World Child Cancer UK
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In high-income countries over 80% of children who develop cancer survive, but in low-income countries it is often under 30%. World Child Cancer works with local teams and partners in Africa and Asia to redress that inequity to improve quality of care and survival. We provide strategic solutions to diagnosis, access to treatment and holistic care, while advocating for government-led sustainability.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, World Child Cancer UK has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- 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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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. WORLD CHILD CANCER UK is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
WORLD CHILD CANCER UK 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.
WORLD CHILD CANCER UK 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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How it stacks up against peers
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Frequently asked questions about World Child Cancer UK
World Child Cancer UK is a registered health nonprofit based in London, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £3M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, World Child Cancer UK has £3M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for health charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
In high-income countries over 80% of children who develop cancer survive, but in low-income countries it is often under 30%. World Child Cancer works with local teams and partners in Africa and Asia to redress that inequity to improve quality of care and survival. We provide strategic solutions to diagnosis, access to treatment and holistic care, while advocating for government-led sustainability. World Child Cancer UK is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2001.
World Child Cancer UK is a charitable trust, the oldest legal form for UK charities. Trusts are governed by a trust deed and overseen by trustees who manage the charity's assets for the benefit of its stated purposes. Trusts are not incorporated and do not have a separate legal personality.
World Child Cancer UK's registered charity number is 1084729. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
World Child Cancer UK is located in London, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.
World Child Cancer UK is based in London in England. 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.
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Quick facts about World Child Cancer UK
- What is World Child Cancer UK?
- World Child Cancer UK is a health trust based in London, United Kingdom. In high-income countries over 80% of children who develop cancer survive, but in low-income countries it is often under 30%. World Child Cancer works with local teams and partners in Africa and Asia to redress that inequity to improve quality of care and survival. We provide strategic solutions to diagnosis, access to treatment and holistic care, while advocating for government-led sustainability.
- When was World Child Cancer UK founded?
- World Child Cancer UK was founded in 2001.
- Where is World Child Cancer UK located?
- Headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
- What is World Child Cancer UK's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £3.2 million. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is World Child Cancer UK trustworthy?
- World Child Cancer UK has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong 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 World Child Cancer UK's website?
- https://www.worldchildcancer.org
- Are donations to World Child Cancer UK 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.