The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation
Also known as: The Tom Bowdidge Foundation
Our founding principles are as follows:1. TO PROMOTE THE RELIEF, CARE, WELL-BEING AND REHABILITATION OF TEENAGERS AND YOUNG PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM CANCER, AND THEIR FAMILIES.2. TO CARRY OUT RESEARCH AND PUBLISH ANY USEFUL RESULTS INTO THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF CANCER IN TEENAGERS AND YOUNG PEOPLE.
Activities & Mission
Our founding principles are as follows:1. TO PROMOTE THE RELIEF, CARE, WELL-BEING AND REHABILITATION OF TEENAGERS AND YOUNG PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM CANCER, AND THEIR FAMILIES.2. TO CARRY OUT RESEARCH AND PUBLISH ANY USEFUL RESULTS INTO THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF CANCER IN TEENAGERS AND YOUNG PEOPLE.
Grants
The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £183,808
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or the saving of lives and disability
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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 | £219,820 | £183,808 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2024 | £184,202 | £153,544 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2023 | £145,402 | £140,570 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2022 | £142,730 | £185,324 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2021 | £216,937 | £179,247 | 0 / 40 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation
What does The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation do?
Our founding principles are as follows:1. TO PROMOTE THE RELIEF, CARE, WELL-BEING AND REHABILITATION OF TEENAGERS AND YOUNG PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM CANCER, AND THEIR FAMILIES.2. TO CARRY OUT RESEARCH AND PUBLISH ANY USEFUL RESULTS INTO THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF CANCER IN TEENAGERS AND YOUNG PEOPLE.
How much income did The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation report in 2025?
The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation reported total income of £220k and reported expenditure of £184k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation registered as a charity?
The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 April 2014 as charity number 1156553. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation?
The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Charles Frank Bowdidge. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation operate?
The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156553.
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Also Known As
- The Tom Bowdidge Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 13 October 2026
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