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Philanthropy and major gifts

Philanthropy is funding some of our greatest research. If you can support us with a gift of over £15,000, you'll have a profound impact on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

More Research, Less Cancer

Our campaign aims to raise £400m to:

  • power wide-ranging scientific discovery

  • unite behind shared challenges

  • find and fund future leaders in cancer research

  • support innovation that translates into front-line therapies and treatments

Visit our campaign site

Major gifts make major breakthroughs

Read about some of the biggest advances in cancer research funded by our generous philanthropists and partners.

Cancer cells under a microscope.

Immunotherapy: puzzles and promise

A microscope used for looking at cancer cells.

Revolutionising radiotherapy

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‘5 IN 5’ with Lord Stanley and Lady Barbara Fink

Ways to give

From pledging a multi-year gift to donating shares or hosting an event, there are many ways you can support more cutting-edge science.  

  • Donate shares

  • Offer us your time and expertise

  • Give through a trust or foundation

  • Leave a gift in your Will

  • Make a donation online 

Alternatively, please contact Chris Gethin, Director of Philanthropy, on +44 (0)20 3469 8844. 

Contact us

However you choose to donate a philanthropic gift, we'll make sure it has maximum impact. Our dedicated team provides personal care to philanthropists who want to:

  • invest in bold new research ideas

  • revolutionise clinical care

  • support vital lab work that underpins major discoveries

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