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The questions below are about the different ways you can support us.

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There are many ways in which you can support Cancer Research UK. Our website is the best place to find out about the various ways that you can get involved. For example:


Please visit our jobs and careers website to see our current vacancies.

If you are interested in working for Cancer Research UK, please contact our Human Resources Department at recruitment@cancer.org.uk. If you are responding to a specific advert, we will get back to you within two working days. If you are making a general enquiry about employment, we will get back to you within five working days.


Go to our events section where we have information about the events that are taking place near you and nationwide. Contact details are provided for each individual event.


There are many activities you can do to support our vital research into cancer. Visit our do your own fundraising section for lots of ideas and advice that will help make your fundraising a success.


There are many different ways to volunteer with us. You could volunteer in one of our offices or shops, or help out at an event.


Find out more about our shops by visiting our shopping section. We have several specialist shops ranging from our Premier stores stocking many designer labels to our Wishes shops selling cards and gifts.

Use our shop search to locate your nearest store.

If you would like any more information you can also call our Retail hotline on 08701 60 50 00.


Our shops are always in need of good-quality second-hand goods to sell. Visit our page about how to donate goods or find your nearest Cancer Research UK shop.


We are always pleased to develop new relationships with companies. Have a look at our corporate partnerships section to find out more about the numerous ways that you can help.

If you'd like to get in touch with us, please fill in our email form.


Yes, we do. You can purchase gifts and cards from our online store. The store has lots of offers at prices to suit everyone.

You can get Cancer Research UK pink wristbands for a suggested donation of £1 from our shops while stocks last.


Visit our Running site to find out how to run for us and for advice about how to raise sponsorship.


We work closely with politicians and policy makers to ensure cancer issues get the attention they deserve. Visit our CancerCampaigns site to find out more about our latest campaigns and how you can get involved.


Cancer Research UK is unfortunately unable to provide support for people taking part in parachute jumps. This is because the dangerous nature of the activity has potentially serious legal and insurance implications for the charity.

If you would like to raise money for Cancer Research UK through a 'challenging' activity you may be interested in taking part in one of our organised events. These include local abseils, zip slides, and white water rafting events. Visit our events pages to find out more.


Today was a campaign by Cancer Research UK, focussing on providing health information and fundraising ideas to a new audience. The Today campaign has now come to an end – thank you to everyone who has been involved.


Yes, you can sign up for our free monthly e-newsletter and keep up to date with our research, news and events.