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More Research, Less Cancer

We stand on the brink of discoveries that will transform how we understand and overcome cancer and other diseases. But we need to go further, faster.   

About our campaign

More Research, Less Cancer is the philanthropic campaign for Cancer Research UK. Launched in February 2024, we aim to raise £400m to help accelerate a new golden age of cancer research, changing the outlook for this generation and the next.

Our priorities

Our campaign focuses on raising funds for four key priorities, which support our vision to bring about a world where everybody can lead longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.

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The Francis Crick Institute

The breakthroughs we need to revolutionise medicine demand new approaches. The Crick brings together thousands of scientists to explore the fundamentals of life to the frontiers of disease. 

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Future leaders

Our community of researchers is making a difference to countless lives. To keep driving progress long into the future, we need to invest in the next generation of leaders.

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Cancer Grand Challenges

Cancer Grand Challenges unites the world’s brightest minds to make radical changes against cancer’s toughest and most intractable challenges.

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Translation and innovation

Making discoveries is part of our DNA. But we need to translate those discoveries into tests and treatments to change the lives of people affected by cancer.

Our impact so far

'More Research, Less Cancer: our impact so far' is an illustration of the impact behind the largest philanthropic campaign in the UK charity sector.

Thousands of supporters - from visionary individuals to global foundations - have shared our bold vision: to ensure that promising ideas are never held back by lack of funding and that breakthroughs can reach people who need them sooner.

Find out more about our impact

Support our science

Our dedicated team of philanthropy experts will help you choose the right destination for your gift. For more information about the campaign, read our brochure(PDF).

If you're a wealth advisor who'd like to know more about the campaign, please email us at philanthropy@cancer.org.uk.

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Campaign news

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More Research, Less Cancer: £250m raised to transform the future of cancer research  

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Cancer Grand Challenges: $125m awarded to five visionary teams

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We've partnered with the Royal College of Surgeons to help people with rectal cancer avoid surgery

In the news

Our contributors

Leadership committee

Learn about the campaign's leadership committee and its ambassadors.

Donors

Find out about our supporters.

Watch our campaign video