Our structure and leadership

We are millions of supporters, professionals, volunteers and campaigners. We give everything we’ve got to support people living with cancer.

About our organisation

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Our people
Meet the people who make Macmillan. From the supporters who give their time, to the professionals there for people affected by cancer and their families.
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Our history
Since Douglas Macmillan used his £10 inheritance to found the Society for the Prevention and Relief of Cancer over a hundred years ago, there have been a lot of changes.
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Our directorates
There’s only one Macmillan, but we are made up of six directorates – or teams. They all play a vital part in making Macmillan what it is today.
Errol, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He is sitting on a metal staircase in front of a blue wall. He is using a tablet device.Errol, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He is sitting on a metal staircase in front of a blue wall. He is using a tablet device.
Our annual reports and accounts
We want to be as clear as possible about the work we do, how it’s funded, and what impact it has on people living with cancer.
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Our strategy
Our strategy sets out how we’ll fight even harder to make every pound you raise count for even more. Together, we’ll transform cancer care for good. 
Our leadership team
Get to know Gemma Peters and her leadership team. They all come from different backgrounds but the thing they have in common is a passion for the work we do.

More about Macmillan

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Our values
Everything we do at Macmillan, we do with heart, with strength, with ambition. Find out more about our values any how they shape the work we do.
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Our trustees
Our Board of Trustees is here to set and review our direction and make sure we’re delivering our objectives. They offer advice and guidance to help Macmillan support as many people as possible.
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Contact us
Find contact details for our teams, including recruitment, head office, fundraising and cancer support.

Information about our charity

Macmillan Cancer Support is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission (registered charity number 261017) and as a company limited by guarantee with the Registrar of Companies (registered company number 2400969).

We are governed by our Articles of Association [PDF]. 

If you would like to learn more about our charity, there are many ways to contact us. We also have details on how to find us.

Safeguarding Policy

The Macmillan Safeguarding Policy sets out our approach to removing, reducing and managing risks within the course of our work. 

Modern Slavery Statement 

The Macmillan Modern Slavery Statement demonstrates our commitment to ethical trading principles and sets out the measures we have already taken to understand and minimise modern slavery risks.