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 18 and over who were diagnosed with cancer before the age of 30, whether they are currently in treatment or living beyond cancer.

Our new Objectives:

To provide free therapeutic wellbeing holidays and secure online support services for individuals aged 18 and over who were diagnosed with cancer before age 30 and are either living with or beyond cancer. Eligible beneficiaries must be resident in the United Kingdom or Ireland or receiving treatment in hospitals within these countries. The charity aims to enhance physical and mental wellbeing by reducing isolation and providing empowering experiences through these services. Where appropriate, accommodation may be extended to one companion, such as a spouse, sibling, or person of similar age, to support the beneficiary’s participation in the therapeutic holiday program.

This change comes in response to feedback from our beneficiaries, staff and stakeholders, many of whom told us that their need for support doesn’t end when treatment does or when they turn 30. We’ve listened, and we’re evolving to ensure that no young person whose experienced cancer feels left behind.

Our mission remains the same: to reduce isolation, improve wellbeing, and provide empowering experiences to those affected by cancer at a young age. This update ensures we can continue doing just that – more effectively, inclusively, and sustainably.

Thank you for standing with us as we grow to meet the changing needs of our community.