About Friends of ANCHOR

Friends of ANCHOR is a Scottish registered charity that was formed in 1997 to raise funds on behalf of the ANCHOR unit in Aberdeen, and has a support area extending throughout the north east of Scotland including Orkney and Shetland. The Aberdeen and North Centre for Haematology, Oncology and Radiography (ANCHOR) unit is a fully funded NHS department at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill that brings together experts and specialist nursing support to coordinate the care of patients with all forms of cancer, leukaemia and benign blood disorders such as haemophilia.

Friends of ANCHOR funds the purchase of non-NHS provided equipment for the ANCHOR unit and aims to provide additional care, comfort and support for ANCHOR patients. The charity also funds vital groundbreaking cancer research projects at the University of Aberdeen Institute of Medical Science, Foresterhill.

The charity is unique in that every penny donated goes to the cause as all administration costs are covered by sponsorship from Balmoral Group. With this at the forefront of our charity’s ethical code of conduct we are committed to ensuring that the charity’s funds are always utilised in the most appropriate and effective way.

Our vision
Our vision for the charity’s future is to continue our commitment of support and cancer research funding. We will strive to ensure every patient has access to high quality information, support and the best possible treatment. With the continued support of the north east public we are dedicated to achieving our goals.