# CANCERCARE (NORTH LANCASHIRE & SOUTH CUMBRIA)

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1120048
- **Other names:** CANCERCARE NORTH LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH LAKELAND, CANCERCARE
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** July 12, 2007
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1120048


## Contact

- **Address:** CANCER CARE, SLYNEDALES, SLYNE ROAD, LANCASTER
- **Postcode:** LA2 6ST
- **Phone:** 01524381820
- **Email:** admin@cancercare.org.uk
- **Website:** www.cancercare.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 3.1)     TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND SUFFERING OF PERSONS FACING CANCER AND OTHER CHRONIC OR LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES, AND OF THEIR CARERS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS DURING AND AFTER SUCH ILLNESS OR ILLNESSES.3.2)     TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN PROVIDING FORMS OF THERAPIES AND SUPPORT SUITABLE TO MEET THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.3.3)     TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN ORDER TO BROADEN ITS UNDERSTANDING AND KNOWLEDGE OF VITAL ASPECTS OF CANCER, SUCH AS PREVENTION, DETECTION, RELIEF AND TREATMENT.3.4)     TO UNDERTAKE OR PROMOTE RESEARCH INTO PREVENTION, DETECTION, RELIEF AND TREATMENT AND TO ENCOURAGE THE DISSEMINATION OF THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT.

**Activities:** CancerCare is a unique local charity dedicated to helping local families affected by the impact of cancer and other life limiting conditions across North Lancashire and South Lakeland. We provide a wide range of free professional services including a number of psychological, complementary and creative therapies.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED. IN PRACTICE LANCASHIRE AND CUMBRIA




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Cumbria
- Lancashire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £1898158 | £1737432 | £1934895 | 28 |
| March 31, 2024 | £1570570 | £1785282 | £1777760 | 33 |
| March 31, 2023 | £1836353 | £1789042 | £1955032 | 34 |
| March 31, 2022 | £1215497 | £1344463 | £1960463 | 30 |
| March 31, 2021 | £1419367 | £1289215 | £2086009 | 28 |



## Trustees

- **Andrew Simon Birchall** (Chair) — appointed Oct. 3, 2016
- Deborah Kristine Williamson — appointed Feb. 6, 2024
- Dr Karen Janet Oliver — appointed Oct. 3, 2016
- Dr Lisa Anne Ashmore — appointed Aug. 5, 2025
- Emma Jane Edwards — appointed Feb. 7, 2023
- Hilary Caldwell — appointed April 5, 2022
- James Michael Dominic Harrison — appointed Feb. 3, 2026
- Mary Sharples — appointed Oct. 7, 2025
- Natalie Elaine Miller — appointed Oct. 7, 2025
- Peter Jacub Harrison — appointed Feb. 6, 2017
- Susan Jane Thompson — appointed Oct. 14, 2019