Cancerwatch
Analysis
Cancerwatch is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in December 2023, 3 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 provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Cancerwatch reported income of £24k and spending of £24k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from September 2024 to September 2025, income grew from £21k to £24k (+16%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2025, when income rose by 16%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Cancerwatch sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 4x4 Response Wales (£24k), Charity Tools (£24k) and The League of Friends of the Ruthin Hospital (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
CancerWatch raises awareness and educates the public on the prevention of cancer by developing and campaigning on public policy and undertaking community engagement. It also works to enhance cancer screening and promotes the early detection and diagnosis of the disease to deliver better outcomes.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4 Response Wales | Dyfed | £24k |
| Charity Tools | B664bj | £24k |
| The League of Friends of the Ruthin Hospital | Clwyd | £24k |
| Buckland Newton Village Hall | Dorchester | £24k |