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.
Activities & Mission
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.
Grants
Prostate Cancer UK is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £11,645,000
- Who it helps
- elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and the advancement of health or the saving of lives
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 322). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% 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
Expenditure Categories
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?
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.
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 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 322 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 12 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.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Prostate Cancer Charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated