Manx bowel cancer charity's services 'no longer necessary'

Bowel Cancer Isle of Man says decision is due to 'current landscape' 

A charity which provided support to cancer patients on the Island says it’s closed down because its services are ‘no longer necessary in the current landscape’.

Bowel Cancer Isle of Man helped advocate for bowel cancer screening, raised money for equipment and facilities at Noble’s Hospital, and organised community awareness events.

The charity, which was established in 2009, says its closure is as a result of ‘significant changes’ in the availability of information and support online.

It’s also highlighted challenges due to increasing regulatory and administrative demands.

A spokesperson for Bowel Cancer Isle of Man said: 'With the proliferation of online resources individuals affected by bowel cancer now have access to a wealth of information and guidance that was previously limited.

'Recognising this shift the charity determined that their services were no longer necessary in the current landscape.

'In recent years Bowel Cancer Isle of Man has faced challenges in recruiting new trustees and officials to assist with the increasing regulatory and administrative demands placed on charitable organisations.

'These tasks require dedicated individuals with specific expertise, and unfortunately, the charity was unable to secure the necessary personnel to continue its operations.'

The charity adds it is proud of the ‘significant contributions’ it has made to the fight against bowel cancer, here on the Island, adding its initiatives have positively impacted the lives of many people.