Since our launch in 2003, The Lavender Touch’s primary aim has been to provide a supportive service to those living with cancer, and their loved ones, when dealing with the side effects of the disease and its treatment. We are proud that since then, we have been credited with bringing comfort to many of the cancer patients in the Scottish Borders, supporting them with therapeutic treatments designed to work holistically alongside medical treatment.

Six unpaid trustees govern the charity: Chairperson Jan Beattie, Finance Alex Moffat, Kirsty Dunlop, Caiti Lewis, Fiona Morris, Wendy Wilson and Aileen Mackay. They bring their skills and experience to guarantee that The Lavender Touch achieves its aims.

Therapies Coordinator Megan Graham works alongside the NHS to ensure our complementary therapy services are offered to those who will benefit most.

We have two part-time paid staff members responsible for the day-to-day running of the charity; Pauline Williams, Charity Development Manager, and Danielle Roote, Charity Admin Support.

Everyone involved takes great pride in our services, and a large percentage of the money raised through fundraising goes directly towards patient care. 

Now that we have built a service to be proud of, we are keen to raise awareness of the charity and the services we provide. The more people that know we are here, the more we can do to help provide some relief to people living with the symptoms of cancer and its treatment. No one should suffer alone; we are here to help.