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
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 40% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 28% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £539,676 | £496,379 | £421,250 | £2,090,112 | £567,881 | 2 / 4 |
| 2023 | £325,365 | £462,143 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2022 | £508,226 | £549,639 | £477,732 | £2,183,593 | £658,197 | 2 / 4 |
| 2021 | £289,334 | £1,098,437 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2020 | £202,525 | £809,334 | 0 / 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 2024?
The Hilary Craft Charitable Foundation Limited reported total income of £540k and reported expenditure of £496k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Hilary Craft Charitable Foundation Limited?
The Hilary Craft Charitable Foundation Limited has a program ratio of 78.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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.
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Also Known As
- The Hilary Craft Charitable Trust Foundation Limited
- Action Against Cancer
- The Gene Machine
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated