BNSSG Communities Against Cancer

VCSE organisations operating in the BNSSG area, but not in Inner City and East Bristol (ICE), are welcome to apply. BNSSG CAC does not fund projects in ICE, as similar work in that area is being delivered by other organisations. However, organisations registered within the ICE area may apply if their proposed projects are carried out outside ICE or serve communities outside ICE.

Although the project is coordinated by the Chinese Community Wellbeing Society, it does not only serve the Chinese community. BNSSG CAC aims to serve all community groups in the BNSSG area outside of ICE, with a particular focus on underserved groups listed below in reducing health inequalities.

• People living in areas of deprivation  
• People on low incomes  
• People experiencing mental health challenges  
• People who are neuro-diverse  
• People who are digitally excluded  
• People affected by substance misuse  
• People from LGBTQIA+ communities  
• People who experience ethnic health inequalities   
• People from Gypsy, Roma, Traveller and Boater communities  
• Others, please specify 

The project aims at giving everyone a fair chance to prevent cancer and find it early. We want to support project that:

• Raising awareness of cancer signs and symptoms
• Encouraging people to attend cancer screening
• Helping people understand how healthier lifestyle choices can reduce their cancer risk
• Building community confidence in accessing and speaking with health professionals

Everyone deserves the best chance of preventing cancer and finding it early. However, not everyone has the same opportunities to stay healthy and get the care they need. These unfair and avoidable differences are known as health inequalities.

Certain groups in the society are more likely to face these challenges. These include people living in deprived areas or on low incomes, people from some ethnic backgrounds, and those who are digitally excluded. They also include people from LGBTQIA+ communities, traveller communities, as well as people experiencing mental health challenges, neurodiversity, or substance misuse.

These barriers mean that people are less likely to know the signs of cancer, take part in screening, or see a doctor early. As a result, some people have worse health outcomes. For example, data shows that people in the most deprived areas are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer late, when it is harder to treat.

These grants are therefore being offered to address these challenges.

Interested in cancer inequalities? Download our curated list of studies here.

You can request between £500-£10,000. Monies awarded will be paid directly to the successful organisation.

Please submit your application by 20 February 2026. Applicants will be notified of the results within one month.