The Community Inclusive Trust (CIT) is proud to announce Cancer Research UK as its official Trust-wide charity partner for the 2026-27 academic year.
As an East Midlands education charity, CIT works with local communities to deliver high-quality, not-for-profit education and improve the life chances of young people. Through this new partnership, the Trust will unite its schools, staff, pupils, families and wider communities in support of a cause that affects countless lives across the UK.
Cancer is something that has touched many members of the CIT family, either personally or through loved ones, friends and colleagues. By supporting Cancer Research UK, the Trust aims to contribute towards life-saving research and improved outcomes for people affected by cancer.
Throughout the academic year, schools and departments across CIT will organise and participate in a wide range of fundraising initiatives, including staff challenges, non-uniform days, sporting events, bake sales, sponsored activities and community fundraising events. Together, these activities will help raise vital funds to support Cancer Research UK’s pioneering work in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
The partnership will be delivered under the Trust’s campaign banner:
Together Let’s Raise: United We Fight
One Trust. One Community. One Year of Making a Difference.
This theme reflects the collective strength of the CIT community and its commitment to working together to make a meaningful difference.
Peter Bell, CEO at Community Inclusive Trust, said:
“We are delighted to announce Cancer Research UK as our Trust-wide charity partner for 2026-27. Cancer is a disease that has affected so many people within our schools and communities, and this partnership gives us an opportunity to come together for a cause that means a great deal to many of us.
Through a variety of fundraising activities across the Trust, we hope not only to raise significant funds but also to raise awareness and demonstrate the power of our collective community. Together Let’s Raise: United We Fight.”
Rebecca Elphick, Cancer Research UK Relationship Manager, said:
“We are incredibly grateful to the Community Inclusive Trust for choosing Cancer Research UK as its Charity of the Year. Their support will help fund vital research into over 200 types of cancer, bringing us closer to a world where everybody lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. We look forward to working together and engaging staff, pupils and the wider school community in supporting our work.”
The Trust looks forward to sharing updates, fundraising milestones and stories from across its schools throughout the year as the CIT community comes together to support Cancer Research UK. One Trust. One Community. One Year of Making a Difference.
