How many members does Cancer Research UK have?

When Cancer Research UK was formed in 2002 the Trustees, who were the original 20 founding Members of the charity, appointed a further 60 Members, bringing the total to 80. Below is a list of our current 90 Members, including the Trustees.

How many cancers can cancer research prevent UK?

Around 4 in 10 UK cancer cases every year could be prevented, that’s more than 135,000 every year.

How do I reference Cancer Research UK?

Citation

  1. Web content: Cancer Research UK, full URL of the page, Accessed [month] [year].
  2. Publications: Cancer Research UK ([year of publication]), Name of publication, Cancer Research UK.
  3. Graphics (when reused unaltered): Credit: Cancer Research UK.

What percentage of donations go to Cancer Research UK?

For every £1 donated to Cancer Research UK, 80p is used to beat cancer. The remaining 20p goes towards raising funds for the future.

How much does the CEO of Cancer Research UK earn?

£215,500
CEO and staff salaries We know it’s important for our supporters to know how we spend your donations, and that we’re transparent in all areas of our work. That’s why we’ve shared details of our CEO’s salary on our website. Our CEO, Michelle Mitchell, was paid £215,500 base salary between April 2020 and March 2021.

What is the biggest cause of cancer in UK?

Tobacco smoking is by far the largest cause of cancer in the UK. [1] Overweight and obesity is the UK’s biggest cause of cancer after smoking.

Which cancer is most preventable?

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer. Once a leading cause of cancer death in the US, cervical cancer rates have plummeted. Regular screenings with Pap tests and human papillomavirus (HPV) tests can help prevent the disease or catch it early when it’s most treatable.

How do you cite Barnardos?

Your Bibliography: Barnardos.org.uk. 2015. Children’s charities | UK’s leading children’s charity | Barnardo’s. [online] Available at: [Accessed 12 May 2015].

What is cancer with reference?

Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. Cancer develops when the body’s normal control mechanism stops working. Old cells do not die and instead grow out of control, forming new, abnormal cells. These extra cells may form a mass of tissue, called a tumor.

How much of your money goes to cancer research?

For every £1 donated, 80p is used to beat cancer (the remaining 20p goes towards raising funds for the future). The majority that we spend each year goes towards our ground-breaking research. And thanks to research, cancer survival is improving and has doubled over the past 40 years in the UK.