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FORCE Cancer Charity

Impact Report 2024-25

FORCE Cancer Charity's 2024-25 Impact Report covers its non-clinical support for people affected by cancer in Exeter and across Devon. The charity recorded 16,368 visits, appointments and contacts, an 8% overall rise, with significant growth in complementary therapy, counselling and exercise group appointments. Outreach centres in Ottery St Mary, Tiverton and Okehampton reduced travel-related barriers for rural patients, with 89% of outreach users reporting reduced reliance on health and social care services. Total income was £1.62 million, funded entirely through donations, fundraising and legacies with no direct government or NHS funding.

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Non-clinical support for people affected by cancer including counselling, complementary therapies, physiotherapy exercise groups, support and education groups, a pre-loved wig service, and outreach centres in Ottery St Mary, Tiverton and Okehampton

Key Metrics

Key Metric 1 16,368 visits, appointments and contacts in 2024-25; 1,471 new registrations
Key Metric 2 8% overall increase in visitors; complementary therapy appointments up 30%, counselling up 19%
Key Metric 3 £1,622,635 total income; £1,157,424 spent on charitable expenditure

Key Outcomes

  • 89% of outreach service users felt the support reduced their reliance on health and social care services
  • 100% of outreach survey respondents said the centre's location made a difference to access
  • Exercise group numbers rose by nearly 20%; more than 120 regular support service volunteers

Geography

South West

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