# Irish Cancer’s fundraising campaigns show big growth

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2013/07/30/irish-cancer039s-fundraising-campaigns-show-big-growth/
- Published: 2013-07-30T13:49:53+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The Irish Cancer Society has reported a like for like increase in fundraising activity
of 11% between 2011 and 2012, according to the society’s latest annual accounts.

Overall income for the organisation declined by 2%, from €21.3 million to €20.8 
million in 2012, but this was accounted for by an exceptionally large legacy in 
2011.

During 2012 the [Irish Cancer Society](http://www.cancer.ie) achieved growth in 
some key campaigns including Shave or Dye (supported by Today FM) which generated
€2.5m (96% increase); Relay For Life €779k (114%); Direct Marketing €1.1m (67%);
Community Challenge Events €1m (21%); Community Functions €830k (25%) and net Daffodil
Day €2.5m (2%).

Other income sources returned modest growth and some declined due to the "ongoing
challenging fundraising environment". The society secures approximately 94% of its
income through fundraising.

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Fundraising costs for 2012 declined from €4 million to €3.7 million. The society
says the reductions were achieved through cost savings and changes to some campaigns.

The society posted a surplus of €1.5 million in 2012 but net assets declined due
to a large payment for the society pension liability.

 

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