The Tanya's Courage Trust
Analysis
The Tanya's Courage Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cornwall. It was registered in February 2006, 20 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Tanya's Courage Trust reported income of £209k and spending of £205k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £264k to £209k (-21%), an average of -5.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income dropped by 16%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Tanya's Courage Trust sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Council for Voluntary Service North West Kent (£209k), Urafiki (Linking with Communities in Africa) (£209k) and Ileys Community Association (£209k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Supporting Young People with, or affected by Cancer. Providing financial, emotional and social support either during treatment or when in remission o Provision of grants to aid physical and financial needso Work with hospitals to improve facilities
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Council for Voluntary Service North West Kent | Northfleet | £209k |
| Urafiki (Linking with Communities in Africa) | Exeter | £209k |
| Ileys Community Association | Smethwick | £209k |
| Leicester Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Centre | Floor 1 | £209k |