Formation | 1911 |
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Founder | Douglas Macmillan |
Founded at | Castle Cary, Somerset, United Kingdom |
Type | Charitable organisation |
Purpose | Provide specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer and their families. |
Headquarters | The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, SE1 9HZ |
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Coordinates | 51°30′26.7″N 0°5′36.4″W / 51.507417°N 0.093444°W |
Region | United Kingdom |
Patron | The King |
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Revenue | £230 million [1] (2023) |
Staff | 1,687 [2] (2022) |
Website | www |
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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.