How do I get help?
If you’ve been affected by cancer, a life-shortening illness or a bereavement, we are here for you.
How can I help?
Whether you volunteer, fundraise or donate, find out how you can help local people in need.
Gift your time
Volunteers help make us tick. Find out how your life experience can make a genuine difference to people’s lives.
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Real stories
There is no better way to describe the impact we can have on people's lives than through the words of those we have helped...
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Donate to us
Just over 90% of our income comes from people like YOU! Click here to make an instant difference today!
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CancerCare’s Early Diagnosis Campaign
Early detection is key to improving survival rates, as cancer, when caught early, doesn’t have to be a death sentence.
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Fundraise for us
From Bake Offs to boot sales, head shaves to sky dives. Our fundraisers go to extraordinary lengths to ensure we have the money we need to help our local communities, and we love you all!
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Play our Lottery
One of our most important regular sources of income, the CancerCare Lottery is a fun and easy way to help us raise vital funds.
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News & Events
Events
16 April 2025
Every Step Counts
Every Step Counts is a fun walking challenge with a heartfelt message. By taking on this challenge and fundraising, you take CancerCare one step closer to being there for everyone that needs us.
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02 January 2026
12 Fundraising Ideas for 2026: January
Make 2026 the year you give something back; the year you do something totally amazing for your local cancer and bereavement charity.
Each…
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22 December 2025
CancerCare’s 2025 Christmas Raffle winner announced!
Celia won £500 and a luxury M&S hamper in CancerCare’s 2025 Christmas Raffle...
03 March 2026
A Culinary Evening for CancerCare
Join us for an exclusive and intimate dining experience featuring some of Cumbria and Lancashire’s finest chefs.
17 April 2026
Take to the skies for an 11,000ft skydive with Team CancerCare!
Ready for the thrill of your life? Take on an 11,000ft skydive while raising money for CancerCare...
18 December 2025
Stronger Together: How Your Business Can Change Local Lives
There are many ways for your team to get involved and make a real difference. We hope you enjoy reading this guide and discovering how we…
17 December 2025
Waiting list due to high demand
CancerCare is experiencing a high demand for our services as of December 2025.
01 January - 31 January 2026
Dare2Dip Every Day January
A chilly charity challenge inviting YOU to plunge out of YOUR comfort zone for CancerCare!
16 December 2025
For The Lads
For The Lads, a night to listen, share and have open conversations about what really matters.
15 December 2025
Cancer support group in Kendal set to launch
A brand-new cancer support group in Kendal will launch on Tuesday 6th January 2026 from 10am to 12pm and will continue to run on a…
10 December 2025
Join Team CancerCare: registration for 2026 K2B and C2B walks now open!
Team CancerCare is now taking sign ups for the 2026 K2B and C2B walks. In 2025, over £18,500 was raised for the charity who support adults…
Our impact
1,975
People helped in 2024
16,670
Hours of therapy delivered in 2024
£1,900,000
How much it will cost us to run our four centres over the next 12 months