The Hope Foundation For Cancer Research
Also known as: Hope Against Cancer
The charity raises funds for cancer research in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Activities & Mission
The charity raises funds for cancer research in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 42% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 10% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 6% of UK Charity and VCS support 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £627,669 | £812,674 | £517,215 | £1,147,594 | £1,147,594 | 5 / 12 |
| 2024 | £428,845 | £524,770 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2023 | £540,387 | £670,553 | £350,000 | £1,419,050 | £1,419,050 | 4 / 10 |
| 2022 | £338,509 | £1,014,848 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2021 | £453,393 | £344,988 | 0 / 15 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Hope Foundation For Cancer Research
What does The Hope Foundation For Cancer Research do?
The charity raises funds for cancer research in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
How much income did The Hope Foundation For Cancer Research report in 2025?
The Hope Foundation For Cancer Research reported total income of £628k and reported expenditure of £813k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Hope Foundation For Cancer Research?
The Hope Foundation For Cancer Research has a program ratio of 82.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Hope Foundation For Cancer Research registered as a charity?
The Hope Foundation For Cancer Research was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 March 2002 as charity number 1091480. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs The Hope Foundation For Cancer Research?
The Hope Foundation For Cancer Research is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Hope Foundation For Cancer Research operate?
The Hope Foundation For Cancer Research operates across 2 areas: Leicestershire and Rutland.
Is The Hope Foundation For Cancer Research a registered charity?
Yes — The Hope Foundation For Cancer Research is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1091480.
Details
208 KNIGHTON ROAD
LEICESTER
LE2 3TT
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Hope Against Cancer
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated