Charlies Community Support
We are here for anyone affected by Cancer • Free holistic therapies, such as Reiki, Reflexology, Oncology, Shiatsu, Mindfulness and much more • Emotional support for anyone affected by Cancer • Bereavement Support • Gloucester every Tues, Weds & Thurs from 10am – 2pm, select our Schedule above for more information • Select our Locations tab above for details of Forest of Dean, Cheltenham, Cirencester and Newent Contact us on 01452 939000 Registered Charity No 1205184
We are here for anyone affected by Cancer in Gloucestershire.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Charlie’s Children & Young People
For children and young people affected by a cancer diagnosis of a loved one. Click for Children & Young People's Cancer Support
Helping Your wellbeing
Your health and wellbeing is at the forefront of Charlie’s and we offer a wide range of holistic wellbeing support, 1:1 sessions and group support to suit your needs. Click for Holistic Wellbeing Support
Cancer Therapies & Activities
Therapies at Charlie’s are free for all those affected by Cancer. We offer a wide range of holistic and wellbeing treatments and activities to help you through a difficult time. We also have a team available for home visits for any palliative care and support. Discover our Holistic Therapies
Fundraising & Events for Cancer
Therapies at Charlie’s are free for all those directly affected by cancer including carers. If you can support Charlie’s by holding your own fundraising event, with our support please get in touch. We are always looking for corporate sponsorships from local employers, please put us in touch with anyone that may be interested. Most employers support a local charity for the year, please feel free to nominate us. See whats going on, or list your own Fundraiser!Our Sponsors
Meet our lovely team.
Charlie’s has a great team of volunteers that enable us to operate every day, providing support on many levels. We have a team of Therapists, Meet and Greeters, Helpers, Lunch time Helpers, Events team, and many friends available with a shoulder to lean on.
Joanne
Founder/CEO
Jo is Charlie's Founder/Director leading Charlie’s Centre and the day to day Operations and Development, she is also an experienced therapist offering Reiki treatments.
Paul Mount
Patron, Trustee
Charlie’s community cancer support and therapy centre is a testament to the vision set out by Jo and her team and the willingness by those being helped by Charlie’s to “give back” by being involved in the massive job of renovating the premises they use and decorating it to make it a warm and welcoming environment. People stopped being cancer victims and became builders, painters, carpenter’s, and …
Ness
Families & Youth Worker, Trustee
Ensuring support for the emotional and wellbeing impacts of a family members cancer diagnoses and maintaining their need for an advocate, I have been working with children, young people and families affected by cancer for 10 years and passionate about continuing to support and promote the wellbeing of children and young people affected by cancer.
Annie
Centre Deputy, Trustee
Annie is the Centre Deputy and is on hand to help wherever needed. Welcoming all our members and showing new members around. Annie thoroughly enjoys upcycling items and manages our shop which stocks lots of holistic and wellbeing goods.
Andy
Chair of Trustees
Andy has been a Trustee of Charlie’s since the start and is on hand to give financial advice. Andy also helps around the centre with any maintenance that is needed.
Kelly
Trustee
Kelly, a Cancer Nurse Specialist, works at both our Gloucestershire hospitals. She helps Charlie’s to understand what support services are needed, and takes information about Charlie’s provision back to the consultants, clinics and patients that need us.