Small grants
Our small grants (up to £1,500) can be used for any project that benefits people in our region affected by cancer.
About our Small Grants programme
We are proud to give small grants, worth up to £1,500, to projects and services that benefit people in South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire and Bassetlaw affected by cancer.
Applications are accepted all year round. Applications are reviewed monthly, generally the last week of the month.
Anyone whose idea or project meets our charitable objectives and have the intended purpose of supporting people impacted by cancer within our region.
You could work in Weston Park Cancer Centre or one of its affiliated sites including staff from both primary and secondary care sites. We also approve grants from a range of applicants including individuals, community groups, local businesses, universities and schools.
All small grants applications are reviewed by the charity’s Small Grants Committee, an internal panel of staff from different departments. The Committee have been delegated authority to make the final decision on grant applications by the Board of Trustees and CEO.
Our application process is open and transparent and will be communicated to applicants at all stages.
The committee generally meet monthly, and we aim to have a decision communicated to applicants within 6-8 weeks of receipt of the application. In some instances, this may take longer if further information is required.
If your application is approved by the Committee, we aim to provide grant funding as soon as possible to get your project started.
Our small grants are aimed at any project that benefits those affected by cancer across the region, which aligns to our charitable objectives and core goals: to enable research, enhance treatment and provide support for people affected by cancer in South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire and Bassetlaw.
To find out more, discuss your ideas and to apply for a small grant, please contact the team via email at grants@wpcancercharity.org.uk.
Current small grant projects
Feel Good Floristry
Join Lucy Ashton at Weston Park Cancer Charity and discover the joy and therapeutic power of floristry. Let’s escape, breathe, create, and laugh together.
Bereavement bags
We funded new bereavement bags to be given out at Weston Park Cancer Centre and the Palliative Care Unit at the Northern General, offering a more compassionate and dignified way to return a deceased person's belongings to their loved ones.
Woodland Wellbeing sessions
We funded a series of sessions aimed to encourage families who had been impacted by cancer, to spend quality time outdoors together doing nature based activities including den building, campfire cooking and fire lighting.
Rotherham Prostate Cancer Support Group awarded grant from Weston Park Cancer Charity
News of the grant comes as the UK marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Children's books
We recently awarded a grant to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals' Palliative Care Unit for special children’s books. These books aim to help parents, carers, and professionals support children during one of the hardest times in their life. They help families to start talking about death and loss. These conversations can be incredibly challenging, but they’re so important for children and young people.
New chairs for the Radiotherapy Department
The previous chairs had gone through their fair share of wear and tear. The new vinyl chairs are comfy, durable, and make the space feel welcoming for patients
Previous small grant projects
Sheffield Cancer Choir
Sheffield Cancer Choir is the first choir of its kind in Sheffield, supporting those affected by cancer and Sheffield's cancer hospital and services.
OutSwimming Cancer
OutSwimming Cancer is run by Chesterfield Borough Council and funded by Weston Park Cancer Charity. It provides free swimming sessions for people living with or beyond cancer.
