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  • Megan's Story - Transplant Fundraising Appeal

    Megan's Story - Transplant Fundraising Appeal

    "Help young patients with kidney disease like me get the support we desperately need" Read more

  • Leeds Teaching Hospitals unveil Hospitals of the Future flythrough video

    Leeds Teaching Hospitals unveil Hospitals of the Future flythrough video

    Preparation of the land at Leeds General Infirmary is now complete, and we are delighted to share the concept video flythrough showing how the two new, state-of-the-art hospitals will look. Read more

  • ‘More Needs Doing’ campaign highlights need for specialist Motor Neurone Disease Centre in Leeds

    ‘More Needs Doing’ campaign highlights need for specialist Motor Neurone Disease Centre in Leeds

    To mark Motor Neurone Disease Awareness month, we've launched their ‘More Needs Doing’ campaign to help raise awareness of MND and highlight how the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease will make a difference to people affected by the life-limiting condition. Read more

  • Inspirational fundraiser Jacqui reaches £300,000 fundraising milestone to support cancer patients in Leeds

    Inspirational fundraiser Jacqui reaches £300,000 fundraising milestone to support cancer patients in Leeds

    Despite being clinically vulnerable, Jacqui continued to fundraise throughout the coronavirus pandemic, and thanks to her efforts has recently surpassed the £300,000 fundraising mark. Read more

  • Megan's Story - Transplant Fundraising Appeal
  • Leeds Teaching Hospitals unveil Hospitals of the Future flythrough video
  • ‘More Needs Doing’ campaign highlights need for specialist Motor Neurone Disease Centre in Leeds
  • Inspirational fundraiser Jacqui reaches £300,000 fundraising milestone to support cancer patients in Leeds
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Local charities fund Canadian Fellowship to support children with congenital heart defects in Leeds

Local charities fund Canadian Fellowship to support children with congenital heart defects in Leeds

In collaboration with Children’s Heart Surgery Fund, your donations have helped us fund Leila’s International Fetal and Neonatal Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Alberta in Canada. Read more

Published: 10th August, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Charity funded learning mentors give young people with cancer the opportunity to continue learning in hospital

Charity funded learning mentors give young people with cancer the opportunity to continue learning in hospital

For children and young adults on the wards, the mentors offer engagement sessions, including art, music, and other activities to encourage social interaction. Read more

Published: 9th August, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

The British Transplant Games are here!

The British Transplant Games are here!

It’s wonderful that after all the unfortunate delays we’re finally able to welcome the Games to Leeds. Read more

Published: 29th July, 2022

Author: Andy Roberts

Making surgery safer for patients with bowel cancer

Making surgery safer for patients with bowel cancer

Leeds Hospitals Charity is funding a full-time clinical research fellow, and a part-time clinical research nurse to conduct a feasibility clinical trial with the aim of making surgery safer for patients with bowel cancer. Read more

Published: 29th July, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Complex Rehabilitation Unit fundraiser helps transform kitchen to support patients through recovery

Complex Rehabilitation Unit fundraiser helps transform kitchen to support patients through recovery

This renovation will mean that every patient has access to the best possible treatment throughout their stay on the unit, helping them to regain their independence. Read more

Published: 27th July, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Freemasons donate £2,000 to Rob Burrow Centre Appeal.

Freemasons donate £2,000 to Rob Burrow Centre Appeal.

Members of the Freemasons at Zetland Lodge have donated £2,000 towards our Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Appeal. Read more

Published: 19th July, 2022

Updated: 22nd July, 2022

Author: Andy Roberts

Megan's Story - Transplant Fundraising Appeal

Megan's Story - Transplant Fundraising Appeal

"Help young patients with kidney disease like me get the support we desperately need" Read more

Published: 14th July, 2022

Updated: 15th July, 2022

Author: Andy Roberts

Leeds Teaching Hospitals unveil Hospitals of the Future flythrough video

Leeds Teaching Hospitals unveil Hospitals of the Future flythrough video

Preparation of the land at Leeds General Infirmary is now complete, and we are delighted to share the concept video flythrough showing how the two new, state-of-the-art hospitals will look. Read more

Published: 8th July, 2022

Author: Andy Roberts

Oona's Story: Leeds Children's Hospital

Oona's Story: Leeds Children's Hospital

Oona was only supposed to live a few days after birth. However, thanks to Leeds Children's Hospital, Oona is now a happy, healthy two and half-year-old, with her whole life ahead of her. Read more

Published: 7th July, 2022

Updated: 8th July, 2022

Author: Taylor Cahill

Jude's Ben Nevis climb raises thousands for Rob Burrow Centre for MND

Jude's Ben Nevis climb raises thousands for Rob Burrow Centre for MND

On the 22nd of June, Jude hiked 4,413 ft to the peak of Ben Nevis to raise funds for the Rob Burrow Centre for MND appeal in memory of her son Jody. Read more

Published: 29th June, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Search Laboratory raises over £18,000 for Leeds Children's Hospital

Search Laboratory raises over £18,000 for Leeds Children's Hospital

Abseiling down a multi-storey car park, running the distance from their offices in Leeds, New York and Austin and climbing the three peaks were some of the fundraising highlights over the past few years! Read more

Published: 28th June, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Naomi's Story: Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Naomi's Story: Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

“I’m so excited about the prospect of the new MND centre at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and how this will enhance the care and support we can provide to our patients." Read more

Published: 26th June, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Annual golf day in memory of Norman Hunter ready to ‘tee off’ and raise thousands for local NHS hospitals

Annual golf day in memory of Norman Hunter ready to ‘tee off’ and raise thousands for local NHS hospitals

After the success of the inaugural event last year, which raised over £40,000 for Leeds Hospitals Charity to support cancer research in Leeds, Norman’s family decided to make this an annual event in his memory. Read more

Published: 23rd June, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Jasmine's Story: Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Jasmine's Story: Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

“I feel pretty helpless but hopefully, by taking part in something that will help raise money for patients and their families, I can help other families experiencing the cruel fate of MND." Read more

Published: 18th June, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Clinical trial hopes to improve outcomes for kidney transplant patients in Leeds

Clinical trial hopes to improve outcomes for kidney transplant patients in Leeds

We’ve contributed over £58,000 to fund a pioneering clinical trial, for kidney transplant patients right here in Leeds. Read more

Published: 13th June, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

James's Story: 100 Days Challenge

James's Story: 100 Days Challenge

Ahead of the British Transplant Games coming to Leeds, James's parents Becci and Daniel are joining in the 100 days challenge to help raise funds for the Leeds Children's Transplant team! Read more

Published: 9th June, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Leeds Hospitals Charity commit to TUC’s Dying to Work Charter

Leeds Hospitals Charity commit to TUC’s Dying to Work Charter

Leeds Hospitals Charity has today added its name to a charter aimed at helping employees who become terminally ill at work. Read more

Published: 8th June, 2022

Author: Andy Roberts

Lord Mayor’s charity partnership raises over £125,000 to support NHS hospitals in Leeds

Lord Mayor’s charity partnership raises over £125,000 to support NHS hospitals in Leeds

This incredible feat has been made possible thanks to an array of exciting events hosted by the Lord Mayor, and the people of Leeds getting behind his fundraising efforts. Read more

Published: 7th June, 2022

Updated: 8th June, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Malcolm's Story: Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Malcolm's Story: Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Malcolm told us why he’s running the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon to raise funds for our Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Appeal. Read more

Published: 4th June, 2022

Updated: 8th June, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

‘More Needs Doing’ campaign highlights need for specialist Motor Neurone Disease Centre in Leeds

‘More Needs Doing’ campaign highlights need for specialist Motor Neurone Disease Centre in Leeds

To mark Motor Neurone Disease Awareness month, we've launched their ‘More Needs Doing’ campaign to help raise awareness of MND and highlight how the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease will make a difference to people affected by the life-limiting condition. Read more

Published: 1st June, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Inspirational fundraiser Jacqui reaches £300,000 fundraising milestone to support cancer patients in Leeds

Inspirational fundraiser Jacqui reaches £300,000 fundraising milestone to support cancer patients in Leeds

Despite being clinically vulnerable, Jacqui continued to fundraise throughout the coronavirus pandemic, and thanks to her efforts has recently surpassed the £300,000 fundraising mark. Read more

Published: 31st May, 2022

Updated: 1st June, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Celebrating our wonderful volunteers this Volunteers Week!

Celebrating our wonderful volunteers this Volunteers Week!

This year is the 38th annual celebration of Volunteers’ Week, and it is an important time for volunteer-involving organisations – such as ours – to reflect on the incredible contribution that volunteers give. Read more

Published: 30th May, 2022

Updated: 1st June, 2022

Author: Jasmine Stainton

Phoebe's Story: 100 Days Challenge

Phoebe's Story: 100 Days Challenge

With the help of her mum Lauren, Phoebe is toddling 100 metres in 30 days as part of the 100 Days Challenge to raise funds for the Children's Transplant team! Read more

Published: 30th May, 2022

Updated: 1st June, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Theo's Story: 100 Days Challenge

Theo's Story: 100 Days Challenge

The Bowens family are all getting on their bikes support Theo as he hopes to complete 100 laps of his street on his tandem trike this June! Read more

Published: 26th May, 2022

Updated: 1st June, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

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  • Local charities fund Canadian Fellowship to support children with congenital heart defects in Leeds

    Local charities fund Canadian Fellowship to support children with congenital heart defects in Leeds

    In collaboration with Children’s Heart Surgery Fund, your donations have helped us fund Leila’s International Fetal and Neonatal Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Alberta in Canada.

  • Charity funded learning mentors give young people with cancer the opportunity to continue learning in hospital

    Charity funded learning mentors give young people with cancer the opportunity to continue learning in hospital

    For children and young adults on the wards, the mentors offer engagement sessions, including art, music, and other activities to encourage social interaction.

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  • Rob Burrow Centre for MND Appeal

    Rob Burrow Centre for MND Appeal

    Help us raise £5 million to build a specialist Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Care Centre in Leeds.

  • Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

    Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

    The Leeds Marathon is back after 20 years and is being renamed the ‘Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon’ in honour of rugby league legend and MND campaigner Rob Burrow MBE

  • The People's Woodland

    The People's Woodland

    in partnership with Leeds City Council, we are creating a fantastic new greenspace for the people of Leeds to enjoy.

  • Who We Are

    Who We Are

    We are the charity of Leeds Teaching Hospitals. We support NHS staff to deliver the best care for over a million patients and their families each year.

  • Leeds Hospitals Charity Lottery

    Leeds Hospitals Charity Lottery

    There’s 7 prizes to win every single week, with all other funds used to support hospitals in Leeds.

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    Standard Funding Application

    Application form for all non-research projects

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    Applying for Standard Funding

    We work closely with Leeds Teaching Hospitals to ensure funding is awarded to projects that will have the most impact on patient care and wellbeing, making best use of charitable donations.

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    Sponsor the Sparkle

    Thank you for making our hospitals SPARKLE this Christmas!

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