How you can help

At the heart of Friends of ANCHOR is a deep sense of community, with so many united for a cause that is deeply personal to so many.

This year, as we embark on the second phase of our ANCHORED Together appeal, we’re asking you to come alongside us to help us reach our goal of £2m. It’s our most ambitious campaign to date - and we have just two years to raise the funds.

Download our Get Involved booklet, which is filled with ideas on how you can put your weight behind the appeal. We hope you’ll have a flash of inspiration as you read about The ANCHOR Centre and the difference it will make to this generation and generations to come.

Don't forget that every penny raised or donated goes directly to the cause as the charity’s operating costs are fully funded by Balmoral Group, freeing up every penny of every pound to do great work.

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Get involved

ANCHOR with us to help us reach our £2m target before 2023.

Fundraise

Feeling inspired to set yourself a goal? Whatever you choose – whether it’s something you love doing like baking or an active pursuit or adrenaline event to a ceilidh or fancy dress day – the Friends of ANCHOR fundraising team is ready to support you in your quest. To request a fundraising pack filled with suggestions and materials please get in touch with us. Once you’ve kick started your fundraising efforts you will be assigned a dedicated member within the fundraising team to keep you motivated along the way.

Create a Virgin Money Giving page

Whether you're hosting an event or taking on a challenge in aid of Friends of ANCHOR, you can create your very own fundraising page where friends can sponsor you. Fundraising couldn't be easier! We recommend using Virgin Money Giving as it charges the lowest admin fee to the charity, safeguarding more of your hard-earned fundraising.

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Corporate partnerships

Bring purpose to your workplace fundraising and make your mark in the community by signing your firm up as a corporate supporter. We have a number of social fundraising events across the year that your team can get involved in, both on a local and global level.

Sign up as a monthly donor

Feeling inspired to commit to a regular donation? Whether you choose to donate monthly or once a year, you can rest assured that every penny of your pounds will go directly to your chosen area of support. To discuss your options, get in touch with the team by emailing info@friendsofanchor.org, or sign up today.

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Gift your time

Donate your time as part of our Red Army of volunteers, supporting us with volunteer initiatives within the hospital, our patient transport service or helping at the charity’s annual events. Time is a precious gift and we appreciate every hour given.

Text to donate

You can text “Life24 £5” to 70070 to donate £5 to Friends of ANCHOR. If you're currently using your mobile, try tapping on the link below...

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What your support means

to the ANCHOR Unit

“Having worked with oncology and haematology patients for nearly two decades, I have seen a huge change in the way patient care and support is delivered, and this includes the provision from Friends of ANCHOR. Working in this environment, it’s so clear what the charity does for patients in the North-east. What’s wonderful is that everything raised is spent locally and you really see the improvements in local services.”