Stay supported all year round

Whether you're looking forward to your next trip or are new to the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, there are lots of other ways to get involved and stay supported all year round too.

More information and support

Join our Youth Advisory Group

Get your voice heard

Our Youth Advisory Group is vital in making sure the diverse lived experiences, opinions, and ideas of all young people we support are at the heart of our decision-making. Help shape the future of the Trust.

Share your story

Use your lived experience to make a difference

Help more people discover the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, to raise money or awareness or both! Speak at an event or group you arrange or volunteer to be on our talks list. We can help your talk have the biggest impact.

Signposting

Getting further support

If you need further support, in any aspect of your life, there are lots of organisations you can turn to. Including cancer support, mental health, financial and careers advice and bereavement here are some.

Join our mental wellbeing support programme

In partnership with specialist youth charity, Mind Over Cancer, young people who need further support can apply to take part in new monthly free mental wellbeing sessions between October and May.

The free online groups provide a space for young people to continue conversations from their trip, and some of the issues it may have raised, with people who 'get it' and get the tools in place to look after their mental wellbeing.

The groups will be full of care, kindness, joyfulness and friendship. It's a place to learn, process and reflect and to look after your wellbeing. Think you could benefit? Find out more and apply.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 19 September 2025.

Find out more & apply now

Belief in a brighter future

My life now

It’s been over 20 years since the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust first set sail – what are the young people who have been on trips up to now?

They check back in to share how the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust has inspired them to believe in a brighter future living through and beyond cancer. Our 'My Life Now' series shows a positive future after cancer is a reality.

Never miss a 'My Life Now' by signing up for our monthly's Trust News e-newsletter.

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My Life Now - meet Ed

"I need confidence and belief in myself to stand up on stage in front of people, I'm grateful for the Trust’s role in helping me achieve that."

From the loneliness of cancer treatment to star of the stage, Ed's long recovery, filled with ups and downs, has led to touring theatre productions and volunteering on Trust trips. Now he's in charge of the stories he tells.

My Life Now - meet Rachel

"I loved talking to people at school about my trips, I wasn't just 'the cancer girl' anymore."

Rachel was diagnosed with lymphoma in 2005, then relapsed with chronic lymphoma in 2014. She now helps under-represented students successfully apply for university, and recently went traveling around South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand for six months - on her own!

My Life Now - meet Raj

"The Trust acted as a getaway from all noise that came with the recovery."

At 14, Raj was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal carcinoma and first sailed with the Trust the following year. He is now an Applications Engineer, writing electrical/software testing solutions for big manufacturing companies. Raj built his first computer in lockdown!

Stay connected year round

Sound Waves

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust podcast

Our community comes together on Sound Waves to spark conversation and tackle the things that matter to anyone impacted by cancer in young people. Listen to all episodes here.

Trust Tutorials

Check out You Tube playlist

Whether you're coming sailing for the first time this summer or returning for more adventures, our Trust Tutorials give you the lowdown on everything from tying knots to Uno Trust-syle (just don't tell the skippers...)

The power of partnership

Teenage Cancer Trust

Official Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust partners.

Te only national events for young people with cancer, bringing young people together to share experiences, develop life skills, build connections and most importantly have some fun.

Young Lives vs Cancer

Official Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust partners.

Getting young lives back on track by providing services for young adults aged 16-24, who have been diagnosed with cancer, their families, and the people they care about.

Other ways to make a difference

Fundraise for us

Use your imagination - from taking on a personal challenge to doing something fun with friends or workmates.

Shop your Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust goodies

Get your hands on our range of exclusive Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust products - treat yourself or buy someone a gift

Volunteer for us

Whether supporting fundraising or providing an extra pair of hands on trips, our volunteers make an immeasurable difference.