# CHILDHOOD EYE CANCER TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 327493
- **Other names:** THE RETINOBLASTOMA SOCIETY, CHECT, CHECT RB SOCIETY, R B SOCIETY
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** July 14, 1987
- **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=327493


## Contact

- **Address:** THE ROYAL LONDON HOSPITAL, WHITECHAPEL ROAD, LONDON
- **Postcode:** E1 1BB
- **Phone:** 02073775578
- **Email:** info@chect.org.uk
- **Website:** www.chect.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO PROMOTE THE RELIEF OF CHILDREN WITH RETINOBLASTOMA AND TO PROVIDE ONGOING SUPPORT FOR THOSE AFFECTED

**Activities:** The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust provides a support and information service for children, families and individuals affected by retinoblastoma, a rare cancer which affects children, mostly under the age of five.  It raises public and professional awareness and funds research projects aimed at increasing understanding of retinoblastoma and improving the treatment and care of children.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £519370 | £542586 | £295548 | 10 |
| March 31, 2024 | £449484 | £575666 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £646594 | £604841 | £444946 | 10 |
| March 31, 2022 | £439515 | £481748 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £625310 | £589273 | £445426 | 9 |



## Trustees

- **IAN ELLINGTON** (Chair) — appointed Dec. 1, 2011
- ALEXANDER BREBBIA — appointed March 21, 2015
- Ainne Ward — appointed Sept. 1, 2023
- Alexis Michelle Boothroyd — appointed July 30, 2022
- Elizabeth Coleman — appointed Oct. 18, 2014
- Matt Holt — appointed June 4, 2016
- Patrick Tonks — appointed Dec. 19, 2023
- Robert Downes — appointed Jan. 27, 2018
- SARAH LEE WATSON — appointed Nov. 22, 2025