A previous cancer patient by the sea with his dog

Making a donation

There are many ways you can donate to fund our life-saving cancer research.

Legacies       Fundraising

Why donate to us?

We have been carrying out world-leading cancer research for more than 100 years.

96% of our expenditure is spent on research and research support

We were first to show that DNA damage causes cancer

We were first in Europe to develop chemotherapies

Make a donation

With your ongoing support, we can continue making more discoveries, finding more cures, and saving more lives.
With GiftAid you'll also be able to add 25% at no extra cost to you

Please choose a donation amount.

With your generous support, we can continue making more discoveries, finding more cures, and saving more lives.
With GiftAid you'll also be able to add 25% at no extra cost to you

Please choose a donation amount.

Other ways you can donate

Our world-leading cancer research relies on the generosity and dedication of the thousands of individuals, organisations and companies that support our work. 

Karen- a woman wearing a blue cap and a wet suit with a grey hoodie over the top stands on a beach smiling at the camera

Patient story

Karen is living well with advanced bowel cancer and pursuing her passion for wild swimming, thanks to a combination of chemotherapy and a targeted treatment.

“It’s been the start of a whole new life for me. Thanks to my treatment, I’ve been able to welcome my three grandchildren into the world.”
Combination treatments
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Philanthropy

We have a proven track-record of awe-inspiring research, which is transforming the lives of cancer patients around the world. This work is made possible by an extraordinary community of generous donors.

Philanthropy
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Corporate donors

Find out more about how your corporation could partner with us, whether by sponsoring our annual conference, driving diversity in STEM or pledging funds for a scholarship.

Find out more

Leave a legacy

By leaving a gift in your Will to us, you can become a part of the journey to defeat cancer. Make your legacy life-changing.

Order our legacy guide Create a Will

Fundraise for The Institute of Cancer Research 

Take on a challenge and help support our world-leading cancer research. Whether it’s running a marathon, climbing a mountain, or organising a bake sale, there are so many ways to fundraise for us.

Siobhan running in the London Landmarks Half Marathon 2019

Running

Apply for a place in one of these races to support our ground-breaking cancer research.
Run
ICR cyclists Ride London

Cycling

Challenge yourself with a cycling challenge to help us make the discoveries that defeat cancer.
Cycle
Peru Inca Trail

Trek

Experience the trek of a lifetime while supporting our life-saving research

 

Trek
Bakesale fundraising - a man and woman wearing The Institute of Cancer Research branded red tshirts smile behind plates of cakes

Fundraise

From supermarket collections to cake sales, there are so many ways to fundraise for cancer research

Fundraise

Want to donate a different way or from the USA?

If you are sending a cheque, please make it payable to ‘The Institute of Cancer Research’ and post it to:

Freepost RTJY-CREL-LZJC

The Institute of Cancer Research

123 Old Brompton Road London

SW7 3RP

If you are a UK taxpayer, we could claim an extra 25% of Gift Aid on your donation at no extra cost to you. Download and print our Gift Aid declaration to enclose with your gift.

Alternatively you can make your donation online, call us on 020 7153 5387 to make your donation over the phone, or email [email protected] with your name and phone number and we will call you back.

If you have made a donation in error please contact the Development Office on 020 7153 5387 or email us at [email protected] and we will be happy to refund you.

US tax-payers and foundations wishing to support the ICR can give tax efficiently through CAF America, a US 501 (c) (3) charity (US tax ID no 43-1634280). 

For further information: Giving to the Institute of Cancer Research: a guide for US tax payers (PDF)

Please note that the ICR Global Foundation is no longer in operation and all US tax-paying donors should use CAF America as above.