Funding Available to Improve Cancer Outcomes in Leeds

Leeds Hospitals Charity opens applications for cancer project funding

Leeds Hospitals Charity has announced the availability of up to £150,000 in funding to support projects aimed at improving cancer outcomes for people living in Leeds. The application window for this funding will be open from 21 October to 9 December 2025.

Funding details and application levels

The funding is divided into two categories to accommodate a range of project sizes:

• Standard Applications: £75 to £10,000
• Larger Standard Applications: £10,001 to £25,000

This funding opportunity is competitive, with the charity seeking projects and initiatives that can demonstrate a direct impact on cancer outcomes within the Leeds community over the next 12 to 18 months.

Focus on addressing health inequalities

Cancer remains a significant health challenge in Leeds. The city’s Healthy Leeds Plan includes a focus on improving cancer outcomes, reflecting the priority given to cancer care within local health strategies. The hospital trust also has a dedicated plan to deliver optimal treatment and care to cancer patients.

Data indicates that cancer outcomes tend to be poorer among individuals from more deprived communities in Leeds. These populations often face additional health inequalities and challenges, which projects funded through this initiative may aim to address.

Application process and criteria

• Applications must be submitted between 21 October and 9 December 2025.
• Projects should demonstrate how they will improve cancer outcomes for people living in Leeds.
• Initiatives that address health inequalities and support deprived communities are encouraged.
• The funding is intended for projects that can deliver measurable impact within 12 to 18 months.

Further details and application guidance can be found on the Leeds Hospitals Charity website.

Source: Leeds Hospitals Charity