FRIENDS OF EORTC

Registered charity 272818 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The primary object of this foundation is to support the activities of EORTC (European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer) which coordinates and conducts international translational and clinical research to improve the standard of cancer treatment for patients. EORTC is an independent, non-governmental and non-for-profit organization.

Objects

(A) THE MAINTENANCE OF SUPPORT OF THE CHARITABLE OBJECTS, PURPOSES AND PROJECTS OF THE INSTITUTION KNOWN AS "THE EUROPEAN ORGANISATION FOR RESEARCH AND TREATMENT OF CANCER FOUNDATION" (FORMERLY CALLED "FOUNDATION POUR L'ORGANISATION EUROPEENNE DE ROCHERCHE SUR LE TRAITEMENT DU CANCER"). (B) THE RELIEF OF HUMAN SUFFERING FROM CANCER IN THE UNITED KINGDOM OR ELSEWHERE.

Area of benefit: NOT DEFINED

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£155k
Latest spending
£153k
Registered
1977
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity remains financially stable despite a small loss for the year, with total expenditure matching unrestricted donations of £40,857. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing sufficient resources to meet liabilities as they fall due. The charity does not hold significant investments or employees, relying instead on cash deposits and ad-hoc grants to support its activities.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none
“The charity received donations from its supporters amounting to £40,857 (2023 - £77,102).”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity contributes to the Liaison Office salary, shared with EORTC and CR-UK.
“The Friends of EORTC supports this initiative by currently contributing one third of the costs of the salary of the Liaison Officer, based at the University of Leeds. Since 2017, the costs of the Liaison Office in Leeds have been shared between EORTC and CR-UK.”
“Transfer EORTC (WBA): SPECTA Transfer EORTC (AmerisourceBergen): SPECTA Transfer EORTC (WBA): E2-RADiate”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Transfers to EORTC for specific projects (SPECTA, E2-RADiate, etc.).
“The Friends of EORTC supports this initiative by currently contributing one third of the costs of the salary of the Liaison Officer, based at the University of Leeds. Since 2017, the costs of the Liaison Office in Leeds have been shared between EORTC and CR-UK.”
“Transfer EORTC (WBA): SPECTA Transfer EORTC (AmerisourceBergen): SPECTA Transfer EORTC (WBA): E2-RADiate”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Chartered accountant. Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Friends of EORTC (matched by registered charity number).

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
31/12/2025£155k£153k
31/12/2024£40k£42k
31/12/2023£69k£77k
31/12/2022£225k£300k
31/12/2021£256k£260k

Common questions

Is FRIENDS OF EORTC financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity remains financially stable despite a small loss for the year, with total expenditure matching unrestricted donations of £40,857. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing sufficient resources to meet liabilities as they fall due. The charity does not hold significant investments or employees, relying instead on cash deposits and ad-hoc grants to support its activities. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Chartered accountant.