Wessex Cancer Support
Also known as: Wessex Cancer Trust
Through its four support centres, Wessex Cancer Support provides free, local and personalised emotional support to anyone affected by cancer in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. Clients may have cancer themselves, be adjusting to life after cancer or supporting someone with cancer.
Activities & Mission
Through its four support centres, Wessex Cancer Support provides free, local and personalised emotional support to anyone affected by cancer in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. Clients may have cancer themselves, be adjusting to life after cancer or supporting someone with 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 Efficiency
Higher than 57% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 10% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 7% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — The Winchester and Central Hampshire Intestinal Cancer Trust (organisation 1000297)
- Asset transfer in in 2019 — Friends of Oncology and Radiotherapy Trust (organisation 4011361)
- Asset transfer in in 2019 — Wessex Cancer Trust (organisation 280133)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,394,333 | £2,164,983 | £1,315,285 | £2,411,533 | £2,252,322 | 66 / 200 |
| 2023 | £1,912,459 | £2,008,496 | £1,218,839 | £3,006,849 | £1,223,776 | 33 / 226 |
| 2022 | £2,543,018 | £1,708,611 | £1,017,657 | £3,043,797 | £1,183,721 | 42 / 190 |
| 2021 | £3,123,236 | £1,278,595 | £765,512 | £2,208,485 | £1,157,256 | 44 / 220 |
| 2020 | £1,302,940 | £1,405,709 | £772,111 | £366,006 | £235,105 | 30 / 418 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Wessex Cancer Support
What does Wessex Cancer Support do?
Through its four support centres, Wessex Cancer Support provides free, local and personalised emotional support to anyone affected by cancer in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. Clients may have cancer themselves, be adjusting to life after cancer or supporting someone with cancer.
How much income did Wessex Cancer Support report in 2024?
Wessex Cancer Support reported total income of £1.39m and reported expenditure of £2.16m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wessex Cancer Support?
Wessex Cancer Support has a program ratio of 94.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wessex Cancer Support registered as a charity?
Wessex Cancer Support was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 June 2005 as charity number 1110216. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Wessex Cancer Support?
Wessex Cancer Support is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Diane Cutler. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wessex Cancer Support operate?
Wessex Cancer Support operates across 3 areas: Dorset, Hampshire and Isle Of Wight.
Is Wessex Cancer Support a registered charity?
Yes — Wessex Cancer Support is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1110216.
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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