Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Charitable Funds

The charitable funds support projects that directly improve patient outcomes and staff experience across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. They fund environmental improvements such as sensory gardens, therapeutic spaces, and wellbeing infrastructure for staff. They also back pilot innovations and initiatives that add value to existing NHS services. Their cause areas span mental health, learning disabilities, community hospitals, children's services, dental, sexual health, and physical care. All funded work must benefit patients, service users, families, or staff within the Trust's geographic remit.

Registered charities, community groups, and other organisations that serve the Trust's patients, staff, or communities in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are eligible to apply. The funds prioritise projects that directly benefit those using or working within the Trust's services. Applicants should demonstrate a clear connection to the local area and a focus on adding value beyond statutory provision. There is no religious restriction on who can apply.

The charitable funds do not support core statutory services, salaries, or any existing NHS provision. They also do not fund activities or projects that take place outside Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Grants are never used to substitute public funding, ensuring every award adds genuine extra value.

The funds provide grants for one-off projects and initiatives that enhance patient and staff experience. They focus on incremental improvements and pilot innovations rather than ongoing core costs. All funding is directed towards work that adds value beyond what the NHS already provides. The funds welcome approaches from organisations and groups within the Trust's communities.