How your money helps

Right now we can only help two out of three families whose child has cancer. We need your help to be there… for each and every one.

Find out how the money you give, makes a real difference to children with cancer and their families.

£20 could pay for a CLIC Sargent Play Specialist to help a child prepare for and cope with treatment, by using models, toys and photos to explain what will happen. When a child is calm, treatment can be given more easily and can also be more effective.

£32 could pay for a day’s meals for a family of four staying at Malcolm Sargent House – our holiday home on the Ayrshire coast. The house offers family-centred breaks and specialist weekends for young people, siblings, and bereaved families. Everyone there is in a similar situation, making it easy for them to share feelings and experiences

£50 could pay for a CLIC Sargent Social Worker to be there soon after diagnosis, talking to a family one-to-one. Every family is different, so the social worker will assess their individual needs, and offer them appropriate support and services.

£90 could pay for a support group for brothers and sisters of children on treatment. A CLIC Sargent Social Worker will help them understand what is happening, talk about how they are feeling and share their experiences, which can help them cope during this time.

£100 could pay for a benefits advisor to help several families apply for state benefits. Cancer can have a huge effect on a family’s finances, but the benefits application process can be lengthy and complex, putting an extra strain on the family’s relationships and ability to cope.

£200 could pay for a Community Support Grant to help families meet the cost of any extra support they might need to maintain normal life – like childcare, home help, ironing, shopping and so on. This allows parents to spend more time at hospital with their ill child.

£300 could pay for a wheelchair for use in one of our Homes from Home, so children who are weak, tired, or disabled can spend time with their family while they’re having treatment in hospital

£400 could pay for accommodation for a family at a CLIC Sargent Home from Home for a fortnight. Here they can stay together within walking distance of the hospital while child is being treated, which is often many miles from their own home. If they are well enough, the child can stay there too.

£950 could pay for a specialist break for a bereaved family, allowing them to spend time together and with other bereaved families. Talking to people who understand, in a sensitive, supportive environment, can provide real comfort.