About Us
A registered charity, we were established in August 1999 by a group of volunteers with first-hand experience of dealing with people who have received a cancer diagnosis. Today we have our own premises, Rock Rose House, at 32 St Patrick’s Avenue (opposite Mayo University Hospital) and we also operate outreach centres in Ballina and Achill. We work with patients/survivors and their families and friends of all ages, to help ease their cancer journey with a range of therapies and emotional supports on an individual or group basis. All of the services we provide are available free of charge to service users who can visit our centres in confidence, knowing that they will be met by someone who understands what they are going through and can offer comfort and support.
Mission Statement
To provide for the emotional needs of people affected by a cancer diagnosis, their families and friends.
Governance
Mayo Cancer Support is a registered charity and a registered company limited by guarantee.
Registered Charity: CHY 13952
Registered Charity Number: 20044770
We are governed by a voluntary board of directors who give of their time to help oversee the running of the charity, in conjunction with the Manager, ensuring full compliance from both a Revenue and Charities Regulator perspective.
Mayo Cancer Support confirms that our organisation complies with the standards laid out in the Charities Governance Code as required by the Charity Regulator.
As required under Company Law our accounts are independently audited every year. This process is overseen by the Board of Directors and is in compliance with the Charities SORP.
We publish our Annual Accounts on our website. You can access them HERE.
Our Board Members
The manager and members of the board of Mayo Cancer Support. Back row L-R: Eugene Connolly (Treasurer), Anthony McCormack, Mary T. Gibbons, John Maughan, Paul Harte (Vice Chairperson). Front row L-R: Joan Fitzgerald, Seamus Moran (Chairperson), Trisha Greavy (Manager), and Noleen Cashin Cafolla (Secretary). Pic: Michael Donnelly.
Policies and Procedures
Mayo Cancer Support maintains a suite of policies and procedures to ensure we are effectively operating in compliance with the Charities Regulator Governance Code.
Find our policies on Data Protection, Child Safeguarding and Complaints HERE.
Client testimonials
“When I went to Mayo Cancer Support, I felt so welcome and at home, and I was given the strength and courage to deal with my wife’s diagnosis.” — Tadhg
“The hardest part was taking the first step in the door and people shouldn’t be afraid because there is always help at hand.” — Padhraic
“A simple cup of tea and a listening ear is all we need sometimes and I found that at Mayo Cancer Support.” — Linda
“I wouldn’t be where I am today without the support I received from the staff, therapists and counsellors at Mayo Cancer Support.” — Mary