Macmillan provides grants for groups and individuals who support people affected by cancer or campaign to improve cancer care.
What sort of things can I apply for a Supporting You to Help Others grant for?
• Start up costs for a Self-help and Support group
• Development applications e.g. for groups to expand and extend their reach for both Self Help and Support and User Involvement
• Combined applications for those that include Self Help and Support and User Involvement
Who can apply for a Supporting You to Help Others Grant?
• People affected by cancer in groups or individually
• Other groups, such as voluntary organisations, community interest companies, community groups, social enterprises
• Health and social care staff, information and support staff in partnership with people affected by cancer
How much can be applied for?
• Start up costs (for a new group, project or activity which has been running for less than 12 months at point of application) - up to £500
• Development costs (for a group, project or activity which has been in existence for 12 months or more at the point of application) - up to £3000
Next deadlines:
30 August 2014
31 October 2014
For further information and to apply, visit: www.macmillan.org.uk/HowWeCanHelp/CancerSupportGroups/HowWeSupportYourGroup.aspx, or contact 020 7840 4936, or email: [email protected]