Leeds Hospitals Charity

21/11/2025

We had the incredible honour of welcoming His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

We are immensely grateful to everyone who has supported the creation of the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease and to Prince William for officially opening the new centre.

This centre has been made possible thanks to everybody who has fundraised for and donated to Leeds Hospitals Charity.

Prince William spent time with Rob’s family and friends, in addition to clinicians, research consultants, project teams and donors, giving recognition to this supportive community.

An unforgettable day for everyone involved.

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20/11/2025

19/11/2025

We're proud to support the annual World Prematurity Day celebrations at Leeds Children's Hospital. 💜

The event brings together former neonatal patients and their families with staff from the wards to celebrate their journeys and also helps raise funds to support families currently on the unit with their babies.

19/11/2025

March of the Day III has been announced for June 2026!🏈⚽️🚶

The third annual event will raise funds for the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation and Leeds Hospitals Charity to support the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease.💜

The biggest challenge in the series yet, will see participants walk 340 miles over six days, starting in Liverpool and finishing at the Rob Burrow Centre for MND.

Previous events have seen over 800 people get involved to raise funds and awareness, including sporting stars and people living with MND.

This year the organisers Darby Rimmer Redwood Events hope that more than 1,000 people will participate with a target of £250,000. 🤩

The public are encouraged to join in the challenge as an open walker alongside sporting legends in an official t-shirt or come together with colleagues or friends as part of a team.

Find out more about March of the Day III and how to get involved here https://www.redwoodevents.co.uk/register-for-march-of-the-day-iii/

18/11/2025

🛍️ Only one week to go, Ilkley! 🎉

We’re counting down the days until the grand opening of our brand-new charity shop in Ilkley on Tuesday 25th November! 💜

This will be our biggest shop yet, filled with quality pre-loved clothing, homeware, books, and more - all helping to support patients, families, and NHS staff across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Come along on opening day, find something special, and know that every purchase makes a real difference. 💫

📅 Opening Tuesday 25th November
📍 Next to Bettys ☕

We can’t wait to welcome you through the doors!

15/11/2025

Thank you for making a difference 💜

Thanks to your generous support, and funding from Duchenne UK , Leeds Children's Hospital has welcomed Mark Wareing as the new Clinical Trials Coordinator for neuromuscular research.

Mark’s role, funded entirely by charitable donations, helps children with rare neuromuscular conditions access the latest clinical trials and life-changing treatments.

With years of experience supporting families through the research process, Mark ensures every child who wants to take part in a trial can - offering guidance, practical help, and hope along the way.

This new role expands research capacity, attracts new trials to Leeds, and means more families get the support they deserve.

Thank you for helping make this possible. 💜

To read the full story - click the link below 👇
https://ow.ly/9BUV50XqnYb

14/11/2025

This Monday, 17 November, we’re proud to support the Neonatal Team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as they host a special family event for World Prematurity Day. 💜

The event will bring together families who have experienced life on the Neonatal Unit, with fun activities, refreshments, and a preview of the inspiring Corridors of Courage artwork celebrating the incredible journeys of babies born prematurely or very poorly.

We’re honoured to have supported this project, which now brightens the corridors of Leeds Children's Hospital and reminds families just how far they’ve come.

📌Clarendon Wing Reception
⏰Monday 17 November, 10:00am–3:00pm

14/11/2025

A family foundation has made a heartfelt donation to Leeds Hospitals Charity to support the work of Neuro Critical Care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals in memory of their late son, Toby.

The Tobias Crowther Foundation was created in Toby’s memory after the 18 year-old tragically passed away in a car crash in 2023. It raises funds to support the work of several charities, including Leeds Hospitals Charity, in recognition of the care that Toby received before he died.

A donation of over £11,000 has enabled the purchase of two specialist chairs that will support patients with life-threatening neurological conditions.

Toby’s parents, Adele and Glenn, said: “We are incredibly proud to present these chairs to the hospital team that provided such wonderful care to Toby before he sadly lost his brave fight. It’s a small token of our gratitude for the love and kindness that was shown not only to Toby, but to our entire family, at such a difficult time. We will always be grateful.”

Laura Sedgley, Matron in Neuro Critical Care, said: “We are overwhelmed by the generosity of Toby’s family. These chairs will enable our therapists to offer highly specialised seating to the most dependent patients. This supports the ethos of early rehabilitation after brain injury, which makes a real difference to patient outcomes. We are delighted to work with Toby’s family to honour his memory.”

On behalf of Leeds Hospitals Charity, we would like to say a huge thank you to Adele, Glenn, and everyone at the Tobias Crowther Foundation for their remarkable kindness.

13/11/2025

💜 Happy World Kindness Day! 💜

Today we’re celebrating the incredible volunteers who bring kindness to life across our hospitals every single day.

From offering a friendly smile and helping patients find their way, to running our charity shops and supporting fundraising events - our volunteers make a difference in countless ways.

Your time, compassion, and care help make hospital life brighter for patients, families, and staff across Leeds.

Thank you for showing that kindness really does change lives 💜
IF you want to sign up to be a volunteer, head to :
www.leedshospitalscharity.org.uk/volunteer-for-us

12/11/2025

A quick pit stop at Leeds Children's Hospital! 🚗

The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team brought their F1® car back to Leeds Children’s Hospital yesterday for patients to enjoy.

This visit was made possible through our incredible partnership with Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team, showing how corporate collaborations can make a real difference for patients and families supported by Leeds Hospitals Charity.

Through the team’s nationwide community outreach programme, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team is visiting five hospitals across the UK, and thanks to this ongoing relationship, Leeds was lucky enough to welcome them for the second time!

Patients, families and staff were able to visit the car outside the hospital, chat to driver Jak Crawford and take part in a racing suit design competition with a money-can’t-buy experience prize!

The team also brought some fabulous gifts for patients, and Jak visited the Children’s Assessment and Treatment (CAT) Unit to chat to patients and meet some of our amazing hospital staff.

Huge thanks to Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team, Jak, and everyone involved for a fantastic visit that brought lots of smiles to the hospital.

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team Leeds Children's Hospital