Health Charities That specialise in Cancer
Discover 197 Health charities that specialise in cancer. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Lennox Childrens Cancer Fund
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careThe activity of the charity is the relief of pain and suffering sustained by children diagnosed with any form of cancer, and in such manner as may be considered reasonable by the trustees.The charity owns and operates two respite holiday homes for such children and their families. The charity also provides financial grants and emotional support.
The Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation
Beneficiary group, HealthThe Foundation has raised over £39 million for Dementia, Wellbeing, Environmental and Children's causes. Long-standing partners include Alzheimer's Research UK, Prostate Cancer UK, UK Sepsis Trust, and Alder Hey Children's Charity. Recent support for CALM, Nacoa, Natasha's Foundation, National Brain Appeal, Orchard Project, and Together for Short Lives - investing in families and communities
Beechwood Cancer Care Centre
Beneficiary group, HealthBeechwood Cancer Care Centre aims to provide emotional and psychological support to anyone affected by cancer or other life limiting illnesses. This includes counselling, complementary therapies and group activities. The services delivered are for patients, carers and the wider family members including children.
Daft As A Brush Cancer Patient Care Charitable Trust
Health, Social welfareTo relieve the suffering and improve the condition of life of persons suffering from cancer in particular but not exclusively by the provision of transport for any person or persons suffering from cancer to attend hospital appointments and/or other appointments for treatment of, therapy for and/or other rehabilitation from their illness.
Cancer Prevention Research Trust
HealthOur charity is focused on research for cancer risk factors regarding chemicals in food and the environment in general. Research has progressed systematically to identify potential agents that reduce cancer risk and to develop strategies that take advantage of basic research results. Furthermore, advances in our understanding of new and emerging technologies have become important tools for cancer p
Ty Olwen Trust Fund
HealthTO RELIEVE PATIENTS UNDER THE CARE OF THE TY OLWEN SERVICE WHO ARE SUFFERING FROM CANCER AND ALLIED DISEASES BY THE PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT, SERVICES AND FACILITIES.
Childhood Eye Cancer Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthThe Childhood Eye Cancer Trust provides a support and information service for children, families and individuals affected by retinoblastoma, a rare cancer which affects children, mostly under the age of five. It raises public and professional awareness and funds research projects aimed at increasing understanding of retinoblastoma and improving the treatment and care of children.
Bedford Hospital Charity And Friends
HealthBedford Hospitals Charity was founded in 1988 to improve the equipment and facilities for patients and staff at Bedford Hospitals. It has raised 9.5million, notably 2.5million for the Primrose Oncology Unit and 765,000 for cancer projects. The appeal to raise 750,000 to expand cancer services at Bedford is now complete and the current one is for a new MRI scanner costing over 1million.
Cancer Support Yorkshire
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfaresupport for persons suffering from all forms of cancer, their carers, families and friends. of services aimed at supporting the best possible quality of life for people affected by cancer through practical, social and psychological assistance. Support to those bereaved by cancer. Co-op working with other orgs both vol and stat involved in the relief of suffering caused by cancer.
The Will Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, HealthCare of and services for people suffering from cancer, and their families.Care of and services for blind people, and the prevention and cure of blindness; andCare of people with a learning disability in a way that provides lifelong commitment, a family environment andthe maximum choice of activities and lifestyle.
The Old School Henstead Educational Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, HealthThe school exists to provide a public benefit of co-education for boys and girls ages 2 1/2 to 11 from nursery to Year 6. It also lends itself to the local parishes who use the school's facilities. The school raises funds for many other charities including, but not exclusive to, churches, Walking with the Wounded, Macmillan Cancer, British Legion, Operation Christmas Child, and Children in Need.
Neuroblastoma UK
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, ResearchNeuroblastoma UK raises money to fund scientific research into the causes of neuroblastoma (a cancer affecting mainly young children) and improved treatments. It also provides support and advice to parents and others affected by the disease.
The Llanelli-Dinefwr Hospice Appeal Fund
Charity and VCS support, HealthRaise funds to promote excellence in cancer services in Carmarthenshire and co operate with other chariteis with similar aims throughout the Hywel Dda NHS Trust area.
Macmillan Caring Locally
HealthSupporting the Macmillan Unit at Christchurch Hospital, Supporting The Grove Hotel in Bournemouth, Supporting posts and services at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital , all for Cancer related activities
Cherry Lodge Cancer Care
Arts, HealthTo provide information and support, lending library and complimentary therapies and group therapies.Group activities and specific cancer support groupsHome Visiting Service We service Barnet and surrounding area.
South East Cancer Help Centre Limited
HealthThe charity provides support to anyone affected by cancer by means of individual support, group support, therapeutic arts, counselling, complementary therapies and information within a friendly, caring environment.
Parents Association Of Children With Tumours And Leukaemia
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, ProfessionsProvides support and organises trips, treats and holidays for families of children being treated for cancer or leukaemia at Sheffield Children's Hospital. Supports reseach projects and provides equipment for the ward, clinic and community nurses. PACT house provides accommodation for use by families whilst a child is undergoing treatment at the hospital.
The British Association Of Head And Neck Oncologists
Health, ResearchResearch sponsorship. Provides advice and information relevant to the management of patients with head and neck cancer and the provision of healthcare services to improve the management of patients with head and neck cancer.Runs an academic meeting to further knowledge about the disease processes and management of patients with head and neck cancer.
Liverpool Cancer Care Self Help Group
Arts, HealthTo provide emotional support to people who have been affected by cancer. We offer a variety of services including cancer specific groups, complimentary therapies, counselling, one to one work and welfare benefits advice. Tai Chi and the 'Feel Good Factor' a programme consisting of Art and Music Therapy and Creative Writing, have been introduced recently.
The Holistic Cancer Centre
HealthTo promote the relief of sickness and advance the education of thepublic by the provision of services and resources to meet theemotional and medical needs of all individuals who require themand to improve the quality of life for such individuals by means of holistic care, services and medicines.
The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund
Education, HealthSince 1966, The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund has supported people living with cancer in the UK. Today our main focus is the online national resource, cancercaremap.org. Previous projects include the work of Dimbleby Cancer Care at Guy's and St Thomas', The Richard Dimbleby Research Fund and The Richard Dimbleby Chair of Cancer Research at King's College London,
Bath Cancer Unit Support Group
HealthTo improve the care for Cancer patients being treated at the Oncology, Breast Cancer,Urology and Radiotherapy Units at The Royal United Hospital Bath and other health units in Bath and surrounding areas in North East Somerset, West and North Wiltshire. Supporting a population of over 500,000 people.
British Association For Cancer Research
HealthProviding educational and training opportunities to members in the field of cancer research.Organising conferences / training events in the field of cancer research.Providing award opportunities for outstanding scientists in the field of cancer research.Supporting conferences / training events in the field of cancer research.
The Plymouth And Cornwall Cancer Fund
Health, Social welfareImprovement of local facilities for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Improvement of local facilities for the care of cancer patients. Assistance with the relief of hardship arising from cancer. Promotion of cancer education. Support of local research.
Cancerwise
Beneficiary group, HealthCancer Support centre providing counselling, complementary therapies, specialist support groups and gentle exercise to cancer patients, children and family members in West Sussex and South East Hampshire. Supporting the Health and Wellbeing of people experiencing cancer.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many cancer health charities are there in the UK?
There are 197 registered cancer health charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the cancer health charities by income?
Nuffield Health is the largest by latest reported annual income (£1.5bn). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of cancer health charities?
Cancer health charities reported a combined annual income of £13.5bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for cancer health charities?
Across all cancer health charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 87.2%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of cancer health charities?
Cancer health charities have an average annual income of £3.6m. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.