Grant Opportunity from Northern Cancer Alliance
Two new funds to support projects helping people affected by cancer are now open to applications, with more than £180,000 available in total.
The funding has been provided by the Northern Cancer Alliance and will be administered by Cumbria Community Foundation.
The Northern Cancer Alliance Prehabilitation Fund will provide innovation grants for charitable organisations to support cancer patients to be better prepared for cancer treatment across the North East and North Cumbria (NENC). Projects should improve cancer patients’ quality of life and outcomes, by promoting physical activity, better nutrition and emotional resilience.
Example projects could include providing cancer patients with access to fitness advice and practical support.
A total of £162,193 is available. Grants will normally be between £5,000 and £10,000 per organisation over 12 months. Partnership applications are welcome and larger grant awards may be considered. All applicants MUST speak with the Grants Officer before making an application. If your project is based in North Cumbria, contact Sarah Thomson on 01900 825760 or email sarah@cumbriafoundation.org.
The Northern Cancer Alliance Community Connectors Fund aims to address a gap in funding for grassroots community groups to provide local support for those living with and beyond cancer.
It will provide grants of up to £500 to existing or new community-based support groups to run activities for anyone living with and beyond cancer including carers, family and friends – for example, coffee mornings or drop-in sessions to support a better understanding of cancer.
Projects are expected to connect with their nearest Macmillan Cancer Support Centre and applicants MUST contact their nearest centre before applying. Details can be found online at mywellbeingspacenca.nhs.uk/need-more-help
A total of £20,000 is available from this fund.
Groups can apply for funding from both pots simultaneously but priority for the Community Connectors Fund will be given to small/grassroots organisations.
Of the £182,193 available, funding has been allocated as follows: North Cumbria £15,294; Northumberland, Newcastle, Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland, £93,410; North Tees, South Tees, County Durham and Darlington £73,489.
Applications should be received by 8 September 2024.
Andrew Copland, Northern Cancer Alliance Programme Manager, said: “The Northern Cancer Alliance is very excited to be working with the Community Foundations across the North East and North Cumbria, to support the work of the voluntary and community sector in relation to cancer.
“We hope that this initiative will contribute to building much needed capacity in our communities with the most health inequalities and build new and exciting links with our NHS Trusts to continue our mission of cancer transformation.”
Sarah Thompson, Grants & Programmes Officer at Cumbria Community Foundation, said: “We are delighted to be working with Northern Cancer Alliance to bring forward funding that will ultimately see increased support for individuals facing cancer and their families, friends and carers.”
For more information about the funds, visit cumbriafoundation.org/our-funds or contact Sarah Thomson on 01900 825760 or email sarah@cumbriafoundation.org.
Cumbria Community Foundation is working with County Durham Community Foundation and Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland to administer the funding across the North East and North Cumbria.
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NOTES TO EDITORS:
Issued by: Natalie Rutherford, Communications and Content Lead natalie@cumbriafoundation.org
Cumbria Community Foundation is a charity dedicated to meeting community need by grant aiding community and voluntary organisations in Cumbria. It was launched in 1999 and has given out more than £60 million in grant aid. It is an award-winning charity dedicated to improving community life by making grants to local charities. For further information visit: www.cumbriafoundation.org
Other contacts: Sarah Thomson, Grants & Programmes Officer at Cumbria Community Foundation sarah@cumbriafoundation.org.