Ammf - the Cholangiocarcinoma Charity
Analysis
Ammf - the Cholangiocarcinoma Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in March 2022, 4 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 incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending January 2025, Ammf - the Cholangiocarcinoma Charity reported income of £1.0m and spending of £821k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 3 years on record, from January 2023 to January 2025, income grew from £1.0m to £1.0m (+0.6%), an average of +0.3% a year. Over the whole period it spent 80% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Ammf - the Cholangiocarcinoma Charity sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 94th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Charles S French Charitable Trust (£1.0m), Croydon Youth Zone (£1.0m) and Mirza Sharif Ahmad Foundation (£1.0m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 97% and investments 1.9%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £183k. Charitable activities took 98% of spending and raising funds 0.3%. Grants to other organisations totalled £91k. Reserves of £1.1m would cover about 16 months of spending at that rate. It employed 4 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 80%
- Legacies 17%
- Trading 0.6%
- Investments 1.9%
In the charity's own words
AMMF operates across the UK:1. Funding research into methods of earlier diagnosis, effective treatments, causes & cures for CCA2. Providing support to those diagnosed with CCA and their loved ones, through a website, dissemination of information, and patient support 3. Raising awareness regarding CCA via the annual AMMF CCA Conference, and participating with other organisations & initiatives
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Charles S French Charitable Trust | Hornchurch | £1.0m |
| Croydon Youth Zone | Croydon | £1.0m |
| Mirza Sharif Ahmad Foundation | London | £1.0m |
| Splash Community Trust Ymddiriedolaeth Gymunedol Sblash | Wales | £1.1m |