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About Cancer Research UK:

Cancer Research UK pioneers life-saving research to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.

Mission

Together we will beat cancer.

Company Overview

Cancer Research UK is the world's leading independent charity dedicated to cancer research. We carry out scientific research to help prevent, diagnose and treat cancer. We have discovered new ways to beat cancer that together have saved hundreds of thousands of lives across the world.

One in three of us will get cancer at some point in our lives. Our groundbreaking work, funded almost entirely by the general public, will ensure that millions more people survive.

Registered charity No. 1089464.

How to volunteer in this shop

Call the number on this page to find out which roles your local shop has available. As a shop volunteer you are the visible face of the charity and make a big difference to how the public sees us and the work we do. You will help make our shops a success on the high street, meet new people and get retail experience.

What items can I donate?

Men's, women's and children's clothing
Accessories including shoes, belts, handbags and jewellery
Quality homeware - anything from cushions to crockery
Linens
Books, CDs and DVDs
Mobile phones and used printer cartridges
Electricals (but please check with your local shop before you donate these)

What not to donate

White goods such as fridges and washing machines
Damaged or broken goods
Please contact your local council if you wish to dispose of these.

How to donate

Find your nearest shop and drop in your donations. Each bag that you donate to us could be worth £25, based on the average bag value, which goes directly to supporting our groundbreaking work.