How much funding does Cancer Research UK get?

Our total income for 2017/18 was £634 million. This was raised through: Donations (£192 million) – Donations included regular gifts, major donations and money raised by local fundraising groups and corporate partners. Legacies (£182 million) – Over 6,000 people left a gift to Cancer Research UK in their will.

What companies sponsor Cancer Research UK?

All our corporate partners

• Amazon Smile. Since November 2017, we’ve been one of the registered charities for AmazonSmile, the charity arm of Amazon.co.uk.
• Amey.
• ARC (Arena Racing Company)
• Bellway Homes.
• Buildbase.
• Channel 4.
• Charity Car.
• Childbase Partnership.

Who is cancer research funded by?

the public
The organisation’s work is almost entirely funded by the public. It raises money through donations, legacies, community fundraising, events, retail and corporate partnerships. Over 40,000 people are regular volunteers.

How much does the CEO of Cancer Research UK earn?

CEO and staff salaries Our CEO, Michelle Mitchell, was paid £215,500 base salary between April 2020 and March 2021.

Where does Cancer Research UK get their money from?

Cancer Chat. Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666) and the Isle of Man (1103). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F).

What does Cancer Research UK do for children?

The Cancer Research UK–Children with Cancer UK Innovation Award is a new initiative to support novel and innovative approaches to childhood cancer research. The Career Development Fellowship supports new group leaders who do not have a salaried independent position to establish their own independent research group.

Why do we need funding for Cancer Research?

This funding scheme aims to increase the availability of biotherapeutic drugs for the management of cancer. This funding scheme aims to increase the availability of biotherapeutic drugs for the management of cancer.

How does the British Association for cancer research work?

We’ve joined forces with the British Association for Cancer Research (BACR) to provide student travel awards to help students attend scientific meetings. This scheme provides funding for biomarker assay development, validation and qualification where there is a clear line of sight to clinical implementation.