THE MARY HOW TRUST. Registered Charity No. 1122393
Following Mary How’s death from bowel cancer, the Mary How Trust was formed in 1988 by her husband and her GP in order to make health screening available to as many people as possible, regardless of their ability to pay.
The charity undertakes some 1100 screenings each year and receives no funding from the NHS.
The Trust is based in West Sussex, with a clinic and a charity shop in Pulborough.
You do not have to live in West Sussex to book an appointment – everyone is welcome.
In 2005, readers of the West Sussex County Times voted the Mary How Trust the most outstanding charity in the South Downs area.
In 2006, the BBC Radio 4 programme, Case Notes, featured the Trust as a remarkable charity and interviewed one of the clients whose life had been saved following a free screening. Listen to the programme.
In 2007-8, the Chairman of Horsham District Council, Cllr Roger Paterson, chose the Trust to be his Charity of the Year.
In 2009 the Trust celebrates its 21st birthday. A series of fundraising events and activities is marking this special anniversary.
Become a supporter! There are many ways you can help us.
The Mary How Trust’s health screenings and scans are as essential today as they were 21 years ago, and we have big plans to ensure the healthy future of our service.
