Downloadable Materials

Download your Big Bandage materials and be brave in bandages on Friday 9 March!

Fundraising materials:

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All Aboard The Polar Express!

What a day! From dancing chefs to the main man himself, our patients and families have had a truly unique experience being able to ride the Polar Express for free! Thank you so much to Vintage Trains and Chiltern Railways for making it happen and for putting so many smiles on the faces of our kids this Christmas.
Two-year-old George unveils Choo Choo Express!

Two-year-old patient George unveiled the ‘Choo Choo Express’ after winning a competition to name his very own special festive Chiltern Railways train.
Patients Open House of Fraser Grotto

Patients from Birmingham Children’s Hospital were amongst the first to enter House of Fraser’s magical Christmas grotto yesterday, when it opened its doors for the festive season.
Double Your Donation With The Big Give

We’re delighted to let you know that we’ve been chosen to take part in The Big Give Christmas Challenge meaning every donation made this week (Tuesday 27 November - Tuesday 4 December) will be matched pound-for-pound.

Video: Amaru's Story
Amaru is backing Big Bandage

Our patients go through a lot during their time with us, showing the most incredible amounts of bravery every single day. One of these children is five-year-old Amaru from Great Barr.
Yusef is backing Big Bandage

Our Big Bandage campaign has gained lots of brave supporters from right across our hospital this year. One of those backing the campaign is four-year-old patient Yusuf (pictured).
Penny’s Story

Four-year-old Penny Powell is a regular visitor to Birmingham Children’s Hospital, with three heart conditions, chronic lung disease and renal failure, she can often be found in the cardio ward, respiratory ward and renal ward; as well as outpatients for hearing, dental, ophthalmology & endocrine.
Fundraising Ideas

Join in the fun on Friday 9 March for our Big Bandage Day and help fundraise for the Birmingham Children’s Hospital charity by being brave!
Celebrity Supporters

A gallery of our past supporters of Big Bandage.

Christmas Card Competition Finalists

Read about our Christmas Card Finalists and see their entries. Vote for your favourite entry in our Poll.
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. If you wish to have your donation directed to a specific ward or appeal - then please state this in the 'Leave a comment with your donation' section below. We will ensure your donation reaches your desired location.
Fun Family 5!

Register now for our 2019 Family Fun 5 family-friendly walk and help us to do more for sick kids (fancy dress optional). It’s sure to be another brilliant day.
Gifts in kind

We often receive donations of toys and games for our patients, particularly around the festive seasons such as Christmas or Easter, and whilst we are incredibly grateful for these, we do have some guidelines around what we can or cannot accept.
Our vision

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

Online booking is now closed, but there will be limited tickets available on the door. Tickets are priced at £12 for adults, £5 for children and under 5s go free.
Critical Journeys Appeal

We have £250,000 left until we reach our target! Donate now and help our sick kids.
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

Join us on this superb trekking adventure taking you deep into the biggest desert in the world, the Sahara. As you journey across the rolling dunes, following routes used for centuries by Bedouins and camel caravans, you will be captivated by your extraordinary surroundings.
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