The Holistic Cancer Centre is crowdfunding
Iʼm raising £43,000 to Help Save The Holistic Cancer Centre for People Living with Cancer
- Wirral, UK
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Our Nurse-Led organisation provides life-changing holistic cancer care to thousands of patients. But with the loss of £43,000 in NHS funding, we face an uncertain future.
For 36 years, we have been a Nurse-Led organisation providing support for cancer patients and their families, offering holistic support to ease their journey. However, the NHS has decided to cut our annual funding of £43,000 - a third of our running costs - leaving our future uncertain. We need your help to continue providing essential care for over 2,000 patients who rely on us each year.
About Us:
Our charity bridges a crucial gap in cancer care by delivering over 9,000 free therapy sessions annually. These include holistic needs assessments, counselling and complementary therapies such as reflexology, yoga and tai chi. We are a dedicated team of 12 staff members and over 40 volunteers committed to improving the physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing of cancer patients and their families.
Why Your Support Matters:
The loss of funding will force us to reduce or stop the services that have transformed lives. Without us:
- Patients will face long NHS waiting lists for mental health support and counselling.
- Families will lose access to our safe space for emotional support and therapies.
- GP surgeries and hospitals will experience increased pressure.
We aren’t just a charity, we're a Nurse-Led service for those facing their hardest battles.
The Difference We Make:
“The premises offer a haven of peace, tranquility, and support. The services you supply are vital, helping those in need of physical support recover and relieving pressure on the NHS.” – Michael O’Callaghan
“The Holistic Cancer Centre has given Pete and I enormous support over the last 12 months, improving our physical and emotional well-being during this difficult time in our lives.” – Diane and Pete Jones
“The touch therapies create a safe space where people feel able to start talking, even if they initially didn’t want to talk to anyone.” – Dr. Geraldine Swift, Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Just one Band 7 Staff Nurse salary costs the NHS over £46,000 per year.
The £43,000 funding taken from us by the NHS allowed us to do so much more:
- Staff 4 nurses
- Employ 2 admin staff
- Staff 3 counsellors
- Staff 40 volunteers
- Employ charity shop staff
This funding enables us to deliver our Nurse-Led services that stretch far beyond what a single role could achieve. Without it, we lose the ability to provide these essential services that support countless individuals and families going through cancer.
How You Can Help:
Donate Today: Every contribution counts.
- £5 provides yoga, tai chi, art, reflexology or acupuncture session for a patient.
- £10 funds a counselling session to support someone’s emotional recovery.
- £100 delivers a full day of therapy by 2 therapists for multiple patients.
Share Our Campaign: Help us reach more people by sharing this page with your friends, family and on social media.
Set Up Your Own Fundraiser: Organise a coffee morning, a sponsored walk or your unique idea to support our cause.
Your Impact:
By donating, you will help us:
- Continue to provide our much-needed services free of charge.
- Support over 2,000 patients annually with holistic care that reduces stress, improves recovery, and eases the burden on the NHS.
- Ensure our charity remains a pillar of hope for cancer patients in our community.
- Enable us to continue providing, and surpassing, our annual delivery of over 9,000 care sessions.
What’s at Stake:
Without urgent support, we risk losing a service that has been a cornerstone of cancer care for over 36 years. This funding crisis affects not just our charity but also the thousands of lives we touch each year. Together, we can ensure no one is left without the care they need.
Thank You:
From all of us at the Holistic Cancer Centre, thank you for standing with us during this critical time. Your generosity means everything to the patients and families we serve.
Donate now and help save this vital Nurse-Led service.
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The Holistic Cancer Centre
Wirral, UK
For 36 years, we have been a Nurse-Led organisation providing support for cancer patients and their families, offering holistic support to ease their journey. However, the NHS has decided to cut our annual funding of £43,000, leaving our future uncertain.