Grants for adults with cancer

There are charities that can offer grants and information about grants to adults with cancer and their families.

Charis

Charis gives access to many products and services that can support people who need them the most. The website has a shop function which is a simple and easy to use platform. It helps you to find the support you need. Charis has partnered with:

• other charities

• local authorities

• housing associations

• companies

Scheme providers include:

• Utility Warehouse

• Scottish Gas

• E-ON next

• EDF

• Park Homes Warm Home Discount

• Rebel Energy Warm Home Discount

Contact details

Phone: 01733 421 021

Turn2us

Turn2us is a national UK charity that gives practical help to people who are struggling financially. It helps people find financial support such as welfare benefits and charitable grants. The website has:

• a benefits calculator

• a search tool for finding funds that might be able to give you a grant or other types of help

• a tool to look for a local adviser to help you with advice on personal benefits or grants issues

Turn2us also has its own national grant programmes, as well as financial help for people in need in Edinburgh. You can find more information on their website.

Other resources

For a complete list of charities offering grants, ask for this book in your local library:

The Guide to Major Trusts 2025/26

Ian Pembridge

18th edition

Published by the Directory of Social Change, September 2024

ISBN 9781784821197