Our Mission
Finding more effective ways to detect and treat cancer
The funds donated to Sir Bobby’s Foundation come courtesy of the generosity of thousands of committed community fundraisers, from legacies, individual donors, businesses, and Trusts and Foundations.
They directly benefit cancer patients from across the North East, North Cumbria and North Yorkshire and contribute significantly to international research into the disease.
Sir Bobby’s storyRaise vital funds for our charity
The foundation raises funds in many different ways.
Thousands of people have donated to our campaigns for many different reasons, but they all have one goal in common, to improve care and treatment for the people of the North East, north Cumbria and North Yorkshire living with cancer.
If you’re keen to support us, talk to our experts who can advise you on the best way of contributing.
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Join Sir Bobby’s “last and greatest team”
Help make the Sir Bobby Robson Institute a reality
Support our campaign to build a landmark three-storey building at The Freeman Hospital, with world-class facilities including research an outpatients department, treatment bays, laboratory, and consultation rooms. It will be home to two major research teams under one roof, connecting early and late-stage trials in one seamless process.
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Newcastle Building Society backs cancer innovation
Newcastle Building Society has supported the work of The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, part of Newcastle...
Peter Reid joins Sir Bobby’s Team for Great North Run 2026
Every year, the AJ Bell Great North Run provides an opportunity for fundraisers to take on...
Funding boost moves landmark cancer research centre a step closer
A £1.25 million grant from the Wolfson Foundation to Newcastle University has brought the Sir Bobby...