Cavendish Cancer Care join Weston Park Cancer Charity in charity merger

We’re pleased to announce that from Friday 28 February, we will be merging with Weston Park Cancer Charity in the next chapter of our mission to provide the very best cancer support for our communities.

We are honoured to form this larger, unified charity that will have a much greater and lasting impact on those facing cancer across our region.

As well as plans to develop and grow our services, under the name of Weston Park Cancer Charity, the merger will see us work together to strengthen the ability to fund critical cancer research, improve patients’ treatment experiences and support the development of cutting-edge technology at the Weston Park Cancer Centre.

The merger will also lead to the expansion of practical support services for those affected by cancer, including the continued provision of complementary therapies, counselling, and children’s services at our incredible Wilkinson Street site, all within its safe and supportive environment.

Both charities are firmly embedded within our communities, and alongside Weston Park Cancer Charity we are proud to have served the region for a combined 60 years.

Our shared mission is simple. To continue providing life-changing care and support for those affected by cancer across South Yorkshire, Bassetlaw and North Derbyshire.

Having worked side by side for many years, with several of our services already complementing each other, the merger will benefit from the outstanding healthcare expertise of both organisations.

The newly formed board of trustees will include representatives from both organisations, ensuring a smooth transition and continued commitment to improving the lives of everyone affected by cancer across the region.

Our amazing healthcare specialists, support team members, and volunteers have built important, long-standing relationships with the people who receive care and support at Cavendish Cancer Care. That’s why we want to reassure everyone that all staff and volunteers at Cavendish will be given the opportunity to transfer to Weston Park Cancer Charity.

There will be no immediate changes, and everyone will have the chance to contribute to the development of a new, combined strategy for the merged charity.

We will continue to honour the legacies and missions of both organisations by providing essential support to every person across the region affected by cancer and everyone receiving support will continue to do so with no interruption and all services will continue as usual.

David Grey, MBE, Chairman of Cavendish Cancer Care, said: “We are very excited about the opportunity to merge with Weston Park Cancer Charity which will allow us to continue the wonderful work our team have delivered to people affected by a cancer diagnosis in the region.

“Joining forces will enable us to work with the team at Weston Park to develop and grow our services, whilst maintaining the culture and model of care we have developed over the 30-plus years since the charity was formed by our founder, David Simons.

“We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to every single person who has fundraised and supported our mission for the past 30 years. Every single penny raised, hour volunteered and time dedicated is felt and nothing goes unnoticed.”

David Grey, MBE, Chair of Cavendish Cancer Care

“Now, as we step into this new chapter, we look forward to collaborating with our new colleagues at Weston Park Cancer Charity to create an even greater impact for the people in our communities.”

Emma Clarke, CEO of Weston Park Cancer Charity, will take on the role of CEO of the expanded charity.

She said: “We are delighted to share the incredible news of the merger between Weston Park Cancer Charity and Cavendish Cancer Care. Both charities are hugely committed to providing the very best care and support to those facing cancer.

“We have worked with the wonderful Cavendish Cancer Care for many years and by coming together as one charity, we can maximise our impact and better support our community.

Emma Clarke, CEO of Weston Park Cancer Charity

“I would also like to add that everyone receiving support will continue to do so with no interruption.”

Niall Baker, Chair of the Board of Trustees at Weston Park Cancer Charity, said: “This merger is a powerful step forward in our commitment to funding leading cancer research, and providing dedicated support services.

“We already know that one in two people will receive a cancer diagnosis in our region, an unacceptable statistic.

“Under our new, joined-up approach we will continue our pledge to do more for our patients and their loved ones.”

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For any questions regarding the merger please contact our charity team who will be more than happy to help.

For fundraising related enquiries please contact Kirsty White –  k.white@cavcare.org.uk 

For service or therapy related enquiries please contact Ann Hetherington – a.hetherington@cavcare.org.uk

For media enquiries please contact Laura Ross – l.ross@cavcare.org.uk