Sussex Cancer Fund

To provide financial support for cancer research and for the provision, maintenance and replacement of facilities, equipment and buildings for the Radiotherapy and Oncology department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton.

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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.

Local Authority

East Sussex West Sussex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£432,930

Latest Expenditure

£440,586

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 70.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 81.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 5.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £536,943

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £32,443

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £401,199

Raising Funds £14,821

Governance £12,000

Grants to Institutions £276,124

Other Expenditure £77,044

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£432,930	£440,586				0 / 30
2024	£569,386	£493,064	£401,199	£1,084,784	£890,983	2 / 25
2023	£317,554	£165,026				0 / 30
2022	£396,639	£353,184				0 / 50
2021	£164,652	£524,569				0 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sussex Cancer Fund

What does Sussex Cancer Fund do?

How much income did Sussex Cancer Fund report in 2025?

Sussex Cancer Fund reported total income of £433k and reported expenditure of £441k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sussex Cancer Fund registered as a charity?

Sussex Cancer Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 May 2012 as charity number 1147195. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Sussex Cancer Fund?

Sussex Cancer Fund is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr DAVID JAMES BLOOMFIELD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sussex Cancer Fund operate?

Sussex Cancer Fund operates across 2 areas: East Sussex and West Sussex.

Is Sussex Cancer Fund a registered charity?

Yes — Sussex Cancer Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147195.