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About the Charity

Members of the Cancer Challenge Choir, whose personal efforts raised £5,000 for the Charity presented a cheque to Mr. Peter Jones, Chair of the NPT Cancer Challenge Charity, at a recent choir rehearsal.

Run by volunteers NPTCC is a local charity that helps local people. Our aim is to help with the prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer. We raise funds to purchase equipment for local hospitals in Neath Port Talbot, Singleton, Morriston and Bridgend.

A Management Committee comprised entirely of volunteers administers the Charity, and fixed overheads are minimal. The Charity does not pay any salaries, wages or honoraria, and has no assets that incur maintenance costs, thus maximizing the funds available to meet its objectives.

Since its beginnings NPTCC has raised over £1 million to purchase vitally needed equipment in the local area. Each request for help is different so we consult with the hospitals to find out what is needed, a target is then set, and when we have the funds in place a purchase is made. The equipment is then presented to the hospital.

The Charity Celebrated its 20th Anniversary in 2017.

In 2006 Neath Port Talbot Cancer Challenge was presented with the Queens Award, the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK, to recognise outstanding work done in their own communities. It was created in 2002 to celebrate the anniversary of the Queen's coronation. It is the MBE for volunteer groups across the UK, to recognise outstanding work done in their own communities. It was created in 2002 to celebrate the anniversary of the Queen's coronation. It is the MBE for volunteer groups.

Future Events

Thursday 26th June - Quiz Night

The Charity will hold a quiz night at The Crown & Sceptre pub in Cadoxton at 8pm on Thursday 26th June, 2025. The entry fee is £5 per person.

The Crown & Sceptre serves meals and anyone wishing to eat before the quiz may book on the night or in advance by phoning 01639 638042. Last meals will be served at 6:30pm to allow the quiz to start on time.

Sunday, August 10th at 1:30pm - Marquee Lunch

This will be held in the grounds of Neath Cricket Club. Tickets cost £35 and include a three course meal and entertainment from the IECHYD DA THEATRE GROUP, who will be performing a murder mystery farce, and the excellent GREEN DRAGON BAND, who will be providing music.All profits will be divided between the Neath Port Talbot Cancer Challenge Charity and Neath Food Bank.
Tickets are available from Philip Hunkin (philip.hunkin@ntlworld.com).

Lunch and Fashion Show

The Charity hosted a lunch and fashion show at Blanco's Restaurant, Port Talbot, on Monday December 16th 2024. The event raised a massive £2,500 for the Charity for which we are very grateful. A big thank you to Rowberry's of Swansea, who provided the fashion show, and to the organisers and all those who attended.

Cancer Challenge Choir Musical Director Raises £1000

Gwen Shenton, who is the recently appointed Musical Director of the Neath Port Talbot Cancer Challenge Choir, took part in the Swansea Half Marathon on Sunday 8th June and raised £1,000 through Sponsorship. We are so grateful to Gwen for her magnificent effort and indeed to all other members of the choir for their ceaseless efforts to raise funds for the Charity.

Cancer Challenge Choir Donation

The Cancer Challenge Choir presented a cheque for £5,000 to Mr. Peter Jones, Chair of the NPT Cancer Challenge Charity, at the Nine Lessons and Carols Service held in Our Lady of Assumption Church, Briton Ferry, on 1st December, 2024.

A big 'Thank You' is also due to the Our lady of Assumption Church whose efforts raised a further £700 for the Charity.

The Charity is delighted to acknowledge, once again, the immense fund raising efforts of Mo Oliver, a member of the Cancer Challenge Singers' Choir who has raised £1,800 by making and selling Christmas cards. Your efforts are very much appreciated, Mo. Thank you!

The Charity has also received £728 from the concert held at Tabernacle Chapel, Pontardawe, on 24th September at which the Cancer Challenge Singers performed along with other guest artists.

The Charity continues to receive financial donations from its sister organisation, the Neath Port Talbot Cancer Challenge Singers whose members also contribute much welcome practical assistance at Charity events and collections. Deborah Whitehouse, daughter of former Cancer Challenge Choir member, Mair Evans, presented a cheque for £510 to Charity Chairman, Peter Jones, in memory of her mother.
Cheque Presentation

Neath Fair September 7th-10th

The Charity's stall at Neath Fair raised the magnificent sum of £546.83. A big thank you to all who helped us on the stall.

The Friends of Morriston Hospital recently donated £20,000 to the Charity. Thank you very, very much.

Neath Writers' Group

Neath Writer's Group has produced a book of poems and short stories, entitled "You Are Never Alone", about the challenges of living with cancer.

Copies can be purchased for £5 from Neath Library with all proceeds being donated to the charity.