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Registered charity · No. 1215266CIOThe Street

Gist Cancer UK

Gist Cancer UK is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives, based in The Street.

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Gist Cancer UK is a registered charity (number 1215266) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives. 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 Gist Cancer UK?

Registered charity number
1215266
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
The Street

What does Gist Cancer UK do?

The charity supports patients in the UK with a gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) and their family and friends. It provides a helpline, produces relevant materials, operates an online forum and runs regular meetings which provide an opportunity to meet other patients and their carers, The charity also funds research into the causes of GISTs and lobbies on behalf of its community.

What causes is Gist Cancer UK registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Gist Cancer UK yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gist Cancer UK 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gist Cancer UK a legitimate charity?
Yes. Gist Cancer UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1215266) 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 Gist Cancer UK's charity number?
Gist Cancer UK's charity number is 1215266. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1215266?
Search 1215266 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 Gist Cancer UK do?
The charity supports patients in the UK with a gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) and their family and friends. It provides a helpline, produces relevant materials, operates an online forum and runs regular meetings which provide an opportunity to meet other patients and their carers, The charity also funds research into the causes of GISTs and lobbies on behalf of its community.
Does Gist Cancer UK have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gist Cancer UK. 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 Gist Cancer UK?
Gist Cancer UK's website is http://www.gistcancer.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.