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title: "Breast Cancer Research Trust — check charity number 272214 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Breast Cancer Research Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 272214. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in The White Chapel Building. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/breast-cancer-research-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-19T03:09:18.959Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Breast Cancer Research Trust is a registered charity (number 272214) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £3,979 (year ending 2025-07-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Breast Cancer Research Trust?

Registered charity number

272214

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

The White Chapel Building

Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)

£3,979

Website

[www.breastcancerresearchtrust.org.uk](http://www.breastcancerresearchtrust.org.uk/)

## What does Breast Cancer Research Trust do?

GRANTS TO RECOGNISED RESEARCH UNITS IN HOSPITALS AND UNIVERSITES IN THE UK STUDYING THE CAUSATION, SPREAD AND EFFECTS OF BREAST CANCER IN THE LABORATORY AND IN CLINICAL PRACTICE

## What causes is Breast Cancer Research Trust registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Breast Cancer Research Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Breast Cancer Research Trust is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Breast Cancer Research Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Breast Cancer Research Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 272214) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Breast Cancer Research Trust's charity number?

Breast Cancer Research Trust's charity number is 272214. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 272214?

Search 272214 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Breast Cancer Research Trust do?

GRANTS TO RECOGNISED RESEARCH UNITS IN HOSPITALS AND UNIVERSITES IN THE UK STUDYING THE CAUSATION, SPREAD AND EFFECTS OF BREAST CANCER IN THE LABORATORY AND IN CLINICAL PRACTICE

Does Breast Cancer Research Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Breast Cancer Research Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Breast Cancer Research Trust?

Breast Cancer Research Trust's website is http://www.breastcancerresearchtrust.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/272214).