CRIS CANCER FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £3,761,989 at the end of the financial year, representing a significant increase from the previous year. The trustees report that the risk of the charity being unable to operate as a going concern is remote, citing that operational costs are minimal and events are self-funding. The charity achieved a total surplus of £780,509 for the year, driven by a 13% increase in incoming resources.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was 1 (2023: 1).” — page 17
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was 1 (2023: 1).” — page 17
“The charity’s policy is to maintain a sufficient level of reserves to enable the operating activities of the charity to continue. With the exception of annual governance costs, which are estimated at £7,500, the amount of funds required to operate the charity is not significant at an estimated amount of £78,000 per annum.” — page 5
“CRIS made donations of £5,089 (2023: £Nil) to Fundacion CRIS de Investigacion para Vencer el Cancer, a charitable organisation registered in Spain and related to CRIS by virtue of common trustees, Lola Manterola and Diego Megia.” — page 22
“CRIS also made a donation of £7,713 (2023: £Nil) to CRIS Cancer France, a charitable organisation which is related to CRIS by virtue of common trustees, Lola Manterola and Diego Megia.” — page 22
“CRIS made donations of £5,089 (2023: £Nil) to Fundacion CRIS de Investigacion para Vencer el Cancer, a charitable organisation registered in Spain and related to CRIS by virtue of common trustees, Lola Manterola and Diego Megia.” — page 22
“CRIS also made a donation of £7,713 (2023: £Nil) to CRIS Cancer France, a charitable organisation which is related to CRIS by virtue of common trustees, Lola Manterola and Diego Megia.” — page 22
“CRIS made donations of £5,089 (2023: £Nil) to Fundacion CRIS de Investigacion para Vencer el Cancer, a charitable organisation registered in Spain and related to CRIS by virtue of common trustees, Lola Manterola and Diego Megia.” — page 22
“CRIS also made a donation of £7,713 (2023: £Nil) to CRIS Cancer France, a charitable organisation which is related to CRIS by virtue of common trustees, Lola Manterola and Diego Megia.” — page 22
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- MARTA BRIMEchair
- Alvaro Portanet
- Ana de Paz Bonachera
- Diego Megia
- Fernando Delgado
- Josefa Diaz Mercado
- LOLA MANTEROLA
- MS ELEONOR CREATURO
- NICOLA LOUISE AMOROSO
- Snigdha Singh
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £3.8m | £3.2m |
| 31/12/2024 | £3.4m | £2.6m |
| 31/12/2023 | £3.0m | £2.2m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.8m | £1.8m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.8m | £946k |
Common questions
Is CRIS CANCER FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £3,761,989 at the end of the financial year, representing a significant increase from the previous year. The trustees report that the risk of the charity being unable to operate as a going concern is remote, citing that operational costs are minimal and events are self-funding. The charity achieved a total surplus of £780,509 for the year, driven by a 13% increase in incoming resources. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by UHY Hacker Young.
What does the highest-paid employee of CRIS CANCER FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JONATHAN TOWLER FOUNDATION | 2 | £4k |
| ONE FOOTSTEP | 1 | — |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD "CITY OF HIS GRACE" | 1 | — |
| CHILDREN WITH CANCER UK | 1 | £2.8m |
| GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL CHILDREN'S CHARITY | 1 | £1.4m |
| VEG TRUST INCORPORATING THE MATTHEW EYTON ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £1.3m |
| Flat Iron Trust | 1 | £1.1m |
| THE TANLAW FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.0m |