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ALK POSITIVE LUNG CANCER (UK)

Registered charity 1181171 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also registered in Scotland as SC053692 (OSCR)

We provide a support network in the UK for patients with ALK-positive lung cancer and their families. We provide advice and information so that patients can be empowered to have meaningful conversations with their healthcare professionals. We advocate on their behalf at a national level so that patients receive a high level of care wherever they live in the UK

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Latest income
£220k
Latest spending
£153k
Registered
2018
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £177,023 at the end of the year, representing a year-on-year increase of £68,000 driven by increased fundraising and donations. The trustees note uncertainty regarding future conference funding and the need to employ a part-time CEO, indicating an expectation to draw on these balances in future years. The charity describes itself as risk averse, ensuring sufficient funds are held before committing to expenditure.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“With uncertainty about funding of future conferences and the need to employ a part-time CEO, it is expected that we will draw on balances in future years.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — ALK Positive UK (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): instagram

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
31/12/2024£220k£153k
31/12/2023£183k£202k
31/12/2022£131k£115k
31/12/2021£164k£108k
31/12/2020£56k£24k

Common questions

Is ALK POSITIVE LUNG CANCER (UK) financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £177,023 at the end of the year, representing a year-on-year increase of £68,000 driven by increased fundraising and donations. The trustees note uncertainty regarding future conference funding and the need to employ a part-time CEO, indicating an expectation to draw on these balances in future years. The charity describes itself as risk averse, ensuring sufficient funds are held before committing to expenditure. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.