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Ovacome

The Charity's priority is the provision of support and information to those affected by ovarian cancer. Ovacome provides support across the UK in many ways, including; face to face support groups; phone lines; an online forum. Ovacome provides up to date information and raises awareness of the symptoms among the medical community and public. The Charity supports appropriate research.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity's priority is the provision of support and information to those affected by ovarian cancer. Ovacome provides support across the UK in many ways, including; face to face support groups; phone lines; an online forum. Ovacome provides up to date information and raises awareness of the symptoms among the medical community and public. The Charity supports appropriate research.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£744,841
Latest Expenditure
£955,718

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 107.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 83% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 84.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 27% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 16.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 21% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £452,798
Charitable Activities £281,652
Other Trading £0
Investments £10,391
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £804,020
Raising Funds £151,698
Governance £4,420
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£744,841
£955,718£804,020£488,154£390,72717 / 98
2023
£938,381
£899,140£722,391£699,031£576,61816 / 71
2022
£815,772
£819,024£671,465£659,790£546,10615 / 317
2021
£631,498
£718,713£706,539£663,042£525,08212 / 278
2020
£494,428
£610,5210 / 278

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ovacome

What does Ovacome do?

The Charity's priority is the provision of support and information to those affected by ovarian cancer. Ovacome provides support across the UK in many ways, including; face to face support groups; phone lines; an online forum. Ovacome provides up to date information and raises awareness of the symptoms among the medical community and public. The Charity supports appropriate research.

How much income did Ovacome report in 2024?

Ovacome reported total income of £745k and reported expenditure of £956k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Ovacome?

Ovacome has a program ratio of 107.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Ovacome registered as a charity?

Ovacome was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 December 2014 as charity number 1159682. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Ovacome?

Ovacome is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr CATHRYN MARY HUGHES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ovacome operate?

Ovacome operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Ovacome a registered charity?

Yes — Ovacome is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159682.

Details

Address
Ovacome
Floor 2
52-54 Featherstone Street
London
Registration Date
18 December 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5050699
Charity Number
1159682

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Trustees

Dr CATHRYN MARY HUGHES Chair
Adrian Dickinson
John Paul McKew
LADY Victoria von Wachter
Michelle Victoria Hill
MRS LESLEY SAGE
Prof SEAN KEHOE FRCOG
Richard Anthony Riley
Samixa Bakul Shah

Sectors & Classifications

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