Helping families in Devon live with blood cancer

who we are

Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) is a registered charity providing vital support to patients with blood cancer and other disorders, who attend the Haematology Centre at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (RD&E).

ELF was founded in 1980 by Dr Miles Joyner, a consultant haematologist at the RD&E. Dr Joyner wished to improve the lives of patients with blood cancer and blood disorders through improved facilities, better equipment and the funding of research. Registered as a charity in 1987, today ELF is the leading patient-led support organisation for families affected by blood cancer in the South West. Over the past 35 years, ELF has:

Helped fund and build the RD&E Haematology Centre
Funded the building of a critical care unit at the RD&E’s Yarty ward, the Chevithorne family suite
Funded Haematological research projects
Funded NHS nurses and support roles
Funded specialist equipment and fittings for the Haematology Centre.

We believe that every patient living with blood cancer is entitled to compassionate, tailored support throughout their journey; from initial diagnosis, during treatment and after treatment, at the hospital and in the local community. We provide a range of services to support patients and their families throughout their illness to lighten the load.

Your support matters. Please help us make a real difference.

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how can your business support elf?

There are so many ways that your business and your staff can help us raise awareness and funds to support patients’ journeys through their illness. All these will engage with stakeholders and fulfil your corporate social responsibility goals

PARTNERSHIP OR CHARITY OF THE YEAR THROUGH BBX

We would love to partner with your organisation on a long-term or fixed-term basis. Here at ELF, we work with our corporate partners to ensure partnership works both ways. We can help you achieve your company’s objectives – be it increased publicity, driving sales or staff engagement – while raising funds and awareness for a great cause. We will be in contact throughout the arrangement, tailoring our partnership to suit your needs.

MAKE A DONATION THROUGH BBX

There are various ways that your business or employees can make a one-off or regular donation to ELF through BBX. This will raise your profile in the community and show your staff what their hard work can help you achieve. Donating may also make you liable for a reduced rate of Corporation Tax at the end of the financial year.

Another way to donate is through the sale of a specific product or service. Linking a charity to a sales campaign can add significant value, reaching a wider audience and driving sales. You can either donate a percentage or a fixed amount per sale.

Employees can contribute to ELF through BBX staff cards, donating in lieu of birthdays and weddings, or through Christmas cards, Secret Santa etc. Your organisation can also motivate staff by donating to ELF as a reward in lieu of good performance and hitting targets.

SPONSOR AN ELF SERVICE, EVENT OR CAMPAIGN USING BBX

We can offer advertising alongside high-profile ELF fundraising events, campaigns or services. Think about factoring Elf into your future marketing budget and contact us for information on how we can help you raise brand awareness alongside supporting a great cause.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteering is great for team building, enabling colleagues to work closely together outside the office environment. Examples include bucket collections, promotional/awareness stands, fundraising events, marketing, administration, befriending services (long-term), charity shop work and occasional manual community projects.

NETWORK AND RAISE AWARENESS

Your network is as valuable to ELF as your support through fundraising. If you run your own networking events, we would love to be invited to speak!

JOIN AN ELF EVENT/CAMPAIGN

Each year we host a variety of themed fundraising campaigns and events, encouraging companies and individuals to raise money. We encourage you to become involved. To find out more about our current campaign schedule please go to our events page.