Cadent Foundation Community Fund

Shine a Light

Shine a light is a cancer support charity which operates throughout Coventry and Warwickshire. It provides a range of services to support families who are affected by childhood cancer; a counselling and play therapy service which is available for any adult or any child affected by cancer; and provide families bereaved of a child due to cancer. The charity operate a cancer support centre which is based in the centre of Rugby town, which provides the base for all of its services and offices. It also operate a community cafe and shop which opens to the public from Tuesday to Saturdays.

A Gift to Lift

A Gift to Lift was created in 2014 by a local Leicestershire girl, Alex Hopwood, when she herself was battling blood cancer. She started making headbands from her hospital bed to pass the time; going on to sell them to raise money so she could gift a fellow patient a 'lift'. Sadly, Alex lost her battle, but during her last days she handpicked a team of people to carry on A Gift to Lift and continue what she had so selflessly started. Now, A Gift to Lift provides wishes to patients who are going through blood cancer treatment and donates to Blood Cancer UK, to enable research into the disease with the aim of hopefully one day, finding a cure.

Scotty’s Little Soldiers

Scotty’s Little Soldiers is a charity dedicated to supporting children and young people, 0 to 25 years, who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces.

Inspired by the experience of Army widow Nikki Scott, following the death of her husband, Corporal Lee Scott, in Afghanistan in 2009. The charity, which was set up in 2010, provides support and guidance to hundreds of bereaved military children and young people throughout their childhood.

When a young person joins Scotty’s, they become a member and are supported until their 25th birthday. Whether it be one-to-one bereavement support, a respite break with their family, an opportunity to meet others in a similar situation, or access to extracurricular activities, Scotty’s is always there for its members to ensure they don’t feel alone.

So far this year, Scotty’s has supported over 680 children and young people. The charity has a long-term goal to be supporting over 1,000 bereaved military children and young people annually by 2030.

Amber’s Army

Amber’s Army was established to support families who have a child with a terminal cancer diagnosis, in memory of Amber Sheehy who passed away after years of fighting cancer, Amber lost her fight an hour before her 9th birthday. Amber’s Army was created to fulfil some of the most important aspects Amber’s parents encountered during Amber’s fight. ‘Creating Rainbows in the darkest of days’ was the intent of the charity, working with families to create lifelong memory making experiences for time when memories are all they have left, providing emotional support, and signposting families to other means of support.

The Nest Farm

The Nest Farm is a charity responding to the overwhelming demand for mental health support for young people in Suffolk. Based near Framlingham, The Nest offers day placements to teenagers and young adults up to the age of 25. Our young people will be involved in all aspects of running the farm; gaining new skills, increasing in confidence, and spending vital time away from the pressures of everyday life.

Butterfly Effect Wellbeing CIC

Butterfly Effect Wellbeing is a non judgmental charitable organisation. It is here to help support people with mental illness and suicidal ideation. It is here to help, listen, guide and signpost. It is not clinically qualified, but all staff/volunteers are trained in mental health first aid and suicidal awareness and are able to help guide people and keep them safe for now.

Butterfly Effect Wellbeing is here to support people while it waits for other services to fill that much needed gap. There are lots of groups and activities daily at the centre to join in with and definitely always a cuppa and an ear to listen.

Finnbar’s Force

Finnbars Force was set up in 2017 after the loss of Finnbar Cork to a brain tumour on Friday 5th August 2016, just five months after he was diagnosed. The charity provides support to families with children under 18 who have been diagnosed with brain tumours and childhood cancers in Norfolk , Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

The Finnbars Force Family Centre will help bring families of children with brain tumours and childhood cancers in Norfolk and Suffolk together, so they are able to receive both peer to peer and outside support. It will help meet the practical needs of those struggling with the cost-of-living crisis by hosting regular workshops, support groups, and events that bring families, caregivers, and community members together.

Wishes 4 Kids

Wishes 4 Kids was created to grant a wish for children and young people who are life limited, terminally ill, have experienced life-changing physical or emotional trauma or have suffered severe abuse. The Charity grants wishes for those of 18 years or below, living in Leicestershire or who are being treated in a Leicestershire hospital. There is nothing more amazing than a child’s face when their wish is being granted. To see the excitement overtake the suffering of a child is to see the real objective of a wish being achieved.

Cancer Active Recovery Support

Proudly supporting those receiving a cancer diagnosis through recovery and beyond. For many facing a cancer diagnosis, learning to live with and to manage their condition beyond treatment can be a daunting and challenging prospect. Cancer Active Recovery Support (C.A.R.S.) based in North West Leicestershire provides alternative ways to connect with others facing similar challenges, offering a supportive and informative network. The charity promote social, physical, and mental well-being through condition-specific programmes, workshops, support services, and activities. The charity support individuals on their road to recovery, enhancing their confidence, self-esteem and quality of life.

LOROS Hospice

LOROS is the Hospice for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. It's here to help anyone diagnosed with a life-limiting illness who needs specialist, expert care. The LOROS Hospice team works tirelessly, bringing skill, experience and commitment to every patient it sees. Because it only ever has one chance to get someone’s end of life care right. Through the charities dedicated support, it enables its patients to live the very fullest life they can, right up until their last day. Each year, LOROS Hospice cares for over 3,600 people.

Edgar’s Gift

Edgar’s Gift is an East Midlands based charity set up in 2010 in memory of Ben Edkins, who passed away following a year long fight with cancer. He was just 25 when he died after battling Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of muscle cancer. The charity was founded by Ben’s parents Julie and Neil Bradman, alongside Ben’s family and friends – all of whom Ben influenced and had a special and positive effect on their lives. Edgar’s Gift aims to raise money, which will enable it to provide special days out, unique experiences and luxury gifts for young adults aged 18-30 who are suffering from cancer.

The fundraisers at Edgar’s Gift work tirelessly in order to raise money. They organise events (large and small), from quiz nights, raffles and sponsored walks all the way up to football Games featuring ‘Legends’ of years gone by. Edgar’s Gift has links with local hospitals that make it aware of people who need help. Applications for help can be made by contacting Edgar's Gift. The charity strives to provide treasured/memorable gifts or positive experiences for families that are going through a tough time.

Havens Hospice

Little Havens provides specialist care and support for babies, children and young people living with complex or incurable conditions from Essex and the surrounding boroughs.

It works closely with a family and their health and social care professionals to ensure their care and support is the best it can possibly be, so the whole family can get the most from life, and make every day count.

Most of the babies, children and young people Haven's Hospice care for have conditions that limit their life expectancy, making it even more important for them and their families to make every day of their lives together count.

Its care includes everyone, to make sure the right support is there for its families, where and when they need it.

This care is provided absolutely free of charge.

Registered Charity Number 1022119.

NSPCC Camden

As the leading children’s charity in the UK, the NSPCC has been protecting children for over 100 years, with a clear and simple purpose: to stop abuse, keep children safe and give them the best possible start in life. Because childhood shapes who we become, and abuse never should.

The Dream Factory

The Dream Factory grant dreams for children and young adults from the age of 3 to 25 with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions and severe disabilities, and it does many end of life dreams too.

The charity has granted over 700 dreams since its launch in 2008. It has a very small team, every member of the team are very passionate and dedicated to The Dream Factory.

The Dream Factory is not government funded, so it appreciate all the donations and support it gets.

Claire House

Claire House Children’s Hospice helps seriously and terminally ill children make the most of the time they have however long or short that may be. By providing specialist nursing and end of life care, as well as emotional support Claire House helps families through some of the toughest times of their lives.

Jolly Josh

At The Jolly Josh Centre, it welcomes children and young adults aged 0-19 who live with complex medical needs and physical disabilities. It is not just a Centre; it is a haven of safety, support, and inclusivity.

The charities mission is simple: to provide a nurturing environment where children, their parents, caregivers, and siblings can thrive together. Through a range of play, social, and hydrotherapy-based sessions, it aims to enrich lives, foster connections, and empower everyone to reach their full potential. Join Jolly Josh in creating a community that embraces diversity, celebrates every achievement, and cherishes the journey of growth. Welcome to The Jolly Josh Centre – where inclusion knows no bounds, and where together it will CONNECT, SUPPORT and THRIVE.

Alfie’s Squad

Alfie's Squad supports children, and their families, who have been bereaved by suicide. It was set up by now 15 year old Alfie back in 2018, after he tragically lost his dad the year before when Alfie was just 8 years old. Alfie wanted to be able to connect with other children who were in the same situation as him. Unfortunately, there were no peer support groups anywhere in the UK, so Alfie decided to step up and sort it out himself. Alfie's Squad now provides in person support groups for children between the ages of 6-17 who have lost a loved one. They have also set up support groups for young adults between 18-25, as well as a parents/carer group. In addition to this, Alfie's Squad Online provides weekly support to children from across the UK. The main aims of Alfie's Squad are to reduce isolation and improve both self-worth and mental well-being in everyone who attends.

Red Street Scout Group

1st Red Street Scouts exists to actively engage and support over 90 local young people aged 6-14yrs in their personal development, to not only empower them to make a positive contribution to society, but to also provide young people with the confidence and ability to be the best that they can be.

The charity does this by teaching life skills that would not ordinarily be available for everyone locally, including everything from camping, rock climbing, water sports and orienteering to craft and playing team games, alongside helping to make a positive change in the local community.

St Giles Hospice

St Giles Hospice is a registered charity offering specialist palliative and end of life care, free of charge, for people living with terminal illnesses, as well as providing support for their families and carers. Its services are rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission.

Patients come from across the hospice’s catchment area, which ranges from Staffordshire to North Birmingham and surrounding areas.

Care is offered at the hospice's centres in Whittington and Sutton Coldfield, as well as in patients' own homes across the region.

St Giles Hospice spends close to £10 million a year providing its specialist services and, with up to 25% of this funded by the Government, it relys heavily on donations and income generation from the local community.

Help Harry Help Others

Help Harry Help Others is an independent cancer charity built through personal experience of cancer. It was created by Sheldon School boy, Harry Moseley, who at the age of 7 was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. Through his inspirational bracelet idea, Harry was crowned Britain’s kindest Kid for his entrepreneurial spirit which, in the last two years of his life saw him raise over £750,000 for research before he lost his battle with cancer age just 11 years old.

Following Harry’s passing, in 2012 his mom Georgie decided not to waste the legacy Harry left and so made HHHO a registered cancer charity to address the many gaps and improve support for those affected by cancer.

The charity has 3 funds: HelpCURE – funding vital research, HelpCOPE – giving grants to families suffering financial hardship and HelpCARE – a unique drop in cancer support centre that offers over 20 services on site, supporting adults and children that are affected by cancer.

Supporting over 1400 families, HHHO supports cancer patients, relatives, carers or friends with everything outside of treatment that someone may need from a home from home setting.

The charity does not receive any government or NHS funding and Georgie is responsible for creating the vision and keeping the charity going.

Black Country Women’s Aid

Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) listens, supports and cares.

BCWA supports women, children and men affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence, stalking and modern slavery from all over the Black Country.

Their unique ‘one front door’ approach helps victims become survivors. Someone only has to tell their story once to access what they need from advocacy, counselling, accommodation, benefits, job and education advice, wellbeing and life skills support.