Financial support

Do you need a financial hand?

Many families find that cancer can put their finances under strain. That’s why we offer CLIC Sargent Care Grants to help ease the pressure.

CLIC Sargent Care Grants

Money may seem unimportant when a child is diagnosed with cancer. Yet, as well as coping with the emotional stress, many families soon find that cancer brings financial strain too. Unpaid leave from work, after school care for siblings and travel are the most common costs.

That’s why we offer CLIC Sargent Grants of £150 to help with immediate financial needs. Exceptional Grants. Community Support Grants and Compassionate Grants are also available to some.

Any family with a child or young person (aged 24 or under) who is receiving treatment for cancer or palliative care is welcome to apply. We’re committed to helping everyone who needs us, so we don’t use means testing.

Help and advice

CLIC Sargent care professionals will also help families to find out what state benefits are available to them, and our specialist benefits advisors can even help with applications (call the Helpline on 0800 197 0068 for this service).

How do families make an application?

All applications for grants need to be made through a CLIC Sargent Social Worker or healthcare professional. For further information, please contact CLIC Sargent’s Grants Manager on 0208 752 2800, or email grants@clicsargent.org.uk

How long does it take for a cheque to be issued?

Our aim is to respond to each request and send a cheque within two or three days at the most, because we recognise the urgency of such needs.