Cancer Lifeline South West
Analysis
Cancer Lifeline South West is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Devon. It was registered in January 2005, 21 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Cancer Lifeline South West reported income of £28k and spending of £22k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £14k to £28k (+103%), an average of +19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 89%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Cancer Lifeline South West sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Mama Na Mtoto UK (£28k), Pontefract Park (£28k) and C.a.t.s. (Catch and Treat Strays) (£28k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To give support to anyone affected by cancer (patients or carer) through the provision of short, residential breaks which include counselling, support and advice and which are free of charge to all-comers. Under exceptional circumstances, support may be provided on a one-to-one basis and/or online.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Mama Na Mtoto UK | North Yorkshire | £28k |
| Pontefract Park | Wakefield | £28k |
| C.a.t.s. (Catch and Treat Strays) | Fakenham | £28k |
| Purple Angel Dementia Awareness Devon | Torquay | £28k |