Macmillan Cancer Support has received more than £20m through its longstanding partnership with the National Garden Scheme.
The scheme, which raises funds for nursing and health organisations by opening thousands of private gardens to the public, has been supporting Macmillan since 1984.
“This extraordinary generosity helps fund our vital services, ensuring that from the moment of diagnosis, people across the UK get the support they truly need, whoever they are and wherever they live,” Macmillan said.
The charity said it had been able to fund 150 nurses, healthcare professionals and specialist care units, including in Bristol, Chesterfield and the Y Bwthyn unit in Wales.
Gemma Peters, chief executive of Macmillan Cancer Support, said: “The incredible £20m raised by the National Garden Scheme is helping Macmillan provide vital emotional and practical support to people affected by cancer across the UK, so they can live life as fully as possible.
“We’re hugely grateful to everyone involved in opening their gardens, baking cakes and welcoming visitors, and for the generosity that continues to grow from this special partnership.”
Dr Richard Claxton, chief executive of the National Garden Scheme, said: “Donating £20m to Macmillan is an extraordinary landmark for the National Garden Scheme.
“This means that Macmillan has received more than a quarter of all the money raised in our 99 years of philanthropic giving.
“Every pound we donate is hard-won by the amazing generosity of both our garden owners and volunteers, not to mention that of their ticket-buying and tea-drinking visitors.
“I’m so proud that we’ve been able to help such an important charity do its crucial work in support of those suffering with or affected by cancer.”
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