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An NHS charity.
Registered charity no: 1059043
Registered address:
5 Old Fulwood Road, Sheffield, S10 3TG
Couple's Charity Swim with Olympic Medalists
Wednesday 9th September 2009
Sharrow resident Paul Mann will be taking to the water alongside an array of Olympic medalists on 13th September as he competes in the Great North Swim. Paul (29) and his fiancée Rebecca Sharman (31), will join thousands of swimmers, both amateur and professional alike, to complete one mile of open water swimming in England’s largest lake, Windermere, in the Lake District National Park.
Unlike some of his fellow participants, Paul does not have medals in mind. Instead he will be swimming to raise money for the Palliative Care Unit at the Northern General Hospital. › read more
Sheffield Woman to Scale Mount Kilimanjaro for Leukaemia
Tuesday 8th September 2009
Liz Benton, 34, will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa on 20th September, in order to raise money for Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust’s fund for the Sheffield Leukaemia and Blood Disorders Appeal.
Liz currently lives in Barnes, London, but ties to her former home city remain strong, as both of her parents currently reside in Crosspool.
The inspiration for Liz’s charity trek came from her Mum, Doreen Best, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, despite successfully beating lymphoma last year. Although her prognosis is good, Doreen will undergo further intensive treatment at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. › read more
James Bond - For Your Eyes Only!
Friday 4th September 2009
James Bond is inviting potential Bond girls, 007 wannabes and anyone who would like to get a little bit fitter, to take part in a charity aerobics class on Monday 7th September, to raise funds for Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust's appeal for a new Cystic Fibrosis Ward at the Northern General Hospital.
James, a personal trainer and aerobics instructor, promises a Bond themed session to get everyone shaken and not stirred! The session will run over lunchtime from 12.10 to 12.50 in the gym at the Spinal Injuries Unit at the Northern General Hospital. James is asking for a suggested donation of £3, payable on the day, to go towards the Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal.
Local Student Runs for Charity
Thursday 3rd September 2009
Michelle Ranby, a 20 year old architecture student at Sheffield Hallam University, is running 10k in order to raise money for Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust’s fund for the Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
Michelle will be joining thousands of other runners on the streets of Sheffield to take part in the Bupa Great Yorkshire Run on Sunday 6th September. Michelle is hoping to raise £200 for the charity to say thank you to the hospital and staff that cared for her cousin several years ago. › read more
Christmas Card Competition
Wednesday 29th July 2009
The charity is pleased to offer local artists the opportunity to see their name in lights, or should I say, their design in print! As we find ourselves in the throws of summer, Christmas may seem a long time away. However, whether we like it or not, it is fast-approaching! With this in mind, thoughts turn to our annual Christmas card, which this year will raise funds for the Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal.
We are looking for local artists to design a Christmas card of their choice and enter it into our competition. This year we are hoping to produce a range of cards so welcome entries in a range of categories (eg cute, religious, contemporary, photographic, humour, winter scenes etc). The cards will be on sale throughout Sheffield, making this a fantastic opportunity for local artists to exhibit their work to a large audience, whilst helping a valuable local cause. Closing date for entries is 11th September, with winning artists being notified no later than 18th September.
To enter, please send your design, along with your name, address, e-mail and telephone number, with the title of your piece, to Kerry Blackett, Arts Co-ordinator, Clock Tower, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, S5 7AU, before 11th September. Alternatively, these can be sent by e-mail to kerry.blackett@sth.nhs.uk marking your e-mail Christmas Card Competition. For more information about the competition please contact Kerry Blackett on 0114 271 4949.
Blundells Support Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal
Monday 20th July 2009
Sheffield and north Derbyshire’s leading estate agent has donated thousands of pounds to one of Sheffield Hospital’s Charitable Trust’s major appeals.
Blundells has contributed £5,000 to the Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal, which aims to raise a total of £1m to further improve facilities for Cystic Fibrosis patients being treated at the Northern General Hospital. › read more
Helping to Lift Patient's Spirits
Thursday 9th July 2009
Caring Volunteer, Judith Dixon, is helping to raise patient’s spirits at Sheffield’s adult hospitals, thanks to a new scheme being supported by Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust.
Judith, aged 66 from Lodgemoor, reads to patients at the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit every week as part of the hospitals ‘Zest Arts in Health Readers Project’, which was set up following the success of a reading group at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital’s Stroke Rehabilitation Unit. › read more
Staff Thank You Awards
Thursday 9th July 2009
Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust is once again proud to be joint sponsor of 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 deserve special recognition for the hard work and commitment they exhibit whilst doing their job. Individuals or teams can be nominated in any of the ten award categories, with finalists being invited to a prestigious award ceremony later in the year. This years' event will take place at the Holiday Inn Royal Victoria on 8th October.
For further information about the awards please contact Laura Kirby at laura.kirby@sth.nhs.uk or on 0114 226 8989.
Young Dancers Thank Staff for Excellent Care
Thursday 2nd July 2009
Sheffield dance troop, KD Dance, are busily rehearsing for their upcoming show that they will perform to raise money for Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust, to thank the hospitals close to their hearts.
Isobel Chadwick, aged 5 from Stannington, is one of the 105 dancers who are helping to raise the money, half of which will go to the Special Care Baby Unit at the Jessop Wing’s, the unit which saved the life of her little sister Abigail. › read more
Cancer Patients Enjoy Pampering at Weston Park
Tuesday 30th June 2009
Cancer patients at Weston Park Hospital are enjoying free complementary therapy sessions in the comfort of their own bed, thanks to a grant of £45,000 awarded by the charity. The highly skilled therapists from the Cavendish Centre were commissioned to provide the service to patients at Weston Park, after a successful six month trial last year.
Jean Moulson, 62 from Crookes, is one of the patients who has enjoyed being pampered with her favourite treatments - reiki and reflexology. › read more
The Paul Dungworth Cup Supports Cystic Fibrosis
Monday 29th June 2009
Two teams from Royal Mail’s HR Services took part in a charity football match to raise money for the Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal.
The Paul Dungworth Cup was held in memory of Royal Mail employee Paul Dungworth, who worked in HR Services in Chesterfield, and was a Cystic Fibrosis patient who sadly passed away in 2008 aged 31. › read more
Charity Cricket Match brings out the sun and the stars
Wednesday 17th June 2009
Sunday 24th May was a beautiful sunny day, when a team of stars from Emmerdale and Coronation Street played cricket against a team of celebrities at Shaw Lane Sports Club in Barnsley.
The charity cricket match was played in front of hundreds of people sitting or lying on the grass, listening to the evocative sounds of leather on willow, so typical of an English summer afternoon. › read more
The Mongol Rally
Tuesday 9th June 2009
Described as the ‘greatest adventure in the world’ the Mongol Rally pits enthusiastic team members against each other, on a course which starts in London and ends in the Mongolian capital of Ulan Bator. The rally is not a traditional rally race as no recognition is given to the car which crosses the finish line first, no support team is provided and no other arrangements are made (eg accommodation). Teams have to make their own way from start to finish, covering 8,000 to 10,000 miles depending on the route they have taken. Challenges and pitfalls have been put in their way, making this one adventure where anything can happen…
Mark Shakespeare, Anjum Khan and Adrian Phillipson are taking part in this year’s rally to raise valuable funds for Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust. If you would like to support the team in their efforts to raise funds for healthcare in Sheffield, please visit their JustGiving page at http://www.justgiving.com/pros2
Further information about the rally can be found at www.mongolrally.theadventurists.com
Charity CD Benefits Cancer Patients
Wednesday 3rd June 2009
‘The Crown Does Brain Aid’ is a charity CD raising money for the Neurosurgery Department at Weston Park Hospital.
The idea for the CD was masterminded by Fundraiser Sherrie Taylor, who is a patient at the hospital, having been diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2004. Sherrie and 14 of her friends from The Crown Pub in Killamarsh, each recorded one upbeat easy listening track for a music compilation in her honour. All proceeds from the CD will be donated to the Neurosurgery Department and used to help finance cancer research, to improve care and treatment for patients with brain tumours.
If you would like to find out more, or are interested in buying a copy of the CD, please contact isla.denoon@shct.nhs.uk or call 0114 226 3415.
'Club of the Year' Award Clinched by Charity Work
Tuesday 2nd June 2009
The University of Sheffield Sabres American Football Team won ‘Club of the Year’ ahead of 48 other teams up for the award, at the University Sports Awards. Two other teams were nominated in the top three, but what Team Coach Simon Dwyer believes clinched it for the Sabres, was their commitment to fundraising and community work, which includes talks at a number of Sheffield schools.
Altogether the Team raised £2,334, of which over £1,500 was sponsorship from Encore Envelopes in York, for the Sabre’s unique fundraiser of £1 for every yard the ball was moved during matches that season. › read more
1,500 metre Sponsored Swim clocks up £1.02 per metre
Tuesday 12th May 2009
Conner Doherty, aged 10 years, is so keen to help raise funds for the spinal unit treating his sister Lauren, he vowed to swim 80 lengths of his local baths, Harrogate High Swimming Pool, and then did another three lengths for fun. Conner’s challenge raised £1,532.80 for the Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust fund for the Princess Royal Spinal Injury Unit at the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield.
Lauren 20 years, the victim of a motoring accident, has been attending the Spinal Injuries Unit for eight months, after being hit by a delivery van while she was on her way home after a night out in August 2008. › read more
Putting his Heart into Fundraising
Monday 11th May 2009
Arnold (Arnie) Needham (65 years), a retired Social Services worker from Mexborough, believes he owes his life to the expertise and care of surgeons and staff on the Chesterman Unit at the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield.
Arnie said: "The staff on Chesterman 4 were fantastic. I could never work out which shift Alison Sidebottom, the staff nurse was on. Whenever I woke up or needed her, she was there. The surgeons and staff were brilliant and I wanted to do something for them to say thank you." › read more
Printing Money to Help Leukaemia Wards
Wednesday 6th May 2009
Local print company Northend have given Sheffield hospitals an unusual donation, a £5,500 note! Staff at the company used their design and print skills to produce the giant note, as an amusing alterative to the normal presentation cheque.
Over the past year staff at the company have organised a number of events including a rubber duck race and a custard pie fight, to raise money for the Sheffield Leukaemia and Blood Disorders Appeal. Their efforts have been supported in every aspect by the Management Team. › read more
CF Staff on their Marks for Sheffield Half Marathon
Tuesday 5th May 2009
The staff of the CF (Cystic Fibrosis) Unit at the Northern General Hospital are winners as far as the National Cystic Fibrosis Trust are concerned. They named the Unit as a Centre of Excellence for the care and treatment of patients with this genetic disease.
But the team of staff from the CF Unit, who ran in the Sheffield Half Marathon, have not set their sights on winning awards or medals.
Frank Edenborough is one of the consultants in the CF Unit, He said:
"We have a winning team of professionals, including specialist doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians and others working at the CF Unit. Although the team may be winners at work, we did not expect to win the Sheffield Half Marathon. Our goal was just to get around the course without stopping and to raise as much money as we could for our cause - to improve treatment facilities for CF patients in Sheffield." › read more
Life and Likeness
Friday 1st May 2009
Stephen Norris took a calculated gamble and won, when he successfully bid for a Bing Jones portrait package at the Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust Las Vegas Ball, which was held in aid of the Sheffield Leukaemia and Blood Disorder Appeal.
Mr Norris, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon, retired after 25 years at the Northern General Hospital, where he treated patients with wrist and hand disorders (soft tissue injury and work related upper limb disorder). He is now in private practice at Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield. › read more
SWFC Fan went Red in Sheffield Half Marathon
Thursday 30th April 2009
Although staunch Sheffield Wednesday supporter Kenny Rowe, aged 56 from Hillsborough, has run in every Sheffield Full and Half Marathon since it began in 1982, when he took part at the weekend he was hoping his friends and supporters did not recognise him as he was wearing a rival SUFC shirt.
Kenny, an assistant manager at Streetforce’s Olive Grove Depot, was being sponsored by his SUFC supporting colleagues - but only if he agreed to wear the red and white strip instead of his beloved blue and white.› read more
Record Breaking Attempt by Six Year Old Tom
Friday 27th February 2009
The Feto-Maternal Assessment Unit and the Special Care Baby Unit at the Jessop Wing in Sheffield received a welcome boost recently, thanks to a successful record-breaking attempt by six year old Tom Fryers.
Tom and his father Paul, of Oxspring Sheffield, took part in a major fundraising challenge, to walk all 214 of the Wainwright Peaks in the Lake District, to raise money for Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust. After walking 480 miles and climbing over 150,000 feet, Tom finished the challenge by reaching the summit of Wansfell in August 2008, and was entered into the record books as the youngest person to climb all 214 of the Lake District’s highest peaks.› read more
Music to Raise Money By
Monday 16th February 2009
Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust has received thousands of pounds on behalf of the Skull Base Research Fund, thanks to the fundraising efforts of a local widow.
Irene Seggar, from Sheffield, began fundraising for the Skull Base Research Fund after her husband Bryan sadly passed away in 2006. Bryan was diagnosed with acoustic neuroma only months before, and despite undergoing successful surgery at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, contracted meningitis four weeks after his operation. An “active and caring family man who was hugely popular”, Bryan shared a lifelong passion for country music with his wife, and it was this shared hobby that inspired Irene to stage country music fundraising nights in his memory.› read more
Stars and Stripes
Friday 13th February 2009
The Intensive Care Unit at the Northern General Hospital will benefit from events in Sheffield and Rotherham, thanks to Michelle Hanney, who has been fundraising for Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust.
Michelle Hanney, 36 from Greasbrough in Rotherham, wanted to thank the doctors and nursing staff for their excellent care and support when her brother Martin was admitted to the unit last year. Martin was an inpatient for two and a half weeks in July and owing to a number of complications, he unfortunately passed away, aged just 38.› read more
Blues Brothers and James Brown Nights Help Support Cancer Patients
Wednesday 28th January 2009
The care of cancer patients affected by Leukaemia and other blood disorders will continue to improve, thanks to Libby Mathieson’s fundraising efforts for Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust.
Libby Mathieson, 32, landlady of the Punch Bowl Pub in Gleadless, holds regular charity nights in order to raise money for the Sheffield Leukaemia and Blood Disorders Appeal. Previous events so far have included a Halloween fancy dress party, a Carling FA Cup night and several prize raffles. Collection tins are also kept on the bar for customers to give personal donations. › read more
Local Girl Raises Money for Spinal Injuries Unit
Thursday 11th December 2008
Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust has received over £5,000 from one local fundraiser, for the Spinal Injuries Unit at the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield.
After Rachel Donger (25) from Sheffield broke her back in August 2007 and damaged her spinal cord, she decided she wanted to give something back to the unit where she was so well looked after. › read more
Local Man Raising Money for Special Care Babies
Tuesday 9th December 2008
The Special Care Baby Unit at the Jessop Wing has received multiple donations over the years, thanks to one local man’s fantastic commitment to fundraising. Barry Bull from Sheffield, devotes his spare time to organising a variety of charity events. Thanks to his efforts, Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust has collected just under £3,000 for special care and premature babies.
Barry was originally born in Wales, but his whole family moved to Sheffield when he was a young boy, after his father took work with a local mining company. Barry’s mother contracted bronchitis during his birth, which unfortunately developed into COPD, requiring treatment at the Jessops Hospital for Women. In 2001 a new maternity hospital was built and renamed the Jessop Wing. › read more
Raising Funds for Premature Babies
Thursday 30th October 2008
The North Trent Neonatal Transport Team, based at the Jessop Wing in Sheffield, recently took part in an incubator push around Sheffield City Centre, in a bid to raise money for Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust.
This charity event, which took place in October, saw the procession of fundraisers leaving the Jessop Wing donned in fancy dress, with superman, a naughty nurse and a bumble bee all in attendance. › read more
Local Photographer Helps Cystic Fibrosis Appeal
Monday 27th October 2008
Local photographer Andrew Miles is using his creative talents and his love of photography, to help raise funds for Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust.
Andrew very kindly donated a series of photographs which depict scenes from Sheffield and across Great Britain, for inclusion in a charity calendar that 
will raise funds for the Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal. The appeal is the next major fundraising project for the re charity, which aims to raise funds for a new adult CF centre within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. › read more
Beauchief Ladies Celebrate 25 Years of Fundraising
Wednesday 15th October 2008
Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust would like to offer a warm thank you to a group of local ladies who have been committed to raising funds for Weston Park Hospital in Sheffield for an amazing 25 years.
The Beauchief Ladies made their first donation back in 1983 and their fundraising work has steadily grown from there. The six women meet several times a year and organise local coffee mornings and afternoon markets in order to raise money for the hospital, to help improve treatment and care for cancer patients. › read more
Christmas Cards
Thursday 9th October 2008
With Christmas approaching very fast, Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust are offering their very own Christmas card, which is available to buy in and around the Sheffield hospitals.
Designed exclusively by Bing Jones, a renowned local artist who also works within the haematology department at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, the cards display a uniquely designed Christmas tree bearing the Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust logo as the star on top of the tree. › read more
Dinner Dance Raises Funds for Spinal Injuries
Thursday 9th October 2008
Rachel Donger and her friend Kay have been busy raising funds for the Spinal Injuries Unit at the Northern General Hospital, as a thank you to staff for the excellent care and attention they provided whilst Rachel was a patient on the unit. Along with hosting a charity dinner dance in August, the pair have set up an online web page for anyone wishing to make a donation. If you would like to find out more or are interested in supporting the unit by making a donation, please visit http://www.justgiving.com/racheldonger
Incubator Push for Special Care Babies
Friday 3rd October 2008
Members of the North Trent Neonatal Transport Service at the Jessop Wing are organising an incubator push to raise money for the neonatal unit. The event will take place on 11th October from 10am to 4pm in Sheffield City Centre. In addition, the team will take part in bucket collections in the City Centre bars on the same day, from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.
The team are looking for volunteers to get involved in either the incubator push or the evening's bucket collections, to help them raise as much money as possible for this very worthwhile cause. If you are interested in taking part, or would like to find out more, please contact Transport Co-ordinator Caron Watts by email at caron.watts@sth.nhs.uk or by telephone on 0114 226 1029.
New Trustee Appointment
Tuesday 16th September 2008
Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust is currently seeking to appoint a new lay trustee to serve on our Trust Board. The Board is the governing body of the charity which sets overall strategy, approves charitable grants, provides guidance for senior staff, and helps to promote the charity across the city and wider region.
Trustees are appointed for an initial term of up to four years with the opportunity for a further term. They must be prepared to devote sufficient time to the work, which would normally be between 6 and 12 days per year. Trustees are not remunerated although reasonable out of pocket expenses may be reimbursed. Applicants must be over 18 and must not be current employees of the NHS.
Further details, including guidance on how to apply, is available from the NHS Appointments Commission at http://www.appointments.org.uk/view_vac.asp?ID=2201
Closing date for applications is Monday 22nd September and interviews will be held on Thursday 16th October. Please note that all applications must be made through the Appointments Commission and not directly to SHCT.
Annual Report 2007/08
Thursday 11th September 2008
The Annual Report for Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust for the year 2007/08 is now available. 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
Charity Welcomes First Director
Thursday 11th September 2008
Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust has recently welcomed it’s first ever director. Nick Perks joined the charity in September and is responsible for leading the charity into the next phase of its development.
Nick said: “In my role as director I have been tasked with developing the charity’s strategy to ensure that we build on our recent success. I will work closely with the board of trustees, our staff team, and our colleagues in the NHS. We need to continue to raise our profile and increase donations, so that we can carry on providing grants for projects that will improve healthcare services for all the people of Sheffield and the surrounding areas. › read more
Neonatal Transport Team Organise Charity Incubator Push
Monday 8th September 2008
The North Trent Neonatal Transport Team, based at the Jessop Wing in Sheffield, has organised an incubator push around Sheffield City Centre in a bid to raise money for Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust. Money raised will benefit patients and families on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the hospital.
This charity event takes place on Saturday 11th October, with the procession leaving from the Jessop Wing car park at 10am. The team will also be running bucket collections in the City Centre bars on the same day from 6.30pm. The event is optional fancy dress and anyone is welcome to join in the fun on the day. › read more
'The Crown Does Brain Aid'
Tuesday 26th August 2008
Have you ever sat and watched MTV or listened to the Chart Show on a Sunday afternoon and thought you might like to have a go yourself? One lady who did just that is Sherrie Taylor.
Sherrie is a patient in the Neurosurgery Department at Weston Park Hospital, having been diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2004. › read more
Novel Idea Raises Money for Diabetes Care
Tuesday 26th August 2008
Kind-hearted fundraiser Keith Bettinson raised a fantastic £172.60 by dying his much-loved and well-grown beard yellow, pink and blue. Keith came up with the novel idea to help raise funds for the Diabetes Centre at the NorthernGeneral Hospital, in memory of his wife who was treated there and sadly passed away earlier this year. Keith wanted to thank staff for the excellent care his wife received whilst a patient on the unit.
Fundraiser Isla Denoon, said: “I would like to say a big thank you to Keith for raising such a great amount of money. It really touches your heart when people such as Keith make the effort to organise events and raise money in such sad circumstances. Keith’s beard looks great and the money he raised is well worth all the strange looks he has been getting as a result of his kind gesture!”
The money will be used to support research projects which aim to improve treatment and care for patients with diabetes.
Let's Dance for Diabetes
Tuesday 19th August 2008
The Diabetes Centre at the Northern General Hospital received a welcome boost recently, following an extremely generous donation of £2,000 made to Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust, from the Constance Grant Dance Centre on Psalter Lane, Sheffield.
‘Let’s Dance 2008’ saw dancers of all ages taking to the stage at Sheffield City Hall, to perform a range of incredibly energetic dance routines of both classic and contemporary dance styles, such as tap, ballet, jazz and freestyle, to music from as far back as the 1960’s right up to the modern day. › read more
Going Mad for Charity!
Wednesday 13 th August 2008
Owls and Blades fans went head to head in August in order to raise money for Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust, to help treat and care for special care and premature babies.
Two teams of players, made up of Blades Mad and Owls Mad fans, competed in a charity football match at Sheffield United FC’s Academy ground, Shirecliffe. › read more
Royal Mail Workers Raise Funds for Cystic Fibrosis Unit
Thursday 19th July 2008
The Adult Cystic Fibrosis unit at the Northern General Hospital received a welcome donation of over £3000 recently thanks to the fundraising efforts of local Royal Mail workers.
Danny Schofield, a Royal Mail Customer Service advisor, organised a charity football match between employees from Human Resources in Chesterfield and Sheffield. The event on 4 May was held in honour of fellow employee Paul Dungworth, who sadly passed away earlier this year.› read more
Ain't No Mountain High Enough for Six Year Old Tom
Monday 7th July 2008
Tom Fryers, aged just six, is aiming to walk all 214 Wainwright Peaks before the end of the year. Tom will be joined by his father Paul and together they are hoping to raise as much money as possible for two charities close to their heart – Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust and Community Action Nepal.
The idea for this incredible feat came rather naturally to the family as Tom’s grandparents live in the Lake District. Dad Paul explains, ‘We are up there quite a lot visiting Tom’s grandparents and so he has grown up walking in the Lake District from a young age - he climbed his first peak in 2005 when he was 3 and a half years old.’› read more
Pain in the Arch for Charity
Wednesday 18th June 2008
Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust is set to benefit from sales of a new beer, being launched this summer by Abbeydale Brewery – local brewers and owners of the Rising Sun pub in Fulwood.
The beer, entitled “Pain in the Arch”, has been created in honour of Rising Sun regular, Roger Crookenden Johnson. Roger requested that money from the sale of the beers go to Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust, to benefit cancer patients at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, having himself been treated at the hospital for both pancreatic and throat cancer. › read more
Charitable Trust Supports the Games
Friday 28th February 2008
The 31st Westfield Health British Transplant Games has been given a boost following a £25,000 grant.
Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust has chosen to support the Games, which are organised on behalf of the charity Transplant Sport UK (TSUK) to promote the benefits of organ donation.
The Games is one of the biggest annual multi-sports events in the UK and will take place at venues across Sheffield from 7th until 11th August ... › read more
Running 10k for Young People with Leukaemia
Monday 21st January 2008
Two teachers from Clifton: A Community Arts School in Rotherham have raised an amazing £532 for the new teenage cancer unit being built as part of the redevelopment of the adult leukaemia wards at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
Dan Fisher and Matt Butler took part in the Clumber Park 10k Race to raise money in memory of Neil Gardiner, who sadly lost his battle with leukaemia last November ... › read more
Dancers Raise Money for the Metabolic Bone Unit
Friday 14th December 2007
A troupe of dancers led by Michelle Farrar put on a spectacular concert at the Montgomery Theatre, Sheffield, and raised money for the Metabolic Bone Unit at the Northern General Hospital.
Money was collected in lieu of payment for programmes, and local companies also provided sponsorship. In total almost £2,500 was raised by the event.
More details about Michelle's dance school can be found at www.steppingoutwith michelle.co.uk.
Nethergreen Working Mens Club fundraises for ward
November 2007
Staff and members of the Nethergreen Working Mens Club have raised a fantastic £1,200 for ward P2 in memory of their friend Diane Bogart who sadly died earlier this year.
The initial figure raised was actually slightly less than this, but when the kind hearted group heard that the ward needed £1,200 for a new specialist chair, they dug deep and pulled together the full amount.
Christmas Cards Now Available
Friday 19th October 2007
Christmas cards are now available to buy from Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust, to raise money for the Sheffield Leukaemia and Blood Disorders Appeal. These can be ordered via this website, or from the reception desks at the Royal Hallamshire and Northern General Hospitals ... › read more
New Monopoly Sheffield Edition Feature Sheffield Hospital Charitable Trust
Friday 21st September 2007
Pass go, collect the city's crown jewels for just paper money, and try to land on the healthcare utility - Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust. The new official Monopoly Sheffield edition was launched on 21st September 2007. The official launch came on the same morning it hits shop shelves and on the same day that the newly revealed 'Mayfair' on the board celebrates its 75th birthday ... › read more
Cycle Challenge for Cystic Fibrosis
Monday 16th July 2007
A local Cystic Fibrosis patient has embarked on an 80-mile bike ride from Dinnington to Skegness, in a bid to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Unit at the Northern General Hospital. And this went so well that she then cycled the 80 miles back again! ... › read more
Doing the Three Peaks challenge proves to be a drag
Wednesday 13th June 2007
Five friends decided that the challenge of the Three Peaks Walk wasn‘t challenge enough, so they decided that they would walk the whole way in drag! And in doing so they managed to raise a fantastic £1,455.00 for Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust. Their money will be used to benefit Weston Park Hospital – a cause close to their hearts ... › read more
There and back again for Special Care Baby Unit
Friday 8th June 2007
Many fundraisers have attempted to walk the Pennine Way to raise money for their particular cause, but when James Hannabuss completes the walk, he will be turning round and walking back the other way! ... › read more
Ten-pin bowling night benefits Cardiothoracic Unit
Wednesday 6th June 2007
Dedicated staff from the Cardiothoracic Unit at the Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, held a successful ten-pin bowling night on Tuesday 5 June. The event took place at Hollywood Bowl, Valley Centertainment ... › read more
Pub-goers go the distance for charity
Friday 1st June 2007
Regulars from a pub in Burncross are swapping their bar stools for walking boots on 30th June, as they embark on the 11th annual ‘Acorn Amble’, a 28 mile trek from Derbyshire to Sheffield to raise money for local charities ... › read more
The four day commute for charity
Wednesday 23rd May 2007
On Wednesday 20th June, Dave Stannard from Sheffield will be setting off from the centre of London, on his way home to his wife Cath, and three year old son Corey. However he doesn’t expect to walk through the door of their family home until four days later ... › read more
Skydivers help out special care babies
Thursday 10th May 2007
Sheffield United's manager might be doing his best to avoid the big drop, but another local football team ... › read more