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Paramount Global pledges funds for a new state-of-the art MediCinema for MFT Oxford Road hospital campus
The new partnership between Paramount Global and MediCinema, alongside the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and Manchester Foundation Trust Charity, will kickstart the conversion of an existing lecture theatre inside the Manchester Royal Infirmary into a state-of-the-art cinema.
Charlie takes on Lantern Walk to say thank you for her life-saving RMCH care
Young fundraiser Charlie Drinkwater to take on MFT Charity Lantern Walk to say thank you for her life-saving care
Frankie Crowther and her family are one of many taking part in Lantern Walk to say thank you for their care
Taking part in this year’s Lantern Walk to say thank you to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (RMCH) – part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) – are the parents of Francesca “Frankie” Crowther, Bethany and Jordan. 14-month-old Frankie was diagnosed in the womb with bladder exstrophy, a rare condition that affects roughly 1 in 40,000 children.
Jennie McAlpine and Mike Toolan at Wythenshawe Hospital Starlight Unit
Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine and Hits Radio DJ and presenter Mike Toolan brought some added stardust to Wythenshawe Hospital this week, as they made paper lanterns with young patients on the hospital’s Starlight Children’s Unit.
Charity-Funded Robot Will Transform Lung Cancer Checks
Anxious waits for a lung cancer diagnosis and treatment could soon be cut by months thanks to a robotic tool that lets doctors detect the disease in its earliest stages.
New Rooftop Playground Unveiled at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
The rooftop play area at our Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital has received an exciting new revamp thanks to our 2023 Christmas appeal.
The Club Helping To Beat Breast Cancer
In support of our Build to Beat Breast Cancer Appeal, we have launched our brand new The 100 Club, offering an exclusive membership for corporates and businesses.
Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital fundraiser takes on gruelling Peaks and Pedals Challenge to aid ‘£30k before 30’ fundraising target
Amy Warrener is aiming to take on Three Peaks Challenge AND cycle 720km between in under 72 hours
Middleton Dad takes on gruelling challenges to thank Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital for daughter’s cancer care
Paul Tierney to take on cycle ride to Blackpool and back to raise money for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and Ward 86
Event Volunteering with MFT Charity and SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK
We were thrilled to team up with the SUEZ to deliver exceptional engagement opportunities for our supporters at the 2024 Tour de Manc last month.
Manchester United star André Onana donates special gowns for surgery
Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana visited Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital earlier this month to meet United fans and donate special hospital gowns for patients to wear for surgery.
Fundraising group celebrated after 65 years
We were honoured to recognise The League of Friends of Wythenshawe Hospital for its extensive fundraising achievements with a celebratory plaque unveiled at a special ceremony at Wythenshawe Hospital.
From malaria to multi-marathon fundraising
Less than six months after being discharged, Prav is taking on a host of gruelling running challenges to raise money in aid of the hospital that saved his life.
Peninsula Group – A Four-year Strong Partnership
Now at the end of our partnership with Peninsula Group, we look back at how it started – with a £1million pledge for our iMRI Scanner Appeal in 2019 and how it continued to grow over five years into something so much more.
International Women’s Day 2024
Today is International Women’s Day – we’re celebrating some of our fantastic fundraisers who have made a huge difference for our family of hospitals.
Rare Disease Day 2024
There are 300 million people worldwide who are living with a rare disease. This #RareDiseaseDay, we wanted to spotlight some of the work being done right here in Manchester, within our Trust and share the importance of research for those living with a rare condition.
National Apprenticeship Week
For National Apprenticeship Week, Andrea tells us how a family tragedy inspired her career path – and encourage jobseekers to consider a breast screening career.
Luke and Lauren Celebrate 12 Months of Charity Challenges
Two of our nurses taking on 12 challenges for their hospitals are celebrating the end of their incredible year of fundraising.
Hughie and Freddie’s Milestone Week
Young fundraisers and best friends Hughie Higginson and Freddie Xavi melted the hearts of TV viewers and football fans recently with two incredible events.
Mum’s life saved by early mammogram – now she’s helping others with breast cancer appeal
NHS worker and mum Dawn Lomas shares her breast cancer story to help raise awareness of the Build to Beat Breast Cancer Appeal
Manchester Stars Bring Festive Cheer to Children’s Hospital
Celebrities visited Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital to hand out presents to poorly children.
Bethany’s Lantern Walk to say “thanks” to NHS Lifesavers who helped her walk again
Bethany Lee and her sister Jasmine have a very good reason for joining this year’s Lantern Walk…
National Academy Based in Manchester To Train a Generation of Breast Imaging Experts
Manchester will be at the heart of plans to build a National Breast Imaging Academy which will train 50 staff a year in breast imaging skills amidst workforce shortage
Hospital’s Play Appeal Passes Half-Way Line
Hughie & Freddie’s Play Appeal has passed the halfway mark after just two months. Now we’re on a mission to raise the remaining £133,000.
Best friends launch “Hughie and Freddie’s Play Appeal”
Best friends Hughie and Freddie have launched a new appeal to raise funds for the children’s hospital’s roof top play area.
Manchester Charity Dragon Boat Challenge 2023
Hundreds gathered for the second annual Manchester Charity Dragon Boat Challenge, with over £18,000 being raised for our Charity!
Great Manchester Run 2023
The Great Manchester Run is our favourite running event of the year, with so many of your coming out to support. The event brings a buzz to the city centre like no other – it simply has to be experienced.
Meet some of our inspiring Great Manchester Run supporters
Meet some of the inspiring people who are taking part in Great Manchester Run 2023.
Dragon Boat Event Raises Tens of Thousands for Manchester Hospitals
SUNSHINE and sequins were the order of the day at Sale Water Park as hundreds of rowers and spectators gathered for the second annual Manchester Charity Dragon Boat Challenge. The event, which took place on Sunday, 14th May, saw 42 teams taking part, including 18 boats raising money for Manchester Foundation Trust Charity
International Nurses Day – Kyle Carabini
For International Nurses Day we spoke to Kyle Carabini from Manchester Royal Infirmary.
International Day of the Midwife – Kate Needham
To mark International Day of the Midwife we spoke to Kate Needham, who has been working at Saint Mary’s Hospital as part of her placements.
Charity Announces Exciting new Fundraising Initiative for Businesses
Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity is excited to announce a new match-funding initiative to encourage businesses to maximise their fundraising efforts.
Two Nifty Nurses Take on 12 Challenges in 12 Months
Two nurses from the same NHS Trust are taking on 12 challenges in 12 months to raise money for their hospitals.
Luke’s 12 Challenges Takes Him Around Europe
Nurse Luke O’Hara, who helps some of the most seriously ill patients in the North West, is marking his 30th birthday by taking on a 12-month fundraising challenge to support his hospital.
Children’s Hospital Nurse Sets Herself Year-Long Charity Challenge
Paediatric nurse Lauren Baybutt is swapping her stethoscope for sweat bands as she takes on running and walking challenges to raise money for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.
International Women’s Day – Roxy Afzal
For International Women’s Day 2023 we spoke to Roxy Afzal, who came up with a unusual way to fundraise for our Charity.
International Women’s Day – Prof Charlotte Skitterall
For International Women’s Day 2023 we spoke to Group Chief Pharmacist Professor Charlotte Skitterall, who was recently awarded an MBE.
Trent’s Special Christmas Thanks to Life-Saving Children’s Hospital
A FAMILY-OF-SEVEN are looking forward to a special Christmas together this year, after a harrowing ordeal in 2021 which saw quick-thinking dad James giving CPR to his baby boy.
Peninsula Group’s Surprise £1million Fundraising Announcement will be “Making A Difference” at Children’s Hospital
GENEROUS supporters of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity made a surprise announcement today – pledging to donate £1million!
“The Hospital Staff were Amazing with our Brave Little Girl. Fundraising is our way of saying Thank You”
A MUCH-LOVED little girl who was feisty and fun to the very end continues to be an inspiration by helping other young children in hospital.
Hollyoaks Star Backs Charity’s Lantern Walk to Support Patients Like Her Son
Hollyoaks actress Kelly Condron has, for the first time, shared the story of her son’s hospital treatment, in the hopes it encourages families to sign up to our Lantern Walk event.
Hughie & Freddie Launch New Book: Friends Are Amazing
Fundraisers Hughie Higginson and Freddie Xavi have launched a new book, to teach children about friendship and raise even more money for our Charity.
Peninsula Group’s Final Push to raise £2million for Children’s Charity
Wonderful supporters from the corporate community are gearing up for the final push to reach their £2million fundraising goal.
Dad of “Warrior Princess” Raises £12,000 for Lifesaving Hospital
A dad-of-two is celebrating after raising more than £12,000 to say ‘thank you’ to the hospital that saved his daughter’s life.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Prof Rob Wynn
Professor Rob Wynn speaks about some of his work in paediatric cancer treatments for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Research and Innovation
Each September, clinicians and patients across the UK mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Research Nurse Amy Routledge has used the month to tell our supporters a little bit about the Research and Innovation work going on at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: John Kennerley
For Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, former Pendlebury patient John Kennerley talks about his memories of having leukaemia when he was younger.
Lincoln’s Legacy Will Continue to Help Poorly Children and Their Families
A little boy who passed away just after his second birthday is leaving behind a legacy that will continue to improve the lives of strangers for many years to come.
Game Your Way: George Sampson’s 24-hour Live Stream
George Sampson will swap the street dancing for the screen time as he takes on a 24-hour live gaming stream to raise funds for poorly children in Manchester.
Game Your Way: SON vs MUM
One’s a FIFA aficionado and console connoisseur, the other is a noob who remembers Tetris the first time round.
Fundraising Family are Guinness World Record Holders
A family in Bury are now officially Guinness World Record holders – thanks to a “magic zip” and an event dreamt up during lockdown.
Brothers Celebrate Double Milestone
Children are now enjoying a newly-revamped hospital playroom thanks to a Greater Manchester family.
Charitable Leo Wants To Help Other Children in Hospital
Leo White, who did a 1.5km challenge on his ‘robot leg’, has raised hundreds of pounds for our charity.
Stars line up for Charity Abseil
Will you be joining in our Humphrey’s Heroes Abseil? Here, TV stars tell us why they’re taking part this year…
Father’s Day: “I’m immensely proud of my kids”
To celebrate Father’s Day, this year we have spoken to fundraiser and dad-of-two Tom Finkill.
7 Fascinating Facts for Manchester Day
To help celebrate Manchester Day we’ve put together a few of our favourite facts from across our range of hospitals and services.
Fab At Forty – George’s 40th Birthday Challenge
FAST, fab and fit at forty – a clinical scientist is part-way through an epic challenge to clock up 1600km before his 40th birthday celebrations.
PixieBelle Wins Child of Courage Award
Patient and fundraiser PixieBelle Sykes has won a Pride of Manchester Award.
Wheelbarrow Coin Challenge Raises Thousands for Children’s Hospitals
A group of friends came up with a novel way of raising money for two children’s hospitals – pushing a wheelbarrow of coins 36 miles.
Arena Attack Survivor Freya’s Run on 5th Anniversary of Tragedy
Arena Attack survivor Freya Lewis will be running the Great Manchester Run 10K next month.
30 Miles Your Way: Meet Our Amazing NHS Nurses
Meet some of the nurses who inspired our 30 Miles Your Way challenge.
Mother’s Day: My Challenge to Help Breast Cancer Patients
A mother-of-two says her breast cancer scare has made her want to do more for the cause, choosing to fundraise for the Build To Beat Breast Cancer appeal as part of her 40th birthday celebrations.
Mother’s Day: “Their Smile and Love is The Best Present”
Mum Natasha Thomas tells us what she enjoys about spending Mother’s Day with her daughter Quinn.
Taylor is Helping Blind and Partially-Sighted Patients
A LITTLE lad who is blind in one eye is raising awareness of his condition while also giving back to the hospitals that treat him.
Railway Fun Day Postponed for Three Years Finally Back on Track
A POPULAR miniature railway which has faced floods, break-ins and lockdowns is finally able to host a fun day for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.
International Women’s Day: Our Interview with Dr Mayada Haydar
Dr Mayada Haydar talks about her work in breast imaging and the Build To Beat Breast Cancer appeal as part of International Women’s Day.
World Kidney Day: Two Generations of Transplants
Andrew Moorhouse tells the story of two generations of kidney transplants and why his mother chose to leave a donation to Manchester Royal Infirmary Charity in her Will
HRH The Princess Royal Opens Lifesaving Helipad
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal officially unveiled the helipad at Oxford Road Campus
My Family History Inspired My New Career
As part of National Apprenticeship Week we spoke to Andrea Jones about her passion for her role in breast imaging.
Hughie & Freddie: The 100KM Challenge
Be A Good Sport: The Man Behind Those Crazy Costumes
A hotdog, a Whoopee Cushion, an inflatable dinosaur and a cowboy all have one thing in common – and his name is Stuart Hall.
Be A Good Sport: Andy’s Motivation Behind His Incredible Fundraising
Be A Good Sport is back for 2022. Andy Smith tells us why he feels so passionate about supporting our Charity.
Be A Good Sport: My Little Girl Deserves All My Medals
Young patient PixieBelle has been the inspiration behind fundraising by the Sykes family and their friends. Here dad Andy tells their story.
Be A Good Sport: Jonny Hopes To Inspire Others
Jonny Davis shares his story about the Marathon Des Sables challenge and why he’s supporting Be A Good Sport.
Mum’s Charity Walk To Honour Baby Son
A BEREAVED mother will be making an emotional journey back to Manchester this weekend to remember her young baby who passed away.
Launch of £3.5M “Build to Beat Breast Cancer” Appeal
Manchester Foundation Trust Charity and Prevent Breast Cancer have teamed up to tackle the challenges facing the breast screening workforce, by launching the ‘Build To Beat Breast Cancer’ appeal for a new National Breast Imaging Academy training facility in south Manchester.
TV Star And Humphrey Bear Visit Teddy Toddle Winners
CHILDREN’S TV star Olivia Birchenough and charity mascot Humphrey Bear, delighted youngsters with a visit to their nursery this week.
100-mile Bike Ride For Wythenshawe Hospital Charity
A FORMER Army and police trainer who may only have a few years left to live is taking on a 100-mile cycle challenge for the hospital treating him.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – An Update From Rob Wynn
Professor Rob Wynn talks about some of his research for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Runner Thanks NHS Teams Who Saved His Life
A MARATHON runner says he was lucky to end up in hospital when he did, after his tonsilitis infection spread to his heart and caused it to start shutting down.
Become a Guinness World Record Holder…by Sitting on the Sofa!
QUIZ fans can be part of a Guinness World Record this summer – just by sitting on their sofa at home!
Maurice Watkins CBE – Charity Statement
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) Charity’s team is saddened to receive news of the death of our Charitable Fundraising Board Chairman Maurice Watkins CBE.
Andrew’s Marathon in Firefighter Uniform
A HELIPAD officer won’t be switching off from work when he takes on the Manchester Marathon – he’ll literally be carrying it with him.
“We Love Trafford Hospital” Page Set Up After Fire
Trafford General Hospital Charity has set up a JustGiving Page in response to the outpouring of support from members of public who asked how they could help after the recent fire.
Number of Mental Health First Aiders Doubles with NHS Charities Together Support
With the help and support of NHS Charities Together we’ve been able to train an additional 64 Mental Health First Aiders.
Drag Queens Take On “Dragseil” For Children’s Hospital
THEY might be accustomed to towering stilettos and gigantic wigs, but that’ll be nothing compared to the dizzying heights of the 19-storey abseil these Manchester drag queens are facing.
Barbecue Burn Inspires Fundraising Challenge
A YOUNG boy’s harrowing barbecue accident which left him temporarily unable to walk and in need of a skin graft has inspired a fundraising campaign.
Teen’s 10-Hour Sailing Challenge
A YOUNGSTER who loves nothing more than a trip out on the water will be taking on the biggest endurance challenge of her life this month.
Helipad Opens To Patients In Manchester
The first elevated helipad of its kind in the North West opens at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
EG Group Raises Over £81,000
EG Group has announced that it has raised over £81,000 for the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity to support the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.
Hospital Workers Take On Team Challenge
A GROUP of NHS workers have been clocking up the miles to raise funds for wellbeing projects at their hospital.
Manchester City Donate Hospital Gowns
Innovative new hospital gowns created from Manchester City shirts have been donated to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
Family’s Fundraising After Rare Tumour Diagnosis
AN ACTIVE 22-year-old was hooked up to a life-support machine after a “one in six million” rare diagnosis.
Small But Mighty…Quinn’s 30 Miles My Way Challenge
SHE may only be small, but feisty Quinn Stansfield is determined to walk a mile a day throughout April to raise funds for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.
George’s Marvellous Bracelets
A YOUNG fundraiser had blisters so bad he was admitted to the Burns Unit after a rare reaction to eye drops.
Rainbow Sleepsuit Raises Almost £10,000 For Charity
JoJo Maman Bébé have restocked their beautifully embroidered rainbow sleepsuit, which has already raised almost £10,000 for Manchester Foundation Trust Charity.
Video: Family Raise More Than £9,000 For Hospital That Saved Dad’s Life
A FATHER who came close to dying from Covid says he is “a lot better off in many ways” and is determined to live a healthier lifestyle after suffering from the virus. Watch his “thank you” video to staff here.
Brilliant Masks Launches Face Coverings Partnership With Charity
Brilliant Masks, whose Manchester made face-coverings are designed by doctors and tested to the highest industry and infection control standards, have partnered with Manchester Foundation Trust Charity to raise funds for regional hospitals.
Celebrities Wish NHS Staff Merry Christmas
VIDEO: Top Gear presenters Freddie Flintoff, Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness are just some of the famous faces who have wished staff at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust a Merry Christmas.
Charity Partners with EG Group for Exciting Children’s Hospital Renovation Project
AN EXCITING new long-term partnership launched today between EG Group and Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.
Nurses Raise Thousands For Their Patients
AS IF treating ill children wasn’t enough – a group of NHS nurses are going above and beyond to raise thousands of pounds for their young patients.
NHS Charities Together Support Patient and Staff Wellbeing
Thanks to NHS Charities Together we have been able to support patient and staff wellbeing across Manchester Foundation Trust. Their support is helping us to make a difference in many different, valuable ways.
A Safe Way To Remember Your Loved Ones In 2020
AN NHS scientist has found a fitting way to pay tribute to her mother – remembering her with a Charity walk at Dunham Massey.
Generous Donation Enables Arts and Wellbeing Centre
A STATE-OF-THE-ART arts and wellbeing centre will be set up in Manchester to support NHS staff in the city.
Patrons Max and Harvey’s Special School Visit
Charity Patrons Max and Harvey visit Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery for Be Seen In Green…or Blue!
Charity’s £100,000 Donation From Deliveroo
Deliveroo has announced that it has made a £100,000 donation to Manchester Foundation Trust Charity.
Charity Director Leaves After 17 Years
The Director of our Charity, who has been with the organisation since its inception, will be leaving her role for pastures new at the end of this month.
Rhodar’s Hands-On Help
Earlier this year, we were overwhelmed by the response when we asked businesses to donate items for wellbeing packs to give to our NHS staff. Inundated with tea and coffee, pyjamas, toiletries, food and treats worth £1.5m, we were then faced with the logistical challenge of how best to deal with the donations.
Auntie’s Fundraising For Miracle Baby Kayleigh
The auntie of a young baby who was operated on during her birth has fundraised for a Manchester hospital which helped save her niece’s life.
JoJo Maman Bébé Launch Rainbow Sleepsuit For Charity
JoJo Maman Bébé have today launched a beautifully embroidered rainbow sleepsuit, with all proceeds from sales of the sleepsuit going to our family of NHS charities in Manchester and Trafford.
Family Thanks Hospital Staff For Precious Time With Baby
A FAMILY who had to say goodbye to their baby at just five days old have thanked the staff who enabled the perfect farewell for him. **Please note this story contains details of a neonatal bereavement.**
Hospital Team Swaps Stethoscopes For Sweat Bands
I SAW IT FIRST Donate £135,000
Manchester based fashion e-tailer ISAWITFIRST.com have today announced that they have raised £135,000 for the NHS. ISAWITFIRST.com and Manchester Foundation Trust Charity have been working together since March to maximise the donations raised.
Farming Family Thank Hospital After Serious Burn
THE FAMILY of a farmhand who suffered 20% burns after a bonfire accident will be fundraising for the hospital which treated him.
Auntie’s Whacky Challenges For #72for72NHS
A FUNDRAISER has completed a month-long challenge which saw her being hit in the face with slices of cheese and sitting in an inflatable hammerhead shark full of beans.
Statement Regarding Blackbaud Data Breach
Manchester Foundation Trust Charity uses a Data Processor, Blackbaud, to manage our donor database and supporter communication systems. We are notifying you of a data breach which may have affected your personal data.
Charity Begins At Home For Fundraising Street
THEY say that “charity begins at home” and for this group of Lancashire fundraisers that’s certainly true! The residents of Valley Mill Lane in Bury have clubbed together to raise money for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity!
Video: Thank You for Business Support for Our NHS Staff
Miniature Old Trafford Could Be Yours!
Link Bridge to Life-saving Helipad Marks Major Milestone for Manchester Hospitals
Family’s Fundraising After Daughter’s Operation
Hollyoaks Star’s 50km Ultramarathon For Mental Health Unit
Hollyoaks actor Ashley Taylor Dawson, moved by the feedback he’s received after portraying a character with depression, is now fundraising for a mental health cause.
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Celebrity Quiz To Celebrate NHS Birthday
A CELEBRITY quiz packed full of famous faces will be part of the celebrations to mark the NHS’ 72nd Birthday. Click “read more” to sign up!
Children’s Delight At Present For ‘Being Good’ For Their NHS Parents
Excited children were able to take home a special present from nursery, thanks to a kind donation from Fairy Bricks.
Luxury self-care gifts are a big “Thank You” on Florence Nightingale’s 200th Birthday
Nurses working across Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust were given luxury self-care gifts supplied by The Hut Group’s lookfantastic.com brand today, to celebrate Florence Nightingale’s 200th Birthday.
NHS Charity T-shirts Launched By boohoo group
Everyone here at Manchester Foundation Trust Charity is excited to see new charity T-shirts and hoodies launch today. The range has been created by boohoo group, who wanted to show their support to key workers and NHS staff who are working hard during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Man Utd Great Evra Makes NHS Pledge
Former Manchester United player Patrice Evra has pledged to support NHS staff in Manchester in response to the the Covid-19 pandemic.
More than £500,000-worth of goods donated
Wellbeing packs distributed to MFT staff thanks to amazing donations from North West businesses
Thanks to the amazing charitable donations that local and national businesses have provided to Manchester Foundation Trust Charity, wellbeing packages have been produced for our hardworking and committed NHS Staff within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
Generous donors celebrate construction progress on state-of-the-art Helipad
Man Utd Women’s Star Jackie Groenen Celebrates Sporting Heroes
Andy Burnham To Run 10K For Charity
Andy Burnham, will be lacing up his trainers this Spring to raise money for Manchester Foundation Trust Charity.
Family Raise £200,000 For Transport Team
A FAMILY whose little girl was saved by an incredible team of NHS staff have raised a staggering £200,000 for charity.
Birthday Celebrations
Birthday Ball Raises £388,000 for iMRI Appeal
A staggering £388,825 was raised at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity’s 10th Birthday Ball on Saturday night – making a significant contribution to the iMRI Scanner Appeal.
Electric Cars Drive Children To Surgery
Young Fundraiser Climbs Scafell Pike
A YOUNG girl diagnosed with the unusually named “Morning Glory Syndrome” has climbed Scafell Pike for charity – just days before undergoing a major operation to save her sight.
An Exciting 2019 for Manchester Foundation Trust Charity
This year really is an exciting one for Manchester Foundation Trust Charity. Just this month, we were awarded Fundraising Charity of the Year at the Institute of Fundraising’s National Fundraising Awards 2019! We’re so proud of this incredible achievement.
Two Reasons to Celebrate for Manchester Foundation Trust Charity
Congratulations are rolling in to celebrate Manchester Foundation Trust Charity winning the coveted award for National Fundraising Charity of the Year.
Dad-of-Two’s Fundraising in Memory of Wife Rachel
Rachel Molloy was just 36 when she passed away at Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester last month. Within a few hours, her husband Nick went from being an excited daddy to a widower who faced losing his newborn daughter too.
Channel Your Inner Superhero
Humphrey’s Heroes abseil will see Ian Puleston-Davis descend the 19-storey Crowne Plaza Manchester to raise money for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.
New Helipad Will Soon Be Landing
Thanks to our amazing supporters, in 2016 we raised £3.9million to build a helipad on top of the Grafton Street car park on our central hospitals site.
“Super Eye” Girl’s Family in Great Manchester Run
Donor supports iMRI appeal in memory of wife
Bereaved husband takes on London Marathon
TV chef Gino D’Acampo Visits Starlight Patients
Inspirational Ella Wins Pride of Britain Award
Daughter’s Brain Tumour Inspires Family to Fundraise for Hospital
Theo Paphitis Crowns We Are Gntlmen Many Hands Winners
Helipad Appeal Update
Fundraising is ‘in the Bag’ for Linda
Family Fundraises for Hospital which Saved Daughter’s Life
Family’s Fundraising Hits Thousands
Dad Completes Epic Challenge to Fundraise for Children’s Hospital
Richard’s Mountainous Challenge for MRI
Great Wall of China Trek in Memory of Missed Grandad
Father and Daughter Taking on Charity Run to Say Thanks
Theo Paphitis Kick-Starts Many Hands Campaign
Gino D’Acampo Serves up Smiles to Patients
Dad Reaches for the Skies in Memory of Baby Daughter
East Lancashire Freemasons Make £50,000 Donation to Support Diabetes Care
Stars Get Festive at Carol Concert
Christmas Lunch Raises Thousands for Hospital’s Young Burns Patients
Help Children this Giving Tuesday
Gino D’Acampo Vows To Raise A Fantastico Amount of Money
We've Teamed up With Amazon Smile
Hospital Staff Celebrate New Partnership with Stagecoach
'Tis the Season for Christmas Carols
One Big Wish Christmas Appeal
Ruby’s Winning Christmas Cards to Raise Money for Charity
Clothes Aid to Collect for Children's Hospital
ANS Brave Gruelling Tough Mudder Challenge
Inspirational Youngsters Star in New Charity Film
Rochdale Best Friends to take part in Lantern Walk to give back to Hospital
Donation for Paediatric Emergency Department
Charity Merger
Mountainous Challenge in Memory of Gracie Jones
Bury Toddler to Help Light Up Heaton Park
N Brown Group Pledges £50k Towards Specialist Equipment
100 Mile Cycle in Memory of Kelly Brewster Aims to Raise £50K
Ella to Take on 10K For Her 10TH Birthday
American Rock Stars KISS Show Their Support
Swizzels Matlow Donate Love Hearts
Kind Hearted Seven-Year-Old to Climb Ben Nevis for Charity
Rochdale Teen is Going Green to Support Hospital Appeal
Morrisons Foundation donates £48,100
Volunteer Opportunities!
Gordon Burns to bring back Krypton Factor for Charity
Food Donations to the Hospital
Max and Harvey to Start Junior & Mini Great Manchester Run
Charity Receives Second Instalment of £250,000 Towards Lifesaving Helipad
Brooke's Barmy Army to hit Great Manchester Run
Brave Henri to Take Mini Manchester Run in His Stride
Firefighters to Run Half Marathon in Full Fire Kit
Hospital Nurses to Reach Dizzying Heights at 240ft Charity Abseil
Dad to Tackle 240ft Abseil to Raise Awareness of Brain Tumours
Inspirational Azeem urges people to join him in Great Manchester Run
Gingers Easter Egg Run
Steve Mycio Running Team
Duncan's Decade Marks Brain Tumour Anniversary
Racing Ace Meyrick Becomes Hospital Charity Patron
Charity Ball Raises Thousands for Specialist Equipment
Daughter inspires mother to take on Great Manchester Run
Superheroes Surprise Patients at Hospital Abseil
Children’s Cancer Nurse Taking on Superhero Challenge
Grand Christmas Raffle – Winner Revealed!
School Takes Part in Charity Advent Challenge in Loving Memory of Pupil
Stars get Festive at Charity Carols Concert
Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Celebrate Christmas with a Touch of Sparkle
Soap Stars Sprinkle Festive Cheer at the Children’s Hospital
Lancashire players visit to help spread festive cheer
Give the Gift of Play this Christmas Time
Family raises thousands in memory of brave Alfie
Scotland Rugby League support Children's Hospital in Four Nations
Teenagers are Busking for Bucks
Channel 5’s Milkshake Star lends her support to Charity Onesie Day
Vernon Kay Hosts Inaugural Fred and Mo Foundation Ball for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
We Did It – Target for Helipad Appeal Hit!
John Thomson Helps Make a Lotto Difference to Children’s Hospital
Poorly patients get special visit from USA Hip Hop Artist!
Russells Teamwork Raises £3k for Children’s Hospital
Family Fundraises for Hospitals which Saved their ‘Little Fighter’
Grace Gets in a Spin for Helipad Appeal
Children's Cancer Unit Transformed with Space Themed Make Over
Companies Pitch to Theo Paphitis at Many Hands Finale
We're Hiring
Volunteer to help raise funds for our Helipad Appeal
Charity Dinner Dance Raises Thousands
Manchester Town Hall Lights up Green!
Lucy Wears Green to Back Hospital’s Helipad Appeal
Young Patients ‘shake it up’ for Archie’s Milkshake competition
Research Facility Investigating the ‘Senses’ opens at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
Jodie Kidd Gets Revved Up for Big Charity Drive
Great Manchester Run – Tips
Your Child In Their Hands
Manchester Grammar School Staff go the Extra Mile for Charity
Archie's Foundation Launches and Supports Many Hands Campaign
Olympic Champion and RMCH help launch the Great Manchester Swim
Superhero Fundraisers Reach Dizzy New Heights at Charity Abseil
Corrie Stars Swap Cobbles for Manchester Streets
ForViva presents £22,000 cheque to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
Soap Stars to go 'over the edge' to help Children’s Hospital
Superhero Volunteers Needed
Savoo Shows its Support
Theo Paphitis helps Many Hands Campaign get off to a flying start
Alethea organises charity concert to raise funds for Children’s Hospital
Helipad Appeal Receives Million Pound Boost From Chancellor
Patient Storybook Launched to Help Children Give Feedback
Consultant and Patient duo to help push fundraising over £1million
Brave Josh to start Manchester’s weekend of running
Theo Paphitis Invites North West Businesses to Join Many Hands Fundraising Campaign
Volunteer Opportunities
Charity Winners Show Theo Paphitis Their Business
Humphrey’s Heroes Launched with Hospital Abseil
Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity Celebrate Christmas with a Touch of Sparkle
Coronation Street comes to the Children’s Hospital this Christmas Time
Limewood Christmas Lights Up for Helipad Appeal
Christmas Coffee Cup Designed by Poorly Patients
Stars of Coronation Street Light Up Royal Manchester Chidren’s Hospital
Christmas Appeal Launched
Cycling Sister Rallies Friends to Raise Thousands in Memory of her Brother
Great North West Truck Show Raises over £11,000 for Helipad Appeal
£1 Million Donation to the Helipad Appeal is Made
Patient Riley’s Man United Mascot Dream Comes True
Brooke Encourages Others to go the Mile she is Forbidden from doing
Isabella Rings End of Treatment Bell with Fundraising Family
Snooker Shaun’s Success Cues Generous Donation
Statement Regarding the Review of Fundraising Self-Regulation
Helipad Appeal Launched
Jennie McAlpine Visits Ward 84 for This Morning
Corrie’s Tina Launches Silent Spinathon
Professor Puts His Best Foot Forward at Great North Run
Grandmother Fundraises to Say Thank You to Galaxy House
Noah Beats the Bean Bath
We Won Gold at Dig the City!
Pupils Grow Goodies for Charity ‘Playful Garden’
Reverend’s Oar-some Charity Challenge
Be Seen In Green Day 2015
Charity Says Cheers to New Partnership with Hydes
Taylor’s Titanium Walk for Children’s Hospital
Ascot Ladies Day a Winner
One Year on Josh’s Family Knows What it Means to Wear Green
Trust Chairman Smashes Fundraising Target!
Great North West Truck Show Supports the Children’s Hospital
Luke Takes the Plunge at the Great North Swim
Whitworth Teen Knows What it Means to Wear Green
Cbeebies’ Alex joins the Great Manchester Run Boon Army
Generous Charlotte Holds 13th Birthday Party in Support of the Charity
Cycling Scientists to Pedal from Paris for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
Joseph’s 5km Before He’s 5 to Raise for Burns Unit
Money Raised from Junior and Mini Run to Fund Ward 84 Playroom
Paul to Grin and Bear it as Humphrey at Morrisons Great Manchester Run
Cubbin family join Moon Rise Run for their little superhero
Brave Ella to Start Mini Run Race to Mark Transplant Anniversary
Many Hands Finale Sees Companies Pitch to Former Dragon
Egg-stra Special Easter
Trust Chairman Joins Team Humphrey at Morrisons Great Manchester Run
Bents Blossom for RMCH
Corrie Star Brooke Joins Patient Charlotte ahead of the Moon Rise Run
Liam’s Pacific Pedal for Charlotte
Intern Opportunity
Clint Boon Announces his Army of Charity Runners for Great Manchester Run
City Stars bring Festive Cheer
Christmas Raffle Results
NCC Group Donates £50k!
Poorly Patients Cheered Up by Charity Christmas Elf Angela
Kids’ Hospital at Christmas
Jenny’s Pennies Enters the Thousands!
The Magician Shaun Murphy Pots for Pounds
Christmas on Ward 84
We’ve teamed up with Combined Charities Christmas Cards
Standish Dad’s 100 Miles for Brave Daisy
Companies Take to the Road in Big Charity Drive
Watch City take on United
Michelle Keegan Joins Team Humphrey
The Charity Team is Moving
Z Company First Fusiliers Show their Support
Jack Jumps Again for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
Westfield Health donation helps young hospital patients in Manchester
Rugby’s Danny Cipriani Opens Children’s Rehabilitation Centre
A Ride for Adam’s Pedal Power Against the Elements
Jason Done Takes the Plunge at the Great Manchester Swim
Hilton Smythe’s Green Goblins Get Involved in Be Seen in Green Day
Humphrey’s Holiday
Hollyoaks’ Star Ashley Taylor Dawson Waltzes in to Thank Pupils and Staff
Soap star lends his support to Be Seen In Green Day
Shakespearean Roof Garden for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
Five Years of the Children’s Hospital
New Arrival at the Children’s Hospital
Rebecca Adlington helps TV star prepare to take the plunge at the Great Manchester Swim
Radiology Department Seeing Stars Thanks to Thomas Cook Children’s Charity
Brave Charlie Starts off Manchester’s Great Weekend of Running
Neville Hits 1000 in Great Manchester Run for Children’s Hospital
New Ambassador Announced
Jack’s Marathon Jump for the Children’s Hospital
Pop the Kettle on for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity’s Big T-Break Week
I’m a Little Teapot…
Hale Mother Lends Celebrity Spice to Hospital’s Fundraising
New Partnership with Original Giving Announced
Fundraising Target Smashed as Stars Come Out at Discovery Ball
Children’s Hospital Seeing ’Stars’ as Headline Act for Ball Announced
Christmas Cheer
Raffle Winners Announced
Father Christmas Flies in with the RAF
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas….
Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity Chosen as Nominated Charity for Bupa Great Manchester Run 2014
Richard and Judy to Host Discovery Ball
Cabbage Patch Kids Welcome Special Guest for PJ Day
Schools Support
Lead Local Charities Announced for ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon 2014
Orly’s Magic
Declan Marks Ten years of treatment with fundraising Decathlon
Harley Lane Wins Pride of Britain Award
Manchester Evening News Wish Campaign
Family run for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and the little boy with the Angel’s smile
Congratulations Charlotte Jones
Laura Wolfe Becomes Ambassador
Alkrington pupils’ champion fundraising
Olympic Champion, Rebecca Adlington Visits Hospital
Snooker Star Shaun Murphy Visits RMCH
Chairman Maurice Watkins receives North West Pride award
Cycling Champion Manning Puts in Marathon Effort for RMCH
