World Child Cancer UK
Also known as: The Gordon Morrison Charitable Trust, The Gordon Morrison Family Trust
World Child Cancer UK is a charity which improves the diagnosis, treatment and care for children with cancer in low and middle income countries. The charity funds twinning partnerships linking hospitals between developed and developing countries. The partnerships create a two-way transfer of expertise and skills to develop locally appropriate solutions to the problem of child cancer.
Activities & Mission
World Child Cancer UK is a charity which improves the diagnosis, treatment and care for children with cancer in low and middle income countries. The charity funds twinning partnerships linking hospitals between developed and developing countries. The partnerships create a two-way transfer of expertise and skills to develop locally appropriate solutions to the problem of child cancer.
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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 72% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Beneficiary group 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 this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2016 — World Child Cancer (organisation 4032583)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £3,238,605 | £3,697,135 | £3,238,040 | £678,536 | £237,000 | 18 / 15 |
| 2023 | £5,874,243 | £5,627,802 | £5,327,066 | £1,137,066 | £221,000 | 14 / 15 |
| 2022 | £2,895,296 | £3,269,998 | £2,892,456 | £890,625 | £433,011 | 16 / 15 |
| 2021 | £2,735,996 | £2,585,862 | £2,265,079 | £1,265,327 | £307,201 | 15 / 100 |
| 2020 | £2,772,702 | £2,468,882 | £2,216,246 | £1,115,193 | £284,076 | 13 / 50 |
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Frequently asked questions about World Child Cancer UK
What does World Child Cancer UK do?
World Child Cancer UK is a charity which improves the diagnosis, treatment and care for children with cancer in low and middle income countries. The charity funds twinning partnerships linking hospitals between developed and developing countries. The partnerships create a two-way transfer of expertise and skills to develop locally appropriate solutions to the problem of child cancer.
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.
How efficient is World Child Cancer UK?
World Child Cancer UK has a program ratio of 100.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 72% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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.
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Also Known As
- The Gordon Morrison Charitable Trust
- The Gordon Morrison Family Trust
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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