The Little Princess Trust
@littleprincesses.bsky.social
We provide free, real hair wigs to children and young people, and fund vital research into all childhood cancers. www.littleprincesses.org.uk
LPT's Scissorman has completed 4 long-distance races in 4 weeks.
Tim Wheeler, our Chair of Trustees, took on the Cardiff half, Manchester half, Yorkshire marathon and Macclesfield half.
As always, he received great encouragement from the public with many saying how they had supported LPT!
Tim Wheeler, our Chair of Trustees, took on the Cardiff half, Manchester half, Yorkshire marathon and Macclesfield half.
As always, he received great encouragement from the public with many saying how they had supported LPT!
November 19, 2025 at 10:59 AM
LPT's Scissorman has completed 4 long-distance races in 4 weeks.
Tim Wheeler, our Chair of Trustees, took on the Cardiff half, Manchester half, Yorkshire marathon and Macclesfield half.
As always, he received great encouragement from the public with many saying how they had supported LPT!
Tim Wheeler, our Chair of Trustees, took on the Cardiff half, Manchester half, Yorkshire marathon and Macclesfield half.
As always, he received great encouragement from the public with many saying how they had supported LPT!
Our free assembly and lesson packs for schools have been awarded a highly commended prize at the 2025 Teach Primary Awards!
We teamed up with our friends at 1decision to create the free educational materials that can be dowloaded here:
www.1decision.co.uk/about/our-pa...
We teamed up with our friends at 1decision to create the free educational materials that can be dowloaded here:
www.1decision.co.uk/about/our-pa...
November 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Our free assembly and lesson packs for schools have been awarded a highly commended prize at the 2025 Teach Primary Awards!
We teamed up with our friends at 1decision to create the free educational materials that can be dowloaded here:
www.1decision.co.uk/about/our-pa...
We teamed up with our friends at 1decision to create the free educational materials that can be dowloaded here:
www.1decision.co.uk/about/our-pa...
We are proud to announce the funding a new Professorship at the University of Birmingham.
Professor Amos Burke is The Little Princess Trust Chair of Paediatric Oncology. The role will see him aim to accelerate childhood cancer treatments.
Read more here: www.littleprincesses.org.uk/news/joining...
Professor Amos Burke is The Little Princess Trust Chair of Paediatric Oncology. The role will see him aim to accelerate childhood cancer treatments.
Read more here: www.littleprincesses.org.uk/news/joining...
November 6, 2025 at 12:38 PM
We are proud to announce the funding a new Professorship at the University of Birmingham.
Professor Amos Burke is The Little Princess Trust Chair of Paediatric Oncology. The role will see him aim to accelerate childhood cancer treatments.
Read more here: www.littleprincesses.org.uk/news/joining...
Professor Amos Burke is The Little Princess Trust Chair of Paediatric Oncology. The role will see him aim to accelerate childhood cancer treatments.
Read more here: www.littleprincesses.org.uk/news/joining...
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Colin Addison.
He visited us shortly after speaking at the 50th anniversary event of Hereford United's famous FA Cup win over Newcastle when proceeds were donated to LPT.
Always generous with his time, Colin will be missed by us all.💜
He visited us shortly after speaking at the 50th anniversary event of Hereford United's famous FA Cup win over Newcastle when proceeds were donated to LPT.
Always generous with his time, Colin will be missed by us all.💜
November 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Colin Addison.
He visited us shortly after speaking at the 50th anniversary event of Hereford United's famous FA Cup win over Newcastle when proceeds were donated to LPT.
Always generous with his time, Colin will be missed by us all.💜
He visited us shortly after speaking at the 50th anniversary event of Hereford United's famous FA Cup win over Newcastle when proceeds were donated to LPT.
Always generous with his time, Colin will be missed by us all.💜
On #GiftAidAwarenessDay, we want to say a big thank you to all our supporterss who #TickTheBox.
Every year, charities miss out on millions of pounds in unclaimed Gift Aid tax relief. Help us claim more and do more.
Read more here: www.littleprincesses.org.uk/news/today-i...
Every year, charities miss out on millions of pounds in unclaimed Gift Aid tax relief. Help us claim more and do more.
Read more here: www.littleprincesses.org.uk/news/today-i...
October 9, 2025 at 8:56 AM
On #GiftAidAwarenessDay, we want to say a big thank you to all our supporterss who #TickTheBox.
Every year, charities miss out on millions of pounds in unclaimed Gift Aid tax relief. Help us claim more and do more.
Read more here: www.littleprincesses.org.uk/news/today-i...
Every year, charities miss out on millions of pounds in unclaimed Gift Aid tax relief. Help us claim more and do more.
Read more here: www.littleprincesses.org.uk/news/today-i...
Manchester United fan Frank Ilett has come up with a novel way of supporting us!
He has pledged to not cut his hair until his team wins 5 games in a row.
It has not been almost a year since he made the pledge and, judging by their current form, he might not be cutting his hair for a good while yet!
He has pledged to not cut his hair until his team wins 5 games in a row.
It has not been almost a year since he made the pledge and, judging by their current form, he might not be cutting his hair for a good while yet!
August 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Manchester United fan Frank Ilett has come up with a novel way of supporting us!
He has pledged to not cut his hair until his team wins 5 games in a row.
It has not been almost a year since he made the pledge and, judging by their current form, he might not be cutting his hair for a good while yet!
He has pledged to not cut his hair until his team wins 5 games in a row.
It has not been almost a year since he made the pledge and, judging by their current form, he might not be cutting his hair for a good while yet!
Alistair McGowan has become the latest person to support LPT in our 20th year.
Hereford's Castle House hotel was the venue for a fantastic afternoon of observations and impressions while Mr McGowan also performed many of the poems from his book, Not What We Were Expecting.
Hereford's Castle House hotel was the venue for a fantastic afternoon of observations and impressions while Mr McGowan also performed many of the poems from his book, Not What We Were Expecting.
June 27, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Alistair McGowan has become the latest person to support LPT in our 20th year.
Hereford's Castle House hotel was the venue for a fantastic afternoon of observations and impressions while Mr McGowan also performed many of the poems from his book, Not What We Were Expecting.
Hereford's Castle House hotel was the venue for a fantastic afternoon of observations and impressions while Mr McGowan also performed many of the poems from his book, Not What We Were Expecting.
As a paediatric nurse, Abby Criddle has always been passionate about LPT.
“Caring for children affected by cancer and other serious conditions has shown me firsthand how much strength they possess,” she said.
As well as donating her lovely long locks, Abby raised an incredible £1,050 for LPT.
“Caring for children affected by cancer and other serious conditions has shown me firsthand how much strength they possess,” she said.
As well as donating her lovely long locks, Abby raised an incredible £1,050 for LPT.
June 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
As a paediatric nurse, Abby Criddle has always been passionate about LPT.
“Caring for children affected by cancer and other serious conditions has shown me firsthand how much strength they possess,” she said.
As well as donating her lovely long locks, Abby raised an incredible £1,050 for LPT.
“Caring for children affected by cancer and other serious conditions has shown me firsthand how much strength they possess,” she said.
As well as donating her lovely long locks, Abby raised an incredible £1,050 for LPT.
Alistair McGowan, the comedian and writer, will be performing a selection of his poems at the Castle House in Hereford from 3pm to 5pm on June 24 to support our work.
Tickets, including afternoon tea and a signed copy of his book, can be bought by calling 01432 356321.
Tickets, including afternoon tea and a signed copy of his book, can be bought by calling 01432 356321.
June 13, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Alistair McGowan, the comedian and writer, will be performing a selection of his poems at the Castle House in Hereford from 3pm to 5pm on June 24 to support our work.
Tickets, including afternoon tea and a signed copy of his book, can be bought by calling 01432 356321.
Tickets, including afternoon tea and a signed copy of his book, can be bought by calling 01432 356321.
It's been wonderful to meet so many people at @hayfestival.bsky.social who've supported our Hair and Hope mission.
Maven, pictured with his sisters Cataleya and Kadii, cut off 22 inches of his gorgeous locks this month and was delighted to see how his hair will be used in our wigs.
Maven, pictured with his sisters Cataleya and Kadii, cut off 22 inches of his gorgeous locks this month and was delighted to see how his hair will be used in our wigs.
May 27, 2025 at 11:18 AM
It's been wonderful to meet so many people at @hayfestival.bsky.social who've supported our Hair and Hope mission.
Maven, pictured with his sisters Cataleya and Kadii, cut off 22 inches of his gorgeous locks this month and was delighted to see how his hair will be used in our wigs.
Maven, pictured with his sisters Cataleya and Kadii, cut off 22 inches of his gorgeous locks this month and was delighted to see how his hair will be used in our wigs.
It has been great being at Barber Connect and speaking to some brilliant people from the hair industry.
Wahl, our corporate supporters, are the event’s headline sponsors and kindly invited our Phil and Wendy along to the two-day event at the NEC in Birmingham.
Wahl, our corporate supporters, are the event’s headline sponsors and kindly invited our Phil and Wendy along to the two-day event at the NEC in Birmingham.
May 19, 2025 at 11:06 AM
It has been great being at Barber Connect and speaking to some brilliant people from the hair industry.
Wahl, our corporate supporters, are the event’s headline sponsors and kindly invited our Phil and Wendy along to the two-day event at the NEC in Birmingham.
Wahl, our corporate supporters, are the event’s headline sponsors and kindly invited our Phil and Wendy along to the two-day event at the NEC in Birmingham.
Stockport County fans dug deep to raise more than £700 for LPT after making us the beneficiary of a bucket collection.
Tim Lowe, our Trustee, and his family members manned the buckets before the match against Leyton Orient.
William, Tim’s grandson, is pictured with Stockport boss Dave Challinor.
Tim Lowe, our Trustee, and his family members manned the buckets before the match against Leyton Orient.
William, Tim’s grandson, is pictured with Stockport boss Dave Challinor.
May 16, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Stockport County fans dug deep to raise more than £700 for LPT after making us the beneficiary of a bucket collection.
Tim Lowe, our Trustee, and his family members manned the buckets before the match against Leyton Orient.
William, Tim’s grandson, is pictured with Stockport boss Dave Challinor.
Tim Lowe, our Trustee, and his family members manned the buckets before the match against Leyton Orient.
William, Tim’s grandson, is pictured with Stockport boss Dave Challinor.
We're delighted to be attending one of the biggest annual events for the childhood research community.
SIOP Europe is taking place this week in Budapest and aims to help increase the cure rate and the quality of care for children with cancer.
www.littleprincesses.org.uk/news/major-c...
SIOP Europe is taking place this week in Budapest and aims to help increase the cure rate and the quality of care for children with cancer.
www.littleprincesses.org.uk/news/major-c...
May 13, 2025 at 9:59 AM
We're delighted to be attending one of the biggest annual events for the childhood research community.
SIOP Europe is taking place this week in Budapest and aims to help increase the cure rate and the quality of care for children with cancer.
www.littleprincesses.org.uk/news/major-c...
SIOP Europe is taking place this week in Budapest and aims to help increase the cure rate and the quality of care for children with cancer.
www.littleprincesses.org.uk/news/major-c...
A TV programme which featured the work of LPT was nominated for a BAFTA at last night’s glitzy awards ceremony.
The special episode of Operation Ouch! called Let’s Talk About Cancer was among the finalists in the Best Children’s Factual show.
www.littleprincesses.org.uk/news/lpt-to-...
The special episode of Operation Ouch! called Let’s Talk About Cancer was among the finalists in the Best Children’s Factual show.
www.littleprincesses.org.uk/news/lpt-to-...
May 12, 2025 at 9:40 AM
A TV programme which featured the work of LPT was nominated for a BAFTA at last night’s glitzy awards ceremony.
The special episode of Operation Ouch! called Let’s Talk About Cancer was among the finalists in the Best Children’s Factual show.
www.littleprincesses.org.uk/news/lpt-to-...
The special episode of Operation Ouch! called Let’s Talk About Cancer was among the finalists in the Best Children’s Factual show.
www.littleprincesses.org.uk/news/lpt-to-...
Henry Naughton is running his first London Marathon to raise money for LPT!
He knows all about our work as he's a Key Account Manager at Wella.
He said: “I want to shine a light on this charity that does huge things. They’re also a partner of Wella Professionals and deeply valued in our industry.”
He knows all about our work as he's a Key Account Manager at Wella.
He said: “I want to shine a light on this charity that does huge things. They’re also a partner of Wella Professionals and deeply valued in our industry.”
April 23, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Henry Naughton is running his first London Marathon to raise money for LPT!
He knows all about our work as he's a Key Account Manager at Wella.
He said: “I want to shine a light on this charity that does huge things. They’re also a partner of Wella Professionals and deeply valued in our industry.”
He knows all about our work as he's a Key Account Manager at Wella.
He said: “I want to shine a light on this charity that does huge things. They’re also a partner of Wella Professionals and deeply valued in our industry.”
The inspirational story of a Little Princess Trust wig recipient is told in a new book.
Stephen Bennett wrote In Her Best Interests to highlight the need to hold on to hope following his daughter's cancer diagnosis.
To pre-order the book, visit www.littleprincesses.org.uk/news/new-boo...
Stephen Bennett wrote In Her Best Interests to highlight the need to hold on to hope following his daughter's cancer diagnosis.
To pre-order the book, visit www.littleprincesses.org.uk/news/new-boo...
April 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The inspirational story of a Little Princess Trust wig recipient is told in a new book.
Stephen Bennett wrote In Her Best Interests to highlight the need to hold on to hope following his daughter's cancer diagnosis.
To pre-order the book, visit www.littleprincesses.org.uk/news/new-boo...
Stephen Bennett wrote In Her Best Interests to highlight the need to hold on to hope following his daughter's cancer diagnosis.
To pre-order the book, visit www.littleprincesses.org.uk/news/new-boo...
Rose Hill School raised £444 for LPT after receiving a visit from our very own Scissorman.
Tim Wheeler, our Chair of Trustees who is also known as Scissorman thanks to his running exploits, inspired pupils to support our mission when he was invited to speak at the school.
Tim Wheeler, our Chair of Trustees who is also known as Scissorman thanks to his running exploits, inspired pupils to support our mission when he was invited to speak at the school.
February 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Rose Hill School raised £444 for LPT after receiving a visit from our very own Scissorman.
Tim Wheeler, our Chair of Trustees who is also known as Scissorman thanks to his running exploits, inspired pupils to support our mission when he was invited to speak at the school.
Tim Wheeler, our Chair of Trustees who is also known as Scissorman thanks to his running exploits, inspired pupils to support our mission when he was invited to speak at the school.
Traitors star Olivia Dean says wig saved her self-esteem. 💜
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January 24, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Traitors star Olivia Dean says wig saved her self-esteem. 💜
Read more here: 👇👇👇
www.littleprincesses.org.uk/news/traitor...
Read more here: 👇👇👇
www.littleprincesses.org.uk/news/traitor...
This year is the 20th anniversary of LPT! 💜
While our complete focus in 2025 will, as always, be on supporting children with cancer, we’ll be marking this year by celebrating the amazing supporters who help make our mission a reality 👑
Find out more here: www.littleprincesses.org.uk/20?utm_sourc...
While our complete focus in 2025 will, as always, be on supporting children with cancer, we’ll be marking this year by celebrating the amazing supporters who help make our mission a reality 👑
Find out more here: www.littleprincesses.org.uk/20?utm_sourc...
January 13, 2025 at 1:11 PM
This year is the 20th anniversary of LPT! 💜
While our complete focus in 2025 will, as always, be on supporting children with cancer, we’ll be marking this year by celebrating the amazing supporters who help make our mission a reality 👑
Find out more here: www.littleprincesses.org.uk/20?utm_sourc...
While our complete focus in 2025 will, as always, be on supporting children with cancer, we’ll be marking this year by celebrating the amazing supporters who help make our mission a reality 👑
Find out more here: www.littleprincesses.org.uk/20?utm_sourc...
We are delighted to announce that Wendy Tarplee-Morris, one of our co-founders, has received an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours list. 💜
On receiving the honour, Wendy thanked every single person who has helped LPT give Hair and Hope to thousands of children and young people. 🙏
On receiving the honour, Wendy thanked every single person who has helped LPT give Hair and Hope to thousands of children and young people. 🙏
January 6, 2025 at 12:42 PM
We are delighted to announce that Wendy Tarplee-Morris, one of our co-founders, has received an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours list. 💜
On receiving the honour, Wendy thanked every single person who has helped LPT give Hair and Hope to thousands of children and young people. 🙏
On receiving the honour, Wendy thanked every single person who has helped LPT give Hair and Hope to thousands of children and young people. 🙏
We were delighted to feature in a Christmas video shot in our hometown of Hereford.
Pedicargo made the film to thank the local community for their support through the year and we are very grateful that they gave us the chance to appear.
Pedicargo made the film to thank the local community for their support through the year and we are very grateful that they gave us the chance to appear.
December 17, 2024 at 10:45 AM
We were delighted to feature in a Christmas video shot in our hometown of Hereford.
Pedicargo made the film to thank the local community for their support through the year and we are very grateful that they gave us the chance to appear.
Pedicargo made the film to thank the local community for their support through the year and we are very grateful that they gave us the chance to appear.
Applications are now open for The Little Princess Trust’s 2025 New Ideas Grants!
We are keen to back innovation in children’s cancer research, supporting promising ideas which may be challenging to find funding for from traditional funders.
To apply, see www.cclg.org.uk/research/ccl....
We are keen to back innovation in children’s cancer research, supporting promising ideas which may be challenging to find funding for from traditional funders.
To apply, see www.cclg.org.uk/research/ccl....
December 12, 2024 at 4:19 PM
Applications are now open for The Little Princess Trust’s 2025 New Ideas Grants!
We are keen to back innovation in children’s cancer research, supporting promising ideas which may be challenging to find funding for from traditional funders.
To apply, see www.cclg.org.uk/research/ccl....
We are keen to back innovation in children’s cancer research, supporting promising ideas which may be challenging to find funding for from traditional funders.
To apply, see www.cclg.org.uk/research/ccl....
Did you know childhood cancer researchers use models in the lab to mimic how cancer behaves in the body?
Dr Simon Bomken, funded by LPT, is one such scientist who is creating new models to test better ways to fight Burkitt lymphoma.
See more here 👇👇👇 www.littleprincesses.org.uk/news/making-...
Dr Simon Bomken, funded by LPT, is one such scientist who is creating new models to test better ways to fight Burkitt lymphoma.
See more here 👇👇👇 www.littleprincesses.org.uk/news/making-...
December 3, 2024 at 12:51 PM
Did you know childhood cancer researchers use models in the lab to mimic how cancer behaves in the body?
Dr Simon Bomken, funded by LPT, is one such scientist who is creating new models to test better ways to fight Burkitt lymphoma.
See more here 👇👇👇 www.littleprincesses.org.uk/news/making-...
Dr Simon Bomken, funded by LPT, is one such scientist who is creating new models to test better ways to fight Burkitt lymphoma.
See more here 👇👇👇 www.littleprincesses.org.uk/news/making-...
Good afternoon Bluesky - we are here! 👋
Just as we are always here to help any child or young person with a free, real hair wig! 💜
Huge, huge thanks to all our supporters who help us provide this fantastic service. 🙌
Just as we are always here to help any child or young person with a free, real hair wig! 💜
Huge, huge thanks to all our supporters who help us provide this fantastic service. 🙌
November 29, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Good afternoon Bluesky - we are here! 👋
Just as we are always here to help any child or young person with a free, real hair wig! 💜
Huge, huge thanks to all our supporters who help us provide this fantastic service. 🙌
Just as we are always here to help any child or young person with a free, real hair wig! 💜
Huge, huge thanks to all our supporters who help us provide this fantastic service. 🙌