NECCR and NORCAS Join Forces to Create a National Lifeline for Wellbeing and Support
We are proud to announce a landmark partnership between two life-changing UK charities, NORCAS and NECCR joining together to form a unified network of support for individuals and families across the country.
This collaboration represents a new era of compassionate care and community driven wellbeing. By merging expertise in addiction recovery, mental health, and cancer support, the new organisation aims to deliver holistic help, advice, and hope to people of all ages and backgrounds throughout the UK.
About the Organisations
NORCAS – Transforming Lives Through Recovery
For decades, NORCAS has been one of the UK’s most trusted charities supporting people affected by gambling, drug, and alcohol addiction. With counselling services, recovery programmes, and educational outreach, NORCAS has helped thousands reclaim their independence and wellbeing.
Its approach focuses on long-term recovery, social reintegration, and mental health support, ensuring that every individual receives personalised care and guidance.
NECCR – Hope and Healing for Young Lives
The North of England Children’s Cancer Research (NECCR) charity has been a lifeline for young people and families affected by cancer. Through vital research funding, patient support, and family outreach initiatives, NECCR has contributed to remarkable advances in childhood cancer care and survivorship.
Its mission extends beyond treatment, empowering families, supporting emotional resilience, and building stronger communities of care for children and young adults battling serious illness.
A New Chapter: One Network, One Mission
By coming together, NORCAS and NECCR are creating something unprecedented, a nationally coordinated support system designed to address both physical and mental wellbeing under one compassionate framework.
The merged initiative, which will operate under a new shared identity (to be unveiled soon), will provide:
- Integrated advice and counselling services for addiction, mental health, and serious illness.
- Online resources and information hubs offering trusted, evidence-based guidance.
- Community outreach programmes to support families and carers.
- Education and awareness campaigns across schools, workplaces, and local authorities.
- Joint research projects exploring the connections between chronic illness, addiction, and social wellbeing.
Leadership and Vision
The merger will be led by a unified board of trustees drawn from both charities, with shared leadership in public health, youth support, and mental wellness.
According to the founding statement:
“By joining together, we can reach further, respond faster, and care deeper. Every person deserves access to support — whether they are struggling with addiction, illness, or the challenges in between. Our mission is to ensure that no one faces these battles alone.”
The partnership reflects a wider movement across the UK’s charitable sector — one that recognises the interconnected nature of health challenges, and the need for joined-up support systems that bridge mental, emotional, and physical care.
National Impact and Future Goals
The new organisation will focus on national accessibility, ensuring people in urban, rural, and remote communities can all access timely help. Its first-year objectives include:
- Launching a 24/7 digital support platform with live chat and crisis response.
- Establishing joint regional centres in key UK cities for local community access.
- Creating specialised youth programmes for prevention and early intervention.
- Developing a national research partnership with universities to improve cross-sector support strategies.
- Offer detailed advice and expert insight into safer gambling at casinos not on Gamstop.
Over time, the charity hopes to become a central pillar in the UK’s wellbeing landscape, bridging the gap between healthcare, education, and community support.
How You Can Get Involved
Members of the public, professionals, and community leaders are invited to support the merger by:
- Donating or fundraising to expand outreach and research.
- Volunteering as a mentor, peer supporter, or local ambassador.
- Partnering in education and awareness initiatives.
Together, we can build a united network of hope, helping individuals and families not just to survive, but to thrive.
Contact and Media Enquiries
- Website: www.norcas.org.uk | www.neccr.org.uk
- Press Contact: media@norcas-neccr.org.uk
- Social Media: @NorcasNeccr on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
- Address: NECCR,
- Floor 6, Thames Childhood Cancer Research Centre
- New Research Building
- Manchester
- SK43AB
