Braemar Charitable Trust

18/09/2025

We are thrilled to announce we are finalists in the 'For Purpose' category at this year's Waikato Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.

This category recognises excellence in not-for-profit organisations that apply commercial strategies to maximise improvements in community wellbeing, reinvesting profit or surplus to achieve its social mission. We are so grateful to everyone who has worked with us to help improve health outcomes in our community.

The winners will be announced on Friday 21 November, and as a finalist we’re also in the running for People’s Choice Award – and we’d love your vote! Click below to vote for us, and we’d love you to encourage others in your network to as well. We are so grateful for your support!

Congratulations to all the other finalists, we look forward to celebrating you all at the Gala Dinner!

https://waikatochamber503.outgrow.us/2025waikatobusinessawards-peopleschoice

Photo credit: Stephen Barker, Barker Photography

18/09/2025

"This will change my life."

That was the feedback from a patient who received a free procedure as part of our recent community surgery day.

We had 32 eligible patients head along to Braemar Hospital on Saturday to receive a range of procedures, including gynaecological, dental, and paediatric and adult general surgery - all as part of our goal to increase access to healthcare for those who need it most.

The success of the day is all down to the surgeons, anaesthetists, Braemar Hospital staff and other volunteers who support us on the day.

Read all about it here: https://www.braemartrust.co.nz/blog/post/152449/changing-lives-for-the-second-year-in-a-row/

15/09/2025

Wow! We are so blown away by the love for our volunteers following our Community Surgery Day, so thought we'd catch up with a few of the clinical staff who helped out on Saturday to find out a bit more about them and why they enjoy giving back. Check it out here:

We’re extremely grateful to all the volunteers who help us provide free surgeries and procedures to eligible patients in our community.

12/09/2025

One of our lovely theatre teams prepping for a big day ahead as we get ready to welcome patients for our third Community Surgery Day.

Community Surgery Days are the flagship programme of Braemar Charitable Trust where we provide free surgery to patients who have been declined or are facing a lengthy wait time or don’t have the financial means to pay for private care.

A very big thank you to all of our amazing volunteers for joining us today. We couldn’t do it without you!

09/09/2025

Sometimes the best way to say thank you is...with muffins.

We recently dropped off morning tea to two of our wonderful supporting health providers: Alison St Surgical Centre and Anglesea OMS in Hamilton.

Both are huge supporters of our Community Surgery Programme, so the very least we could do was give them a sweet treat to kick off their morning!

05/09/2025

Our Medical Trustee Dr Alan Goodey is on the ground in Samoa in his role as Clinical Director of the New Zealand Medical Assistance Team assisting with the current Dengue Fever outbreak.

Nearly 8,000 people have been diagnosed with Dengue Fever in Samoa this year, with children accounting for more than 70% of cases.

Dr Goodey is there as part of a MFAT-funded humanitarian programme to support our Pacific neighbours, "doing our bit in a moment of crisis," he says.

Check out his interview with NZ Herald 👇

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/video/herald-now/samoa-dengue-fever-outbreak-the-kiwis-on-the-ground-assisting/UOBAGUY4D6X2M2PSUKTOGZORP4/

29/08/2025

One happy Hamilton toddler is making great strides after free surgery through Braemar Charitable Trust! 🎉
Anthony is now thriving and even saying his own name for the first time! 💙
Those who support the Trust help children like Anthony grow, thrive, and enjoy life pain-free. 🌟
📖 Read his story here https://www.braemartrust.co.nz/blog/post/151104/hamilton-toddler-making-great-strides-after-free-surgery-via-braemar-charitable-trust/

Read more about how you can help the trust here 👉https://www.braemartrust.co.nz/page/how-you-can-help/

Anthony de Winton is a changed boy – his language has improved, he’s pain free, and he’s much happier following free ENT surgery from Braemar Charitable Trust. Anthony, who is nearly two and a ha

26/08/2025

A real pleasure to be able to host trustees from the Glenice and John Gallagher Foundation at Braemar Hospital. The foundation is a big supporter of our work at Braemar Charitable Trust 💙 and the Gallagher family visited us to see Braemar Hospital's new surgical robot in action 🤖.

Thank you for being such good Friends of Braemar 🤝.

20/08/2025

We're closing in on our next Braemar Charitable Trust Community Surgery Day, a Saturday when Braemar Hospital 🤝 opens surgical theatres specifically for our work. 💙🎉

Read more about some of the life-altering work we're doing here
👉 https://www.braemartrust.co.nz/blog/post/149046/september-13-set-for-free-community-surgery-day/

18/08/2025

As the 100% owner of Braemar Hospital we are pleased to support Braemar Hospital’s purchase of a surgical robot. Great to see training is underway!

Right now, our selected surgeons are getting intensive da Vinci surgical robot training at Braemar! 🤖

This isn't just a quick course - it's comprehensive training covering everything from basic operation to advanced techniques. Our commitment to excellence means ensuring our team is fully prepared before performing any procedures.

Quality training = quality outcomes for our patients. 🏥

Meet Dr Tarek Saleh, our experienced gynaecological surgeon, with a passion for advancing women’s health. He is pioneering the future of robotic surgery in the Waikato region as he currently undergoes his training at Braemar Hospital. His vision is for robotic surgery to become his “new norm.”
Read his inspiring story👉https://www.braemarhospital.co.nz/pioneering-the-future-dr-tarek-saleh-leads-robotic-surgery-revolution-at-braemar/

14/08/2025

Thanks to Jono Peart and Sam Cunnane for visiting to learn more about Braemar Charitable Trust 🏥💙.

We're proud to have entered the Waikato Business Awards, and Jono and Sam are judging the For Purpose category 💡.

Thanks again for visiting and we hope you enjoyed yourselves! 🎉

11/08/2025

Here at Braemar Charitable Trust we’re all about improving access to healthcare 🏥 through our flagship free Community Surgery Programme ✨.
We had a 162% increase in referrals in the past financial year — the need is growing, and we’re stepping up to meet it 💪.

Please help us help others. Spread the word 📢 about our work https://www.braemartrust.co.nz/blog/
Join the mahi and donate here https://www.braemartrust.co.nz/shop/ to make a difference for those who need it most 🤝.