Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity
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- Where they fund
- Lancashire, Chorley and South Ribble, Preston
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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lthcharity.org.ukAbout Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity is the NHS-affiliated charity for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, covering Chorley and South Ribble and Royal Preston Hospitals. Established to fund care that goes “above and beyond” NHS core services, its mission is to provide state-of-the-art equipment, improved facilities, specialist training, clinical research advances, and comforts for patients, families, and staff. Rooted in local healthcare improvement, it emphasises additionality, delivering optimal impact through innovative, staff-led projects that boost patient experiences and staff wellbeing, often via restricted funds such as the Baby Beat Appeal for maternity and neonatal care.
What Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity funds
The charity supports cause areas including elderly and dementia care, bereavement support, paediatrics, rehabilitation, and environmental enhancements. Funding covers non-clinical items, small equipment, and one-off improvements that benefit current and future patients within the Trust. Projects are typically staff-led and focused on direct departmental needs, with examples including craft materials, mobility aids, ward equipment, toys, murals, and upgraded facilities. All funded work must take place on Trust sites in Lancashire.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants include Trust staff (with manager approval), patients, and the public, who can apply via the Governors Charitable Fund. External charities are welcome only if they demonstrate a direct partnership with the Trust. There are no income or size restrictions specified for applicants. The charity prioritises projects that serve patients, families, and staff within the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust area.
What Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity doesn't fund
The charity does not fund statutory NHS provisions, clinical costs, core funding, or projects unconnected to the Trust. It also excludes non-clinical items that fall outside its remit of enhancing patient care and staff wellbeing.
How they like to fund
Grants are small and item-specific, awarded on a rolling basis. The charity offers one-off improvements and supports non-clinical items and small equipment. It welcomes unsolicited applications from eligible applicants, and funding is often delivered through donor-restricted sub-funds like the Baby Beat Appeal.
How much does Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity give?
Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.
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How to apply to Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity takes applications via email application.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity directly for current funding levels.
Where does Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity fund charities?
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity funds charities operating in Lancashire, Chorley and South Ribble, Preston.
Does Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity accept unsolicited applications?
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity?
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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