Occtopus Oxford Colon Cancer Trust
Promotes research, innovation and training into colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease and related diseases including their causes, prevention, treatment and care and the advancement of new methods of diagnosis surgery. Advances education for public medical profession in all aspects of colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel syndrome & related diseases.
Activities & Mission
Promotes research, innovation and training into colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease and related diseases including their causes, prevention, treatment and care and the advancement of new methods of diagnosis surgery. Advances education for public medical profession in all aspects of colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel syndrome & related diseases.
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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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 | £40,566 | £143,795 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £30,128 | £210,416 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £34,013 | £83,027 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £33,707 | £85,111 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £248,476 | £66,084 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Occtopus Oxford Colon Cancer Trust
What does Occtopus Oxford Colon Cancer Trust do?
Promotes research, innovation and training into colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease and related diseases including their causes, prevention, treatment and care and the advancement of new methods of diagnosis surgery. Advances education for public medical profession in all aspects of colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel syndrome & related diseases.
How much income did Occtopus Oxford Colon Cancer Trust report in 2025?
Occtopus Oxford Colon Cancer Trust reported total income of £41k and reported expenditure of £144k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Occtopus Oxford Colon Cancer Trust registered as a charity?
Occtopus Oxford Colon Cancer Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 July 2004 as charity number 1104702. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Occtopus Oxford Colon Cancer Trust?
Occtopus Oxford Colon Cancer Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is PROFESSOR SIR NEIL JAMES MCREADY MORTENSEN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Occtopus Oxford Colon Cancer Trust operate?
Occtopus Oxford Colon Cancer Trust operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Occtopus Oxford Colon Cancer Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Occtopus Oxford Colon Cancer Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1104702.
Details
The Surgery & Diagnostic Centre
Churchill Hospital
Headington
Oxford
OX3 7LJ
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