Volunteer For a Charity In Essex
Be a part of our legacy
Volunteer with an Essex charity and help change the lives of children and families in the greatest need. At MCA Trust, we rely on people like you to keep doing the work we do, supporting children and families who need it the most. We are funded entirely by donations, sponsorship and fundraising, and it is our team of wonderful volunteers who help power all of our activities.
Whether you have the time to help at events, offer professional services or lend a hand with general tasks. Even if you are short on time, you can support us through regular donations or joining in with one of our fundraising campaigns.
When you volunteer for a charity in Essex like MCA Trust, you are supporting a great cause and joining a community that works together to make a real difference. Every hour you volunteer and every penny you donate allows us to continue providing vital support where it is needed most.
Five ways to support us
Make a donation
The simplest pledge you can make is to give and fundraise for our mission. By supporting us, you can rest easy that an amazing 97p in every £1 donated goes directly towards improving the lives of young people and every penny really will count. Volunteering for a charity in Essex or making a donation will help support the vital services, events and opportunities that help bring hope and joy to the lives of children and families.
Attend an event
We run an eclectic mix of events throughout the year, so there’s always something to suit every taste and budget. From family fun days and community fundraisers to gala dinners and sporting challenges, our events bring people together while raising vital funds for our cause. Whether you’d like to come along as an individual, enjoy a day out with the family, or book corporate tickets for your team, you’ll be helping to make a real difference.
Leave a pledge in your will
Placing part of your legacy in our hands is a powerful way to ensure your support continues to change lives for years to come. By leaving a gift to The MCA Trust in your will, you are helping us provide lasting care and opportunities for children and young people across the region. Even a small gesture can create a meaningful legacy that lives on through our work and the families we support.
Volunteer with us
Volunteer for a charity in Essex, there are a range of things we ask our volunteers to help us out with. You might support us at a physical event, spend time on admin tasks, or hold important meetings with hospital staff.
Fill out the form to tell us more about the kind of work you’d like to do and if you have any specific skills you’d be willing to share. Follow our social pages and regularly visit the website to check out new volunteering opportunities.
Become a corporate partner
Do you work for a local business in Essex or East London? Could your workplace provide financial sponsorship or host a physical placement for a young person? If so, we’d LOVE to speak with you.
Fill out the form to tell us what type of business you are and how you’d like to get involved.
Could you offer a service or position that could give a child or young adult with cancer a life-altering opportunity?
We’re looking for corporate partners for our new education and training programme.
There are ways to support us without spending an extra penny
Nominate us as your EasyFundraising beneficiary
Book a holiday via Instant Breaks and quote code MCAHOLIDAY
Make us your chosen charity next time you undertake a personal challenge
Play local lotteries and dedicate your ticket to us
Emma’s story
Whilst going through treatment for Osteosarcoma, 15-year-old Emma began to lose her hair. A traumatising experience for any young person, Emma’s self-acceptance dropped to an all-time low.
Her cancer meant that she was out of school for months, with many of her peers moving on with their lives both academically and socially. Emma’s hair loss affected her mental health and physical recovery, eventually leading to her refusal to leave the house.
It was vital that Emma got her confidence back. The MCA Trust arranged for her to visit a wig specialist who could tailor-make a natural wig in her chosen style and colour.
Once Emma was used to her new wig, The MCA Trust partnered with local law firm, Adams Benedict Ltd, to offer her work experience at their offices. Not only did this get Emma out of the house on a weekly basis, but she gained back control of her mental health. Her self-esteem and social skills improved and she finally found her smile again.
Names and photos have been changed for privacy
Thank you to all of our supporters
We are incredibly grateful to have the support of these businesses in our mission to improve the lives of young cancer survivors in Essex and East London.
