The Cancer Support Centre-Sutton Coldfield

Charity 1089658

www.suttoncancersupport.org

Overview

Summary

Sources:Civic AtlasAI-assisted

The Cancer Support Centre-Sutton Coldfield appears to occupy the space between clinical cancer treatment and everyday recovery, offering a locally rooted, non-clinical support environment for people with cancer and those around them. Its model combines emotional support, complementary therapies, practical learning and peer connection, framed as support for mind, body, spirit and community. It may be especially significant in addressing the less visible period after treatment, when clinical care reduces but adjustment, isolation and uncertainty can continue.

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Operational geography

Sources:ONSCivic AtlasAI-assisted

Coverage: Regional

Operational areas:

Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Sutton Roughley

Confidence: low

The charity’s website identifies The Cancer Support Centre in Sutton Coldfield, gives public opening hours, and describes therapies, groups and workshops delivered at the Centre. However, the available evidence does not support assigning this activity to a ward without relying on location information.

  • The Cancer Support Centre website — homepage
    Lists The Cancer Support Centre in Sutton Coldfield, with public opening hours; describes the Centre as the setting for support groups, activities and community contact.
  • The Cancer Support Centre website — 1:1 Therapies
    States that new visitors receive a welcome assessment and tailored support programme, and explicitly locates manicure and pedicure appointments 'Here at the Centre'.
Remaining uncertainties
  • The organisation has one clearly evidenced fixed service hub in Birmingham: The Cancer Support Centre in Sutton Coldfield. No current evidence was found of additional Cancer Support Centre-operated service sites in other Birmingham wards.
  • A weekly walking group is advertised in Sutton Park, but the organisation does not publish a precise meeting point. As Sutton Park extends across more than one ward, this does not support assigning a further ward-level operational area.
  • The website advertises a Zoom relaxation session, but does not state the geographic distribution of participants; this does not evidence a further physical operational area.
  • The organisation’s stated West Midlands focus and a current Cancer Care Map listing indicate a regional client reach, but published evidence does not quantify client origins or show regular outreach delivery across specific districts.
  • Good Hope Hospital nurses run the colorectal support group advertised by the Centre. This is a material service partnership, but the available evidence places the group at or through the Centre rather than demonstrating Cancer Support Centre delivery at hospital or other NHS sites.
Additional evidence needed
  • A current annual or impact report showing clients' home areas, referral origins and the proportion using remote versus Centre-based support.
  • A current timetable identifying the broader areas for all off-site activities, especially the Sutton Park walking group.
  • Confirmation from the organisation of whether it operates any outreach clinics, satellite groups or commissioned services outside the Centre.
  • A current partnership statement from University Hospitals Birmingham or Good Hope Hospital confirming the location and operational arrangement for the colorectal support group.

Areas of work

Source:Charity Commission
  • Education/training
  • The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Who they help

Source:Charity Commission
  • Elderly/old People
  • Other Defined Groups
  • People With Disabilities
  • The General Public/mankind

How they help

Source:Charity Commission
  • Provides Advocacy/advice/information
  • Provides Human Resources
  • Provides Services

Discoveries involving this organisation

The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.

Observations

Sources:Civic AtlasAI-assisted

  • It appears designed to bridge a post-treatment support gap

    The organisation may function as a continuing support layer alongside, rather than instead of, NHS treatment. Its emphasis on people who are newly diagnosed, in treatment or adjusting afterwards suggests particular attention to the transition from treatment into longer-term life with or after cancer.

    Why it matters

    This clarifies its civic role: the Centre is not simply providing therapies, but may help people navigate a period when formal clinical contact is reduced while emotional and practical needs remain substantial.

    Show evidence

    • “Support is available to people who are newly diagnosed, in treatment, or adjusting to life after cancer.”

      Source:Organisation

    • “A client described NHS treatment ending and not knowing how to move into a new life.”

      Source:Organisation

  • The Centre treats family and carers as part of the cancer experience

    It appears to understand cancer as affecting a wider network, not solely the diagnosed person. Support for loved ones and care givers may create a shared support infrastructure around clients while recognising that families can have distinct needs.

    Why it matters

    This broadens understanding of its potential reach and relationship role: it may strengthen informal care networks as well as support individual wellbeing.

    Show evidence

    • “The charity's objects include cancer sufferers' respective families.”

      Source:Charity Commission

    • “The Centre provides support for people affected by a loved one's cancer and for care givers.”

      Source:Organisation

  • Its distinctive offer is a holistic, community-based model rather than a single service

    The four-pillar framework suggests the organisation deliberately combines counselling, therapies, groups, workshops and informal connection. Complementary therapies appear to be embedded within a broader wellbeing approach, rather than presented as the organisation's sole purpose.

    Why it matters

    This helps distinguish the Centre from a narrowly clinical, advice-only or therapy-only provider, and suggests that the interaction between services and peer belonging may be central to its value.

    Show evidence

    • “The Centre describes its support through four pillars: mind, body, spirit and community.”

      Source:Organisation

    • “Its support includes counselling, complementary therapies, groups, workshops and talks.”

      Source:Organisation

    Remaining uncertainties

  • There is no evidence of the number, geography or demographic profile of people using the Centre.
  • The nature of referral and working relationships with NHS services, cancer charities and local community organisations is unclear.
  • There is no outcome evidence showing which elements of support produce the greatest benefit.

    Additional evidence needed

  • Annual reports or service data showing client numbers, referral routes, waiting times and use of each service.
  • Evidence of formal partnerships, funding sources and local organisations involved in cancer care and social support.
  • Independent evaluation or client outcome data, including experiences of carers and people after treatment.
Charity Commission profile
Source:Charity Commission

Activities

Provide a place of sanctuary and support for all those affected by cancer including family and friends. Also offer a range of complementary therapies.

Charity objects

1. TO RELIEVE CANCER SUFFERERS (INCLUDING PERSONS IN REMISSION) AND THEIR RESPECTIVE FAMILIES IN THE WEST MIDLANDS AND SURROUNDING AREA BY THE PROVISION OF HOLISTIC AND OTHER THERAPY TREATMENTS INCLUDING TRADITIONAL, ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLIMENTARY THERAPIES AND TREATMENTS, 2. TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE HEALTH OF CANCER SUFFERERS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE FAMILIES AND FRIENDS BY THE PROVISION OF A COUNSELLING, ADVICE AND SUPPORT SERVICE