Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support
Formation1911; 113 years ago (1911)
FounderDouglas Macmillan
Founded atCastle Cary, Somerset, United Kingdom
TypeCharitable organisation
PurposeProvide specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer and their families.
HeadquartersThe Forge, 105 Sumner Street, SE1 9HZ
Location
Coordinates51°30′26.7″N 0°5′36.4″W / 51.507417°N 0.093444°W / 51.507417; -0.093444
Region
United Kingdom
Patron
The King
Key people
Revenue (2023)
£230 million [1]
Staff (2022)
1,687 [2]
Websitewww.macmillan.org.uk
Formerly called
  • Society for the Prevention and Relief of Cancer
  • Cancer Relief Macmillan Fund
  • Macmillan Cancer Relief

Macmillan Cancer Support is one of the largest British charities[3] and provides specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer. It also looks at the social, emotional and practical impact cancer can have, and campaigns for better cancer care. Macmillan Cancer Support's goal is to reach and improve the lives of everyone affected by cancer in the UK.

  1. ^ "Annual Report and Accounts 2023". Macmillan.org.uk. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Charity Details for Charity Number 261017". Charity Commission for England and Wales. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  3. ^ "Macmillan Cancer Support". Charity Commission for England and Wales. Retrieved 3 February 2022.