01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC038731
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Cross Border
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- Not supplied
- Staff
- 3,582
- Postcode
- SW11 7BW
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of health
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- People with disabilities or health problems
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The Charity is established as a memorial to the late Marie Curie in lasting tribute to her life’s work, and in particular to her discovery of radium and its contribution in fighting the disease of cancer. The charity exists to serve all those with a terminal diagnosis, from cancer or other causes, their families and carers. The objects for which the charity is established for the public benefit are: 2.1.1 to provide and develop caring services, offering support, care and compassion through palliative care, advice and assistance for the benefit of people suffering from terminal cancer and other terminal illnesses and their families and carers. 2.1.2 to undertake and fund research into any aspect of the care and support of people suffering from terminal cancer and other terminal illnesses and their families and carers. and 2.1.3 to provide information, education and support to patients, their families, carers, those working in medical and other caring fields and the public regarding the care of people suffering from terminal cancer and other terminal illnesses.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £181,101,000 | £189,636,000 | 3,582 | 11 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £169,666,000 | £199,155,000 | 3,582 | 18 November 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £167,252,000 | £175,910,000 | 3,582 | 28 November 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £165,838,000 | £154,224,000 | 3,582 | 19 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £170,016,000 | £145,349,000 | 3,582 | 16 December 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- One Embassy Gardens, 8 Viaduct Gardens, London
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.mariecurie.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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