The Operation Henry Trust is a ‘sharp end’ charity offering support to sufferers of Pancreatic Cancer (and their families). It aims to provide 'special times' to enhance the last days and weeks of life so that whatever time is available can be lived to the fullest.

Dennis was diagnosed on the 4th November 2006 with a Grade 4 Pineal Blastoma. Sadly after a very brave fight Dennis lost his battle on the 17th April 2007.

3Cs was set up in memory of Graeme Fairhurst. The aim is to raise funds to improve the social experience of young adult patients with a long term illness at the Liverpool Royal Hospital by creating a state of the art social area to try and make a difficult hospital stay easier.

<p> About Face has helped people with cancer of the head and neck since the late 1990s with advice, information and support. In 2008, the charity opened the About Face Centre at 111 Longfleet Road immediately opposite Poole Hospital. The charity continues with its support for people one to one and in groups, but now can conduct courses for trainee head and neck cancer surgeons and campaign for greater awareness around head and neck cancer issues.<p> <p> For example, during Mouth Cancer Awareness Week, volunteers from the charity survey shoppers in local centres on attitudes to oral health. It has been proved that good regular oral care can save lives.<p>

The ACLT raises awareness & recruits blood & bone marrow donors from black & minority ethnic communities to UK registers via education & appeals for patients seeking a racially-matched donor. Since 1996, funds raised have helped us register 32,000 donors from 550 & directly recruit 30 lifesavers .

ACORRN - Action Radiotherapy is a UK cancer charity supporting radiotherapy research and clinical practice. Around half of all cancer patients will have radiotherapy. There is an urgent need for funding for radiotherapy research so that more patients can be cured and have a better quality of life.

Action Cancer is Northern Ireland's leading local cancer charity working to save lives and support people affected by cancer. It relies heavily on public donations to provide life-saving services including early detection clinics, health promotion, research, counselling and complementary therapies.

The Trust was set up in memory of Adam Rogers, who died of cancer, aged 13, in 2006. It aims to help children with cancer to have improved conditions of life, and also adults with learning difficulties (a cause close to Adam's heart as his brother has Down's Syndrome). It provides grants, funding and support to charities and organisations to achieve these aims.

AfrOx's mission is to partner with African countries and assist them with implementing comprehensive cancer prevention and control programmes. To achieve this, we focus on: Early Diagnosis and Prevention, Curing the Curable, Palliative Care, Advocacy and Training. Find out more at www.afrox.org.

Against Breast Cancer is dedicated to funding ground breaking research to improve detection and increase survival after diagnosis. Our expert scientists use one of the UK's largest collections of patient samples to look for vital information that could identify the spread of the breast cancer.

Making ground-breaking advances in research requires the best minds, the brightest scientific talent and the most able researchers on the planet. That's why AICR (Association for International Cancer Research) has one simple doctrine - to fund the best cancer research it can find, regardless of where in the world it is carried out. <p> AICR is the only truly international cancer charity dedicated to the worldwide scientific fight against cancer.

Ali's Dream charity was set up by Alison Phelan's family and friends in order to raise money to fund research into discovering the causes, advancing treatments and finding cures for childhood brain tumours. Sadly this was spurred on by the loss of Alison at the beginning of June 2001.

AMMF is the UK's only cholangiocarcinoma charity. Our main aims are to raise the awareness of cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer), to provide information, and to support specialised research teams in their work to find the causes, methods of earlier diagnosis and treatments for this disease.

The money raised by Amserjustintime will provide care and support for pancreatic cancer patients and their families in Wales, as well as funding the medical profession for investigation and research into pancreatic cancer.

Angels of Hope is Northern Ireland's only ovarian cancer charity. We run a Support Centre situated in close proximity to Belfast City Hospital where we provide such services as holisitic therapies, counselling and a place for sufferers and their relatives to meet each other.

It is totally committed to funding the fight against cancer in our pets. Its aims are to provide education and information; facilitate research development and improve our understanding and treatment of cancer; and work with partners at home and abroad to pursue the fight against cancer in our pets.

The charity aims to provide supportive information to those diagnosed with Carcinoid Syndrome and Neuroendocrine Tumours, assist their carers as well as look into ways to improve the quality of life in particular to funding feasibility projects in clinical research.

Anna's Hope assists in the rehabilitation of children and young people who have suffered from a brain tumour or who have had brain surgery . It also will fund research into the causes , treatment and cure of childhood brain tumours

The Fund supports the provision of information and research into leukaemia and other blood related disorders and is committed to providing the best possible care to patients and their relatives on Ward 7 at Bradford Royal Infirmary.

AMMF are fundraising to support families living in scottish borders who have a child battling cancer/life limiting illness or are bereaved after the child has past away by: providing a chance for a holiday togethor providing local support groups providing a donation to the child for medication

Anthony Nolan is a pioneering charity that saves the lives of people with blood cancer. Every day, we use our register to match remarkable donors willing to donate their blood stem cells to people who desperately need lifesaving transplants.

It will fund home comforts for patients, carers and families of those suffering from Leukaemia and other blood cancers whilst being treated at The John Radcliffe &amp; Churchill Hospitals, Oxford. It will also fund short break holidays in Spain when appropriate.

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It provides practical support and advice to sufferers from asbestos related diseases and to their carers.

The Asda Foundation is Asda's charitable company. The Foundation will act as a holding account for Tickled Pink so all money can be collected and given to Breast Cancer Care, registered no. 1017658 (60%) and Breast Cancer Campaign, registered no. 299758 (40%).

An independent registered charity covering North Derbys, provides specialist palliative care to terminally ill adults and their families, maintaining best quality of life throughout illness. All services are provided free of charge. £2.7 million must be raised annually from voluntary giving.

It funds low-grade tumour research projects, and provides a focus for the low-grade community by offering a source of information, inspiration, connections and hope via a website and online support group.

!Audacious City Church is passionate about people. In partnership with national charities such as MacMillan and through the generosity of volunteers, we aim to help people from all strata's of society to reach their full potential.

Ayrshire Cancer Support has operated in Ayrshire since 1982 providing emotional support and practical help for cancer patients and their families, our aim is to ensure that help is readily available for everyone who needs it. We are an Ayrshire charity and all money we raise is used in Ayrshire.

Our charity cares for adults in Ayrshire and Arran with life-limiting illnesses. We help them live as actively as possible to the end of their lives, however long that may be. Hospice care is open to all. It’s free for patients but it’s not free to provide. So we need to raise over £4M each year.

BUST (Breast Cancer Unit Support Trust) is a Bristol based charity founded by patients for patients to support the work of the Frenchay Hospital Breast Care Centre. Since 1991, BUST has spent £750,000 on equipment and resources to support innovation in diagnosis and treatment of breast disease.

We provide emotional and financial support to recently diagnosed patients attending the Chartwell Unit at the Princess Royal University Hospital in Kent. We have assisted with the purchasing of furniture and equipment to help make the patients stay more comfortable.

Barretstown helps rebuild lives affected by Childhood Cancer. Children come to Barretstown to take part in our unique programmes, designed to help children recover from the emotional trauma of serious illness. They leave stronger, more independent and with a renewed sense of confidence in themselves

Fighting Barrett's Oesophagus and oesophageal cancer by maintaining the Barrett's Oesophagus registry (UKBOR), funding research and providing patient support. Early diagnosis and public awareness of Barrett's Oesophagus and oesophageal cancer will help stem the steady increase of deaths in the UK.

Supporting people with a blood cancer called Multiple Myeloma, their families and carers

The Beacon of Hope is a charity providing immediate and ongoing personal intedgrated social and nursing palliative care in Ceredigion and neighbouting areas. We serve people with all kinds of life-limiting or terminal illmess from the moment of diagnosis as well as support for their families.

We aim to create a hospital in Bangladesh for the prevention, detection and treatment of cancer. The Charity has a long term plan for total cancer care for disadvantaged people living in Bangladesh and surrounding areas.

Bowel cancer is the UK's second biggest cause of cancer deaths. Around 1 in 18 people will get bowel cancer and, of the 100 people diagnosed every day, almost half will die of the disease. Yet, in over 90% of cases, bowel cancer could be treated successfully if diagnosed early, which is why raising awareness is so important. Beating Bowel Cancer is a national charity for those affected by bowel cancer and is dedicated to raising awareness of the symptoms and ultimately saving more lives. Visit http://www.beatingbowelcancer.org to find out more.

The Beatson Oncology Centre is the Cancer Treatment Centre for West and part of Central Scotland. The Centre treats patients and investigates possible new cancer treatments in the laboratory and clinic. The Fund supports the Centre's Research Departments - laboratory and clinical; pump primes development work; helps provide extras for patients.

Bedford Daycare Hospice cares for people in Bedfordshire with life limiting illness, from diagnosis through investigations and treatment, to remission or palliative care. Local support is vital. You can make the difference!

The Bedford Hospitals Charity was founded in 1988 to raise money to fund projects at hospitals in Bedford. Since then it has raised over £6.5million. The latest appeal, the Gamma-Plus Appeal, aims to raise £600,000 to buy and install a Gamma Cameral with integral CT scanner to greatly aid diagnosis.

A cancer diagnosis can come as an enormous shock to patients, their families and carers. They can feel anxious, fearful and often alone. Beechwood aims to provide psychological and emotional support through; one to one time, a range of complementary therapies, group sessions, a Family Therapist and Bereavement Counselling.

In support of individuals, their families and other charities that are, or have been, affected by blood cancers.

Aims to raise awareness of oral cancer, fund research and encourage appropriate patient care

Big C is the local cancer charity for Norfolk & Waveney. When cancer threatens someone you love, Big C's scientists, nurses and the hospitals we equip will give them a fighting chance at life and hope for a future with you.

The Big Cycle Challenge is managed by Action for Charity on behalf of Children with Leukaemia (RCN:298405), Marie Curie Cancer Care (RCN:207994/SCO38731), Ovarian Cancer Action (RCN:1109743) and Lymphoma Association (RCN:1068395).

Each year around 1,000 people start a journey with us which will enable them to live again. Available 24/7, our life-changing care is tailored to meet each patient's needs, whether they wish to remain in the comfort of their own home or seek round-the-clock support at our hospice in Selly Park.

All monies raised will help fund two Aberdeen projects. Firstly, a fantastic new Breast Cancer Care Centre at ARI. Secondly, to help Archway provide a range of social outings, activities and specialist equipment for children and adults with learning disabilities. Thank you for your Support!

The Blossom Appeal is an independent charity which raises money for the breast care unit at North Manchester General Hospital. It aims to provide better facilities for patients, including new equipment, a Blossom Lounge for counselling and free complementary therapy sessions.

Situated in Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire, Blythe House Hospice is High Peak's only day-care hospice. The principal activity of the hospice is the provision of specialist palliative care services and support for people with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses and the extension of support to their families. The services we provide are free to the user but not cost free. We receive less than one-third of our essential running costs from the local Primary Care Trust and we aim to raise £6000 from charitable donations each week. A £2.50 donation will pay for lunch for one of our clients, £10 will provide art therapy equipment, £20 will pay for a complementary therapy session, £30 means someone will receive a much needed counselling session. Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for your support.

After Bob Champion and Aldaniti won the 1981 Grand National, the interest and enthusiasm generated by "racing’s greatest fairytale" led to the foundation in 1983 of The Bob Champion Cancer Trust. Five years later, nearly to the day of the victory, the Bob Champion Cancer Research Unit was opened within the Royal Marsden NHS Trust Hospital in Sutton, Surrey.

The Bobby Moore Fund raises money for bowel cancer research in memory of Bobby Moore who died from the disease. The Fund was set up by Bobby's widow, Stephanie Moore MBE, in partnership with Cancer Research UK in 1993. To date, the Fund has raised over £12 million pounds, which has the objective of raising money for cutting edge bowel cancer research, and raising awareness of its high risk symptoms. Thank you for helping us tackle bowel cancer.

Primary bone cancer occurs most commonly in children, teenagers and young adults. The Bone Cancer Research Trust is devoted to promoting and funding research into the causes and treatment of PBC, particularly osteosarcoma and Ewing's sarcoma, and to improving outcomes for patients; and providing information and support for patients and families.

Bosom Buddies is a Bristol based Breast Cancer support group. We help both men and women through diagnosis, surgery and treatment. We are committed to providing better care for those affected by cancer and support the Bristol breast care unit by fundraising for vital equipment.

We are a volunteer run charity. We support local oncology units, providing equipment and alternative therapies. We provide real hair wigs directly to patients. We are also committed to supporting cancer research and raising awareness of the disease. For more details see www.bosombudsofscotland.org

Bottoms Up is run by a committee of volunteers, raising funds to help The Royal Free Hospital and the UCL Cancer Institute fight bowel cancer. It has no overheads, no premises and no salaries, so all money raised goes towards fighting bowel cancer.

Bournemouth Leukaemia Fund is based at Royal Bournemouth Hospital and researches all blood cancers. For more information, please contact estellemwilson@gmail.com

35,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer each year – it’s the 2nd biggest cancer killer. Thousands more will have to face life with a stoma as a result of surgery.We want more people to survive bowel cancer by investigating what initiates it and causes it to spread (metastasise) to produce better diagnostic techniques and therapies. Our research also covers other bowel diseases, such as Colitis and Crohn’s Disease and through pioneering surgical techniques we aim to enable sufferers to live free of a stoma.

Bowel Cancer UK aims to save lives by raising awareness of bowel cancer, campaigning for best treatment and care and providing practical support and advice.

Bowel Cancer West is dedicated to promoting research in the diagnosis and treatment of bowel cancer; education and training of the public and health professionals who care for bowel cancer patients across the westcountry area.

We fund peer reviewed medical research projects into all forms of bowel disease. Each project is carefully selected by our medical trustees. Our admin costs are covered by the ACPGBI so all donations go directly to projects. Please help us support vital research in the UK and Ireland.

The Bracken Trust is a Cancer Support Centre based in Mid Wales. The Charity provides information and support via Nurses, a Macmillan Cancer Information Co-ordinator, Cancer Counsellors and Complimentary Therapists to patients, carers and the bereaved who have been affected by Cancer.

Bradford Cancer Support is a local independent charity supporting those people touched by cancer in the Bradford and Airedale area. The aim is to help and support patients, carers, families and the bereaved by offering practical, social and emotional support.

Established in September 2003, to raise funds toward providing equipment for the care and lifestyle specifically for teenagers with cancer in the East Midlands, supporting the development of a Teenage Cancer Unit, with the Teenage Cancer Trust. Also providing support to teenagers with cancer and their families.

Brain Tumour Action provides help and support to people diagnosed with a brain tumour by way of support groups throughout the UK, information leaflets and aromotherapy treatment. It is also part funding brain tumour research projects in the UK.

In the UK more children and people under the age of 40 die of a brain tumour than any other cancer. Brain Tumour Research aims to raise at least £7 million per annum to significantly accelerate progress in UK brain tumour research, making a clinical difference and improving patient outcomes. Brain Tumour Research relies on the support of so many inspirational people, many of whom have been affected, either personally by a brain tumour or who have witnessed the pain and suffering of someone close to them. These wonderful people are getting behind the cause in ways that best suit them, donations, sponsored events, organising events or setting up a fund under our umbrella. <a href='http://www.justgiving.com/taylansproject/'>www.justgiving.com/taylansproject</a>

Brain Tumour Research and Support across Yorkshire (BTRS) provides a network of resources to patients and their families across the county. Formerly known as Andrea's Gift, the charity also funds pioneering brain tumour research at the Leeds Institute for Molecular Medicine.

BTRC (in assocation with Way Ahead) works with a Neurosciences team at Charing Cross Hospital/Imperial College London to promote research into the causes and treatment of brain tumours, to raise public awareness of the need for this research and the current lack of funding.

Brain Tumour UK is the leading, caring charity committed to fighting brain tumours by providing support, funding research and raising awareness.

brainstrust is a UK based brain cancer charity, dedicated to improving clinical care for brain tumour sufferers and providing co-ordinated support in their search for treatment. We provide support and advice from the point of diagnosis, we work to improve care and, ultimately, saving lives.

Brainwaves supports people with brain tumours, their families, carers and friends to help alleviate their feelings of isolation and confusion. It aims to raise awareness of brain tumours, their devastating affects and to promote research and training to provide more effective treatments.

Breakthrough Breast Cancer is a pioneering charity dedicated to the prevention, treatment and ultimate eradication of breast cancer. We believe passionately that this disease can be beaten. By fighting on three fronts – research, campaigning and education – we are determined to save and change lives by removing the fear of breast cancer for good.

promotion of research into breast cancer and patient care

promotion of research into breast cancer and patient care

At Breast Cancer Campaign, everyone can be part of the cure. We are a unique community of scientists, supporters and people touched by breast cancer. Together we make Pink Science happen – our pioneering approach to breast cancer research that identifies and funds the best research projects.

Breast Cancer Care is here for anyone affected by breast cancer. We bring people together, provide information and support, and campaign for improved standards of care. Every year more and more people need our support. You can help us be here for every one of them. Visit www.breastcancercare.org.uk or call our free helpline on 0808 800 6000.

We are a voluntary support group run by ladies who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. We provide practical and emotional support and friendship to women and their families who have been affected by this illness.

Run by volunteers who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, Breast Friends provides practical and emotional help and support to breast cancer patients at home and in hospital. <p> The Breast Friends, Sutton Coldfield Charity is not connected to the Breast Friends Charity in Solihull. We are a separate charity with no connection to any other charity called Breast Friends. Breast Friends, Sutton Coldfield is based at Good Hope Hospital, Sutton Coldfield and serves Sutton Coldfield, Erdington, Lichfield and Tamworth areas.

Breast Health International's mission is to give all people affected by breast cancer the tools necessary to have the best quality of life, regardless of background or financial circumstances. Our aim is to reduce the suffering caused by breast cancer worldwide and ensure that no one touched by breast cancer walks alone.

Breathing Matters is the fund for the Centre for Respiratory Research, UCL (CRR). This fund is part of UCLH Charity. The CRR is one of the world's leading respiratory research centres working towards the prevention, treatment and cure of respiratory diseases.

Bright Red, a charity established to improve the lives and treatment of people in the North who are dealing with Blood Cancer. Through care, research and education we are striving to beat illnesses such as leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma.

Better Research into gastrointestinal cancer health & treatment. Bright funds Research into GI cancers, which include cancers of the colon, rectum, stomach, oesophagus and pancreas, and rarer ones like anal and gallbladder cancers.

The British Lung Foundation is the only UK charity working for everyone affected by lung disease. They support people affected by lung disease and fund world-class research to bring about positive change, improve treatment, care and support for people with lung disease.

The British Lung Foundation aims to find Solutions to lung disease by funding word-class medical research, provide support to those living with a lung condition, provide information on lung disease to patients their carers and the public.

Brunel University pioneers cutting edge research, development, teaching and learning, seeking and delivering innovative solutions to challenges and issues of our modern world. Brunel students, staff and Alumni contribute to our Global community with their unique and exceptional educational experience.

BT Buddies offers information, inspiration and hope to anyone affected by a brain tumour in the UK.

The Charity aims to alleviate the physical and mental distress of persons with cancer, of the partners and immediate family of persons with cancer and of persons recently bereaved through cancer. To be achieved through personal support, peer support, a range of complementary therapies, counselling, and an information service, etc.

Buskit's objects are to provide humanitarian aid to the children of Belarus who have been affected by the Chernobyl disaster.

The Butterfly Hospice Trust has built a six-bed hospice on a four-acre site in Boston to increase specialist care treatment choices available to patients with life limiting illnesses who live in South East Lincolnshire. It was officially opened by HRH the Princess Royal on 11th April 2011

Butterfly Thyroid Cancer Trust is the first registered charity in the UK dedicated solely to the support of people affected by Thyroid Cancer. We offer information,advice and support from fellow patients. The charity is a double award winner : Pzifer Excellence in Oncology Award [2006] NHS Innovations Award[2007] .

CCLASP helps children and teenagers suffering from cancer or leukaemia. They provide advice and support for their parents. Help with vital transport. They organise annual fun outings to keep the children smiling. Help with holidays to Disneyland. They have holiday homes in Berwick, Seton Sands and Perthshire.

Charitable donations make a real difference to both the patients and the staff of Calderdale &amp; Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. The extra funds are used to enhance services and facilities as well as purchasing additional equipment to optimise patient care.

Callum's Trust is a Charity based in the Scottish Borders which aims to offer resources and services to lymphoma, leukaemia and myeloma patients and also those recieving end of life cancer care within the Scottish Borders. Ultimately we hope to build a palliative care unit/ hospice within the Region.

Supports all local famillies who have a child with cancer or leukaemia. It is run solely by parents and volunteers and has no salaries or office accommodation to pay for.

Cambridge Cancer Help Centre provides help and support to people who have, or have had, cancer and their carers and families. It does this through friendship, information, advice, complementary therapies, counselling, a telephone helpline and regular self help meetings. It also endeavours to put them in touch with others in a similar position.

Helping children under five with Brain Tumours reach their potential.

Camp Quality UK is a non-profit organisation that is committed to giving children with cancer and leukaemia repeated opportunities to enjoy a positive, fun and inspiring childhood through quality recreational, play and creative activity programs. For over 20 years, we have given children with cancer the same opportunities their peer group take for granted. We exist not just to give hope, but to challenge, inspire and, above all, bring some much-needed fun and laughter into their lives.

When a child has a serious illness, unforgettable experiences have the power to lift spirits and to give vital strength and energy for the challenges that lie ahead. It's a simple goal and it's the reason Camp Simcha exists - to improve the quality of life of Jewish children with serious illnesses, such as Leukaemia, Muscular Dystrophy and Dysautonomia, and to provide them with the unforgettable experiences that they and their families deserve.

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Cancer and Polio Research Fund's mission is to save lives by ending the threat of secondary cancers, the cause of two thirds of all cancer deaths. It has discovered a family of genes responsible for the formation of secondary cancers and is now researching into how to stop the action of these genes

CBC is a charity established to serve Black Minority Ethnic (BME) groups in the London area. We provide a comprehensive support service to ALL members of the community, who are affected by cancer. We offer a safe, confidential, neutral place, where service users, carers, families, and friends can meet to support each others cultural and emotional needs.

CBN is a website that provides a vital meeting ground for anyone affected by cancer, their families, friends and carers. A haven either for chatting 1 to 1 by private messaging onsite, or via the lively Forum 24/7. Members can share the ups and downs, laughter and tears with others who know how it feels because they’ve been there too. CBN proves that cancer need never be a lonely experience. www.cancerbuddiesnetwork.org

We provide support, information, complementary therapy to everyone in Suffolk affected by a cancer diagnosis from patients, family, friends & carers. We rely on you to help us fundraise to keep much needed services available to those who need it. Thank you for your support it’s very much appreciate.

The volunteers at Cancer Connections have experienced cancer themselves and help other people who have been diagnosed with cancer, are receiving treatment, had cancer in the past, are caring for someone with cancer, or been bereaved. The aim of Cancer Connections is to help people living with cancer, in South Tyneside, to return to normal life and enjoy again their family, work and leisure.

Some 5% of cancer diagnoses are of Cancer of Unknown Primary. To be told that you, or a loved one, has cancer but that the type is unknown (information that is fundamental to treatment) is a double blow. Jo's friends offer information and support to patients and carers whilst raising awareness to develop improved diagnosis and treatment.

We help everyone to prevent and recover from cancer through Breast Cancer Partnership, Children's Cancer Recovery Project & our umbrella services. We understand people need immediate support & give cancer patients & their families financial security, hope, & valued advice when they need it most.

Cancer Research UK is the world's leading charity dedicated to beating cancer through research. We are fighting cancer on all fronts, finding new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat it to save more lives. We are entirely funded by the public. With your help, we can ensure more people beat cancer.

Cancer Research Wales is the only totally independent National Cancer Research Charity for Wales. Founded in 1966 with the philosophy that - ALL money raised in Wales is spent in Wales supporting scientists and PhD students working across the Principality. We donate approximately 90p in every £1.00 to cancer research.

The Cancer Support Centre is a place of sanctuary and support to anyone affected by cancer.We offer advice,information and support either 1-2-1 or through group support. We offer a range of complimentary therapies such as aromatheraphy and reflexology and activites such as yoga & meditation.

We seek to promote the care of cancer patients, their families and friends by providing emotional support through : Support groups in west and central Scotland. Support groups for young adults -conTAK Counselling services Complementary Therapies Practical information, fact sheets and booklets

It supports people suffering with cancer who would like complementary treatment but cannot afford it. These treatments can be taken in conjunction with conventional treatments or on their own. The aim is to help people enjoy a better quality of life during a very difficult time.

The Cancer Treatment and Research Trust (CTRT) plays a key role in funding the world-class research carried out at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre which makes a major contribution, nationally and internationally, in the battle against cancer. <p> Research at Mount Vernon has already led to major advances in cancer treatments, prolonging and saving many lives But the CTRT needs to raise more than £300,000 each and every year to enable the research team to continue this vital work.<p> A new £1.4m chemotherapy treatment and research unit, funded by the CTRT, will enable more patients to participate in trials of the very latest treatments available for most types of cancer.<p> More information available from Brian Abbott, CTRT Fundraising Manager, The Clocktower, Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Rickmansworth Road, Northwood, Middx, HA6 2RN (tel: 07758 739185)

It helps patients and supports research for (1) choriocarcinoma/gestational trophoblastic disease where Charing Cross is the world's largest centre (2)lung cancer with research at Hammersmith Hospital (3) testicular and ovarian germ cell tumours

Cancer Vaccine is the only national charity in the UK specifically funding research to fight cancer with vaccines. It is determined and confident that vaccines, which have no side effects (unlike existing therapies such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy), will become an accepted form of treatment for cancer enabling patients to live longer with a better quality of life.

Our aim is to empower people by providing them with information - ALL the information - including complementary, alternative and new therapies used effectively elsewhere in the world so they can make more informed choices and thus increase their personal chances of beating this disease.

Facing cancer, whether as patient, carer or member of the family, is almost always a life-changing experience. CancerCare aims to work with people as they come to terms with and manage these changes, in particular by providing emotional, social, and psychological support, together with relevant information and practical support

Cancerkin helps breast cancer patients and those close to them. Treat the patient, not just the cancer, is its philosophy. It offers emotional support, information and education, complementary therapies, yoga classes, and a lymphoedema clinic. Its services are free of charge and it is entirely dependent on voluntary donations.

A drop-in support centre for cancer patients and their carers offering a listening ear, information, self-help group, complementary therapies, counselling, group therapies such as art and dru yoga.

The Candlelighters Trust (Candlelighters) is Yorkshire’s pre eminent children’s cancer charity, providing practical, emotional and financial support to children living with cancer in Yorkshire and their families. We also fund vital research into new treatments and cures. Our work is based at the regional children’s cancer and leukemia unit in Leeds, which is due to move from St James’ Hospital to Leeds General Infirmary in 2010. As Candlelighters was founded by, and is still run by, parents of children who have or have had cancer, and the medical staff who treat them, we understand the trauma and the turmoil of that diagnosis. We can only continue to make a difference with the help of our supporters. Together we CAN fight children’s cancer. For more information on Candlelighters and how it helps, please visit www.candlelighters.org.uk

CANtreat improves the treatment environment for cancer patients so that every treatment centre is a positive, welcoming place that fills the patient with all the strength and hope needed to fight their illness.

We provide Alpine Healing Holidays for children recovering from Cancer, giving them back their self-confidence and joy of life after the trauma of their illness and debilitating treatment. We fund original non-animal tested Cancer research into causes, early diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

The Caron Keating Foundation gives one-off grants to small charities and support groups who assist individuals in their fight against the distressing symptoms of cancer. In turn this helps the families, friends and carers whose lives also become affected with the ripples from this devastating disease

CASA IS A NORTH LONDON AGENCY THAT HELPS INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ALCOHOL &amp; DRUGS PROBLEMS. WE HELP OUR CLIENTS TO BUILD UPON THEIR STRENGTHS AND TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, FREE FROM ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUG MISUSE.

It supports families of children and adolescents with cancer and Leukaemia from anywhere in the UK. NACCPO helps to ease the desolation that families feel when their child is diagnosed with cancer through a network of support groups. The charity provides advice and information on all aspects of childhood cancer.

Cedars Amethyst Trust offers free beauty and relaxation treatments to men and women with or recovering from cancer. Patients are referred by the FOCUS Information Centre at Cheltenham General Hospital Oncology Unit. Each person referred is entitled to 3 hours of relaxing treatments and pampering.

Centre of the Cell is a science education centre, online resource and outreach project aimed at children, young people and families. It seeks to have a positive influence on the lives of the young people it works with by raising career aspirations and improving educational attainment.

Chai Cancer Care is the Jewish community’s cancer support organisation, providing a range of services including counselling, therapies, complementary therapies, helpline, a comprehensive programme of social and physical activities, advocacy and advice as well as expert lectures.<p> <p> Services are available to patients, their family and friends. Since starting the page we have expanded our services and Based at its Centre in Hendon, services are also available in the Redbridge Jewish Community Centre, South London (Nightingale), Greater Manchester (Heathlands), Glasgow (Walton Community Centre) and in people’s homes.<p> <p> Chai’s specialist professional staff is augmented by a team of trained volunteers.<p> <p> Chai Cancer Care is an independent organisation serving the entire Jewish community and is reliant on voluntary contributions.<p>

For some 15 years Challenge Adventure Charities has organised charity bike rides, mainly in France. By 2010 we have raised some £2,574,897 for mainly for Cancer, Medical and Children's charities, but also for lots of other extremely worthwhile causes. We pride ourselves that every penny that has been raised has been paid to charity - our participants paying the full cost of event entry themselves.

Challenge Cancer Through Adventure helps people diagnosed with Cancer or a terminal illness, living in the Peak District and surrounding areas to achieve an ambition to take part in an adventurous activity. It helps by providing grants, expertise and support.

The Centre is purpose built in the beautiful Sperrin Mountains, providing free therapies for cancer clients and their next of kin throughout Northern Ireland. These include aromatherapy, reflexology, counselling, dietary advice, relaxation courses, bereavement support, and financial advice.

Charlie's Challenge raises money to finance urgently needed research into children's brain tumours aiming to provide better treatments for sufferers and eventually to find a cure. With no administration costs, all the money raised is spent on vital research projects vetted by a scientific and medical panel comprising experts from around the UK.

It helps children with disabilities experience therapy, achievement and enjoyment through horseriding.

CHART is a team of community responders, based in West Chiltington and Pulborough, who have been trained by the South East Coast Ambulance Service. It provides essential treatment in the first crucial minutes of an emergency, enabling critical intervention to be performed that can save lives.

Cherry Lodge provides and promotes information and support to improve the quality of life for those living with cancer. We have nurse led cancer information, library, self help and complementary therapies. We believe in a holistic approach as cancer has an impact on the whole person - body, mind and spirit.

For any charitable purpose relating to the National Health Service. Supporting a range of health related activities benefiting patients, staff and giving public benefit. Related research. Challenging stigma in respect of mental health.

The Chestnut Appeal for Prostate Cancer raises funds and awareness for prostate cancer patients across Devon and Cornwall.

The UK Charity for Children with Eye Cancer has three aims: 1. Supporting families affected in many emotional and practical ways. 2. Funding key research projects into this potentially fatal disease. 3. Raising awareness with health professionals and the public.

CWCF was set up in 1998 by Ursula &amp; Chris Downton with Kirsty (Ursula&#8217;s sister) &amp; James Denny. Now with the help of other friends and family we still go out having fun raising funds to grant wishes to local children and their families who have had or are suffering from cancer that live in East Sussex, Brighton &amp; Hove.

The Chris Lucas Trust helps Children and Young Adults by Cancer Research and aims to find a cure for Rhabdomyosarcoma cancer by world-class research. It is the UK's leading Rhabdomyosarcoma cancer charity. Its funds are raised by annual events: Great North Bike Ride, Jingle Bell Walk, Charity Golf, remainder entirely through voluntary donations.

Christian Lewis Trust, Children's Cancer Charity is a national charity, established in 1989, that aims to improve the quality of life for children with cancer and offers support to families and individuals affected by a child with cancer.

The Christie Charity raises funds to help provide additional services and undertake vital research for our cancer patients. As one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating more than 40,000 patients a year every penny really does count.

It is working to raise awareness and fund a research post at the Christie Hospital to examine the causes and treatment of brain tumours.

Delivers Complementary Therapy to diagnosed cancer patients free across Fife

We make grants to organisations based in the City of Westminster or which provide a service for Westminster residents.

To raise funds for desparately needed new research into bone cancer in children and teenagers.

CLAN offers help to anyone affected by cancer - either personally or as a carer or relative, to help them cope with physical and emotional distress. CLAN provides free support, counselling, information, complementary therapies, group meetings, activities, transport, home/hospital visiting, a holiday home and affordable B&B accommodation.

Clatterbridge Cancer Research works to fund research to advance the understanding of cancer for the people of Merseyside and Cheshire. Our research focuses on how to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, as well as understanding how to provide the most effective ongoing care for cancer patients.

We are the only charity that raises funds to directly benefit the patients of Clatterbridge Centre of Oncology. You are helping us to make a real difference, to improve the care, treatment, support & facilities we can offer, along with funding pioneering research into cancer treatment. Thank you

CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, and their families. We provide clinical, practical and emotional support to help them cope with cancer and get the most out of life. For more information, please visit www.clicsargent.org.uk

To relieve sickness and to preserve and protect health by providing support to Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) patients and their carers ) CLL to include similar related conditions e.g. PLL etc.) To advance public education in CLL related matters primarily in the UK through publications and the internet

It helps people who are victims of asbestos related conditions to get compensation both civil and state benefits

Cobalt supports people with cancer & life-limiting conditions. We provide diagnosis & treatment planning, our mobile MRI units take the very best imaging technology to people in their area. We offer free education courses, ensuring our experience, research & cancer prevention work is widely shared.

Bowel Disease UK was established in 2005 as The Colorectal Research Fund to finance an area of academic medical research restricted by budget. We do not receive any government grants and depend entirely on your donations. Our short term goal is to purchase an Intra-Operative Radiation Machine @£750k

The Colostomy Association provides emotional and practical support to ostomates and their families. It overs a 24hour helpline, a quarterly magazine and one to one support. It also aims to raise awareness of stomas through open days up and down the country.

It offers emotional support, practical help and information to the cancer community and carers throughout the north east. the organisation is volunteer led and most volunteers have first hand knowledge of cancer.

Core is the only charity in the UK funding research into the whole range of gut and liver diseases. Core also provides expert information for sufferers, their family and friends. Core also aims to increase the knowledge of the symptoms of digestive disorders and urge those experiencing those symptoms to seek a swift diagnosis

Cotswold Care Hospice is a local, independent charity that cares for patients throughout Gloucestershire. The service is free of charge to all those who use it. The hospice cares for over 500 patients and their families each and every year. The Hospice had to raise £2.1 million every year.

Countess Mountbatten Hospice provides specialist palliative care for patients where curative treatment is no longer possible both within the hospice and in their homes and the community. Our objective is to imporve the quality of life of patients while extending care and support to their family and partners.

The Hospice provides palliative care to adults suffering from cancer who reside in the Andover area. Within its six bed in-patient unit and ten place day centre the hospice offers symptom control, respite care, terminal care, complementary therapies, family support and bereavement services all delivered in a peaceful and homely environment, believing that each person is special and every day counts.

We are a local breast cancer charity based in Northamptonshire, raising funds specifically to support our breast care services at Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals. In just over 6 years we have been able to provide almost &#163;1/2 million but our work must go on - with what is a serious subject we have much vision and we have a lot of fun. Please support this local initiative.

Crossroads (Lewis) provides trained Care Attendants to - relieve stress on those who are caring for all age groups of people with physical, mental or sensory impairment. care in certain circumstances for those who live alone and struggle with illhealth or loneliness.

The Leukaemia Centre Project at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, has been set up to develop and deliver new treatments to benefit leukaemia patients. This centre of excellence will transform the environment for patients receiving treatment for leukaemia, develop world class clinical research, provide an information resource and set up support groups for patients and their families.

The Cynthia Spencer Charitable Trust funds staff & equipment at the Hospice that are not funded by the NHS, currently funding nine members of staff including Nurses, a Family Worker, Housemothers and the Chaplain. It also administers funds for the county-wide Hospice@Home and Occupational Therapy teams & Hospice-based Lymphoedema service.

It teaches the treatment of and conducts research into ... cancer and heart disease.

If you wish to donate to one of our special funds such as: Little Buds, Cancer Fighting, Lollipop, Heartbeat, Stroke, Stride 4 Life. Please indicate in the message box when you make your donation. If you do not specify it will be left for our Charity Board to decide. Please go to www.dvh.nhs.uk/fundraising for further details. Thank you we are so grateful!

The Dermatitis and Allied Diseases Research Trust (also known as Dermatrust) supports the advancement of research and treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the skin, and the development of new medicines and equipment for the relief of persons suffering from such diseases.

DIAL provides a free, confidential information and advice service on all issues affecting disabled people’s everyday lives, to enable and empower individuals to improve their quality of life.

'the difference' is a local charity that exists to enhance patient care in the Scottish Borders. We work in close partnership with healthcare professionals across the full spectrum of hospital and community activity, to identify projects that will help local doctors, nurses and other clinicians enhance the care which they provide. Our work funds equipment, research, training, patient comforts and improvements to patient and staff environment.

Dimbleby Cancer Care provides practical and psychological support to cancer patients, their families and carers - mainly through its centres at Guy's and St Thomas Hospitals in London. It is also a leading funder of national research into the care and support needs of those affected by cancer.

The charity supports cancer sufferers and their families in the Doncaster area by giving funds for equipment. Since formation in 1972 it has raised in excess of &#163;4m to build and equip the St John's Hospice and over &#163;1.1m for equipment for the local NHS trusts.

Provides free holidays for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, and recently bereaved siblings