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NHS Charities Together provides a wide range of support, networking and information services to NHS Trusts and Charities, whether that’s fundraising, grant making, financial services and investments and much more.
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NHS Charities Together is the new trading name for the Association of NHS Charities, representing, supporting and championing NHS Charities nationally.
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We run an exciting calendar of events and meetings for our members, from fundraising conferences and regional groups, to Charity Leaders groups, to specialist grants and finance events.
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Membership to NHS Charities Together provides a fantastic opportunity to collaborate, learn from other charities big and small and mutually support each other; as well as help from our staff team @NHSCharities HQ and all our resources. Membership also gives you exclusive access to the NHS Big Tea campaign, which is the largest fundraising collaboration of individual charities nationally. Our members include Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, Leeds Cares, University Hospital Manchester Charities, City Hospitals Sunderland Charity, Love Musgrove in Taunton, Somerset, South Warwickshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund and many more. From the largest to smallest you are welcome. For more information please look at our member benefits page or click on membership fees and apply.
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Membership to NHS Charities Together provides a fantastic opportunity to collaborate, learn from other charities big and small and mutually support each other; as well as help from our staff team @NHSCharities HQ and all our resources.
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Membership to NHS Charities Together provides a fantastic opportunity to collaborate, learn from other charities big and small and mutually support each other; as well as help from our staff team @NHSCharities HQ and all our resources.
LATEST NEWS AND BLOGS
NHS Charities Together campaign urges ‘be there for them’ during the Covid crisis and beyond
Our research shows public support for NHS staff who are bearing a mental health burden from Covid-19.
Make a difference for the NHS with the Run for Heroes 5KMay
More than 1.5m people joined the Run for Heroes movement last year to make a difference for the NHS and impacted in such a positive way Run for Heroes is doing it all again this year with 5KMay.
Cards producer thortful smashes fundraising target to raise more than £130,000 for NHS Charities Together
We would like to say a huge thank you to thortful cards and customers who have raised an amazing £130,125.50 for NHS Charities Together. Thank you for supporting NHS charities, and thank you for caring for the NHS.
NHS Charities Together allocates £7m to fund thousands of ambulance service volunteers
The funding will support Community First Responders and other volunteers who will work with ambulance crews across the UK, to help ease the pressure on the service at one of the most challenging times in its history.
Then, now and in the future
When we launched our Covid-19 appeal as the first lockdown started a year ago, we had no idea how long we would be running it for and how the challenge facing the NHS would develop. We just knew that we wanted to do whatever we could to provide support to NHS staff, volunteers and patients as they faced the unknown and the unprecedented.
Our Royal Patron HRH The Duke of Cambridge speaks with NHS staff linked to projects we are funding throughout the UK
Our Royal Patron spoke with NHS trust staff by phone to find out how funds we have awarded to NHS charities are making a difference at the frontline.
How our funding is making a difference around the UK
As we remember Captain Sir Tom Moore, the impact of his phenomenal fundraising is being felt up and down the UK via NHS charities. The £33million he directly raised has funded a huge breadth of projects.
Our tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore
Everyone at NHS Charities Together is devastated by the news Captain Sir Tom Moore has passed away. We owe him so much and our hearts go out to his family and friends.
Getting to the light
The approval and roll-out of vaccines has finally given all of us some light at the end of the tunnel, but we are very much still in the tunnel, especially those NHS workers who are currently caring for a surge of Covid patients.
Jordan Henderson appointed official Champion of NHS Charities Together
The Liverpool FC captain created #PlayersTogether and we are delighted to work with him as he fundraises and promotes the impact of NHS charities as our first official Charity Champion.
NHS Charities Together chairman awarded OBE in New Year Honours
Ian Lush, Chief Executive of Imperial Health Charity and chairman of NHS Charities Together, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours list for charitable services to the NHS.
Looking back on 2020 fundraising
As the year draws to a close, we look back on some of the inspiring fundraising activities to raise funds and awareness. We are so grateful to all who have supported and continue to support NHS Charities Together.
NHS Charity Together funds help spread festive cheer
Generous support for NHS Charities Together has allowed NHS charities throughout the UK to spread festive cheer to lift the spirits of staff, volunteers and patients.
Thank you
How do you say thank you to the people who raised a scarcely believable £150m for NHS charities in such challenging circumstances? Well, you can’t really, the words aren’t big enough for the job.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge become Joint Patrons
We’re delighted to welcome Their Royal Highnesses to our charity. The official announcement was made during the first visit of their Royal Train Tour across the country.
NHS Charities Together appoints new senior leaders
We are delighted to announce the appointment of three new directors to join the Senior Leadership Team alongside Chief Executive, Ellie Orton, in January 2021.
It’s time to step up the support
We have made a £12m urgent fund available immediately to all NHS charities in areas dealing with a surge in cases and hospital admissions. With £50,000 available for each NHS charity, they can direct the money towards whatever will make the biggest difference for the staff, volunteers and patients they support.
Queen’s Birthday Honours recognise fundraisers support of our Covid-19 Appeal
Special congratulations to the individuals awarded with Queen’s Birthday Honours following incredible fundraising for our Covid-19 Appeal for the NHS. We’re delighted some of the fundraisers have been officially recognised, including The Body Coach Joe Wicks.
“My job is a beacon of light for all BAME colleagues across my Trust…”
Our Covid-19 Appeal has funded a new Health and Wellbeing Practitioner for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff at an NHS Trust. Read Charlene’s guest blog for Black History Month on the importance of her role here.
Hospital staff awarded badges of appreciation with funds raised by our Covid-19 Appeal
12,500 NHS workers in Surrey are proudly wearing badges of appreciation for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic. A Covid-19 Appeal grant awarded to Frimley Health Charity paid for the specially commissioned tokens.
Covid-19 Appeal funding supports Stars Appeal projects with a focus on mental health
Thanks to continued support for our Covid-19 Appeal, the Stars Appeal charity has spent its latest grant on a range of staff and patient wellbeing projects, including Mental Health First Aid training and a dedicated staff wellbeing counsellor.
NHS staff say thank you for Covid-19 Appeal funding
Hundreds of NHS charities throughout the UK are receiving Covid-19 Appeal funding and The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity has shared a thank you video as a show of gratitude for their recent grant to support their BAME and Hidden Communities programmes.
Shielding young patients thanked with Darcy Dogs funded by national appeal
Cuddly toy dogs paid for with Covid-19 Appeal donations relax children during appointments and ensure there is no risk of infection. They have been well received by patients and families.
Covid-19 Appeal grant funds trauma training to build resilient NHS staff
Our grant to Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity means more staff at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust will be offered additional support for trauma experienced at work or home during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Forever Friends Appeal funds added extras with support from our national campaign
Thanks to donations to our Covid-19 Appeal, the Forever Friends Appeal has been able to provide new entertainment systems for patients living with dementia among a range of added extras for staff and patients.
Proud to support social prescribing boost to tackle the long-term effects of Covid-19
We’re a proud partner involved in shaping the growth of social prescribing, as £5million is awarded by The Department of Health and Social Care to The National Academy of Social Prescribing to connect people with community activities.
Our Covid-19 Appeal in numbers
The figures are huge, from the fundraising total to the number of individuals and new projects that are being supported. And we’d like to say an even bigger thank you to every one of our donors, fundraisers and supporters who are helping us to make a difference.
NHS staff star in M&S campaign
Marks and Spencer is highlighting how donations are helping after the retailer raised a phenomenal £6.4million for our Covid-19 Appeal. Matron Suzanne Vickers explains how her patients were able to say their last goodbyes using iPads funded by generous donations.
NHS charity funds 32 wellbeing spaces with support from the Covid-19 Appeal
Wellbeing rooms and gardens have been introduced across Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust to support employees’ mental health during the coronavirus outbreak.
Covid-19 funding supports NHS staff across Northumbria
The generous donations made to our Covid-19 Appeal have enabled Bright Charity to introduce a number of projects, from ‘grab and go’ veg bags to solutions for deaf and hearing-impaired patients and staff.
£65million in Covid-19 Appeal grants allocated to NHS charities
We are proud to announce that £65million in Covid-19 Appeal grants has been allocated to NHS charities throughout the UK, thanks to the huge outpouring of generosity in support of NHS staff, volunteers and patients.
Appeal funds make long-term mental health support possible for NHS staff
Staff at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust will benefit from a range of projects focussed on mental health and wellbeing, thanks to Covid-19 Appeal grant funding to Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity.
Donations to Covid-19 Appeal fund sensory and interactive toys for children’s ward
Thanks to generous donations to our Covid Appeal, youngsters staying on the children’s ward at York Hospital have sensory and interactive toys to play with. It helps keeps them occupied and makes the situation less stressful as children’s ward facilities are limited due to Covid-19.
Covid Appeal funding supports the health and wellbeing of frontline NHS staff
Nurses and midwives in Rotherham will now get to access extra peer support to help them through the Coronavirus pandemic, thanks to funding from NHS Charities Together to the Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity.
Getting donations to NHS charities
Last week week we hit an unbelievable milestone. Following our announcement that the Covid Appeal has raised an astounding £130 million, how the donations are getting to NHS charities so they can support staff, volunteers and patients.
NHS Charities Together Covid Appeal Total Hits £130Million
Since launching in March, the appeal has raised a staggering total of £130 million and more than £30 million has already been made available to local NHS charities to support NHS staff, volunteers and their patients as they tackle the Covid crisis.
Appeal donations help provide accommodation for parents of poorly children
Parents of sick kids at Birmingham Children’s Hospital are being provided with overnight accommodation during the Covid-19 outbreak courtesy of generous donations.
Partnership is the key to the next stage of our support to the NHS
NHS charities are widening the scope of the support they provide to make sure patients have access to the care and support they need for recovery and wellness, by nourishing vital regional partnerships outside hospitals.
Representing the people and communities we support
We’re asking our members to submit applications with a particular focus on support for people disproportionately affected by the Covid crisis, such as BAME patients and staff and other groups including those with disabilities.
Let’s make the NHS’ birthday the biggest thank you in our history
We’re joining the call for everyone to get together for the NHS’ birthday on July 5, to thank NHS staff, key workers, good neighbours and all those who are helping to get us through this difficult period.
Phone line for carers launched thanks to generous donations to the Covid-19 Urgent Appeal
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has started running a new befriending line to offer isolated carers a friendly chat at this challenging time.
NHS hospital trusts across Lancashire and South Cumbria awarded £355k in Appeal grants
Staff, volunteers and patients at four trusts in the region are benefitting from donations to the national fundraising campaign.
Walkie-talkies funded by our Appeal help NHS staff overcome communication challenges
York Teaching Hospital Charity has spent Appeal funding on walkie-talkies for York Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to improve efficiencies in the care of patients.
Residents with learning disabilities and complex needs supported with Covid-19 funding
Birmingham Community Healthcare Charity has funded well-being activities and items for patients and staff thanks to donations to the NHS Charities Together Covid-19 Urgent Appeal.
National Covid-19 Appeal funds material for scrubs making volunteers
My Wish Charity has spent Urgent Appeal funding on material for hospital scrubs made by volunteers in the community.
Financial boost to NHS staff hardship fund with Covid-19 Urgent Appeal grant
Leeds Cares has invested further in a fund to support staff who are struggling financially, and also plans to establish a hardship fund for patients and volunteers.
Showing appreciation and thanks on International Nurses Day
Join us this International Nurses Day as we celebrate and say a big thank you to all nurses who are doing incredible work in challenging circumstances.
‘Tablet computer paid for with Covid-19 Urgent Appeal fund helped my Uncle survive Coronavirus’
Niece Janet says technology meant she could give a ‘virtual hug’ which aided Charlie’s recovery while he was seriously ill in hospital.
NHS staff praise Wobble Rooms stocked with Covid-19 Appeal Grant funded resources
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust staff welcome the new wellbeing rooms which have been created with the help of funding from the NHS Charities Together Covid-19 Urgent Appeal.
“Brave and brilliant” Frank, 6, wins PM award for daily walks in aid of Covid-19 Urgent Appeal
The young fundraiser, inspired by Captain Tom Moore, has received a Point of Light Award from Prime Minister Boris Johnson for his daily walks to raise funds for our Covid-19 Urgent Appeal.
Young people with Cystic Fibrosis supported with home monitors funded by Covid-19 Appeal
The equipment purchased by Oxford Hospitals Charity with funding from the Urgent Appeal means children and young people can now have the tests done at home instead of hospital.
£100million raised for COVID-19 Urgent Appeal
Phenomenal milestone reached within six weeks as a result of amazing fundraising initiatives including Captain Tom Moore’s, t-shirt sales, charity singles, fun runs and more. But the work is not done yet.
Wellbeing rooms for NHS superheroes funded with Covid-19 Urgent Appeal Grant
University Hospitals Birmingham Charity among our members kitting out relaxing areas in hospitals called Wobble Rooms, with donations raised through the national Covid-19 Urgent Appeal.
NHS charities granted £20million so far thanks to donations to Urgent Appeal
NHS Charities Together has so far distributed £20m to over 220 member NHS charities across the UK. This money has been raised through the national Covid-19 Urgent Appeal to support NHS staff, volunteers and patients.
‘The most emotional’ short film released for our national Covid-19 Appeal
These are the Hands, described by broadcaster Jon Snow as ‘the most emotional 1 minute 50 second film’ is a poignant and moving ode to our National Health Service, to help raise funds for our Urgent Appeal.
Happy 100th birthday Captain Tom Moore
From NHS Charities Together and on behalf of our member NHS charities, we salute Captain Tom, a record-breaking fundraiser who’s touched the nation with his determination and raised tens of millions of pounds for our Covid-19 Urgent Appeal.
Covid-19 grant funds patient entertainment and information systems
Hundreds of patients at Leeds Teaching Hospitals are benefitting from free bedside media services, thanks to NHS Charities Together Covid-19 Urgent Appeal funding.
Covid-19 Grant supports young people struggling with anxiety and isolation
NHS Charities Together Covid-19 Urgent Appeal funding has been spent on games and activities for young mental health patients most likely to be affected by isolation in hospital and the community.
Making a difference at the NHS frontline
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Charity among the first charities to benefit from an NHS Charities Together Covid-19 Urgent Appeal grant.
Run for Heroes raises £4.6million and counting for Urgent Appeal
Set up with an initial target to generate £5,000, more than £4million has already been raised by Run for Heroes. 900,000 people, including our CEO Ellie Orton, take part in 5 x 5 x 5 fundraiser in solidarity with NHS heroes working on the frontline in the face of the coronavirus.
Captain Tom Moore: A true inspiration
How a war veteran’s fundraising for the NHS earned him the hearts of the nation and tens of millions of pounds for our Covid-19 Urgent Appeal.
Covid-19 Urgent Appeal Q&As
Answers to questions about our Urgent Appeal to support NHS staff and volunteers caring for Covid-19 patients.
ITV’s NHS Day shines a spotlight on our Covid-19 appeal
ITV dedicated its whole day to NHS heroes in NHS Day which celebrated the incredible work of the NHS and highlighted our appeal, taking over the regular schedule.
Duke of Westminster donates £5m to NHS Charities Together COVID-19 Appeal
Hugh Grosvenor, The Duke of Westminster, is donating £5million to our COVID-19 Urgent Apppeal to create a family fund. This will provide respite, rehabilitation and mental health assistance to NHS staff and their families.
Dame Vera Lynn and Katherine Jenkins join forces for our NHS Appeal
Their duet of ‘We’ll Meet Again’ has been re-released with 100% of Katherine Jenkins and Decca Records’ proceeds going to the NHS Charities Together Covid-19 Urgent Appeal.
#PlayersTogether
This is a fantastic initiative from the Premier League players that will raise vital funds for our Appeal but will also inspire many others to give donations as well.
Celebrities and artists support Bonhams digital auction in aid of our Urgent Appeal
Pledges in Bonhams’ not-for-profit digital auction have been generously donated by the UK’s leading actors, musicians, artists and sportspeople in aid of the NHS Charities Together Covid-19 Urgent Appeal.
Great British Campout raises £90,000 in eight days
Thousands of campers across the UK slept in their tents, lounges and camper vans for our Covid-19 Urgent Appeal, raising a fantastic £90,000 in eight days for NHS staff, volunteers and carers. The fundraiser proved so popular another is being planned.
Morrisons celebrates NHS with ‘Gingerbread Hero’
Say hello to a gingerbread ‘NHS hero’. Decorated in blue scrubs and sporting a stethoscope, the specially crafted gingerbread is available to buy in all Morrisons Cake Shop counters with all profits going to our Covid-19 Urgent Appeal.
Covid Cuts Challenge for NHS Charities Together Urgent Appeal
Popular home hair cutting challenge involving people up and down the country raises thousands for our Covid-19 Urgent Appeal, to support NHS staff, volunteers and carers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Virtual Grand National supports Covid-19 Urgent Appeal
This year’s Grand National has gone virtual and The Jockey Club has launched an unprecedented “My Stake For Their Sake” campaign. It encourages millions of Grand National fans to donate what they would have wagered on this year’s race to help raise vital funds for the NHS.
Horse world unites to support our NHS heroes
Leading names in the sport of horse riding, including Zara Tindall and Frankie Dettori, are taking part in Equestrian Relief to support our Covid-19 Urgent Appeal.
ITV gives air time to Covid-19 Urgent Appeal as nation pays tribute to our NHS
ITV paused programming wth a message urging viewers to Clap for our Carers and donate to the NHS Charities Together Covid-19 Urgent Appeal. Viewers were also encouraged to share messages of support and check on neighbours at this time of isolation, through their landmark mental wellness campaign Britain Get Talking.
Dance for the NHS with AJ and Curtis Pritchard
Professional dancers AJ and Curtis Pritchard are on a mission to get the nation dancing while raising money for the UK’s fantastic NHS workers through our Covid-19 Urgent Appeal.
Flying the flag for the NHS
Say a big thank you and show your support for NHS staff and volunteers by joining a host of famous faces flying the flag with a downloadable design from ThankYouFlag.com.
UHCW charity’s marvel-lous superhero appeal for NHS workers
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire Charity is raising money to create care packages for NHS superheroes on the front-line, fighting Covid-19.
NHS Charities Together COVID-19 Urgent Appeal – Grant Applications Now Open!
Seb Hargreaves, our Member Support & Development Manager, encourages NHS charities to apply for the grant and the wider public to support the the Urgent Appeal to make a positive difference to those on the frontline of the NHS.
NHS Covid-19 appeal reaches over £15million in 5 days
The NHS charities National COVID-19 URGENT APPEAL launched on Monday by NHS Charities Together reached over £15million within its first 5 days. The appeal supports hospital staff and volunteers at the frontline caring for Covid-19 patients. Thank you to XTX Markets...
NHS Covid-19 appeal smashes £10million milestone within hours of launch thanks to generous donation from XTX Markets
AN URGENT appeal launched by NHS Charities Together to support hospital staff and volunteers at the frontline of the Covid-19 crisis has already raised more than £10million of an £100million target. Thanks to a £10million commitment by XTX Markets within hours of its...
Tiny hands, big hearts
A nine-month old who defied odds when she was born premature, has had a hand in raising over £600 for charity. Lottie-Beau weighed just over 700 grams when she was born three months early and her family have since raised money for local NHS charity Blue Skies...
Imperial Charity-funded research finds link between miscarriage and post-traumatic stress
One in six women who lose a baby in early pregnancy experience long-term post-traumatic stress, according to research supported by Imperial Health Charity. The study, carried out by scientists at Imperial College London and KU Leuven in Belgium, was published in the...
Leeds Cares named as Official Charity Partner of AJ Bell World Triathlon 2020
AJ Bell World Triathlon Leeds 2020 has today announced Leeds Cares as its Official Charity Partner. Welcoming thousands of amateur and elite competitors from across the globe, the 2020 edition of the AJ Bell World Triathlon Leeds will see participants swim, bike and...
Poems from the Heart of the NHS
NHS Charities Together are elated to announce the launch of 'These Are the Hands - Poems from the Heart of the NHS’ in March 2020. These poems give a unique insight into the real experiences of the people at the heart of the NHS, caring for us from the moment of birth...
Happy Christmas from the National ‘Elf’ Service
NHS Charity Blue Skies (the charity for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) held its annual festive fun run this month, beginning at Blackpool Zoo before the runners jingled their way around Heron’s Reach. Teams representing NHS workers, local...
NHS at the top of the (apple) tree!
Last month, an annual Brand Relevance Index, run by a leading brand and marketing consultancy, found the NHS to be the most relevant brand in the UK. It found that our National Health Service is more relevant to the UK public than Spotify, Netflix and Sony...


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