Expertise. Progress. Community.
A charity dedicated to creating a brighter future for children and young people with cancer.
Who we are
Expertise.
Without CCLG, I don't think I could do my job as well as I do. Being a member enables us to give the best care we can for our patients and their familiesDr Nicky Thorp, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, The Christie
Expert clinical work
Together with our professional members, we shape better treatment and care—developing guidelines, sharing expertise, offering advice, leading groundbreaking research, and creating essential resources and education for professionals.
Advising government policy
We use our expertise and influence to make things better. By campaigning, advocating and working alongside governments, the NHS, and other organisations, we’re pushing for progress and shaping a brighter future for young lives.
Trusted patient information
We provide trusted information and guidance for children and young people with cancer, their families, and everyone supporting them. Our expertise helps them navigate the challenges of cancer and its impact, offering reassurance and clarity when it’s needed most.
Progress.
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84 %survival rate
in children compared to 20% in the 1960s, thanks to advances in research
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125research projects
funded in the last ten years with the support of research partners
Community.
Leading powerful collaborations
Child Cancer Smart
A collaborative project which will measure, understand and improve the time it takes to diagnose children and young people with all cancers across the UK.
Children’s Cancer Priority Setting Partnership
Bringing together patients, families, professionals and families to improve outcomes for every type of cancer and ensure every child and young person goes on to lead a long, healthy, and happy life.
Latest News & Updates
Dad completes Three Peaks Challenge in memory of his daughter while wearing weighted vest
A Stockport dad whose daughter died of blood cancer when just 21 months old has tackled the Three Peaks Challenge in her memory last month – while wearing a weighted vest which was the same weight she was when she passed away to symbolise carrying her…
Norwich PhD researcher raises thousands for children and young people with cancer by running London Marathon
A PhD researcher at the University of East Anglia has raised almost £3,000 for CCLG: The Children & Young People's Cancer Association by running the London Marathon, after being inspired to take part in the iconic event by her work.
More than meets the eye – how research is finding kinder treatments for retinoblastoma
While almost all children diagnosed with retinoblastoma survive, there is still an urgent need for safer and more effective treatments that can save lives and eyesight.