Pelican Cancer Foundation

Also known as: The Pelican Cancer Foundation, The Pelican Cancer Foundation Ltd

Pelican is dedicated to helping those with cancer live well for longer. We achieve this by supporting medical research and education to improve surgery for bowel cancer and its associated secondary disease, particularly in the liver. Pelican has become a 'centre of excellence' for sharing life-saving, life-enhancing knowledge and skills with cancer teams and specialists.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Ireland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£414,745

Latest Expenditure

£366,275

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 88.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 88.3%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

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 2014 — The Pelican Cancer Foundation (organisation 1019311)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£414,745	£366,275	0 / 0
2024	£310,884	£250,989	0 / 3
2023	£128,777	£222,857	0 / 3
2022	£153,606	£166,410	0 / 0
2021	£147,860	£236,626	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Pelican Cancer Foundation

What does Pelican Cancer Foundation do?

How much income did Pelican Cancer Foundation report in 2025?

Pelican Cancer Foundation reported total income of £415k and reported expenditure of £366k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Pelican Cancer Foundation registered as a charity?

Pelican Cancer Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 May 2011 as charity number 1141911. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Pelican Cancer Foundation?

Pelican Cancer Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ms Mary Edwards. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Pelican Cancer Foundation operate?

Pelican Cancer Foundation operates across 2 areas: Ireland and England And Wales.

Is Pelican Cancer Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Pelican Cancer Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1141911.