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The need to provide high quality cancer care, research and treatment is increasing. Therefore, we offer support in these areas with our grant giving. Find out more on how to apply.
Weston Park Cancer Charity is here to care in every sense for patients and their families, helping everyone to live with and beyond cancer.
The objects of the Charity, as set out in our articles of association, are:
- to relieve sickness by maintaining, researching into and improving (whether by making grants or otherwise) oncological treatment of patients and in particular, but not exclusively, those attending Weston Park Hospital;
- to relieve persons with cancer and their carers and family by the provision of counselling, advice information and support services; and
- to further the charitable work of the League of Friends of Weston Park Hospital general and in furtherance of those objects but not otherwise.
Purpose of our grants
In addition to our own services, the Charity also awards grants to enable research, enhance treatment and provide support for people affected by cancer at Weston Park Cancer Centre and in the surrounding area of South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire and Bassetlaw.
Research grants focus on projects which fall under one of the following areas:
- Preventing cancer spread
- Bringing new treatments to the clinic
- Integrating modern imaging into patient care
- Improving quality of life and the cancer experience during and beyond treatment
Treatment and care grants focus on projects which fall under one of the following areas:
- Living well with and beyond cancer, especially reaching communities or demographics facing health inequalities
- Improving hospital services across the region and the environment at Weston Park Cancer Centre
- Projects led by or co-produced with people with lived experience of cancer
Hardship grants
What are they for?
To support cancer patients facing financial hardship.
Who can apply?
Our hardship grants are available for people living with cancer in South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw, even if you are not treated at Weston Park Cancer Centre; and for people who are Weston Park Cancer Centre patients, even if you do not live in the region.
Please speak to your clinical team about these grants and other options for financial support.
How can I apply?
Contact our healthcare team to discuss eligibility via email cancersupport@wpcancercharity.org.uk or give us a call.
Small grants - up to £1,500
Small grants (£1,500 and under) are reviewed by the Small Grants Panel, an internal panel of charity staff from across the departments. They have been delegated authority to make the final decision on these grants.
Our application process is open and transparent, and will be communicated to applicants at all stages.
Unsuccessful applicants will be given the reason for the outcome; however the Board’s decision is full and final and may not be appealed.
What are they for?
Our small grants can be used for any project that benefits people in our region affected by cancer. Projects may be to enhance treatment within the hospital, provide other forms of support in the community, or to fund a small research project.
Who can apply?
Anyone with an idea for a project. Applications are accepted year-round.
How can I apply?
Contact us – email grants@wpcancercharity.org.uk or give us a call to discuss your ideas and request an application form.
Training and development grants - up to £1,500
What are they for?
These are designed to support Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (STH) staff to attend courses and gain skills which will improve their ability to care for patients affected by cancer.
Who can apply
Any Sheffield Teaching Hospitals employee.
How can I apply?
Contact us – email grants@wpcancercharity.org.uk or give us a call – to discuss ideas and request an application form.
Treatment and care grants
What are they for?
Projects which fall under one or more of the following areas:
- Living well with and beyond cancer; especially reaching communities or demographics facing health inequalities.
- Improving hospital services across the region and the environment at Weston Park Cancer Centre.
- Projects led by or co-produced with people with lived experience of cancer.
What is the grant value?
No upper limit except our total budget.
How long is the grant for?
Up to three years.
How can I apply?
Contact us via email grants@wpcancercharity.org.uk or call us to discuss your ideas and request an application form.
Large grants - more than £1,500
Large grants (more than £1,500) are reviewed by the Grant-Giving Committee. The Committee is comprised of members with experience in the field, trustees, and patient representatives. The Committee make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees, who make the final decision.
Large research grants will also undergo external peer review by experts from national and international institutions. Applicants are invited to suggest reviewers or to request specific reviewers not be contacted. Applicants are given the opportunity to respond to reviewer comments.
What are they for?
Examples include exploring the effect of oestrogen on breast cancer treatment, developing a blood test for lung cancer, predicting treatment response in ovarian cancer, and improving head and neck cancer response to radiotherapy.