Renovation of Cancer Support Centre in Ulster
UlsterThe renovation of a cancer support centre at Cancer Focus NI is a Specialist Equipment & Facilities project involving the renovation of a bespoke cancer support centre, in Fermanagh Ulster, has been awarded a grant of £40,000. This project, aimed at enhancing support for cancer patients and their families through improved facilities and services, is set to have a significant impact on the local community.
This renovation builds on the essential work carried out by Cancer Focus NI, which provides care and support services for cancer patients and their families, delivers cancer prevention programmes, funds scientific research into the causes and treatment of cancer, and campaigns for better health policies to protect the community and its future.
This newly renovated Specialist Equipment & Facilities project, which officially opened on 21st July 2025, offers an improved, welcoming environment designed to help individuals and families cope with the challenges of cancer through tailored support and accessible services.
“The Ulster Region of the Wooden Spoon Charity are delighted to be funding the Living Room at the new Cancer Support Centre in Enniskillen. This is part of our continuing commitment to support Disabled and Disadvantaged children and Young people throughout Northern Ireland. The new Centre is a marvellous facility in Fermanagh, and we trust it will serve the local population for many years.” ~ Peter Wood, NI Chair of Wooden Spoon.
“We are incredibly grateful for this donation that will go a long way to helping us support the many families who will use our Centre during their cancer journey. Every day, six people are diagnosed with cancer in the Western Trust and we know that this news affects the whole family. Having a safe and welcoming sanctuary for families to visit, speak about their worries, and receive the right support makes a massive difference to how people move forward to live their most fulfilled lives.” ~ Richard Spratt, Chief Executive at Cancer Focus NI.
“During my treatment, my daughter Elissa seemed okay on the surface. She never complained about missing out on activities. But over time, I could see she was struggling. She didn’t know how to express her feelings, and I didn’t always know how to help her. That’s when Cancer Focus NI came into our life. Their Family Support Team met her at school and spoke with her privately about how she was feeling. The change in my daughter was unbelievable. She’s like a different child now – more open, more relaxed, and better able to process my family’s breast cancer journey.” ~ May Browne, Explaining the difference services make to a family undergoing a cancer journey.
The project was generously funded by a grant from Wooden Spoon, the children’s charity of rugby. Wooden Spoon supports Cancer Focus NI’s dedication to creating compassionate and therapeutic spaces that foster wellbeing, resilience, and growth.
Wooden Spoon is a charitable organisation dedicated to transforming lives through the power of the rugby community. Known for its commitment to supporting children and young people with disabilities or facing disadvantage across the UK and Ireland, the charity has funded numerous projects that create real opportunities for those most in need. With a long-standing record of impactful, community-driven initiatives, Wooden Spoon continues to improve lives through physical, educational, and social projects.
Through collaborations like this one, Wooden Spoon continues its mission to make a positive, lasting difference in communities.
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