Cancerwise
Analysis
Cancerwise is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Sussex. It was registered in December 1984, 42 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 01803307). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending February 2025, Cancerwise reported income of £146k and spending of £155k, spending 106% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2021 to February 2025, income grew from £86k to £146k (+70%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2022, when income rose by 122%. 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, Cancerwise sits at the 68th percentile: it is larger than about 68% 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 The Armenian Relief Society of Great Britain Trust (£146k), You Raise Me Up Limited (£146k) and Muslim Rose Welfare Limited (£146k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Cancer Support centre providing counselling, complementary therapies, specialist support groups and gentle exercise to cancer patients, children and family members in West Sussex and South East Hampshire. Supporting the Health and Wellbeing of people experiencing cancer.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Armenian Relief Society of Great Britain Trust | Greenford | £146k |
| You Raise Me Up Limited | East Sussex | £146k |
| Muslim Rose Welfare Limited | London | £146k |
| J N Derbyshire Trust | Nottingham | £146k |