Prostate Cancer Research

Also known as: Prostate Cancer Research Centre, Prostate Cancer Research Trust

Prostate Cancer Research aims to save lives and improve the quality of life for all those affected by prostate cancer through funding research and empowering patients.

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Activities & Mission

Prostate Cancer Research aims to save lives and improve the quality of life for all those affected by prostate cancer through funding research and empowering patients.

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£5,177,780

Latest Expenditure

£6,057,879

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 67.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 34.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,091,428

Charitable Activities £61,990

Other Trading £0

Investments £19,542

Other Income £4,820

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,074,359

Raising Funds £1,983,520

Governance £95,657

Grants to Institutions £1,820,068

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.

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 these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2025 — Les Webber's Angling Projects (organisation 5032847)
Asset transfer in in 2021 — Leighton Hospital Prostate Cancer Support Group (organisation 5142831)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£5,177,780	£6,057,879	£4,074,359	£2,605,603	£970,524	35 / 150
2024	£4,907,018	£4,145,628	£2,884,243	£3,485,702	£846,636	27 / 150
2023	£3,002,800	£3,454,813	£2,404,982	£2,724,312	£200,503	24 / 35
2022	£2,675,821	£2,622,721	£1,743,661	£3,176,325	£343,764	17 / 1
2021	£1,103,403	£1,927,954	£1,217,742	£3,123,225	£453,847	15 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Prostate Cancer Research

What does Prostate Cancer Research do?

Prostate Cancer Research aims to save lives and improve the quality of life for all those affected by prostate cancer through funding research and empowering patients.

How much income did Prostate Cancer Research report in 2025?

Prostate Cancer Research reported total income of £5.18m and reported expenditure of £6.06m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Prostate Cancer Research registered as a charity?

Prostate Cancer Research was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 March 2014 as charity number 1156027. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Prostate Cancer Research?

Prostate Cancer Research is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Prostate Cancer Research operate?

Prostate Cancer Research operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Prostate Cancer Research a registered charity?

Yes — Prostate Cancer Research is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156027.