# Cancercare UK

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1111856 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1111856)
- Website: https://www.cancercare-uk.org
- Latest income: £1,950; spending £1,900
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/cancercare-uk

To provide assistance and support to those affected by Cancer whether financial or general.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2025 | £1,950 | £1,900 | not filed |
| 1 May 2024 | £2,076 | £2,050 | not filed |
| 1 May 2023 | £3,900 | £3,750 | not filed |
| 1 May 2022 | £9,071 | £8,750 | not filed |
| 1 May 2021 | £8,560 | £8,450 | not filed |

## 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.

## What it 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. In its latest reported year Cancercare UK reported income of £1,950 and spending of £1,900. Over its last 5 reported years, to 1 May 2025, it spent £24.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

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

### 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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