Royal Cornwall Hospitals Clinical Oncology and Cancer Care Appeal
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £500,000
- Applications
- Existing partners only
- Decisions
- As needed
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Royal Cornwall Hospitals Clinical Oncology and Cancer Care Appeal
Established around 2000 in tandem with the opening of the Sunrise Centre in Truro, the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Clinical Oncology and Cancer Care Appeal is a UK-registered charity with a clear mission: to support world-class cancer care for Cornwall's remote population. It does this by funding advanced radiotherapy equipment, facility improvements, and staff bursaries for research, education, and innovation.
The charity is grounded in patient-centred excellence and a strategic partnership with the NHS, acting as a bridge between community philanthropy and hospital needs. Its funding character is defined by an unwavering, long-term commitment to one NHS department, allowing it to adapt rapidly to clinical innovations and concentrate its impact on the county's main oncology hub.
What Royal Cornwall Hospitals Clinical Oncology and Cancer Care Appeal funds
The Appeal funds clinical cancer services exclusively within the Oncology Department at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. Priorities include radiotherapy machines, CT scanners, surface-guided radiotherapy systems, and enhancements to treatment environments. It also supports professional development for oncology staff through bursaries for research and education.
All funded work serves Cornwall's remote and dispersed population, focusing on precise, less invasive treatments and improved outcomes. The charity's support has evolved from initial capital co-funding to ongoing backing of oncology advancements, always directed at the needs of the county's main oncology hub.
Who can apply
This is not an open grant funder. The charity does not make grants to external organisations or individuals; instead, it supports internal projects within the Royal Cornwall Hospital's Oncology Department. As a result, applications are only possible through existing partnerships with the department, and unsolicited approaches are not accepted.
The beneficiaries of the Appeal's work are adults and young people with cancer in Cornwall, their families, and the local NHS workforce. There are no faith-based restrictions on who can benefit from the services funded.
What Royal Cornwall Hospitals Clinical Oncology and Cancer Care Appeal doesn't fund
The Appeal does not fund external organisations, groups, or individuals, and it avoids generalist or unrestricted funding, core costs, and any activities outside Cornwall. Its support is strictly reserved for internal projects at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, focused on clinical cancer services.
How they like to fund
The charity's funding style is partnership-based. It works exclusively with the Oncology Department at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, providing both capital co-funding for equipment and ongoing support for staff development. It does not accept unsolicited applications, and its long-term commitment to a single NHS department allows it to respond flexibly to emerging clinical needs and innovations.
How much does Royal Cornwall Hospitals Clinical Oncology and Cancer Care Appeal 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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals Clinical Oncology and Cancer Care Appeal
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Clinical Oncology and Cancer Care Appeal 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 as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Royal Cornwall Hospitals Clinical Oncology and Cancer Care Appeal provide?
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Clinical Oncology and Cancer Care Appeal typically provides grants of £1,000 - £500,000.
Where does Royal Cornwall Hospitals Clinical Oncology and Cancer Care Appeal fund charities?
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Clinical Oncology and Cancer Care Appeal funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Royal Cornwall Hospitals Clinical Oncology and Cancer Care Appeal accept unsolicited applications?
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Clinical Oncology and Cancer Care Appeal does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Royal Cornwall Hospitals Clinical Oncology and Cancer Care Appeal?
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Clinical Oncology and Cancer Care Appeal 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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