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🎗️ Cancer · 1,410 charities · page 4 of 29
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YOUR SIMPAL
#1172270 · £31,679 income
SimPal combats digital poverty and social isolation in the UK for individuals with cancer, life-threatening conditions, poor health, or general poverty. The charity uses donations to provide free, pre-paid SIM cards (with data, calls, and texts), and digital devices. This support ensures vulnerable people stay connected with family, friends, and essential healthcare services.
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152
SOLAN CONNOR FAWCETT FAMILY CANCER TRUST
#1172918 · £391,847 income
Team Solan is a charity created to help people impacted by a cancer. diagnosis or bereavement. Our aim is to help improve the quality of life of those affected by cancer within the North East of England. We provide bespoke help, support, advice and signposting for families and individuals who are dealing with the turmoil that cancer can bring.
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90
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153
HEAD AND NECK CANCER UK (HANCUK)
#1175181 · £30,686 income
To act as an advocate and assisting patients to make informed decisions about their care and treatmentRaising awareness of all aspects of head and neck cancer, particularly its symptoms, diagnosis and treatmentProviding information, advice and support
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90
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154
PLANETS CANCER CHARITY
#1175572 · £378,022 income
PLANETS helps patients with pancreatic, liver, colorectal, abdominal and neuroendocrine cancer by funding patient support groups, innovative treatments and research.
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90
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155
JESSICA'S SARCOMA AWARENESS
#1176639 · £66,612 income
To promote and protect the health and welfare of people suffering from sarcoma cancer and their families through the provision of financial assistance, information, equipment and other practical support as the trustees may determine.
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90
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156
COUNTRYMEN UK
#1184921 · £75,862 income
Countrymen UK use the farm and countryside environments help to meet the challenges being faced by men who find themselves isolated because of deteriorating physical or mental health or changing social circumstances. Conditions may include: Dementia, Parkinsons, Stroke, Isolation, Injuries, Anxiety, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress, Chronic Pain, Cancer, Heart & Lung Conditions and others.
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90
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157
CREST CANCER SUPPORT CIO
#1181505 · £8,622 income
To relieve the emotional distress of those persons with or predisposed to cancer, and their family and friends
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90
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158
WONDERFULLY MADE WOMAN
#1182073 · £230,725 income
Holistic support for women & girls, who have experienced significant adversity helping them build their confidence so they can thrive. Activities : Health & wellbeing, Befriending service for single mothers, confidence building, Cultural awareness on Cancer & domestic abuse , dance therapy , Heritage, practical & emotional support , skill acquisition, Pidgin English translation, Community Research
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90
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159
ALK POSITIVE LUNG CANCER (UK)
#1181171 · £220,195 income
We provide a support network in the UK for patients with ALK-positive lung cancer and their families. We provide advice and information so that patients can be empowered to have meaningful conversations with their healthcare professionals. We advocate on their behalf at a national level so that patients receive a high level of care wherever they live in the UK
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160
SRI LANKA LEUKAEMIA FOUNDATION (UK)
#1189432 · £36,232 income
Our Charity was established for the specific purpose of making grants to Apeksha Hospital, Sri Lanka which is the main Hospital for treatment of Cancer in Sri Lanka. When Apeksha Hospital has a need for Medical and other Equipment which they feel that we would be in a position to fund they forward us a request for such funding providing all details of such Equipment.
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161
ALS PALS
#1184001 · £99,217 income
FundraisingSupport to cancer patients emotionally and practically in hospital, at home, online and in the communityTelephone supportAdvocacySignpostingGifts
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90
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162
THE LIVING TREE
#1188213 · £25,461 income
The Living Tree offers support to anyone affected by any cancer, in West Dorset, East Devon & South Somerset, as outlined in our Constitution.
Platinum
90
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163
WE GET IT TOGETHER CIO
#1189567 · £81,166 income
We Get It Together CIO is a dynamic, inclusive support and resource charity for anyone affected by cancer - any age, any gender, any cancer. Based in Bath and open to anyone, our purpose is to be a social network, a support group, and a resource centre founded by people who 'get it'.
Platinum
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164
CANCER SUPPORT SALISBURY
#1193633 · £18,756 income
Cancer Support Salisbury provides support to people affected by cancer in Salisbury and the surrounding area.
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90
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165
MAA FOUNDATION
#1189300 · £54,167 income
MAA Foundation provide financial, physical and emotional aid to needy cancer patients in Azad Kashmir. This support includes funding cancer diagnosis, treatment and taking them to hospital using our dedicated free transport service. MAA Foundation's aim is to one day open the first ever cancer treatment facility in Azad Kashmir, where the poor can be treated free of charge,
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166
OUTpatients
#1190756 · £254,220 income
Live Through This works to address the healthcare inequalities faced by LGBTIQ people affected by cancer by(a) Providing support services for those affected;(b) Advancing education and raising equality and diversity within healthcare, existing cancer services, other third sector organisations and the public.
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167
FAMILY UNIT TRUST
#1190524 · £113,907 income
Undertaking activities and events to provide information and raise awareness of the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of all forms of cancer with the aim of promoting early diagnosis and cure;Providing practical assistance, support, services and items of equipment, both directly and through the provision of grants of financial assistance, to people affected by cancer;
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168
EGFR Positive Lung Cancer UK
#1189722 · £88,938 income
EGFR Positive UK works to promote the needs of EGFR mutation positive lung cancer patients across the UK.
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90
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169
RAY OF LIGHT CANCER SUPPORT
#1190392 · £254,760 income
Ray of Light Wales Cancer Support has been providing online support to those whose lives are affected by cancer during the pandemic. Since June we have offered several groups which are open to carers supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis.We have been running our Just Ask project which is funded by the National Lottery which allows us to provide free starter packs for our online courses.
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170
IRONBRIDGE AND SEVERN GORGE LIONS CLUB (CIO)
#1190585 · £40,833 income
Awarding of grants to local organisations/charities including:- Midland Blood Bikes,Midlands Air Ambulance,Broseley School (books for library) ,Home Start Telford, St Georges School Food Bank, 150 Christmas food hampers for families in crisis ,T&W Parkinsons Society,Water aid Appeal, Grants to several local community centres,Providing free prostate cancer screening for over 700 men
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171
MILLY'S SMILES
#1198503 · £207,177 income
We provide a Milly Bag to all new families whose child has been diagnosed with cancer and admitted onto Ward 84 at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Ward 3B at Alder Hey Children's Hospital and Ward L31 at Leeds Children's Hospital. The Milly Bag contains essential items that will help and support families during the first few weeks on the ward and beyond.
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172
SIMON COOPER FOUNDATION
#1174106 · £10,218 income
The Foundation raises and provide funds to specialist medical care providers including hospitals and hospices associated with Cancer, Cystic Fibrosis and life limiting conditions.
Platinum
89
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173
Blood Cancer UK Research
#216032 · £21,062,000 income
We stop people dying from blood cancer; we make patients' lives better and we stop people from getting blood cancer in the first place. We achieve this by:* revealing how blood cancer works* driving smarter, faster diagnosis* inspiring new treatments and better care* being a voice of influence & championing patients' needs* building communities & sharing understanding
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174
THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF HEAD AND NECK ONCOLOGISTS
#257199 · £240,448 income
Research 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.
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175
THE BIG C APPEAL LIMITED
#281730 · £3,375,838 income
TO ENABLE NORFOLK & WAVENEY TO BE A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE PROVISION OF CANCER SERVICES, AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN CANCER RESEARCH LOCALLY.
Platinum
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176
NORTH DEVON HOSPICE
#286554 · £6,989,912 income
The provision of specialist care to patients with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses in order to help the patient have the best quality of life in the time left by responding appropriately to their physical,emotional and spiritual needs.To support family members both before death and during the period of bereavement.
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BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH
#289297 · £185,282 income
Providing 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.
Platinum
88
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178
CANCERWISE
#290574 · £146,346 income
Cancer 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.
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CHILDREN WITH CANCER UK
#298405 · £17,808,758 income
OUR MAIN AIMS ARE TO UNDERSTAND WHAT CAUSES CHILDREN TO DEVELOP CANCER, TO DEVELOP IMPROVED TREATMENTS AND TO PROVIDE CARE FOR AFFECTED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. IT IS THE TRUSTEES' POLICY TO MAXIMISE THE PROPORTION OF CHARITABLE OUTPUT THAT IS ACHIEVED THROUGH GRANT MAKING TO ORGANISATIONS. IT IS INTENDED THAT THE CHARITY WILL FOCUS ON REVENUE FUNDING FOR RESEARCH INTO CAUSES AND TREATMENT.
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180
CHILDHOOD EYE CANCER TRUST
#327493 · £519,370 income
The 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.
Platinum
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181
THE PRIMROSE HOSPICE LIMITED
#700272 · £1,903,362 income
We offer clinical care, support and advice to adults with cancer and other life limiting illness from North East Worcestershire area. In addition, we offer support and advice to the families, carers and friends of patients and a bereavement counselling service that is BACP accredited.
Platinum
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182
ANTHONY NOLAN
#803716 · £70,788,000 income
Anthony Nolan saves the lives of people with blood cancer. By growing our register of stem cell donors, conducting research and providing outstanding support to patients, Anthony Nolan cures people's blood cancer and blood disorders. But we need to do more. Without you, there is no cure.
Platinum
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HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
#1024903 · £199,460 income
Hospice Africa provides or supports the provision of palliative care to cancer and HIV/AIDS patients in Sub-Saharan Africa, excluding South Africa.
Platinum
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COSMETIC TOILETRY AND PERFUMERY FOUNDATION
#1031728 · £3,549,260 income
The Foundation's programme, Look Good Feel Better, is a national charity helping to boost the physical and emotional wellbeing of people living with cancer. It runs confidence boosting workshops for Women, Young Adults and Men in around 140 key cancer support locations throughout the UK as well as online. Online tutorials and booklets are also provided.
Platinum
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185
CANCER HELP (PRESTON) LIMITED
#1032828 · £539,055 income
Comprehensive support service for cancer patients and their families, working with professional colleagues within the NHS; the period of care extending from diagnosis, through treatment to survivorship or terminal phase. The support objective is to ensure that all patients attain and maintain the maximum level of physical, mental and social functioning compatible with their disease condition.
Platinum
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THE CANDLELIGHTERS TRUST
#1045077 · £1,903,375 income
CANDLELIGHTERS SUPPORTS THE WORK OF THE REGIONAL PAEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY & HAEMATOLOGY UNIT IN LEEDS. FUNDING IS PROVIDED FOR HARDSHIP GRANTS, SUPPORT GROUPS, HOLIDAYS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE UNDERGOING TREATMENT FOR CANCER OR LEUKAEMIA AT THE UNIT; MEDICAL AND OTHER EQUIPMENT; MEDICAL; NURSING AND SOCIAL SUPPORT STAFF AND RESEARCH INTO CHILDHOOD CANCER AND LEUKAEMIA
Platinum
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187
OGMORE VALLEY MALE VOICE CHOIR
#1046866 · £23,253 income
Male Voice choirFundraising concerts and activities for the local community and various charitable organisations e.g. Teenage Cancer Trust
Platinum
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188
HELEN ROLLASON HEAL CANCER CHARITY LIMITED
#1052861 · £877,648 income
The 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
Platinum
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LYMPHOMA LEUKAEMIA MYELOMA FUND (WALES)
#1063997 · £48,693 income
Fund raising to promote the work of the Haematology unit at Swansea NHS Trust, and related institutions in Wales, in the support of patients and their families diagnosed with blood cancer diseases e.g. Lymphoma, Leukaemia and Multiple Myeloma. This includes the purchase of equipment not normally provided by the NHS. Also to promote research and disseminate information related to blood cancer.
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190
TEENAGE CANCER TRUST
#1062559 · £19,842,506 income
The long term objective of Teenage Cancer Trust is to make sure young people's lives don't stop because they have cancer. This is achieved by1. The development, construction and support of teenage cancer units2. The provision and development of regional services in connection with TYA cancers 3. The provision of funding for national initiatives for the benefit of all young people with cancer
Platinum
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CHAI-LIFELINE CANCER CARE
#1078956 · £4,153,958 income
To promote the relief of persons suffering from cancer, and their families, within the Jewish community.To prevent sickness by promoting good health care and the provision of education and screening programmes for persons within the Jewish commumity, whether suffering from cancer or not.
Platinum
88
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192
THE PROSTATE PROJECT
#1078523 · £493,382 income
Develop a world class clinical based Research unit at the University of Surrey.Increase awareness of prostate cancer and encourage early detection and action by men and GPsSupport the Royal Surrey County and Frimley Park Hospitals to be centres of excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of Prostate Cancer.Create a new NHS Urology Centre for the South West and North Hants Cancer Network
Platinum
88
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LINC THE LEUKAEMIA AND INTENSIVE CHEMOTHERAPY FUND
#1078183 · £212,110 income
Linc Charity is dedicated to supporting blood cancer patients and their families. We provide both emotional and financial support to help people who are receiving cancer care across Gloucestershire hospitals.
Platinum
88
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194
SHOOTING STAR CANCER SUPPORT
#1079693 · £92,228 income
The objects of the charity are the relief of sickness by the provision and equipping of an integrated specialist cancer treatment facility, including a specific area dedicated to services for women, at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
Platinum
88
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195
BARNOLDSWICK AND EARBY BOSOM FRIENDS
#1085911 · £76,509 income
To alleviate physical, mental or financial distress or hardship of persons living locally and their families and friends affected by cancer, by financial support, holding support meetings, home visits, or provision of transport to hospital. Finance is obtained by holding fund-raising events, through charitable donations and through income generated by our charity shop.
Platinum
88
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196
COBALT UNIT APPEAL FUND
#1090790 · £28,192,905 income
The Charity works, in collaboration with the National Health Service and other bodies, to prevent, detect, diagnose and treat or alleviate cancers and other life limiting disease/injury. It does this by providing:1) funding to support local NHS oncological and allied services2) a Cancer Prevention and Education Service3) an MRI scanning service4) a PET-CT service5) funding of research
Platinum
88
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197
CANCER BLACK CARE
#1086465 · £126,248 income
Cancer Black Care, founded in 1995, works to reduce inequalities in cancer awareness, access to information and support for people affected by cancer within Black, mixed and ethnic minority communities. CBC provides culturally appropriate information, advocacy, emotional support and community outreach to help individuals and families navigate cancer and access services.
Platinum
88
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198
CURE LEUKAEMIA
#1100154 · £2,918,464 income
Relief of persons suffering from leukaemia by funding new therapies, treatments and research into and trials of such treatments and providing personnel and facilities for such purposes. Enabling co-operation of scientists and clinicians to develop new and effective treatments for leukaemia. Providing resources information and support groups for leukaemia patients and their families.
Platinum
88
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199
COPTIC MEDICAL SOCIETY UK
#1105800 · £297,575 income
1. To establish palliative care in Egypt for cancer patients.2. To train visiting doctors and nurses for pain relief in Egypt for terminal cancer.3. To help in the treatment of patients to relieve disease and illness.4. To relieve people in-need by providing financial support.5. To advance education by providing training and/or financial support for doctors, detists, pharmacists and nurse.
Platinum
88
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200
THE ACORN CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
#1096450 · £18,004 income
We aim to alleviate physical and mental distress of adults with cancer and their carers. We offer free relaxation therapies, general socialising, outings, friendship and talks at three venues each month. This helps clients to see that despite their difficulties they can maintain a reasonable quality of life and remain part of a caring community.
Platinum
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