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title: "Headcase Cancer Trust — check charity number 1140061 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Headcase Cancer Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1140061. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Elderslie. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/headcase-cancer-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:39:08.422Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Headcase Cancer Trust is a registered charity (number 1140061) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £55,469 (year ending 2024-10-19). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Headcase Cancer Trust?

Registered charity number

1140061

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Elderslie

Latest income (year ending 2024-10-19)

£55,469

Website

[www.headcase.org.uk](http://www.headcase.org.uk/)

## What does Headcase Cancer Trust do?

Headcase Cancer Trust raises money by running and supporting various events throughout the UK. All money raised is used to fund research into the causes and a possible cure for Glioblastoma Brain Tumours (GBM) which claim the lives of around 6000 UK people annually. Headcase finances research primarily at Nottingham Trent University and other Universities across the UK.

## What causes is Headcase Cancer Trust registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Headcase Cancer Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Headcase Cancer Trust is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Headcase Cancer Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Headcase Cancer Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1140061) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Headcase Cancer Trust's charity number?

Headcase Cancer Trust's charity number is 1140061. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1140061?

Search 1140061 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Headcase Cancer Trust do?

Headcase Cancer Trust raises money by running and supporting various events throughout the UK. All money raised is used to fund research into the causes and a possible cure for Glioblastoma Brain Tumours (GBM) which claim the lives of around 6000 UK people annually. Headcase finances research primarily at Nottingham Trent University and other Universities across the UK.

Does Headcase Cancer Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Headcase Cancer Trust. 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 Headcase Cancer Trust?

Headcase Cancer Trust's website is http://www.headcase.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1140061).