Donating to the Tessa Jowell Foundation
Donate and be part of the change to extend and enhance the lives of those diagnosed with brain cancer.
What you’re about to do will ensure that all NHS brain cancer patients have the opportunity to access up-to-date, world-class cancer services.
Whether you decide to make a one-off donation or pledge a monthly gift, we promise that the donation you make to Tessa Jowell Foundation today will be used to transform brain cancer treatment, care and research in the UK.
The UK lags behind other high-income countries for cancer survival rates, with brain cancer being one of the very hardest cancers to treat, with very poor outcomes. We need to change this. Now.
Our vision for the future, as laid out so courageously by Baroness Tessa Jowell in the final months of her life, is for the NHS to be able to provide cancer treatments that consist of the latest drugs and therapies genetically tailored to a patient’s cancer, alongside the bets available care and for this to work in partnership with innovative medical research trials by sharing data, outcomes and best practice.
Our ambition is that every person diagnosed with brain cancer in the UK can choose to access consistently excellent, specialist brain cancer services by the end of 2022 through the Tessa Jowell Centres of Excellence programme.
The donation you make today will help make these desperately needed changes happen.
Why make a monthly donation?
As a Foundation that supports and collaborates on the large-scale roll out of brain cancer treatment change, under the delivery partnership named the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission, our work is to provide long-term backing for the Mission and its ambition to build brain cancer services, supported by world-class research, which will improve the survival rates of people diagnosed with brain cancer in the UK.
When you set up a regular donation to the Tessa Jowell Foundation you become part of that long-term work to transform the way the UK treats and cares for brain cancer patients.
For example, by donating £18.50 each month, you could help us set-up and run the Tessa Jowell Academy’s online sharing portal, for clinical staff to collaborate with other teams across the country on new ways of working and treatments, offering direct access to experts and innovators in the field to speed up per-to-peer learning.
Alternatively, a monthly donation of £32.50 from you could provide more specialist nurses to work as part of the highly skilled brain cancer treatment teams across the country. They are so vital in the care, management and expertise they give to brain cancer patients undergoing new personalised treatment plans at the TJ Centres of Excellence.
Why the Tessa Jowell Foundation?
Through the power of Tessa’s legacy and by invoking her spirit of collaboration by bringing together the best individuals and organisations in brain cancer, we are able to influence at the highest levels to make the changes that are needed so that NHS brain cancer services are consistently excellent. By working together we can accelerate those changes. You can be part of making that change.
We exist as a collective fund under the robust charitable governance of Prism the Gift Fund - click here for more info about Prism the Gift Fund.
We do not receive any government funding, so we rely entirely on voluntary donations like yours to fund our work in supporting the delivery of next-generation cancer care and treatment for NHS brain cancer patients.
Please give what you can and donate online now. Thank you for your donation.
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FAQ’s - What you need to know about donating to TJF
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we receive about making a donation to the Tessa Jowell Foundation:
We rely entirely on voluntary donations, so we want to make supporting the Tessa Jowell Foundation as simple as possible. If you can’t find the answer you need on this page, please email fundraising@tessajowellfoundation.org.uk
What is the easiest way to donate?
We have a donation page through JustGiving (which includes an easy GiftAid tick box if you are eligible) – click here to donate online
How do I donate via bank transfer?
If you would like to donate to the Tessa Jowell Foundation via bank transfer, please email us at fundraising@tessajowellfoundation.org.uk and we will share the details with you.
Donating by phone
If you’re in the UK and would prefer to make a donation by phone, you can call the accounts team at ‘Prism the Gift Fund’ on 020 7486 7760 and let them know you would like to donate towards the Tessa Jowell Foundation.
How do I send my donation – do you accept cheques?
Due to difficulties in processing cheques right now (as a result of Covid-19 impact), we encourage donors to give via bank transfer or JustGiving rather than by cheque. In the event you need to send your donation by cheque, please contact our accounts team at Prism the Gift Fund directly on 020 7486 7760 so your request can be facilitated.
How do I make a donation as a gift in the name of a friend or relative?
If you want to make a donation on behalf of a friend or relative as a gift, use one of the above donation methods and then contact us at fundraising@tessajowellfoundation.org.uk with the name you wish to leave the gift in, including the donation details. Our accounts team at Prism the Gift Fund will be able to track your donation and make sure that a suitable ‘thank you’ is provided.
Can I give to Tessa Jowell Foundation through my Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) account?
You can donate to ‘Prism the Gift Fund’ via the CAF website. Please remember to reference ‘TJF’ on your donation.
We cannot process CAF cheques.
How do I make a change to my regular donation?
If you would like to make a change to your regular gift, please contact us at fundraising@tessajowellfoundation.org.uk. If you would like to change the amount of your gift, for example, we will need to know the new amount you would like to give and the month you would like us to start collecting your donation with the new amount.
How do I change my address and bank details?
Please let us know as soon as you move, or if your bank details change for any reason. When doing this, we advise you not to email any bank details as we cannot guarantee security. Please call the accounts team at Prism the Gift Fund on 020 7486 7760 – they will be happy to amend the details of your donation.
How can I change the way the Tessa Jowell Foundation contacts me?
When you give a donation to us, we think it’s really important to let you know how you have helped and keep you updated on our work. Therefore, you might receive a phone call, text, mailing, or email from us with information about our work supporting improved brain cancer care in the UK, and sometimes letting you know how you can help even more.
If you want to change the way that we contact you, please contact us via fundraising@tessajowellfoundation.org.uk
How does Tessa Jowell Foundation spend my donation? How much of my donation to Tessa Jowell Foundation goes to your work towards improving brain cancer treatment provision in the UK?
We are a newly launched charity, about to embark on a large fundraising appeal to raise money towards the Tessa Jowell Centres of Excellence programme. Every appeal donation that we receive, 100% is directed towards the appeal (Prism the Gift Fund does not charge commission or transaction fees on your donation.)
We have been extremely fortunate to be seed-funded by a generous benefactor to cover our small team’s core costs for the next few years.
How do I know that my money won't end up in the wrong hands?
Prism the Gift Fund has a tested system of checks and balances to ensure proper use of funds, including regular internal and external audits. For our own governance, we also abide by ethical fundraising rules and conduct our own due diligence regarding delivery partners. We will be publishing an annual report every year where you can read about how we raise money and how we spend it.
Members of our staff will conduct regular site visits to monitor spending and progress of the programmes we fund. We will also make payments in installments to enable us to assess the impact of previous funding.
Can I donate specific items like office equipment or medical devices?
Unfortunately, we are not able to receive such items due to the lack of in-house resourcing or space to take on such items.
We appreciate your support, though! There are many charities that specialise in taking on this type of donation.
What is Gift Aid?
Gift Aid is a simple scheme that allows charities to recover the tax already paid on donations made in the last four years at no extra cost to you. By reclaiming tax from Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC), Gift Aid is a great way for you to help Tessa Jowell Foundation maximise the value of its donations. That means that every £1 you donate could be worth an extra 25p to us.
Find out more about Gift Aid and fill out a Gift Aid form here
I have a fundraising query/feedback/complaint?
Our intention for this year, is to join the Fundraising Regulator as a charity member, with the understanding that we will fundraise in accordance with the Fundraising Regulator’s Fundraising Promise and the Institute of Fundraising’s Code of Fundraising Practice. We recognise that by becoming charity members of the Fundraising Regulator, it helps the public to know they can give with confidence to members and shows that the charities and suppliers commit to high standards.
We love to receive queries or feedback – please email fundraising@tessajowellfoundation.org.uk and we endeavour to get back to you within 48 hours.
Should you wish to make a complaint, please view our ‘Feedback and Complaints’ policy here.