02. What do you use donations and fundraising for? Money that is donated directly to the charity, or fundraised through events and sponsorship, goes directly to supporting NHS staff at Leeds Teaching Hospitals and the patients and families they care for. We award millions of pounds in grants every year, funding everything from new pieces of equipment to ward renovations and new specialist staff positions. Everything we fund fits into three impact areas: Tackling health inequalities, driving innovation in healthcare using new technologies and enhancing treatments for rare conditions. Read more: Our funding priorities across Leeds Hospitals Manage Cookie Preferences