Richard Simmonite

Head of Lottery Fundraising

Richard joined in January 2021 as the Head of Lottery and bring a wealth of commercial and charity experience to create a new lottery income stream for Leeds Hospitals Charity.

Richard enjoys the great outdoors and whenever possible takes to walking in the countryside.

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Grateful patient dedicates free time to volunteering in support of local NHS hospitals

"I love volunteering in the shop, the team are so understanding, and I can manage my shifts around my hospital appointments."
Charity funded technology helps save man's life

"I really felt as if I was just days away from death. I don’t know if I would have been here if it wasn’t for that machine, I’m so grateful to have my life back.”
Cancer survivor set to run distance of three marathons to thank NHS staff

Paul will run the 84-mile Hadrian's wall path from the east coast to the west coast of England in three days – more than three marathons!
There for us from birth to death: Lowell supports local NHS hospitals by sponsoring a star

“We're so proud to be able to support Leeds Hospitals Charity who help improve and save people's lives."

Alison Cameron

Corporate Partnerships Manager
Andrew Forsyth

Company Secretary
Andy Roberts

Communications & Content Manager
Catherine Smith

Head of Governance, Compliance & Risk
Christopher Schofield

Trustee
Councillor Caroline Gruen

Trustee
Dame Linda Pollard

Trustee
David Berridge

Trustee
Dean Hoyle

Trustee, Capital Appeal Board Member
Dr Cassie Doherty

Trustee

MND Centre Appeal

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

The 1km Halloween walk for under-4s: Fundraising for Leeds Children's Hospital!
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.
Step for your NHS

Make your steps matter as much as theirs do by taking part in our new fundraising challenge!
Regular Funding Application

Application form for all non-research projects
Sponsor the Sparkle

Leeds Hospitals Charity are inviting local businesses to join forces and support our Sparkle campaign 2021 by sponsoring a star.
Volunteer with us

Without our volunteers, there would be so much we would struggle to do. Click here to see the different roles we have and how you can get involved.
Funding application policy & process

Our funding application process - please read carefully
Mother’s fundraising in memory of son to help parents and premature babies on Neonatal Unit

"The staff became like my family, I could tell they truly cared and they made sure I had lots of things to treasure my son’s memory, like a blanket he’d used and his footprints. It was the little gestures that made a real difference. There is no one more deserving of this money.”
Matilda’s Story – Step For Your NHS

“I told her anything is possible and of course she could still take part by doing her steps in her wheelchair and clock them up on her fit bit!”