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WCRF International and WCRF UK are based in the same office in London, UK. WCRF UK is a registered charity and WCRF International is the umbrella association, which unites all its member organisations in the different countries.

Our office is in Bedford Square in central London, close to Tottenham Court Road, the British Museum and the busy shopping area of Oxford Street.

WCRF International and WCRF UK have a diverse office with staff who all have an interest in and commitment to healthy living and health promotion. Our London office is made up of the following departments, spread across WCRF International and WCRF UK:

Science and Research Department

The WCRF International Science and Research Department coordinates the research grant programme for all the WCRF entities. It managed the Second Expert Report (launched in November 2007), the Policy Report (launched in February 2009) and is currently managing the Continuous Update Project.

Web Department

The WCRF International Web Department develops, maintains and co-ordinates our WCRF International, UK, NL, HK and FR websites.

Operations Department

The WCRF International Operations Department is responsible for strategy, human resources, building management and security, IT, facilities and mailroom as well as budgets and financial monitoring and reporting.

International Education Programmes Department

The WCRF International Education Programmes Department provides support and direction to our global network charities to ensure a consistent approach to our health education activities and corporate communications. This oversight ensures that we speak with a common voice and helps us to share resources efficiently and effectively.

Fundraising Department

WCRF UK’s fundraising programmes include extensive direct mail, individual giving, community fundraising, events and campaigns, trusts and legacies.  WCRF UK is a member of the Fundraising Standards Board and adheres to the Institute of Fundraising’s Codes of Practice.

Supporter Services Department

WCRF UK’s Supporter Services Department is vital in dealing with the back-end of our Fundraising programmes. The department also supports our Education, Communications and Science departments.  

Communications Department

The WCRF UK’s Communications department is responsible for raising WCRF UK’s profile across the country.  In September 2008, our Communications team was awarded the prestigious Best Healthcare Campaign of the Year by The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) for the media campaign and coverage secured around the launch of our Second Expert Report.

Education Department

The WCRF UK Education Department translates scientific evidence on food and lifestyle into positive, motivating and practical messages for reducing the risk of cancer and communicates these messages through various channels to our supporters, the general public, health professionals, children and other specific audiences. 

To hear what some of our staff think about working here, please read our Staff Testimonials.