Skcin are the UK’s leading skin cancer awareness charity dedicated to the prevention and early detection of both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer through educational intervention for public benefit. Our mission is to save lives and unnecessary suffering by preventing skin cancer for our future generations, improving prognosis through early detection and reducing the significant burden skin cancer places on the NHS.

Skin cancer is the most common and fastest rising cancer in the UK. 1 in 4 males / 1 in 5 females will be diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer and 1in 36 males / 1in 47 females diagnosed with melanoma during their lifetime. Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer is now one of the biggest killing cancers in the 15-34 age group. Yet, 90% of all skin cancer cases are preventable and if detected, diagnosed and treated early, 98% curable.

Education is key to combatting the disease and saving lives.

From primary and pre-school education to ‘training eyes to save lives’ across hair, beauty and healthcare industries, Skcin are committed to developing and delivering strategic intervention, driving life-saving education into the hands and hearts of communities nationwide.