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The Three Bears Foundation

The Three Bears Foundation is a York based National Charity, focusing on the serious challenges of Pancreatic Cancer by raising awareness of the symptoms, seeking to help those diagnosed and working to support Research into the Disease. The Charity raises Funds through a variety of Events, working with the Community and also with PC UK as to Research having already forwarded over £90,000.00

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Activities & Mission

The Three Bears Foundation is a York based National Charity, focusing on the serious challenges of Pancreatic Cancer by raising awareness of the symptoms, seeking to help those diagnosed and working to support Research into the Disease. The Charity raises Funds through a variety of Events, working with the Community and also with PC UK as to Research having already forwarded over £90,000.00

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
£45,574
Latest Expenditure
£16,228

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 35.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 35.6%
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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£45,574
£16,2280 / 5
2023
£27,142
£37,5070 / 5
2022
£39,729
£26,9140 / 5
2021
£12,854
£4,9860 / 5
2020
£11,017
£6,5850 / 2

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Frequently asked questions about The Three Bears Foundation

What does The Three Bears Foundation do?

The Three Bears Foundation is a York based National Charity, focusing on the serious challenges of Pancreatic Cancer by raising awareness of the symptoms, seeking to help those diagnosed and working to support Research into the Disease. The Charity raises Funds through a variety of Events, working with the Community and also with PC UK as to Research having already forwarded over £90,000.00

How much income did The Three Bears Foundation report in 2024?

The Three Bears Foundation reported total income of £46k and reported expenditure of £16k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Three Bears Foundation registered as a charity?

The Three Bears Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 December 2019 as charity number 1186954. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs The Three Bears Foundation?

The Three Bears Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTOPHER JAMES BURN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Three Bears Foundation operate?

The Three Bears Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Three Bears Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Three Bears Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186954.

Details

Address
21 SIM BALK LANE
BISHOPTHORPE
YORK
YO23 2QH
Registration Date
16 December 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5130578
Charity Number
1186954

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Trustees

CHRISTOPHER JAMES BURN Chair
ANDREW PETER KNOWLES
EMMA MAY ELEANOR HARGREAVES
Joseph Peter Swales
PETER JAMES BOXALL
ROXANNE TUOHY
STEVEN MARK BURN
Also governs 1 other charity

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