Charity of the Year
Our ‘Charity of the Year’ is chosen annually by our Members.
A donation is made to the chosen charity as part of our annual Cheque Handover Event in March. The donation amount is dependent on fundraising activities but is typically in the region of £50,000.
The Trust is happy to support any UK-based charity. Ideally funds should be spent in the local communities around our plants, however, this is not essential, and the Trust will consider all eligible charities.
Cancer Research UK
Our 2025 Nominated Charity.
We are delighted that Cancer Research UK was voted for the second year in a row as our Charity of the Year and received a cheque for £50,000 in March.
Cancer Research UK is the world's largest independent cancer research charity, dedicated to saving lives by funding research into the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of all types of cancer. They also focus on providing vital information to the public, and influencing public policy to improve cancer care, while relying heavily on public donations.
The Toyota Manufacturing (UK) Charitable Trust are proud to support this much needed charity achieve their mission of bringing forward the day when all cancers are cured.
Around 1000 people are diagnosed with cancer every day in the UK.
Cancer Research UK scientists have been at the forefront of cancer research since 1902.
Cancer Reattach UK's pioneering work into how to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer has benefitted millions of lives over the past 120 years.
Donations support over 4,000 researchers, clinicians and nurses, bringing hope to millions of people.
Cancer Research UK
How We Choose a Charity Partner
Charities are chosen each year by canvassing our Members who put forward suggestions for deserving causes for which they have a passion. Some may even have their own moving, personal stories which steers them to a particular cause.
A shortlist is subsequently created from which Members will vote. The charity with the most votes is selected.
In order to reach out to as many worthy charities as possible the Trust has committed to support one Nominated Charity each year.
Please note that charities cannot apply for this opportunity. The selection process is driven by the Trust's members.
Our Donation Timeline
donated in 2025
Cancer Research UK
Total donated as part of 2023 fund raising activities:
£50,000.00
donated in 2024
Cancer Research UK
Total donated as part of 2023 fund raising activities:
£50,000.00
donated in 2023
Children with Cancer UK
Total donated as part of 2022 fund raising activities:
£50,000.00
donated in 2020
Cancer Research UK
Total donated as part of 2019 fund raising activities:
£60,000.00
donated in 2019
Prostate Cancer UK
Total donated as part of 2018 fund raising activities:
£60,000.00
donated in 2018
Air Ambulance
Total donated as part of 2017 fund raising activities:
£50,000.00
donated in 2017
Children with Cancer UK
Total donated as part of 2016 fund raising activities:
£50,000.00
donated in 2016
Macmillan
Total donated as part of 2015 fund raising activities:
£50,000.00
donated in 2015
Macmillan
Total donated as part of 2014 fund raising activities:
£50,000.00
donated in 2014
NSPCC
The total donated in 2014:
£39,509.30
Macmillan
The total donated in 2014:
£39,509.30
donated in 2013
NSPCC
The total donated in 2013:
£45,070.77
BHF
The total donated in 2013:
£45,070.77
donated in 2012
NSPCC
The total donated in 2012:
£43,894.62
BHF
The total donated in 2012:
£43,894.62
donated in 2011
NSPCC
The total donated in 2011:
£56,745.00
BHF
The total donated in 2011:
£56,745.00
donated in 2010
NSPCC
The total donated in 2010:
£26,475.00
Cancer Research UK
The total donated in 2010:
£26,475.00
BHF
The total donated in 2010:
£7,800.00
donated in 2009
NSPCC
The total donated in 2009:
£51,666.00
Cancer Research UK
The total donated in 2009:
£51,666.00
BHF
The total donated in 2009:
£11,500.00
donated in 2008
NSPCC
The total donated in 2008:
£90,631.00
Cancer Research UK
The total donated in 2008:
£90,631.00
donated in 2007
NSPCC
The total donated in 2007:
£136,925.00
donated in 2006
NSPCC
The total donated in 2006:
£524,369.00