World Cancer Research Fund
Also known as: Wcrf UK
To raise awareness that the risk of cancer is reduced by healthy food and nutrition, physical activity and weight management.To fund cutting-edge research on how the foods we eat, the amount of physical activity we do and our body weight impact our cancer risk so that our diet and health recommendations for reducing the risk of cancer are based on current science.
Activities & Mission
To raise awareness that the risk of cancer is reduced by healthy food and nutrition, physical activity and weight management.To fund cutting-edge research on how the foods we eat, the amount of physical activity we do and our body weight impact our cancer risk so that our diet and health recommendations for reducing the risk of cancer are based on current science.
Grants
World Cancer Research Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £2,228,156
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and the advancement of health or the saving of lives
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 41% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 159). How is this calculated?
Higher than 38% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 36% of UK Health charities with income over £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 | £11,937,144 | £12,108,387 | £8,943,307 | £6,625,104 | £6,625,103 | 58 / 4 |
| 2024 | £12,679,739 | £11,569,496 | £8,609,935 | £7,086,618 | £5,597,096 | 54 / 14 |
| 2023 | £10,639,714 | £11,104,765 | £8,366,768 | £5,978,022 | £5,978,022 | 52 / 20 |
| 2022 | £10,817,848 | £10,955,316 | £8,432,874 | £6,386,605 | £6,219,166 | 48 / 3 |
| 2021 | £10,813,225 | £10,755,132 | £8,275,088 | £6,514,223 | £6,454,849 | 45 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about World Cancer Research Fund
What does World Cancer Research Fund do?
To raise awareness that the risk of cancer is reduced by healthy food and nutrition, physical activity and weight management.To fund cutting-edge research on how the foods we eat, the amount of physical activity we do and our body weight impact our cancer risk so that our diet and health recommendations for reducing the risk of cancer are based on current science.
How much income did World Cancer Research Fund report in 2025?
World Cancer Research Fund reported total income of £11.94m and reported expenditure of £12.11m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is World Cancer Research Fund?
World Cancer Research Fund has a program ratio of 74.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 159 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was World Cancer Research Fund registered as a charity?
World Cancer Research Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 October 1990 as charity number 1000739. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs World Cancer Research Fund?
World Cancer Research Fund is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does World Cancer Research Fund operate?
World Cancer Research Fund operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is World Cancer Research Fund a registered charity?
Yes — World Cancer Research Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1000739.
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Other notable Health charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Wcrf UK
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated