Our Purpose

Our vision and mission

We exist to raise the vital funds needed to transform the experience of every patient and family at Birmingham Women’s Hospital and Birmingham Children’s Hospital

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From creating the very best hospital environments and funding life-saving state-of-the-art equipment, to championing groundbreaking research and crafting positive and life-lasting memories for patients and families, we do more for every patient during their time in our hospitals.

But it is only thanks to generous supporters like you that we can continue to help our hospitals deliver exceptional care and treatment beyond what the NHS alone can provide. 

At our Children’s Hospital

Since 1862, charitable donations have enabled our Children’s Hospital to remain a centre of paediatric excellence, providing specialist care to sick kids from across the UK and beyond.

Today we support 100,000 children and young people every year and thanks to donations, fundraising and gifts in Wills, we’ve been able to build pioneering spaces like Magnolia House, our Children’s Cancer Centre and the UKs largest MediCinema, as well as funded life-changing equipment like an iMRI scanner. 

At our Women’s Hospital

Charitable donations have historically helped our Women’s Hospital achieve major medical milestones, including establishing the UK’s first premature baby unit and funding life-saving equipment for the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Today our Women’s Hospital cares for more than 50,000 women, men and families every year and thanks to supporters like you we’ve helped improve outcomes for hundreds of thousands of patients with our revolutionary bereavement centre Woodland House and the creation of the NHS’s first simulation suite dedicated to maternal and neonatal health.  

Changing the face of healthcare

Across both hospitals we’ve also delivered world-leading research which has set new standards of care. Our Charity Research Programme supports clinician-led projects driving innovation, improving treatments and advancing care for women, children and families. 

Be Part of It

Learn more about how you can support our Children’s Hospital

There are so many ways to get involved. Whether you fundraise, take on a challenge or make a donation, your support helps change lives.

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Fundraise for sick kids

From cake sales and coffee mornings to marathons and football tournaments, our hospital relies on the support and generosity of people like you.
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Donate today

Your donation can help provide life-saving care, vital equipment and a more comforting hospital experience for children and families when they need it most.
Take on an event for sick kids

From marathons and skydives to family fun runs and treks, there’s an event for everyone. However you choose to get involved, you’ll be helping to support patients and families every single day.
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Volunteer and make an impact

Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Help at events and with fundraising appeals by donating your time and skills, to help raise vital funds.

Help us bring life-changing MRI technology to our Women’s Hospital

We’re on a mission to raise £1.5 million to bring a state-of-the-art MRI scanner to our Women’s Hospital for the very first time, helping to transform patient care and make a lasting difference to women and families who need us most.

Find out more here
Shop with purpose

Visit our charity shop

Browse our online shop and support patients and families with every purchase. From thoughtful gifts to everyday items, every sale helps make a difference

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