Funding welfare

As well as funding research into childhood leukaemia, we also provide funding for welfare projects to help children and families who are going through the trauma of leukaemia right now.

A diagnosis of leukaemia is a devastating blow which sends families reeling.

It marks the beginning of a long and difficult journey, filled with trips to and from hospital, unpleasant and frightening medical procedures, worry, pain and distress.

Our research funding is an investment in children of the future. But for the children and families who are dealing with leukaemia today and tomorrow we provide funding for welfare projects to help them through their leukaemia journey.

Improvements at Great Ormond Street Hospital

In 2008 we completed our pledge to raise £2.4 million towards the much-needed expansion of the oncology and haematology facilities at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Work on the expansion is now complete. Children with cancer can now receive the very best treatment in the very best surroundings. Read about the Great Ormond Street Hospital redevelopment

Paul O’Gorman Lifeline

Paul O’Gorman Lifeline is helping impoverished, leukaemic children in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

Countries in these regions just do not have the facilities or the finances to provide the leukaemia treatments which are available in developed countries. Children in these countries are dying of a disease which is potentially curable.  

Find out how Paul O’Gorman Lifeline helps these children

Other welfare projects

We have supported the development of patient facilities in leading hospitals around the country, including Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, Christie Hospital in Manchester and Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.

We have also supported a number of community based initiatives – including children’s hospices and other organisations which offer help to the family outside of the hospital setting.

Find out more about these grants