While society continues to search for a cure, our prevention and survival work helps people to live longer, healthier lives - free from the devastating effects of cancer.
Our vision is to live in a world where no one dies of a preventable cancer
Every day around 1,100 people will hear the words ‘you have cancer’. Over 420 of these cases could have been prevented, that’s a staggering 155,000 people every year. At World Cancer Research Fund we are passionate about reducing this number.
We do this by examining how diet, weight and physical activity can affect your risk of developing and surviving cancer.
As part of an international network of charities, we’ve been funding life-saving research, influencing global health policy and informing the public since 1982.
What we do
Thanks to generous donations, we have invested around £150 million. We bring together and promote the latest and best scientific research on how diet, weight and physical activity affect cancer prevention and survival.
Preventing cancer
We’re the experts in preventing cancer and our Recommendations are a blueprint for how to reduce your risk.
Living with cancer
Free resources, online cookery classes, expert advice and your questions about cancer answered.
Global influence
As part of an international network of charities, we advocate for better public health policies around the world.
Our Impact
Year-by-year overviews of our work to prevent cancer and save lives through research, sharing knowledge and practical support.
Hear from #TeamWCRF
"I choose to support World Cancer Research Fund as they are the leading cancer prevention charity. The work they do empowers people to take action to lead healthier, happier cancer-free lives."
James, Fundraising Ambassador
"Even when my chemo side effects got bad, I was still going on walks to make sure I was still active. I wanted to show myself I could still do it and have an area where I still felt in control."
Angela, London Marathon '25
"The guidance from World Cancer Research Fund has been invaluable in helping me understand the importance of proper nutrition and lifestyle choices in cancer prevention and overall health."
John, Fundraising Ambassador
Preventing cancer. Saving lives
While society continues to search for a cure, our prevention and survival work helps people to live longer, healthier lives - free from the devastating effects of cancer.
