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History

Birmingham Children's Hospital has offered the very best specialist care for sick children for more than 150 years. It's the generosity of our supporters, the determination of our leaders and the bravery of our patients that make it all possible – and every day you help us do even more, even better.

Our young patients have benefited immeasurably from the astonishing progress our fundraisers, volunteers and partners have enabled us to achieve since Dr Thomas Heslop set up the Birmingham and Midland Free Hospital for Sick Children in 1862.

Through the creation of the NHS in 1948 to our current COVID-19 Appeal to raise funds to help us continue to support our NHS heroes and the children and families in our care, you've been there. Your kindness and the expertise of our brilliant staff continue to bring hope and smiles to sick kids and their families, and save lives.

Our history is growing every day, with every child we treat. Read our latest news to see how your support is transforming sick children's lives.

We will always need your support to give them the care and support they deserve. There are many ways you can help write our history:

  • Set up a fundraising event
  • Find how you can volunteer with us
  • Donate to an existing appeal

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  • Big Spring Raffle 2021 Terms and Conditions

  • NHS Charities Together & Amazon's Amazing Gift

    It has been a huge privilege to provide gifts to our young patients spending this Christmas at our Children's Hospital this year, and we'd like to say a huge thank you to NHS Charities Together and Amazon for their very generous grant of £2,000.

  • Big Spring Raffle 2021

    Big Spring Raffle 2021

    As we begin the New Year facing more challenges as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, we wanted to bring some good news to look forward to; our Big Spring Raffle is BACK!

  • UK Walks & Treks

    UK Walks & Treks

    There are lots of exciting treks and walks taking place across the UK that you can sign up to and help to raise money for our charity.

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  • Donate

    Your single or regular gift helps provide the best possible environment to support our young patients and their families. Ongoing contributions allow us to plan ahead for new projects, research or equipment to ensure we continue providing world-class care. Thank you. Please tell us more about why you're donating, or let us know if you have any additional comments.

  • Our Vision

    Our Vision

    At Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity, we believe there’s always more we can do for our sick kids.

  • Why We Need Volunteers

    Why We Need Volunteers

    A fun, rewarding voluntary role helps us give even more support to young patients at Birmingham Children's Hospital and their families

  • Sahara Trek - Various dates

    Sahara Trek - Various dates

    Join us on this superb trekking adventure taking you deep into the biggest desert in the world, the Sahara. Choose March, September or November 2021.

  • About our events

    About our events

  • Simplyhealth Great Birmingham 10k - 30 May

    Simplyhealth Great Birmingham 10k - 30 May

    Join #TeamBCH and walk, jog or run the Great Birmingham 10k on 30 May 2021

  • NHS Big Tea

    NHS Big Tea

    Join us on Friday 5 July for a Tea Party

  • Junior and Mini Great Birmingham Run

    The Junior and Mini Great Birmingham Run on 31 May is a wonderful event for youngsters aged three to 15 years old to run for our charity.

  • How Your Support Helps

    How Your Support Helps

    Your support ensures the sick children in our care get the very best treatment, the latest equipment and the most comfortable environment possible as we undertake pioneering research to cure their illnesses.

  • Simplyhealth Great Birmingham Run - 10 October 2021

    Simplyhealth Great Birmingham Run - 10 October 2021

    Join #TeamBCH and take on the iconic Simplyhealth Great Birmingham Half Marathon on 10 October 2021. The Simplyhealth Great Birmingham Run is now established as the second biggest half marathon in the UK, with our  city coming alive with thousands of runners pounding the streets as they tick off 13.1 miles, encouraged by on-course bands, entertainment and cheering crowds.

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