Yorkshire Cancer Research

Who we are

Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.

Yorkshire Cancer Research exists so that more people in our region can live longer healthier lives, free of cancer. Thanks to the kindness of supporters, our independent charity has been funding research and saving lives since 1925.

The charity funds researchers and cancer experts who pioneer early diagnosis and discover new and better treatments for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people to survive cancer - in Yorkshire, and beyond.

Yorkshire represents nearly 8% of the UK’s population but receives only 3% of medical research funding. This means fewer people can benefit from the opportunity to trial innovative new treatments. Our funding helps attract talented cancer researchers and experts to our region, for the benefit of everyone living in Yorkshire.

Over 5 million people live in Yorkshire – more than in Wales or Northern Ireland and around the same population as Scotland. We believe everyone should have access to the best possible treatment for cancer. Sadly, that is not always the case in Yorkshire. We help give Yorkshire a voice so the needs of people in the region are understood and considered by national decision-makers.

As an inclusive employer, our aim is that our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us achieving our strategic goal of saving more lives in our region. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.