Fundraising

Fundraising for specific wards, for specific specialties or for our two major appeals takes place every day somewhere in the NHS Trust. Many of these initiatives are small, localised and undertaken by highly motivated NHS staff committed to giving their patients the very best possible care. Members of our Foundation staff are always in the background with advice and help.

Many companies, schools, community groups and individuals also play an important part in helping to raise much needed funds for a variety of wards and departments. The two large current appeals are for the Yorkshire Cancer Centre and the new Leeds Children's Hospital. By way of example, your fundraising efforts enabled the Charitable Foundation to make a £4.5m grant to the magnificent new Yorkshire Cancer Centre enabling the NHS to obtain two linear accelerators which lead the world in ability to treat cancer effectively.

There are many ways to help support these worthy causes or any one of very many others. You may like to visit our calendar of events and see for yourself the wide range of activities. You can dance or contribute to the Yorkshire Cancer Centre Ball, undertake a sponsored run for your favorite cause in the Leeds or York 10k runs, join the Christmas Card Free Zone or select from the many other alternatives. And of course if you organise your own event we will be glad to offer our help and support.

Legacies are another important source of funds without which we could not support nearly as many valuable projects. Even if only able to donate time and expertise, you would be contributing help at least the equal of any donation. Our fundraising team is deliberately small to ensure that our costs are kept as low as possible and so your volunteer assistance is of greater importance and valued accordingly.

For further information about fundraising for the Charitable Foundation follow this link, and if you are interested in volunteering for the Charitable Foundation follow this link.