About us Latest News Corporate Partnerships: Summer Update 2025 Welcome to our quarterly update As summer unfolds, we’re excited to share our latest quarterly update, covering the inspiring initiatives and events from April to June. We continue to be incredibly grateful for the generous support from our amazing corporate partners whose contributions are helping improve the lives of patients, their families and staff who visit and work at NHS hospitals in Leeds. In this edition, we spotlight the fundraising highlights that have made a real difference, showcase impact stories that reflect the heart of your support, and share ways your business can continue to get involved through ongoing appeals and projects. We also look ahead to some exciting upcoming events that are set to inspire even greater involvement and impact in the months ahead. Fundraising Highlights: Easter Egg Appeal: Spreading Joy to Children The beginning of this quarter saw incredible generosity from our supporters through the Easter Egg Appeal. Thanks to your kind donations, we were able to bring smiles, creativity, and a sense of celebration to children who spent their Easter receiving care in hospital. On behalf of everyone at Leeds Hospitals Charity and the children at Leeds Children’s Hospital, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the following corporate partners for your generous contributions. Thank you to our Easter Egg Supporters Chadwick Lawrence Murphy Group Leeds Magistrates Court & Leeds Combined Court DWP Park Place Job Centre Holiday Inn Express Leeds Armouries Premier Farnell QEB His Majesty's Coroner’s Office Emovis Abertis Mobility Services Thornton Jones Solicitors CBRE Ride Shotgun First Bus Leeds Laugh in the Face of Cancer Raises £30,000 for Leeds Cancer Centre The 10th annual Laugh in the Face of Cancer comedy night, organised by Liz and Jordan Long, raised an incredible £30,000 in support of Leeds Cancer Centre. The event was match-funded by Lowell, whose continued support helps fund vital services and life-saving research towards cancer. If you’re looking to support cancer care through fundraising, please get in touch with our corporate partnerships team. Read more Lindsey Burrow Raises £18,500 in Memory of Rob Charity Patron Lindsey Burrow raised £18,500 through the London and Rob Burrow Leeds Marathons in honour of her late husband. We’re grateful to HH Construction and Keepmoat for kindly sponsoring Lindsey’s vests Funds raised support the Rob Burrow Centre for MND, helping to fund specialist equipment, holistic therapies, a therapeutic garden, family services, and pioneering research into early diagnosis, a first for Leeds. Thanks to support like this, we can continue our work advancing MND care and research here in Leeds. If your company would like to support our MND Appeal or be part of a future challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Read more How You Can Support Us: "My Lifeline to the Outside World” - Free Wigs for Cancer Patients “Losing my hair made me feel like I was losing myself. The wig gave me back my confidence.” Thanks to your support, around 30 patients each month receive a free wig and personalised hair-loss support at Leeds Cancer Centre. But with demand growing—especially for inclusive options for BME patients—we need your help to sustain and expand the service. £78 could fund a wig for a patient undergoing cancer treatment. Support this life-changing project and help restore confidence and dignity when it’s needed most. Read more about free wigs for cancer patients 7 Days of Play Appeal: Help Children Heal Through Play Every child deserves the chance to play, especially in hospital. Our Play Team supports over 150 children a day with therapeutic play that reduces anxiety and boosts confidence. With your help, we can extend this vital support across all seven days. £40 funds memory-making kits for children nearing end of life. £75 can fund toys & games for playrooms. £106 funds a day of expert play therapy. You can also donate sensory toys, craft kits or distraction items. Support us to help more children feel calm and safe through play. Make a real difference, one gift at a time. More about the Play Appeal Everyday Giving: Small Actions, Big Corporate Impact Not every impact needs a big event, it starts with small, meaningful steps. From bake sales and book swaps to “Wear a Football Shirt” day or walking 14,000 steps in a day (just like our NHS nurses), there are creative ways your team can support. Add to that payroll giving or our £2-a-week charity lottery and you’ve got everyday giving, made simple. We’ll help tailor the best way for your workplace to give. Get in touch with us at [email protected] Upcoming Events Leeds Children’s Hospital Charity Ball Saturday 13th September 2025 | Pavilions of Harrogate An unforgettable evening of celebration and impact featuring champagne reception, live music, and auction in support of Leeds Children’s Hospital. Every ticket supports life-changing care for children and families facing tough hospital journeys. Sponsor a table, donate a raffle prize, or amplify the appeal by sharing within your networks. Help fund vital equipment, enhance treatment spaces, and bring comfort to young patients. Book Now and make a difference Peak District Challenge 19–20 September 2025 | Hope Valley, Peak District Take on 25km to 100 miles through stunning landscapes to support patient care, innovation, and hospital transformation. Perfect for corporate teams looking for adventure with purpose. Fundraise for equipment, research and facilities that transform lives. Every step helps reduce waiting times, enhance treatment, and provide critical support to patients and NHS staff. Ready to push your limits and drive real change? Step up today and make every mile matter Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge Saturday 13 September 2025 | Horton-in-Ribblesdale Take on the 24-mile Yorkshire Three Peaks and help support staff, patients, and families across Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or first-time fundraiser, it’s a fantastic way to bring your team together while raising vital funds. How can you get involved: Register a team Sponsor employee participation Match team fundraising We’ll provide branded materials, support your team’s journey, and cheer you on every step of the way. Ready to climb for a cause? Join the challenge and help make a real difference, one step at a time Need more information? Our Corporate Partnerships page offers advice and ways you can get involved with supporting your local hospitals. Or get in touch with the team using the details below. Support us with a corporate partnership Your support means, together we can make every day the best it can be. For more information on how you can get involved or if you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or call 0113 539 7020. Manage Cookie Preferences