From new support groups and Centre updates to forthcoming events and fundraising initiatives, read our Big C news to find out what we’re up to across the whole charity.
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Big C charity shop in King’s Lynn celebrates first anniversary
King’s Lynn community raises enough money to fund over 6,000 hours of specialist cancer support as Big C shop celebrates first anniversary.
NNUH Support Centre temporarily relocated from 1 September
Please be aware that our NNUH Support Centre will be closed on Friday 28 August and temporarily relocated from 1 September while essential maintenance work takes place to improve the flooring throughout the centre.
Norfolk’s Reuse shops have been supporting Big C over the last three years, giving a share of the proceeds from the shop sales. We’re delighted to announce that during this period, the partnership has raised £87,000, including £33,938 in the last year alone!
Local Crochet Designer, Rosina Plane is launching a…
Local Crochet Designer, Rosina Plane is launching a new Christmas ‘Crochet Along’ pattern raising funds for Big C, in memory of her cousin Sonia, who sadly died last year.
It was time for Big C to get the sequins out and the glitter ball ready on Saturday evening as a glamorous evening of ballroom and latin dancing was held at Hellesdon Community Centre on Saturday 2 March, raising funds for the local cancer charity.
Across the weekend of 11th – 14th August 2023, Team Big C took on the National Three Peaks Challenge across England, Scotland and Wales. The last time Team Big C had taken on the challenge was in June of 2017 and the team this year were just as excited to take part six years later!
Big C is reporting a sharp surge in demand for their services. Year on year* Big C has seen an overall increase of 79% in total support sessions from 4904 to 8782.
A charity online raffle and auction which saw the Norwich City squad come together to raise funds for Big C Cancer Charity has raised £7,794. This recent achievement has meant that the Talk Norwich City (TNC) fundraising total has reached an incredible £41,274 since the duo started supporting the charity in 2019.
Big C is thrilled that its Furniture & Craft Emporium in Wymondham has been shortlisted for the Charity Retail Association’s Favourite Charity Shop Awards.