Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Outwith Scotland.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Cancer Research UK?
- Registered charity number
- SC041666
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Outwith Scotland
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £734,753,802
- Website
- www.cancerresearchuk.org
What does Cancer Research UK do?
The objects for which the Company is established are to protect and promote the health of the public in particular by research into the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure of all forms of cancer, including the development of findings of research into practical applications for the prevention, treatment and cure of cancer and in furtherance of that primary object, to provide information and raise public understanding of such matters.
What causes is Cancer Research UK registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Cancer Research UK yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cancer Research UK 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cancer Research UK a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Cancer Research UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC041666) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
- What is Cancer Research UK's charity number?
- Cancer Research UK's charity number is SC041666. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC041666?
- Search SC041666 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
- What does Cancer Research UK do?
- The objects for which the Company is established are to protect and promote the health of the public in particular by research into the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure of all forms of cancer, including the development of findings of research into practical applications for the prevention, treatment and cure of cancer and in furtherance of that primary object, to provide information and raise public understanding of such matters.
- Does Cancer Research UK have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cancer Research UK. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
- How can I donate to Cancer Research UK?
- Cancer Research UK's website is http://www.cancerresearchuk.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.