Newbury Cancer Care
Also known as: The Newbury and District Cancer Care Trust, Ndcct
The charity provides practical help to cancer patients and their families from diagnosis through to end of life care. We have a team of volunteer drivers who provide transport to and from hospital for appointments and treatment. Cash grants can be made available where appropriate. We fund various services through the Palliative Care Service and are the parent charity for the Rainbow Hospice Rooms
Activities & Mission
The charity provides practical help to cancer patients and their families from diagnosis through to end of life care. We have a team of volunteer drivers who provide transport to and from hospital for appointments and treatment. Cash grants can be made available where appropriate. We fund various services through the Palliative Care Service and are the parent charity for the Rainbow Hospice Rooms
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 10% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 50% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 48% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (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.
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 2015 — Newbury and District Cancer Care Trust (organisation 291975)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £761,649 | £193,031 | £185,166 | £1,058,088 | £350,565 | 2 / 30 |
| 2023 | £187,297 | £222,972 | 0 / 26 | |||
| 2022 | £178,262 | £247,418 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2021 | £338,315 | £193,629 | 0 / 24 | |||
| 2020 | £189,214 | £201,672 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Newbury Cancer Care
What does Newbury Cancer Care do?
The charity provides practical help to cancer patients and their families from diagnosis through to end of life care. We have a team of volunteer drivers who provide transport to and from hospital for appointments and treatment. Cash grants can be made available where appropriate. We fund various services through the Palliative Care Service and are the parent charity for the Rainbow Hospice Rooms
How much income did Newbury Cancer Care report in 2024?
Newbury Cancer Care reported total income of £762k and reported expenditure of £193k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Newbury Cancer Care?
Newbury Cancer Care has a program ratio of 24.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Newbury Cancer Care registered as a charity?
Newbury Cancer Care was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 July 2014 as charity number 1157796. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Newbury Cancer Care?
Newbury Cancer Care is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Ian Ormrod. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Newbury Cancer Care operate?
Newbury Cancer Care operates in West Berkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Newbury Cancer Care a registered charity?
Yes — Newbury Cancer Care is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157796.
Details
West Berkshire Community Hospital
Rookes Way
THATCHAM
RG18 3AS
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Also Known As
- The Newbury and District Cancer Care Trust
- Ndcct
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated