Philanthropy, major gifts and trusts
We rely on generous supporters like you to help us fund live-saving blood cancer research. A gift of £5,000 or more allows us to invest significantly in our research and support services. With your help we’re able to address critical issues for people with all types of blood cancer.
60 years of blood cancer research and £500 million invested.
Donate and transform lives
Choosing to donate money to a cancer charity can be a very personal decision. Our Philanthropy team will work closely with you to maximise the impact of your gift and find a way to give that matches your expectations. Together we can ensure your donation has a lasting impact and the potential to transform the lives of people living with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and all types of blood cancer.
Why we give
"Sponsoring a research project is our way of honouring his indomitable spirit and thanking the incredible people who continue to push the boundaries of blood cancer research."
Samantha gives because of her husband Peter.
Our fundraising priorities
We have an ambitious plan to treble our annual research funding so we can better understand all types of blood cancer and discover new, less toxic, treatments.
Our priorities are in three areas:
Campaigning for better healthcare
Our UK Blood Cancer Action Plan (Autumn 2024) sets out a roadmap for improving survival rates and reducing disparities in access to treatment. The Action Plan Taskforce has agreed recommendations for those who have the power to enact change. Help us to keep campaigning.
Investing in smarter grant schemes
We want to revolutionise our grant schemes to generate immediate scientific benefits and long-term patient impact for the 250,000 people living with blood cancer. A major gift from you could help us respond to new opportunities and partner with other funders.
Reaching more people who need our support services
Every 14 minutes someone is diagnosed with blood cancer in the UK. But not everyone who is diagnosed is aware that Blood Cancer UK offers free support for those affected. We want to reach every person affected by blood cancer, regardless of where they live and who they are.
The impact of your gift
Thanks to the generosity of supporters and major donors like you, we’ve been able to make significant breakthroughs in research.
More children with leukaemia now survive
When Blood Cancer UK was founded, a blood cancer diagnosis was fatal, only one in 10 children survived a leukaemia diagnosis. Nine in 10 children will survive the same diagnosis today. And progress continues to be made. Find out about our research impact on childhood leukaemia.
There's now a thriving research community in the UK and beyond
Our funding has helped to establish a world-class community of researchers. Virtually all the leading British blood cancer researchers have been supported by us during their careers. Read more about our impact on the leukaemia research community.
Our research has helped other types of cancers and disorders too
Our investment in blood cancer research has provided crucial understanding of how cancers develop, as well as tests and treatments. Blood cancer research is often described as the ‘proving ground’ for new cancer treatments. Read more about our impact on other types of cancer.
What we offer you
We’ll work together to identify projects and activities that you’re most passionate about. We understand that making a gift of this size is a very personal decision, so we’ll listen to your individual interests and help you to meet your philanthropic goals.
We want to recognise your support in ways that are meaningful to you. That’s why we’ll make sure you have opportunities to engage with our work in ways that suit you, so you can see first-hand the impact of your donation.
When you make a major gift, you'll receive:
- A dedicated point of contact in the Philanthropy team
- Bespoke communications on the impact of your donation
- Invitations to exclusive in-person and online events
- Visits to research facilities and the opportunity to meet with researchers.
How you can donate
- Personal Donations: We welcome gifts of all sizes and types. These include one-off or regular gifts, restricted or unrestricted.
- Trusts & Foundations: You can invest in one of our projects or make a multi-year grant through your charitable trust or foundation.
- Special Events: We host special events throughout the year with proceeds going to blood cancer research and support services.
Get in touch with the Philanthropy team
Contact us to find out more and work with a dedicated member of the team to ensure the legacy of your donation.
- To discuss ways to personally make a major gift contact Amy Upton [email protected] Tel: 020 7504 2240.
- If you’re part of a charitable trust or foundation, get in touch with Nicola Winfield, Senior Trusts Manager, [email protected] Tel: 020 7269 9012.
Under the Gift Aid scheme, we can reclaim an extra 25% in tax on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer at no extra cost to you.
In fact, if you are a higher rate taxpayer, you can claim back the difference between the tax you’ve paid on the donation and what we get back. For example, if you donate £5,000 to us, we can claim Gift Aid to make your donation £6,250. You pay 40% tax so you can personally claim back £1,250 (£6,250 X 20%).
Maximise your gift by completing the gift aid declaration if you are giving online, or we can complete a gift aid declaration with you over the phone or by post.
We're making a difference to people's lives
Our research is helping those living with a blood cancer across the UK