Topic of Cancer
Analysis
Topic of Cancer is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in March 2013, 13 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 trust. It says it makes grants to individuals and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Topic of Cancer reported income of £157k and spending of £82k, leaving 48% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £68k to £157k (+129%), an average of +23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 175%. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Topic of Cancer sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Yate Outdoor Sports Complex Ltd (£156k), Medic to Medic (£157k) and Tavistock and Portman Charity (£156k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We raise funds to directly support the work of the cancer immunotherapy research group based at the University of Surrey. We raise the profile and awareness of cancer and immunotherapy research which investigates the use of more targeted and less agressive therapies, to the benefit of patients. We support regional support groups that offer emotional and social support to cancer patients.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Yate Outdoor Sports Complex Ltd | Bristol | £156k |
| Medic to Medic | Buckinghamshire | £157k |
| Tavistock and Portman Charity | London | £156k |
| Vitamin Angels UK | London | £157k |