Who we are
our history
In 1943, Tenovus was founded by ten businessmen. Initially, the
charity funded a wide range of projects in the local area.
These ranged from building the Sunshine House for Blind Babies
just outside Cardiff, to donating a washing machine to a widow with
seven children who had lost an arm.
In the 1960s, Tenovus embarked on a project which was to
influence our work for the next 40 years.
We built the Tenovus Institute for Cancer Research in Cardiff
which carried out vital research into the causes of cancer.
Since then, we have concentrated our efforts on cancer
and are now recognised for our pioneering work.
Our scientists developed the use of Tamoxifen to treat breast
cancer, now used worldwide to treat breast cancer, and Zoladex
which treats prostate cancer.
Alongside our ground-breaking research, we have built a
system of cancer support services, including our Freephone Cancer
Support Line - 0808 808 1010.
In 2009, we developed further innovations to support cancer
patients and their families including the Mobile Cancer Support
Unit.
Our Mobile Cancer Support Unit - "the bus" was launched at the
Celtic Manor on February 2009 and brings cancer care to the
heart of the patient's community.
our trustees
We are enormously grateful to the board of trustees for their
support and for giving up their time to help us help people
affected by cancer.
- Richard Sims - Chairman
- Guy
Clarke
- Robert Cozens
- Gareth
Jones
- Dr Howell
Lloyd
- Howard
Rees
- Fiona Peel
- Prof. Ruth Northway
- Geoffrey
Bates
- Prof. John Lazarus
- Jeffrey MacWilkinson