How we support your group

Grants for groups Back to top

We have launched a new grants programme to replace our Helping You Help Others and Inclusion User Involvement grants for groups and individuals who support people affected by cancer or campaign to improve cancer care.

What sort of things can I apply for a Supporting You to Help Others grant for?

• Start up costs for a Self-help and Support group
• Development applications e.g. for groups to expand and extend their reach for both Self Help and Support and User Involvement
• Combined applications for those that include Self Help and Support and User Involvement.

Who can apply for a Supporting You to Help Others Grant?

• People affected by cancer in groups or individually
• Other groups, such as voluntary organisations, community interest companies, community groups, social enterprises
• Health and social care staff, information and support staff in partnership with people affected by cancer.

Where can I get advice?

You will find all the information you need in the guidance notes|. Please read them carefully before you fill in the application form|.
We strongly recommend you contact your local Macmillan Involvement Coordinator (MIC) at the earliest opportunity to discuss your application. Find your nearest MIC|.

Your MIC may not be able to respond immediately therefore please allow plenty of time before the application deadline date:

Submission deadlines

	Submission deadline	Grant panel meeting	Decisions issued
Round one	28 February 2013	22 March 2013	13 April 2013
Round two	30 April 2013	24 May 2013	15 June 2013
Round three	28 June 2013	25 July 2013	16 August 2013
Round four	30 August 2013	26 September 2013	18 October 2013
Round five	31 October 2013	27 November 2013	18 December 2013

Contact our Inclusion team on 020 7840 4936 or resources@macmillan.org.uk| to request a copy of the new grants guidelines or download them|.

Training and courses Back to top

Macmillan offers a number of training opportunities to help you and your group develop and make positive changes. We aim to bring people together to share experiences and to help them obtain practical and emotional support.

All workshops are free to attend. For a full list of courses and course dates, visit our teaching resource website Learn Zone| or email resources@macmillan.org.uk|.

Resources and materials for cancer support groups Back to top

Handbook for self-help and support groups

This brand new resource is designed for anyone who is setting up or running a support group. It covers everything from forming a committee to promoting your group – and it also includes lots of handy information about legal issues, money matters and training opportunities. This handbook replaces the previous Good Practice Guidelines.
Order your free copy from Be.Macmillan|.

Be.Macmillan

Did you know you can order all of our resources, publications and leaflets for free from Be.Macmillan? You can also create posters, flyers and other materials to help advertise your group. Visit Be.Macmillan to find out more.|

Exchange newsletter

Macmillan's Exchange newsletter is for people interested in self help and support and improving cancer care. Featuring stories about cancer support groups and what people around the UK are doing to change cancer services, you can download the latest version here:

Download Exchange, [PDF, 9.1mb]|

Exchange is produced three times a year, please email exchangenewsletter@macmillan.org.uk| if you have a story or issue you'd like to see in the publication. 

Who to contact for more advice Back to top

Macmillan's Involvement Coordinators can provide advice, information, support and training and tell you how to apply for grants to help develop your group. Find your local coordinator here.|