University Hospitals Birmingham Charity
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hospitalcharity.orgAbout University Hospitals Birmingham Charity
University Hospitals Birmingham Charity is the official charity supporting University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust. It acts as an umbrella for Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Charity, Heartlands Hospital Charity, Good Hope Hospital Charity, and Solihull Hospital Charity, and also operates Fisher House for military patients. Established to provide enhancements beyond NHS statutory funding, its mission centres on improving patient, family, and staff experiences through compassion, excellence, and innovation, with guiding principles of well-being, dignity, and transformative impact. The charity responds rapidly to emergent needs, funding hospital-led initiatives that make a tangible difference to care and recovery.
What University Hospitals Birmingham Charity funds
The charity funds a broad range of hospital-led initiatives across critical care, health inequalities, and research into cancer, neurology, transplantation, and rare diseases. It supports state-of-the-art equipment, ward refurbishments, peaceful gardens, mental health spaces, and anxiety-reducing activities for children and adults. Beneficiaries include premature babies, military families, older adults, and staff. Notable projects include renal and transplant research, specialist diagnostic centres in deprived areas, and rehabilitation for community integration. All funding is strictly limited to the four hospitals in Birmingham and the West Midlands: Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands, Good Hope, and Solihull, as well as Fisher House.
Who can apply
Funding is available exclusively to staff working within the four specified hospitals in Birmingham and the West Midlands, and at Fisher House. External charities or organisations are not eligible unless they are partnering directly with Trust staff. The charity supports a wide range of beneficiaries including premature babies, military families, older adults, young people, and staff themselves. There are no income thresholds or religious restrictions; the charity is open to all staff-led initiatives that align with its mission.
What University Hospitals Birmingham Charity doesn't fund
The charity does not fund core costs or unrestricted external funding. Projects must be based within the four hospitals or Fisher House; initiatives outside these settings are not supported. External organisations cannot apply directly unless they are working in partnership with Trust staff.
How they like to fund
The charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is directed through hospital staff, who initiate proposals for projects that meet emergent needs. The charity champions donor-led, flexible funding, supporting both small-scale improvements and major capital, equipment, or research initiatives. External organisations can only receive funding if they partner directly with Trust staff.
How much does University Hospitals Birmingham Charity give?
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How to apply to University Hospitals Birmingham Charity
University Hospitals Birmingham Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does University Hospitals Birmingham Charity provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact University Hospitals Birmingham Charity directly for current funding levels.
Where does University Hospitals Birmingham Charity fund charities?
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Does University Hospitals Birmingham Charity accept unsolicited applications?
University Hospitals Birmingham Charity does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from University Hospitals Birmingham Charity?
University Hospitals Birmingham 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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