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COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER

We are currently expanding our services in the South and West Wales area and are looking to appoint a fundraiser.This is a new role and the successful applicant will be a resourceful and strongly self-motivated individual who can demonstrate commitment and eagerness to raise funds in excess of the budgeted income. 

 Working pro-actively within the local community the post holder will be responsible for recruiting, motivating and retaining new fundraising groups, volunteers and third parties.It is envisaged that this will entail developing new and imaginative activities and methodsof fundraising whilst raising awareness of the charity at local and regional level.  Excellent interpersonal skills will be essential in order to establish and maintain partnerships and build relationships with key supporters. The ability to draw up and deliver strategic plans will be critical to this role

For further information, please contact Ian Addison, Charity Manager, email ian.addison@cancerinformation.org.uk, or send your CV and covering letter with salary expectations to us at 2-2a Gwydr Crescent, Uplands Swansea SA2 0AA. Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 3rd February 2012.

 

BOXING DAY 2011 WALRUS DIP

We were delighted that Clare and her friends nominated CISS as their chosen charity when they took part in the Walrus Dip on Boxing Day morning at Pembrey, Carmarthenshire.This is the fourth year they took part in the event, where again they braved the icy waters to raise funds for us, for which we are very grateful. The photos show Clare and her friends dressed as smurfs with Ian Addison our Charity Manager, Meinir Davies Outreach Services Manager and Berns Thomas Outreach Development Officer for Carmarthenshire who supported them on the morning.

                                   

 

CHIP AND PIN PAYMENT FACILITY

In order to make shopping easier for our customers CISS now accepts all major credit and debit cards at both our shops.

You can now text us a donation - here's how!

Text CISS02 to 70070 to make a donation to CISS and make a difference today.  - JustTextGiving by Vodafone

ON- LINE SURVEY

Dealing with problems arising from cancer and its treatment: An online survey for UK residents:- 

How do you deal with problems following cancer and its treatment? If you have completed initial cancer treatment in the last 12 months (e.g. Surgery, Chemotherapy, Hormone and/or Radiotherapy) we’d like to invite you to take part in our online survey. We want to find out the ways that people deal with cancer and treatment related problems once treatment is over. Establishing this will help us to identify people who are most likely to have difficulty dealing with problems so that these people can be supported appropriately. This survey is funded by Macmillan Cancer Support and is being conducted by researchers at the University of Southampton. The survey is open now for a limited time. Please click the link here to find out more and to complete the survey: http://www.soton.ac.uk/msrg/onlinesurvey

GIFT AID

The Gift Aid scheme allows us to reclaim 25p for every pound donated to CISS by UK taxpayers. This extends to items donated to our shops. When these are sold, we will then receive an extra 25p for every pound of shop sales. If you are donating items to us, please sign up for the Gift Aid scheme in order to help our worthy cause!

SAINSBURY'S LOCAL STORE MAKES DONATION

Sainsburys recently refurbished the existing Spar Supermarket in the Uplands to form a new Sainsbury’s Local convenience store. CISS received a generous donation to help with the refurbishment of the storage room of our shop unit. New shelving and hanging rails were fitted to enable our stock of donated clothes and items to be stored on site.

NEW TRUSTEE RECRUITMENT

Due to the expansion of CISS we are now looking for additional volunteer Trustees to offer support to our existing officers. We are looking for individuals from all cultural backgrounds who feel they have skills or experience which will contribute to the future benefit of our charity.We would also welcome those residing in the Carmarthenshire and Neath Port Talbot Counties.

If you feel you have something to offer CISS, which will at the same time help those affected by cancer and you can spare a couple of hours a month then please contact Ian Addison on 01792 464625 or download the pack below. Completed packs can be emailed to ian.addison@cancerinformation.org.uk or posted to our Swansea address.

Trustee Pack 2010 [PDF]

Trustee Pack 2010 [Microsoft Word Document]

 

SUPPORT GROUPS

We are now offering support on a group basis at both our centres. If you feel you would benefit from this, please look at our services page under the 'Self -help and support' section

BOXING DAY 2010 WALRUS DIP

We were delighted that Clare and her friends nominated CISS as their chosen charity when they chose to take part in the Walrus Dip on Boxing Day at Pembrey, Carmarthenshire. Sadly the adverse weather forced the organisers to cancel the event, but in spite of this over £200 was raised. We would like to thank Clare, her friends and supporters for nominationg us again as their chosen charity.

CISS ATTENDS THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF CANCER SELF HELP AND SUPPORT GROUPS

CISS sent a delegation of staff and volunteers to the annual conference in Manchester in July. This event is held every year at Manchester and brings together cancer support organisations from all over the country to share best practices and raise awareness of the good work done by the dedicated groups throughout the country.Our photo shows some of our staff members and volunteers preparing for the days presentations.

                    

 

NEW PREMISES FOR CISS IN SWANSEA

We are delighted to announce that we have now moved into our new custom built building at Gwydr Crescent, Uplands.Our centre & shop has now opened, It is ideally located for clients, being on the main bus route in and out of the City Centre and will has its own free parking for client & visitor use. We have extended our opening hours of the Swansea shop to include Saturdays from 10am to 2pm.

This is an exciting development in the history of CISS and the change is in response to the changing needs of our clients & how they access our service. The shop will be on the ground floor and will carry larger stocks of popular lines.We will have facilities suitable for those clients with disability needs, ensuring all users have full access to our facilities.

The Centre was officially opened by Edwina Hart Minister for Health on June 10th. Our photo shows Mrs Hart officially cutting the cake with Andrew Davies, Assembly member, Carolyn Kirby Chair of Trustees of CISS and Ian Addison CISS Manager.

                    

 

CORUS GOLF DAY FUNDRAISING EVENT

Staff from Corus Abbey Works Port Talbot held a Golf Day at the Grove Golf Club Porthcawl and nominated CISS as their chosen charity for the day. £1050 was raised during the event. The photo shows our Manager Ian Addison accepting the cheque from Nathan Landeg, Chris Davies and Section Team Leader Keith Hampton. Our sincere thanks go to Keith, his team and all who sponsored the players during the day. Our thanks also go to Keith Farron, Community Manager at Corus whose ongoing support is much appreciated.

             

 

BOXING DAY 2009 WALRUS DIP

We were delighted that Clare and her friends nominated CISS as their chosen charity when they took part in the Walrus Dip on Boxing Day at Pembrey, Carmarthenshire. They braved the icy waters to raise funds for us, for which we are very grateful.

                

           

 

OUR OUTREACH SERVICE

Following our successful lottery bid, we are now expanding our Outreach service in the local community. Please see our services page for full details of our outreach service/locations & times.

 

TENOVUS MOBILE UNIT

CISS is delighted to be partnership working with Tenovus on their mobile unit in Carmarthenshire, which started on November 24th at Llanelli, and December 1st at Carmarthen.

CISS will be offering counselling on these days as part of the support package to clients using this service. Visit the Tenovus website for more details http://www.tenovus.org.uk/busBlog/

 

Testimonials

I was impressed with the professional response I received when I phoned, with a prompt call back from CISS - Berns. She was able to come and see me very quickly which was so good at this time. This was just what I needed -an easy to access and reliable support service. We usually communicated via text. My husband also spoke with another counsellor, Meinir, while he was in hospital and found this visit very important as he came to terms with his illness.

'I visited your office on Friday with a friend who has just found out that her mum is terminally ill with cancer. I am very impressed and interested in the support and help that you offered to her and I know she is very grateful for the support and help available'.

'I again wish to thank Jayne and your organisation for being there and supporting me when I needed it.'

'Thank you for your continued support over the past many months - it has enabled me to continue my daily routine and the ability to talk about my bereavement without being emotionally overcome.'

'Thank you so much for this information, it has been extremely helpful. It did feel like and now appears that my dad is waiting far longer than the times stated and this gives me some information to assist with my discussions with his surgeon and oncologist.'

 

'Your service is extremely helpful to individuals faced with an unsure future.  I have worked for the NHS for 20 years but this is not an area I have ever been involved with prior to my fathers diagnosis Many thanks once again.'

 

'I visited your office on Friday with a friend who has just found out that her mum is terminally ill with cancer. I am very impressed and interested in the support and help that you offered her and I know she is very grateful for any support and help available'

 

'Thank you for the support you gave to my father who has now made a full recovery'