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.

1,834 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:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	583	0.82%
£10k - £100k	560	0.80%
£100k - £250k	213	0.95%
£250k - £500k	103	0.93%
£500k - £1m	76	1.09%
£1m - £10m	126	1.37%
Over £10m	49	2.18%
Total	1,710	0.88%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	1,546	0.90%
oscr	225	0.90%
ccni	63	0.90%
Total	1,834	0.90%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
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
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
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: 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
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
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: 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.	£59,270,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
Ovacome [Charity number: SC055349] The object of the CIO is the relief of women who have, or have had, ovarian cancer (and/or conditions related to ovarian cancer) and their families and carers, in particular by the provision of advice and support for such persons and by the advancement of education generally in this field.
RADIOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY CONGRESSES [Charity number: 1087939] To advance education in radiology, oncology and related sciences particuLarly by the provision of congresses pertaining to the radiation sciences as applied to medicine and the dissemination for the public benefit of the useful results of reports of research arising from such congresses.	£919,536
THE JACK STONE FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1213796] FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE UP TO THE AGE OF 19 AFFECTED BY CANCER IN THE UNITED KINGDOM THROUGH:A) PROVIDING CREATIVE ACTIVITIES AND LESSONS INCLUDING MUSIC AND EXPRESSIVE WRITING DIRECTED TOWARDS RELIEVING THE EMOTIONAL EFFECTS OF ANY TREATMENTS AND PROVIDE COMFORT AND RELAXATION;B) PROVIDING ESSENTIAL RESOURCES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT FOR SUCH ACTIVITIES;C) RAISING AWARENESS OF THE IMPACT OF CANCER AND ITS TREATMENTS WITH THE WIDER COMMUNITY INCLUDING SCHOOLS;D) SUCH OTHER WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES MAY DETERMINE.
THE FISHER CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1189317] The Trust supports causes both in the UK and abroad, specifically, but not limited to Dorset, where the founding family are based. The trustees wish the Trust to support disadvantaged children and young people and those individuals undergoing cancer treatment, encourage animal welfare, and promote community and social inclusion. The Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals.	£32,769
INSPIRE CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1167979] Inspire Cancer Research Foundation will award grant funding to support a wide range of projects that focus on cancer research and education. Our objective is to support research that aims to help reduce the incidence of cancer, improve cancer survival and educate cancer survivors.We award grants to support research into the causes, mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of cancer.	£885
MILITARY VS CANCER [Charity number: 1199115] We are a military founded, driven charity with extremely high standards. We provide grants to Military/Ministry of Defence personnel, past and present, including their immediate families who are suffering the effects of cancer. Military vs Cancer cannot stop cancer, we cannot control or alter its path but what we can do is step in and simplify the process to ease the pain of the families involved.	£277,654
Bladder Cancer Scotland [Charity number: SC051649] 4.1 Raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of Bladder cancer, its range, treatment and aftercare requirements. 4.2 Provide practical, emotional and social support for patients, their families and associates. 4.3 Campaigning at national government level to improve patient outcomes. 4.4 Seek funding to research the causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and potential cure of bladder cancer.	£40,300
THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY [Charity number: 1139367] Objectives are to advance the education and science of chemotherapy. International congresses promoting the development of chemotherapy are held regularly. ISC encourages, supports and sponsors the formation of international working groups for special research projects, commissions, training projects and the use of chemotherapeutics in the field of antimicrobial and antineoplastic chemotherapy.	£335,067
MEREDITH'S MISSION [Charity number: 1210955] THE RELIEF OF NEED OF RESIDENTS IN THE BOURNEMOUTH, POOLE OR CHRISTCHURCH LOCALITY WITH CHILDREN RECEIVING ACTIVE CANCER TREATMENT BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AID AND SIGNPOSTING TO APPROPRIATE SERVICES AND CHARITIES WHO CAN PROVIDE MORE SPECIFIC SUPPORT.
OGMORE VALLEY MALE VOICE CHOIR [Charity number: 1046866] Male Voice choirFundraising concerts and activities for the local community and various charitable organisations e.g. Teenage Cancer Trust	£23,253