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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.

1,813 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.90% 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:

\b(cancers?|pre( -)?cancerous|cancerous|tumours?|oncolog(y|ist)|carcinoma|chemotherapy|immunotherapy|leukemia|lymphoma)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 671 0.81%
£10k - £100k 552 0.85%
£100k - £250k 192 0.99%
£250k - £500k 76 0.84%
£500k - £1m 56 0.97%
£1m - £10m 110 1.38%
Over £10m 40 2.16%
Total 1,697 0.88%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 1,505 0.89%
oscr 231 0.91%
ccni 77 1.08%
Total 1,813 0.90%

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.
£668,369,451
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.
£668,369,451
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.
£230,707,000
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
£230,707,000
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.
£185,630,048
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.
£66,884,000
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.
£53,539,000
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.
£53,539,000
BREAST CANCER NOW [Charity number: 1160558]
We're Breast Cancer Now, the UK's largest breast cancer charity and we're dedicated to funding research into this devastating disease. We're bringing together all those affected by the disease to improve the way we prevent, detect, treat and stop the disease. We believe that if we all act now, by 2050 everyone who develops breast cancer will live.
£43,022,000
PROSTATE CANCER UK [Charity number: 1005541]
Prostate Cancer UK fights to help more men survive prostate cancer and enjoy a better quality of life. We support men living with prostate cancer, prostate diseases and the effects of treatment. We find answers by funding research and we lead change by campaigning and collaborating. We are the country's leading charity for men with prostate cancer and prostate problems.
£35,443,000

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT [Charity number: 1165394]
THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH
£192,106
CANCER-EDUCATION [Charity number: 1175531]
The charity has three main aims which are:- Educating people from BAMER and low socio economic backgrounds in different boroughs about the signs and symptoms of cancer, different screening programmes available under the NHS.- Supporting patient through their cancer diagnosis and treatment- Lastly, re-integrating patients back into the community and their workplace.
£32,000
Brainwaves Ni [Charity number: NI103464]
Brainwaves NI is dedicated to providing support and information to those people affected by a brain tumour. We provide support and information for children and adults affected by a brain tumour and their families and carers by: • providing information and signposting to appropriate and accurate quality materials; • raising awareness of the needs of those recently diagnosed and those living with a brain tumour; • hosting information events and support networks; and • funding brain tumour research.
£144,538
SMILEY SMILEY JOSH RILEY FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1190306]
We are raising funds in order to purchase a premium lodge(s) in the lake district which we will run and use for cancer patients and their family to go away and relax whilst going through such a difficult time.
£15,422
BARRETT'S WESSEX [Charity number: 1148727]
Raising awareness of the condition.Support and education for those affected.Fundraising for medical equipment to help prevent and fight oesophageal cancer.Provide funds for Barrett's Oesophagus Campaign to maintain UK Barrett's Registry and aid research.Sipport the establishment and running of other patient support groups.
£124
THE HYNE TRUST [Charity number: 1160762]
We aim to make donations to other fairly small charities. There will be four specific areas: (1) conservation and restoration of the natural environment, its animal and plant life, (2) overseas aid for victims of war, catastrophe, famine, and for people in deep poverty, (3) treatment and care for sufferers of any form of cancer or for cancer research, (4) cultural initiatives in the UK.
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE LEUKAEMIA APPEAL [Charity number: 1155193]
To promote the advancement of research into and the treatment ,care and welfare of people suffering leukaemia and related cancers of the blood.
£26,498
PANTSCANCERS [Charity number: 1147098]
We raise awareness of all the pants area cancers and support people with these cancers. Based in Cornwall most of our work takes place here, but our website is internationally accessed
£233,860
CHILDREN'S CANCER CENTRE OF LEBANON (UK) LIMITED [Charity number: 1161911]
CCCL UK?s activities are to fund projects to further its charitable objectives of (i) the relief of sickness and the preservation and protection of health among children with cancer in Lebanon or the region; (ii) the preservation and protection of the physical and mental health of individuals and families suffering bereavement and loss; and (iii) the advancement of education in pediatric cancer.
£136,202
JORDAN'S WEEONES [Charity number: 1182548]
Offering financial assistance, where appropriate, to families who have children and/or young adults diagnosed with cancer or life limiting illnesses. Grants issued via referral from our partners and is limited to families of children/young person being treated in the United Kingdom.
£18,130

Last update: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024