Our Impact

Willow is the only national charity working with seriously ill young adults aged 16 to 40 to fulfil uplifting and unforgettable Special Days.

Since 1999 Willow has fulfilled more than 17,000 Special Days for young adults living with life-threatening conditions such as cancer, motor neurone disease, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy and Huntington’s disease.   For some their Special Day is the opportunity to return some normality to their lives. For others it is the last chance to fulfil a dream. But for all, at what is the most difficult of times, a Special Day can lift spirits, reunify families and be a source of strength when it’s needed most.   Founded by former Arsenal goalkeeper and TV presenter, Bob Wilson and his wife Megs, Willow is a lasting memorial to their daughter, Anna, who died of cancer aged 31. Anna’s love of life and the enriching experiences of her own Special Days were the charity’s inspiration.   

  Trekstock gets young adults in their 20s and 30s moving again physically, socially and psychologically after cancer has stopped them in their tracks 

"Our Vision: to help young adults with cancer in the UK to thrive with, through and beyond a diagnosis of cancer. 

Our mission: every day in the UK 34 young adults is diagnosed with cancer. Young Trekstock exists to ensure that no young adult in the UK faces it alone.

Why we are needed: Most people take moving into their 20s and 30s for granted, however every year in the UK more than 12,500 young adults are told they have cancer. 

We feel more strongly than ever that this group of young adults need and deserve an organisation dedicated to providing information and support programmes to help them deal with the emotional and physical impact of cancer and to help get them moving again once treatment ends. Trekstock delivers practical and social support programmes tailored to the needs of young adults, to give them a better chance of living well through and beyond cancer. 

All of our programmes are developed in collaboration with the people we support and work to improve their physical and psychological wellbeing, and their quality of life and provide them with the tools they need to get moving again through and beyond treatment. 

Psychological wellbeing, physical activity and social support are the most common subjects that our Trekstock community tell us they need support with. Therefore, we work hard to provide a range of holistic support to meet the variety of needs of young adults with cancer. 

The Little Princess Trust provides free real hair wigs to children and young people, up to 24 years, who have lost their own hair through cancer treatment or other conditions.

We have a trusted network of salons, and wigs are fitted at an approved salon closest to you. We start by matching as closely as possible to the natural hair colour. Because it’s real hair, the wig can be cut, curled, or straightened to match an original look — or to create a new style.  In 2016, thanks to the huge efforts of our fantastic fundraisers, we were able to begin funding academics and organisations involved in researching the causes of paediatric cancer.  When The Little Princess Trust first began, we hoped for a day when there would no longer be a need for an organisation like this. We hope, by funding research, to one day make this a reality.        

BaggyTrousersUK is a cancer charity based in the North West of England, it was founded by Jack Broadley in 2014. 

After going through his own experience of testicular cancer at the age of 21, Jack decided to take on this challenge to embark on a journey that would inspire him to helping others that have been affected by the illness that he’d once had. 

Jack felt an inherent urge to make a difference in the lives of males affected by testicular cancer and that, with the charity being run by a survivor, he could get the message across to others by the telling of his experience.

As a charity we deliver a number of different services, we raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of testicular cancer, actively promoting the benefits of early detection and encouraging males to visit their GP if they detect any of the signs or symptoms.

We provide financial and peer support to men who have been directly affected by testicular cancer via telephone, email, social media and a monthly peer support group.

Poppy was first diagnosed with Leukaemia at 15 months old and has relapsed 3 times. She is now 5. 

She has had a wide range of treatments including CAR-T and is now placed onto a pallative care scheme to ensure she maintians a good qualkity of life over quantity. 

She is still receiving regular treatment and is living life to the fullest - attending gymnastics and football sessions weekly!

On the week beginning March 17th 2025, Poppy had results back from routine checks...she was CANCER FREE! Whilst everyone including Che and Jordan knows this may not be a forever thing, it's still huge and shows her body is still fighting. She's forever got our full support!

She is also now expecting to become a big sister!! She's loving life and we can't wait to continue to give support to her, Che and Jordan, Jude and her soon-to-be little brother ♥️

Go Poppy The Brave 🦁🧡✨

"All About Us: We are the first breast cancer charity in the UK to solely create awareness amongst young people, with the aim of instilling the knowledge and tools they need to get to know their bodies. We like to talk about a serious message in a light-hearted way, empowering people to start healthy habits for life.

Our Vision We want everyone to have the best possible chance of surviving breast cancer. Ideally we want to live in a world where all breast cancers are diagnosed at the earliest stage possible, at which treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher.  Although our main focus is on breast cancer education, we also instigated the #RETHINKCANCER Campaign, as we strongly believe young people should be taught about all cancers and how to lead healthy lives from a young age.   

Our Mission To ensure all breast cancers are diagnosed early and correctly by…  Encouraging you to check your boobs and pecs regularly from a young age. Educating you on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer. Empowering you to seek advice from a doctor if symptoms persist."

Macmillan cancer support because cancer can affect your life in so many ways, we do whatever it takes to give people the support they need.

"Get support when you need it. We know cancer can affect you physically, emotionally and financially. We're here to help. We have an online community for people affected by the same cancer to talk and share their experiences and ask an expert any questions.

Find out about the different types of cancer A- Z, including symptoms, tests and read more about the different cancer treatments and drugs, and get help with treatment decisions.