Health Charities That specialise in Cancer
Discover 206 Health charities that specialise in cancer. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Cancer Care And Haematology Fund
HealthTo carry out activities that provide for the relief of sickness amongst persons suffering from cancer or haematological diseases, in particular by the provision of a unit designed to offer chemotherapy in pleasant surroundings.
The Co-Operative Clinical Cancer Therapy Trust Fund
Charitable activities, Health, ResearchThe Lymphoma Research Trust supports research into the treatment of lymphoma. It makes grants to medical researchers at the Lymphoma Trials Office who organise clinical trials to see which treatments are most effective.
Association Of Cancer Physicians
Health, ResearchTo advance the study and practice of cancer medicine
Leukaemia Cancer Society
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, HousingRECRUIT BONE MARROW DONORS, HOME AND HOSPITAL VISITS, ON HOUSE COUNSELLING,TELEPHONE HELP LINE,CANCER INFORMATION AND TRANSLATIONS, ACCOMMODATION FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS LONG TERM ILLNESS. SUCH AS LEUKAEMIA,EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT LEUKAEMIA. TO PROMOTE RESEARCH INTO LEUKAEMIA AND OTHER BONE MARROW DISEASES..
The Linden Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, HealthObjectives of the charity are defined widely in the governing document to include any charitable activity.Trustees have considered the Commissions guidance on public benefit & currently Trustees policy is to benefit charities specialising in cancer relief & research,those particularly involved with hospices,those involved in arts & also a wider range of charities based in & around Leeds,WYorks.
Friends Of The Leeds Centre For Leukaemia, Lymphoma And Myeloma
Associations, HealthFunding of medical research, medical equipment and patient welfare for the Leeds Centre for Leukaemia, Lymphoma and Myloma
The Calm Trust
Beneficiary group, HealthTo support children and families associated with the treatment of cancer or leukaemia
Women's Cancer Detection Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, HealthThe support and treatment of patients and research into breast cancer. The charity achieves these aims by financing the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment unable to be funded by the National Health Service. Furthermore the charity provides funds to support education about breast cancer in the community and maintains a specialised breast cancer library.
Ampthill Public Hall
Animals, Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HealthA community hall serving the needs of many organisations in Bedfordshire for various functions. Comprises hall, stage, committee room, kitchen and bar. Hired through bookings officer (see email or by phone 01525 634215). Uses include weddings, birthdays, barn dances, tea dances, quiz nights, drama performances, dog shows, breast cancer screening, exhibitions, charity fundraising.
Friends Of Rosie Childrens Cancer Research Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, HealthThe object of the charity is to fund and promote research into the causes, distribution, symptoms, pathology and treatment of cancer in children and to disseminate the results of such research.
Odyssey Project Limited
HealthOdyssey exists for the relief of suffering of adults with cancer through the provision of residential programmes which use adventure in the outdoors to enhance quality of life.
The Leukaemia Unit Appeal Fund For The Metropolitan Borough Of Dudley
Beneficiary group, HealthTo promote the comfort and care of patients receiving treatment upon the Georgina Unit, at Russells Hall Hospital Dudley whether with a Haematological malignancy or a solid tumour.To support famililes/carers of those persons.to support staff educationto support those patients and their family/carer with activities to aid their wellbeing
Holly Lodge Community Centre Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, LeisureSocial and educational activities for all ages. Computer suite. Hall for hire for private and community groups and classes such as Pilates for cancer recoverers, judo, yoga, telescope making, zumba, children's art class. Luncheon club on Mondays - no age restrictions. Film club.
Cancer Aid For North/east (sri Lanka)
HealthThe principal activity of the company continues to be that of promotion of relief for persons suffering from cancer in North and East of Sri Lanka.
The Asmarley Charitable Trust
HealthTo assist cancer, heart and general medical research at Royal Brompton Hospital.
Annette Fox Leukaemia Research Fund
HealthThe Annette Fox Leukaemia Research Fund has as its objectives, the relief of sickness and in particular leukaemia, lymphoma, and other related haematological diseases by implementing the improvement of patient facilities and promoting research into the cause, treatment and cure of such conditions in Bradford and surrounding districts.
Somersham Support Group
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, HealthTo raise money for the benefit of patients and their families on Somersham Ward (Cancer Ward) and oncology clinics at Ipswich Hospital.
Corinne Burton Memorial Trust
HealthFunding of arts therapy for cancer patients.
Alderney Manor Community Association
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Health, Leisure, ReligionProviding safe free space for vulnerable groups, providing meeting space for childrens groups, yoga, line dancing, dance groups, Poole Pentecostal Church. Raising funds for cancer patients, running annual community events
The B & G T Foundation
HealthTo further medical research diagnosis and treatment of acoustic nerve tumours and associated conditions.
Friends Of Eortc
Associations, Health, ResearchThe primary object of this foundation is to support the activities of EORTC (European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer) which coordinates and conducts international translational and clinical research to improve the standard of cancer treatment for patients. EORTC is an independent, non-governmental and non-for-profit organization.
The Skin Cancer Research Fund
Health, ResearchSCaRF aims to promote research into the causes, prevention and treatment of skin cancer generally, and malignant melanoma in particular. It aims to publish the results of such research and thus to help cut significantly the number of new cases of skin cancer each year in the UK. As a result to significantly cut the number of deaths from the disease.
Cardigan Cancer Care
Beneficiary group, HealthBased in Cardigan we serve the town and district as a care and support group for families who have someone suffering with cancer.
Holliday Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, HealthThe Trustees administer the charity in accordance with the objectives of the trust deed. The Trustees make grants to registered charities. There is a separate Cancer Fund within the charity the income of which is used to support charities involved in any major way with cancer treatment, research or relief.
E B Hutchinson Charitable Trust
HealthThe trust was formed to support research into diseases of mankind, primarily cancer research.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many cancer health charities are there in the UK?
There are 206 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 £15.2bn 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 87.4%. 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 £3.3m. 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.