Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund and Other Related Charities

The charity supports capital projects such as advanced diagnostics, cancer radiotherapy expansions, and paediatric innovations. It also funds staff welfare initiatives, education grants, and linked medical research. Work is directed to hospital sites and partnerships within the Trust's integrated services, covering Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset, and neighbouring counties. Specific themes include health, youth, and education, with a focus on enhancing environments, diagnostics, and care quality for patients, especially children, newborns, and those with cancer or emergency needs.

Funding is directed to internal NHS departments and existing partner organisations within the Trust's network. Beneficiaries include patients (particularly children, newborns, cancer patients, and emergency cases), families, and hospital staff. The charity prioritises projects that align with the Trust's strategic goals and demonstrate measurable improvements. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; external organisations must first contact the team to discuss potential partnerships. There is no religious restriction.

The charity excludes core NHS costs, general operational expenses, and unrestricted external grants. It does not fund projects outside its geographic area or those not directly linked to the Trust's services. Funding is strictly additional to statutory NHS budgets.

The charity funds specific capital projects, equipment, research, and staff development through a partnership approach. It does not accept unsolicited applications; instead, it works by invitation or through existing relationships. Funding is typically one-off for defined projects and appeals, with a focus on tangible, evidence-based impacts. The charity is deeply integrated with the NHS Trust, ensuring additionality to public funding.