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title: "Answers | Breast Cancer Symptoms, Screening & Donate"
description: "Answers on screening, fund a mammogram, donate, Gift Aid, registration and private UK mammogram costs. Screening charity — not cancer research."
url: https://breastcancer-charity.org/answers/
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# Answers | Breast Cancer Symptoms, Screening & Donate

Straight answers

Short, factual answers on giving, Gift Aid, NHS screening ages, private mammogram costs, and how we fund overseas screening access. Each question links to the canonical page — we do not keep a second copy of the same answer.

Symptom, screening and treatment questions are on the [clinical FAQ](https://breastcancer-charity.org/faq/).

[## What is Breast Cancer Charity? A UK screening and treatment-access campaign of World Aid Network — not a cancer research charity.](https://breastcancer-charity.org/about/)[## How do I donate to Breast Cancer Charity in the UK? Secure Stripe checkout (one-off or monthly). £25 funds one complete screening overseas.](https://breastcancer-charity.org/donate/)[## How can I fund a mammogram through Breast Cancer Charity? £25 funds one complete breast cancer screening pathway abroad.](https://breastcancer-charity.org/fund-a-mammogram/)[## What do Breast Cancer Charity appeals fund? Four appeals: developing-world access, late-stage diagnosis, free screening and education — not laboratory research.](https://breastcancer-charity.org/appeal/)[## Can I add Gift Aid to my donation? Gift Aid becomes claimable once Charity Commission registration is granted.](https://breastcancer-charity.org/gift-aid/)[## Is Breast Cancer Charity a registered charity? Not yet. Charity Commission registration is in progress (app. 5290505). ICO ZC156579.](https://breastcancer-charity.org/about/registration-status/)[## Where can I get breast cancer support in the UK? NHS nurses, Breast Cancer Now, Macmillan and specialist groups. We signpost — we are not a helpline.](https://breastcancer-charity.org/breast-cancer-support/)[## What ages does NHS breast screening cover? NHS England invites women aged 50 up to your 71st birthday every 3 years.](https://breastcancer-charity.org/about-breast-cancer/breast-cancer-screening/)[## What is the best breast cancer charity in the UK? It depends on your goal — research, UK support, or screening access abroad. Compare missions honestly.](https://breastcancer-charity.org/blog/best-breast-cancer-charity-to-donate-to/)[## Can I donate in memory of someone? Yes. Add a dedication at checkout; approved tributes may appear on the Dedication Wall.](https://breastcancer-charity.org/donate/)[## How do donations in memory work in the UK? Tribute gifts, funeral collections, and how to make sure the money reaches screening programmes.](https://breastcancer-charity.org/blog/donate-in-memory/)[## What is Screen One More? Our October campaign: pledge at least £25 to fund one screening for a woman who has never been examined.](https://breastcancer-charity.org/breast-cancer-awareness-month/)[## How much does a private mammogram cost in the UK? Private mammograms often cost around £150–£300. NHS screening is free for eligible women.](https://breastcancer-charity.org/answers/private-mammogram-cost-uk/)