Who we are

Every day 10 families are told that their child has cancer. Diagnosis often comes as a shock. Treatment usually starts straightaway and can last up to three years.

As the children’s cancer charity, CLIC Sargent is there… with clinical, practical and emotional support, every step of the way.

What do we do?

• We are here to help as many children and young people as possible survive cancer and make the most of their lives
• We help the whole family cope with the trauma of cancer, life after treatment and, in some cases, with bereavement
• We make sure that young people with cancer and their families can speak out about their needs and get involved in how we meet them

Our history

CLIC Sargent was formed in 2005 after a successful merger between CLIC and Sargent Cancer Care for Children. Both had a rich history of excellent care and support and together we are stronger and more effective providing more for more children and young people with cancer and their families.

• Sargent Cancer Care for Children - founded in 1968 by Sylvia Darley OBE as a lasting memory to the late Sir Malcolm Sargent.
• CLIC - Cancer and Leukaemia in Childhood  - founded in 1976 in the South West by Bob Woodward following the death of his young son to cancer.

Charity milestones

• 1975 - Sargent funds first Sargent Care Professional at Alder Hey Hospital, Liverpool
• 1981 - CLIC opens first Home from Home - CLIC House, Bristol
• 1994 - Sargent develops work with young people and the first teenage group stays at Malcolm Sargent House
• 2001 - £1 million CLIC ward opens at Bristol Children’s Hospital
• 2005 - Spends £8.2 million on Services as CLIC Sargent

Registered charity number 1107328 and registered in Scotland (SC039857)