What is the financial size of MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT?

MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £245,546,254 and total expenditure of £225,920,085.

How does MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 66.6% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 33.4% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.2%).

What is the workforce structure of MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT?

MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT employs 1,782 staff members and is supported by 11,634 volunteers.

Does MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 0.2% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT

#261017

Charitable company•Major•Registered

www.macmillan.org.uk

Macmillan cancer support exists to help improve the lives of people affected by cancer - those with cancer and their families, carers and communities. We are a source for support, helping anyone affected by cancer navigate through the system to get what they need, and a force for change, working to improve cancer care.

Registered address

3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£245,546,254

Expenditure

All activities

£225,920,085

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£39,264,789

Total Assets

Gross assets

£188,064,555

Working Capital

Liquidity

£-87,334,139

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 1,903 similar major charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

2.1 months

Median: 3.6 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

5.6%

Median: 8.2%Around typical

Spending Efficiency

66.6%

Median: 97.2%Below typical

Income Concentration

81.9%

Median: 87.1%Around typical

Fundraising ROI

3.3x

Median: 27.3xBelow typical

Income Volatility

8.6%

Median: 13.4%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

9.5%

Median: 92.1%Below typical

3-Year Income CAGR

2.1%

Median: 8.7%Below typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

66.6%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

3.3%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

0.7%

Grant Making

% given away

30.9%

Debt Ratio

% of assets

79.1%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

2.1 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

90.1%

Government Reliance

% of income

0.2%

Largest Source

Primary income

Donations & Legacies

Diversification

HHI: 8185

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

5.6%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

2.1%

Volatility

Stable

8.6%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Building

Governance

Employees

Staff count

1,782

Volunteers

Volunteer count

11,634

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

6.5:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£137,793

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

18.0%

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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