EMCTrust

18/06/2026

Smiles all round in Largs this week 💙

Three boats full of young people set sail (among some stunning yachts and adorable wildlife) for 2026's first adventure north of the border.

New friends, new memories, new beginnings. What could be better?

17/06/2026

Have you got youth work experience and want to use it to make a real difference to young people living through and beyond cancer?

We’re looking for a Youth Work Trustee to join our Board. This is a strategic role for someone with senior experience in youth work, education or young people’s services who can offer insight, challenge and guidance on how we engage, support and empower young people.

You won’t be hands-on day to day - instead, you’ll help shape our direction and strengthen our impact. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

📆 Find out more and apply via the link below.
Closing date: Thursday 25 June 2026 ⬇️
https://www.ellenmacarthurcancertrust.org/work-with-us/trustee-youth-work

16/06/2026

Parents, this one’s for you.👇

If your child is joining us for the first time this summer, or you’re still thinking about signing up, you’re invited to our online ‘Parents’ Info Session’.

It’s a great chance to meet our friendly team, connect with other parents, and find out everything you need to feel confident your child is in safe hands on their sailing adventure. ⛵

We understand how nerve-wracking it can be to let your child try something new. This session is designed to put your mind at ease - giving you the chance to ask questions, hear the details, and feel reassured before they set sail.

Sign up below to secure your spot.👇
https://www.ellenmacarthurcancertrust.org/our-trips/first-time-sailing/trip-information -the-team

16/06/2026

Who wants to join us in the Largs Regatta Festival this summer? Join the action without competing in a fun treasure hunt around the Largs channel.🏴‍☠️

On Saturday 22nd August, join us for a relaxed Cruise in Company, open to both yachts and motor vessels. There’ll be treasures to find, prizes to win, and plenty of time to enjoy the Regatta from the water.

Not only does your entry fee go directly to help young people to believe in a brighter future, but you and your crew will be treated to a prize-giving drink and access to the live music on Saturday night to soak up the festival atmosphere.

See below for full details and how to enter. ⬇️

🥳🥳 ENTRY TO THE ELLEN MACARTHUR CANCER TRUST EVENT IS NOW OPEN 🥳🥳

Fancy joining in the Regatta Festival fun without having to compete? On Saturday 22nd August you can enjoy a relaxed cruise in company, led by the team at EMCTrust. This year there will be treasures to locate and prizes to be won! Its open to yachts AND motor vessels.

It’s a great day out, an excuse to see the Regatta racing from the water, AND the entry fee goes directly to the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust to support young people after cancer.

To top it all off, your entry also gets you access to the party in the showroom on Saturday night!

Click the link to enter: https://www.ellenmacarthurcancertrust.org/shop/largs-regatta-26

15/06/2026

Have you listened to Dame Ellen MacArthur, our CEO Frank Fletcher and Josh on The High Performance Podcast yet? 🎙

Josh speaks openly about his experience of cancer and life after treatment, sharing some of the challenges that don’t always get talked about. Ellen reflects on what inspired her to found the charity and why she believes the young people we support are some of the bravest people she’s ever met. Frank also shares how the support of players of Postcode Lottery UK helps make it all possible. 💙

If you haven't listened yet, we'd really encourage you to. You can find the High Performance podcast on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

14/06/2026

Could you use your digital expertise to help more young people look beyond cancer?

We’re looking for a Digital Trustee to join our Board. This is a strategic role for someone with senior experience in digital, technology, data or cyber security who can offer insight, challenge and guidance on digital opportunities and risks.

You won’t be hands-on day to day - instead, you’ll help shape our direction and strengthen our impact. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

📆 Closing date: Thursday 25 June 2026
Find out more and apply via the link below. ⬇️
https://www.ellenmacarthurcancertrust.org/work-with-us/trustee-digital

13/06/2026

“Facing cancer at a young age doesn’t close the door on adventure, ambition or joy.”

During his recovery from Ewing sarcoma, George joined us on three trips. He says those moments out on the water, surrounded by nature and sharing experiences with people who just got it were some of the most powerful of his life.

Now, five years on, George is giving back by taking on the Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge with his wife Shannon and younger brother Lewis. Today will see them tackle a demanding 50km route from Wotton-under-Edge to Cirencester, a journey that could take up to 16 hours to complete.

Good luck George, Shannon and Lewis - you’ve got this. 💪

12/06/2026

Ahead of this year’s sailing trips, we brought the skipper crew together to get ready for another unforgettable summer. ⛵️

Being a skipper is about much more than sailing. It’s about making sure every young person who comes on board feels supported, including those with visual impairments or reduced mobility.

A huge thank you to Wetwheels Foundation, who helped us better understand what it’s like to navigate pontoons with a visual impairment, and to Patricia from MOVE Against Cancer Charity for sharing the importance of physical activity for young people living through and beyond cancer.

We also continued our EDIB learning, refreshed our safety management discussions and ran through man overboard practice too - don’t worry, it’s not something we’ve ever had to put into practice on our trips 🤣

Safe to say, our skippers are ready and excited to welcome young people on board this summer for the fun, friendships and life-changing adventures ahead.

11/06/2026

Last chance to apply for the Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser role - applications close at midnight on Sunday 14 June. 📅

This role sits at the heart of helping young people look beyond cancer, helping to unlock the funding that makes it all possible.

If you're a confident writer, a natural relationship-builder, and you want a job where you can make a difference, we want to hear from you. Please share this with anyone in your network who could be just the person we're looking for!

🔗 Download the recruitment pack and apply below.
https://www.ellenmacarthurcancertrust.org/assets/documents/Jobs/Fundraising/Trusts-and-Foundations-Fundraiser26.pdf

10/06/2026

With our adventures now underway, being on a trip can bring up all sorts of emotions, thoughts and conversations. Meeting others who just get it is a really powerful part of the experience and for some, it can spark reflections that stay with you once you’re home.

That’s why we’ve partnered with specialist youth mental health charity Mind Over Cancer. Led by the lovely Susie, who brings over 25 years’ experience across the NHS and charity sector.

The focus is on creating a safe, supportive space where young people can come together and build a toolkit to navigate life’s challenges - from exams to relationships and everything in between. 💙

Together, we’re giving young people who join us the chance to stay connected, continue those conversations, and look after their mental wellbeing.

These free monthly sessions run from October to May and are open to anyone who feels they’d benefit from a bit of extra support after their trip.

💬 Here’s just some of what past participants have had to say…
Find out more and apply via the link in the comments.👇