The Mary How Trust For Cancer Prevention
Health & Wellbeing Screening and Health advice to self referred, asymptomatic members of the community, to detect early signs of life threatening illness . No charge is made. The Charity relies on volunteers, supporters, donations, grants and fundraising. The NHS does not provide financial support. The Trust was formed in 1988 on the death of Mary How from bowel cancer.
Activities & Mission
Health & Wellbeing Screening and Health advice to self referred, asymptomatic members of the community, to detect early signs of life threatening illness . No charge is made. The Charity relies on volunteers, supporters, donations, grants and fundraising. The NHS does not provide financial support. The Trust was formed in 1988 on the death of Mary How from bowel cancer.
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 11% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 33% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 25% of UK Charity and VCS support 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 | £1,651,535 | £844,159 | £751,738 | £1,797,663 | £860,000 | 19 / 50 |
| 2024 | £996,582 | £766,089 | £674,356 | £983,000 | £555,000 | 20 / 50 |
| 2023 | £739,067 | £649,255 | £596,508 | £718,337 | £555,000 | 19 / 50 |
| 2022 | £833,532 | £717,298 | £469,640 | £651,416 | £350,000 | 18 / 50 |
| 2021 | £454,001 | £395,649 | 0 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Mary How Trust For Cancer Prevention
What does The Mary How Trust For Cancer Prevention do?
Health & Wellbeing Screening and Health advice to self referred, asymptomatic members of the community, to detect early signs of life threatening illness . No charge is made. The Charity relies on volunteers, supporters, donations, grants and fundraising. The NHS does not provide financial support. The Trust was formed in 1988 on the death of Mary How from bowel cancer.
How much income did The Mary How Trust For Cancer Prevention report in 2025?
The Mary How Trust For Cancer Prevention reported total income of £1.65m and reported expenditure of £844k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Mary How Trust For Cancer Prevention?
The Mary How Trust For Cancer Prevention has a program ratio of 45.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Mary How Trust For Cancer Prevention registered as a charity?
The Mary How Trust For Cancer Prevention was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 January 2008 as charity number 1122393. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs The Mary How Trust For Cancer Prevention?
The Mary How Trust For Cancer Prevention is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nicola Maria Neal-Smith. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Mary How Trust For Cancer Prevention operate?
The Mary How Trust For Cancer Prevention operates in West Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Mary How Trust For Cancer Prevention a registered charity?
Yes — The Mary How Trust For Cancer Prevention is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1122393.
Details
The Colonnades
17 London Road
PULBOROUGH
West Sussex
RH20 1AS
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