Get involved Fundraise for us To help support patients and staff at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Every year over a million people walk through the doors of Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Your fundraising makes it possible for all these patients to access the best care, treatment and research available, making a real difference in their lives today and in the future. So, whether you’re fundraising to say thanks to the NHS or raising funds in support of one of our hospitals, we have everything you need to get started. No fundraising is too big or too small to support patients of all ages at the most challenging time of their lives. Together, we can make a difference. Meet our champion fundraisers Read the stories and by inspired by some of our notable fundraisers and community groups. Our champion fundraisers Do your own fundraising Want to support our amazing hospitals in Leeds and have a great fundraising idea? Tell us about it and we’ll support you every step of the way. Need a bit of inspiration for your fundraising? We have everything you need right here. Find out more Clubs & Groups Do you belong to a Rotary, Scouts or sports club like a golf or running club, and want to support our local hospitals? We’d love to hear from you! Find out more Schools & young people Are you a teacher or parent and want to get your school involved? From a wear-your-own-clothes day and our new Reindeer Run, we’ve got tips, activities & resources to get you started! Find out more Faith Groups Support from faith groups of all denominations means we can continue to help make our hospitals the best they can be. Find out here how you can get involved today. Find out more Your celebration can make a real difference Whether it’s a birthday, wedding or anniversary or another special occasion like Diwali, Eid or Christmas, asking for donations instead of gifts is a great way to support our hospitals. Find out here how you can make a difference. Find out more Make friends, have fun and be part of one of our local fundraising groups Our local groups of supporters get together throughout the year to raise the vital funds we need to ensure our hospitals continue to be world-class. Find out more and join us today! Find out more Don't forget our charity events! Join one of our events and help to improve the experience of patients and their families at Leeds Teaching Hospitals! Read more: Our Charity Events - Fundraising for Leeds Hospitals Keeping your fundraising safe and legal Once you’ve decided on your fundraising idea, we’ve got everything you need to plan your event or challenge. Read more Our Fundraising Promise We are incredibly grateful to the donors and fundraisers who support a wide range of causes across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. You are our greatest strength and, as such, we will treat you with care, respect and honesty, prioritising your needs and wellbeing at all times. Our fundraising promise aligns with the Code of Fundraising Practice and is driven by our values of transparency, transformation and working together. Our Fundraising Promise Tell us about your fundraising idea We’re here to support you with your fundraising every step of the way. Please complete the form below to tell us about your plans, or if you need a bit of help deciding what to do: Tell us about your fundraising idea Opens Form Frequently Asked Questions Main article: Leeds Hospitals Charity: Frequently Asked Questions 1. Can I fundraise for a specific area of the hospital? When you fundraise for us, you can be reassured that your money will go directly to where it’s needed most. However, you can also raise funds for a specific project or area if we have a live fundraising appeal or there’s an ongoing project in that department. Whenever someone gives us a donation, we’ll take into account their wishes. We often have projects or appeals that we’re fundraising for, and all of these can be found on the Areas We Support page. If you know that a specific ward or department is fundraising for something, please let us know when you make your donation. We support every area of the hospital and can provide examples of specific projects we’ve supported, for example at Leeds Children’s Hospital or Leeds Cancer Centre. Read more: Areas We Support 2. How can I pay in cash I’ve collected? The best way to pay in any cash to us is by visiting our office at Trust HQ, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, LS9 7TF. Please note that if you would like to make your donation in person, we need to know in advance - please email [email protected] or call 0113 539 7020 to arrange a visit. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH IN THE POST.Read more: Donate by Cheque or Cash 3. Can I have a plaque to recognise my fundraising? There are lots of ways we can thank you for your support, from certificates to thank you cards. Due to Leeds Teaching Hospitals being a very busy NHS site, we’re only able to offer donation plaques in rare circumstances and when the donation made is over £10,000. To talk to us about donation plaques, please call our hospital fundraising team on 0113 539 7020 or email [email protected] 4. Can you share my fundraising on social media? We’d be happy to chat to you about sharing your stories or fundraising events on our channels. Please email us at [email protected] or reach out through social media. 5. Can you organise a cheque presentation? We’d love to thank you for your fundraising! To chat to us about the best way to present your donation to the hospitals, please call our hospital fundraising team on 0113 539 7020 or email [email protected] 6. How can I support you through a one off or regular gift? Our ‘Become a Friend’ programme allows you to support the hospitals by giving a monthly donation, via direct debit, to the charity. This is a great, easy way to give, that provides lasting support to our hospitals. By signing up to become a friend, you’ll also get regular updates from us and thank you cards. Sign up here: Give a Regular Gift 7. How does my support make a difference? Donations to Leeds Hospitals Charity helps to transform lives here at our hospitals. Over the last few years, our supporters have: helped to fund equipment that has saved the lives of poorly children funded hardship grants to help NHS staff experiencing financial difficulty supported cancer patients going through treatment paid for innovative research projects, helping to find a cure for rare diseases helped us start building a brand new care centre for patients with MND To hear more about how your donations make a difference, sign up to our newsletter or visit: The difference donations make Manage Cookie Preferences