Candlelighters

Who we are

Each year, an average of 150 children are diagnosed with cancer in Yorkshire. Candlelighters provides practical, emotional and financial support to children and families affected by childhood cancer throughout Yorkshire.

We support children and their families from diagnosis and throughout their journey, including financial support, practical help on the wards and clinic (LGI), well-needed breaks, and emotional and well-being support for the whole family at our family support centre (The Square) and family support bus. 

The support we offer at The Square and on the Bus ranges from a simple cup of tea and a break from the wards, to a full programme of emotional and well-being support for children, parents, siblings and grandparents.