
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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125
research 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

Charities announce ‘revolutionary’ investment with £800,000 commitment to Ewing sarcoma research
Today, we are proud to announce a record £800k investment focused on improving treatments for Ewing sarcoma patients thanks to collaboration between charities.

Funding hope for children with blood cancer
CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association has supported The Little Princess Trust (LPT) in funding four new childhood blood cancer research projects that will develop and improve treatment for young patients.

What are the seven main types of cancer immunotherapy?
There’s a lot of buzz about immunotherapy, which is a type of cancer treatment that helps the body’s own immune system fight cancer. But did you know there's seven main types of immunotherapy? Let's find out how they work...