All about us and what we stand for

We are committed to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by cancer. By building strong partnerships, we help deliver first-class cancer support services and research. We strive to be the ‘go to’ organisation for the people of Norfolk whenever cancer support and information are required.

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Our story

Our story began in Norfolk in the 1970s with two young men, David and Clive, who found themselves with cancer and having to travel to London and Cambridge for treatment…

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How we work

We’re here to support anyone affected by cancer in Norfolk, whether that’s someone with a cancer diagnosis or their loved ones. Our Support Centres alongside a full range of support online and by phone, ensure our services can be accessed in which ever form suits you best.

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Our impact

For over 45 years, Big C has been supporting people affected by cancer. Take a look at the progress we’ve made and some of the personal stories of people affected by cancer living in Norfolk.

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Our people

From our staff and volunteers, to those affected by cancer, our people shape our work.

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Governance

We aim to promote partnerships between the statutory, private and voluntary sectors, which together will develop first class cancer research and services. 

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Work with us

Are you looking to make a difference to the lives of local people affected by cancer? Whatever role you do as part of #TeamBigC you can help us achieve our mission. Take a look at our current staff vacancies.

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Equity, diversity & inclusion

Big C is passionately engaged in its commitment to ethics, diversity and inclusion, proactively promoting appropriate strategies throughout the charity’s operation and recruitment procedures.

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FAQs

Take a look at the frequently asked questions about us.

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Our vision

Our vision is a future where everyone in Norfolk affected by cancer is supported every step of the way by world-class care, support and research driving breakthroughs in prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

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Our values

Big C’s Core Values are Respect, Empathy, Support, Trust and Honesty.

They provide a benchmark for behaviours across the organisation. If you are passionate about joining our mission, share these values, and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

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“I wouldn’t really believe it was possible, but it has, and is, changing lives. Sometimes I think we all have a purpose in this world, and I wonder whether I was ill to actually create Big C as it is today.”

The late David Moar MBE, Big C Co-Founder

We’ve helped people like Lisa

Lisa’s father died from oesophageal cancer in 2021. Having already been aware of Big C, Lisa sought their support and started a course of bereavement counselling. Lisa tells her story…

Lisa, a Big C service user with her mum and dad

We’ve helped people like Louise

Following a routine mammogram screening, Louise was told that a lump was found in her breast, resulting in a breast cancer diagnosis in August 2019. This is her story…

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Related news

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Norfolk Business Community Takes to the Dancefloor to Raise over £23k for Local Cancer Charity

The highly anticipated Strictly Big C fundraiser returned for a third year and was once again a spectacular success, raising over £23,000 for Big C.

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Support

At our centres across the region, we offer support to anyone affected by cancer.

Research

We fund vital, world-class research to help prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.

Get involved

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