Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
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- Typical grants
- £500,000 – £10,000,000
- Applications
- Existing partners only
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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royalmarsden.orgAbout Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity is the dedicated philanthropic partner of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, a leading cancer centre with roots in the first hospital dedicated to cancer study and treatment, established in 1851. Its mission is to save and improve lives by funding equipment, research, and patient care across diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, in partnership with The Institute of Cancer Research, London. Guided by values of respect, kindness, ambition, versatility, and purposefulness, it prioritises patient-centred innovation. The Charity operates a closed, purpose-driven funding model, exclusively supporting The Royal Marsden's own clinicians, researchers, and pre-selected partners at its London and Surrey sites.
What Royal Marsden Cancer Charity funds
The Charity funds a broad spectrum of cancer-related initiatives, including clinical trials, advanced technologies such as surgical robotics, major facilities, digital health tools, artistic therapies, and mental health support—particularly for teenagers and young adults. It also supports enhancements to patient environments and wellbeing, as well as capital projects, research staff, and ongoing care. All funding is directed to The Royal Marsden's London and Surrey sites, with the resulting best practices disseminated UK-wide and globally.
Who can apply
This funder exclusively supports The Royal Marsden's clinicians, researchers, and pre-selected partners. It does not accept unsolicited applications from external organisations, charities, or any other entities, regardless of size, income, geography, or religious context. Beneficiaries include cancer patients, their families, and communities served by The Royal Marsden. The closed model means eligibility is determined by the hospital's strategic priorities, not by an open application process.
What Royal Marsden Cancer Charity doesn't fund
The Charity does not fund small grants, core costs for external organisations, or activities unrelated to The Royal Marsden's oncology excellence. It rejects unsolicited applications from any outside entity, and does not support projects outside its London and Surrey sites or those not aligned with its hospital-exclusive model.
How they like to fund
The Charity operates a closed funding model, directing all support to pre-selected initiatives aligned with The Royal Marsden's strategic priorities. Funding is directed exclusively to the hospital's own projects and partners, with no open application process.
How much does Royal Marsden Cancer Charity give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
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How to apply to Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
Royal Marsden Cancer Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Royal Marsden Cancer Charity provide?
Royal Marsden Cancer Charity typically provides grants of £500,000 - £10,000,000.
Where does Royal Marsden Cancer Charity fund charities?
Royal Marsden Cancer Charity funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Royal Marsden Cancer Charity accept unsolicited applications?
Royal Marsden Cancer Charity does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Royal Marsden Cancer Charity?
Royal Marsden Cancer Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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