£250m+ raised
1,601 philanthropic supporters
793 research projects funded
48 clinical trials supported
727 PhDs and MB-PhDs started
16 investments made in start-ups
'More Research, Less Cancer: our impact so far' is an illustration of the impact behind the largest philanthropic campaign in the UK charity sector.
Thousands of supporters - from visionary individuals to global foundations - have shared our bold vision: to ensure that promising ideas are never held back by lack of funding and that breakthroughs can reach people who need them sooner.
Read More Research, Less Cancer: our impact so far
Marah Alassaf’s engineering-led approach to breast cancer detection has the potential to make screening more accessible for thousands of women. By supporting early-career researchers like Marah, we’re not just funding projects; we’re building a generation of leaders who will redefine what’s possible in beating cancer.
Darren Redmayne brings 30 years of business-building experience to a mission close to his heart: turning lab breakthroughs into tests and treatments for people with cancer. His entrepreneurial approach helped us create the Cancer Impact Club - a unique community of private equity, venture capital and business leaders who support our Seed Fund through philanthropy and networks, driving early‑stage cancer innovation.
Fearne was four when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). After six weeks in hospital she joined the UK arm of our ALLTogether‑1 trial, which is discovering if children and young people with ALL can be treated more successfully and with fewer side effects by tailoring chemotherapy to personal risk factors. Fearne finished treatment last year and received a Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People Star Award for her courage. Her story reminds us of the hope research can bring.
We’d be delighted to talk to you about your philanthropic interests and to explore the many ways in which we’d welcome your support.
