Our charity partners
We partner with other charities who share our mission of supporting children and young people with cancer and their families. Click the links below to find out more about our partners and see how they can support you.
If you're being supported by Young Lives vs Cancer, we can help you navigate through the different partners we have and signpost you to other organisations and charities that can offer support.
For children and families
For ages 8-24
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust inspires young people aged 8-24 to believe in a brighter future through sailing and outdoor activity. For many young people, picking up from where they left off before cancer is not possible – when treatment ends, the Trust’s work begins.
Through the Trust’s sailing and outdoor adventures, young people have fun, gain a new sense of purpose and self-worth, rediscover independence, and feel optimism for the future. They realise what they are capable of again – physically, mentally, and socially – and stop feeling like ‘the only one’. They start to re-establish their place in the world and can believe in a brighter future.
For ages 0-24
Supershoes is a registered charity that provides unique customised gifts for children and young people who are receiving treatment or palliative care for a cancer diagnosis in the UK. The gifts provided are hand-painted, customised Converse trainers. These gifts:
- promote wellbeing
- encourage mobility
- remind the child of who they are and the things that they love
- make the child feel special and strong and help to restore their confidence.
Muslim Bereavement Support Service (MBSS) is a national charity that provides bereavement support to women (aged 18+) from the Muslim community through befriending, religious guidance, practical support and written resources.
The religious guidance is provided in accordance with the Qur’an and Ahadeeth, with advice on prayers and other religious aspects, but support is also offered with practical steps following the death of a loved one. Female volunteers can provide face-to-face or telephone support in multiple languages on a one-to-one basis or in small group sessions. MBSS also organises events such as bereavement walks, art therapy workshops and family sport sessions.
For young people
For ages 13-24
Teenage Cancer Trust’s care and support is life-saving in more ways than one. As well as providing the very best clinical care, they do everything they can to make sure cancer doesn’t stop young people living their lives, during treatment and beyond. Because that’s what getting through cancer looks like.
For ages 8-24
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust inspires young people aged 8-24 to believe in a brighter future through sailing and outdoor activity. For many young people, picking up from where they left off before cancer is not possible – when treatment ends, the Trust’s work begins.
Through the Trust’s sailing and outdoor adventures, young people have fun, gain a new sense of purpose and self-worth, rediscover independence, and feel optimism for the future. They realise what they are capable of again – physically, mentally, and socially – and stop feeling like ‘the only one’. They start to re-establish their place in the world and can believe in a brighter future.
For age 20+
Shine is the only UK charity that support adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s who have experienced a cancer diagnosis. Shine’s mission is to help every adult in their 20s, 30s and 40s deal with everything that their diagnosis brings, before, during and after treatment, and to welcome them into their community.
For ages 13-24
Teens Unite Fighting Cancer supports teenagers and young adults, aged 13-24, who are overcoming cancer and the ongoing challenges it brings. However long it’s been since you were diagnosed, Teens Unite will support you through free activities and stays away from home, where you can meet others your age in a similar situation who understand what you’re going through.
For age 20+
Trekstock is the UK’s only charity providing physical and mental wellbeing services for those in their 20s or 30s diagnosed with, living with and surviving any type of cancer.
Trekstock’s support includes the RENEW Exercise Programme, Lifting the Lid event series (exploring topics such as sex, friendship and mental health), Navigating Menopause Programme, in-person meet-ups and much, much more.
For ages 0-24
Supershoes is a registered charity that provides unique customised gifts for children and young people who are receiving treatment or palliative care for a cancer diagnosis in the UK. The gifts provided are hand-painted, customised Converse trainers. These gifts:
- promote wellbeing
- encourage mobility
- remind the child of who they are and the things that they love
- make the child feel special and strong and help to restore their confidence.
For age 18+
Alike is an online social app and dedicated space for people aged 18 years and over with a cancer diagnosis, both on or post-treatment.
“Living with cancer can be lonely. Speaking to others who have been there, done that, and worn the unflattering hospital gown makes all the difference. That’s what the Alike app is for. It’s a place to share, connect, vent or show off (if that’s your thing). Whatever you need to do, whenever you need to do it, we’re here.”
OUTpatients is a national charity specialising in supporting people from the LGBTQIA+ community affected by cancer. They work to help patients, survivors, partners and caregivers feel welcome and supported in cancer services. Their mission is to transform cancer care into a more inclusive environment with peer support, education, and bespoke resources.
For professionals
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group is a leading children’s cancer charity and the UK and Ireland’s professional association for those involved in the treatment and care of children with cancer.
Over the last 40 years, CCLG has played a key role in the major improvements in survival rates and the standards of care for children so that over 80% of children are now cured. They are the central hub for childhood cancer through the specialist expertise of our members.
TYAC are a specialist network of professionals who treat and care for teenagers and young adults with cancer.
TYAC’s strength lies in the knowledge and understanding that teenagers and young adults have different and specific needs to children and older adults, and require age-appropriate care.
They are working hard to break down barriers and fight for change for all teenagers and young adults with cancer.
Other charities we work with
You may also find the below charities helpful: