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We are pleased to be able to now start looking to arrange our Childhood Cancer Support Groups on a face-to-face basis, and outdoors fundraisers events are resuming. Our latest Zoom meetings included a trip to “Zoo Paradise” led by Captain Fantastic. A jam packed...

Between 2nd March and 7th July, Bonnie Lysandrou, along with her daddy and her sister Brook took on the challenge to walk 100 miles in memory of Orlagh Keane, who Bonnie met (and loved) when they were both receiving treatment on Tiger Ward’s paediatric shared oncology...

On Sunday 4th July, a very special charity football tournament took place at Tooting and Mitcham United Football Club to celebrate the end of cancer treatment for young supporter, Brodie Burgess. Brodie especially wanted the match to be in aid of The Chartwell...

The charity fair in loving memory of Sophie Powell was held at the Bickley and Widmore Social Club on Sat 26th June. The weather was fine for a fun filled afternoon and included a BBQ, tombola, raffle, face painting, bouncy castle, a cake stall and other stalls. A...

As we now head into the summer months, progress is also heading in the same direction as works within the new oncology unit itself commences. Vital services including hot and cold water and ventilation are being installed and construction continues to develop the...

The leader of Croydon’s NHS has signed up for a gruelling physical challenge to raise funds towards a new unit for seriously ill children in Croydon. Matthew Kershaw, Chief Executive and Place Based Leader for Health in Croydon, will take part in the South Coast...

Despite Covid-19, an intrepid team of 15 cyclists gathered for the Annual Lily-Mae Sponsored Bike event over the May Day Bank Holiday Weekend in aid of The Chartwell Cancer Trust. Most of these cyclists only get their bikes out once a year, dust off the cobwebs and...

Renewing our support for pioneering gene-editing cancer research at Kings College London The Chatwell Cancer Trust is proud to support a Cell Culture Research Laboratory at King’s College Hospital since its inception in 2018.  With the long-term aim of developing...

As our worlds open up and summer comes ever closer, we are happy to report more positive news on The Lily Pad Appeal! Fundraising is going from strength to strength, boosted by the reopening of our charity shops and we’ve now passed the half a million pound mark –...

We are delighted to announce that our long-standing Croydon-based fundraising partner Natwest have confirmed their ongoing support for the last year of our Lily Pad Appeal. The Natwest team made a tremendous contribution in 2019 - raising over £11,000 towards the new...

Congratulations to Cllr Sherwan Chowdhury on his appointment as the new Mayor of Croydon and we extend our heartfelt thanks for his support for The Lily Pad Appeal as one of his chosen charities of the year. It is such an honour to be amongst the list of such...

This month we also welcome Lily Pad Appeal ambassador Nish Kumar back into the fold as he joins us again at Croydon University Hospital to visit the site of the Unit and shoot another promotional video with our young supporter and ex-patient Melissa. It is a pleasure...

We are delighted to announce that we’ve teamed up with Run for Heroes, a charity set up last year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic raising over £7 Million for NHS Charities, mobilising over 1.5 million people to get active and give back to society. This month-long...

Take The Captain Tom 100 Challenge to mark what would have been Captain Sir Tom 's 101st birthday. Do any challenge based on the number 100 just like Sir Tom when he walked 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday Walk 100 steps / Run 100 metres / Score 100...

SKYLA AND THE SNOWFLAKE FAIRY An enchanting rhyming children’s story for 0-5 year olds A sprinkling of fairy magic. A dusting of shimmering snowflakes. Meet Skyla, a little girl whose dream comes true thanks to the Snowflake Fairy. A beautiful insight into Skyla’s...

  A huge part of the fundraising we do is through our charity shops and we rely on the generosity of local residents and supporters. We are getting them ready for our planned opening from the 12th April. Our Chartwell Charities shops help us to raise vital funds...

  Towards the end of last year, we very sadly lost our cherished friend and long-standing supporter of The Chartwell Cancer Trust, Mr Prakash Sinha.  Prakash was a truly distinguished consultant surgeon and Medical Director for The Princess Royal University...

Plant Based Health Online, a new online healthcare service providing access to vital lifestyle first support, are putting together a pilot project to deliver plant based nutrition and evidence based lifestyle medicine to help cancer patients and those who have...

CHARTWELL FUNDING SUPPORT AT KING’S Our long-standing relationship with King’s College Hospital has enabled us to support a variety of departments and clinical teams to meet the needs of oncology patients and to continue breaking ground in research around cancer. We...

In Loving Memory of Michael Watts, aged 63 (5 March 1957 – 25 December 2020)   Loving husband and father, Mike Watts, after spending 12 weeks in hospital battling Lymphoma cancer, sadly passed away, peacefully with his family present on the 25 th December in the...

 (This picture of Stanley was taken before current lockdown rules.) Supporter Stanley Ridgewell took part in the Virtual London Marathon in September 2020 and raised £2,200 for The Chartwell Cancer Trust.  If that was not enough, Stanley decided to raise more funds by...

We are so proud to share the news that we have reached another major fundraising milestone for The Lily Pad Appeal transferring a further £100,000 to Croydon NHS Trust. This takes our total funding support to a massive £400,000 – the largest sum we have ever raised....

The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust is working together with local Children’s Charity Ada & Albert to launch a fashion boutique with a difference. The store, which was officially opened a week before Xmas by the Mayor of Bromley, offers a wide array of stunning...

The Chartwell Cancer Trust Lily Pad Christmas Raffle took place at 2.30pm today. Father Christmas was assisted by our very own Charlie Chartwell! 1st price £1,000 - raffle ticket no: 19318 2nd prize £500 - raffle ticket no: 05030 3rd prize £250 - raffle ticket no:...

WINTER WOOLLY FESTIVE FUNDRAISING FRIDAYS Bring a little magic and seasonal cheer. Let’s come together and get into the Christmas Team Spirit. Join our Christmas Jumper Day on Friday 11th or Friday 18th December. Encourage family, friends and colleagues by inviting...

  It is with profound sorrow that we share the tragic news of the passing of Mr Prakash Sinha, Consultant surgeon and Medical Director for the Princess Royal University Hospital and long-standing supporter of The Chartwell Cancer Trust. We are all shocked and...

Two weeks ago on Saturday 22nd August, local Biggin Hill resident, Paul Clark took on an incredible 24-hour cycling challenge. He succeeded in conquering the equivalent of climbing to the summit of Mount Everest 8,848m! Not only that, his fundraising effort climbed to...

We are delighted to share the recent announcement with you published by Croydon Health Services NHS Trust to mark the start of the construction work on the Paediatric Village at the hospital. We are so proud to be named as the key fundraising partner on this project...

Thanks to funds raised by our supporters, we were able to respond to an appeal from Professor John Strouboulis and the Research Team at King’s College Hospital last year and purchase specialist equipment needed to undertake a pioneering gene editing cancer research...

  Lily’s Lockdown Birthday: A new children’s storybook raising money for The Lily Pad Appeal. We are delighted to announce the publication of ‘Lily’s Lockdown Birthday’, a touching new children’s story book by author and illustrator Andy Stonehouse in aid of The...

Each and every one of us has felt the impact of the coronavirus crisis to some degree. We cannot overstate how difficult this time has been for the Cancer and Leukaemia patients who we support through our work. The virus is a deadly reality for these high-risk...

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Fully-qualified beauty practitioner and oncology massage therapist, Michelle Crowther, is offering complimentary Oncology Massage to those with cancer and recovering. Michelle said: “Cancer is very close to my heart and I would really love to give something back.” She...

Cancer patients from The PRUH, Orpington & Beckenham Beacon Hospitals are invited to attend a series of FREE Health and Wellbeing workshops throughout the year designed to look at diet and nutrition, physiotherapy and psychology. Mytime Active have set up a brand...

The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust is asking for your continued support to help our cancer families and medical communities during these difficult times. With us all remaining indoors and needing to order more goods online, one of the easiest ways you can help is...

Whilst fundraising is still ongoing towards the upgrade and refurbishment of the Endoscopy Department in The PRUH, the NHS has made some changes and has moved the department to another hospital, except for the cancer patient services. We are waiting further...

Research is a very important part of the fight to beat cancer and leukaemia. Towards the end of last year, we donated £20,000 - a significant contribution – to enable vital research to commence on working with cultured cells from patients and manipulating them with...

Valued supporter Diane Gething hosted an Early Warning Prosecco Party with friends on 20th February. Diane said: “It’s a great opportunity to get together with friends and support The Chartwell Cancer Trust at the same time”. Thank you Diane and we are pleased you all...

The Chartwell Cancer Trust’s Lily Pad Appeal is moving closer to its goal of £750,000, thanks to the amazing support of Croydon Council, local businesses and residents who tirelessly fundraised for the Appeal throughout 2019. Our first Great Croydon 5k Walk last year...

On Sunday 16th February, 35+ plus volunteers were all set to marshal at the annual Hell of the Ashdown Cycling Sportive organised by valued supporters the Catford Cycling Club. Unfortunately, due to storm Dennis, the event was cancelled. Although disappointing for...

In Loving Memory of... Nicholas Saunders Rosemary Thornton Sheila Astell Andrew McLoughlin Jackie Lewis

Trinity School kick-started their yearly support with a ‘Bollywood meets Hollywood Ball’ in November. It was a fantastic evening of glitz and glamour, roulette, music and dancing with a raffle and auction. This was followed by their charity Quiz Night on 7th March....

Trustee Natalie Reilly received a ‘Signature Aviation Charitable Giving Award and a cheque from the Signature Flight Team for various fundraising events held throughout 2019, including Tomek Kubiakowski’s run and bike ride, a family day, a Christmas event and car...

The Magic of AV1 – helping young patients to stay connected to school life, education, friendship and normality. The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust is the first UK charity to fund the life-changing No Isolation AV1 robots supporting young cancer patients to stay in...

Thank you: Chelsfield Station – Andy and Josie - for a successful charity day on Tuesday 26th November. Well done to Liz and Enrico for taking part in the Orpington Santa Dash on 8th December. Congratulations to Larissa Apsley for successfully completing the Royal...

Happy Birthday to Les Eames who celebrated his 70th Birthday Party on Saturday 28th October. 100 family and friends joined him at Bromley FC. Les said: “The party got off to a great start with England winning against New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup followed by...

The weeks running up to Christmas are always a busy time for The Chartwell Cancer Trust, the Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust and their army of supporters and volunteers, getting involved in a wide range of fundraising activities from spectacular Christmas pantomimes...

“What a fabulous time everyone had at The Great Gatsby Gala on Saturday!” said Trustee Bobby Beech following this magnificent evening on Saturday 30th November. “Guests really went to town getting into the ‘Gatsby Theme’, with some wonderful sparkling outfits complete...

The Chartwell Cancer Trust once again hosted a glorious charity dinner at the House of Commons. No other venue in the country is more steeped in history and instantly recognisable than the Palace of Westminster, home to both the House of Commons and the House of...

CCSG Update The Bromley Childhood Cancer Support Group had a Bear Making party at Emma’s Pottery Parlour in West Wickham on Sunday 20th October, which was a brilliant, fun-filled meet up. Everyone started by designing their bear’s t-shirt using fabric pens and there...

Everybody’s talking about it, your friends are using it, even your children know what it does, but you can’t get a firm understanding of the word and what its potential uses are. This is for you and anyone else who wants to understand what this word and plant really...

The Chartwell Cancer Trust are working with Bromley Lions Club to promote the Lions Message In A Bottle. Message in a Bottle kits are FREE and supplied by local clubs to members of the public, as well as to health centres, doctors’ surgeries, chemists and other...

  I can’t remember a time when I didn’t make 'stuff'; stuff out of clay or paper or paint or shells, rocks or toilet rolls, I’m not picky. I was blessed (cursed occasionally) with an incredibly artistic and crafty mother. She studied art and then like so many...

As with all workplaces, our operations here at The Chartwell Cancer Trust have been greatly impacted by the Coronavirus crisis but we will be working harder than ever to continue supporting major and local hospitals across London and the South East during this crisis....

  Through The Lily Pad Appeal, we have teamed up with Croydon University Hospital to raise £750,000 to create a new, state-of-the-art Children’s Oncology Unit at the hospital. This unit will ensure that the level and quality of care for all young people and...

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In memory of... Alexander Alexander Marshall Ruthie Snowsill Margaret Jean Stevens

We continue to receive wonderful donations from supporters in our local community, and of all ages! Thank you to 11 year-old Jessica for organising a charity car wash to raise money for The CCT. Her nan was a patient in the Chartwell Unit and she thought that because...

CLARKSON, WRIGHT AND JAKES We are delighted to report that CWJ are really on course with their fundraising campaign to purchase three AV1 No Isolation Robots. ‘Clarky’ and ‘Wrighty’ (see page 19 ) are in full swing and currently assisting two of our young cancer...

Nelson’s Pride, the Bromley branch of the Foresters Friendly Society, have again been busy raising funds for The Chartwell Cancer Trust and proudly presented Group Trustee, Barbara Field-Holmes, with a cheque for £600. Magic and coded mystery were the order of the day...

On Saturday 7th September, our Dragon Boat crew competed in the Annual Bewl Water Dragon Boat Festival. Once again, we had three boats entered: ‘Dad’s Navy’, ‘Laptops and Lipstick’ and ‘Beach Babes’. Thank you to Group Trustee and Captain Paula Cook, for organising...

We are delighted that our pop up Chartwell Charity Shop in Brixton, Acre Lane will be open for another year. The Charity Shop has grown since it first opened in December 2017. The shop, is run and managed by The CCT with the help of from wonderful team of volunteers....

We are delighted to report that design work on the Paediatric Village is progressing well. Building work is expected to commence early January. Phase One will be the building of the inpatient ward and short stay area, Phase Two will be Oncology and High Dependency,...

The Friends of The PRUH’s aim is to help improve everyday life of patients and staff in The Princess Royal University Hospital. The Charity responds to a wide range of requests, large and small, from medical, nursing and administrative staff, to the purchase of much...

Thank you to Hannah McKeown for taking part in the London to Windsor Bike Ride on Sunday 8th September. Hannah chose to take on this challenge as she had lost family and friends to cancer, most recently a lovely lady, Tracey, who she had worked with for many years,...

Michelle Simpson and Trustee Bobby Beech, were delighted to be invited to the St James’s Place Wealth Management ‘Harvest Moon Ball’ at The Grand Hotel in Brighton. We were one of three charities invited along as VIP guests, to highlight examples of charities that...

In November 2018 the Office of Tax Simplification released its report into how to simplify the inheritance tax (IHT) system. One of its main recommendations was the implementation of a fully integrated digital system for IHT and for changes to be made to the current...

Last year, Caroline Sheehan’s father, David Sheehan, sadly passed away after a three-year battle against cancer. He spent numerous visits in and out of the Chartwell Unit in The PRUH where they cared for him until the end. Caroline said: “I wanted to thank everyone in...

Despite the absence of the famous Red Arrows, spectators at this year’s Biggin Hill Festival of Flight were well entertained with an impressive line-up of displays, while the Airport paid homage to the WWII pilots and the brave men and women supporting them on the...

Well done to our wing-walkers who successfully roller-coastered their way around the skies in June and September soaring at the dizzy heights of 50-600 feet and speeds of up to 130mph! Our fabulous three were Norman Clark, Sarah Eastwood and Melanie Cogan. Sarah is no...

Congratulations to our June and September Skydivers who successfully jumped at the Headcorn Aerodrome in Maidstone. Our tandem teams bravely took to the skies jumping out at 12,000 feet! They were incredibly lucky to have such good weather, blue skies and mild winds,...

On Sunday 21st July, our wonderful runners united with thousands of others for an unforgettable experience in London this summer as they took part in the 2019 ASICS London 10k Run. The streets of central London once again played host to the popular London 10k Run,...

It was a glorious Indian Summer’s Day on Saturday 21st September, perfect for The Chartwell Cancer Trust’s VIP ‘Chartwell’ flying event, courtesy of Shipping and Airlines Ltd. It was a glorious Indian Summer’s Day on Saturday 21st September, perfect for The Chartwell...

As one of the world’s most iconic buildings, no other venue in the country is more steeped in history and instantly recognisable than the Palace of Westminster. This awe-inspiring location with its intricate façade, world-famous tower and breathtaking panorama set the...

Neil Smith, Manager of Bromley FC invited CCT’s Michelle Simpson to the Club on Thursday 29th August, where Michelle demonstrated the AV1 No Isolation Robot to the players and management team. They were very impressed to learn about the AV1 ‘No Isolation’ robots and...

The James Speller Lodge held their annual Ladies Night at Farleigh Golf Club on 21st September and their chosen charity this year was The Chartwell Cancer Trust. They chose to support The CCT as cancer is something that touches so many lives. Rachel Martin, who...

Thank you to Louise Preston for organising a garden party in August for The CCT. Earlier in the year, her best friend of 24 years was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia and received her treatment in the Chartwell Unit. Louise said: “The care by the staff was...

Our friends at local accountancy firm, Bells Accountants in Chislehurst have pulled out all the stops over the last few weeks. They not only took part in the Great Positive Path 5K Sponsored Walk around Crystal Palace Park on 29th September 2019 (which really was not...

“IKEA, Kate Moss and Croydon University Hospital – these are the three most important things in Croydon” Nish Kumar Croydon-born and bred, TV personality Nish Kumar is on a mission to transform cancer care facilities for Croydon’s young people by throwing his support...

On Sunday 19th May, Kevin Kingshott and 10 of his friends cycled 22 miles, much of it uphill, across the Southdowns in memory of his niece, Lily-Mae. All tradesmen by day but remembering little Lily-Mae and paying their respects. This yearly event was started by...

CCT Trustee, Bobby Beech, reports on another successful Gala evening on Friday 3rd May at Oakley House in aid of The Chartwell Cancer Trust. Bobby said: “Another fantastic night was enjoyed by over 200 guests at our ‘Black Tie and Diamonds’ Gala evening in May....

Hairy cell leukaemia gets its name from the fine, hair-like strands around the outside of the cancerous cells, which are visible under a microscope. It’s not known what causes hairy cell leukaemia. The condition most commonly affects people aged 40-60 and is more...

Congratulations to supporters Valley Primary School for their amazing efforts in reaching the target for  their Guinness World Record (GWR) attempt, by making in excess of 36,000 Pom Poms! The official count, by Guinness World Record officials and Adjudicator, along...

Thank you to the Bromley Little Theatre for allowing us to attend the charity preview production of ‘Loot’ in May. Our guests and the Chartwell Team had a thoroughly enjoyable evening and found the play extremely entertaining, whilst raising funds at the same time!

Thankfully, the sun shone brightly on the Kent Region Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club’s annual Summer Garden Party, hosted by JEC members Geoff and Lesley Waterman in their infamous party barn. But with live music and an outdoor BBQ for over 200 people, it was lucky we had...

Thank you to Tina and the O’Neill’s Bromley team for their continued support over the past year. They held a variety of fundraisers including a very brave Caitlin Burns wing-walking, bucket collections during the world cup games and a really fun ‘Tiki Night’ last...

We are delighted to announce that CCT supporters Laptops and Lipstick have nominated The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Charity as their chosen charity of the coming year, having supported The Chartwell Cancer Trust over the past two years, raising £4,500. Charlie...

Laura, is a full-time mum of two boys and is a fully qualified professional makeup artist. She volunteers her time to help women fighting cancer to advise on products, textures and application techniques that work best for them. She works and live locally and is able...

On Sunday 9th June, a team of 40 took part in the 5k Mud Monsters Obstacle Course. Four-year old, Jess Scott, was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma two and a half years ago and is currently being treated on Toni & Guy Ward, King’s College Hospital. Jess’s mum,...

FUNdraising magazine talks to Lee Lam of Lee Lam Consultancy Ltd about how and why she donates to charity through her business. Report by Barbara Field-Holmes Lee Lam’s beaming, warm smile puts you at ease as soon as she meets you and is soon chatting about her work...

Falconwood Golf Day Thank you to Lady Captain Kathryn Whitbread for nominating the Lily Pad Appeal as her charity for their Falconwood Charity Golf Day 2019. During the day’s fundraising efforts, a donation of £2,000 was received from a local independent charity. This...

Since the last issue we are pleased to report that Gillian Loughlin, Nidina Sewduth, Suzanne Murphy, Gillian Archdeacon, Priyanka Sharma, Odette Gordon, Alis Ahmedona and Aimee Thacker have all now successfully jumped – only after about three or four rescheduled...

The Palace of Westminster is one of the world’s most iconic buildings and the home of democracy. Wherever you are in the world, every time you switch on the television, you see the Palace of Westminster from the South Bank. Even from a distance you can see the...

The Great Crystal Palace 5k Positive Path Sponsored Walk on Sunday 29th September The Positive Path Sponsored 5k Walk is back! We are reaching out to local residents, businesses and community groups of all ages and inviting them to step out with us to show their...

Thank you to The PRUH for agreeing to sell CCT pin badges for a small donation in their main reception and in the Chartwell Unit. They will also be available at our forthcoming fundraising events. Contact the office on 01959 570322 or email...

Like many busy families, you find yourself struggling to squeeze in a full-time career between family meals, supermarket trips, after-school clubs and hospital trips. Writing a will is probably the last thing on your mind. There is always going to be something more...

Over 600 Croydonians of all ages and abilities arrived at Croydon’s Lloyd Park on Sunday 5th May for ‘The Great Croydon 5K Walk’ to raise money to help children with cancer in the Croydon area. This was the first ever large-scale fundraiser to raise money towards The...

On Saturday 22nd June, London Biggin Hill Airport hosted their 2nd Annual Sunrise Runway Challenge. The Saturday morning event – held in association with Biggin Runways Running Club – saw more than 200 participants gather at 5.30am to complete either a five-kilometre...

Good luck to valued long term supporter Ned Ailyan and his friends, Dominic Potts, Jason Saunders and John Haylett, who are taking part in a road trip and banger rally this month in aid of The CCT. The Two Ball Banger Rally is the ONLY car rally in Europe where all...

On Wednesday 10th of April, St. James’s Place Wealth Management were delighted to welcome The Chartwell Cancer Trust’s, Michelle Simpson, to their area meeting at Lingfield Park Racecourse. Senior Partner and representative of the St. James’s Place Charitable...

CCT’s Michelle Simpson presenting Grace Mansell with a No Isolation Robot, sponsored by Biggin Hill Social & Sports Club. Grace will be using it during the summer months in preparation for when she returns to her primary school in September. Thank you to our...

Continuing the coverage and promotion of the pioneering technology introduced by No Isolation with the AV1 Robot, The Chartwell Cancer Trust recently held an Awareness and Demonstration Evening at the Oakley House Banqueting Suite, Bromley Common. Report by Barbara...

Thank you to the WG Grace citizens Tuesday Club for inviting CCCT’s Gillian Mariner to play Bingo and collect a generous donation of £100.

Lauretta Wright, editor of Life In Orpington, organised a street party for Wellbrook Road residents in Orpington, which helped raise £100 for The Chartwell Cancer Trust. Residents pitched in to run stalls with face painting, cakes and refreshments, a raffle and a...

Congratulations to Sarah and Wayne who got married on Friday 26th July in sunny Malta. They are CCT supporters and used our new pin badges as wedding favours. Thank you for your support and we hope you had a wonderful wedding day, sending love!

Brave supporters climb over London’s O2 dome to raise money to support cancer sufferers, their families and the hospitals that treat them.                                     Report by Barbara Field-Holmes Sixty-one brave supporters, some who openly admitted that they...

On Tuesday 18 June, Oriana Chaplin shaved her hair off in support of her Dad who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Oriana said: “Dad has done so much for me, taught me some of the most important life lessons, and has always been by my side when I need him....

Well done and thank you to Tomek Kubiakowski for taking part in the two-day Nightrider London 2019 100k on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June. Prior to this Tomek took part in the Vitality 10k Run on Monday 27 May for The CCT. Tomek works for Signature Flight at London...

We are very pleased to report that Valley Primary School are making great progress with their Guinness World record attempt and have now made over 22,000 Pom Poms to date! During the February and Easter breaks, the school held Pom Pom masterclasses in The Glades which...

The Chartwell Cancer Trust are delighted to have been offered the following nine flights for Silent Auction prizes at our various charity events. 3 trips of 2 people in de Havilland Dragonfly G-AEDU (The Duchess) 3 trips of 1 person in Socata TB20 Trinidad G-OALD 3...

Recent evidence by Plant-Based Health Professionals UK, whose aim is to provide evidence-based recommendations for public policy on nutrition, diet and lifestyle, has shown that plant-based diets and the removal of processed red meats lowers the risk of contracting...

We are pleased that our oncology families are starting to use ‘Sophie’s Wish’ Lodge, on the Isle of Wight, especially now that the weather is getting warmer. Two families visited ‘Sophie’s Wish’ during the Easter break. They had a lovely time, enjoying the beautiful...

On Sunday 7 April, Coversure Insurance and Day Lewis Opticians hosted a sell-out fundraiser lunch at Shirley Park Golf Club, Croydon. Over 100 people came together for a sumptuous lunch followed by a parade of seven puddings – even some of the most enthusiastic...

The CCT’s pop up shop in aid of the Lily Pad Appeal has been a fantastic success and just gets better and better. Thank you to Margaret Barratt for donating all of the hand knitted ‘Peppa Pigs’, ‘Georges’ and Unicorns which flew off the shelves in a matter of days....

Cllr Yvette Hopley, Shadow Cabinet member for Health and Adult Social Care said: “The tragic reality is that child cancer has affected so many across Croydon – from the youngsters themselves to relatives, classmates and neighbours. Our borough is united in doing...

The annual Laptops and Lipstick quiz took place on 22nd March at The Bridge House Tavern, Penge. Congratulations to Emma Pyott’s winning team ‘Who run the World’. The CCT’s team ‘Charlie Chartwell’s Angels’ came a very respectable third and won the jackpot round too....

Warboar Games are long term supporters of The CCT and have held many fundraising events over the years, at their board game café and gaming store in The Mall, Bromley. On Saturday 9th March, Warboar hosted the X-Wing Hyperspace trial, which raised over £500 in aid of...

Michelle Simpson was invited to the Pratts Bottom Women’s Institute Spring Lunch on Thursday 4th April. The Pratts Bottom WI are keen supporters of The Chartwell Cancer Trust. Michelle said: “It was great to see so many familiar faces from both Pratts Bottom and also...

St Mark’s Church organises tea and coffee mornings every Saturday for various charities and on Saturday 9th February, it was the turn of The Chartwell Cancer Trust. The coffee morning was a great success. Lots of cakes and crepes were sold to a fantastic turn out of...

Fly2help is an aviation charity dedicated to raising the spirits of people, young and old, and has been organising Air Smiles Days for over 12 years. Five year old Pharrell and his family were nominated by The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust to spend an Air Smiles...

  Deva Yoga in Chislehurst is holding a special four-week course commencing Tuesday 21st May from 6.30pm - 7.45pm. Led by Nina Rashid who herself is in remission from Breast Cancer, the course has been specifically designed for anyone going through chronic or...

  Thank you to Deborah Attoe, who decided to have her very long hair cut in the salon where she works, Hollywood Heads in Biggin Hill, for charity on the 5th April. Deborah raised a fantastic £500 for The CCT and donated her hair (13 inches!) to the Little...

  The Chartwell & King’s magazine is supported by many wonderful advertisers, and it simply wouldn’t exist without them! The magazine is FREE for anyone to take away and you will find them in our local hospitals. They are on proud display in the main...

  Annual supporters, Clarkson, Wright and Jakes have raised enough money to purchase two AV1 robots for The Chartwell Cancer Trust. They have named the robots ‘Clarkie’ and ‘Wrighty’ and hope that it will not be too long to raise enough money to fund a third...

  Theodora Acha was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in February 2016 shortly before her 9th birthday. She was treated with six cycles of chemotherapy but relapsed shortly afterwards. Theo commenced treatment again in 2017 (another six cycles of chemotherapy and...

  For Orpington teenager Lewis Kelly, one of the young people involved in recent trials – the arrival of the AV1 robot has been a game-changing development in his treatment journey. In 2013 the world of Lewis Kelly and his family was turned upside-down when he...

  Isolation – a long shadow cast by cancer Treatment can leave patients with severely compromised immune-systems and highly susceptible to infection. Contamination carries the most critical risks and protective measures include extended periods of physical...

  On Thursday 7th February, Paul Major decided to take on the challenge of ‘Climbing Kilimanjaro’ to raise money for four local charities. The good news is that he made it to the summit and lived to tell the tale! Paul said: “I was completely out of my comfort...

  20 brave, possibly crazy, supporters were due to jump on the 6th April, but as per usual, the typical British weather put a halt to the proceedings. Despite patiently waiting for pretty much most of the day, not one single skydive took place and our...

  Thank you so much to Andy Bailey, Barry Whitehead and Ian French for taking time during the morning rush hour to organise a Chelsfield Station Charity Day on Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th April for The Chartwell Cancer Trust. This is the second year that they have...

    Congratulations to Ethan for running the Brighton Youth Race on Sunday 24th February. This has now become an annual event for Ethan and, this year, he decided to run in his onesie. Ethan raised an amazing £600 for The CCT! Well done, you have certainly...

  Thank you to our wonderful volunteers for giving up their time to help marshal at the Annual Hell of the Ashdown 107km Sportive on Sunday 17th February, organised by supporters the Catford Cycling Club. They were: Debbie and Abbie West-Kelsey, Kevin and...

Direct Line Group Digital Team to support The CCT for 2019 We are delighted that the Direct Line Group Digital Team have chosen to support The CCT for 2019. Back in July, two members of the Digital Team, Dan and Deepak took part in our team tandem skydive, along with...

Anal Cancer is a rare type of cancer that affects the anus (end of the bowel, and while only about 1,300 people are diagnosed with Cancer of the Anus each year in the UK, it’s worth knowing what the main symptoms are. The exact cause of Anal Cancer is unknown,...

Ana Barros-Wood has been volunteering at the Brixton shop since September 2018, coming into the shop on a Friday morning and creating calm and order from the preceding week’s donations with the help of our team of volunteers. Ana runs her own Feng Shui home...

The Toni & Guy Ward had a very special visit from The CCT Elves in December, who delivered Christmas presents to all of the oncology children being treated there. The CCT Elves also delivered a whole range of pyjama’s donated by the ‘Hospital Pyjama Collection’, a...

We are getting ever closer with our goal to help enhance and upgrade the Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Unit (POSCU) Toni & Guy Ward at King’s College Hospital. Work will be commencing to refurbish the cubicles on the ward. The CCT’s Michelle Simpson has spent a...

In November 2018 the Office of Tax Simplification released its report into how to simplify the inheritance tax (IHT) system. One of its main recommendations was the implementation of a fully integrated digital system for IHT and for changes to be made to the current...

Thank you to the Westerham Panthers U8’s for supporting The Chartwell Cancer Trust and we are delighted to see them sporting our charity’s logo. Team Coach Dan McCarthy said: “The boys look very smart in their kits and are super proud to be wearing them!”. We wish...

The Chartwell Cancer Trust’s first ever charity calendar was extremely popular among our supporters. Thank you Jill Moore for donating the stunning photographs. Jill has been a patron of The Chartwell Cancer Trust since 2012 and also volunteers her time to help The...

Last year, we were introduced to a special lady, Jodie Caygill Grigg, and her family. Jodie, 16-years-of-age, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2017. She bravely fought her battle with cancer and, in March 2018, received the good news that she was in remission....

IT’S TIME FOR CHANGE... ...SO LET’S DO IT OURSELVES It’s time for change in Croydon, it’s time for our children to have the facilities they deserve, it’s time for our Doctors, Nurses and their support staff to work in modern surroundings with the best equipment...

The Bromley Childhood Cancer Support Group were in for a real treat when ‘Red Watch’ invited them to visit Orpington Fire Station on Saturday 13th October. Following a very warm welcome and a quick briefing, the Group were split into two and given a ‘behind the...

100 YEARS OF JAZZ AND SWING ON SATURDAY 2ND MARCH   Come and listen to the fantastic sounds of local jazz band, The JPBB, accompanied by guest singer Paul Rhodes, at a charity concert organised by friends Adrian Bashford and Gary Castle, in aid of The Chartwell...

THE MAGIC OF AV1: The No Isolation Robot   Pioneering technology keeping young Cancer and Leukaemia patients connected to school life, education, friendship and normality as they undergo treatment. An estimated 35,000 children in the UK are battling long-term...

To accommodate all of our very special supporters we held two Christmas Dinners in the House of Commons in December -  Senior Trustee, Michael Douglas, welcomed guests on both occasions and introduced the speaking guests. After dinner, Michael gave us a brief history...

SOPHIE’S WISH Isle of Wight Lodge Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park, Bembridge is near the eastern tip of the Isle of Wight. It enjoys a breath-taking rural countryside setting, alongside a beautiful private sandy beach with glistening sea views. The beach affords safe...

On 24th November, we held our first Mistletoe Ball for the Lily Pad Appeal, kicking off the Festive Season in style! 140 guests enjoyed a fabulous 4 course dinner with Bucks Fizz reception and all-inclusive drinks at the Aerodrome Hallmark Hotel on the Purley Way and...

COOKIE MONSTER RUNNER! Good luck to Ethan who is taking part in the Brighton Youth Race on Sunday 24th February! Ethan, Trustee Michael Douglas’s grandson, runs for The CCT every year. It’s a one mile stretch along the seafront, extremely cold and very early! Ethan...

A VERY PROUD MOMENT AT THE BROMLEY BUSINESS AWARDS! The Chartwell Cancer Trust was thrilled to be selected as a finalist alongside some other amazing local charities at the Bromley Business Awards on Friday 30th November. We were delighted to receive the ‘Highly...

BROMLEY LIGHT SWITCH ON On Sunday 18 November 2018, The Glades Shopping Centre, Bromley held their Bromley Light Switch on. Shoppers in The Glades where entertained with songs by The Kentones and Courtney Noakes. A wonderful £420 was raised that afternoon, with thanks...

On Friday 23rd November, Trustee Bobby Beech hosted a Christmas Masquerade Ball at Farleigh Golf Club in Warlingham. It was a fantastic night raising £5,500 for The Chartwell Cancer Trust.   Bobby Beech reports…. Oh wow! What a great night we had! With everyone...

The unfortunate possibility of not being able to manage your own finances and affairs is a consideration that ought to be made by all. Although the thought of not being able to maintain independent self-management is an unpleasant one, addressing the possibility and...

On Sunday 7th October, valued supporters the Catford Cycling Club held their annual Hill Climb at Yorks Hill in Sevenoaks. Over 150 competitors took part, cheered on by hundreds of spectators. The 707 yard hill climb has an average gradient of 12.5% and two stretches...

On Thursday 6th September, valued supporters Coolings Garden Centre in Knockholt held a ‘Celebrate the Strictly Season with Len Goodman’. Everybody who attended had an enjoyable time listening and meeting Len Goodman to hear about his life stories. Coolings very...

Well done to Bill Chambers for taking part in the Tough Mudder London challenge on Saturday 29th September. Billy had originally planned to complete it in July, but he decided to delay until September due to the heatwave (no complaints!) but there just wasn’t enough...

Thank you to the RBS Bowls Club for raising £235 for The CCT at their Ladies Day in August! As you can see, they all had a great day. The Club also held a raffle from a recent bowls tour and raised a further £423, as well as other donations totalling almost £700.

Signature Flight Support based at Biggin Hill’s Airport has been providing all kinds of support to The CCT. Since June, the staff have volunteered their time to marshal at the Sunrise Sportive and came along to help The CCT Team at the ‘Air Smiles’ charity day on 17th...

The Chartwell Cancer Trust was kindly invited to attend a lunch at West Kent Golf Club on Sunday 23rd September held for the incoming Captain Patrick Donaghey. We were delighted that the new captain announced The Chartwell Cancer Trust as his nominated charity for the...

There are over 10,000 endoscopic procedures each year. With an increase in demand for these services, the Endoscopy Unit now has to make improvements to comply with National Standards. Medical Director, Mr Prakash Sinha, has supported The Chartwell Cancer Trust for...

We are pleased to report that staff on the Toni & Guy Ward are making full use of their coffee making facilities. We have spotted our CCT mugs everywhere!

We are delighted to have been shortlisted for Best Charity and Best Business for Innovation & Growth for the Bromley Business Awards 2018 @bromley. The Bromley Business Awards have been running since 2011 and are designed to recognise and reward the achievements...

Waitrose Beckenham’s Community Matters Programme have chosen CCT Tiger Ward as one of the charities to support during the month of December. Please support us by collecting the green tokens when doing your Christmas shopping in December at the Beckenham Store.

The Hayes Free Church Christmas Tree Festival on Pickhurst Lane, Hayes, Bromley commences on 1st December until the 12th December. The CCT has sponsored a Christmas Tree for the festival, which we have continued every year since 2012 when we were nominated as their...

When life brings beautiful people together, good actions will follow This is what happened when sisters Alexandra and Eugenia Pricop met Michelle Simpson of The Chartwell Cancer Trust at their Pop-Up Shop in The Glades Shopping Centre, Bromley in June. For some years,...

Earlier this month Orpington law firm, Clarkson Wright & Jakes, announced they have chosen The Chartwell Cancer Trust as their Charity of the Year for 2018/19. CWJ is a fifth generation family law firm, which although originally based in Lincoln’s Inn at the heart...

We were delighted to host our very first King’s Childhood Cancer Support Group meet up for our King’s Teenagers on Saturday 22nd September. It was a fun and informal, skincare and make-up workshop organised by ‘Look Good Feel Better’, a charity that specialises in...

After weeks of glorious sunshine prior to the planned wing-walk, typically, a week before, the weather took a turn for the worse. It was cloudy, windy with lots of heavy rain! Fortunately, however, on the morning of Saturday 11th August, it was sunny and dry with...

We are delighted that O’Neill’s in Bromley have chosen to support The CCT and have been doing various fundraisers for us over the past few months. This has included bucket collecting during the World Cup, and a very brave staff member, Caitlin Burns, took part in our...

The CCT’s Pop-up Unit in Croydon University Hospital is attracting lots of interest within the hospital’s community. Our merchandise has proved extremely popular as well as our cake sales! So much so, that they are now a regular occurrence on the first Monday of every...

On Friday 22nd June 2018, the Day Lewis Annual Golf Day took place at Bletchingley Golf Club, Surrey. The day was attended by 75 golfers, including Day Lewis key Business Partners. The morning started with breakfast and a game of golf, followed by a raffle, auction...

It’s time for change...so let’s do it ourselves It’s time for change in Croydon, it’s time for our children to have the facilities they deserve, it’s time for our Doctors, Nurses and their support staff to work in modern surroundings with the best equipment available...

The CCT Bromley and Croydon Childhood Cancer Support Groups enjoyed an exclusive visit to Heads, Shoulders, Knees & Toes in The Glades, Bromley on Tuesday 7th August. This amazing, interactive experience took our inquisitive young minds on a journey through the...

Our 4th year of entry in The Dragon Boat Races at Bewl Water and, as always, it never disappoints. We had 3 boats this year. Boat 1 Dad’s Navy, who made a return from last year bigger, better, and stronger than before. Boat 2 Laptops & Lipstick, an all-woman...

Skydive! We had nine amazing skydivers who took the plunge on Saturday 15th September. We have been so lucky with our tandem skydive days this year. Each time the weather has been perfect, and this day was no exception. All of our jumpers arrived early as planned,...

Bromley Barbershop Harmony Club On behalf of the Club Committee and all Members of the Chorus, I offer this opportunity to invite you to visit us at St. Paul’s Church Hall, Crofton Road, Orpington BR6 8JE on any (or every) Thursday at 8.00pm to join in our forthcoming...

The Mytime team at Darrick Wood swimming pool held a special event in September to celebrate the pool being 90 years old. They organised a sponsored swim one Friday evening followed by an Open Day the next day. As well as the usual swimming lessons, there was a cake...

On 11th August, Warboar Games hosted its annual Star Wars X-Wing store Championship event at its Bromley Board game cafe and gaming store. There was a slightly smaller turnout than previous years as a new edition of the game was being launched in September. But this...

We were delighted when aviation charity fly2help contacted The CCT to invite some of the families from The CCT’s Childhood Cancer Support Groups to be recipients of their Charity Air Smiles Day on Friday 17th August. It was a wonderful opportunity for our families to...

Report by Barbara Field-Holmes Nelson’s Pride, the Bromley branch of the Foresters Friendly Society, have been busy raising funds for The CCT and recently presented a cheque for over £900 to Group Trustee, Barbara Field-Holmes at their Magic Afternoon, held at the...

The London Biggin Hill Festival of Flight took place at London Biggin Hill Airport on 18th and 19th August 2018. This year’s festival coincided with the 100th Anniversary of The Royal Air Force (RAF100), and there was an exciting atmosphere as spectators waited to...

A sizzling Victory! The British 10k run route is world famous. It takes you through the heart of Central London, passing many of the Capital’s world-class historic landmarks including Trafalgar Square, the Embankment, Big Ben and Westminster. This year’s theme was a...

The No Isolation Robot Pioneering technology keeping young Cancer and Leukaemia patients connected to school life, education, friendship and normality as they undergo treatment. An estimated 35,000 children in the UK are battling long-term illness and the traumatic...

‘Can Survive’ Fun Day, big success... despite the weather! Thank you so much to Becky Reid, who is currently being treated at The PRUH, Hollie Lawrence and friends for organising a ‘Can Survive’ Fun Day at The Bull Inn, Orpington. It was an open event so that anyone...

Bob Holden, who bid on and won a helicopter ride at the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club summer party in aid of The CCT definitely made the most of his auction prize. Bob, decked out in full cricket kit, all 6ft 5in of him, arrived at Downe Cricket Club right on time for his...

On Saturday 21st July, the residents of Camden Grove in Chislehurst held their annual street party. The Close was transformed into an amazing beach party festival! The residents decorated their houses with themed signs outside their front doors. There were various...

Thank you Fiona Coppard, a member of Laptops and Lipstick, a business group for women, for hosting a prosecco event with a difference on Saturday 6th October at Oxted Community Hall. Fiona, owner of Smart Nutrition and Fitness, along with special guest Regina...

We’ve teamed up with Croydon Health Services NHS to raise £750,000 to build a new and modernised Oncology Unit, a crucial part of the planned £3m overhaul to integrate Acute Paediatric Services in Croydon University Hospital. Join us today! Together we can make a...

Christmas is the perfect time of year to make charity a top priority.   If you want to bring some real meaning to the festive season this year, there’s no better way  than getting involved in a cause you really believe in. We believe in providing the best...

We’re teaming up with Croydon Health Services NHS to raise £750,000 to build a new and modernised Oncology Unit in Croydon University Hospital. We are counting on the Croydon business community to join us in making this life-changing project happen. We’ll work with...

The 2018 Bromley Business Awards launch event took place on Thursday 7th June at Joe’s Kitchen in The Glades, Bromley. The CCT were kindly invited to the launch where our CCT’s Michelle Simpson was able to say a few words about the charity. We are delighted to be...

We’re living longer, we’re busier than ever and according to recent statistics, around 30-40% of us live alone. This often means that we can’t assume that things will be taken care of when we’re not able to do them ourselves, whether it is as a result of temporary...

Laptops and Lipstick At the last Laptops and Lipstick meeting, an exciting new initiative was revealed under the new Chair Lindie called the ‘Laptops One Minute Cup’! A trophy is awarded to the best 60 second presentation at each meeting. We are delighted to report...

Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club Charity Garden Party Thank you to supporters of the year the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club Kent Region for organising a superb Summer Garden Party and Barbeque at Geoff and Lesley Waterman’s Party Barn on Sunday 10th June. The aim was to have some...

Consultant Haematologist, Dr Stella Bowcock, got in touch with Senior Trustee Michael Douglas to let him and The CCT team know just how much the Medical Team in the Chartwell Cancer and Leukaemia Unit appreciates having their own fresh coffee. The CCT has been funding...

Harris Primary Orpington held a ‘penny mile’ on Wednesday 23rd May for their St Andrew’s house charity The Chartwell Cancer Trust. Children throughout the whole school were invited to bring in pennies and laid them down in long lines in the hall. Altogether they laid...

Thank you to Chelsfield Station for having a bucket collection on the mornings of Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th (rush hour!) organised by Barry Whitehead, Ian French and Andy Weetch. They definitely have a bunch of very generous commuters as they raised £150.00 for The...

Welll done to our running team for taking part in the British 10k Run on Sunday 15th July in aid of The CCT, CCT Tiger Ward and CCT Lily Pad! It was an early start - 9.30am - and on such a scorching hot day! This special route took our runners through the very heart...

It’s time for change...so let’s do it ourselves It’s time for change in Croydon, it’s time for our children to have the facilities they deserve, it’s time for our Doctors, Nurses and their support staff to work in modern surroundings with the best equipment available...

The Glades Shopping Centre, as part of the centre’s Plan G initiative, is to provide free space for local businesses to extend its reach across the community. As supporters of The Chartwell Cancer Trust, The Glades invited The CCT free use of one of their prime...

The Ellendel School of Speech and Drama kindly invited The Chartwell Cancer Trust to participate in their Summer Performance at St.George’s Hall in Beckenham on 30th June.   Tutors Laura McHale and Laura McLoughlin introduced the young students who delighted the...

On Sunday 3rd June the Bromley and Frog Childhood Cancer Support Groups got together at the Crofton Halls in Orpington for a really fun afternoon with Magic Frostie. Magic Frostie certainly knew how to entertain, wowing everyone with his impressive magic tricks. He...

The children in King’s College London, ‘Toni and Guy’ Ward were really excited to receive their gorgeous Princess Wigs from The Magic Yarn Project. Thank you to The Magic Yarn Project in America for sending us another selection of absolutely beautiful handmade...

The weather could not have been any better. It was warm, sunny, hardly any cloud cover and very little wind, a perfect day for jumping! Representing CCT Tiger Ward was the wonderful and special ‘Team Lewis’. On the team we had a very nervous Kerri and Daniel Baker...

Biggin Hill Airport opened its runway on Saturday 23rd June to host its first ever Sunrise Runway Challenge, a five-kilometre run or 15k cycle route in aid of The Chartwell Cancer Trust and Foal Farm Animal Rescue. Almost 200 participants competed in the summer...

The Annual Charity bike ride across the South Downs took place on Sunday 16th July in blistering 30-degree heat with no shelter along the 25-mile route. Not so many riders, but still a very good turnout of hardened supporters of both Lily-Mae and The CCT. Trustee...

Thank you to Andy Patterson, Managing Director of ‘Unique GP Yacht Hospitality’ for supporting The CCT at the 2018 Monaco Grand Prix. Corporate guests and other persons enjoyed a trackside viewing of the F1 race on board their yacht as well as a day of VIP...

Thank you to CCT supporter Eric Dier for getting England through with his winning penalty to the QUARTER FINALS - !! Come on England!!!!

Thank you to Angela Moore, member of the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club and all the Street Party Team for organising a mobile phone raffle in aid of The Chartwell Cancer Trust at their Royal Wedding Street Party on Saturday 19th May. Almost 200 residents came together in...

Mr Prakash Sinha is a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast and Endocrine Surgeon specialising in breast cancer surgical treatment and surgery of the thyroid gland. Mr Sinha has been a consultant surgeon for the last nine years; his NHS base is The Princess Royal University...

On Friday 13th April, it was a full house at Trustee Bobby Beech’s infamous charity gala evening, this time at Farleigh Golf Club in Warlingham. It was a fantastic night raising over £6,000 for The Chartwell Cancer Trust. Friday the 13th might be unlucky for some but...

Fayre Do’s have been patrons of The Chartwell Cancer Trust since May 2017. For more than 25 years, they have been delighting the taste buds of the world’s most respected actors, producers and film crews. With Chef Jamie Cook at the helm, they produce tasty and...

The pop-up House of Hygge and Charity Shop has been receiving some amazing support, local press and social media coverage within the Brixton community. The charity shop is now full to the brim with an extensive range of excellent quality items and it really is worth a...

Our first ever charity climb over the roof of one of the most famous entertainment venues, The O2, took place on Saturday 12th May. We had a team of 27 trekkers of all ages, the youngest being 9 years old, taking on the challenge. Read on to find out how they got on....

The day of dreams!!! On Sunday 20th May, Bromley Football Club played in the Buildbase FA Trophy Cup Final against Brackley Town FC on the hallowed turf of Wembley, the home of English football. The build-up towards the final was very exciting with the whole Borough...

Congratulations to Orla Simpson who has been appointed as the new Children’s Oncology Nurse Specialist, Croydon Health Services. We wish her all the very best and look forward to working with her in the coming months.

The John Fisher School in Purley invited us to participate in their annual Fete on Sunday 6th May to raise funds and awareness for The CCT’s Lily Pad Appeal. We were very fortunate that John Viner was able to bring his hot air balloon, and there was great excitement...

Fundraising has now started for the refurbishment of the New Children’s Oncology Department within the New Integrated Paediatric Unit in Croydon University Hospital. Our campaign is based in the Main Entrance of the hospital opposite M & S Food. Supporters will be...

On the day before Saint Patrick’s Day, Posh Bingo jigged its jolly way back to Highfield Infants’ School when, for the second year running, members of the Highfield community brushed up on their bingo lingo and raised thousands of pounds for The Chartwell Cancer...

We are delighted to announce that supporters The Glades Shopping Centre, Bromley have offered us use of one of their retail units as a Pop-Up Awareness Centre for two weeks from Monday 11th June to Sunday 24th June. The shop will be managed by members of The CCT team...

After a glass of fizz on the Riverside Terrace of Westminster Palace, Senior Trustee Michael Douglas welcomed our guests and invited them to dinner in Dining Room A. Once everyone was seated, Michael introduced our guest speakers: Mr Prakash Sinha, Consultant...

Thank you to Bromley Little Theatre for putting on such a fantastic charity preview performance of ‘Female Transport’ on Thursday 8th February. The play, a hard hitting story of six women sentenced to be transported to Britain’s overseas penal colony in Australia in...

Thank you to Patron and valued supporter Diane Gething for hosting an Early Warning Prosecco Party on 15th March.  Diane was already planning a girls’ night and decided to make it a charity event in aid of The CCT.  Most of the girls who attended were from the New...

A huge thank you to Bromley FC for inviting us along to the match on Saturday 27th January for the game against Halifax Town to raise funds for The CCT. Despite the miserable weather there was a fantastic turn-out. The CCT had a wonderful team of volunteers, bucket...

Thank you to Beckenham Round Table members for their continued support for The Chartwell Cancer Trust and for their most generous donation of £5000 we received in February, specifically for The CCT’s childhood cancer support groups, CCT Tiger Ward and the Frog Ward. ...

Information for patients and carers - Having cancer and cancer treatment can increase the risk of developing a blood clot. These can occur in the leg or arm (deep vein thrombosis or DVT) or in the lung (pulmonary embolism). Symptoms can include: • Swelling or pain in...

The Bromley and Croydon Childhood Cancer Support Groups had a lovely time at Emma’s Pottery Parlour on Sunday 14th January in West Wickham. All of the children were given exclusive use of the pottery studio where they got to paint a plate with their own design that...

The Wills Act 1837 sets out requirements for a valid will – including that the will must be signed and witnessed in a prescribed manner. What do you do if you find that your loved one’s will is not properly signed? Is there any way around it? We’ve found that this...

Thank you to Jess Yeo for donating her lovely long locks to The Little Princess Trust, a charity that makes real hair wigs free of charge to children and young adults who have lost their hair to cancer in the UK. Jess loved her long hair but repeatedly asked her mum,...

We are pleased to report that our ‘dare-devil’ fundraising events are booking up fast! If you have always wanted to do something with a sense of adventure, whether for your own personal goal or as a team effort, raising money for charity whilst doing so at the same...

Dr Shireen Kassam, Consultant Haematologist at King’s College Hospital, London, shares her knowledge, experience and passion about how following a healthful diet and lifestyle can not only help prevent many of today’s life-threatening diseases, but can form a very...

Thank you to Warboar Games, Bromley for organising another fundraiser in aid of The Chartwell Cancer Trust over the weekend of 3rd and 4th February. This is Warbour’s ‘X-Wing regional event’ hosted by players from all over the country and the world!  With the superb...

A massive thank you to our wonderful marshals for their help and support on Sunday 18th February at the Hell of the Ashdown Sportive, organised by our friends at the Catford Cycling Club.  Conditions are really tough, and not just for the cyclists, as some marshals...

Congratulations and well done to Trustee Michael Douglas’s grandchildren for entering the Brighton Youth Race on Sunday 25th February. Unfortunately, Noah was unable to take part on the day so it was left to Molly, Ethan and Freddie to take on the challenge. It was a...

The CCT was happy to be a part of the Hayes Free Church Christmas Tree Festival in December. We were proud to have our ‘Chartwell Tree’ on display every day for a week. Thank you for including us in your festive activities as always.

Making a Will can be a daunting experience. Some people even put it off because it “all seems so complicated”. You can, of course, use an online will-writing service, or have your will drafted by someone who isn’t a lawyer. You can even write your own will using a...

The Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Charity Christmas Dinner Party was held at Geoff and Lesley Waterman’s Party Barn at their home in Biggin Hill on Saturday 9th December. 88 members and guests attended and what a fantastic night it was!  Private caterers were brought in...

Bond Bryan Architects in Westerham has been supporting The CCT throughout 2017, their last fundraiser was a Secret Santa Raffle and Coffee Morning on 21 December. Throughout 2017, Bond Bryan has organised a variety of fundraising events starting with a Red Nose Day...

The Glades Shopping Centre, Bromley has been incredibly busy fundraising and raising awareness for The CCT as part of their yearly support. We were especially delighted to have played such a major part in their Christmas Campaign where the shopping centre had over...

Thank you to supporters of the year Laptops and Lipstick for organising a quiz night on Friday 9th February in aid of The CCT at the Bridge House Pub, 2 Penge High Street. The quiz is due to start at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 per person with teams of up to eight. It...

Thank you to Charmaine Green, one of our oncology mums at the Frog Oncology Unit for organising a pyjama collection for nine oncology wards and hospitals. The pyjamas were donated by friends, families, businesses, playgroups and schools. Their incredible support meant...

Thank you to the oncology parents on Toni and Guy Ward at King’s College Hospital for raising a fantastic £250 towards a thank you gift for the nurses so that they could purchase a coffee machine in their staff room. The current facilities meant that the nurses and...

The House of Hygge Pop up Coffee Shop located next door to The CCT’s charity shop has been very well received among local residents and workers in the community. It has also been a welcoming environment for mums with young children to meet up because of its lovely...

England Captain Eric Dier, Supporting The Chartwell Cancer Trust

Waitrose are supporting us again as part of their Community Matters Green Token Programme. For the month of January, we appeared in Waitrose Biggin Hill, thank you to everyone who dropped their tokens in our community box! We are in the Bromley South Branch in...

Thank you to Marks and Spencer in The Glades Bromley for allowing us to bag-pack in their food hall for three days in December, and to all the shoppers who very kindly donated to our great cause. We raised over a whopping £1900 for The CCT with the help of our ‘dream...

From early December, a spectacular Christmas light display brightened Mickleham Road, Orpington visited by hundreds of people. Stephen Parkins who lives at number four and Terry Batney who lives at number five are the men responsible and has been decorating their...

Since taking over The Swan pub in April 2017 Neil Howley and his wife Michelle have been supporting and raising funds for The CCT. Over the summer they ran a collectables market in their carpark and organised monthly open Mic nights. Later in the year, they held a...

Our Christmas Carol concerts, hosted in The Glades shopping centre wowed shoppers in December. On Saturday 3rd December, we had two wonderful performances from long-term supporters The Kentones and from the Pratts Bottom Church / Village Choir. Shoppers and passers-by...

Thanks to the generosity of the merchants and staff of The Glades shopping centre, the management and customers of the Swan Public House in West Wickham, the London Ambulance Service NHS and the Marks and Spencer Mainframe Transformation Programme team, we received an...

Thank you to Aditya Malik from Aces Trading for donating over 1,000 beanie caps to The CCT. We have taken lots of them down to our oncology childrens’ wards and will be offering them to our childhood cancer support groups. We do have plenty to go around so if you...

Supporters of the year, The Glades invited Trustee Michael Douglas and Michelle Simpson to attend The Glades Retailer Awards on the 11th October. The Glades Retailer Awards is an opportunity for the centre to recognise and reward excellency of stores which have...

Thank you to Starbucks in The Glades for organising an Awareness Day on Saturday 4th November in aid of The CCT, which enabled us to engage with customers and spread the word of our good work!

We were delighted to be involved in the Your Bromley Halloween - Casa de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) all day event on 28th October in the Market Square, Bromley. It was a free event, with face painting, pumpkin painting and music by ‘Beato Burrito’, Mariachi Band,...

At the 122nd Open Hill Climb at York’s Hill, organised by the Catford Cycling Club on the 8th October, CCT Group Trustee Paula Cook was presented with a cheque from President Peter Hayes and Hill Climb Organiser, Le Anh Luong in recognition of our charity work and for...

Jackie and John Stratton held their yearly golf day at Parkwood Golf Club, on 30th September in fond memory of Jayne Yates who sadly passed away on the 9th July 2015. They had golfers during the day and partners joining later in the evening for food, music, raffles...

Thank you to Churchill Theatre Bromley for inviting us to their ‘Snow White’ press launch at Hever Castle on Friday 29th September. We were very fortunate to be able to meet some of the cast over coffee and nibbles! Our childhood cancer support groups are looking...

Thank you to Lloyds Bank in Bromley for organising an Awareness Week in September, raising £500 specifically for the CCT’s childhood cancer support groups. The bank held a series of fundraising events including a Tag Day, Guess the Sweets in the Jar, and a Bake Sale....

We are pleased that Laura Kirby and her friend Charlotte Jones finally got to take part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge on Saturday 16th September, after postponing it in July due to illness. The 12-hour challenge took on the peaks of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and...

The Chartwell Cancer Trust has generously provided funding for an upgrade to the Princess Royal University Hospital’s cancer Multi-Disciplinary Meeting (MDT) room.  The room is used to host MDT meetings which are a regular forum where important decisions are made...

CCT Trustee Bobby Beech hosted her second Annual Charity Gala Evening at Park Wood Golf Club on Friday 13th October. It was a fantastic night raising over £5,500 for The Chartwell Cancer Trust. Bobby Beech reports… Oh Wow! What a fabulous night we had! I think it’s...

We find November to be a great month of reflection and planning for most of our clients and individuals. It’s a good time to reflect on the past few months and to plan for the year ahead. It’s also a good time to go over the ‘to do’ lists and resolutions from the...

Thank you to Steve Parkins and Terry Batney from Mickleham Road, Orpington who are going to be decorating their houses with hundreds, if not thousands of Christmas lights again this year. This is the third year they have lightened up their street in aid of The CCT. ...

Our friends from the Catford Cycling Club presented a cheque for £1,000 to Trustee Michael Douglas at our Festival of Flight Event on 19th August. Club Member James Callinan, who attended the event with wife Christine, handed the cheque to Michael and said, “The Club...

Thank you to Bromley Business Awards who have chosen to support The CCT at their Business Awards Gala on Thursday 2nd November. This exciting evening will showcase the business excellence that companies throughout the borough provide and give them the opportunity to...

Good luck to loyal supporter John Leeson who is undertaking the Beachy Head Marathon in Eastbourne on 28th October. He will be running across the hills in aid of The CCT and Guy’s and St Thomas Charity, hoping to raise money in the fight against cancer. John completed...

We were delighted to see ourselves back on the billboard at Bromley South Station this month for the SCIFI Bromley FREE convention on 23rd September. Thank you for supporting us!

Thank you to Your Bromley for arranging over three days in August at Bromley’s Queen’s Gardens, a selection of FREE outdoor cinema films with popcorn, candy floss and refreshments. Half of the funds raised were donated to The Chartwell Cancer Trust.

We are pleased to report that our Early Warning Coffee Mornings and Prosecco Soirées are still a popular fundraising choice with our supporters. Everything you need is delivered to your door and FREE Prosecco or Coffee supplied! Each event can be tailored to your...

Our first ever team Wing Walk took place on Saturday 6th August at Damyns Hall Aerodrome in Upminster Essex and we are pleased to report that it was a fantastic success. Our brave wingwalkers thoroughly enjoyed the experience and overall they raised £12,500 for The...

The Metropolitan Police Sports and Conference Centre, ‘The Warren’, in Hayes hosted the first White Collar Boxing Event sponsored by Double K Gym.

On the morning of Sunday 9th July, some of London’s most famous streets were shut down and transformed into a British Street Party with a difference. Instead of the normal hustle and bustle of London commuters and shoppers, there were thousands of people running,...

London Biggin Hill Airport, formerly an RAF Battle of Britain fighter base and home to RAF Officers and an Aircrew Selection Centre, is now a major business jet hub for the capital. The Biggin Hill Airshow, now in its fourth year in its new guise, took place over the...

On Saturday 17th June, the ‘Griffiths’ family held a golf day in memory of Bob Griffiths who sadly passed away in October 2016. Bob’s daughter Cheryl, and his son-in-law and best friend Stephen, got in touch with us to let us know that they wanted to host a golf event...

On 23 August 2017, Kathleen Holloway lost her fight against cancer leaving family and friends heartbroken. The Family has created a someone special page, In memory of Kathleen on the Virgin Money Giving website. You can view the page and make a donation by clicking...

Direct Line have been on-going supporters of The CCT and CCT Tiger Ward since 2015. They have held annual Christmas Raffles, Static Box Collections, Easter egg donations, and Quiz Nights. In addition, many of their staff have participated in our team events, and in...

Eric Scott suffered from CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukeamia) for a number of years. He was being treated in the Chartwell Unit during this time until he sadly passed away on 15th January 2017. Eric was a keen golfer and his daughter, Tracy, thought it seemed only...

Well done to our tandem skydiving team who took the plunge on Saturday 1st July. Our team of four had an amazing time so they told us! Sian-Louise Fazzani, Emily Hone and Lesley-Anne Hollman explained how they really enjoyed the experience, although they were also...

The Childhood Cancer Support Groups, funded by The Chartwell Cancer Trust, help to provide a support system to oncology families at a very difficult time in their lives. The Groups meet once a month in a safe environment for children who may be immuno-suppressed, so...

In the past, The Chartwell Cancer Trust has organised several charity balls, particularly during the Festive Season. Now that the Trust has a wonderful Events Committee, all volunteers to assist with the many events that are organised throughout the year, it was felt...

Following the announcement that The Chartwell Cancer Trust is The Glades’ chosen charity of the year, to kick-start their fundraising activities we were invited to spend a week in The Glades’ shopping centre during the May Bank Holiday half term.   With The...

“Whatever else is happening in the world, today Wednesday 24th May was a special day for us. Today, Annamaria’s memorial bench was installed in her favourite dog-walking park where she would walk her dog, Nica, whenever she was strong enough to do it during the last...

Congratulations to our Running team who took part in the Virgin Westminster 10k Run on Sunday 9th July for The CCT and CCT Tiger Ward. They all did so well, it was such an incredibly hot day, but we are pleased to say they all made it safely to the finish line....

YouCan - Youth Cancer Support is a charity that supports young people throughout the South East and London whose lives have been impacted by cancer. YouCan are part of the Children’s Development Trust which has been operating for 9 years, mostly with children and...

I had the great privilege of waiting backstage as the orchestra played the overture to Carmen to start the evening. My part of the performance was to start after the overture, when I would go on stage and tell the audience a little about our charity and our plans for...

Congratulations to Sandra Eder for completing this year’s London Marathon to celebrate her 70th birthday! It was such a tough challenge and we and your family and friends are so very proud of you.  You are an inspiration to us all. Thank you for choosing us to be a...

A great evening was hosted by New Life Church in April when over 100 people sat down to a three course meal, followed by a fun dance presentation from ‘Lorrae’s Ladies’, ‘15 minutes of Fun’ - and flag-waving! - With Rick Easter and a live band rounding off the...

Host Michael Douglas welcomed our guests and speakers, Dr Anil Lakhani and Robert Neill MP and invited Bobby Beech to say Grace. After dinner Michael thanked many of our guests for the amazing fund raising that they had carried out for us. Dr Lakhani and MP Bob Neill...

In 2013, Steven Wright created a “Tree of Memories” at his place of work in Coolings Green & Pleasant Knockholt in memory of his wife, Marisa Wright.  The “Tree of Memories” is on the Nature Trail at Coolings over a six-acre area.  Passers-by can tie a ribbon to...

Now in its fourth year, the Lily-Mae Annual Bike Ride was originally set up to raise funds to support Lily-Mae and her family while she was undergoing treatment for cancer. Sadly, the past two events have been held in her memory. Once again this year a group of family...

Summers here at last! Only a few tables left at our summer ball on Friday 9th June. Set in beautiful grounds with splendid views, The Warren venue is the perfect setting on a warm summer's evening. Enjoy a superb three course sit down meal before the fun commences,...

Exciting news for The CCT.  Supporters of the year The Glades have invited us to hold an awareness week during the May half-term from Tues 30th May - Sun 4th June.    This is a fantastic opportunity for us to promote awareness of  The CCT and CCT Tiger Ward.    We...

Each February, Noah and Molly along with their younger brothers Ethan and Freddie, head down to the Brighton seafront to compete in the youth part of the Brighton half marathon to raise money for The CCT. Five hundred children took part and we are pleased to say our...

Congratulations and a massive thank you to our amazing skydivers for taking the plunge on Saturday 11th March. Trustee Michael Douglas and CCT Group Trustee Stacey Brown popped down to the Headcorn Skydive Centre to wish them all luck. Our skydivers could not have...

Thank you to Brenda Amin for hosting our first 2017 coffee morning raising £300 for The CCT. We had the pleasure of meeting Brenda at one of our charity events in November last year.   HSL Chairs in Orpington organised a coffee morning in store on 6th March for...

Thank you to Warboar Games in Bromley for organising a two-part fundraiser in aid of The Chartwell Cancer Trust and in memory of Annamaria Ong, who passed away on 26th December 2016.   The first part took place on the evening of Saturday 29th January with the...

Staff at Bromley’s The Glades shopping centre have chosen The Chartwell Cancer Trust (CCT) as its nominated charity for the year. As part of the celebrations following the centre’s return to its original name in its 25th year, the team at The Glades are hoping to...