Financial support and cancer
The amount of financial support organisations and charities offer varies. Some help with day to day expenses. Others may make a contribution towards particular costs.
Some charities might ask for a nurse, doctor or social worker to refer you. This simplifies the process so the charity can arrange your support as quickly as possible. Every case is different, so you can contact the charity directly if you’re not sure if you qualify for a grant.
Charis gives access to many products and services that can support people who need them the most. The website has a shop function which is a simple and easy to use platform. It helps you to find the support you need.
Charis has partnered with:
other charities
local authorities
housing associations
companies
Phone: 01733 421 021
Turn2us is a national UK charity that gives practical help to people who are struggling financially. It helps people find financial support such as welfare benefits and charitable grants. The website has:
a benefits calculator
a search tool for finding funds that might be able to give you a grant or other types of help
a tool to look for a local adviser to help you with advice on personal benefits or grants issues
Turn2us also has its own national grant programmes. You can find more information on their website.
Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity providing grants for low income families raising children or young people who are:
disabled
seriously ill
Family Fund:
gives grants to families on a low income for items they may not otherwise be able to afford
offers services to help parents and carers achieve the outcomes they want for their child and family
provides families with ways to share their experiences, so it can help others in the long-term
Phone: 01904 550055
Young Lives vs Cancer offers support to children and young people with cancer and their families. They:
can help with day to day support through social workers, a Live Chat on their website and Facebook groups
give financial support through grants, welfare advice and a benefits calculator
have a Home from Home service with houses in the UK where your family can stay while your child is in the hospital
have a team of professionals who work with teenagers to support them in returning to school after treatment. And also support them in their social lives
give bereavement support to help young cancer patients and families prepare for death
do research and campaign for policy change
Phone: 0300 330 0803 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)
You can get advice and more information about grants and how to apply for them from:
a hospital or community social worker
For a list of charities offering grants, ask for this book in your local library:
The Guide to Major Trusts 2025/26 Ian Pembridge 18th edition Published by the Directory of Social Change, September 2024 ISBN 9781784821197
Last reviewed: 09 Apr 2026
Next review due: 09 Apr 2027
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