The Swallows Head & Neck Cancer Charity Constitution 2012
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<strong>Constitution</strong> of “<strong>The</strong> <strong>Swallows</strong> <strong>Head</strong> and <strong>Neck</strong> <strong>Cancer</strong> Support Group”<br />
Registered <strong>Charity</strong> Number:<br />
(Approved by the <strong>Swallows</strong> on 7 th November <strong>2012</strong>)<br />
Name<br />
1.1 <strong>The</strong> name of the charity shall be “<strong>The</strong> <strong>Swallows</strong> <strong>Head</strong> and <strong>Neck</strong> <strong>Cancer</strong> Support Group”.<br />
Definition<br />
2.1 <strong>The</strong> group is known as “<strong>The</strong> <strong>Swallows</strong>” because of the difficulty a lot of people have with<br />
swallowing. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Swallows</strong> was formed by cancer patients to help and support fellow<br />
sufferers and their carers.<br />
2.1.1 All references to “<strong>The</strong> <strong>Swallows</strong> <strong>Head</strong> and <strong>Neck</strong> <strong>Cancer</strong> Support Group” in this <strong>Constitution</strong> will<br />
refer to them as “<strong>The</strong> <strong>Swallows</strong>”<br />
Objects<br />
3.1 To promote the relief of people affected by head and neck cancer [in the Fylde Coast and<br />
surrounding areas (the ‘area of benefit’)]; and to educate the public in the area of benefit about<br />
the JOURNEY from diagnosis, through treatment and into recovery for this type of cancer.<br />
3.1.1 To relieve patients and former patients of the Ear, Nose and Throat Department (ENT) of the<br />
Blackpool Victoria Hospital who are sick convalescent or in any way disabled and to generally<br />
support the charitable work of the said hospital.<br />
Activities<br />
3.1.2 To gather and disseminate details of the treatment, help and support needed for fellow<br />
sufferers and their carers at the start of their JOURNEY by means of a Leaflet - presently entitled<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Swallows</strong> <strong>Head</strong> and <strong>Neck</strong> <strong>Cancer</strong> Support Group – Support for all affected by this type of<br />
<strong>Cancer</strong>, and by other special publications.<br />
3.1.3 To hold regular monthly meetings for members and anyone else who is affected directly or<br />
indirectly, by this type of cancer.<br />
3.1.4 To give advice on locating reliable literature, information and locally available resources for this<br />
type of cancer.<br />
3.1.5 To provide one to one or group support for fellow sufferers of this type of cancer and<br />
their carers.<br />
3.1.6 To provide links to other groups in different areas and recommend trusted websites<br />
related to this type of cancer.<br />
3.1.7 To promote research and raise awareness of this type of cancer locally and nationally.<br />
3.1.8 To organise meetings and Conferences.<br />
| c/o 15 Widgeon Close, Thornton, Cleveleys, FY5 2HN | Email: info@theswallows.org.uk |<br />
| Mobile: 07504 725 059 |<br />
| Website: www.theswallows.org.uk | <strong>Charity</strong> Number: Applied 08.10.12 |
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