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The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund

Also known as: Dimbleby Cancer Care, Cancer Care Map

Since 1966, The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund has supported people living with cancer in the UK. Today our main focus is the online national resource, cancercaremap.org. Previous projects include the work of Dimbleby Cancer Care at Guy's and St Thomas', The Richard Dimbleby Research Fund and The Richard Dimbleby Chair of Cancer Research at King's College London,

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Activities & Mission

Since 1966, The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund has supported people living with cancer in the UK. Today our main focus is the online national resource, cancercaremap.org. Previous projects include the work of Dimbleby Cancer Care at Guy's and St Thomas', The Richard Dimbleby Research Fund and The Richard Dimbleby Chair of Cancer Research at King's College London,

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£192,144
Latest Expenditure
£286,871

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 149.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 149.3%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£192,144
£286,8710 / 0
2024
£184,603
£290,9700 / 0
2023
£388,144
£226,1830 / 0
2022
£239,981
£313,3270 / 0
2021
£208,511
£158,8800 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund

What does The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund do?

Since 1966, The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund has supported people living with cancer in the UK. Today our main focus is the online national resource, cancercaremap.org. Previous projects include the work of Dimbleby Cancer Care at Guy's and St Thomas', The Richard Dimbleby Research Fund and The Richard Dimbleby Chair of Cancer Research at King's College London,

How much income did The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund report in 2025?

The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund reported total income of £192k and reported expenditure of £287k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund registered as a charity?

The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 May 1966 as charity number 247558. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund?

The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is JONATHAN DIMBLEBY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund operate?

The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund a registered charity?

Yes — The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 247558.

Details

Address
Guys Hospital
4th Floor Management Offices
Bermondsey Wing
Great Maze Pond
LONDON
Registration Date
19 May 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
247558
Charity Number
247558

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Trustees

JONATHAN DIMBLEBY Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Anand David Purushotham
Frederick Thomas Jordan Dimbleby
Hamish Warren Sinclair
Joanna Margaret Ralling
Kitty Dimbleby
Kyle Gregory Taylor
Nana Fifield
Also governs 1 other charity
Patricia Rosario Brolly

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Dimbleby Cancer Care
  • Cancer Care Map

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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