Is Gist Cancer UK a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Gist Cancer UK as a registered charity (number 1215266) 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 Gist Cancer UK's charity number?

Gist Cancer UK's charity number is 1215266. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1215266?

Search 1215266 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 Gist Cancer UK have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gist Cancer UK. 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 Gist Cancer UK?

Gist Cancer UK's website listed in our register data is http://www.gistcancer.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 Gist Cancer UK registered as a charity?

Gist Cancer UK was entered on the register on 7 October 2025.

Registered charity · No. 1215266CIO

Gist Cancer UK

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Gist Cancer UK is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Gist Cancer UK?

Registered charity number: 1215266
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): The Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.gistcancer.org.uk

Quick answer

Gist Cancer UK (number 1215266) 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 Gist Cancer UK do?

The charity supports patients in the UK with a gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) and their family and friends. It provides a helpline, produces relevant materials, operates an online forum and runs regular meetings which provide an opportunity to meet other patients and their carers, The charity also funds research into the causes of GISTs and lobbies on behalf of its community.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Gist Cancer UK

Answers Gist Cancer UK 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 Gist Cancer UK as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 7 October 2025
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Northern Ireland · Scotland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

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 Gist Cancer UK registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Gist Cancer UK yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Gist Cancer UK. 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 Gist Cancer UK?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gist Cancer UK a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Gist Cancer UK as a registered charity (number 1215266) 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 Gist Cancer UK's charity number?: Gist Cancer UK's charity number is 1215266. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1215266?: Search 1215266 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 Gist Cancer UK do?: The charity supports patients in the UK with a gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) and their family and friends. It provides a helpline, produces relevant materials, operates an online forum and runs regular meetings which provide an opportunity to meet other patients and their carers, The charity also funds research into the causes of GISTs and lobbies on behalf of its community.
Does Gist Cancer UK have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gist Cancer UK. 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 Gist Cancer UK?: Gist Cancer UK's website listed in our register data is http://www.gistcancer.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 Gist Cancer UK?: The register does not record Gist Cancer UK as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Gist Cancer UK registered as a charity?: Gist Cancer UK was entered on the register on 7 October 2025.

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.