The Helen Straker Charity
To assist persons and their families who are suffering from cancer, and to provide support into research into cancer treatment.
Activities & Mission
To assist persons and their families who are suffering from cancer, and to provide support into research into cancer treatment.
Grants
The Helen Straker Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £231,467
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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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 | £224,942 | £231,467 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2024 | £231,425 | £261,813 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £302,729 | £292,424 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2022 | £163,118 | £128,700 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £11,080 | £17,994 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Helen Straker Charity
What does The Helen Straker Charity do?
To assist persons and their families who are suffering from cancer, and to provide support into research into cancer treatment.
How much income did The Helen Straker Charity report in 2025?
The Helen Straker Charity reported total income of £225k and reported expenditure of £231k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Helen Straker Charity registered as a charity?
The Helen Straker Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 June 2015 as charity number 1161942. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs The Helen Straker Charity?
The Helen Straker Charity is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Helen Straker Charity operate?
The Helen Straker Charity operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Helen Straker Charity a registered charity?
Yes — The Helen Straker Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161942.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated