At CCLG, we are proud to lead the way in shaping research that addresses the unique needs of children and young people with cancer. Effective treatment and care must be built on a deep understanding of their distinct physical, emotional, and psychological needs. Children and young people are not simply smaller versions of adults, and children, teenagers, and young adults each face their own unique challenges. That’s why dedicated research is essential to improving outcomes.
Top 10 cancer priorities
To ensure we’re focusing where it matters most, we partnered with The James Lind Alliance (JLA) to deliver a Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) for children’s cancer research, in collaboration with The Little Princess Trust. This robust process brought together the voices of patients, parents, carers, and professionals to identify the most critical unanswered questions in children’s cancer research. The final report of this work, published in 2023, highlights the top priorities and amplifies the perspectives of those who matter most: patients and their families.
Shaping the future for greater impact
In 2022, we celebrated the progress of our research with the publication of Finding a Cure for Childhood Cancer: Celebrating CCLG’s Research Impact. This report showcased the exceptional researchers we’ve supported and the achievements of our partnerships, highlighting the significant milestones made possible by the foundations laid by our first research strategy.
Our four main ambitions
By working hand in hand with the children and young people’s cancer community, we’ve defined four core ambitions to shape our research efforts and drive meaningful change.
These four ambitions represent our ultimate goals, and everything we do will bring us closer to achieving them.
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A coordinated, collaborative approach to children and young people’s cancer research
We believe no single charity, hospital or research institute has all the answers. By leading genuine collaboration, we’ll ensure that the right research priorities are identified, the highest quality research is funded, and no resources are wasted. Powered by our expertise, we’ll be leading the charge to coordinate efforts and make a lasting impact for children and young people with cancer.
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Funding the best research, led by the best minds
We’re committed to funding research that drives meaningful progress in the treatment, care, experience, and outcomes for children and young people with cancer. By focusing on the areas where we can have the biggest impact, we’ll ensure every pound we spend works harder for our community.
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Lived experience is at the heart of children and young people’s cancer research
The voices of those with lived experience are essential to driving children and young people’s cancer research that truly makes a difference. By placing lived experience at the heart of everything we do, we ensure our research addresses real-world priorities, delivers meaningful outcomes, and fosters trust and empowerment for everyone involved.
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A thriving children and young people’s cancer research community
Research is a continuous long-term process, where incremental advancements over time lead to transformative outcomes. To sustain this journey, we need a vibrant, well-supported research community that attracts talent, nurtures growth, provides opportunities for a wide range of people to get involved, and ensures researchers can thrive.
Read the full strategy
Download and read the full PDF version of our research strategy.
