Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey

What Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey does

Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey (legally Macmillan Cancer Support (Jersey) Limited) is an independent Jersey-registered charity and company limited by guarantee, founded in the 1980s (rebranded under the Macmillan name in 2008 following the national Macmillan–Cancerbackup merger), that delivers free, non-clinical cancer support and wellbeing services to islanders affected by cancer. The charity operates The Oasis, a drop-in cancer support and wellbeing centre at the Lido Medical Centre in St Saviour, complemented by home visits, a daytime phone line, and evening/weekend routing to the Macmillan UK national helpline. Service users access emotional support and counselling, complementary therapies (aromatherapy, reflexology, reiki, manicures), wellbeing classes (yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, relaxation/hypnotherapy), group support (Prostate Cancer Support Group, therapeutic art, HOPE course), and a practical information library.

The underlying delivery platform is intentionally low-tech: a public-facing website with online donation capability (PayPal, Rapidata direct debit, JustGiving-linked sponsorship pages), a closed Facebook support group, and a small in-house clinical and operational team of approximately 11 staff supported by an 8-member Board of Directors that includes an oncologist, a GP, and HR, finance, communications, and sustainability directors. The organisation runs two awareness campaigns outside core service delivery — #getmentalking (targeting male underrepresentation in service access) and Sun Awareness (a population-level skin cancer prevention initiative) — and operates a suite of recurring fundraising programmes including the Jersey GEM monthly giving scheme, payroll giving via Jersey employers, legacies and in-memory giving, and signature annual events (Rowathon, Jersey's Greatest Coffee Morning, cycle challenges).

The business model is donation-funded with no government subsidy: Macmillan Jersey explicitly receives no funding from the States of Jersey or from Macmillan UK, relying entirely on individual donations, corporate partnerships (Standard Bank Offshore, IQ-EQ, Investec, PraxisIFM, Dandara and others), payroll giving, legacies, and event income. Pricing to service users is fully free, with a structural 25% tax-reclaim mechanism on lump-sum donations over £50 administered by the States of Jersey Tax Office. The charity serves a bounded island population — roughly 4,000 people living with or beyond a cancer diagnosis in Jersey, with ~700 new diagnoses annually — and delivered 2,570 support sessions in 2020 at a stated operational cost of £6,500 per week.

Name

Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey

Legal name

Macmillan Cancer Support (Jersey) Limited

Website

https://macmillanjersey.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey is an independent Jersey-registered charity operating The Oasis drop-in centre, delivering free emotional support, complementary therapies, wellbeing classes, and group programmes to the island's ~4,000 people living with or beyond a cancer diagnosis. It is funded entirely through donations, corporate partnerships, payroll giving, legacies, and events, receiving no funding from the States of Jersey or Macmillan UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cancer Support Services (Non-Profit)

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (62419)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC), Volunteer & Companion Support Services (Hospice Volunteer Programs) (HSABAFAO), End-of-Life Emotional & Spiritual Support (Chaplaincy/Counseling) In-Home (HSABAFAH), Financial Assistance & Benefits Navigation Services (BPAGAEAK)

Keywords

• Cancer support services
• Cancer counselling
• Complementary therapy services
• Charitable fundraising events
• Community healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

St Saviour

HQ country

Jersey

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations and Fundraising: One-off donations, regular monthly giving (Jersey GEMs programme), and individual fundraising through JustGiving-linked sponsorship pages. In 2020, £52,187 was raised by individual fundraisers. Regular giving enables sustainable income for the charity.
2. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorship: Businesses sponsor events (Rowathon, Coffee Morning, Cycle Challenges), adopt Charity of the Year status, provide gifts in kind (IT, financial advice, co-branding), and employee fundraising. Notable sponsors include Standard Bank Offshore (Rowathon 2026), IQ-EQ (Coffee Morning 2026), Investec (Cycle Challenges), PraxisIFM, and Dandara.
3. Payroll Giving: Employees donate directly from their salary through an employer-run scheme. Donations over £50 per year qualify as lump sum donations, allowing Macmillan Jersey to claim an additional 25% back from the States of Jersey Tax Office.
4. Legacies and In-Memory Giving: Gifts left in wills by supporters. The charity actively promotes leaving a legacy as a lasting way to support islanders affected by cancer.
5. Macmillan UK Grants: Access to Macmillan UK grants that are means-tested for service users, and potentially other grant funding streams for operational costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey provides free, confidential cancer support services to islanders affected by cancer through The Oasis drop-in centre in St Saviour, complemented by home visits, telephone, and online channels. Service lines include emotional support and counselling, complementary therapies (aromatherapy, reflexology, reiki, manicures), wellbeing classes (yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, relaxation), group support programmes, and a practical information library — all funded by local donations, corporate partnerships, payroll giving, legacies, and signature fundraising events.

Product overview

Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey operates The Oasis, a cancer support and wellbeing centre offering a comprehensive suite of free services to islanders affected by cancer. The core offerings include emotional support and counselling, complementary therapies (aromatherapy, reflexology, reiki, manicures), wellbeing classes (yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, relaxation/hypnotherapy), group support programs (prostate cancer support, Look Good Feel Better, therapeutic art, HOPE course), and practical information services. The organisation runs annual fundraising events including the Rowathon and Jersey's Greatest Coffee Morning, alongside digital donation programs like the Jersey GEM monthly giving initiative and JustGiving-linked sponsorship pages. All services are free and confidential, with home visit options available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Oasis: Macmillan Jersey's cancer support and wellbeing centre located at The Lido Medical Centre, providing emotional support, practical information, wellbeing services, and group support.
• The Oasis

Products and services

• The Oasis Cancer Support and Wellbeing Centre

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,570 support sessions provided in 2020, including during COVID-19 virtual support calls
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• Standard Bank OffshoreflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Standard Bank Offshore is the headline sponsor of the 2026 Rowathon event. Their sponsorship enables all money raised by participants to go directly to funding emotional, practical, and wellbeing support services.
• PraxisIFMflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022PraxisIFM sponsored the 2022 Rowathon event and previously agreed to sponsor in 2020 before COVID. Their support ensures all funds raised go directly to Macmillan Jersey. The Managing Director of PraxisIFM Jersey is quoted praising the charity's work.
• Transform Together FitnessminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Transform Together Fitness provided their venue free of charge for the Rowathon event, enabling the charity to use their space and rowing equipment for the fundraising challenge.
• DandaraminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Dandara, a property development company, adopted Macmillan Jersey's suncream stations at their developments as part of the Sun Awareness campaign. The partnership addresses skin cancer prevention among construction workers and promotes the charity's sun safety mission.
• Jersey PostminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Jersey Post provided transportation logistics for the cycles during the Lyon to Marseille cycle challenge fundraising event.
• Jersey TelecomsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Jersey Telecoms assisted with communications support during the Lyon to Marseille cycle challenge event.
• Fungi DelectiminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Provided additional logistics support for the Lyon to Marseille cycle challenge event.
• IQ-EQflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerIQ-EQ is the headline partner for Jersey's Greatest Coffee Morning 2026, the charity's flagship annual fundraising event. This partnership enables the charity to raise vital funds for islanders affected by cancer while providing brand visibility for IQ-EQ.
• Macmillan UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMacmillan Cancer Support in the UK provides a national support line (0808 808 00 00), online community, cancer information A-Z resources, and access to Macmillan UK grants. The Jersey entity is a separately registered charity that transferred from Cancerbackup Jersey following the 2008 merger between Macmillan UK and Cancerbackup. Macmillan Jersey does not receive funding from Macmillan UK.
• States of JerseycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe States of Jersey Tax Office enables Macmillan Jersey to claim 25% back on lump sum donations over £50. Macmillan Jersey does not receive direct funding from the States of Jersey government. Three Macmillan nurse posts are based at Jersey General Hospital (funded originally by Macmillan), two Macmillan Breast Care nurses and one Macmillan Urology nurse.
• Citizens Advice Bureau (Jersey)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAB Jersey is referenced as a key partner for helping cancer patients with questions about States benefits and social security coverage during treatment. Macmillan Jersey signposts service users to CAB for financial guidance.
• Jersey General HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree Macmillan nurse posts (two Macmillan Breast Care nurses and one Macmillan Urology nurse) are based at Jersey General Hospital. Macmillan Jersey works closely with these Macmillan nurses and other health professionals involved in cancer care.
• ManClub JerseyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced as a resource in the #getmentalking campaign, which aims to encourage men to talk about cancer and access support services.
• Mind JerseyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced as a mental health resource alongside Macmillan Jersey's services as part of the #getmentalking campaign support network.
• Listening Lounge (L.I.N.C.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced as a local listening service accessible to men as part of the #getmentalking campaign support network.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Jersey General Hospital: The island's main public hospital, where three Macmillan nurse posts are based. Operationally adjacent — a key clinical partner for Macmillan Jersey and host of the Macmillan Breast Care and Urology nursing services.
• Citizens Advice Bureau Jersey: Jersey-based social advice and benefits-navigation charity, formally partnered with Macmillan Jersey for financial guidance referrals. Thematically adjacent in providing non-medical social support to vulnerable Jersey residents.

Direct peers

• Maggie's Centres: UK charity operating drop-in centres offering emotional, practical, and social support to people with cancer. Direct model parallel — free, non-clinical, centre-based cancer support — though Maggie's operates a much larger UK-wide footprint.
• Young Lives vs Cancer (formerly CLIC Sargent): UK charity providing support to children and young people with cancer, including social workers and financial grants. Comparable in delivering free, person-centred support services; the Chat and Play children's offering at Macmillan Jersey addresses a similar audience segment.
• Jersey Hospice Care: Local Jersey charity providing palliative and end-of-life care, including emotional and bereavement support. Directly comparable in mission (serious-illness support), island geography, and free service model; some staff crossover (Kirsty Petrovic moved from Jersey Hospice to Macmillan Jersey).
• Marie Curie (UK): Major UK charity providing care and support for people with terminal illness, including nursing and emotional support. Comparable mission focus (cancer and serious illness), hospice-adjacent support, and volunteer-driven delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Cancer Research UK: The largest cancer charity in the UK, focused on research funding and prevention. Broadly comparable as a cancer charity operating in Jersey, but specialises in research rather than direct patient support services.
• Macmillan Cancer Support (UK): The UK national parent-branded charity providing cancer support, information, and financial guidance across Britain. Direct brand affiliation and operational model parallel — Jersey operates under its license and shares the same support helpline.

Regional players

• Mind Jersey: Jersey-based mental health charity referenced as a partner in the #getmentalking campaign. Comparable in operating as a free, locally funded Jersey charity providing emotional and psychological support.
• Brighter Futures (Jersey): Jersey-based children's charity supporting families. Comparable as a small, donation-funded Jersey charity delivering free, direct-to-family support services on the island.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/1821804614636610
• Instagraminstagram.com/p/DY4brCbiL_2
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/macmillan-cancer-support-jersey

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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