Christie Impact Report 2025

Research has been a key focus for us as part of our commitment to supporting the research efforts of the Trust with up to £30m of funding by 2030. The Trust has set ambitious targets for the next few years including trebling the number of patients participating in research, and growing the pipeline of research leaders with regional, national and international influence. Investing in people has always been crucial to the success of The Christie and this year is no different. The Charity has funded a number of clinical research fellows that play an active role in both clinical and research activities and help to improve patient outcomes through involvement in potentially practice changing research. Looking after patients emotional and mental wellbeing is as important as their clinical care and with that in mind we have recently introduced animal therapy for our younger patients. Lilo and Luna, cocker spaniel therapy dogs, visit our proton beam therapy centre every fortnight and have been a big hit with both our young patients and staff alike. As we look back with pride at the impact our supporters have made amidst a year marked by continued rising living costs, we are deeply moved by the extraordinary support, generosity, and solidarity shown. This support has made a vital difference to the lives of people with cancer and their loved ones and means Christie doctors, nurses and research teams can provide the very best care and develop life-saving and life-changing treatments which are used

not just in the UK, but across the world. The ripple effect of your kindness is immeasurable. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has played their part. We will continue our efforts to make a difference — to patients, their families, and staff — where and when it is most needed. We will never stop looking for ways to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. THANK YOU!

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