PROSTATE CANCER UK
Prostate Cancer UK fights to help more men survive prostate cancer and enjoy a better quality of life. We support men living with prostate cancer, prostate diseases and the effects of treatment. We find answers by funding research and we lead change by campaigning and collaborating. We are the country's leading charity for men with prostate cancer and prostate problems.
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THE OBJECTS FOR WHICH THE COMPANY IS ESTABLISHED ARE TO: 4.1.1 ENCOURAGE, SUPPORT AND CARRY OUT RESEARCH INTO THE CAUSES, PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND CURE OF PROSTATE CANCER AND OTHER PROSTATE DISEASES AND THEIR EFFECTS AND TO PUBLISH THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH 4.1.2 EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE ISSUES RELATING TO PROSTATE CANCER AND OTHER PROSTATE DISEASES; 4.1.3 PROVIDE FOR THE RELIEF OF SUFFERING AMONG MEN AFFECTED BY PROSTATE CANCER AND/OR PROSTATE DISEASES, THEIR FAMILIES AND DEPENDANTS, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT AND INFORMATION AND IN SUCH OTHER WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES MAY DETERMINE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £3.8m for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by growth in donations and partnerships. Free reserves increased to £30.9m, which the trustees confirm is in line with their stated policy targets for risk, major commitments, and strategic investment.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, the Charity made a grant of £38,000 to the Academy of Medical Sciences (2024: £38,000) of which Paul Stewart, a Trustee, was Acting President.” — page 50
“During the year, the Charity paid subscription fees of £18,325 at the market rate to the Association of Medical Research Charities where the partner of a member of key management personnel became a Director during the year.” — page 50
“During the year, the Charity made a grant of £38,000 to the Academy of Medical Sciences (2024: £38,000) of which Paul Stewart, a Trustee, was Acting President.” — page 50
“During the year, the Charity paid subscription fees of £18,325 at the market rate to the Association of Medical Research Charities where the partner of a member of key management personnel became a Director during the year.” — page 50
“During the year, the Charity made a grant of £38,000 to the Academy of Medical Sciences (2024: £38,000) of which Paul Stewart, a Trustee, was Acting President.” — page 50
“During the year, the Charity paid subscription fees of £18,325 at the market rate to the Association of Medical Research Charities where the partner of a member of key management personnel became a Director during the year.” — page 50
“During the year, the Charity made a grant of £38,000 to the Academy of Medical Sciences (2024: £38,000) of which Paul Stewart, a Trustee, was Acting President.” — page 50
“During the year, the Charity paid subscription fees of £18,325 at the market rate to the Association of Medical Research Charities where the partner of a member of key management personnel became a Director during the year.” — page 50
“The charity has a trading subsidiary, Prostate Cancer Trading Limited (06157784)” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 320
- Employees paid over £60,000: 25 (£60,001–£70,000: 11; £70,001–£80,000: 6; £80,001–£90,000: 1; £90,001–£100,000: 2; £100,001–£110,000: 4; £130,001–£140,000: 1)
- Has a trading subsidiary
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 188
- Employees paid over £60,000: 20 (£60,001–£70,000: 13; £70,001–£80,000: 2; £80,001–£90,000: 1; £90,001–£100,000: 3; £120,001–£130,000: 1)
- Has a trading subsidiary
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 204
- Employees paid over £60,000: 16 (£60,001–£70,000: 10; £80,001–£90,000: 3; £90,001–£100,000: 2; £110,001–£120,000: 1)
- Has a trading subsidiary
- Grant-making is its main activity
In the news
- 12-hour darts marathon in Whitehaven to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK
- Nuneaton golf team takes aim for Prostate Cancer UK at million-yard challenge
- Chiefs partner with Prostate Cancer UK after CEO's diagnosis
- Windsor Fellowship–Prostate Cancer UK Internship Programme 2026/27
- John Brownless educates Foundation participants for Prostate Cancer UK - Leeds United | Official Website
- London Scottish x Prostate Cancer UK
- Prostate Cancer UK named official charity partner of the c2c Essex Ultra Marathon 2026
- Paddock teams up with Prostate Cancer UK for unchanged 2026 entry
Property (HM Land Registry)
Advertised salaries (public job ads)
- Head of Philanthropy — £60,250 - £70,750 per year
- Senior Philanthropy Manager — £51,250 - £60,250 per year
- Fulfilment Manager — £42,750 - £46,500 per year
- Senior NHS Pathway Development Officer — £36,250 - £39,500 per year
- Appeal and Operations Executive — £29,500 - £34,750 per year
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/10/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (14/08/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (05/01/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (14/04/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (12/02/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (15/08/2022)
Trustees
- Doris Harriette Olulodechair
- Anthony Nicholas Seymour Hampton
- Caroline Elizabeth Artis
- Dr Nicholas Rooke Hicks
- Henry Awele Obi
- Jennifer Liebenberg
- Karen Amanda Bonner MBE
- Kenneth Ian Towle
- Michael John McGrath
- PAUL MICHAEL STEWART
- Professor Catharine Mary Louise West
- Rebecca Louise Granger
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £45.5m | £42.0m |
| 31/03/2024 | £43.8m | £51.5m |
| 31/03/2023 | £33.9m | £34.3m |
| 31/03/2022 | £35.4m | £25.1m |
| 31/03/2021 | £27.9m | £22.3m |
Common questions
Is PROSTATE CANCER UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £3.8m for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by growth in donations and partnerships. Free reserves increased to £30.9m, which the trustees confirm is in line with their stated policy targets for risk, major commitments, and strategic investment. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
Who funds PROSTATE CANCER UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PROSTATE CANCER UK as a grant recipient include THE ICELAND FOODS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, MOVEMBER EUROPE, THE 3 TS CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 09/09/2021 | £380 | A grant to Prostate Cancer UK |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/12/2005 | £152k | West of Scotland pilot outreach for older men affected by prostate cancer |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £27k |
| PINK RIBBON FOUNDATION | 2 | £26k |
| THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £5k |
| CHILDREN WITH CANCER UK | 1 | £2.8m |
| GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL CHILDREN'S CHARITY | 1 | £1.4m |
| THE TANLAW FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.0m |
| The Hugh Mumford Charitable Trust | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE EXILARCH'S FOUNDATION | 1 | £802k |
Charities like this
- PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH
- THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS
- PROSTAID
- PCASO PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT ORGANISATION
- PROST8 UK
- CANCER RESEARCH UK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROSTATE CANCER UK | £45.5m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH | £7.5m | £120,001 - £130,000 | — | unclear | 20.5% | no doubt |
| THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS | £420k | — | 0 | unclear | 7.0% | no doubt |
| PROSTAID | £170k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PCASO PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT ORGANISATION | £186k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PROST8 UK | £93k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |