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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
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  • Donate to an existing appeal

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    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

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    About our events

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    Junior and Mini Great Birmingham Run - 10 October

    The Junior and Mini Great Birmingham Run on 10 Oct 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.

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    Big Gig

    Are you a musician, comedian, quiz master, actor, or just like to put on a show? We’re looking for entertainers of all kinds to help us do more for our sick kids.

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    Thanks for thinking of us and we'll explain what is allowed here.

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    Play Our Weekly Lottery

    Join our Lottery today and you could win up to £25,000 as you donate to support our sick kids.

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