Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity
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- Typical grants
- £200 – £1,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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latchwales.orgAbout Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity
Established in 1982 by parents and clinicians who recognised the unmet needs of children, young people, and families facing cancer or leukaemia in Wales, the charity's mission is to enhance quality of life through family-centred, unconditional support across the entire cancer journey. Guided by values of empathy, dignity, responsiveness, and inclusivity, it is distinctive for its embedded partnership with the NHS and direct service delivery via hospital-based staff. The charity takes a holistic approach, addressing emotional, practical, and financial burdens, ensuring no family faces childhood cancer alone. It focuses exclusively on those treated at the Paediatric Oncology Principal Treatment Centre at the Children's Hospital for Wales in Cardiff.
What Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity funds
A wide range of bespoke assistance is funded for eligible children and their immediate families, including siblings, across Wales. Support includes free hospital accommodation near the treatment centre, social work services for advocacy and benefits access, bereavement support, group activities, and holidays. The charity also provides specialist equipment, facility enhancements, and occasional research and policy work. Grants are made to cover travel costs, lost income, and household expenses, all tailored to individual family needs. Every aspect of funding is designed to ease the practical and emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis, with the family’s wellbeing at the centre.
Who can apply
Children and young people under the care of the paediatric oncology team at the Children's Hospital for Wales in Cardiff, and their immediate families including siblings, are eligible provided they live in Wales. There are no income thresholds or entity requirements; eligibility is based on medical need and family circumstances. Applications are not made directly by families or organisations — instead, Latch social workers identify and request support on behalf of qualifying families. The charity does not accept unsolicited applications from other charities or organisations.
What Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity doesn't fund
External projects and unrestricted or core funding to other organisations are not supported. The charity’s direct-to-family model means it only assists families of children treated at the Cardiff oncology centre, so cases involving treatment outside Wales are not eligible. Third-party applications for general charitable activities are not considered.
How they like to fund
Support is delivered directly to families through the charity's own hospital-based staff and social workers. Funding is needs-led and tailored to each family's situation, covering both practical items and ongoing costs as circumstances require. The charity does not accept unsolicited applications from organisations; all support is arranged by Latch's clinical team.
How much does Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity
Latch Welsh Children's 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.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
What you can do here
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity provide?
Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity typically provides grants of £200 - £1,000.
Where does Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity fund charities?
Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity accept unsolicited applications?
Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity?
Latch Welsh Children's 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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