Embers (number 1208398) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Embers do?
Embers is a charity established specifically to provide advice and support to people aged 18-40 who have received a diagnosis of incurable or terminal cancer. We provide support, resources and networks for young adults who have been diagnosed with incurable/terminal cancer, both directly and by providing grants to existing cancer charities, and increase the awareness of cancer in young adults.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Embers
Answers Embers gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 5 April 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Embers as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Embers's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Embers registered for?
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for Embers yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Embers.
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The register data used for this profile lists Embers as a registered charity (number 1208398) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Embers's charity number?
Embers's charity number is 1208398. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1208398?
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What does Embers do?
Embers is a charity established specifically to provide advice and support to people aged 18-40 who have received a diagnosis of incurable or terminal cancer. We provide support, resources and networks for young adults who have been diagnosed with incurable/terminal cancer, both directly and by providing grants to existing cancer charities, and increase the awareness of cancer in young adults.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Embers. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Embers?
Embers's website listed in our register data is http://www.emberscharity.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Embers?
The register records Embers as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Embers's trustees paid?
Embers's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Embers registered as a charity?
Embers was entered on the register on 28 May 2024.