The Karen Clifford Skin Cancer Charity
Analysis
The Karen Clifford Skin Cancer Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Nottingham. It was registered in December 2012, 14 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 company (Companies House number 07444292). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Karen Clifford Skin Cancer Charity reported income of £198k and spending of £164k, spending 83% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £130k to £198k (+52%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 46%. 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, The Karen Clifford Skin Cancer Charity sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% 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 Home-Start Ceredigion (£198k), Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Service (South Buckinghamshire) (£199k) and Muslim Futures (£198k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Skcin's primary objectives are to:Raise awareness of skin cancer through education, promoting prevention and early detection.To engage higher risk target groups via bespoke educational initiatives.To ensure the continued development, longevity and participation in our national accreditation schemes.To campaign for change, make a difference and save lives.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Home-Start Ceredigion | Lampeter | £198k |
| Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Service (South Buckinghamshire) | High Wycombe Bucks | £199k |
| Muslim Futures | (By Appointment Only) | £198k |
| Transplant Links | Camberley | £199k |