring Locally?

Macmillan Caring Locally is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Peter James West. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Macmillan Caring Locally operate?

Macmillan Caring Locally operates across 2 areas: Dorset and Hampshire.

Is Macmillan Caring Locally a registered charity?

Yes — Macmillan Caring Locally is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1189412.