Clatterbridge Cancer Charity
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clatterbridgecharity.orgAbout Clatterbridge Cancer Charity
Clatterbridge Cancer Charity is the dedicated philanthropic arm of The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust, serving Merseyside and Cheshire. Established in 1996 and fully independent since July 2023, the charity is guided by compassion, evidence-based progress, openness, accountability, and a patient-centric ethos. Its mission is to enhance cancer care beyond standard NHS provision, funding state-of-the-art treatments, clinical trials, and wellbeing initiatives that directly improve diagnosis, treatment, and recovery for patients, families, and staff across the Trust's sites.
What Clatterbridge Cancer Charity funds
The charity funds pioneering research across all cancers, including pancreatic and breast cancers, and invests in innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence for prostate radiotherapy. It supports expanded counselling and palliative care, mental health and fitness coaching, creative wellbeing activities, and home-based care. All funding is directed to internal NHS-linked initiatives, patient services, and partnerships aligned with the Trust's regional focus on Merseyside and Cheshire, specifically its sites in Wirral, Liverpool, and Aintree.
Who can apply
Funding is exclusively reserved for projects and teams within The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust. Beneficiaries include adults, children, families, and staff connected to the Trust. The charity does not accept unsolicited applications from external organisations or charities. There are no income or size restrictions specified for Trust-linked initiatives, but all proposals must align with the charity's patient-centric ethos and regional focus.
What Clatterbridge Cancer Charity doesn't fund
The charity does not fund unrestricted grants or external organisations outside the Trust. It does not accept unsolicited applications from external charities or groups, and all funding is reserved for internal NHS-linked initiatives within Merseyside and Cheshire.
How they like to fund
The charity exclusively supports projects that are aligned with the Trust's regional focus and internal innovations. It does not accept unsolicited applications; instead, funding decisions are made internally. The charity prioritises value-for-money and measurable outcomes, directing all funds to internal NHS-linked initiatives, patient services, and partnerships.
How much does Clatterbridge Cancer Charity give?
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Clatterbridge Cancer Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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How much funding does Clatterbridge Cancer Charity provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Clatterbridge Cancer Charity directly for current funding levels.
Where does Clatterbridge Cancer Charity fund charities?
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Does Clatterbridge Cancer Charity accept unsolicited applications?
Clatterbridge Cancer Charity does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Clatterbridge Cancer Charity?
Clatterbridge Cancer Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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