We are a registered charity (no. 264136) dedicated to supporting the patients, visitors and staff of Bristol’s leading cancer specialist centre, the Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre. We are a non-funded organisation and rely entirely upon charitable donations. Our work improves the environment in which the patients are treated and provides comfort and support to them and their families. Below is a bit about what we do and where your money goes…
Advice & Support
As well as providing treatment, there are also many other services and facilities to help friends and relatives during the time spent visiting or staying at the BHOC. From amenities and information to advice and support groups. Find out more.
Equipment & Treatment
Many of our patients require specialist equipment to help diagnose and treat their condition. Much of the money we raise funds medical equipment which the centre could not otherwise afford. We also fund research into new treatments. See some of our recent purchases here.
Research & Staff Training
Our funds support staff in their training and education to help treat the Centre’s patients. We also support research salaries and innovative posts.
The majority of our work is the treatment of patients with cancer and those with haematological disorders. Oncology means the diagnosis and treatment of tumours and Haematology is the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders.
Tumours and blood disorders may be treated by one or a combination of the following treatment types: radiotherapy including brachytherapy and molecular radiotherapy, chemotherapy surgery and Immunotherapy, and may be given as an outpatient or an inpatient.
With the exception of a secretary, all those involved with the Friends are volunteers. Some have been patients and others have friends or family who have benefitted from treatment at the Centre. Unlike most charities we are able to ensure that every donation goes directly to our projects. The charity is a company limited by guarantee, and the Trustees are also Directors and members of the company. The liability of members in the event of an insolvency or winding up is restricted to £1. We have a relatively large committee but here are some of the main faces you’ll see around the Centre.
Olivia Grogono
The Main Committee is chaired by Olivia; it meets quarterly to discuss fundraising, and make grants. Olivia retired from a career in financial planning and was encouraged to support the Centre by a past committee member. With family members and close friends having suffered from cancer, she felt drawn to the charity and joined as a Friend in 2003. She took over as Chairman in 2017 and now heads up the committee liaising closely with staff and management.
Liz Pritchard
The administration of the charity is in the capable hands of our secretary Liz, who has an office in the BHOC Reception area and has worked at the Centre since 2004. She helps those wishing to raise funds for the Friends, and will visit organisations to describe the work of the charity. Pop in for a chat with her or call her on 0117 342 3432.
Jayne Ford
Jayne is one of our main Oncology Centre receptionists. She offers our visitors a warm welcome and is on hand to point visitors in the right direction and provide information and advice on the resources the Centre provide.
Make a single Donation through JustGiving by clicking on the button below. You can also drop into our office to make a donation by cash, card or cheque. If none of these methods suit, you can post a cheque to us. Remember every £1 raised helps to make such a difference to the comfort and morale of patients and staff. We are all extremely grateful for your support.
