The Big C Appeal Limited
Also known as: The Big C Appeal, Big C
TO ENABLE NORFOLK & WAVENEY TO BE A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE PROVISION OF CANCER SERVICES, AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN CANCER RESEARCH LOCALLY.
Activities & Mission
TO ENABLE NORFOLK & WAVENEY TO BE A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE PROVISION OF CANCER SERVICES, AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN CANCER RESEARCH LOCALLY.
Grants
The Big C Appeal Limited makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £16,789
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 7% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 375). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 2% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £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 | £3,170,566 | £3,540,345 | £1,548,577 | £2,426,413 | £0 | 93 / 433 |
| 2024 | £3,375,838 | £3,498,101 | £1,678,982 | £2,711,155 | £40,513 | 94 / 377 |
| 2023 | £2,979,216 | £3,336,162 | £1,655,558 | £2,810,008 | £0 | 88 / 298 |
| 2022 | £3,134,649 | £2,814,520 | £1,224,110 | £3,107,369 | £310,961 | 83 / 249 |
| 2021 | £3,137,672 | £2,537,954 | £1,192,183 | £2,911,910 | £166,471 | 75 / 280 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Big C Appeal Limited
What does The Big C Appeal Limited do?
TO ENABLE NORFOLK & WAVENEY TO BE A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE PROVISION OF CANCER SERVICES, AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN CANCER RESEARCH LOCALLY.
How much income did The Big C Appeal Limited report in 2025?
The Big C Appeal Limited reported total income of £3.17m and reported expenditure of £3.54m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Big C Appeal Limited?
The Big C Appeal Limited has a program ratio of 48.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 375 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Big C Appeal Limited registered as a charity?
The Big C Appeal Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 February 1981 as charity number 281730. It has been registered for 45 years.
Who runs The Big C Appeal Limited?
The Big C Appeal Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Big C Appeal Limited operate?
The Big C Appeal Limited operates across 2 areas: Norfolk and Suffolk.
Is The Big C Appeal Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Big C Appeal Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 281730.
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Registry Information
Other notable Health charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Big C Appeal
- Big C
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated