Who we are?
We are the ARC Foundation for Cancer Research. For us, everything starts with one conviction: only research will defeat cancer. It is through the discoveries made by scientists that we will ultimately achieve victory—to one day cure cancer, every single type of cancer.
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A foundation recognised as being of public utility
A key player in French cancer research since 1962
Our impact in Numbers
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100%Dedicated to cancer research
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69Staff members
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282Volunteer scientific experts
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100%Of our income from public generosity
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161 000donors in 2025
12 Volunteer trusetees Serving on our board of directors
33,7 millions of euros allocated allocated to research in 2025 thanks to donors and testators
Trusted Charity member since 1999 (Don en Confiance)
74,5 % To charitable activites were dedicated to carrying out social missions (support for research and information) in 2025
403 research projects supported in 2025
A Model of Governance in the Scientific World
Our governance structure ensures that every decision is made with scientific rigour and complete transparency. We bring together leading experts who volunteer their time to ensure that your donations fund the most promising research.
An International Research Network
Thanks to our reputation and the strength of our network, ARC Foundation brings together research stakeholders across France and throughout Europe, fostering collaboration that accelerates progress.
The essential question: what exactly is a foundation?
A foundation is a charitable organisation established by one or more private donors to serve a cause of public interest on a not-for-profit basis. The ARC Foundation for Cancer Research was created in 2012 through a statutory evolution of the Association for Cancer Research (ARC), itself The ARC Foundation for Cancer Research was born out of a change in the statutes of the’1962(ARC) established in 1962.
Every Pound Counts
Every donation, no matter the size, helps advance research and brings us closer to a world without cancer.