My Wish Charity
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- Typical grants
- £500 – £25,000
- Applications
- Existing partners only
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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mywishcharity.co.ukAbout My Wish Charity
My WiSH Charity is the official NHS charity for the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, established in 1995 by consolidating 91 endowment funds. Its mission is to provide 'extras' beyond statutory NHS funding, enhancing patient care, comforts, and staff wellbeing at West Suffolk Hospital, Newmarket Community Hospital, and Suffolk community services. The charity operates through a corporate trustee model led by the Trust Board, guided by values of community involvement and donor gratitude. It focuses on modern technology, equipment, improved environments, and initiatives that boost patient experiences, family support, and staff welfare. Distinctively hyper-local and deeply integrated with the NHS Trust, My WiSH Charity directs funding to Trust-associated departments, teams, or partner projects in West Suffolk and contiguous areas only.
What My Wish Charity funds
My WiSH Charity funds diverse themes including acute and community healthcare, end-of-life care, children and young people's services, staff wellbeing projects, medical innovations, and environmental upgrades such as sensory rooms and gardens. They support ward-specific improvements like monitoring equipment, specialist beds, bereavement resources, and maternity enhancements. The charity also funds initiatives that enhance patient comfort and dignity, as well as family support services. All funding is directed to projects within the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust's footprint, covering West Suffolk Hospital, Newmarket Community Hospital, and Suffolk community services.
Who can apply
My WiSH Charity does not accept unsolicited applications from external organisations. Funding is directed to Trust-associated departments, teams, or partner projects within the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust's footprint. Beneficiaries encompass all patient ages, families, carers, and NHS staff within the Trust's area. The charity supports ward-specific improvements and initiatives tied to internal needs or fundraising appeals. There are no geographic, income, entity, or religious restrictions beyond the requirement that projects are connected to the Trust.
What My Wish Charity doesn't fund
My WiSH Charity does not fund core NHS costs, salaries, unrestricted support, or activities outside the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust's footprint. They also do not accept unsolicited applications from external organisations; funding is exclusively directed to Trust-associated departments, teams, or partner projects.
How they like to fund
My WiSH Charity funds project, capital, or wellbeing enhancements, typically through one-off grants. They work by invitation or through internal processes, not accepting unsolicited applications from external organisations. Funding is directed to Trust-associated departments, teams, or partner projects, with a focus on tangible, sustainable impacts on Suffolk healthcare.
How much does My Wish 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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How to apply to My Wish Charity
My Wish 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 rolling (no fixed deadline).
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with My Wish Charity.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does My Wish Charity provide?
My Wish Charity typically provides grants of £500 - £25,000.
Where does My Wish Charity fund charities?
My Wish Charity funds charities operating in the UK.
Does My Wish Charity accept unsolicited applications?
My Wish Charity does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from My Wish Charity?
My Wish 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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