Cancer `HE202`¶

Cancer is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Health categoryand the Health condition subcategory.

1,815 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.89% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities¶

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	566	0.79%
£10k - £100k	558	0.80%
£100k - £250k	209	0.95%
£250k - £500k	100	0.92%
£500k - £1m	72	1.08%
£1m - £10m	122	1.36%
Over £10m	48	2.21%
Total	1,675	0.87%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	1,524	0.89%
oscr	223	0.90%
ccni	68	0.95%
Total	1,815	0.89%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
Cancer Research UK [Charity number: SC041666] The objects for which the Company is established are to protect and promote the health of the public in particular by research into the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure of all forms of cancer, including the development of findings of research into practical applications for the prevention, treatment and cure of cancer and in furtherance of that primary object, to provide information and raise public understanding of such matters.	£684,207,447
CANCER RESEARCH UK [Charity number: 1089464] Cancer Research UK is dedicated to saving lives through research. Our mission is to prevent, control and cure cancer through our ground-breaking research and in the last 40 years our work has helped double survival rates. But there is more work to be done. The only charity fighting over 200 types of cancer, we rely on every pound donated to help get us closer to beating cancer.	£684,207,447
MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT [Charity number: 261017] Macmillan Cancer Support exists to help improve the lives of people affected by cancer - those with cancer and their families, carers and communities. We are a source for support, helping anyone affected by cancer navigate through the system to get what they need, and a force for change, working to improve cancer care.	£245,546,254
Macmillan Cancer Support [Charity number: SC039907] to provrde support, assistance and Information directly or rndirectly to people affected by cancer, (b) to further and build cancer awareness, education and research, (c) to promote and Influence effective care, Involvement and support for people affected by cancer In this Memorandum, 'people offected by cancer' Includes individuals who have a suspected or confirmed cancer diagnosis, their carers, families, friends, work colleagues, and anyone else directly or indirectly affected by cancer	£245,546,000
THE FRANCIS CRICK INSTITUTE LIMITED [Charity number: 1140062] The Francis Crick Institute is dedicated to understanding the fundamental biology underlying health and disease. Our work is helping to understand why disease develops and to translate discoveries into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, infections and neurodegenerative diseases.	£231,227,374
Marie Curie [Charity number: SC038731] The Charity is established as a memorial to the late Marie Curie in lasting tribute to her life’s work, and in particular to her discovery of radium and its contribution in fighting the disease of cancer. The charity exists to serve all those with a terminal diagnosis, from cancer or other causes, their families and carers. The objects for which the charity is established for the public benefit are: 2.1.1 to provide and develop caring services, offering support, care and compassion through palliative care, advice and assistance for the benefit of people suffering from terminal cancer and other terminal illnesses and their families and carers. 2.1.2 to undertake and fund research into any aspect of the care and support of people suffering from terminal cancer and other terminal illnesses and their families and carers. and 2.1.3 to provide information, education and support to patients, their families, carers, those working in medical and other caring fields and the public regarding the care of people suffering from terminal cancer and other terminal illnesses.	£169,666,000
MARIE CURIE [Charity number: 207994] Marie Curie is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal illnesses:Provide specialist care for the terminally illHelp and support families and carers of the terminally illResearch the best ways to care for the terminally illCampaign for the terminally ill to be able to die in their place of choice	£169,666,000
Anthony Nolan [Charity number: SC038827] The objects for which the Company is established are: 2.1 the relief, treatment, cure or support of those with blood cancers or other blood disorders or affected by an immunological deficiency and any similar or related diseases or conditions (including the provision of support to their family members or carers). 2.2 the relief, treatment, cure or support of those who require a stem cell transplant or who are affected by any disease or condition that may be relieved, treated or cured by any organ or stem cell transplant (including the provision of support to their family members or carers). 2.3 the advancement of research into the causes of and the diagnosis, relief, treatment or cure of those requiring a stem cell transplant or who are affected by an immunological deficiency or any similar or related diseases or conditions and to publish the useful results of such research. and 2.4 the advancement of research into improving organ or stem cell transplantation or any related technique or technology and to publish the useful results of such research.	£70,788,000
ANTHONY NOLAN [Charity number: 803716] Anthony Nolan saves the lives of people with blood cancer. By growing our register of stem cell donors, conducting research and providing outstanding support to patients, Anthony Nolan cures people's blood cancer and blood disorders. But we need to do more. Without you, there is no cure.	£70,788,000
Breast Cancer Now [Charity number: SC045584] 4.1.1 advance health, including the health of individuals suffering from cancer, patients receiving treatment, those convalescing following treatment by: promoting activities which will assist with awareness, identification and prevention of cancer. assisting those individuals who are disabled, infirm or in need of assistance. 4.1.2 advance the health of individuals by undertaking research into the causes and treatment of cancer on terms that the results of such research are published. 4.1.3 advance public education in and understanding of the nature of cancer and its treatments particularly (without prejudice to that generality) among sufferers of cancer and the families, friends and carers of such persons. and 4.1.4 promote such charitable objects concerned with medical research or the relief of sickness as the Directors shall in their absolute discretion determine.	£57,459,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
WIGS FOR HEROES [Charity number: 1177051] Wigs for Heroes is a registered UK charity founded in 2018 who aim to support women currently undergoing cancer treatment and provide grants to women at North MidUniversity Hospital, we also run events to raise awareness of the charities work.	£74,256
JOHN HAINSWORTH BATES CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1026349] Supporting General Local Charities and National. Such as Cancer charities and NSPCCetc.
THE ARTHUR FOUNDATION [Charity number: 286519] The Foundation does not seek donations from outside sources. Its income is derived solely from sources associated with the Trustees, mainly J.S. Arthur, one of the original Trustees. Various amounts are donated to other charities, but recently the predominant donations have been to the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity to research a specific form of Breast Cancer and the Hospice movement.	£388
CANCESTRY [Charity number: 1210690] 2.1 THE OBJECTS FOR WHICH THE COMPANY IS ESTABLISHED ARE TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF THE PUBLIC, IN PARTICULAR BY:(A) FACILITATING THE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF HEREDITARY CANCERS; AND(B) FACILITATING ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND SERVICES NEEDED TO SUPPORT MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO ARE AT INCREASED RISK OF HEREDITARY CANCERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
BOTTOM LINE [Charity number: 1205704] THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH OF THOSE DIAGNOSED WITH ANAL CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES/CARERS THROUGH:- RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF ANAL CANCER THROUGH CAMPAIGNING, PUBLICITY AND EDUCATION- WORKING ALONGSIDE HEALTH PROVIDERS, SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS, RESEARCH ORGANISATIONS, GOVERNMENT BODIES AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT BODIES, ORGANISATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO PROMOTE BEST PRACTICE IN THE TREATMENT OF ANAL CANCER AND TO FURTHER RESEARCH INTO PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND FOLLOW ON CARE	£107
Jordan Houston Trust [Charity number: SC043143] The Trustees shall hold and apply the sum of £1 paid by us to them, and such other funds and assets as may from time to time be comprised in the Trust Property, in trust for the following purposes:- To relieve those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by: (a) Give grants for social & recreational activities for children affected by cancer & their families, (b) Give grants to families dealing with bereavement from a child who suffered from cancer, (c) Give grants to families with a child suffering from cancer who are in financial need.	£20,801
AMAR-LATA GRAMIN SEVA FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1121505] Support rural development in India providing i) primary health, eye and disability care (vocational training for adult & rehab. training for children) ii) health awareness on nutrition, F.P.,use of good drinking water, sanitation & safer child birth iii) screening camps for breast & cervical cancer & treatment iv) homeo & modern medicine clinics v) supporting education of poor & blind students.	£5,865
FAST AND FEED MOVEMENT [Charity number: 801448] This charity operates openly in areas where help is desperately needed. The most recent appeals made were for the Pakistan Flood Disaster, Bangladesh Cyclone, Bangladesh Cancer Treatment and Kashmir Earthquake Appeal.	£2,170
BREAST FRIENDS-SOLIHULL [Charity number: 1094795] We are a local breast cancer support group run entirely by unpaid volunteers who have all been affected by breast cancer. We are based in Solihull, West Midlands and hold regular monthly meetings there.We provide emotional support to women and men diagnosed with breast cancer and offer practical help in the form of funding for domestic gardening and cleaning	£202,953
SHOUT AT CANCER [Charity number: 1163063] We offer voice rehabilitation sessions to those who've had their voice box removed part of the treatment of throat cancer.We help to regain speech and confidence, we provide support to improve social reintegration.We organise concerts to raise awareness and public education about the layered impact after laryngectomy; the surgical removal of the voice box.	£14,674