--- title: "Cancer United — check charity number 1155747 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cancer United a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1155747. Education/training charity based in Station Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cancer-united retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:12:02.668Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cancer United is a registered charity (number 1155747) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £166,299 (year ending 2025-01-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Cancer United? Registered charity number 1155747 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Station Road Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £166,299 Website [www.cancerunited.org.uk](http://www.cancerunited.org.uk/) ## What does Cancer United do? Cancer United is a cancer support charity for all those whose lives have been affected by a cancer diagnosisIt aims to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of cancer patients from diagnosis onwards and those close to them through its active recovery clubs which provide a whole variety of social engagements, its choir and via CU Fitter a cancer specific exercise programme ## What causes is Cancer United registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cancer United yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cancer United is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=cancer-united&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cancerunited.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cancer United a legitimate charity? Yes. Cancer United is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1155747) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Cancer United's charity number? Cancer United's charity number is 1155747. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1155747? Search 1155747 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Cancer United do? Cancer United is a cancer support charity for all those whose lives have been affected by a cancer diagnosisIt aims to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of cancer patients from diagnosis onwards and those close to them through its active recovery clubs which provide a whole variety of social engagements, its choir and via CU Fitter a cancer specific exercise programme Does Cancer United have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cancer United. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Cancer United? Cancer United's website is http://www.cancerunited.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1155747).