Philanthropy
Support vital research with a philanthropic gift
Philanthropy has been at the heart of some of our greatest research achievements.
We define philanthropy as any gift over £10,000. If you're able to support us with a gift of this size, you could have a profound impact on the way we prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.
120 years of life-saving discoveries
Generations of scientists have dedicated their careers to making breakthroughs that are improving the lives of people facing cancer around the globe. But our best work is yet to come.
New technologies, big data and multidisciplinary science are allowing our global community of researchers to do things that even five years ago would have been impossible. We have a huge opportunity to understand more about the disease than ever before.
Will you help us continue to make discoveries, drive progress and bring hope to millions affected by cancer?
Our fundraising priorities
We partner with philanthropists to fund a range of innovative activities across Cancer Research UK. Our dedicated team of philanthropy experts will help you choose the right destination for your gift. Below are just some of the cutting-edge initiatives that you can help fund today.
The Francis Crick Institute
The Crick is our flagship research institute in London, where more than 2,000 researchers and support staff use their multi-disciplinary expertise to explore biology from all angles.
Cancer Grand Challenges
Cancer Grand Challenges is a global cancer research initiative co-founded by Cancer Research UK and the US National Cancer Institute. Together, we’re creating a new model for how we fund and structure research into cancer's most complex challenges, and make the progress against cancer the world urgently needs.
Future Leaders Fund
Our vision is to attract, train and retain a diverse, inclusive community of the best scientists across our network of centres and institutes. We want to support them throughout their careers – from PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, to those leading their own labs – so they can go on to become the scientific leaders of tomorrow and set the research agenda for decades to come.
Major gifts make major breakthroughs
Read about some of the biggest advances in cancer research funded by our generous philanthropists and partners.
Closing in on cervical cancer
Philanthropy has been at the heart of monumental progress against cervical cancer. Last year, our scientists proved that the HPV vaccine reduced cervical cancer rates by 90% in women in their 20s who were offered it at age 12 to 13.
A legacy of life-saving medicines and diagnostics
Our researchers have helped develop 50 cancer drugs in use today and built new tools to detect and diagnose cancer earlier. These achievements, made possible by visionary philanthropists, have benefited millions around the world.
Predicting lung cancer's next move
Thanks to sustained philanthropic support, our landmark study TRACERx can now predict if lung cancer will return after surgery by detecting tumour DNA in the blood. It can also use machine learning to predict who may need additional therapy to help prevent a recurrence.
Your gift is in great hands
However you choose to donate a philanthropic gift, we'll make sure it has maximum impact. We have a dedicated team who provide personal care to philanthropists whether they want to invest in bold new research ideas, revolutionalise clinical care or support the vital lab work that underpins major discoveries.
Take the first step towards the next breakthrough today. Contact Chris Gethin, Director of Philanthropy, at chris.gethin@cancer.org.uk or on +44 (0)20 3469 8844.
Ways to give a philanthropic gift
Make a lasting impact in a way that suits you. From pledging a multi-year gift to donating shares or hosting an event, there are many ways you can support our cutting-edge science.
- Make a one-off donation
- Give a regular gift
- Donate your shares
- Give your time and expertise
- Give through a trust or foundation
- Leave a gift in your will
