York Against Cancer

To raise funds to support cancer patients and advance the alleviation and cure of cancer.

Activities & Mission

To raise funds to support cancer patients and advance the alleviation and cure of 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.

Local Authority

City Of York North Yorkshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,460,424

Latest Expenditure

£1,136,857

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 54.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 13% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 69.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 14% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 31.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 10% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,051,397

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £372,040

Investments £36,987

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £793,172

Raising Funds £343,685

Governance £16,942

Grants to Institutions £120,000

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,460,424	£1,136,857	£793,172	£4,466,498	£1,113,248	10 / 140
2023	£763,604	£1,093,420	£772,238	£4,060,891	£1,093,281	10 / 150
2022	£1,468,175	£1,819,580	£1,559,969	£4,397,069	£4,261,666	8 / 170
2021	£647,704	£537,850	£337,880	£4,778,060	£3,041,746	8 / 100
2020	£389,859	£536,646				0 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about York Against Cancer

What does York Against Cancer do?

To raise funds to support cancer patients and advance the alleviation and cure of cancer.

How much income did York Against Cancer report in 2024?

York Against Cancer reported total income of £1.46m and reported expenditure of £1.14m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is York Against Cancer?

York Against Cancer has a program ratio of 54.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was York Against Cancer registered as a charity?

York Against Cancer was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 July 2009 as charity number 1130835. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs York Against Cancer?

York Against Cancer is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is IAN YEOWART. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does York Against Cancer operate?

York Against Cancer operates across 2 areas: City Of York and North Yorkshire.

Is York Against Cancer a registered charity?

Yes — York Against Cancer is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1130835.