# Ampthill Vs Cancer

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1217357 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1217357)
- Website: https://ampthillvscancer.org
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Central Bedfordshire
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ampthill-vs-cancer

Ampthill vs Cancer supports people affected by cancer through grants, wellbeing, rehabilitation and aftercare programmes. We raise funds through community events, awareness campaigns and partnerships with charities, healthcare providers and support organisations. We fund practical, emotional and physical support to improve wellbeing and quality of life.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Charitable objects

> To promote and protect the physical and mental health of Cancer patients, their families, carers and friends by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities, services, support, education and advice not normally provided by the statutory authorities.

## What it funds

Ampthill Vs Cancer is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Ampthill Vs Cancer in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (ampthillvscancer.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

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