Yorkshire Cancer Research
Also known as: Active Against Cancer, Yorkshire Cancer Research Campaign, Y C R
The charity's objects are the advancement of health or the saving of lives by undertaking research and other relevant activities in the Yorkshire region or elsewhere to help people avoid, survive or cope with cancer.
Activities & Mission
The charity's objects are the advancement of health or the saving of lives by undertaking research and other relevant activities in the Yorkshire region or elsewhere to help people avoid, survive or cope with cancer.
Grants
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £10,403,463
- Who it helps
- other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 9% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 92). How is this calculated?
Higher than 15% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 9% of UK Charitable activities 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 | £27,719,019 | £21,733,331 | £13,954,785 | £120,963,858 | £22,402,835 | 150 / 298 |
| 2024 | £31,736,152 | £23,046,985 | £17,699,837 | £113,944,840 | £20,960,547 | 102 / 381 |
| 2023 | £32,812,406 | £14,557,396 | £11,020,830 | £100,829,808 | £15,024,936 | 73 / 350 |
| 2022 | £25,831,521 | £12,654,177 | £9,945,108 | £84,051,207 | £11,665,111 | 61 / 300 |
| 2021 | £20,289,086 | £13,015,139 | £10,893,827 | £69,029,095 | £8,230,207 | 52 / 290 |
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Frequently asked questions about Yorkshire Cancer Research
What does Yorkshire Cancer Research do?
The charity's objects are the advancement of health or the saving of lives by undertaking research and other relevant activities in the Yorkshire region or elsewhere to help people avoid, survive or cope with cancer.
How much income did Yorkshire Cancer Research report in 2025?
Yorkshire Cancer Research reported total income of £27.72m and reported expenditure of £21.73m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Yorkshire Cancer Research?
Yorkshire Cancer Research has a program ratio of 50.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 92 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Yorkshire Cancer Research registered as a charity?
Yorkshire Cancer Research was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 October 1985 as charity number 516898. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs Yorkshire Cancer Research?
Yorkshire Cancer Research is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Elizabeth Anne Richards. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Yorkshire Cancer Research operate?
Yorkshire Cancer Research operates across 10 areas, including Bradford City, City Of Wakefield, City Of York and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Yorkshire Cancer Research a registered charity?
Yes — Yorkshire Cancer Research is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 516898.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Active Against Cancer
- Yorkshire Cancer Research
- Yorkshire Cancer Research Campaign
- Y C R
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated