Candlelighters is a charity that supports children and families facing childhood cancer in Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The charity was founded more than 40 years ago and has been providing emotional, practical, and financial support to families ever since.
The charity offers a range of services, such as talking therapies, peer groups, wellbeing services, play support, holidays, and grants. The charity also funds research into childhood cancer and its treatments. The charity operates from The Square, a family support centre in Leeds.
The charity relies on donations from the public to carry out its work. People can donate online, by phone, by post, or by setting up a regular gift. The charity also organises various fundraising events and activities throughout the year. The charity is registered with the Fundraising Regulator and follows its code of practice.