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Macmillan supports groups with training, grants and resources, to help groups develop.
Star up grants are available to anyone who wants to set up a support group for people affected by cancer, or to develop a newly established group that has been running for no more than a year. You can apply for up to £500 to fund any core costs that will help to set up and run your group. Applications are assessed on a monthly basis.
Start-up grant application guidance [PDF, 150kb] |
Start-up grant application form [PDF, 315kb] |
Developing grants are available to established groups who have been offering cancer support in their community for at least a year or more. You can apply for up to £3000 to develop a group’s activities and resources. Grants are assessed three times throughout the year.
Closing dates for developing grants in 2010:
Developing grant application guidance [PDF, 189kb] |
Developing grant application form [PDF, 333kb] |
These grants are available to members of independent cancer support groups, community groups and small voluntary organisations. You can apply for up to £3000 to help with the costs of hosting or attending training courses, workshops, conferences and events that aim to either:
Applications are assessed on a monthly basis.
Training and conference grant application guidance [PDF, 162kb] |
Training and conference grant application form [PDF, 523kb] |
You can apply for a grant at any time throughout the year until 1 December 2010. Before completing an application form, please read the grant application guidance carefully to check your eligibility and to see what items and activities we will consider funding.
For more information about grant applications for cancer support groups please contact: resources@macmillan.org.uk| or call 020 7840 4936.
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 and members of self help and support groups can also apply for a Training and development costs grant to cover any associated costs.
For a full list of courses and course dates, visit our teaching resource website Learn Zone.|
To request a Training and Development grant application pack, please email resources@macmillan.org.uk| or call 020 7840 4936.
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.|
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, 2mb]|
Exchange is produced three times a year, please email Claire Alexander calexander@macmillan.org.uk| if you have a story or issue you'd like to see in the publication.
Macmillan has developed a series of Good practice guidelines to help you to develop your group. All four good practise guidelines are available here| , or you can order them free from Be.Macmillan| .
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.|
If you want to start a support group in your area, Macmillan can help with advice, training and grants.
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You can order free cancer information, resources and materials to promote your service, from Be.Macmillan.
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