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Charity Grants

Grants for adults with cancer

Some charities and organisations offer grants and information about grants to adults with cancer and their families. Grants are usually a one off payment that does not need to be paid back.

Charis

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

Contact details

Phone: 01733 421 021

Read more on the Charis website

Turn2us

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.

Read more on the Turn2us website

Other resources

You can get advice and more information about grants and how to apply for them from:

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

Grants for children with cancer

There are charities that offer grants to families of children with cancer.

Ex-services organisations

There are charities that offer financial support to current and former members of the armed services, and those who make their living at sea.

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