ABOUT US
Ayrshire Cancer Support is a trusted local charity dedicated to providing life-saving services and practical support to individuals and families affected by cancer across Ayrshire.
We're Here To Help
For over 40 years, we have offered free patient transport, professional counselling, and well-being services to ensure no one faces cancer alone.
Our cancer support centres (Kilmarnock and Ayr) provide a safe space for emotional support, therapies, and community connection, helping people navigate their cancer journey with hope.
Our vision is to remain Ayrshire’s leading cancer support organisation, providing the best possible local support for people affected by cancer living in Ayrshire.
At Ayrshire Cancer Support we pride ourselves on providing three key pillars of support:
- Care
- Compassion
- Kindness
Who We Are
We provide free cancer care and support services to meet the emotional,
practical, and social needs of those affected by cancer in Ayrshire. Through collaboration and partnership, we work to improve wellbeing, reduce
inequalities in care, and support families, carers, and loved ones.
We are commited to continue to provide this help and support through;
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Excellence
- Teamwork
From a small transport service in 1982 to Ayrshire’s leading cancer support charity, we’ve expanded to provide vital care, services, and dedicated support centres.
Each milestone reflects our commitment to those affected by cancer. Our next big milestone is the opening of our second purpose-built centre in Ayr in spring 2025.
We will enhance cancer support services, processing 90% of referrals within a month, fulfilling 95% of transport requests, and increasing Drop-in Centre visits by 10% annually.
To ensure sustainability, we’ll grow income by 10% yearly, expand retail
operations, and complete the Ayr Centre by Spring 2025.
We aim to meet our objectives in the following key areas:
- Impact
- Sustainability and Growth
- Partnership Working
- People
