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	570	0.80%
£10k - £100k	560	0.80%
£100k - £250k	210	0.94%
£250k - £500k	108	0.99%
£500k - £1m	70	1.02%
£1m - £10m	125	1.37%
Over £10m	49	2.20%
Total	1,692	0.88%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	1,526	0.89%
oscr	221	0.89%
ccni	68	0.94%
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.	£734,753,802
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.	£734,753,802
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.	£246,171,125
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
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.	£181,101,000
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	£181,101,000
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
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
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.	£59,270,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
KICKING OFF AGAINST CANCER [Charity number: 1174092] Raise money to help those suffering from cancer with a paticular aim at making memories for them and their families.	£155
JANE'S WISH [Charity number: 1187836] Janes Wish is a local charitable organisation with the purpose of organising and funding days out and activities for children affected by cancer in Sussex. We hope to enrich thousands of young lives and bring a smile to those who need it most.	£1,162
KICKSTART TEENAGE AND YOUNG ADULT CANCER SUPPORT [Charity number: 1155629] Our activities are mainly led by individual or group applications, providing grants and financial support for activities, projects or equipment that will benefit young people either during, or after cancer treatment within the East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire areas.	£949
Prostate Cancer UK [Charity number: SC039332] The objects for which the Company is established are to: 4.1.1 encourage, support and carry out research into the causes, prevention, treatment and cure of prostate cancer and other prostate diseases and their effects and to publish the useful results of such research 4.1.2 educate the public on the issues relating to prostate cancer and other prostate diseases. 4.1.3 provide for the relief of suffering among men affected by prostate cancer and/or prostate diseases, their families and dependants, through the provision of support and information and in such other ways as the trustees may determine.	£45,518,000
SANITA MERALI TRUST [Charity number: 1125967] The charity's objectives are to support and advance medical research and community facilities. A core interest of the charity is to facilitate the progression of cancer research and care. The latter objective refers to the charity's interest in the improvement of community facilities to ensure inclusivity for all members of society.	£1,015,808
Solving Kids' Cancer UK [Charity number: 1135601] We help children access potentially life-saving treatment, whilst supporting research that not only aims to introduce new treatments but also bring existing internationally available options here to the UK. We support parents by sharing the most current resources available for neuroblastoma treatments and providing access to other parents who want to share their knowledge and experiences.	£2,937,893
ABOVE & BEYOND CANCER FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1173983] Offering support to people, their carers, or family members who have been diagnosed with cancer. Provide a safe place for those to chat and talk through their experience. Provide access to complementary and holistic therapies, should they feel that this will aid in their wellbeing during this time.	£70,218
BLACK MOUNTAINS LIONS CLUB [Charity number: 1179886] The Black Mountains Lions Club will consider many projects that fall within the following five guidelines, these are Vision, the Environment, Hunger, Paediatric Cancer and Diabetes. As well as providing grants to these deserving causes within the Powys and Herefordshire Areas, District and Multiple District Lions Club, Black Mountains Lions Club undertakes a number of community service projects.	£6,117
COPING WITH CANCER - NORTH EAST [Charity number: 1196837] We provide emotional, mental, social and physical health support for anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis. We do this through personal one to one support over time, enabling the client to develop their own coping strategies and experience our range of complementary therapies and counselling, all delivered by qualified staff.	£376,394
INDEPENDENT CANCER PATIENTS' VOICE [Charity number: 1138456] ICPV is a patient advocate group-the UK needs an independent cancer patients' group, whose strategy is led by patients. The aim is that medical research, and clinical trials contributing to that research, have a patient input- in order for the research to have the co-operation of patients, leading to improved outcomes for all cancer patients and to help contribute to the cure of all cancers.	£21,985