Can-Survive UK
Analysis
Can-Survive UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in March 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and 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 services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Can-Survive UK reported income of £279k and spending of £275k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £109k to £279k (+155%), an average of +26% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 96%. Over the whole period it spent 86% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Can-Survive UK sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 85th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Menucha Ltd (£279k), Om Saravanabhava Seva Trust (£279k) and Home-Start North Wiltshire (£279k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Providing cultural sensitive support and information to people living with or affected by cancer. Activities include delivery of support groups, health and wellbeing related activities and workshops, to include yoga, talking therapy, art therapy, personal development, counselling; facilitation of focus groups and consultations and delivery of cancer awareness sessions and events.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Menucha Ltd | London | £279k |
| Om Saravanabhava Seva Trust | London | £279k |
| Home-Start North Wiltshire | Pewsey | £279k |
| Abc Training Trust | East Sussex | £279k |