# Breast Cancer Charity UK | Donate & Fund Screening > Source: https://breastcancer-charity.org/ > Breast Cancer Charity UK — a screening and treatment-access charity (not cancer research). Donate to fund mammograms, biopsies and care in low-income… ## A breast cancer charity for screening & access. UK breast cancer charity · World Aid Network A breast cancer charity for screening & access. Breast Cancer Charity funds free screening and treatment access where organised care does not reach — not laboratory research, but the exams, biopsies and practical care that help women get found earlier. Quick answer Breast Cancer Charity is a UK-based screening and treatment-access charity — an initiative of World Aid Network, London. We fund mobile screening, biopsies and patient care in low-income communities, not laboratory research. Charity Commission registration is in progress. The gap is not biology. In the UK, almost 90% of women survive breast cancer five years after diagnosis (CRUK). Where screening barely exists, survival can fall to around 40%. We fund awareness, mobile screening and treatment access so more women are found in time. Support Us Learn About Breast Cancer Reviewed against NHS & WHO guidelines Donations fund screening, diagnosis and treatment access through vetted partners The survival gap, in numbers ~90% UK 5-year survival rate ~40% Survival in low-income countries 2.4M New cases worldwide each year 694K Deaths annually (WHO 2024) Sources: WHO 2024, CRUK, NHS. The difference is access, not biology. Reviewed against NHS & WHO guidelines An initiative of World Aid Network Education saves lives What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast tissue begin to divide uncontrollably. It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women worldwide — with around 2.4 million new cases detected globally each year, and approximately 56,000 new diagnoses in the UK alone. The critical fact — and the mission of Breast Cancer Charity — is that caught early, breast cancer has excellent survival outcomes. The NHS five-year survival rate for breast cancer found at Stage 1 is almost 100%. Found at Stage 4, that falls to more than 30%. The gap between these numbers is not primarily about treatment. It is about how early the disease is detected. Breast cancer can begin in the milk ducts (ductal cancers, most common), the lobules that produce milk, or more rarely in other breast tissue. Most breast cancers are oestrogen receptor-positive — meaning the hormone oestrogen fuels their growth. Understanding the type, stage and receptor status of a cancer shapes every treatment decision. Full guide: What is breast cancer? → Warning signs to look for Contact your GP promptly if you notice any of the following: A new lump or thickening in the breast or armpit A change in the size, shape or feel of the breast Skin changes — dimpling, puckering or redness Nipple changes — discharge, inversion or a rash Swelling in the armpit or around the collarbone New persistent breast or armpit pain Full symptom guide → The TLC Method NHS-recommended breast awareness approach: T Touch — feel your breasts and armpits for any new lump or thickening L Look — check in the mirror for changes in shape, skin or nipples C Check — see your GP promptly if anything feels or looks different Full self-examination guide → The global crisis The survival gap the world isn’t talking about A woman diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK has an almost 90% chance of being alive in five years. A woman diagnosed with the exact same cancer in Pakistan or Indonesia has roughly a 40% chance. That isn’t a medical difference. It’s a difference in access. 80% of breast cancer cases in low-income regions are diagnosed at stage III or IV No routine screening means most women only seek help when symptoms become impossible to ignore — by which point the cancer has advanced significantly. 200M+ women in low-income communities have never accessed breast screening No screening infrastructure, no public health education, and cultural barriers to discussing the female body create an invisible epidemic. £25 funds a complete breast cancer screening for one woman That’s clinical examination, ultrasound scan and health education. For many women, it would be the first screening of any kind they have ever received. Fund a screening for £25 See the statistics → Transparent impact What your donation does Breast cancer is survivable when caught early — but in low-income countries, most women are diagnosed at stage III or IV. Your donation funds the screening, education and treatment access that changes those outcomes. 🔍 £25 One complete breast cancer screening 🏥 £75 Biopsy and full diagnostic work-up 💊 £150 One month of hormone therapy 🩺 £500 Surgical access support Support Us How we work Three pillars, one mission Every pound we raise is deployed across three interconnected programmes — designed to shift breast cancer diagnosis from late-stage to early, wherever women have been left behind. 📢 Awareness & Education We train community health educators who deliver structured breast cancer awareness sessions in villages, community centres and places of worship. Women learn the warning signs, how to self-examine, and — critically — that help is available and they deserve it. Learn more → 🔬 Screening & Diagnosis Mobile screening units bring free clinical breast examinations and ultrasound scans to women who have never been examined. We subsidise biopsy testing for women who present with a concern. Early-stage diagnosis transforms survival odds. Learn more → 💊 Treatment Access Being diagnosed is only the beginning. We fund transport to specialist hospitals, cover treatment costs for patients who cannot afford them, and support the community health workers who make follow-through possible. Learn more → Active right now Emergency Appeals All appeals → CRITICAL Sub-Saharan Africa & South Asia The Breast Cancer Crisis No One Is Talking About In the world's most underserved communities, breast cancer is caught too late — not because it cannot be treated, but because no one ever checks. 80% Of cases reach advanced stage before diagnosis in low-income regions ~40% Survival rate in low-income countries vs almost 90% in the UK Read more & donate → URGENT Low-Income Regions The Late-Stage Diagnosis Crisis When breast cancer is caught at stage III or IV, survival chances are halved. In underserved regions, that is how most cases are found. 1 in 4 Women in low-income regions diagnosed at stage III or IV 48% Lower survival rate for late-stage vs early-stage diagnosis Read more & donate → All appeals → A composite story, representative of those we serve “I found a lump three years ago. I did not go to the clinic for six months because I did not think it would be serious — and because I did not want to worry my family. By the time I went, the cancer had already spread. If the awareness session had come to my village a year earlier, everything would have been different.” Fatima, 41, Pakistan Composite story representing the experiences of women in the communities we serve. No real patient data is used. Donate so the next Fatima doesn’t wait Medically reviewed The complete breast cancer guide 52 in-depth guides covering everything from symptoms and diagnosis to treatment, genetics and life after cancer — written by our editorial team and reviewed against NHS and WHO guidelines. 🎗️ What is Breast Cancer? 🔍 Signs & Symptoms ⚠️ Causes & Risk Factors 🏥 Diagnosis 💊 Treatment Options 📷 Screening & Mammograms 📊 Stages & Grades 🔬 Types of Breast Cancer 🤲 Self-Examination View all 52 guides Latest from our editors Breast cancer resources All articles → Awareness 9 min read Breast Cancer Treatment Costs: NHS Care Is Free, But the Hidden Costs Add Up — and Where to Get Help NHS breast cancer treatment is free at the point of use, but travel, parking, time off work and childcare can still strain your finances. Here is the UK support that can help. Awareness 9 min read Cultural Barriers to Breast Screening: Why Some Communities Miss Out, and How We Change It Stigma, modesty, language and practical access stop many women in underserved communities from going for ## Frequently asked questions ### What is a breast cancer charity? A breast cancer charity funds work related to breast cancer — commonly patient support, awareness, screening access or treatment programmes. Breast Cancer Charity is a UK-based screening and treatment-access charity: we fund mobile screening, diagnosis and care for women in low-income communities where mammography barely exists. We do not fund laboratory research. ### How do I donate to a breast cancer charity in the UK? To donate to Breast Cancer Charity, visit breastcancer-charity.org/donate (online checkout opening soon) or contact World Aid Network at info@worldaidnetwork.org or 020 4622 0003. £25 funds one complete screening; £75 covers a biopsy; £150 provides one month of hormone therapy; £500 supports surgical access for one patient. Gift Aid becomes claimable once Charity Commission registration is granted. ### What is the difference between a breast cancer charity and a cancer research charity? A cancer research charity funds laboratory and clinical trials to develop new treatments. A breast cancer screening charity like Breast Cancer Charity funds mammograms, ultrasounds, biopsies and treatment access for women who cannot reach care — especially in low-income countries where most cancers are diagnosed late. Both matter; they fund different outcomes. ### Which breast cancer charity funds screening abroad? Breast Cancer Charity — an initiative of World Aid Network, London — funds mobile breast cancer screening, community education and subsidised diagnosis and treatment in underserved communities worldwide. Charity Commission registration is in progress. ### Where does my donation to Breast Cancer Charity go? Every donation funds three things directly: free breast cancer screening, community health education, and treatment access for women in low-income communities. £25 funds one complete screening; £75 covers a biopsy and diagnostic work-up; £150 provides one month of hormone therapy; £500 supports surgical access for one patient. Breast Cancer Charity is an initiative of World Aid Network, a London-based humanitarian organisation. ### What are the early signs of breast cancer? The most common early sign of breast cancer is a new lump or thickening in the breast or armpit. Other NHS-listed signs include a change in breast size or shape, skin dimpling or puckering, nipple changes (inversion, discharge or a rash), and new persistent breast or armpit pain. See a GP promptly if you notice any change that is new or unusual for you. (Source: NHS) ### How do I donate to fund breast cancer screening? Donate securely at breastcancer-charity.org/donate — one-off or monthly via Stripe (Apple Pay and Google Pay accepted). Or contact World Aid Network at info@worldaidnetwork.org or 020 4622 0003. £25 funds a complete screening for a woman who has never been examined. ### Is Breast Cancer Charity a registered charity? Breast Cancer Charity is a campaign of World Aid Network, a London-based humanitarian organisation, and Charity Commission registration is in progress. World Aid Network is registered with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO reference ZC156579). Online donations are processed securely by Stripe at breastcancer-charity.org/donate. ### Why is breast cancer survival so much lower in low-income countries than in the UK? In the UK, roughly 85–90% of women diagnosed with breast cancer survive at least five years, because NHS screening catches most cancers early. In many low-income countries five-year survival is below 40%, because there is no routine screening and most cancers are found at stage III or IV. The gap is one of access, not biology. (Sources: WHO, NHS) ### When is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and what is Screen One More? Breast Cancer Awareness Month is every October across the UK and worldwide. Breast Cancer Charity marks it with Screen One More: pledge to fund at least one complete screening (£25) for a woman in a low-income community who has never been examined. The 31-Day TLC Challenge promotes daily Touch–Look–Check breast awareness. Full guide: breastcancer-charity.org/breast-cancer-awareness-month --- Breast Cancer Charity — an initiative of World Aid Network. Donate: breastcancer-charity.org/donate