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.

1,835 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	579	0.81%
£10k - £100k	557	0.79%
£100k - £250k	216	0.96%
£250k - £500k	106	0.95%
£500k - £1m	73	1.05%
£1m - £10m	123	1.34%
Over £10m	50	2.21%
Total	1,704	0.88%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	1,545	0.90%
oscr	227	0.91%
ccni	63	0.90%
Total	1,835	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.	£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: 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: 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
ARIMATHEA CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1081715] The trustees have allocated all available funds for each of these heads Religion, Parenting, Homeless, Third World, the Arts and disabled and will not consider unsolicited applications. They continue to review those charities who are currently in receipt of funds.It does not generally assist cancer related charities and medical charities generally, or those connected with HIV/AIDS and animals	£130,557
The Alexander Anthony Trust [Charity number: SC045594] (a), the advancement of health and in particular research into heart/cancer disease (b) the saving of lives through provision of care (for cancer patients) (c) The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability,financial hardship or other disadvantage	£46,206
DEAR TOBY TRUST [Charity number: 1187575] To relieve sickness and to preserve and protect good health of children with cancer, by funding new research, providing financial support to trainee nurses and to those caring for seriously ill children; and to educate the public in childhood cancer funding and treatment and the critical role played by nurses, hospital staff and volunteers in caring for and nurturing seriously ill children.	£129,510
Orkney Prostate Awareness SCIO [Charity number: SC052830] To advance the education of the public in Orkney on the range of conditions relating to prostate, including cancer, to increase awareness and inclusion. To provide financial relief in the form of grants to people affected by prostate related illnesses or their families. To provide donations to other charities and organisations that support service provision and benefit to those affected by prostate related illnesses and their families in Orkney. To advance Orkney Prostate Awareness in any way appropriate relating to the aims.	£21,731
Anchor Legacy [Charity number: SC048374] 3.1 The charitable purposes of the SCIO ('the Charitable Purposes') are: 1.1.1 to provide relief to those in need by reason of ill health or disability by: 1.1.1.1 increasing awareness of certain aggressive types of Kidney Cancer. 1.1.1.2 encouraging donations, volunteering and fundraising activities and providing a link between those who are able and wish to help with those who are most in need. 1.1.1.3 providing practical and emotional support to Kidney Cancer patients and their families. 1.1.2 the advancement of education and preserve and protect the good health of the public, professionals, front line staff and campaigning for families, by (but not limited to) promoting the understanding of Kidney Cancer, the six signs, early detection and treatment.
THE NIGHTINGALE CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE [Charity number: 1094435] The Nightingale serves patients, relatives, carers, friends and those who are concerned about cancer care. We hope to be able to provide help and information to those who need it along their journey.We aim to work together with existing services within the borough and to co-ordinate local volunteer teams so that valuable resources are used to best effect	£710,326
BRADFORD AIREDALE AND WHARFEDALE DERMATOLOGY TRUST [Charity number: 1016447] support for patientsw tih skin cancer and dermatological conditionseducational role for skin patientsnurse support
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	£23,280
MERLES WISH [Charity number: 1206400] THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS:FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO RELIEVE THE CHARITABLE NEEDS OF PEOPLE IN PORTSMOUTH, WORCESTERSHIRE AND SHROPSHIRE WHO HAVE A DIAGNOSIS OF AND ARE RECEIVING TREATMENT FOR CANCER, BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR ITEMS, SERVICES OR FACILITIES CALCULATED TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF SUCH PERSONS AND WHICH THEY COULD NOT OTHERWISE AFFORD.	£8,595
THE WILLIAM D FOORD TRUST [Charity number: 259009] The trustees main objectives are: - The provision of homes for old people particularly for those in reduced circumstances. - Cancer research and medical research generally. - The National Trust.