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Recycle your Christmas tree with Nottingham Hospitals Charity

Our popular Christmas tree recycling scheme is back! We're collecting trees from across Nottinghamshire, in aid of Nottingham's hospitals.

New Neonatal Unit opens at QMC

A new, £32-million Neonatal Unit has opened at the Queen's Medical Centre, with support from our generous donors.

How we’re granting Christmas wishes with a long-term impact!

How your donations are bringing the gift of joy and laughter to young patients, throughout the festive season and beyond.

How to support patients and staff at Nottingham's hospitals this festive season

We've launched our festive fundraising, and there's a whole host of ways you can get involved in supporting patients, families and staff this festive season and beyond.

Celebrating Our Charity Champions and Volunteers at the NUH People First Awards

We were delighted to attend Nottingham hospitals People First Awards and celebrate the incredible staff across the hospitals.

First ever Breakfast with Santa at QMC

We're holding our first ever 'Breakfast with Santa' at the QMC, to help bring a sprinkle of magic to families who may find themselves in hospital over the festive period

Star bakers in the making: How staff and business got involved in NUH Big Bake Week

We kicked off our first ever Big Bake Week on the 14th October

Hunter Douglas celebrates one year of charity partnership

The team at Hunter Douglas have raised over £9,000 for the Hayward House Appeal in the first year of their charity partnership.

Mum takes on run to thank hospital for treating daughter’s brain injury

A mum is taking on the Great North Run to thank staff at Nottingham Children's Hospital for caring for her daughter after a serious car accident.

Record-breaking fundraisers take over the Victoria Embankment for the Robin Hood Half Marathon

Marking the 20th anniversary of the Nottingham Breast Institute

We held a special event this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to mark the 20th anniversary of the Nottingham Breast Institute.

Write your will for FREE with our free online will writing service

Write your Will for FREE this Free Wills Month, with our free no-obligation online Will writing service, through our partner Bequeathed.

Top tips for fundraising as a member of staff!

Play Specialist Rachel shares her top fundraising tips to help you fundraise.

William Reckless named ‘one of the world’s most incredible fundraisers’ at the 2024 JustGiving Awards.

Our amazing fundraiser William took home Young Fundraisers of the Year at this year's JustGiving awards.

Hayward House garden reopens as appeal reaches £1 million

Thanks to our incredible supporters, our Hayward House Appeal has now raised over £1million, and we have been able to reopen the revamped garden area at the centre.

Couple aim to run the Robin Hood Half to thank Hogarth Ward for making their wedding possible

Danni and Lewis will be taking on the Robin Hood Half Marathon in September to say thank you to Hogarth Ward for their care during Lewis' cancer treatment

Thousands gather for Nottingham Hospitals Charity Donor Run

Thousands of people gather together for the Donor Run, part of this year's British Transplant Games, held in Nottingham.

Join our Board of Trustees

We're looking for passionate and committed people to join our Board of Trustees.

Sibling superstars: How two brothers remembered their grandma through fundraising

Two young brothers took on a fundraising challenge in memory of their beloved grandma Julie.

Applications open for the National Pump Priming Research Fund competition

Applications are now for researchers from across England.

Stuart Broad backs our Big Appeal for Nottingham Children's Hospital

We're delighted to announce that England cricket legend Stuart Broad, and his mum Carole, are supporting our Big Appeal for Nottingham Children's Hospital.

How donations in memory of loved ones are having an impact

How funeral collections to A.W. Lymn is making a difference to patients across Nottingham

Taking to the skies: Our brave skydivers take the leap!

Our brave skydivers took to the air in support of Nottingham hospitals.

Volunteers Week: Why our volunteers get involved

During Volunteers Week we wanted to hear from our volunteers about why they get involved.

Nottingham Hospitals Charity supports British Transplant Games

Join our team on 3rd August at Wollaton Hall.

Hole in one for a fantastic cause at our Charity Golf Day

16 teams came together at Wollaton Park Golf Club in support of Nottingham Childrens' Hospital.

Smiles all round at our first ever Robin Run 5k and Family Fun Day

We welcomed nearly 300 people to Sherwood Pines for our first ever Robin Run 5k and Family Fun Day

Starting a business helps young children say thank you

Francis, Claire and Emmanuel started Eco Kiddies to help support children like them across Nottingham Children's Hospital.

Work begins on Hayward House garden as part of Hayward House Appeal

We're pleased to announce that, thanks to our supporters, work has begun on the Hayward House garden, as part of our Hayward House Appeal.

Brave Felix helps support other young patients with cancer

Brave fundraiser Felix took on a 50-mile challenge during February to support patient just like him.

Panthers Fight Cancer: How local ice hockey fans are making a difference

Nottingham Panthers visited Oncology at City Hospital to see how their fans have helped make a difference to patients across Nottingham.

Seeing the impact of charity donations made us take on the skydive

Two of our Corporate and Community Fundraisers are taking on this years Charity Skydive after seeing the impact other fundraisers have had throughout Nottingham hospitals.

Seven-year-old William's charity challenge for hospital that saved his life

Seven-year-old William, who survived sepsis at the age of three and underwent a double leg amputation, is taking on a special challenge in aid of Nottingham Children's Hospital.

Special Valentine’s Day deliveries to NUH staff

This Valentine's Day we delivered special treats to staff at Nottingham's NHS hospitals, to thank them for all they do.

Join our Golf Day in aid of Nottingham Children’s Hospital

Join us at Wollaton Park Golf Club for our fun-filled Charity Golf Day in aid of the Big Appeal.

New family room for families on Paediatric Intensive Care Unit

A new room for families of critically ill children has opened at Nottingham Children's Hospital.

Become a Friend of Nottingham Hospitals Charity this year

Give a monthly gift of £5, and become a Friend of Nottingham Hospitals Charity.

Top tips for beginners, intermediate, and experienced runners

Thinking of taking on your first running event or are you stepping it up and planning a longer distance? Our guide will help you get the most out of your running.

How you’ve supported Nottingham’s hospitals this Christmas and New Year

Thanks to our supporters, thousands of pounds was raised to help patients and families at Nottingham's NHS hospitals this festive season.

New Chief Executive for Nottingham Hospitals Charity

Nigel Gregory has been appointed as the new Chief Executive at Nottingham Hospitals Charity.

Join our new Robin Run 5k and Family Fun Day!

We've launched a brand new 5k run and family fun day at Sherwood Pines, in aid of Nottingham Children's Hospital. Come and join the fun!

Recycle your Christmas tree in aid of Nottingham Hospitals Charity

Our popular Christmas tree recycling scheme is back for January 2024 - book your collection today!

How your support has helped patients at Nottingham’s hospitals in 2023

We're looking back at what your support has helped achieve at Nottingham's hospitals throughout the past year.

Santa Claus visits Nottingham Children’s Hospital

Santa Claus has paid a very special visit to young patients at Nottingham Children's Hospital, just in time for Christmas.

Nottingham Rugby launches charity partnership

We're delighted to be partnering with Nottingham Rugby, whose players and staff are supporting our Big Appeal for Nottingham Children's Hospital.

How to donate gifts and give to Charity at Christmas

Christmas is the time of giving. Find out how you can give a special gift to patients and staff at Nottingham hospitals this year.

Mowgli staff and customers raise £75,000 for Nottingham hospitals

Staff and customers at Mowgli Street Food in Nottingham have raised over £75,000 for Nottingham's hospitals over the past five years.

New Arts Trails launch at Nottingham hospitals

Thanks to our supporters, we've helped fund five new Arts Trails at Nottingham’s NHS hospitals, for patients, visitors and staff at the City Hospital and Queen’s Medical Centre.

Charity Chief Executive to say farewell in March 2024

After 17 years of leading Nottingham Hospitals Charity to become one of the most successful and impactful NHS charities in the country, our chief executive Barbara Cathcart has decided to retire, and will be saying farewell to the Charity and our colleagues at the Trust in March 2024.

Show you care this Christmas and support patients in Nottingham

Get involved in our Christmas campaign and help raise money for patients and staff at Nottingham's NHS hospitals this festive season.

Interactive books bring comfort to children in need of kidney transplants

We're worked with Kidney Research UK to fund some very special interactive books for children who undergo a kidney transplant.

Why Sallyann is raising money for breast cancer research in Nottingham

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we're spotlighting one of our incredible breast cancer research fundraisers, Sallyann Petts.

Tree of Courage unveiled at Nottingham Breast Institute

We've unveiled a special Tree of Courage at Nottingham Breast Institute, to recognise all those whose lives have been touched by breast cancer.

Calling all NUH Researchers: Pump Priming Competition now open

Researchers from across Nottingham's NHS hospitals are invited to enter the local Pump Priming Competition

Welcoming a new cohort of Charity Scholars

Thanks to our supporters, we've funded 12 new nursing and midwifery scholars to help provide the very best nursing leadership at Nottingham’s NHS hospitals.

Giant Robin Hood puppet launches next phase of Big Appeal

We officially launched the next phase of our Big Appeal for Nottingham Children's Hospital, with the help of our very own Giant Robin!

Ready, set, go: runners head to Robin Hood Half Marathon

Over 70 runners took to the streets of Nottingham to raise money for Nottingham's hospitals at this year's Robin Hood Half Marathon.

Charity Ambassador

We're on the lookout for a Charity Ambassador to represent Nottingham Hospitals Charity across Nottinghamshire.

Don’t look down: Brave Abseilers take on the drop

Nearly 70 abseilers braved the 100-foot drop down the side of the QMC on the 16th September

Remember Nottingham hospitals during Remember a Charity Week

Celebrate Remember a Charity Week by leaving a special gift for Nottingham hospitals.

How we’re supporting patients and families at Hayward House

Find out how your donations to our Hayward House Appeal are helping patients and their families every day.

Step up this October for Nottingham’s NHS hospitals!

Walk 12,000 steps in aid of Nottingham hospitals this October.

Play The Big Nottingham Lottery and win up to £25,000!

Introducing The Big Nottingham Lottery! A weekly lottery where one lucky winner could win £25,000.

Nurses running Robin Hood Half Marathon for Hayward House

Two palliative care nurses are taking on the Robin Hood Half Marathon to raise money for patients and families at Hayward House.

Thanks to research, my dad was given five extra years

Thanks to funded research, James was able to have five extra years with his dad after a cancer diagnosis.

Play specialists help young patients undergo MRI scans without sedation

Thanks to your support, we've funded a new scheme where play specialists help young patients undergo MRI scans without the need for anaesthetic.

Special delivery to Nottingham's hospitals on NHS 75th birthday

We presented to giant, six-foot birthday cards to Nottingham’s hospitals, to celebrate the NHS’s 75th anniversary.

How Nottingham Hospitals Charity has supported Nottingham’s NHS hospitals

To mark the 75th birthday of the NHS, we're looking back at some of the incredible projects our supporters have helped us fund at Nottingham's NHS hospitals over the years.

Why Amber is running the Robin Hood Half Marathon for Hayward House

Our supporter Amber is taking on the Robin Hood Half Marathon in memory of her Uncle Mick, in aid of our Hayward House Appeal.

Make a special dedication on the 75th birthday of the NHS

The NHS celebrates its 75th birthday on 5th July 2023. Mark the occasion by leaving a dedication message for our hardworking NHS staff at Nottingham's hospitals.

Fundraising ideas to mark the 75th birthday of the NHS

Celebrate the 75th birthday of the NHS this July by fundraising for Nottingham's NHS hospitals.

Introducing the Sunshine Walks at Nottingham City Hospital

Today we unveiled some very special walks in memory of a Cystic Fibrosis patient.

Find out more about Nottingham’s NHS hospitals at Annual Public Meeting

Join us at this year’s Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Annual Public Meeting, being held on Monday 10th July in Nottingham city centre.

Couple runs five marathons in five days to thank hospital for saving daughter’s life

A couple has run five marathons in five days to thank staff at Nottingham Children’s Hospital for saving the life of their young daughter.

A day in the life of a Charity volunteer

We went along to the QMC Charity Hub to meet Jackie, a volunteer who gives up her time to help patients, staff and visitors to QMC.

Eczema-inspired sculpture arrives at QMC

A special sculpture highlighting the experiences of people living with eczema has been unveiled at the QMC Treatment Centre in Nottingham.

Dad’s 114-mile hike to thank hospital for saving daughter’s life

A father is hiking more than 100 miles to thank staff at Nottingham Children's Hospital for saving the life of his eight-year-old daughter.

Golfers tee off for Nottingham Children’s Hospital

On Friday 5th May, 23 teams of golfers gathered at Wollaton Park Golf Club to raise money for Nottingham Children's Hospital.

Saying goodbye to the Nottingham Breast Cancer Support Group

We went along to the final Breast Cancer Support Group to say thank you for all the fundraising they have achieved over the past 30 years.

Tell us your stories about Nottingham’s NHS hospitals!

As the NHS approaches its 75th birthday, we want to hear your special stories about Nottingham's NHS hospitals.

Making a difference this World Earth Day

This World Earth Day, we're reflecting on the difference our funded gardens are making for patients in Nottingham.

Special cinema event for patients at Hayward House

Patients and their families were treated to a special cinema experience at Hayward House palliative care centre, to mark one year since the launch of the Hayward House Appeal.

Calling Team NUH: Challenge 1000 is back!

Calling Team NUH: Challenge 1000 is back! Team up with colleagues to raise £1,000 for your ward or area over the course of a year.

The Big QMC Abseil returns

On Saturday 25th of March, we welcomed our brave abseilers back to the QMC

Three years on from lockdown – how you’ve helped your hospitals

Three years on from the first nationwide lockdown, we're looking back on how you've helped your local NHS hospitals throughout the pandemic.

Memory Tree unveiled at Hayward House

A special Memory Tree has been unveiled at Hayward House, in remembrance and recognition of loved ones who have passed away, and the staff who cared for them.

Celebrate the King’s Coronation with Nottingham Hospitals Charity

On Saturday 6th May, join us in celebrating King Charles III Coronation.

Saying a Big Thank You to our Big Appeal supporters

We welcomed some of our Big Appeal supporters to say a Big Thank You to them.

Hayward House Appeal raises £500,000 in first year

Thanks to our donors, our Hayward House Appeal has raised more than £500,00 in its first year.

Taking on a step challenge for Hayward House

Our fantastic fundraiser Tom has taken on a 12-hour step challenge to raise money for Hayward House, where his auntie was treated before she sadly passed away.

Getting Nottingham Children’s Hospital reading this World Book Day

This World Book Day we delivered books to children of all ages across Nottingham Children's Hospital.

Hike for Hayward House this spring!

This spring, we're launching our Hike for Hayward House - our sponsored walk where you choose when, where and how far you walk, all in aid of Hayward House.

Make a special dedication this Valentine’s Day

Leave a special message of recognition, appreciation or remembrance for a loved one or a dedicated NHS worker this Valentine's Day.

Scouts and Guides variety show in aid of Nottingham Children’s Hospital

The popular Scouts and Guides Gang Show is returning for its 70th year, with the special event raising money for young patients at Nottingham Children’s Hospital.

24 Hours in A&E Appeal

As 24 Hours in A&E airs on Channel 4, you can support NUH Trust staff working in one of the busiest emergency departments in the country, through our fundraising Appeal.

Christmas Grotto - Terms and Conditions

Wrapping up 2022 at Nottingham Hospitals Charity

It's been an amazing year here at Nottingham Hospitals Charity and we wanted to reflect on 2022.

Nottingham Panthers wear lavender in aid of Nottingham Hospitals

Nottingham Panthers donned lavendar for November to raise money for an area closest to their heart.

Wildlife calendar in memory of much-loved Hayward House porter

A special wildlife calendar has gone on sale in memory of a much-loved Nottingham hospital porter from Hayward House palliative care unit.

Calling new researchers at Nottingham’s hospitals! Apply for funding today

New researchers at Nottingham's NHS hospitals are invited to apply for funding of up to £25,000 for their work.

Recycle your Christmas tree in aid of Nottingham’s NHS hospitals

Nottingham Hospitals Charity's popular Christmas tree recycling scheme is back! Sign up today to have your old tree collected and recycled in January.