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The Hilary Craft Charitable Foundation Limited

Also known as: The Hilary Craft Charitable Trust Foundation Limited, Action Against Cancer, The Gene Machine

The Charity was established to promote and protect the health of the public, by research into the prevention, treatment and cure for all forms of cancer.Our current activities include the approval of grants for the funding of research in respect of:- Developing a new drug ? A totally new approach to therapyUnderstanding the Cancer BrainTargeting the Guardian of the Genome

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Activities & Mission

The Charity was established to promote and protect the health of the public, by research into the prevention, treatment and cure for all forms of cancer.Our current activities include the approval of grants for the funding of research in respect of:- Developing a new drug ? A totally new approach to therapyUnderstanding the Cancer BrainTargeting the Guardian of the Genome

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income
£267,904
Latest Expenditure
£576,956

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 84.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 15.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £464,881
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £74,795
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £421,250
Raising Funds £75,129
Governance £2,867
Grants to Institutions £418,383
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£267,904
£576,9560 / 4
2024
£539,676
£496,379£421,250£2,090,112£567,8812 / 4
2023
£325,365
£462,1430 / 4
2022
£508,226
£549,639£477,732£2,183,593£658,1972 / 4
2021
£289,334
£1,098,4370 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Hilary Craft Charitable Foundation Limited

What does The Hilary Craft Charitable Foundation Limited do?

The Charity was established to promote and protect the health of the public, by research into the prevention, treatment and cure for all forms of cancer.Our current activities include the approval of grants for the funding of research in respect of:- Developing a new drug ? A totally new approach to therapyUnderstanding the Cancer BrainTargeting the Guardian of the Genome

How much income did The Hilary Craft Charitable Foundation Limited report in 2025?

The Hilary Craft Charitable Foundation Limited reported total income of £268k and reported expenditure of £577k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Hilary Craft Charitable Foundation Limited registered as a charity?

The Hilary Craft Charitable Foundation Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 September 2011 as charity number 1143743. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs The Hilary Craft Charitable Foundation Limited?

The Hilary Craft Charitable Foundation Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is MAURICE HOWARD CRAFT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Hilary Craft Charitable Foundation Limited operate?

The Hilary Craft Charitable Foundation Limited operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Hilary Craft Charitable Foundation Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Hilary Craft Charitable Foundation Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1143743.

Details

Address
2-3 REGENCY CHAMBERS
JUBILEE WAY
BURY
LANCASHIRE
BL9 0JW
Registration Date
9 September 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5020200
Charity Number
1143743

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Trustees

MAURICE HOWARD CRAFT Chair
JONATHAN SIMON MYER CRAFT
Laurence Joel Frederic Tarlo
Michaela Mary Rees Jones
Also governs 1 other charity
PERCY BECKLEY FCA
Rachel Louise Craft

Also Known As

  • The Hilary Craft Charitable Trust Foundation Limited
  • Action Against Cancer
  • The Gene Machine

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30 July 2026
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