Melanoma Fund

Registered charity 1085969 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as MYFANWY TOWNSEND MELANOMA RESEARCH FUND

Our primary objective is to raise awareness of melanoma and other forms of skin cancer for all in sport and outdoor recreation. With the support of leading organisations, we educate on the importance of sun protection and early prevention of melanoma via our four national campaigns, targeting, sporty children and adults, golfers and greenkeepers, gardeners, and horticulturalists.

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Latest income
£79k
Latest spending
£87k
Registered
2001
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £8,079 for the year ended 1st October 2025, following total income of £78,667 and total expenditure of £86,746. The Trustees acknowledge ongoing financial pressures in the sector but remain committed to long-term sustainability and close monitoring of the financial position. Reserves decreased from £92,018 to £83,938, with no stated reserves policy target provided in the document.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Melanoma Fund (matched by registered charity number).

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
01/10/2025£79k£87k
01/10/2024£106k£92k
01/10/2023£70k£90k
01/10/2022£80k£93k
01/10/2021£112k£84k

Common questions

Is Melanoma Fund financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £8,079 for the year ended 1st October 2025, following total income of £78,667 and total expenditure of £86,746. The Trustees acknowledge ongoing financial pressures in the sector but remain committed to long-term sustainability and close monitoring of the financial position. Reserves decreased from £92,018 to £83,938, with no stated reserves policy target provided in the document. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.