Together, we can beat cancer

Providing financial aid, counselling, and unwavering support to patients and families across Greater Manchester.

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£3.2M

financial aid granted

4,200+

patients supported

1,100

active volunteers

About HopeCare Alliance UK

Founded in 2008, HopeCare Alliance UK is a registered charity dedicated to lessening the financial and emotional burden of cancer. We partner with local hospitals, businesses, and volunteers to ensure that no patient in Greater Manchester faces their journey alone.

Our holistic approach combines direct financial grants, professional counselling, advocacy for improved treatment pathways, and community-based education programmes.

•92% of donations go directly to patient services
•Recognised by the UK Charity Governance Awards 2023
•Sustainable operations: paperless administration & 100% renewable energy office

Volunteers and patients collaborating at HopeCare events

Our Core Programmes

Patient Financial Support

Emergency grants covering travel, childcare, and essential living costs during treatment.

Tech: Salesforce Non-Profit Cloud, Stripe micro-grants

Digital grant processing saves 20 k sheets of paper annually.

Family Counselling Services

Certified therapists provide free sessions, both in-person and via secure tele-health.

Tech: NHS Digital pathways, AES-256 encryption

Tele-health reduces carbon footprint by 14 t CO₂e yearly.

Volunteer Coordination

Match volunteers with shifts and home visits through our mobile app.

Tech: React Native, Firebase realtime DB

App replaces printed rosters, saving 250 kg of paper annually.

Advocacy & Awareness Campaigns

Lobby for better treatment access and run ‘Screen Early’ roadshows.

Tech: Campaign Monitor, ArcGIS mapping

Roadshows use solar-powered exhibition vans.

Community Outreach Programmes

Workshops on nutrition, mental health, and post-treatment employability.

Tech: Eventbrite integration, Zoom streaming

Reusable materials with FSC certification.

Patient Stories

“HopeCare paid my rent when I had to stop working for chemotherapy. Their support meant I could focus on healing.”
Sarah Jenkins
“The counselling sessions saved my family. We learnt how to communicate and stay strong together.”
James Robinson
“Travel grants meant I never missed a radiotherapy appointment despite living 40 miles away.”
Aisha Khan
“Volunteers visited every week, turning long hospital days into friendly chats and laughter.”
Peter Lewis
“HopeCare’s nutrition workshop helped me regain strength faster after surgery.”
Olivia Martins