Saving lives through research content
In Yorkshire, for Yorkshire
More people are diagnosed with cancer in Yorkshire than in most other parts of England and, sadly, more people die. Yorkshire Cancer Research exists to change this. We fund vital research and pioneer innovative new services for people with cancer.
Together, we are helping more people live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.

Our impact
£61 million
We are currently funding £61m of cancer research and services
255,000 people
255,000 people across Yorkshire are involved in our clinical research and cancer services
1,000 researchers
1,000 researchers, cancer experts and cancer champions are working with us across the country
Quote from Dr Stuart Griffiths
Every 17 minutes someone in Yorkshire is told they have cancer. Our aim is to change this, for good.
Funding research that saves lives in Yorkshire
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