Our Impact
Measurable outcomes that demonstrate the healing power of art therapy in cancer care
art therapy sessions delivered since 1992
cancer patients supported in 2025
point reduction in depression (PHQ-8 scale)
point reduction in anxiety (GAD-7 scale)
How We Measure Impact
We use clinically validated psychometric tools — the same outcome measures used by NHS Cancer Alliance UK — to track the wellbeing of every patient before and after their art therapy programme.
PHQ-8 (Depression Scale)
The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8) is a widely used diagnostic tool that measures the severity of depression. Scores range from 0–24, where higher scores indicate greater severity. A reduction of 3+ points is considered clinically significant.
GAD-7 (Anxiety Scale)
The Generalised Anxiety Disorder Assessment (GAD-7) measures the severity of anxiety symptoms. Scores range from 0–21, where higher scores indicate greater severity. A reduction of 3+ points is considered clinically significant.
Before & After Art Therapy
PHQ-8 (Depression)
3.68 point reduction — clinically significant improvement
GAD-7 (Anxiety)
3.43 point reduction — clinically significant improvement
Rigorous methodology: We use the same outcome measures as NHS Cancer Alliance UK, ensuring our results are comparable to national healthcare standards.
2025 Impact Report
Our comprehensive annual report details the outcomes of our art therapy programmes, patient stories, clinical data, and plans for the future. See the full picture of how your support makes a difference.
Download Report (PDF)In Their Own Words
What our patients say about art therapy
My therapist is so patient and kind. She listens and makes me feel listened to. I am grateful for this service when I felt as if I were wading in a sea of treacle with no escape.
— CBMT Patient
I enjoyed art therapy; it was great for me and the fact I didn't wait to start the sessions was very helpful as the intervention was offered at the time when I needed it the most!
— CBMT Patient
Cancer treatment was hellish... In a situation where I had very little control over my body, my time or my treatment, art therapy became vital. Art therapy was a place that I could take my anger, anxieties, and treatment horror stories to feel how I needed to.
— CBMT Patient
2025 Highlights
Buckingham Palace Invitation
One of only 5 charities invited to present in the Throne Room, showcasing the power of art therapy in cancer care to a distinguished audience.
BBC Breakfast & BMJ Publication
Lead Art Therapist Megan Tjasink featured on BBC Breakfast and published groundbreaking research in the British Medical Journal.
Expansion to 3 New London Hospitals
Extended our art therapy programmes to Whipps Cross, Royal London, and Homerton Hospitals — reaching more cancer patients than ever before.
Help Us Reach More Patients
Every donation directly funds art therapy sessions for cancer patients. For just £60, you can give someone a safe space to express, create, and begin to heal.