Macmillan believe that everyone deserves high-quality cancer care—no matter who they are or where they live. But right now, too many people face unequal experiences across the UK. That’s why the're inviting community organisations to help change that.
They're launching the Macmillan CARE (Culture • Agency • Respect • Equity) Grants Programme, a new pilot initiative to support community-led projects that challenge inequality and reimagine cancer care.
They're offering grants of £50,000–£150,000 to voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations with a track record of tackling health inequities and co-designing impactful solutions.
Projects should focus on one or more of these key areas:
- Cultural Responsiveness: Making cancer care more sensitive to diverse cultural needs
- Shared Decision Making: Empowering people to actively participate in their care
- Dementia-Friendly Cancer Care: Supporting those living with both cancer and dementia
Up to £1.5 million is available in this first round.
Application Deadline: Friday, 23rd January 2026.
Further information and how to apply, can be found on their website:
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/macmillan-funding-grants/care-grants
If your organisation is ready to lead change, they'd love to hear from you.