Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity

20/04/2026

Could this be your next challenge? 🏃‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️

Feeling inspired after the incredible atmosphere at the Manchester Marathon this weekend? Why not take on an iconic challenge of your own?

We now have just 3 charity places remaining for the Great North Run 2026 - and once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Join 57,000 runners on Sunday 13th September as you take on the world’s biggest half marathon, covering 13.1 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields.

It’s an unforgettable experience and a fantastic way to support patients and staff across Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 🧡

Your place includes:
- A £30 registration fee
- A £300 minimum sponsorship
- The opportunity to fundraise for a ward or department close to your heart

If you’ve been thinking about a challenge, this is your sign.

Register your interest here 👉 www.lthcharity.org.uk/support-us/fundraising-events/great-north-run/ or contact our fundraiser Lucy on lucy.clark@lthtr.nhs.uk for more info!

16/04/2026

👋 Meet our new Charity Teddy! 🧸

We’re excited to launch our brand-new teddy in support of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity.

Soft, cuddly, and 18cm tall, it is available for £10 and makes a perfect gift for all ages - while helping support patients and families cared for across our hospitals.

Every teddy helps make a difference. Funds raised go directly towards vital equipment, projects and services that enhance care for patients and families, helping to improve experiences at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 🥰

Small teddy. Big impact.

👉 Available to buy at our charity office or via our website: https://lthcharity-shop.sumupstore.com/product/charity-teddy-bear

14/04/2026

⏳ We’re nearly full…

Our annual Charity Abseil at Peel Tower is coming up on Saturday 9th May, and due to popular demand, places are limited!

If you’ve been meaning to sign up - now’s the time.

It’s 128ft, it’s a little nerve-wracking… but it’s also:
✨ Empowering
✨ Unforgettable
✨ For an incredible cause

You’ll be fully supported, earn your medal, and raise vital funds for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust along the way 🧡

Don’t miss your chance to be part of it.

👉 Secure your spot: https://lthcharity.org.uk/support-us/fundraising-events/peel-tower-abseil-2026/

13/04/2026

A huge thank you to Mary Brown, who has kindly donated two copies of her book Mrs Brown and Friends , along with colouring books and crayons, to our children’s ward at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! 📚✨🧡

Mary, a Teaching Assistant at Moor Nook School, was inspired to write her book after noticing an increase in wildlife around her home. She began noting down stories about her “wildlife residents”, which soon became a favourite with her Year 2 class, who especially loved characters such as Cyrill the Squirrel and Fiona the Field Mouse.

Encouraged by her pupils’ enthusiasm, Mary developed these stories into a book so more children could enjoy them. She donated her books as she wanted children spending time in hospital to have access to her stories and find comfort and joy in reading them.

We are very grateful for this thoughtful donation, which will help bring creativity, imagination and smiles to young patients during their time in hospital 🥰

10/04/2026

Our amazing fundraiser Lucy has been out spreading the word about our brand new fundraising event…👣

We’re so excited to launch our Glass & Lego Walk, alongside our friends at Baby Beat and Rosemere Cancer Foundation!

This is your chance to take on a fun challenge while raising vital funds for patients and families across Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust!

📅 Thursday 4th June 2026
📍 Charters Restaurant, Royal Preston Hospital
🕕 From 6pm

Choose your challenge:
LEGO Walk (ages 5+)
GLASS Walk (ages 12+)

💷 £10 adults | £5 children
🎯 Suggested fundraising: £50 adults | £20 children

So… are you brave enough to take the first step?

👉 Sign up today: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/100731

09/04/2026

A huge thank you to all of our amazing supporters who have donated Easter eggs for children and young people receiving care across Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! 🐰🐣🧡

Your generosity has brought so much joy to our wards and clinics, helping to brighten what can be a challenging time for many of our patients.

A special thank you to Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery, The Pig and Whistle- Heywood, Blues and Twos, Volkerstevin, Holiday Inn Preston and HGS 🙌

Your support truly makes a difference. For many of the children and young people we care for, spending Easter at home isn’t possible, so gestures like this help create special moments and lasting smiles.

Thank you again to everyone who contributed!

31/03/2026

As we gear up for the Easter season, we’ve been completely overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of our supporters! 🧡

A huge thank you to Lauren Grice from local company Inspired Energy, based in Kirkham, who kindly dropped by the hospital with an amazing donation of Easter eggs, treats, and arts & crafts for our children’s ward at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 🐣🎨🍫

These wonderful gifts were collected by staff across the company, all to help bring a little joy to children spending Easter in hospital. Your support truly makes a difference and helps create special moments for our young patients and their families.

Thank you for your continued generosity and for thinking of us this Easter!

30/03/2026

We’d like to say a big thank you and good luck to our fabulous fundraiser, Jen Hayward, who is facing one of her biggest fears to give something back to Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! 🏥 🧡

After spending weeks in Royal Preston Hospital with a life-threatening infection, including being readmitted over Christmas, Jen experienced first-hand the incredible care and compassion of our NHS staff.

Now, she’s taking on her biggest fear by abseiling 128ft down Peel Tower this May at our charity abseil - despite being absolutely terrified of heights - all to raise funds for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity 🥰

On her toughest day, Christmas Day, Jen was given a small gift by the hospital charity team - a simple gesture that meant everything during such a difficult time. Now, she wants to help ensure those “extras” continue for other patients when they need it most.

Jen said:
“I’m absolutely terrified of heights. The thought of going over that edge makes my stomach flip… but after everything the team did for me, a bit of fear feels like a small price to pay.”
We couldn’t be prouder of Jen for taking on this challenge 👏

👉 Want to support Jen? Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/jennifer-hayward-2

👉 Feeling inspired? Join her and take on the Peel Tower abseil this May! Sign up today and make a difference for patients and families across our hospitals: https://lthcharity.org.uk/support-us/fundraising-events/peel-tower-abseil-2026/

26/03/2026

Thank you so much to the Forbes Foundation for your generous donation and continued support. Your kindness will bring real joy to children spending Easter in hospital! 🏥🧡

This Easter, the Forbes Foundation is proud to support Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity with a donation of Easter Eggs along with craft activities to help bring a little joy to children who will be spending Easter in hospital.

Lucy Clark, Community & Events Fundraiser at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity, visited our Head Office to receive the donation from Foundation Trustees Pauline Wild and Chris Booth.

A huge thank you to everyone who continues to support our fundraising efforts, especially those at Forbes Solicitors, your kindness makes a real difference.

25/03/2026

We would like to say a big thank you to Adib Khan and his family, who recently visited our ICU to present a cheque for £1,805.73 and express their gratitude for the care their daughter, Alexa, received 🧡🕊️

Sadly, Alexa passed away on 21st January. During her time in the Royal Preston Hospital ICU, her family experienced the compassion and dedication of the team, and were also able to stay at Bowland House, our on-site accommodation, allowing them to be close to her during those precious final days.

Adib and his family chose to make this donation as a way of saying thank you and recognising the incredible work of the ICU team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are truly grateful for their kindness and generosity during such a difficult time 🥰