How Relevant Is Our Charity Sector In 2022?
Before my diagnosis in 2007 I knew nothing about the internal workings of a charity. Like many of us I guess, I gave my donation and trusted that it would be used effectively. It felt like I had made a…
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‘Hard To Reach Communities’
I have heard this expression for many years in the charity sector. As our world has become more divided and diverse we see more groups being created. Personally I’m not a fan of this way of working but I do…
Cynical And Misleading Cancer Advertising!
When people say that cancer is ‘life changing,’ they are not exaggerating! Whether it is you that have cancer or your friends and family, I believe EVERYONE is affected by it. My question is do we then start feeling vulnerable…
The Lack Of Action Is Killing Us!
My working life has changed dramatically since the start of 2019, and it is all incredibly positive! SimPal is now serving families across the entire UK and we are working with some incredible partners, which is making life a lot…
Betrayed By Those Who Should Protect Us!
It is still very early into 2019, yet my work is already moving much quicker than last year. Our brief but impactful appearance on the BBC News has accelerated interest in SimPal. Not only by more people who want to…
Lack Of Action On ‘Cancer Poverty’ Is A National Disgrace!!
The worrying thing for me is that I wrote the below piece more than TWO YEARS ago! As with most things in this sector, the situation is getting much worse! Many more millions of pounds have come and gone. Several…
Why I Will Increase My Cancer ‘Disruption’ In 2019!
Many people ask me why I call myself a disruptor, they think it is some fancy title, but here is the definition that describes it most appropriately. ‘Your idea far exceeds the status quo. You don’t just want to see…
What Exactly Is The Role Of Cancer Research UK?
My post last week about the charity world received so much feedback and opened up many more questions! I was directed to the below piece about Cancer Research UK, the biggest cancer charity in the UK. Despite the name I…
