Practical Support.
Financial Help.
Better Days Ahead.

Cancer Care Trust provides practical and financial support to people affected by cancer and funds organisations working to improve cancer care, support and research across the UK.

Person receiving support from Cancer Care Trust

WHO WE FUND

Organisations We Support

We fund organisations delivering specialist support, care and research across the cancer community. By supporting trusted organisations already doing important work, we can help extend the reach of our impact.

Support for people affected
                by pancreatic cancer

Supporting work that provides specialist information, support and research for people affected by pancreatic cancer.

Support focused on childhood
                brain tumour research

Helping support vital work focused on childhood brain tumours and the development of better, kinder treatments.

Support for people affected
                by primary bone cancer

Contributing to research, awareness and support for people affected by primary bone cancer.

People affected by cancer receiving care and support

Statistic: 403k +

new cancer cases every year in the UK.

More Than a Diagnosis

Cancer can affect much more than health. It can change income, work, family life, everyday expenses and emotional wellbeing.

Cancer Care Trust helps people manage some of the pressures that can come with diagnosis and treatment, while also supporting organisations working to improve care, services and outcomes for people affected by cancer.

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How We Help

Our work is focused on providing meaningful support where it can make a real difference.

Hands offering practical support

Financial & Practical Support

We help people affected by cancer manage some of the additional financial and practical pressures that may arise during and after treatment.

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Healthcare professionals collaborating

Funding Cancer Organisations

We support charities and organisations delivering specialist care, services and research for people affected by cancer.

See Who We Support
Community care and support network

Extending the Reach of Support

By funding important work across the cancer community, we help strengthen the wider network of care and support available to people affected by cancer.

See Our Impact

Cancer in the UK

Progress is being made. But as the number of people affected by cancer continues to grow, practical, financial and emotional support remains as important as ever.

Infographic illustrating cancer statistics in the UK

Source: Cancer Research UK, 2026

Around 1,100
people are diagnosed with cancer every day
1 in 2
people diagnosed with cancer survive for at least 10 years
29% lower
UK cancer death rates compared with their peak in 1989

Finding Help Should Feel Simple

If cancer is creating additional financial or practical pressures for you or someone close to you, Cancer Care Trust may be able to help.

Understand the Support Available

Find out what types of financial and practical support may be available.

Check Eligibility

Understand whether the support may be suitable for your circumstances and what information may be required.

Speak to Our Team

Contact us to discuss your circumstances and understand the next steps.

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Behind Every Contribution Is a Story

Cancer affects every person differently. The right support at the right time can help ease practical pressures and give individuals and families more space to focus on what matters most.

Real experiences also show why support, funding and stronger cancer services continue to matter.

Community member sharing their story
Family receiving practical support
Volunteer helping people affected by cancer
Person supported through treatment
Carer offering emotional support
Community fundraising moment
Support worker with a beneficiary
People connecting through shared experience
Quiet moment of care and reassurance
Team delivering local cancer support
Beneficiary looking ahead with hope
Supporters standing with people affected by cancer
Corporate partners supporting Cancer Care Trust

Statistic: 15 years

supporting people affected by cancer

provided in financial support

Business teams fundraising for cancer support

Make Your Organisation Part of Something Meaningful

A partnership with Cancer Care Trust gives businesses and their teams an opportunity to support people affected by cancer while creating meaningful social impact.

From corporate giving and employee fundraising to longer-term partnerships, we can work together to build an approach that fits your organisation.

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Better Days Ahead Start With Support

Cancer changes lives. Together, we can help make some of the challenges it brings a little easier. Whether you need support or want to help someone else receive it, Cancer Care Trust is here to make a meaningful difference.

People looking ahead with hope and support