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Clan Cancer Support is a local charity that provides emotional and practical support to individuals affected by cancer across North-East Scotland, Moray, Orkney, and Shetland. We offer a range of services, including: Information and support: Guidance and resources for those diagnosed with cancer. Counselling and therapy: Access to qualified professionals to help cope with emotional challenges. Complementary therapies: Options like aromatherapy and massage to promote well-being. Social and wellbeing activities: Programs to support community engagement and mental health. Accommodation and transport: Affordable B&B accommodation and assistance with travel to hospitals. Clan is dedicated to improving the quality of life for those impacted by cancer and their families. 'the advancement of health','the relief of those in need by reason of age, …
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- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 91% of the 24,233 health charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
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- Its integrity score of 51 is below most of the 28,401 health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCLAN Cancer Support is a registered health nonprofit based in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its registration number is SC022606. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £2M in annual revenue.
CLAN Cancer Support's official registration number is SC022606, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
CLAN Cancer Support has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 51 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
CLAN Cancer Support is located in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.
Based on official tax filings, CLAN Cancer Support has £2M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for health charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 28%. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
CLAN Cancer Support is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £2M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, CLAN Cancer Support is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 96%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Clan Cancer Support is a local charity that provides emotional and practical support to individuals affected by cancer across North-East Scotland, Moray, Orkney, and Shetland. We offer a range of services, including: Information and support: Guidance and resources for those diagnosed with cancer. Counselling and therapy: Access to qualified professionals to help cope with emotional challenges. Complementary therapies: Options like aromatherapy and massage to promote well-being. Social and wellbeing activities: Programs to support community engagement and mental health. Accommodation and transport: Affordable B&B accommodation and assistance with travel to hospitals. Clan is dedicated to improving the quality of life for those impacted by cancer and their families. 'the advancement of... CLAN Cancer Support is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1994.
Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of £2M is comparable to the peer average of £1M.
CLAN Cancer Support is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC022606.
You can verify CLAN Cancer Support in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.
You can donate to CLAN Cancer Support directly through its donation page (https://www.clancancersupport.org/support-us/donate). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.
Donations to CLAN Cancer Support are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.
CLAN Cancer Support is based in Aberdeen in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
CLAN Cancer Support was first registered in 1994, making it approximately 32 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CLAN Cancer Support is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
CLAN Cancer Support is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Quick facts about CLAN Cancer Support
- What is CLAN Cancer Support?
- CLAN Cancer Support is a health charitable company based in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Clan Cancer Support is a local charity that provides emotional and practical support to individuals affected by cancer across North-East Scotland, Moray, Orkney, and Shetland. We offer a range of services, including: Information and support: Guidance and resources for those diagnosed with cancer. Counselling and therapy: Access to qualified professionals to help cope with emotional challenges. Complementary therapies: Options like aromatherapy and massage to promote well-being. Social and wellbeing activities: Programs to support community engagement and mental health. Accommodation and transport: Affordable B&B accommodation and assistance with travel to hospitals. Clan is dedicated to improving the quality of life for those impacted by cancer and their families. 'the advancement of health','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 2.1 The Charity's objects are restricted specifically, in each case, only for the public benefit: (a) to relieve the suffering and distress of people in Scotland affected directly or indirectly by cancer including those individuals who have a suspected or confirmed cancer diagnosis, their families, friends, carers, work colleagues and anyone else directly or indirectly affected by cancer and in furtherance thereof, but not otherwise: (i) to promote, provide, and procure the provision of, advisory, counselling and other support services and assistance. (ii) to hold regular meetings of an educational and I or social nature for the purpose of providing or procuring the provision of information and advice of a non-medical nature on the effects of cancer and its treatments so as to engender a more widespread knowledge of the availability of the Charity's services. (b) to provide and to promote and procure the provision of such other charitable services and assistance for the benefit of people in Scotland affected directly or indirectly by cancer as the Charity may, from time to time, consider appropriate, including (without prejudice to the foregoing generality) wellbeing services and assistance for the advancement of education in relation to the effects of cancer and related conditions. and (c) to provide such buildings and accommodation and plant, machinery, apparatus, furniture, furnishings and books, libraries and other aids and equipment as may be required to carry out the objects of the Charity and to use such accommodation and equipment as may be provided by any other person or body.
- When was CLAN Cancer Support founded?
- CLAN Cancer Support was founded in 1994.
- Where is CLAN Cancer Support located?
- Headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is CLAN Cancer Support's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
- Is CLAN Cancer Support trustworthy?
- CLAN Cancer Support has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is CLAN Cancer Support's registration number?
- Registration: SC022606 (United Kingdom).
- What is CLAN Cancer Support's website?
- https://www.clancancersupport.org
- Are donations to CLAN Cancer Support tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.