Charity of the Month: Big C
Leathes Prior is pleased to support Norfolk cancer charity, Big C as its Charity of the Month for January.
Leathes Prior is pleased to support Norfolk cancer charity, Big C as its Charity of the Month for January 2026, with colleagues taking part in Big C’s Big Cuppa fundraiser as it returns for World Cancer Day 2026.
Established in 1980, Big C began as a fundraising project to supply chemotherapy equipment to the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital and has since grown to fund specialist equipment and international research project at the Norwich Research Park. They are committed to working collectively to provide outstanding cancer support, when and where people of Norfolk need it, now and for the future, something we’re really proud to support.
The impact Big C makes:
Every year Big C is progressing across the organisations to offer support to people affected by cancer across Norfolk. In 2024 alone:
· 21,790 support sessions were held
· 2,550 welfare matters were resolved
· £1.4 million was raised across 11 of their shops
· £339,000 was invested in research projects
· 43,693 hours of volunteering were delivered
The Big Cuppa:
On Thursday 29 January, Leathes Prior will be hosting an ‘LP Bake Off’ to take part in Big C’s ‘Big Cuppa’ campaign to help raise funds.
Big C’s ‘Big Cuppa’ returns for World Cancer Day 2026, and will run between 26 January and 13 February 2026, to help raise awareness & funds for cancer support, research and care throughout Norfolk and beyond.
Big C is hosting their Big Cuppa events in Norwich City Centre (Dereham Road) on Saturday 7 February between 10am and 1pm, and in King’s Lynn on Saturday 14 February between 10am and 2pm.
It is a great opportunity to raise money for a great cause, whilst bringing people together with a lovely cup of tea and cake. If you’re interested in running your own Big Cuppa event, head to the Big C website for more information.
Looking for other ways to support?
In their latest newsletter, Big C called out for donations - if you’re having a new year clear out, or have any unwanted Christmas presents that the charity may be able to use for fundraising such as raffle prizes, please do drop by the Big C Donation Centre in Wymondham (Tues-Sat), the Diss shop (Tues, Thurs, or Sat) or any other Big C shop (Mon-Sat). Particular items the charity are looking for include unwanted gifts / vouchers, and good quality donations for charity shops including clothing & accessories, wedding attire & formal wear, furniture (which can be collected free of charge!)and toys.
The charity also has an exciting calendar of events lined up for this year so if you’d like to get involved in an organised event, they have everything from marathons & half marathons, or the three peaks challenge, to a Kilimanjaro trek or a golf day. There is something for everyone looking for a challenge to start 2026!
If you’re interested in support Big C, head to the their website to learn more about you can support the charity and get involved.
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