East Cheshire NHS Trust Charitable Fund
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eastcheshirenhscharity.orgAbout East Cheshire NHS Trust Charitable Fund
East Cheshire NHS Trust Charitable Fund is the official charity of East Cheshire NHS Trust, operating as an umbrella for over 80 sub-funds. It was established to relieve sickness and promote health among patients, families, carers, and staff within the Trust's catchment. The Fund emphasises patient-centred care, addressing health inequalities, building community partnerships, and supporting workforce wellbeing. The Trust acts as corporate trustee, stewarding donations with rigorous due diligence to ensure alignment with NHS priorities and donor intent. Distinctively, the Fund is deeply integrated with the NHS, offering flexible, need-responsive enhancements that go beyond statutory funding. It supports a wide range of initiatives, from patient welfare and specialist equipment to staff development and health promotion.
What East Cheshire NHS Trust Charitable Fund funds
The Fund supports health and education causes within the East Cheshire NHS Trust catchment. It enhances patient welfare through homely environments and specialist equipment, and funds programmes such as hospital@home, pulmonary rehabilitation, and long COVID services. Staff development is supported via training centres and wellbeing initiatives. The Fund also invests in health promotion with community partners and capital enhancements for cancer care, palliative services, cardiac rehabilitation, and neuro-rehabilitation. All funding is directed to services provided by Macclesfield District General Hospital and community services across East Cheshire. The Fund focuses on enhancements that national medical charities cannot provide, ensuring local, need-responsive support.
Who can apply
The Fund benefits patients, families, carers, and staff of East Cheshire NHS Trust. It also works with community partners on health promotion initiatives. However, the Fund does not accept unsolicited applications from external organisations. Funding is allocated internally to enhance NHS services, so eligibility is determined by the Trust's own priorities and the needs of its catchment. There are no external income or size criteria because applications are not open to outside entities. The Fund's support is directed to those served by Macclesfield District General Hospital and community services across East Cheshire.
What East Cheshire NHS Trust Charitable Fund doesn't fund
The Fund excludes statutory clinical costs and core NHS-funded activities. It does not accept unsolicited applications from external organisations. Funding is reserved for enhancements that go beyond what the NHS is required to provide, ensuring donations add value to patient and staff experience.
How they like to fund
Funding is allocated internally through staff and department requests, reviewed by fund holders and the Charitable Funds Committee. The Fund does not accept unsolicited applications; it works by invitation and internal process. It provides flexible, need-responsive enhancements, from small equipment to larger infrastructure projects, all aligned with NHS priorities and donor intent. The Fund is deeply integrated with the Trust, ensuring donations are stewarded with rigorous due diligence.
How much does East Cheshire NHS Trust Charitable Fund give?
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How to apply to East Cheshire NHS Trust Charitable Fund
East Cheshire NHS Trust Charitable Fund does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does East Cheshire NHS Trust Charitable Fund provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact East Cheshire NHS Trust Charitable Fund directly for current funding levels.
Where does East Cheshire NHS Trust Charitable Fund fund charities?
East Cheshire NHS Trust Charitable Fund funds charities operating in the UK.
Does East Cheshire NHS Trust Charitable Fund accept unsolicited applications?
East Cheshire NHS Trust Charitable Fund does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from East Cheshire NHS Trust Charitable Fund?
East Cheshire NHS Trust Charitable Fund does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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