Health Charities That specialise in Cancer
Discover 1,403 Health charities that specialise in cancer. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Alice's Arc
HealthOur purpose is the relief of sickness of people suffering from childhood cancers in particular but not limited to sarcomas by funding the purchase of medicine (as recommended by doctors), funding research, introducing best practices between jurisdictions, raising awareness, and assisting in the knowledge and understanding of such cancers.
The Ecancer Global Foundation
Healthecancer's mission is to raise the standards of care for cancer patients across the world through education. We educate the cancer community through our platforms ecancer.org, ecancerpatient and live meetings. All our educational content is freely accessible and designed to improve the community's knowledge and understanding of the disease.
David Yarrow Foundation
Beneficiary group, Education, HealthTo promote education in the arts of people studying at university or higher education in the U.K awarding to such persons scholarships and or maintenance allowances and to assist in the treatment and care of young persons suffering from cancer by providing such grants as needed to assist with such treatment.
Teens Unite Fighting Cancer
Beneficiary group, HealthTeens Unite are dedicated to improving the lives of young people with cancer so they don't have to face their battle alone. The charity supports those aged 13 to 24 from across the UK, helping them to overcome the emotional, social and physical impact cancer has on a young person. Teens Unite is the only charity in the UK to offer ongoing support of this kind to young people.
Children's Cancer North
Beneficiary group, HealthWe provide support to children diagnosed with cancer, and their families, who are being treated at the Great North Children's Hospital. We fund research to find more effective, individualised treatments for childhood cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund
HealthThe charity offers project grants for pancreatic cancer research to researchers in the UK and Ireland.
Radiology And Oncology Congresses
Health, ResearchTo 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.
Cyclists Fighting Cancer
Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureWe supply bikes, specially adapted trikes, tandems and other equipment to children and young people affected by cancer to help improve physical conditioning and to enhance quality of life factors.
The Jgw Patterson Foundation
Charitable activities, HealthThe provision of grants to fund research into rheumatology, cancer and the relief of arthritis. The provision of equipment or grants for equipment and / or caring services to assist with the relief of sickness caused by rheumatological problems, arthritis and / or cancer, such equipment or grants for equipment and / or caring services not normally being provided by the Local Health Authority.
Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity Limited
HealthThe Charity is established to assist in the treatment and care of persons suffering from cancer by:- supporting people living with cancer through dedicated centres offering support, counselling and a range of complementary treatments and therapies
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
The Countess Of Brecknock Hospice Trust
Beneficiary group, Health, Social careThe charity supports the work of the Hospice which provides respite and palliative care to patients suffering from all forms of cancer and other non-malignant serious illnesses, who reside in the area of benefit (Andover and its surrounding villages) or have a real and substantial connection with the area of benefit. Together with comfort and support for their families, friends and carers.
Pink Ribbon Foundation
Charitable activities, HealthThe Pink Ribbon Foundation is a grant making trust with a mission to offer grants to organisations working in the field of breast cancer. There are a large number of such charities in the UK each as deserving as the next. Many of the charities that we support are the smaller ones that operate on a shoestring.
Acheinu Cancer Support
Beneficiary group, Health, ReligionTo alleviate persons suffering from cancer, and their families, within the Jewish community. To support their emotional, practical & medical needs by the provision of treatment, necessities and facilities, enabling access to resources through referrals, and practical guidance. To prevent sickness by raising health awareness across the community.
Dove Cottage Day Hospice
HealthAn independent hospice providing palliative day-care to those people living in NE Leicestershire , SE Nottinghamshire and Rutland with a diagnosis of cancer or other progressive illnesses for which there is no cure.
Ark Cancer Charity
Charitable activities, HealthThe Ark Cancer Charity operates locally to enhance the experience of patients receiving cancer treatment at Hampshire Hospitals, through funding wellbeing services which the NHS cannot currently deliver with the aim to support patients with symptoms associated with their cancer from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. We also provide grants to enhance NHS premises for cancer treatment.
Romney Marsh Community Hub
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Leisure, Social careDay Centre for people over 50 in Romney MarshProviding health and well-being services including chiropody clinics; hearing clinics; rehabilitation support; NHS clinics fitness classes; catering and community meals; home support; information and advice; transport; activities and events; operate dementia cafes across Romney Marsh; provide Cancer counselling; integrate with NHS GP Surgery
The Fountain Centre
Beneficiary group, HealthThe Fountain Centre aims to enable cancer patients and others with similar chronic illnesses, and their families to regain control of their lives by empowering them with information and support. We offer a wide range of complementary therapies, group classes and counselling.
Cavendish Cancer Care
Beneficiary group, HealthImproving the quality of life by the provision of complementary therapies and support of patients, carers and young people living with cancer in South Yorkshire/North Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire.
Orchid Cancer Appeal
Beneficiary group, Health, ProfessionsEvery year over 58,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate, testicular or penile cancer in the UK. Orchid Cancer Appeal supports anyone affected by or interested in male specific cancers through a range of support services led by Male Cancer Information Nurse Specialists, awareness campaigns such as the Orchid Male Cancer Awareness Week, education and training programmes and world class research.
British Thoracic Oncology Group
HealthTo support and educate thoracic oncology healthcare professionals, creating a professional community to exchange ideas, information and innovation and to foster the development of research. The overall aim is to represent the needs of people with thoracic malignancies in the UK and ensure they have equitable access to optimal care.
Newbury Cancer Care
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social welfareThe charity provides practical help to cancer patients and their families from diagnosis through to end of life care. We have a team of volunteer drivers who provide transport to and from hospital for appointments and treatment. Cash grants can be made available where appropriate. We fund various services through the Palliative Care Service and are the parent charity for the Rainbow Hospice Rooms
Ovacome
Health, ResearchThe Charity's priority is the provision of support and information to those affected by ovarian cancer. Ovacome provides support across the UK in many ways, including; face to face support groups; phone lines; an online forum. Ovacome provides up to date information and raises awareness of the symptoms among the medical community and public. The Charity supports appropriate research.
The Rosemary Foundation Limited
Health, HousingThe Rosemary Foundation Hospice at Home provides a full supportive hands-on nursing service for patients suffering from cancer, or other life-threatening conditions, in their own homes. We serve the community within an approximate 15 mile radius of Petersfield and provide cover seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, without charge
Neuroendocrine Cancer UK
Beneficiary group, Health, Research1. To advance the education of the general public (including relevant medical and scientific communities) in all areas relating to NETs.2. To promote the physical and mental health of those affected by NETs through the provision of support, advice and education to patients, carers and family members.