NO ONE SHOULD
HAVE TO FACE
CANCER ALONE
Team Solan is a North East cancer support charity providing practical, emotional and financial support to children, adults and families affected by cancer and bereavement.
About Us
Team Solan
Founded in 2015 as The Solan Connor Fawcett Family Cancer Trust, we understand first-hand how a cancer diagnosis can change everything, not just for the individual, but for the whole family.
We support our Warriors - the children, adults and families we stand beside - from diagnosis, through treatment, and beyond. Whether that’s recovery, ongoing care, or bereavement, no one faces it alone.
Working across County Durham and the wider North East, our support is personal, responsive and built around real life. From counselling and wellbeing therapies to financial help, food, travel and everyday essentials, we’re here to ease the pressure and provide support when it’s needed most.
Because when life is turned upside down, no one in the North East should face it alone.
Cancer Support
We are here
For You
No matter what your cancer journey looks like, you don’t have to face it alone.
At Team Solan, we provide personalised cancer support for our Warriors and their families across the North East - supporting emotional, physical, practical and financial needs when life feels overwhelming.
Our Support Hub in Spennymoor offers a safe, welcoming space to access a range of services, including counselling, complementary therapies, a dedicated beauty and wig room, and a drop-in centre for those who need someone to talk to.
Alongside this, our boutique and furniture store helps provide essential items and financial relief for families facing the added pressures that come with a cancer diagnosis.
Every cancer journey is different. That’s why our support is built around the individual - creating moments of calm, comfort and normality during some of the most difficult times in life, while helping people manage the realities of day-to-day living.
“Everything we do is about being there for people when they need it most, offering support that genuinely makes a difference to families across the North East.”
Mark Solan, Founder and CEO
Who We Work WIth
What We
Do
Community & Events
From coffee mornings to large-scale fundraisers, our community events bring people together to create connection, support, and a sense of belonging for our Warriors and their families.
Fundraising & Challenges
We support Warriors and supporters in taking on personal challenges, from the Great North Run to local events, helping them raise vital funds while being part of something bigger.
Family Support
Our support extends beyond the individual. We work closely with families, offering help, guidance and a sense of stability during what can be an incredibly difficult time.
Bereavement Support
We continue to support families through bereavement, providing a compassionate and understanding network when it’s needed most.
Volunteer Network
Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. They help deliver services, support events and ensure every Warrior feels welcomed, valued and supported.
Partnerships & Local Impact
We partner with North East businesses and organisations to grow our support network and reach more people who need us.
Awareness & Education
We’re passionate about raising awareness around cancer and the challenges that come with it, helping people better understand, support and stand alongside those affected.
The Furniture Store
Our furniture store in Spennymoor not only provides practical support for Warriors, but also help generate funding to sustain the charity’s work.
Cancer Support Forum
Our private forum offers Warriors a safe space to connect and support each other, building a community that truly understands the cancer journey.
