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  • Ian and Rachael Flatt: Our journey with MND

    Ian and Rachael Flatt: Our journey with MND

    Rachael and Ian speak about the impact MND has had on their lives, why we need a new centre in Leeds, and the difference this would make to families like theirs. Read more

  • First concept designs for the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

    First concept designs for the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

    “We’re absolutely blown away by the designs that we have seen, it has certainly exceeded our expectations of what this centre could look like." Read more

  • 250,000 children to benefit from charity-led project transforming the hospital experience

    250,000 children to benefit from charity-led project transforming the hospital experience

    “Children and young people coming into the hospital are delighted with the transformation and it is a joy to see the smiles on their faces." Read more

  • Rob Burrow backs £5m charity appeal to build state-of-the-art Motor Neurone Disease centre in Leeds

    Rob Burrow backs £5m charity appeal to build state-of-the-art Motor Neurone Disease centre in Leeds

    "Although the news won’t be any better, it will be easier to come to terms with in a purposely built care centre that meets the needs of every MND patient.” Read more

  • Ian and Rachael Flatt: Our journey with MND
  • First concept designs for the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease
  • 250,000 children to benefit from charity-led project transforming the hospital experience
  • Rob Burrow backs £5m charity appeal to build state-of-the-art Motor Neurone Disease centre in Leeds
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We fund projects and improvements which will enhance the healthcare environment, and result in improved well-being and quality of life for patients and families.

Charity funding supports Gender Identity Development Service at Leeds Children's Hospital

Charity funding supports Gender Identity Development Service at Leeds Children's Hospital

"It’s enabled me to provide much needed support in a highly emotional setting and provide safe spaces for exercise and social activity." Read more

Published: 13th May, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

International Day of the Midwife: how your donations help midwives like Julia

International Day of the Midwife: how your donations help midwives like Julia

Thanks to your donations, we’ve funded new ultrasound couches for the unit, to help pregnant women feel more comfortable during their examinations. Read more

Published: 5th May, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

International Day of the Midwife: how your donations help midwives like Louise

International Day of the Midwife: how your donations help midwives like Louise

"I always say, ‘a happy midwife makes a happy mum’ and support from Leeds Hospitals Charity really does help us improve the hospital experience.” Read more

Published: 5th May, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

MRI entertainment system helps distract young patients

MRI entertainment system helps distract young patients

“The TV really helped distract Freddie from his MRI procedure, and it makes the whole room feel a lot more child-friendly and less clinical.” Read more

Published: 5th April, 2022

Updated: 15th April, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Ian and Rachael Flatt: Our journey with MND

Ian and Rachael Flatt: Our journey with MND

Rachael and Ian speak about the impact MND has had on their lives, why we need a new centre in Leeds, and the difference this would make to families like theirs. Read more

Published: 31st March, 2022

Updated: 6th May, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Crowdfunded Bronze Statue of Captain Sir Tom Moore donated to Leeds Hospital

Crowdfunded Bronze Statue of Captain Sir Tom Moore donated to Leeds Hospital

"We’re honoured that thanks to this tribute from Andrian; staff, patients and visitors to Chapel Allerton Hospital can continue to be inspired by him.” Read more

Published: 21st February, 2022

Updated: 15th March, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

First concept designs for the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

First concept designs for the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

“We’re absolutely blown away by the designs that we have seen, it has certainly exceeded our expectations of what this centre could look like." Read more

Published: 15th February, 2022

Updated: 15th March, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Freemasons’ donation helps transform hospital environment for hardworking NHS staff

Freemasons’ donation helps transform hospital environment for hardworking NHS staff

"We all appreciate the NHS has been under a lot of pressure and are most grateful for the dedication of the staff. This was a small way us Freemasons in Yorkshire West Riding could say thank you.” Read more

Published: 10th February, 2022

Updated: 20th April, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Work has started to transform former golf club into The People's Woodland

Work has started to transform former golf club into The People's Woodland

"We hope that ‘The People’s Woodland’ will create a space where people from communities across Leeds can come together and support their local NHS hospitals." Read more

Published: 1st February, 2022

Updated: 15th March, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

£25k donation helps provide a ‘Home from Home’ for families like Luna’s

£25k donation helps provide a ‘Home from Home’ for families like Luna’s

The £25,000 grant from Leeds Hospitals Charity will go towards funding the role of Jane McHale, who has been managing Eckersley House for nearly 15 years. Read more

Published: 5th January, 2022

Updated: 15th March, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

250,000 children to benefit from charity-led project transforming the hospital experience

250,000 children to benefit from charity-led project transforming the hospital experience

“Children and young people coming into the hospital are delighted with the transformation and it is a joy to see the smiles on their faces." Read more

Published: 16th December, 2021

Updated: 22nd December, 2021

Author: Joanna Parker

Baby Suitcases support learning and development of babies with down syndrome

Baby Suitcases support learning and development of babies with down syndrome

"We believe these suitcases are a wonderful way to help parents understand and celebrate how special their baby is and also support their mental wellbeing.” Read more

Published: 15th December, 2021

Updated: 22nd December, 2021

Author: Joanna Parker

Rob Burrow backs £5m charity appeal to build state-of-the-art Motor Neurone Disease centre in Leeds

Rob Burrow backs £5m charity appeal to build state-of-the-art Motor Neurone Disease centre in Leeds

"Although the news won’t be any better, it will be easier to come to terms with in a purposely built care centre that meets the needs of every MND patient.” Read more

Published: 7th September, 2021

Updated: 30th November, 2021

Author: Joanna Parker

Charitable funding will help transform 65 staff rooms across Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Charitable funding will help transform 65 staff rooms across Leeds Teaching Hospitals

This funding has enabled Leeds Hospitals Charity to invest over £50,000 in renovation projects, to create more comfortable and welcoming spaces to relax and recuperate during long shifts. Read more

Published: 28th June, 2021

Updated: 22nd July, 2021

Author: Joanna Parker

Family’s donation in honour of their father helps transform staff room for NHS workers

Family’s donation in honour of their father helps transform staff room for NHS workers

This transformation was made possible thanks to the Whitehead family, who contributed over £5,000 to the project in memory of their father Stephen ‘Rocky’ Whitehead. Read more

Published: 28th May, 2021

Updated: 22nd July, 2021

Author: Joanna Parker

Charity funding for ambient lighting helps children during radiotherapy treatment

Charity funding for ambient lighting helps children during radiotherapy treatment

Thanks to £1,700 of funding from Leeds Hospitals Charity, the Radiotherapy department at Leeds Cancer Centre has been able to install a brand-new ambient lighting experience. Read more

Published: 7th May, 2021

Updated: 3rd August, 2021

Author: Joanna Parker

Charity funding enables parents to be at their children's bedside in hospital

Charity funding enables parents to be at their children's bedside in hospital

Thanks to over £9,000 worth of funding from Leeds Hospitals Charity, wards L32 and L33 at Leeds Children’s Hospital have received twelve new bedside chairs. Read more

Published: 5th May, 2021

Updated: 3rd August, 2021

Author: Joanna Parker

Respiratory patients benefit from brand new bedside furniture at Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Respiratory patients benefit from brand new bedside furniture at Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Over £24,000 of funding from Leeds Hospitals Charity has secured specialist chairs, bedside lockers, and over-bed tables for Ward J12 at St James’s University Hospital. Read more

Published: 15th April, 2021

Updated: 22nd July, 2021

Author: Joanna Parker

Jacqui’s Million funds over £40,000 of improvements at Leeds Cancer Centre during the coronavirus pandemic.

Jacqui’s Million funds over £40,000 of improvements at Leeds Cancer Centre during the coronavirus pandemic.

Several projects have been granted funding from “Jacqui’s Million” in the last 12 months, despite difficulties posed by the coronavirus lockdown. Read more

Published: 1st April, 2021

Updated: 7th March, 2022

Author: Andy Roberts

Family's fundraising helps improve environment on the Neonatal Wards at Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Family's fundraising helps improve environment on the Neonatal Wards at Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Contributions from the Cambellinas’ “Save my Seat” fundraising campaign has enabled Leeds Hospitals Charity to purchase special reclining chairs, guest beds and retractable screens between cots at a cost of £19,399. Read more

Published: 31st March, 2021

Updated: 3rd August, 2021

Author: Andy Roberts

Memory making kits for bereaved families

Memory making kits for bereaved families

Recent funding has provided memory making kits to be used in the mortuary at Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Read more

Published: 11th March, 2021

Updated: 22nd July, 2021

Author: Andy Roberts

Donations help provide a ‘safe haven’ for families grieving the loss of a loved one.

Donations help provide a ‘safe haven’ for families grieving the loss of a loved one.

Thanks to donations and amazing fundraising from ward staff, families of patients on the Vascular Ward now have a dedicated space to grieve the loss of a loved one. Read more

Published: 25th February, 2021

Updated: 22nd July, 2021

Author: Andy Roberts

Search Laboratory fundraising provides facelift for parent bedrooms on Neonatal Unit

Search Laboratory fundraising provides facelift for parent bedrooms on Neonatal Unit

Two parent bedrooms on the neonatal unit at Leeds General Infirmary have undergone much-needed refurbishments Read more

Published: 27th December, 2020

Updated: 3rd August, 2021

Author: Andy Roberts

Esther Wakeman Video Blog Episode 2: Christmas Message

A Christmas message from Leeds Hospitals Charity CEO Esther Wakeman Read more

Published: 20th December, 2020

Updated: 3rd August, 2021

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  • 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!

  • Leeds Bear Hunt

    Leeds Bear Hunt

    Leeds Hospitals Charity is working with creative producers Wild in Art to present a large-scale public art trail set to splosh its way across Leeds in summer 2023!

  • Leeds Hospitals Charity launches new trail with Bear sculptures set to take over Leeds

    Leeds Hospitals Charity launches new trail with Bear sculptures set to take over Leeds

    In June 2023, more than 50 giant Bear sculptures will hide in plain sight on the streets and in the parks of Leeds, raising funds for Leeds Children's Hospital!

  • Memory Path

    Our Memory Path is a beautiful walkway that winds through the landscaped lawn outside the Workhouse Chapel at St James's.

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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 provide support for eight areas which include Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds Children’s Hospital, Leeds Cancer Centre, St James’s University Hospital, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Seacroft Hospital, Wharfdale Hospital and Leeds Dental Institute.

  • 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.

  • Standard Funding Application

    Standard Funding Application

    Application form for all non-research projects

  • Sponsor the Sparkle

    Sponsor the Sparkle

    Thank you for making our hospitals SPARKLE this Christmas!

  • Applying for Standard Funding

    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.

  • Yorkshire Three Peaks

    Yorkshire Three Peaks

    Take on Yorkshire's three highest peaks and support our NHS Heroes!

  • Total Warrior

    Total Warrior

    Now going into its 11th year - join the muddy fun and support our NHS Heroes!

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