Marie Curie
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Marie Curie Cancer Care, The Marie Curie Memorial Foundation, Marie Curie Nursing Service, Marie Curie Research Institute
Marie Curie is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal illnesses:Provide specialist care for the terminally illHelp and support families and carers of the terminally illResearch the best ways to care for the terminally illCampaign for the terminally ill to be able to die in their place of choice
Activities & Mission
Marie Curie is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal illnesses:Provide specialist care for the terminally illHelp and support families and carers of the terminally illResearch the best ways to care for the terminally illCampaign for the terminally ill to be able to die in their place of choice
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 38% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 30% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Health 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 | £181,101,000 | £189,636,000 | £133,250,000 | £119,636,000 | £76,501,000 | 3582 / 5129 |
| 2024 | £169,666,000 | £199,155,000 | £141,644,000 | £126,620,000 | £67,534,000 | 3674 / 5259 |
| 2023 | £167,252,000 | £175,910,000 | £126,721,000 | £152,489,000 | £75,312,000 | 3843 / 5277 |
| 2022 | £165,838,000 | £154,224,000 | £111,654,000 | £161,265,000 | £76,473,000 | 3721 / 6282 |
| 2021 | £170,616,000 | £145,349,000 | £105,346,000 | £145,667,000 | £54,624,000 | 3883 / 7926 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Marie Curie
What does Marie Curie do?
Marie Curie is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal illnesses:Provide specialist care for the terminally illHelp and support families and carers of the terminally illResearch the best ways to care for the terminally illCampaign for the terminally ill to be able to die in their place of choice
How much income did Marie Curie report in 2025?
Marie Curie reported total income of £181.10m and reported expenditure of £189.64m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Marie Curie?
Marie Curie has a program ratio of 73.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Marie Curie registered as a charity?
Marie Curie was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 207994. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Marie Curie?
Marie Curie is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Marie Curie operate?
Marie Curie operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Marie Curie a registered charity?
Yes — Marie Curie is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207994.
Details
8 Viaduct Gardens
London
SW11 7BW
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Marie Curie Cancer Care
- The Marie Curie Memorial Foundation
- Marie Curie Nursing Service
- Marie Curie Research Institute
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated