Is Cancerbackup a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Cancerbackup as a registered charity (number 1019719) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Cancerbackup's charity number?

Cancerbackup's charity number is 1019719. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1019719?

Search 1019719 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.

Does Cancerbackup have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cancerbackup. 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 Cancerbackup?

Cancerbackup's website listed in our register data is http://www.macmillan.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Cancerbackup registered as a charity?

Cancerbackup was entered on the register on 13 April 1993. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 02803321).

Registered charity · No. 1019719Charitable company

Cancerbackup

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Cancerbackup is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Cancerbackup?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £0
Registered charity number: 1019719
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): 3rd Floor, Bronze Building
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.macmillan.org.uk

Quick answer

Cancerbackup (number 1019719) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Cancerbackup do?

Giving cancer patients and those living with cancer up-to-date information, practical advice and support they need to reduce the fear and uncertainty of cancer. The charity's aim is to provide information in reply to any question on any cancer. Note that this is now undertaken in the name of Macmillan Cancer Support, with which Cancerbackup merged in 2008.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cancerbackup

Answers Cancerbackup gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Cancerbackup as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 13 April 1993
Company number: 02803321 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland · Guernsey · Isle of Man · Jersey

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Cancerbackup registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Cancerbackup yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Cancerbackup. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Cancerbackup?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Is this your charity?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cancerbackup a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Cancerbackup as a registered charity (number 1019719) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Cancerbackup's charity number?: Cancerbackup's charity number is 1019719. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1019719?: Search 1019719 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 Cancerbackup do?: Giving cancer patients and those living with cancer up-to-date information, practical advice and support they need to reduce the fear and uncertainty of cancer. The charity's aim is to provide information in reply to any question on any cancer. Note that this is now undertaken in the name of Macmillan Cancer Support, with which Cancerbackup merged in 2008.
Does Cancerbackup have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cancerbackup. 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 Cancerbackup?: Cancerbackup's website listed in our register data is http://www.macmillan.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Cancerbackup?: The register does not record Cancerbackup as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Cancerbackup registered as a charity?: Cancerbackup was entered on the register on 13 April 1993. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 02803321).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.