THE DORSET CANCER CARE FOUNDATION
Our Foundation raises income from running fundraising activities such as charity balls, auctions, raffles, sponsored walks, donations and other events. The net profits are totally distributed in financial grants to deserving cancer sufferers and their families in the County of Dorset. Additionally we support other Dorset based organisations involved in the treatment and care of cancer patients.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved its highest income ever at £258,211, with unrestricted reserves totaling £252,099 at year-end. The trustees report that costs were lower than awards, and the designated reserves fund was set at £30,000 for run-off costs. The financial review indicates a strong liquidity position with £253,054 in the bank at year-end.
What the accounts disclose
“Fundraising costs were £48k (2024 - £50k).” — page 5
“The designated reserves fund was reviewed and set at £30k for 2025” — page 5
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/03/2024)
Trustees
- MR CHRISTOPHER JOHN THOMASchair
- Diane Bird
- Dr Victor Meirion Szewczyk
- EVELINA MARY THOMAS RGN OND
- Gordon Francis Lewis
- Gwendoline Anne Dale
- Julie Barbary
- LESLIE-MAY HARRISON RGN, BSC
- Maria Juliette Primmer
- Meryl Julie Ponsford
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £258k | £207k |
| 31/12/2024 | £224k | £174k |
| 31/12/2023 | £173k | £162k |
| 31/12/2022 | £164k | £86k |
| 31/12/2021 | £40k | £55k |
Common questions
Is THE DORSET CANCER CARE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved its highest income ever at £258,211, with unrestricted reserves totaling £252,099 at year-end. The trustees report that costs were lower than awards, and the designated reserves fund was set at £30,000 for run-off costs. The financial review indicates a strong liquidity position with £253,054 in the bank at year-end. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE DORSET CANCER CARE FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE DORSET CANCER CARE FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE AMATEURS TRUST | 2 | £116k |
| PINK RIBBON FOUNDATION | 1 | £424k |
| ISLE OF WIGHT FOUNDATION | 1 | £13k |
| SOMERSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £11k |
| THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE 29TH MAY 1961 CHARITY | 1 | £6k |
| TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| MRS WINGFIELD'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- FORTUNESWELL CANCER TRUST
- THE JOHN HARTSON FOUNDATION
- THE PLYMOUTH AND CORNWALL CANCER FUND
- DORSET HEALTHCARE CHARITABLE FUND
- CANCER CARE AND HAEMATOLOGY FUND
- LINGEN DAVIES CANCER FUND CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE DORSET CANCER CARE FOUNDATION | £258k | — | 0 | above | 23.1% | no doubt |
| FORTUNESWELL CANCER TRUST | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE JOHN HARTSON FOUNDATION | £194k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PLYMOUTH AND CORNWALL CANCER FUND | £148k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DORSET HEALTHCARE CHARITABLE FUND | £220k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CANCER CARE AND HAEMATOLOGY FUND | £108k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |