Maggie's in Cheltenham expands with additional space

The additional space will allow Maggie’s in Cheltenham to help many more people living with cancer as well as family and friends.

Architecture and design

The original centre was designed by renowned architect Sir Richard MacCormac of MJP Architects with a garden from landscaper Dr Christine Facer Hoffman, and opened in 2010. 

The extension has been designed by Metropolitan Workshop and Dr Christine Facer Hoffman has refreshed the garden design.  

The centre will offer expert psychological, emotional and practical support to more people with cancer, as well as family and friends, across the Cheltenham area.

Offering an expanded programme of support to even more people

Our Chief Executive Dame Laura Lee, DBE, said: “I am delighted to be able to celebrate our Cheltenham centre now having so much more additional space.

“We will now be able to offer an expanded programme of support so that even more people from across Gloucestershire will benefit from Maggie’s expertise and care at possibly the hardest time of their lives.

“Maggie’s is there for everyone who needs it, and we are free with no appointment or referral necessary. 

"We know this makes a huge difference to helping people cope with their diagnosis – from getting ready for cancer treatment, help with potential side-effects, support after treatment, providing benefits advice or coping with advanced cancer.

“I am so grateful to everyone who has made this happen, particularly The Julia Rausing Trust who are such incredibly generous supporters of Maggie’s.”

The new building is so welcoming

Abbi, 49, has been visiting Maggie’s in Cheltenham for support since she was diagnosed with cancer.

She said: "Maggie's has been invaluable during my cancer treatment and recovery.

"It provides a safe space for my husband to meet and talk to other partners of people with cancer, while also giving me the opportunity to speak with others with a diagnosis. 

"I also have one-to-one time with the amazing staff, all in comfortable surroundings, and join group therapy sessions.

“The new building is so welcoming and provides an amazing space for so much fantastic support.”

A vital resource for our patients

William Cleary-Gray, Director of Improvement and Delivery of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said: “It’s wonderful that Maggie’s in Cheltenham is now able to support even more people thanks to the new extension.

“We know what a vital resource Maggie’s is for our patients. It is also though important for our staff to know that there is somewhere where people can get the support they need while facing a cancer diagnosis.”

Supporting people across Gloucestershire

The centre will continue to work closely with staff at Cheltenham General Hospital to ensure people living with cancer, as well as their family and friends, across Gloucestershire will know to visit the centre for support. 

There are approximately 5,000 new cancer cases in Gloucestershire every year.

Maggie’s would like to thank all generous individuals, trusts and foundations who contributed to the project.

How Maggie's can help

Whatever kind of cancer, whatever stage you're at, Maggie's is here with you.

Our expert staff are here to listen to your concerns and find the help you need wherever you are – over the phone and online.

• Just come in 
• Call us on 0300 123 180 or arrange a callback
• Email us at enquiries@maggies.org 
• Our phone lines and centres are open  Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm