Barnsley Round Table to fuel local Weston Park Cancer Charity bus service for next three years

Barnsley Round Table, a men’s social group, has pledged to fuel one of Weston Park Cancer Charity’s free transport service buses for the next three years.

The group’s generous support kicked off with a £3,700 donation – which will cover fuel costs for our Barnsley bus service throughout 2025. Barnsley Round Table will be making similar donations in 2026 and 2027.

Since launching in 2021, our free transport service has taken over 10,000 people to and from appointments at Sheffield Teaching Hospital sites.

In total, Weston Park Cancer Charity buses have covered 97,913 miles and helped patients to attend 8,243 appointments!

The service, which is powered by volunteer drivers, provides safe, reliable transport for passengers in Barnsley, Rotherham, and Chesterfield.

Barnsley Round Table’s support

As well as raising money for local charities and organisations, Barnsley Round Table runs social activities and meet ups for men aged 18 to 45.

Jonny Brown from Barnsley Round Table, said:

"We are delighted to be covering fuel costs for Weston Park Cancer Charity’s Barnsley bus for the next three years.”

“We know how important the service is to people in our area, and we’re proud to play a part in it. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended our bonfire charity event and made this donation possible.”

Kane Feek, Patient Transport and Support Officer at Weston Park Cancer Charity, said:

“Last year alone, our free Barnsley bus service made 482 return journeys and took 1,888 patients to 1,492 appointments.

“We’re so grateful for the Barnsley Round Table’s fantastic donation. By fuelling our Barnsley bus, they will directly support thousands of local people who are living with cancer.”

Weston Park Cancer Charity helps people across the region to live with and beyond cancer. We provide emotional, financial, and practical support and care for people at every step of their cancer journey.

Find out more about our free transport service at: westonpark.org.uk/transport-service