Prostate Cancer UK

Also known as: The Prostate Cancer Charity

Prostate Cancer UK fights to help more men survive prostate cancer and enjoy a better quality of life. We support men living with prostate cancer, prostate diseases and the effects of treatment. We find answers by funding research and we lead change by campaigning and collaborating. We are the country's leading charity for men with prostate cancer and prostate problems.

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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

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£45,518,000

Latest Expenditure

£42,028,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 68.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 73.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 13% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 26.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £42,542,000

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £613,000

Investments £2,363,000

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £31,050,000

Raising Funds £10,978,000

Governance £47,000

Grants to Institutions £11,645,000

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£45,518,000	£42,028,000	£31,050,000	£33,076,000	£30,943,000	233 / 320
2024	£43,821,000	£51,486,000	£41,149,000	£29,276,000	£24,939,000	221 / 188
2023	£33,949,000	£34,341,000	£24,921,000	£35,946,000	£28,481,000	210 / 204
2022	£35,443,000	£25,060,000	£15,685,000	£36,338,000	£27,142,000	190 / 1378
2021	£27,867,000	£22,290,000	£15,815,000	£25,955,000	£18,265,000	189 / 1342

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Prostate Cancer UK

What does Prostate Cancer UK do?

How much income did Prostate Cancer UK report in 2025?

Prostate Cancer UK reported total income of £45.52m and reported expenditure of £42.03m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Prostate Cancer UK?

Prostate Cancer UK has a program ratio of 68.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Prostate Cancer UK registered as a charity?

Prostate Cancer UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 November 1991 as charity number 1005541. It has been registered for 35 years.

Who runs Prostate Cancer UK?

Prostate Cancer UK is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Doris Harriette Olulode. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Prostate Cancer UK operate?

Prostate Cancer UK operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Prostate Cancer UK a registered charity?

Yes — Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1005541.