Candlelighters – Children’s Cancer Support

What

Charity supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer on Leeds Children’s Hospital ward, at home or in the community. Family support centre offers wellbeing sessions, talking therapies and peer support groups, bereavement support, also financial grants, holidays, funding play specialists on the ward, and other support. Can also offer emergency accommodation (subject to availability). See website for details.

Where

Yorkshire

Who

Children affected by cancer and their loved ones and carers

Available for friends and family

Last updated 26/02/2026 by Cancer Care Map