Cancer Research in Buxton
These days it seems that everyone knows at least one person who has suffered from, or is suffering from, cancer. It's a fact that one in three of us will develop cancer at some time during our lives. Everyone wants a cure to be found.
They fund research into all aspects of cancer, its causes and treatments and are the European leaders in the development of cancer treatment.
They have 1000 fundraising groups and 30,000 volunteers
In the financial year 2004/5 the income of their retail chain was £61.9 million
The charity receives very little government funding and relies on donations from members of the public.