TENOVUS CANCER CARE
The Charity has the general aim of identifying opportunities to fund high quality research into major cancers affecting men, women and children. In addition, Tenovus aims to provide psychological, psychosocial and practical financial help to people affected by cancer, to educate and raise awareness of cancer issues of both the public and healthcare professionals.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit of £917,651 for the year, largely due to lower-than-expected legacy income and challenging retail conditions. Despite this, unrestricted reserves remain at £5.32 million, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of £2.77 million, and the auditors confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“£110,001 - £120,000 4” — page 67
“The trustees have therefore set the reserves policy to offset these risks at £2.77m for the year-end position.” — page 44
“We reported two serious incidents to the Charity Commission: an internal data breach and a case involving sexual harassment with the latter being reported from one of the retail complaints above.” — page 28
“Tenovus Cancer Care has one wholly owned subsidiary, Tenovus Trading Limited.”
In the news
- Coychurch Crematorium donates £10,000 to Tenovus Cancer Care
- Tenovus Cancer Care Appoints New CEO
- Jim to take on London Marathon for Tenovus Cancer Care
- Tenovus Cancer Care is encouraging the farming community to seek help
- Tenovus Cancer Care in Romsey reopens after redesign
- WATCH: Inside the Tenovus Cancer Care truck at Cwmbran Stadium
- Ashmole & Co set to raise funds for Welsh cancer charity - Tenovus Cancer Care
- The Red Wall Raise £22,500 for Vital Cancer Support to Tenovus Cancer Care
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Tracey Mary Burkechair
- Alun Wyn Lloyd
- Dr Lucy Jay Swithenbank
- Dr Samantha Cox
- Dr Vivek Goel
- Iain Michael Edward Hardcastle
- Ian Tanter Thomas
- Imogen Margaret Olga Stringer
- Natasha Angus
- Rachel Dawn Holborrow
- Tina Michelle Gabb
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £8.6m | £9.6m |
| 31/03/2024 | £9.7m | £8.8m |
| 31/03/2023 | £8.6m | £8.3m |
| 31/03/2022 | £8.5m | £7.3m |
| 31/03/2021 | £8.1m | £7.0m |
Common questions
Is TENOVUS CANCER CARE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit of £917,651 for the year, largely due to lower-than-expected legacy income and challenging retail conditions. Despite this, unrestricted reserves remain at £5.32 million, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of £2.77 million, and the auditors confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Advantage Accountancy and Advisory Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of TENOVUS CANCER CARE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £110,001 - £120,000 band.
Who funds TENOVUS CANCER CARE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TENOVUS CANCER CARE as a grant recipient include MOONDANCE FOUNDATION, COMMUNITY & VOLUNTARY SUPPORT CONWY, PINK RIBBON FOUNDATION, THE SIMON GIBSON CHARITABLE TRUST, BRCK Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £730k | Health |
| COMMUNITY & VOLUNTARY SUPPORT CONWY | FY2024 | £12k | |
| COMMUNITY & VOLUNTARY SUPPORT CONWY | FY2022 | £10k | |
| PINK RIBBON FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £6k | |
| THE SIMON GIBSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE SIMON GIBSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| BRCK Foundation | FY2025 | £4k | Sponsorship Matching |
| COMMUNITY & VOLUNTARY SUPPORT CONWY | FY2025 | £3k | |
| FOREST HILL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| FOREST HILL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | General |
| TOYOTA MANUFACTURING UK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| G M MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| G M MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| PINK RIBBON FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, HOOK-WITH-WARSASH | FY2025 | £500 | Charitable Donation |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/04/2024 | £20k | Let’s Talk: virtual group counselling for people affected by cancer in Wales |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/01/2023 | £10k | UKP COST OF LIVING - Cancer Sharpens the Cost-of-Living Crisis: We Can Help |
| Crowdfunder | 05/05/2022 | £2k | Local Action Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/07/2020 | £10k | COVID-19 - Tele-friend for those affected by cancer and our volunteers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/03/2020 | £10k | Nurse-led CallBack service for cancer outpatients in Hywel Dda UHB Region |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/02/2019 | £98k | Sing with Us choirs |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/04/2016 | £50k | Sing With Us |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/03/2011 | £983k | Tenovus Sing With Us Choir for your community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/05/2010 | £457k | Building a financial wellbeing for cancer patients across Wales |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CHANDRIS FOUNDATION | 3 | £3k |
| THE JOSEPH AND LILIAN SULLY FOUNDATION | 2 | £70k |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | 2 | £30k |
| CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £29k |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £16k |
| FRAZER TRUST | 2 | £12k |
| BNA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION | 2 | £11k |
| SIR SAMUEL SCOTT OF YEWS TRUST | 2 | £6k |
Charities like this
- TOGETHER AGAINST CANCER
- TEDDY20 SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH CANCER LIMITED
- CHILDREN WITH CANCER UK
- TEENAGE CANCER TRUST
- CANCER RESEARCH WALES
- PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TENOVUS CANCER CARE | £8.6m | £110,001 - £120,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TOGETHER AGAINST CANCER | £508k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TEDDY20 SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH CANCER LIMITED | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHILDREN WITH CANCER UK | £17.8m | £130,001 - £140,000 | — | unclear | 20.0% | no doubt |
| TEENAGE CANCER TRUST | £21.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CANCER RESEARCH WALES | £5.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |