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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1111856
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Cancercare UK is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1111856. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “To provide assistance and support to those affected by Cancer whether financial or general.” Its charitable objects are: “The relief, support and assistance (whether financial or otherwise) of people and their families who suffer from or have suffered from any form of cancer, cancer related or similar illness.” In the year to 1 May 2025 it reported income of £1,950 and spending of £1,900.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£1,950
Latest spending
£1,900
- What it funds
- General charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2025 | £1,950 | £1,900 |
| 1 May 2024 | £2,076 | £2,050 |
| 1 May 2023 | £3,900 | £3,750 |
| 1 May 2022 | £9,071 | £8,750 |
| 1 May 2021 | £8,560 | £8,450 |
Charitable objects
The relief, support and assistance (whether financial or otherwise) of people and their families who suffer from or have suffered from any form of cancer, cancer related or similar illness.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 3
What Cancercare UK funds
Cancercare UK is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 1 May 2025, it spent £24.9k in total.
How to apply to Cancercare UK
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Cancercare UK in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (cancercare-uk.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Cancercare UK
Is Cancercare UK open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Cancercare UK is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Cancercare UK fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does Cancercare UK give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Cancercare UK makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Cancercare UK give each year?
The register does not break out Cancercare UK's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 1 May 2025 was £1,900. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,980 a year.
How large is Cancercare UK?
In its latest reported year Cancercare UK reported income of £1,950 and spending of £1,900.
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