Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Charitable Fund
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- Typical grants
- From £20,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
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rjah.nhs.ukAbout Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Charitable Fund
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Charitable Fund was established in 1996 to support the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Oswestry, Shropshire. Its mission is to enhance NHS services for patients, families, carers, and staff beyond statutory funding, with a focus on improving patient care, staff welfare, and the hospital environment. Guided by values of public benefit, donor intent, and inclusivity, the fund works closely with the Trust to address both strategic ambitions and immediate needs. The fund supports medical research, equipment, building refurbishments, staff training, patient comfort items, rehabilitation activities, and welfare initiatives, all exclusively for the hospital's orthopaedic services. Beneficiaries are NHS patients, their families and carers, and hospital staff. Grants are channelled internally to the Trust and its partners to deliver tangible improvements in care quality and facilities. A distinctive feature is that the fund does not accept unsolicited applications from external entities. Funding decisions are made internally in close alignment with the hospital's priorities.
What Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Charitable Fund funds
The fund prioritises medical research, new equipment, building refurbishments, staff training and education, patient comfort items, rehabilitation activities, and welfare initiatives. All supported work is exclusively for the orthopaedic services provided by the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital in Oswestry, Shropshire. The fund supports both large-scale ambitions and immediate needs within the hospital. Grants are channelled to the Trust and its partners for tangible enhancements in care quality and facilities. The fund does not support projects outside the hospital's orthopaedic remit or beyond its geographic location.
Who can apply
The fund does not accept unsolicited applications from external entities. Funding is directed internally to the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and its partners. Beneficiaries are NHS patients, their families and carers, and hospital staff. There are no income or size restrictions for eligible projects, but they must directly connect to the hospital's orthopaedic services. The fund is inclusive and welcomes support for all regardless of background. Independent charities or organisations not linked to the hospital are not eligible.
What Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Charitable Fund doesn't fund
The fund excludes core costs, unrestricted needs, and any projects that fall outside the hospital's orthopaedic remit or geographic location. It also does not support independent charities or non-hospital initiatives.
How they like to fund
The fund operates through internal governance, with funding decisions made in close alignment with the hospital's priorities. It does not accept unsolicited applications from external entities. Grants are channelled internally to the Trust and its partners to support both large-scale ambitions and immediate needs. The fund does not run open calls or public application rounds.
How much does Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Charitable Fund 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 Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Charitable Fund
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Charitable Fund does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Charitable Fund provide?
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Charitable Fund typically provides grants from £20,000.
Where does Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Charitable Fund fund charities?
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Charitable Fund funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Charitable Fund accept unsolicited applications?
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Charitable Fund does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Charitable Fund?
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Charitable Fund 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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