The centre was established in 2008 and has been run by volunteers from 2008 to 2023.
In 2023, Macmillan Cancer Support awarded the centre funding to provide three part time positions to aid in the running and development of the centre.
The volunteers and committee are integral to the running of the centre and work with the Macmillan team to develop the services offered to our members.
All donations and fundraising for the Centre are used for the Centre itself and are entirely separate from Macmillan.
Thinking of becoming a volunteer?
Drop us a message or give us a call!
Our smaller, quieter spaces
As well as our main social room, we have a smaller, quieter sitting room for one to one chats or meetings.
At the back of the centre, we also have a gorgeous rooftop terrace garden space, which catches the sun and makes it a perfect place to relax quietly with a book and listen to the sea.
Our therapy room is home to our beautician and complimentary therapists once a week. You can find out more about this services by going to our section on therapies - just click the button below.
Our main living room
Just like at your best friends house, the sofa's are comfy, the kettle is always on and there's always cake!
Our big social living room is a buzzing place on our open days each week and a great space to swap stories, get advice or just have a good yarn with people who understand what living with cancer is like.
In 2024 the centre was inspected and retained it's 5 star rating for Macmillan's Quality Environment Mark assessment.
This means that McMillian Cancer Support believes the centre is a safe, suitable and comfortable place for people with cancer and their loved ones to find support and information.
NHCISC is a Scottish Registered Charity.
(SO048935)
To view all the relevant documents for this registration then please click the button below.
Get in touch
Drop us a message anytime and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
New members to the centre are welcome and if you would like to look round on a quieter day to see the centre and what we offer before you attend an social day, please get in touch and we can arrange a tour and a chat.
Phone
01847 890996
Address
cancer.support@btconnect.com
5A High Street
Thurso
KW14 8AG
Access the centre by following the ramp on the high street or by taking the stairs at the back of the building.