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Christmas Cracker

We'd love you to film yourself, children, work colleagues, friends or family telling their favourite Christmas cracker jokes.
Nursery afternoon tea raises £300 for sick kids

Kind staff and families from a Brierley Hill-based day nursery have put the icing on the cake for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity, after holding an afternoon tea for their tots and colleagues and raising £300 in memory of the much-loved sibling of a pupil.
Light up a Life

Christmas is a time for celebration and reflection. This Christmas we want to invite you to come together and remember those no longer with us by lighting a light on our Virtual Remembrance Tree.
Virtual Grotto

You might not be able to meet Santa in person this year, but we’re working closely with him and his Elves to get a special message to children this Christmas. If you know a child that would like to hear from Santa, complete the form below and he’ll be sure to get a message to them before the big day.

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.

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

At Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity, we believe there’s always more we can do for 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 - 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
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
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

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.
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.