WORLD CANCER RESEARCH FUND
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £461,516 for the year, a significant deterioration from the previous year's surplus. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves decreased to £6,625,103, with free reserves standing at £2,870,759, which equates to three months of current year expenditure. The trustees believe the charity is well placed to manage business risks, though they note the possibility of declining income due to economic conditions.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, royalty fees, £20,664 (FY2023/2024: £0) were paid to the President, Marilyn Gentry, in respect of the use of her name in connection with the charity’s promotional activities. The transaction was conducted under a contractual arrangement approved by the Trustees.” — page 37
“WCRF has a wholly owned trading subsidiary, WCRF (Trading) Ltd, which is incorporated in the UK. WCRF (Trading) Ltd ceased operations in 2015.” — page 37
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Trustees
- Alison Muriel Sinclair
- Antoinette Hunter
- Graham Peter Triefus
- Professor Ashley Ronald Cooper
- Professor John Mathers
- Roderick Power
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £11.9m | £12.1m |
| 30/09/2024 | £12.7m | £11.6m |
| 30/09/2023 | £10.6m | £11.1m |
| 30/09/2022 | £10.8m | £11.0m |
| 30/09/2021 | £10.8m | £10.8m |
Common questions
Is WORLD CANCER RESEARCH FUND financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £461,516 for the year, a significant deterioration from the previous year's surplus. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves decreased to £6,625,103, with free reserves standing at £2,870,759, which equates to three months of current year expenditure. The trustees believe the charity is well placed to manage business risks, though they note the possibility of declining income due to economic conditions. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by RSM UK Audit LLP.
Who funds WORLD CANCER RESEARCH FUND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WORLD CANCER RESEARCH FUND as a grant recipient include THE BUZZACOTT STUART DEFRIES MEMORIAL FUND, SIR SAMUEL SCOTT OF YEWS TRUST, THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST, THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST, R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE BUZZACOTT STUART DEFRIES MEMORIAL FUND | FY2025 | £127k |
| SIR SAMUEL SCOTT OF YEWS TRUST | FY2022 | £5k |
| THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |
| THE CHAMPNISS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |
| Evelyn Partners Charitable Trust | FY2024 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £1.5m |
| DENISE COATES FOUNDATION | 2 | £1.0m |
| DAVID LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £151k |
| THE PENNIES FOUNDATION | 2 | £107k |
| MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £9k |
| THE EARL FITZWILLIAM CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £6k |
| ONE FOOTSTEP | 1 | — |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD "CITY OF HIS GRACE" | 1 | — |