Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery UK
Analysis
Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in October 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07620650). It says it provides other finance, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery UK reported income of £146k and spending of £51k, leaving 65% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £5,703 to £146k (+2460%), an average of +125% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 702%. Over the whole period it spent 74% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery UK sits at the 68th percentile: it is larger than about 68% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Priors Park Community Church (£146k), The Grace Dear Trust (£146k) and Family in Trust (£146k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To relieve sickness and assist in the treatment and care of persons suffering from cardio-vascular and cardio-thoracic diseases through the provision of equipment, facilities and services and the education of the public and healthcare professionals in relation to cardio-vascular and cardio-thoracic diseases and their treatment.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Priors Park Community Church | Tewkesbury | £146k |
| The Grace Dear Trust | Surrey | £146k |
| Family in Trust | Chelmsford | £146k |
| Malayalee Association of the UK | London | £146k |