Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK (CRUK) is the world's largest independent cancer research organisation. It is registered as a charity in the United Kingdom and Isle of Man, and was formed on 4 February 2002 by the merger of The Cancer Research Campaign and the Imperial Cancer Research Fund. Cancer Research UK conducts research using both its own staff and grant-funded researchers. It also provides information about cancer and runs campaigns aimed at raising awareness and influencing public policy.
| Founded | 4 February 2002 |
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| Type | Charitable organisation |
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| Focus | Cancer research Health policy |
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| Coordinates | 51.5426°N 0.0119°W |
Key people | Michelle Mitchell (CEO) Charles Swanton (Chief Clinician) Ketan J. Patel (Chief Scientist) |
Revenue | £719 million (2022/23) |
Employees | 4591 (2023) |
Volunteers | 25,000 (2023) |
| Website | https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/ |
Formerly called | Imperial Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) The Cancer Research Campaign (CRC) |
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 25,000 people are regular volunteers.
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