We have proudly launched a capital appeal to open the UK mainland’s first purpose-built Retreat, specifically for 13-24 year olds who have battled or are battling, cancer.
The Retreat will be a home with a heart, where the young people can meet others their age, in a similar situation, and gain strength from sharing experiences with others.
The short-term accommodation will help us reach out to those who live too far away to attend one of our day workshops or activities.
15 February 2019
Today it’s International Childhood Cancer Day where charities, organisations and individuals come together to raise awareness of Childhood Cancer and the effects it has on children...14 February 2019
Our 2019 Challenges Calendar is jam-packed; from treks to cycles, running challenges and skydives, there really is something to suit everyone. In 2018, an incredible £94,546...12 February 2019
It’s Student Volunteering Week, and we want to celebrate the incredible hard work that has been put into supporting Teens Unite by Hertford Regional College students over the...11 February 2019
Trustees on the Board of Teens Unite serve a three-year term. In January this year, Gary Couch stepped down as Chair of Trustees, and incoming Chair Alessandra Bellini took over. During...05 February 2019
This Valentine’s Day, why not treat your loved one to a gift that keeps on giving? Teens Unite has worked alongside jewellery brand, Estella Bartlett to create a beautiful,...04 February 2019
Today, we are joining people from all around the globe in celebrating World Cancer Day – a day to come together and empower each other to raise awareness about cancer and make...31 January 2019
Today we're celebrating 'Inspire Your Heart With Art' Day; a day to reflect on how art can affect your heart, and the many reasons why art is so valued in the lives of many people. With...29 January 2019
We’re incredibly proud to be celebrating 12 amazing years of Teens Unite on 30th January. All that we’ve achieved during this time wouldn’t have been possible without the...21 January 2019
This week it's Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. Whilst we're not a medical charity, we support young people whatever their cancer diagnosis, and whether they've just been diagnosed,...18 January 2019
We were delighted to be chosen as the Charity Partner for the John Lewis Partners at Welwyn Garden City last year. The Partners really got behind us and threw themselves, quite...10 January 2019
We were delighted to see Jeff from the Rotary Club of Harlow Tye this morning, not just because he comes in with a cheery smile and funny stories to entertain us all, but this...17 December 2018
Research shows that singing is good for you - endorphins are released which bring on feelings of elation, alleviating anxiety and stress. That's certainly true of last Thursday's...14 December 2018
We are incredibly proud to have opened an exhibition at The Spotlight, Hoddesdon, where pieces of art created by some of the young people supported by Teens Unite will be on display...13 December 2018
We were privileged to be invited to the Christmas Remembrance Service at the Woollensbrook Cemetery and Crematorium this week. Jason King and his team hosted a beautiful service...12 December 2018
We love an event that brings the community together, and Ware Dickensian Evening was a perfect opportunity for everyone to come together and start their Christmas Celebrations. Due...04 December 2018
It’s been a busy couple of days at the Teens Unite office as we round off our incredible Tales and Tiaras event, which took place at The Dorchester last Friday. We are now thrilled...03 December 2018
Well, not quite peace and goodwill but Peace Lillies and Tradescantia! Following our fantastic annual fundraising Gala, Tales and Tiaras, we have some of the beautiful indoor...30 November 2018
Today is the day! After months of planning alongside our Co-Founder Karen Millen OBE, we can’t believe that Tales and Tiaras is finally here. Over the past month or so, we’ve...30 November 2018
The TUI Care Foundation's commitment to support Teens Unite, in bringing together young people battling a cancer diagnosis, it's treatment and the long term effects, continues. This...29 November 2018
Over the last couple of months, we have been telling you about the students from Haileybury Turnford who have been working as part of the CVS for Broxbourne and East Hearts Dragon’s...26 November 2018
We’d like to say a huge thank you to Coco ladieswear in Wanstead for raising a fantastic £1085 in aid of Teens Unite. Their store was open for customers to see the new Winter...26 November 2018
The countdown to Tales and Tiaras is well and truly on. With just four days to go, we’re excited to reveal our top three auction items. These items have been very generously...23 November 2018
We were delighted to receive a visit today from Ann from the Broxbourne Community Choir. Ann told us that she and her fellow Choir members had chosen Teens Unite to be the beneficiaries...23 November 2018
With just one week to go until Tales and Tiaras, we are so excited to reveal that the internationally acclaimed ‘Club Live Experience’ will be entertaining our guests on the...22 November 2018
You'll remember a little while ago we told you about this amazing young local man, Martin, who was inspired to take on a challenge after we spoke to him and his fellow students...20 November 2018
In just ten days time we will complete yet another stunning venue transformation, as designed and directed by our Co-Founder Karen Millen OBE, for our annual gala event ‘Tales...16 November 2018
It’s now less than two weeks to go until Tales and Tiaras, our annual fundraising gala event. We are delighted to have the continued support of a number of our corporate partners,...13 November 2018
In mid-October we told you about some of the students from Haileybury Turnford School who are taking part in the Dragon's Apprentice Challenge, along with their Mentor Michal Siewniak...13 November 2018
The countdown is on... It’s 17 days to go until we put a Teens Unite twist on The Dorchester with a stunning transformation for Tales and Tiaras. Our co-founder Karen Millen...12 November 2018
Christmas is quickly approaching and with just six weeks to go, we’re asking our supporters to embrace the true spirit of Christmas with our Christmas Bauble Campaign. It’s...06 November 2018
Ahead of The One Show and BBC Children in Need’s Rickshaw Challenge starting on 9th November, which will see 6 young people make their way from Calais to Salford, we want to...25 October 2018
Students at the Herts Regional College have worked throughout the year to raise awareness of us and the work that we do as well as hosting fundraising events. At the beginning...18 October 2018
Over 100 ambitious students are taking up the Dragons’ Apprentice Challenge this year across Broxbourne & East Herts for the Community Voluntary Services; 12 different teams...16 October 2018
The countdown is on for our annual gala event, Tales and Tiaras, which is now only six weeks away! We are excited to reveal that our hosts for the evening will be TV and Radio...12 October 2018
Teens Unite has been shortlisted to be the main beneficiary of the 2019 St Albans Half Marathon! The St Albans Half Marathon is a fantastic, inclusive event in our local community...10 October 2018
We are so excited to be able to reveal that Abby, a young person supported by Teens Unite has been selected to take part in The One Show and BBC Children in Need's Rickshaw Challenge! At...09 October 2018
Presdales School, Ware presented Teens Unite with a cheque for £10,816.46 following a busy year of fundraising. Teens Unite was voted by the students of Presdales School as...08 October 2018
We were honoured to receive a cheque from Waitrose for £500, thanks to customers at their Buckhurst Hill store who voted for us in the Community Matters scheme. Teens Unite...05 October 2018
On Sunday 14th October, a group of daredevils will be stepping forward to make a difference to young people overcoming cancer, walking across either smouldering hot coals or sterilised...04 October 2018
It’s just two days to go until four incredible supporters of Teens Unite head across the pond to trek the Grand Canyon. They’ll see some incredible sights throughout the...04 October 2018
We’re delighted to have joined The Giving Machine, which gives our supporters the opportunity to generate free donations to Teens Unite by shopping online with their favourite...04 October 2018
On Friday 21st September we held our Go Purple and Green to Support a Teen Awareness Day and we were thrilled to receive such fantastic support from local businesses and individuals. Thank...01 October 2018
This week we have been speaking to an Independent Financial Advisor who has been helping us understand some of the benefits of critical illness cover. Although we are acutely...01 October 2018
Teens Unite supporters, TSB Ware, do a number of different fundraising activities throughout the year. Some staff have thrown themselves out of planes, others have chosen to...30 September 2018
And, we're feeling the support, right in the middle! Last month we told you about the formalisation of our two year partnership with TUI Care Foundation. Although the partnership...24 September 2018
The doors to Teens Unite’s office in Loughton were officially opened by the charity’s Co-Founder, Karen Millen OBE on Friday 21st September 2018. Seven teenagers hear the...19 September 2018
Following our sold out Junior Warrior Race in Ware earlier this year, we're excited to be taking it to Loughton on 7th October - the home of Teens Unite's newly opened second office. This...19 September 2018
Teens Unite supporter, William, completed the Brighton and Hove Triathlon raising money for Teens Unite in memory of his Uncle, Duncan Tait. William described his pace as "slow...06 September 2018
Teens Unite supporter Maria sadly lost her Father, Duncan, earlier this year, to a short but hard and bravely fought battle with cancer. The Family honoured his memory by supporting...03 September 2018
There are many different reasons why you might take on a challenge in aid of Teens Unite... On 1st September, Carol took part in an Inflatable 5k in support of Teens Unite,...28 August 2018
This month, the winning numbers were 66 and 86 and the lucky ticket holders take away £81.00 and £54.00 respectively - not bad for a £5.00 a month investment! If you would...28 August 2018
A global survey by Pricewaterhouse Coopers showed that 64% of CEO's are making Corporate Social Responsibility core to their business. Armed with this information we have there...15 August 2018
We're incredibly excited to launch our 'Go Purple and Green to Support a Teen' campaign, which will take place on Friday 21st September. For one special day, we're asking...09 August 2018
As part of their Community Action project, the incredible young people taking part in the National Citizen Service, at Harlow college, are testing their entrepreneurial skills...02 August 2018
This week we were introduced to the lovely folk at Abbotts Travel, based in the busy, bustling George Lane, South Woodford. The shop has been there for decades, growing from...25 July 2018
Teens Unite's Lottery is a simple way to support a good cause with the added bonus of a monthly cash prize! It's very simple, just click here to select your lucky numbers. ...17 July 2018
On 27th June and 4th July, we were incredibly lucky to be able to take two groups of young people to watch Dreamgirls in the West End. We even got to meet the cast afterwards! Cast...17 July 2018
On Sunday 15th July, 38 supporters of Teens Unite took to the streets of London to take part in the British 10k. The event took part under sweltering conditions and we are in...16 July 2018
The staff and students at Herts Regional College (HRC) kicked off a Summer of Sport with a World Cup FUNdraising extravaganza! They were raising funds and awareness for Teens...10 July 2018
Teenager Elise has only recently started coming to Teens Unite events, and we're really delighted to welcome her. Elise used her journey and experiences of cancer as the...27 June 2018
You may remember earlier this year we wrote about Duncan Tait’s family, who, when Duncan sadly lost his battle with cancer, decided to donate money to two of Duncan’s chosen...26 June 2018
On Sunday 24th June, we saw 205 4-13 year olds take on the Junior Warrior Race, conquering either a 1km, 2 km or 3km course. They ran, climbed, crawled, jumped and slid around...22 June 2018
On Saturday 16th June we transformed The Marquee at Chigwell Hall into a dazzling setting for the first ever Teens Unite Strictly Dancing Ball. Over 430 guests attended the...06 June 2018
Our infamous It’s a Knockout event took place on Sunday 3rd June for the seventh consecutive year at Wormley Playing Fields. The highly anticipated event raised an incredible...05 June 2018
It's National Volunteers' Week and we want to introduce you to David, who comes into the Teens Unite office to give us support on a weekly basis. All of us at Teens Unite are...23 May 2018
You may recall, a few weeks ago, we were promoting some amazing savings on top West End theatre shows through a Charity partnership with Graham Roberts of Great Tickets Ltd. ...17 May 2018
The Gallagher family from Kent are long time supporters of Teens Unite. When they bought their caravan by the sea at the Hopton Holiday Village, they decided they would like to...04 May 2018
Teens Unite are delighted to announce their latest Corporate Partnership. We have teamed up with Elite Express Logistics Limited, a same day and next day courier/delivery service,...01 May 2018
This is Jeremy, an amazing young man, supported by Teens Unite. Jeremy is now 18, and taking a Gap year, enjoying a job at the iconic Apple store. He is friendly, jovial and...19 April 2018
When Duncan Tait sadly lost his brave battle with cancer in March this year, his family made the decision to support two charities that Duncan would have been very proud to support...08 April 2018
During the year we have been selling “donated stock” on ebay. Volunteers come in to the office to help us upload the product descriptions and fulfil the orders. This year,...06 April 2018
We are delighted to partner with MCP Property Services, a Hertfordshire based property management company looking after property in the social housing sector. MCP has a reputation...08 March 2018
We are delighted to announce our new charity partnership with C&C Kitchens, as we have been appointed as ‘Charity of the Year’. The kitchen design and installation company...11 February 2019
87% of young people lose contact with their peers as a result of their cancer treatment. It's...
11 February 2019
87% of young people lose contact with their peers as a result of their cancer treatment. It's...
07 February 2019
Meet Nicki - over the past few years she has dedicated the spare time she has around...
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Volunteering with Teens Unite has changed my personality and outlook on life. When I hear all the amazing things the teens say about Teens Unite, I can tell they mean every word.
Nathan, 23, VolunteerTeens Unite isn't just a charity to me, it was the beginning of restarting my life.
Jess, 22, Teen, Acute Myeloid LeukaemiaWhen Elliot started receiving the support of Teens Unite, I could see a change in him straightaway. His outlook on life was becoming positive again and I gained strength from seeing my little boy accepting what had happened and starting to move forward.
David, Parent to Elliot, 18, Non-Hodgkins LymphomaI needed help and that's where Teens Unite came in. I believe that everything happens for a reason, and the reason I met Teens Unite was to save my life.
Harry, 20, Teen, Testicular CancerWith Teens Unite, I finally realised that I could climb out of this massive hole that I had been digging because I wasn't alone anymore.
Leanne, 21, Teen, Acute Lymphoblastic LeukaemiaIf it wasn't for Teens Unite, I wouldn't be where I am now. They have been really supportive and given me the strength to push myself and not give up.
Derry, 20, Teen, Brain TumourMy wife inspired me to volunteer following her fight against cancer. I wanted to help others carry on living their lives the way she did. And that's exactly what Teens Unite does.
John, 64, Volunteer