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 story

Raise 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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Latest News & Events

4 August 2026

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...

31 July 2026

Third Live Forever Cup raises over £11,000 for charities

What began as a one-off football match has grown to become a very special fundraising event...

23 July 2026

Three Days for Bobby sets off again for its 15th ride

An annual cycle ride for our foundation has taken on even greater significance following the sad...

Help us make a difference

Support us in building our new Sir Bobby Robson Institute and together we can tackle cancer with world-leading research and innovation.