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Young Lives vs Cancer

Impact Report 2024-2026: When cancer shows up, so do we

Young Lives vs Cancer's Impact Report 2024-2026, "When cancer shows up, so do we", covers the first two years of its strategy (2024/25 and 2025/26). Every day in the UK, 12 children and young people are diagnosed with cancer. In 2025/26 the charity supported 16,840 people directly and reached a further 23,576 (17,618 and 24,665 in 2024/25). Since 2024 it has provided 42,854 nights of accommodation across its 10 Homes from Home, delivered 7,834 grants worth £1.22 million for families struggling with the financial costs of cancer, secured £3.73 million in financial gains for families through its Welfare & Housing service and provided over £4 million in free accommodation.

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Young Lives vs Cancer (the operating name of CLIC Sargent Cancer Care for Children) has shown up for more than 60 years with personalised emotional, practical and financial support for children and young people with cancer and their families. Its model brings together social work, accommodation, financial assistance, welfare and housing advice and digital services, from diagnosis throughout treatment, and it works to create change across health, welfare and social care. It is a registered charity in England and Wales (1107328) and in Scotland (SC039857), also operating in Northern Ireland.

Key Metrics

16,840 people supported directly in 2025/26
42,854 nights of accommodation across 10 Homes from Home since 2024
7,834 grants worth £1.22 million for families struggling with the financial costs of cancer
£3.73 million in financial gains secured for families through its Welfare & Housing service
86% of people who used its services said its support helped them feel heard and understood

Key Outcomes

  • Over £4 million in free accommodation for children, young people and families since 2024
  • 69% of people who used its services said its support helped them feel less isolated
  • 67% said its support helped them feel able to get back on track with life after cancer treatment

Geography

UK-Wide

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