THE ANTHONY LONG CHARITABLE TRUST
Funding of research in to the causes, prevention, treatment and cure of cancer (in particular but not exclusively head & neck cancer) in the United Kingdom (in particular, but not exclusively in East Anglia) and elsewhere including assistance in the development of findings of research into practical applications for the prevention, treatment and cure of cancer.
Objects
THE TRUSTEES SHALL HOLD THE CAPITAL AND INCOME OF THE TRUST FUND UPON TRUST TO APPLY THE INCOME AND ALL OR SUCH PART OR PARTS OF THE CAPITAL AT SUCH TIMES IN SUCH MANNER AND SUBJECT TO SUCH RESTRICTIONS (IF ANY) AS THE TRUSTEES MAY IN THEIR DISCRETION THINK FIT FOR OR TOWARDS THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE HEALTH THROUGH PROMOTING RESEARCH INTO THE CAUSES, PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND CURE OF CANCER (IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, HEAD AND NECK CANCER) IN THE UNITED KINGDOM (IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, EAST ANGLIA) AND ELSEWHERE INCLUDING ASSISTANCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF FINDINGS OF RESEARCH INTO PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS FOR THE PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND CURE OF CANCER.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £37,722 for the year ended 31 July 2025, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £980,712. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. The charity maintains a general fund to continue funding research projects aligned with its objectives.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the intention of the Trustees to maintain reserves within the general fund to continue funding projects as set out in the objects of the charity above.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- JANET MARY LONG
- MARIE JEANETTE FAIRISH
- Michelle Annette Long
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £39k | £2k |
| 31/07/2024 | £33k | £33k |
| 31/07/2023 | £16k | £2k |
| 31/07/2022 | £9k | £3k |
| 31/07/2021 | £12k | £2k |
Common questions
Is THE ANTHONY LONG CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £37,722 for the year ended 31 July 2025, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £980,712. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. The charity maintains a general fund to continue funding research projects aligned with its objectives. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.