THE PLYMOUTH AND CORNWALL CANCER FUND
Improvement of local facilities for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Improvement of local facilities for the care of cancer patients. Assistance with the relief of hardship arising from cancer. Promotion of cancer education. Support of local research.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £289,879, with unrestricted reserves at £272,356, which the trustees consider appropriate to cushion activities. The charity reports a good financial position, having met its aims and objectives despite challenges such as replacing hardship grants previously funded by Macmillan.
What the accounts disclose
“charity shops income, £126,823” — page 6
“The Trustees consider that the sum of at least £50,000 should be retained as free reserves to enable them to meet any future urgent requests rapidly.” — page 7
“One of the trustees is remunerated for hours worked at the charity and not for their role as trustee. Total remuneration for the year to 31 October 2025 was £6,925.” — page 20
Trustees
- MS S J ASPLEYchair
- Christopher BOWEN
- Dr Angela Smith
- Jane Bewes
- MISS A N O'CONNOR
- MR P W HARKER
- MRS S DENNISON
- Robin Charles Laney
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £148k | £110k |
| 31/10/2024 | £142k | £104k |
| 31/10/2023 | £115k | £115k |
| 31/10/2022 | £57k | £52k |
| 31/10/2021 | £46k | £58k |
Common questions
Is THE PLYMOUTH AND CORNWALL CANCER FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £289,879, with unrestricted reserves at £272,356, which the trustees consider appropriate to cushion activities. The charity reports a good financial position, having met its aims and objectives despite challenges such as replacing hardship grants previously funded by Macmillan. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHURCH BURGESSES TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| MRS WINGFIELD'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| LINGEN DAVIES CANCER FUND CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION | 1 | £4k |
| MARJORIE COOTE OLD PEOPLES CHARITY FUND | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- THE ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS CLINICAL ONCOLOGY AND CANCER CARE APPEAL
- CANCER RELIEF UK
- CANCER CARE AND HAEMATOLOGY FUND
- PLYMOUTH HOSPITALS GENERAL CHARITY AND OTHER RELATED CHARITIES
- FORTUNESWELL CANCER TRUST
- WESTON PARK HOSPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PLYMOUTH AND CORNWALL CANCER FUND | £148k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS CLINICAL ONCOLOGY AND CANCER CARE APPEAL | £235k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CANCER RELIEF UK | £229k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CANCER CARE AND HAEMATOLOGY FUND | £108k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PLYMOUTH HOSPITALS GENERAL CHARITY AND OTHER RELATED CHARITIES | £1.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FORTUNESWELL CANCER TRUST | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |