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Young sisters’ trek-tacular efforts for sick kids

Two young sisters from Stourbridge have reached new heights after climbing a 3,000ft mountain and raising over £1,500 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity.
Family talks about the relief of having parent accommodation paid for

At the height of the Coronavirus pandemic Birmingham Children’s Hospital used funds secured from NHS Charities Together, as well as generous contributions from the Eveson Charitable Trust and the Hobson Charity, to provide overnight accommodation so parents could stay close by to their children.
Woman walking on "hair" after her recovery from paralysis

A 23-year-old woman from Walsall has gone to extreme lengths for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity, after cutting her long hair and raising more than £1,700 to say thank you to the physiotherapists that helped her walk again.
Life's a picnic for young fundraiser, after a tough start

An eight-year-old girl from Wolverhampton has become the ‘hostess with the mostest’ recently, after inviting her friends and family to join her for a virtual teddy bear’s picnic and raising more than £150 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity.

Professor Sir Bruce Keogh - Chairman

Sir Bruce took up the role of charity chairman in April 2019.
Sarah-Jane Marsh

Sarah-Jane was appointed a trustee in April 2019.
David Melbourne

David was appointed a trustee in April 2019.
Jonathan Tritter

Jonathan is Professor of Sociology and Public Policy at Aston University. Since coming to Aston Jonathan has served as Associate Dean for Research and is currently Deputy Dean for the School of Languages and Social Sciences.
Jeremy Roper

Jeremy was appointed a Trustee of Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity in 2013 and is the current Deputy Chairman.
Rob Nagra

Rob was appointed a Trustee of Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity in January 2015 and chairs the Charity’s Finance & Risk Committee.
Christina Michalos

Christina is a leading media and intellectual property law barrister.
Keith Jecks

Keith was appointed a Trustee of Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity in January 2015 and chairs the Charity’s Investment Advisory Committee.
Paul Faulkner

Paul was appointed a Trustee of Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity in April 2015.

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Christmas Concert

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic we are currently reviewing the safest way to deliver our much loved Annual Christmas Concert. Thank you for patience and continued support during this time.
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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.
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Simplyhealth Great Birmingham 10k - 30 May

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

Join us on Friday 5 July for a Tea Party
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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.