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We’re a national charity based in Dorset
Please note, our office address and telephone number has changed:
Youth Cancer Trust
The Factory
Advanced Healthcare Centre
Peverell Avenue East
Poundbury
DORCHESTER
DT1 3WE
Telephone: 01305 584064 Email: admin@yct.org.uk
Find out more about our new holiday location HERE
At the heart of Youth Cancer Trust is our value of ‘empowerment’ — we strive to equip young people with the strength, confidence, and support they need to overcome challenges, build lasting friendships, and embrace life with hope and resilience.
Our mission statement:
- To help reduce isolation amongst young cancer patients
- To help improve confidence amongst young cancer patients
- To help improve wellbeing amongst young cancer patients
- To provide a sense of normality
- To encourage healthy / outdoor activities
Meet people like you! Youth Cancer Trust provides online support and free therapeutic wellbeing holidays for young people (over 18 and diagnosed before the age of 30) living with and beyond cancer, from anywhere in the UK and the Irish Republic, or who are patients of any UK hospital.
If you would like to book a holiday, please complete our application form
Please don’t feel alone – Youth Cancer Trust is running a secure online group for young cancer patients and those with late effects from having had cancer as a young person. If you would like to join the group, please email us.
The online group offers support, fun activities such as cookery and quizzes, peers who understand, and activities to help promote wellbeing, such as Yoga and meditation.
Holiday groups are made up of similar ages.
We are now based at Manor Farm Barn and adjacent cottage Churn House. Both are located on the private land of a working farm with good access for those with mobility challenges. Between the 2 buildings is a courtyard patio area with a heated swimming pool and a large games room.
If you have any queries about our services, please email us.
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Important Update: Evolving to Meet the Needs of Our Community
Youth Cancer Trust has updated its charitable objectives to better reflect the long-term needs of the young people we support. Moving forward, our services, including free therapeutic wellbeing holidays and secure online support, will be available to individuals aged...
Youth Cancer Trust receives £18,100 from The National Lottery Community Fund!
🎉 We’re thrilled to share that Youth Cancer Trust has received an incredible £18,100 grant from The National Lottery Community Fund! This funding will help us provide therapeutic wellbeing holidays for young people (aged 18+, diagnosed with cancer before 30). These...