# Event Details - **Event Name**: MCRC Charity Showcase - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am – Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a special funders’ event on Wednesday 18th March 2026 as we celebrate MCRC's 20th Anniversary with a Charity Showcase!About this EventThis is your chance to connect directly with some incredible cancer charities - discover new funding opportunities, understand their funding priorities, and participate in engaging talks and workshops.If you are a researcher who wants to diversify your funding streams or learn more about how cancer charities are thinking and planning their funding, sign up using the link below!Please note, this is an opportunity for research teams to connect with charities and is not available to the general public.About the MCRC Charity ShowcaseThe MCRC is inviting a range of cancer charities to a funding day at the Oglesby Cancer Research Building. This event is one of the MCRC’s 20th Anniversary events, showcasing the breadth of our work at the MCRC.The event features a packed agenda where funders will introduce themselves and their work, explain funding calls and cycles, and help you understand their funding priorities and what their communities are saying.This event is aimed at academics and researchers who want to diversify their research and funding streams. It will be particularly useful for:· disease-site-specific researchers· academics who are applying for funding which is typically under £100,000Event Highlights and AgendaThe day is structured to maximise networking and learning. While the final agenda will be published closer to the date, you can expect:Charity showcase talks: Hear inspiring stories and impactful presentations directly from the leaders of the charitiesInteractive workshops: Deep-dive sessions on funding priorities, funding calls, and what individual charities are looking to see in applications.Networking sessions: Speak directly with charity leads and representatives to learn more about how you can partner with them going forward.Confirmed charitiesRuth StraussLeukaemia UKEve AppealCancer52The Christie CharityRegistration InformationThis event is FREE to attend. Please register in advance to secure your place. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/mcrc-charity-showcase/100001976618844172 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, charities, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Oglesby Cancer Research Building - **lat**: 53.4292965 - **long**: -2.2271800999999414 - **full address**: Oglesby Cancer Research Building, 555 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: MCRC Charity Showcase - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/e42c113ebd18419b144c9662b67857c903f4902d2e5480250004fa918bec2ba4-rimg-w1200-h651-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1766043121 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is MCRC Charity Showcase being held? - **A:** MCRC Charity Showcase takes place on Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am to Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Oglesby Cancer Research Building, 555 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing MCRC Charity Showcase? - **A:** MCRC Charity Showcase is organized by Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC), University of Manchester. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** MCRC Charity Showcase is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If MCRC Charity Showcase sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "MCRC Charity Showcase", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/e42c113ebd18419b144c9662b67857c903f4902d2e5480250004fa918bec2ba4-rimg-w1200-h651-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1766043121", "startDate": "2026-03-18", "endDate": "2026-03-18", "url": "https://allevents.in/manchester/mcrc-charity-showcase/100001976618844172", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Oglesby Cancer Research Building", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "555 Wilmslow Road", "postalCode": "M20 4GJ", "addressLocality": "Manchester", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "53.4292965", "longitude": "-2.2271800999999414" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us for a special funders’ event on Wednesday 18th March 2026 as we celebrate MCRC's 20th Anniversary with a Charity Showcase!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-13", "availabilityEnds": "2026-03-18", "validFrom": "2026-04-13", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/manchester/mcrc-charity-showcase/100001976618844172" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-13", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-13", "url": "https://allevents.in/manchester/mcrc-charity-showcase/100001976618844172", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC) University of Manchester", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/manchester-cancer-research-centre-mcrc-university-of-manchester/18468000" } ] } ] ```