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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

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Major gifts make major breakthroughs

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

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.  

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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