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What we do
BUST is pleased to support the important work of the excellent Bristol Breast Care Centre by raising money to support innovation and the purchase of new technology, such as state-of-the-art scanners, before it is available through the NHS.
BUST has raised more than £4,000,000 and every penny has been spent supporting patient care. As well as providing equipment, BUST is also contributing towards pioneering surgery.
Recently your kind donations have paid for a new MRI scanner at Cossham Hospital. The state-of-the-art Siemens MAGNETOM Vida 3T MRI scanner will increase capacity for scanning outpatients, prioritising those with breast cancer, prostate cancer and gynaecological cancer. It will also be used for breast cancer imaging research.
We're taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge: 1st–8th December 2026
Our aim is to raise £8,000 in just eight days, with a further £8,000 in pledged match funding. If the full match funding is unlocked, we could raise an incredible £16,000 for BUST!
What is the Big Give?
The Big Give is a week-long fundraising campaign that gives donations the opportunity to go further through pledged match funding.
Why support BUST?
BUST is a local Bristol charity dedicated to improving care and treatment for people affected by breast cancer. We fund innovative projects, specialist equipment and improvements that make a real difference to patients.
How can you help?
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Donate through our Big Give page during 1st–8th December.
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Fundraise by organising a bake sale, coffee morning or festive activity.
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Spread the word by sharing our campaign with friends, family and colleagues.
Every donation makes a difference. Help us make this Christmas count!
Our volunteers
Volunteers are always welcome, your time will make a huge difference to BUST. We have a small but wonderful committee of volunteers but there are always extra jobs to do and support needed for people organising events.
By helping us you will be making a huge impact to BUST and the Bristol Breast Care Centre.
ITV News - BUST Bristol Fundraising a MRI Scanner
Through local community fundraising, BUST purchased a new MRI scanner, which is now fully operational at Cossham Hospital and expands regional scanning capacity across breast, gynaecology and prostate cancer patients.
Click the button below to watch the video on YouTube!
Fundraising for BUST
There are so many ways to fundraise for BUST. Your help in raising funds to support the work of the Southmead Hospital Breast Care Team helps to provide the necessary equipment to improve diagnosis, treatment and research for people in the Bristol area with breast problems.
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Your Support Makes a Difference
By volunteering, fundraising, lending your support, or donating—everything you do helps to transform lives.
Every act of kindness, big or small, plays a vital role in the fight against breast cancer.
Together, we can make an extraordinary difference.
Fundraising Regulator
BUST is demonstrating its commitment to good fundraising practice. We have committed to follow the regulations as set out by the Fundraising Regulator.