Cancer and research explained
Explore the impact of your support, discover more about what happens in our labs, explore expert opinions on pioneering discovery research and uncover the answers to some of cancer's biggest questions.
Cancer and research explained
Thanks to the support of our Curestarters, we are funding 30 new projects this year.
What we do
Any new test or treatment for cancer starts with discovery research. We back brand new ideas from incredible scientists from anywhere in the world - ideas that could lead to lifesaving discoveries for any type of cancer.
What we do
Our latest Impact Report is packed full with stand-out stories from the last 15 years - discoveries that will help answer some of the biggest questions we have about cancer and how to cure it.
Who we are
We are a small charity making a big difference. To date, we have funded over £200 million of discovery research, starting new cancer cures on our doorstep and around the world.
Who we are
Our latest Annual Review explores the innovative research you have funded and the impact we have had over the last year.
How you can help
Our community of Curestarters fund pioneering research around the world into new cancer cures. Become a Curestarter and you can bring us one step closer to a day when no life is cut short by cancer.
How you can help
Would you like to tell us your Curestarter story? Your moving and inspiring stories help us raise awareness of the real people behind the cancer statistics, and the crucial need for more research.
For researchers
We fund discovery research. Wherever you are in the world, and whatever type of cancer you research, if you have a bold idea that could help lead to breakthroughs in prevention, diagnosis, or treatment - we may be able to support you with a project grant.
For researchers
30 new cancer research ideas funded by Curestarters

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