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World Child Cancer UK

Also known as: The Gordon Morrison Charitable Trust, The Gordon Morrison Family Trust

In high-income countries over 80% of children who develop cancer survive, but in low-income countries it is often under 30%. World Child Cancer works with local teams and partners in Africa and Asia to redress that inequity to improve quality of care and survival. We provide strategic solutions to diagnosis, access to treatment and holistic care, while advocating for government-led sustainability.

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Activities & Mission

In high-income countries over 80% of children who develop cancer survive, but in low-income countries it is often under 30%. World Child Cancer works with local teams and partners in Africa and Asia to redress that inequity to improve quality of care and survival. We provide strategic solutions to diagnosis, access to treatment and holistic care, while advocating for government-led sustainability.

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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,238,605
Latest Expenditure
£3,697,135

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 87.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 13.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,226,613
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £11,992
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,238,040
Raising Funds £459,095
Governance £23,260
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2016 — World Child Cancer (organisation 4032583)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£3,238,605
£3,697,135£3,238,040£678,536£237,00018 / 15
2023
£5,874,243
£5,627,802£5,327,066£1,137,066£221,00014 / 15
2022
£2,895,296
£3,269,998£2,892,456£890,625£433,01116 / 15
2021
£2,735,996
£2,585,862£2,265,079£1,265,327£307,20115 / 100
2020
£2,772,702
£2,468,882£2,216,246£1,115,193£284,07613 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about World Child Cancer UK

What does World Child Cancer UK do?

In high-income countries over 80% of children who develop cancer survive, but in low-income countries it is often under 30%. World Child Cancer works with local teams and partners in Africa and Asia to redress that inequity to improve quality of care and survival. We provide strategic solutions to diagnosis, access to treatment and holistic care, while advocating for government-led sustainability.

How much income did World Child Cancer UK report in 2024?

World Child Cancer UK reported total income of £3.24m and reported expenditure of £3.70m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was World Child Cancer UK registered as a charity?

World Child Cancer UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 January 2001 as charity number 1084729. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs World Child Cancer UK?

World Child Cancer UK is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does World Child Cancer UK operate?

World Child Cancer UK operates across 8 areas, including Bangladesh, Burma, Cameroon and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is World Child Cancer UK a registered charity?

Yes — World Child Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1084729.

Details

Address
86-90 Paul Street
London
EC2A 4NE
Registration Date
26 January 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3978496
Charity Number
1084729

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Trustees

World Child Cancer Trustees Limited

Also Known As

  • The Gordon Morrison Charitable Trust
  • The Gordon Morrison Family Trust

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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