University Hospitals of North Midlands Charity
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £100,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
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uhnmcharity.org.ukAbout University Hospitals of North Midlands Charity
University Hospitals of North Midlands Charity is the official charity for the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, supporting Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford. Rooted in community gratitude, its core values—compassion, partnership, accountability, innovation, and clinical excellence—drive targeted investments that enhance patient care, staff wellbeing, and hospital services beyond NHS statutory funding. The charity focuses on filling gaps in acute care, including cancer, trauma, cardiothoracic surgery, and intensive care, with a vision to make UHNM a leading teaching hospital.
What University Hospitals of North Midlands Charity funds
The charity funds hospital-based innovations such as state-of-the-art medical equipment, advanced diagnostics, research infrastructure including NIHR centres, and paediatric and adult comforts for patients and families. Community-linked initiatives like the Keep Warm, Keep Well programme address fuel poverty for vulnerable discharged patients. All supported work relates directly to UHNM operations across Staffordshire, primarily at Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital, covering acute care areas such as cancer, trauma, cardiothoracic surgery, and intensive care.
Who can apply
Eligibility is limited to Staffordshire-based projects with a direct link to UHNM operations. Priority goes to internal Trust departments, clinicians, and strategic partners. External charities rarely qualify unless they collaborate with the hospital. Beneficiaries are primarily UHNM patients, families, and staff, with extensions to Staffordshire communities affected by health inequalities tied to hospital services. No organisation size or income rules apply.
What University Hospitals of North Midlands Charity doesn't fund
The charity excludes core NHS statutory funding, unrestricted general support, and any activities unrelated to UHNM operations. Projects lacking a direct hospital link or duplicating existing NHS provision are not supported.
How they like to fund
Funding decisions are made by trustees in an ad hoc manner, aligned with Trust priorities. The charity does not accept unsolicited applications; it works by invitation and partnership with internal departments and strategic collaborators. Grants can support capital equipment, revenue costs, or project expenses.
How much does University Hospitals of North Midlands 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 University Hospitals of North Midlands Charity
University Hospitals of North Midlands 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.
What you can do here
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does University Hospitals of North Midlands Charity provide?
University Hospitals of North Midlands Charity typically provides grants of £5,000 - £100,000.
Where does University Hospitals of North Midlands Charity fund charities?
University Hospitals of North Midlands Charity funds charities operating in the UK.
Does University Hospitals of North Midlands Charity accept unsolicited applications?
University Hospitals of North Midlands Charity does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from University Hospitals of North Midlands Charity?
University Hospitals of North Midlands 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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