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An NHS charity.
Registered charity no: 1059043
Registered address:
5 Old Fulwood Road, Sheffield, S10 3TG
Spend an evening with one of Britain's greatest comic writers, Gervase Phinn
Thursday 9th September, 7pm
Join us for a charity dinner with special guest speaker Gervase Phinn at Baldwins Omega, Sheffield to raise funds for the Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal.
Gervase Phinn will have you in stitches with his hilarious tales of life as a schools inspector in the Yorkshire Dales. The evening will include a four course dinner and a charity auction compared by Andrew Raftery.
Please show your support for the Appeal and come along for an evening of fabulous food, entertainment and music. Tickets are £40 per person – with a group discount for tables of 10.
Please contact Sue Taylor on 0114 2500331 or email suejacob20@hotmail.co.uk to reserve your tickets. Book now to avoid disappointment!
Tim Surr Surges into action to raise diabetes awareness
June 2010
Tim Surr was diagnosed with diabetes in 2008, after suffering with severe pain in his toe. This came as a shock to the 51-yeal old, self confessed football fanatic, as diabetes did not run in his family and apart from the pain in his toe he had no other symptoms. Following the diagnosis Tim was told that he would lose his toe and possibly his foot. Unfortunately, however, Tim lost his entire leg beneath the knee.
A Celebration of the Orchestra's most difficult instrument
Wednesday 16th June 2010
A rather unusual concert was held recently at St Marks Church, Broomhill, to raise money for the Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal. Thirty players of the French Horn, generally believed to be the most difficult instrument in an orchestra, gathered together for an event that raised the church roof.
Horn players from local orchestras and some from further afield, came together for a day of music-making, culminating in a rousing concert that displayed the instrument’s versatility, and the talents of the musicians. The musical director on for the event was Anthony Halstead, who is a past principal hornist of the London Symphony Orchestra and now a renowned soloist and conductor. He conducted the group of horns in works by Beethoven, Bruckner and Humperdink. The concert concluded with a moving rendition of themes from The Titanic by James Horner.
Dr Frank Edenborough, amateur horn player, and lead consultant at Sheffield's Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre, organised the event to both support the fundraising appeal and indulge in his favourite past time. Frank said: “I was delighted at how this event came together, and for the support of so many of my fellow horn players. The event was a great success both in terms of the standard of the music, but also because it raised more than £1,000 for our new Cystic Fibrosis Unit.”
Arctic Monkeys back Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal
22nd March 2010
Sheffield superstars the Arctic Monkeys made a special trip home this week to throw their support behind the recently launched £1m Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal.
The High Green heroes took time out from their current world tour to call at the Northern General Hospital on Thursday (11 March), visiting some of the young Cystic Fibrosis patients being treated there and making a very special donation to the appeal.
Bass player Nick O’Malley and drummer Matt Helders presented Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust with a bass guitar used at their recent gigs in the United States, Europe and their homecoming Sheffield Arena concert in November. Signed by Nick, the guitar will be auctioned to raise much-needed funds for the £1 million appeal to bring a new 12-bed World-class Cystic Fibrosis facility to the Northern General Hospital.
Fantastic boost for Cystic Fibrosis Appeal
25th February 2010
By Sarah Dunn, Health Reporter, Sheffield Star
A CAMPAIGN launched to raise £1 million towards a new state-of-the-art Cystic Fibrosis unit has got off to a fantastic start - with a £300,000 donation from a national charity! The Cystic Fibrosis Trust has made the whopping donation to the campaign being run by The Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust, with the backing of The Star.
Half the money was raised through the Sparkle Children's Charity's annual ball - which raises money to support sick and disadvantaged kids - with the remaining from the charity's fundraising income.
The campaign is working to bring a 'world class' 12-bed inpatient unit to the Northern General Hospital, where young patients currently spend long stretches on a respiratory ward with elderly patients.
Rosie Barnes, chief executive of the charity, said: “We recognised that the otherwise excellent CF service was compromised by lack of appropriate in-patient facilities, and that a new dedicated unit was needed.
“We are delighted to be supporting this initiative which will greatly improve the quality of in-patient care and make hospital stays more comfortable.”
The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is putting in £1.4 million, with the remaining cash needed to make it exceptional to be raised through the appeal.
Make us a Million!
25th February 2010
By Sarah Dunn, Health Reporter, Sheffield Star
MAKE us a million! That's the challenge Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust and The Star are setting you in a vital fundraising campaign.
The £1 million Cystic Fibrosis Appeal is raising money to bring a 'world class' unit for patients to the city's Northern General Hospital.
The specialist team currently has just two dedicated treatment rooms, meaning young adults with the condition are spending long stretches on general respiratory wards which they share with elderly patients.
The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is putting £1.4 million into the new 12-bed inpatient facility, with the remaining cash needed to make it exceptional to be raised through the charity appeal.
Shooting Club on Target to Support Cystic Fibrosis Appeal
Wednesday 27th January 2010
Members of Staveley Rifle and Pistol Club were bang on target recently, when they competed against each other, in order to raise much-needed funds for the Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal. Members competed in the new ‘Charity Shield’ tournament and held a raffle, successfully raising £300 for the Appeal.
Member Mike Lee explains: “The ‘Charity Shield’ tournament was created specifically for charitable purposes. The challenge involves 10 shots over 25 yards, followed by 20 shots from 50 metres. This is the first year we have run the ‘Charity Shield’ and I’m proud to say we did it for such a great cause.
Charity Winter Concert for Cystic Fibrosis
Tuesday 12th January 2010
The Endcliffe Orchestra will be performing an exciting selection of film music at their forthcoming Charity Winter Concert on Saturday 16th January. The event will take place at St Luke’s Church in Lodge Moor from 7.30pm and everyone is welcome to attend.
All profits from the event will go to benefit the Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal, which aims to raise £1million to build and fully equip a new adult Cystic Fibrosis unit at the Northern General Hospital. › read more
3 Peaks Challenge for Charity
Monday 30th November 2009
When John Ready and four of his friends, all from the Chesterfield area, decided to do the Yorkshire 3 Peak Challenge for charity, they found it a tough and very muddy challenge.
John said: “We all made it, but it was much harder than we thought it would be. The weather was fantastic, although I didn’t look ahead too much at the wonderful views as all I could see was the next big hill to climb. In the end the total we raised made the blisters worthwhile.” › read more
Nick Clegg Officially Opens Ward P3
Monday 2nd November 2009
Nick Clegg, Sheffield MP and Leader of the Liberal Democrat Party, visited the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in October, to officially open the recently refurbished Ward P3. Professor Alejandro Madrigal, Scientific Director and President of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation, and Dr Antonio Pagliuca, President of the British Society of Blood and Marrow Transplantation, were also in attendance and unveiled a commemorative plaque.
All three joined patients, staff and supporters, to celebrate the success of the Sheffield Leukaemia and Blood Disorders Appeal, which raised £420,000 to provide new equipment for the haematology unit and much-needed additional isolation rooms. Chair Elizabeth Jones and Head of Fundraising Emma Dickens thanked everyone for their continued support and invaluable contribution to the appeal. › read more
Mariogold Ball
Friday 30th October 2009
12 ladies from Sheffield have come together with the aim of raising funds for the Teenage and Young Persons Unit on Ward P3 at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. The Unit cares for teenagers and young adults (aged 16 to 24) with leukaemia and other blood disorders.
The 12 ladies, who named themselves the ‘Disparate Housewives’, first set about fundraising for the unit by producing a 2010 calendar. This cheeky calendar contains a comedy sketch and risqué caption for each month, with the ladies themselves featuring as the models. From this came the associated Christmas card featuring Miss December. › read more
Box and Keep Fit for Special Care Babies
Wednesday 28th October 2009
A Marathon Kickboxing Session looks set to raise money for the Special Care Baby Unit at the Jessop Wing.
The event is being held at Handsworth Grange School on Sunday 15th November. Instructors Claire Younge and Ruth Hicklin run a weekly kickboxing class on Wednesdays at the school and have organised the six hour marathon event with the whole family in mind. They want to encourage children from five years upwards, teenagers and adults of all ages to come along between 10am and 4pm and feel the benefits kickboxing can bring and be sponsored for taking part. › read more
Annual Report
Tuesday 27th October 2009
The Annual Report for Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust for the year 2008 - 2009 is now available for you to view. The report provides information about the management of charitable funds and highlights areas of major expenditure, giving examples of grants we have awarded to fund projects which have helped improve levels of patient care in Sheffield. To read the report click here
Bangor Rally Raises Funds for Cystic Fibrosis
Tuesday 27th October 2009
Kim Harrison, Sister in Medical Outpatients at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, along with friends and family, took part in a Bangor Rally adventure in April, to raise funds for the Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal, in memory of their close friend and Cystic Fibrosis sufferer Paul Dungworth.
The event kicked off at the Miners Arms in Dronfield and involved an exciting treasure hunt with various tasks and challenges taking place along the East Coast, with stops in Whitby, Robin Hood’s Bay, Filey and Scarborough, before the event came to a thrilling close at Middlesbrough Stadium.
Just under £500 has been collected so far for the Cystic Fibrosis Appeal, but donations do still continue to come in.
New Director
Tuesday 27th October 2009
David Reynolds will join the charity in November as Director. David is responsible for leading the charity into the next stage of its development, and has been tasked with developing a new strategy for the charity, to ensure that we build on our recent successes. David will be seeking to raise our profile and increase donations so that we can continue to provide grants for projects that will improve healthcare services for the people of Sheffield and the surrounding areas.
Prior to joining Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust, David was a senior figure from the voluntary sector in Sheffield, having served over 20 years with the Sheffield and District YMCA, the latter 15 years as Chief Executive Officer. David holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration and in his last role was responsible for the strategic and operational management of a range of health related activities and social enterprises. He is an experienced fundraiser having been responsible for funding a range of programmes and projects over many years.
David is happy to hear from anyone who would like to find out more about the work of the charity. He can be contacted on 0114 271 1351.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Staff Awards
Tuesday 27th October 2009
The charity was once again proud to support the Sheffield Teaching Hospital’s Staff Thank You Awards.
The Awards acknowledge members of staff or volunteers who have worked above and beyond the call of duty, and who deserve special recognition for the hard work and commitment they exhibit whilst carrying out their duties. Individuals and teams were nominated in ten award categories, with finalists being invited to a prestigious awards ceremony at the Holiday Inn Royal Victoria in October.
This year’s event was hosted by Radio and TV Presenter Paul Ross, who did an absolutely fantastic job of introducing the awards and acknowledging the winners and highly commended nominees. Fundraiser Isla Denoon is pictured with Paul in the photograph above, which was kindly donated courtesy of Chrysalis Photography.
Christmas Cards
Tuesday 27th October 2009
The charity is this year proud to be offering a range of Christmas cards to raise funds for the Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal and the Sheffield Leukaemia and Blood Disorders Appeal. Each card features an original design, created especially for Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust. Special thanks go to Ethne Conlin, Nic Adams, Louise Tyers and Bing Jones for their designs.
To view the cards and find out how you can get yours click here
Charity Concert - Gavin Somerset and Deepcar Brass Band
Tuesday 27th October 2009
Gavin Somerset is the Conductor of Deepcar Brass Band and suffers from Cystic Fibrosis, one of the UK's most common life-threatening inherited disease affecting some 8,000 children, teenagers and young adults. Gavin, along with many of his musical friends are holding a charity concert at The Venue, Stocksbridge, on Sunday 1st November.
Gavin (25) has been playing drums since his Grandparents bought him a set aged 2 in place of an Easter egg, as it was thought Gavin was lactose intolerant before he was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. By the age of 5, he had seen a real brass band and decided that he wanted a proper drum kit and lessons and joined his first band, Chapeltown British Legion at the age of 6. Since then, Gavin has played with many bands in the South Yorkshire area. read more
Ladies Pamper Evening
Monday 26th October 2009
The Cystic Fibrosis Team hosted a Ladies Pamper Evening in September to raise funds for the Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal.
The event, which took place in the Physiotherapy Suite in Brearley Ward (A Floor) at the Northern General Hospital, gave ladies the opportunity to enjoy a bit of ‘me’ time, being pampered and preened to perfection, whilst enjoying a buffet, drinks and a chocolate fountain. Treatments included back and neck massages, Indian head massages, prescriptive facials, manicures, pedicures, face masks and foot scrubs.
The event was a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by all of the ladies who attended. Particular thanks go to Physiotherapist Katy Smith, for her help in setting up the event and helping to manage things on the night. In total, £780 was raised for the Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal.
Cat & Fiddle Challenge
Thursday 22nd October 2009
Fundraiser Stuart Webster, along with sons Joseph and Stanley, took part in the Cat and Fiddle Challenge in October. This 88km bike ride from Stoke to Macclesfield, involved a 7 mile climb up the Cat and Fiddle road to Buxton, Axe Edge and then back to Stoke.
The team of three completed the challenge in just under 4 ½ hours cycling time, with an hour for stops. It was a dry but cold start for the team, which turned to rain on the accent of the Cat and Fiddle. After a break they endured a cold and wet decent to the outskirts of Buxton and were quite glad of the uphill of Axe Edge. The team returned to normal temperature with the climb over Axe Edge, before enjoying the sun for the last 20 miles or so. › read more
Raising Funds for Young People with Leukaemia
Tuesday 20th October 2009
Family and friends of Neil Gardiner raised over £1,600 at what has become an Annual Charity Cricket Sixes event in his memory, at The Ivanhoe Hotel in Sprotbrough.
The full day event on Sunday 13th September saw seven teams of six, including ex RAF colleagues of Neil, the Scopie Sloggers, come runners up to his friends team, The Badgers, who won the Neil Gardiner Trophy. Other attractions included a very popular barbeque, supplied and cooked by Jon French, and a raffle with many donated prizes. › read more
Feel the Beat
Monday 19th October 2009
Sheffield singles and couples are invited to feel the Latin beat and try a spot of Salsa dancing, at a charity dance night being held to raise money for the Special Care Baby Unit at the Jessop Wing.
The event takes place at the Embassy & Foxwood, Mansfield Road, Sheffield, on Saturday 7th November. There will be two one-hour classes, with an absolute beginners session at 7:30pm and an intermediate’s class at 8:30pm. Professional instructors from Sheffield and Nottingham will be on hand to ensure that salsa fever runs high. › read more
