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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About Cancer Research UK

'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of health','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' The objects for which the Company is established are to protect and promote the health of the public in particular by research into the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure of all forms of cancer, including the development of findings of research into practical applications for the prevention, treatment and cure of cancer and in furtherance of that primary object, to provide information and raise public understanding of such matters.

Founded
Headquarters
London, Scotland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 51
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Cancer Research UK with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including OSCR.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 24,233 health charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 51 is below most of the 28,401 health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 82% of comparable organizations)
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Cancer Research UK is a registered health nonprofit based in London, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is SC041666. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £735M in annual revenue.

Cancer Research UK's official registration number is SC041666, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Cancer Research UK has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 51 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Cancer Research UK is located in London, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.

Based on official tax filings, Cancer Research UK has £735M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Cancer Research UK is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £735M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Cancer Research UK is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of health','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' The objects for which the Company is established are to protect and promote the health of the public in particular by research into the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure of all forms of cancer, including the development of findings of research into practical applications for the prevention, treatment and cure of cancer and in furtherance of that primary object, to provide information and raise public... Cancer Research UK is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2010.

Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £735M is well above the peer average of £1M.

Cancer Research UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC041666.

You can verify Cancer Research UK in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

You can donate to Cancer Research UK directly through its donation page (https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/get-involved/donate). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to Cancer Research UK are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Cancer Research UK is based in London in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

Cancer Research UK was first registered in 2010, making it approximately 16 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£100M-£1B
Source: oscr (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from oscr (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4,636
Still gathering leadership data

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Prince Bishop Vets Receptionist Raises £235 for Cancer Research UK - Consett Magazine
Jul 2026
consettmagazine.com
Borders Slimming World group raises thousands for Cancer Research - Border Telegraph
Jul 2026
www.bordertelegraph.com
In pictures: Harpenden’s outdoor arts fair raises £7,000 for Cancer Research UK - St Albans Times
Jul 2026
stalbanstimes.co.uk
Cancer Research UK warns alcohol linked to 'seven types of cancer' - Wales Online
Jul 2026
www.walesonline.co.uk
How Cancer Research UK and WPP Media Turned Science Into Compelling TV - Creative Salon
Jul 2026
creative.salon
Imperial cancer therapy spinout Myricx Bio agrees to be acquired by Novartis - Imperial College London
Jul 2026
www.imperial.ac.uk
Cancer Research UK: Personal connections drive higher awareness and donation consideration - YouGov
Jun 2026
yougov.com
‘Discoveries only help if they reach patients’ – the Cancer Research UK fund keeping innovation alive - The Times
Jun 2026
www.thetimes.com
Manchester cancer research lab's £6m extra annual cash boost - BBC
Jun 2026
www.bbc.com
The King and Queen host a reception for Cancer Research UK - The Royal Family
Jun 2026
www.royal.uk
Form filed
£734.8M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£684.2M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£718.8M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£668.4M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£582.1M revenue
FY2021
OSCR

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health this charity 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2010
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Cancer Research UK

What is Cancer Research UK?
Cancer Research UK is a health charitable company based in London, United Kingdom. 'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of health','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' The objects for which the Company is established are to protect and promote the health of the public in particular by research into the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure of all forms of cancer, including the development of findings of research into practical applications for the prevention, treatment and cure of cancer and in furtherance of that primary object, to provide information and raise public understanding of such matters.
When was Cancer Research UK founded?
Cancer Research UK was founded in 2010.
Where is Cancer Research UK located?
Headquartered in London, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Cancer Research UK's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100M-£1B.
Is Cancer Research UK trustworthy?
Cancer Research UK has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Cancer Research UK's registration number?
Registration: SC041666 (United Kingdom).
What is Cancer Research UK's website?
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org
Are donations to Cancer Research UK tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.