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You donate. We discover.

Donate to help us prevent, detect and treat over 200 types of cancer.

Where your donation goes

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Preventing Cancer

We discover new ways to prevent cancer. For example, our research led to the development of the HPV vaccine which is expected to prevent almost 90% of cervical cancer cases in the UK.

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Detecting Cancer

We find new ways to detect cancer at an early stage. In the last 50 years, our work has helped double cancer survival in the UK. Early detection has played an important role in this.

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Treating Cancer

We also pioneer new treatments. More than 8 in 10 people who receive cancer drugs in the UK receive a drug developed by us, or with us.*

Mei-Ling's Story

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My biggest fears were not seeing my daughter start school, and not seeing my girls grow up. But thanks to Cancer Research UK, now I will.

- Mei-Ling

Make a bigger impact with a smaller monthly gift

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Monthly donations allow us to plan ahead

Beating cancer requires long-term commitment. Monthly gifts mean a regular income. And a regular income means we can commit to pioneering new research projects with the biggest potential to save and improve lives in the future.

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Your money will go further

When you pay by Direct Debit, it helps us to keep our administrative and fundraising costs down so we can spend more on life-saving research.

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It's an easy way to donate

Giving monthly is simple. It only requires your direct debit details once. Plus, you can change or cancel your gift at any time. No amount is too small, even £3 a month can make a huge difference.

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Donate online

Our online form is the quickest way to donate.

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Post

You can send us a single donation form(PDF, 205 KB) or a regular donation form.(PDF, 268 KB) Our Freepost address is on the forms.

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Phone

Call our supporter services line on 0300 123 1022 (Monday to Friday, 8am - 8pm, Saturday & Sunday, 9am - 5pm)

Fund the research that matters most to you

We’re the world's leading cancer charity, carrying out research into more than 200 types of cancer. When you give to Cancer Research UK, we think carefully about where we spend the income across all cancer types.

We have several research areas you can choose to fund. From bowel cancer to children’s cancers or simply where the need is greatest.

Other ways to donate

There are other ways you can support our amazing research if you don't want to donate online.

Take on a fundraising challenge or activity

Leave something behind to help others

Donate your pre-loved items

Make a major cash gift of £15,000 or more

Give effortlessly through donation schemes

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Increase or change your regular donation

You’re in control of how you give and can manage your donation at any time. If you’d like to decrease or stop your regular donation, please call us on 0300 123 1861 or email supporter.services@cancer.org.uk. We’re so grateful for whatever support you can offer to help beat cancer.

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*Estimated based on Cancer Research UK analysis of England data