Worldwide Cancer Research

Worldwide Cancer Research

Non-profit Organization Management

Edinburgh, Scotland 4,347 followers

Together we can end cancer by starting new cancer cures worldwide.

About us

Worldwide Cancer Research is the UK charity starting new cures worldwide to end cancer. By 2030 cancer is predicted to become the leading cause of death worldwide. We urgently need to find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer - but we can't do it alone. With your help, we vow to keep funding more lifesaving research projects into any type of cancer, anywhere in the world. We won’t stop until cancer does. Since Worldwide Cancer Research was founded in 1979 cancer survival rates in the UK have doubled. But with 1 in 2 people in the UK now predicted to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, there's still so much more to do. But we believe that we can do it, together. Your support will help people affected by cancer and provide much-needed hope for the future. Will you become a Curestarter?

Industry
Non-profit Organization Management
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Edinburgh, Scotland
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1979
Specialties
Funding for early-stage cancer research worldwide

Locations

  • Primary

    1st Floor, Canning Exchange, 10 Canning Street, Edinburgh

    Edinburgh, Scotland EH3 8EG, GB

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Employees at Worldwide Cancer Research

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    4,347 followers

    You might have noticed something a little different… We’re excited to announce that our new website is now LIVE! 🎉 This update is all about YOU - our incredible Curestarters.   Your feedback and support have been instrumental in bringing this to life. We’ve designed the site with you in mind, making it easier than ever to explore the latest cancer research breakthroughs and discover new ways to start cures worldwide.   But that’s not all - this refreshed site will allow us to reach even more people and inspire them to take action in the fight against cancer. A special thanks to Yoyo for their incredible work, who we partnered with due to our shared values, work styles, and commitment to accessibility and sustainability. Their dedication brought our vision to life. 💛   Thank you for being a part of this journey with us. We hope you enjoy the new website - click here to check it out 👉 https://lnkd.in/dzgx-dK   #NewWebsite #CancerResearch #Launch #Announcement

  • What do you think the world would look like without discovery research? With all tests and treatments for cancer reliant on the crucial breakthroughs uncovered by discovery research, we would see a world very different from today’s. What could the future look like if we fund more discovery research? Join us in our united effort and fund hope for the future, become a #Curestarter today. ✊🩷 #WorldwideCancerResearch #Curestarters #CancerResearch

  • 🚀 Join our team and start new cures! We're hiring a Marketing & Fundraising Officer on a fixed-term contract to drive our Prize Draw and Prize-led Giving strategy. With £7.8 million presently raised annually, you'll play a vital role in boosting our Individual Giving stream and making a global impact on cancer research. Hear from our Individual Giving Manager, Alan Moss, with three reasons to apply. Applications close on the 19th of August - click to learn more and apply here 👉: https://lnkd.in/g9THCEf #CancerResearch #FundraisingJobs #MarketingCareers

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    Chief Executive STEP – Advising Families Across Generations

    Dover to Durness. An epic. 13 days. 951 miles. 69 hours in the saddle. 18,800 meters climbed. That’s 14 times up Ben Nevis (the highest mountain in the UK) or just over twice the height of Everest). So what was the experience like? It has been hard to process everything but a week after finishing here is my best attempt. Firstly a big thank you to Peak Tours, the organisers and logistics supremo’s. Excellence from first enquiry right through to the finish and departure. Tina, Matt and James were just brilliant. Secondly a big shout out to my 16 fellow cyclists. All of us strangers as we assembled in Dover, but quickly turned into a fabulously supportive team who buoyed each other through the tough times and made memories for each other. We shared many laughs, fascinating moments, wonderful chats, historical and engineering lessons and ups and downs along beautiful scenic roads. A disparate group with a common enthusiasm. The journey itself was a wonderfully unfolding tableaux of the very best of England and Scotland. There was beauty everywhere, whether industrial, infrastructure or the sheer scenic delights. There were also fabulous hosts at lunch stops – thank you for that extra scone at Loch Carron and the wonderful soup in Parwich – and superb overnight accommodation, not least the amazing room at the Packhorse Inn in Thornsett. The kindness of strangers is seared into the memories of this trip. The numerous motorists who obligingly gave way or gave space to us cyclists, the folks who took time to listen to the story of our journey and gave us encouragement, the ferry crews who made space for all our bikes, the Tebay truck stop staff taking care of very wet cyclists without missing a beat. Too many moments to list in entirety. And that’s what it is all about really. Meeting new people, creating memories, seeing Britain, and its people, at its best, It was a privilege to ride and experience all I have. It was also an honour to have your support as you read my posts and sent your encouragement. That certainly got me through some of the tougher days. Special thanks also to the wonderful team at Worldwide Cancer Research – following my journey each day and sending hugely well timed messages of support. Some other thanks to the people who got me physically able to do the ride and fit again after surgery: Adam Toms, Chloe Mason and Alex Hughes at Resolute. Jan and Diljyot at The Physio Camberley. Knee surgeon Simon Thompson. And not forgetting my beautiful wife who unfailingly offered support and encouragement through the year of getting ready and the two weeks of being away. In the end it’s all about people. It is people that make everything possible. It’s people that create shared experiences that stay long in the memory. It’s people that support and show kindness. Thank you all for your support 🙏 Any final donations https://lnkd.in/e5jJv5J3 (Channelling the inspiration of Peter Weissman for my Friday Photo)

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    Chief Executive STEP – Advising Families Across Generations

    D2D day 13. Ullapool to Durness. That’s it - all done. Hard to process having completed 950 miles over the past days. Pictures capture a little of the beauty of the day. Durness and the north western highlands are very special. Thanks all for your support - it certainly kept me going at times. Big thanks to the team at Worldwide Cancer Research https://lnkd.in/e5jJv5J3

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    Experienced Leader transitioning to Board Advisor with the ultimate goal to transition to a NED. Looking to connect with individuals who share a passion for growth and collaboration.

    This year, Shoreham Football Club Under 10 Blue's will proudly sport this new shirt. We are looking to expand our team and welcome more players from school year 5 in September or players able to play up a year from year 4. Our dedicated coach, Ramon Vaughn-Williams, can be reached at 07956771237. Join us for an exciting season ahead! #Football #YouthSports #TeamSpirit #CancerResearch

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    View profile for Mark Walley, CDir, graphic

    Chief Executive STEP – Advising Families Across Generations

    As many of you know I have taken a couple of weeks off work to cycle the length of Britain - Dover to Durness. That’s 950 miles. First two days done with Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire plus much of Cambridgeshire behind us now. Support and any sponsorship welcome: https://lnkd.in/e5jJv5J3 Thinking of two good friends whose battles inspired me to take up long distance cycling to show my support. Jilly Edwards Victoria Hampson For everyone who knows someone affected. Worldwide Cancer Research

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