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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
£877,584
Latest Expenditure
£1,045,730

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 80.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 19.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £594,348
Charitable Activities £275,041
Other Trading £0
Investments £8,195
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £846,152
Raising Funds £199,578
Governance £4,899
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£877,584
£1,045,730£846,152£320,008£198,66417 / 88
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

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 2025?

Ovacome reported total income of £878k and reported expenditure of £1.05m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 10 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
Lisa Jayne Christine Carroll
Also governs 1 other charity
Michelle Victoria Hill
MRS LESLEY SAGE
Prof SEAN KEHOE FRCOG
Richard Anthony Riley
Samixa Bakul Shah

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