Areas We Fund
Here at Velindre Cancer Charity, we are proud to support the life-changing work of Velindre Cancer Services. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, fundraisers and supporters, we are investing in impactful projects and services that go beyond NHS funding. Our goal is to support patients and families at every step of their journey, ensuring that everyone at our Hospital of Hope receives exceptional care and achieves the best possible outcomes. By investing in supportive care services, empowering Velindre’s staff to become future leaders, funding innovative technologies, and driving forward transformative research and clinical trials, we are making a real difference to those affected by cancer in Wales and beyond.
Patient and Family Supportive Care and Wellbeing
With your help, we fund essential supportive care and wellbeing services at Velindre. These services provide a lifeline to patients and families facing the wide-reaching impacts of a cancer diagnosis. We are committed to continually investing in these services to ensure exceptional care for all. Our existing services include wig vouchers for those experiencing hair loss, pastoral and spiritual care services and staff roles dedicated to patient support and welfare rights advice.
Your support also funds 100% of the children’s resources at the centre, as well as therapeutic services like clinical psychology and counselling, complementary therapies and an Arts in Health programme. By supporting us, you give patients the emotional, physical and practical support they need throughout every step of their cancer pathway.
Developing Leaders of the Future
As the Hospital of Hope, our staff are at the heart of what we do. Your support allows us to invest in their growth, providing opportunities, specialist roles and innovative projects that drive excellence in cancer care. By funding research roles, professorships and study opportunities, we enable our staff to lead ground-breaking projects and service improvements that directly benefit patients. We fund initiatives like the Velindre Oncology Academy, which offers cancer-specific education to the entire cancer workforce across Wales.
We also fund 50% of the clinical nurse specialists at Velindre. These experienced nurses are a vital resource for patients and their families, providing clinical and compassionate care, whilst driving innovation and ensuring effective multidisciplinary communication across teams. Together, we are empowering Velindre’s staff to become future leaders in cancer care and ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients and their families.
Ground-Breaking Research & Clinical Trials
Every year, we invest £1 million into pioneering research and clinical trials, providing hope to patients and their families. By supporting Velindre to collaborate with research centres, universities and other specialist hospitals, we ensure that patients directly benefit from the latest advancements in cancer research and new treatments, whether it’s by extending the time they have with their loved ones, reducing their side effects or transforming their treatment outcomes.
Together, we will put Velindre and its patients at the forefront of cancer research in Wales—working towards a future where we achieve victory over cancer.
Cutting-Edge Equipment, Environments and Technologies
Your support helps to fund cutting-edge equipment, enhanced environments and innovative new technologies that deliver the latest treatments and care to patients, as well as improving their experiences at the centre. By funding spaces like a patient garden and a dedicated family room onsite, we create comfortable and peaceful sanctuaries so patients and their loved ones can spend much-needed quality time together—offering comfort, dignity and support during challenging times.
