Leicester Hospitals Charity
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £750,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
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leicesterhospitalscharity.org.ukAbout Leicester Hospitals Charity
Leicester Hospitals Charity is the official charity of the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, supporting Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital, and Glenfield Hospital. Established as a corporate trustee with the Trust, its mission is to enhance patient care, staff wellbeing, and community health across Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, and surrounding areas. The Charity funds work that goes beyond NHS core resources, guided by values of service excellence, partnership, compassion, and community impact. It invests in projects aligned with the Trust's strategic goals of high-quality care, excellent workplaces, research and education excellence, and innovative partnerships. Funding is directed to areas such as specialist equipment, capital developments, patient and staff wellbeing, medical research, clinical education, and environmental enhancements, reflecting a collaborative and responsive funding approach.
What Leicester Hospitals Charity funds
The Charity funds a broad range of work that enhances patient care, staff wellbeing, and community health across Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, and surrounding areas. Supported projects include specialist equipment such as robotic surgery tools, capital developments like rehabilitation gardens and ITU expansions, patient and staff wellbeing initiatives, medical research and clinical education, and environmental enhancements to hospital settings. These investments align with the Trust's strategic goals, covering health, education, and environment themes. The Charity primarily supports projects within the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, focusing on work that goes beyond what NHS core resources can provide, thereby improving facilities, staff support, and research outcomes for the wider community.
Who can apply
Funding is primarily available to internal teams within the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, including those working at Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital, and Glenfield Hospital. Closely aligned NHS partners may also be considered. Beneficiaries include UHL patients of all ages, their families and carers, NHS staff, and the wider community through improved facilities and research outcomes. The Charity does not accept unsolicited applications from external charities or organisations outside the UHL network. There are no religious restrictions, and eligibility is based on alignment with the Trust's strategic priorities and the Charity's mission.
What Leicester Hospitals Charity doesn't fund
The Charity does not fund core costs, unrestricted external funding, or projects that fall outside the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. It also does not accept unsolicited applications from external charities or organisations, meaning funding is directed only to internal UHL teams or closely aligned NHS partners. This ensures all supported work directly contributes to enhancing patient care, staff wellbeing, and community health within the Trust's remit.
How they like to fund
Leicester Hospitals Charity adopts a collaborative and responsive funding strategy, working closely with the Trust to identify and fill essential gaps. It offers donors the flexibility to support targeted wards or departments while ensuring overall alignment with hospital priorities. The Charity funds projects that go beyond NHS core resources, focusing on capital developments, equipment, and initiatives that directly benefit patients, staff, and the wider community. It does not accept unsolicited applications; instead, funding is directed internally or through closely aligned partnerships, based on the Trust's strategic goals.
How much does Leicester Hospitals Charity give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
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Good to know
How to apply to Leicester Hospitals Charity
Leicester Hospitals Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Leicester Hospitals Charity provide?
Leicester Hospitals Charity typically provides grants of £5,000 - £750,000.
Where does Leicester Hospitals Charity fund charities?
Leicester Hospitals Charity funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Leicester Hospitals Charity accept unsolicited applications?
Leicester Hospitals Charity does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Leicester Hospitals Charity?
Leicester Hospitals Charity 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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