Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust granted £25,000 'Impact Award'

Enjoying sailing with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust leads to so much more © Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust

Enjoying sailing with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust leads to so much more © Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is delighted to confirm that players of People's Postcode Lottery have awarded an extra £1.575 million to long-term supported charities. The Trust is one of 63 charities that will receive the £25,000 award from players of the charity lottery.

This £25,000 'Impact Award' has been awarded to encourage the supported charities to improve the practice of impact assessment. This valuable tool will enable charities to grow, develop and assess their own impact on society.

Clara Govier, Head of Charities at People's Postcode Lottery, said: "It is fantastic news that players are able to support these wonderful charities with an extra £25,000 each, with an amazing £1.575 million being awarded overall. We are very proud that our players can continue to support the development of these fantastic causes."

The Trust, who launched its first ever impact report at an event in London on Thursday 8 October, are thrilled to receive the additional funding from players of People's Postcode Lottery. The extra support will be used to facilitate future impact assessment, providing insight into the difference the Trust already makes to the lives of so many young people in recovery from cancer and help to ensure the charity continues to improve on its positive impact.

Frank Fletcher, Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust Chief Executive, expressed the charity's gratitude, "The Trust have been fortunate to receive £440,000 from players of People's Postcode Lottery since our relationship began in 2012. The support has been invaluable to the exponential growth of the charity, allowing us to continue working towards achieving our three-year plan of doubling the number of young people we work with."

He continued: "Following our initial impact assessment, the additional funding from players of People's Postcode Lottery will allow us to continue compiling evidence demonstrating we have the knowledge of the young people we work with and confidence that we help them embrace their future with optimism."

This additional funding comes at a very exciting time for the charity lottery as they mark 10 years since the first ever draw. The last 10 years have created thousands of lucky winners but also have provided vital funding from numerous charities across Great Britain and internationally. With 27.5% awarded to charities from every £2 ticket, its players have raised more than £82 million.

Launched in 2003, the aim of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is to give young people, aged between 8-24, in recovery from cancer the chance to rebuild their confidence through sailing. In its 12th year, the Trust has grown beyond every expectation into a national charity. Working with every young person Principal Treatment Centre and a growing number of Designated Units in the UK.

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