St George's Hospital Charity

St George's Hospital Charity (charity number 1171195) is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to supporting St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in delivering exceptional care to patients. The charity focuses on raising funds and providing grants to enhance hospital facilities, acquire medical equipment, enable pioneering research, and support a variety of arts and wellbeing activities within the hospital environment.

Purpose and Activities

The charity’s primary mission is to improve patient care and the hospital experience by funding projects that uplift the treatment environment and advance medical research. This includes:

• Enhancing hospital infrastructure and facilities
• Supplying essential and advanced medical equipment
• Supporting groundbreaking research initiatives aimed at improving healthcare outcomes
• Funding arts and cultural programs to positively impact patient wellbeing and recovery

By doing so, St George's Hospital Charity helps to create an environment where patients receive the best possible care and support during their treatment journey.

Relationship with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

St George’s Hospital Charity works closely with the St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, acting as a vital partner that funds and facilitates numerous projects and initiatives that the NHS trust might otherwise be unable to support fully through public funds alone. This partnership ensures that the trust can continue to innovate and enhance the services it offers to its patients.

Community and Support

The charity is part of a broader ecosystem of charitable organisations associated with St George’s Hospital, all contributing in diverse ways to support patients, staff, and their families. It complements the work of other affiliated charities such as Friends of St George’s Hospital and various patient associations.

Governance and Funding

As a registered charity, St George's Hospital Charity operates under charity laws and regulations, maintaining transparency and accountability in applying donations and fundraising proceeds. The funds raised come from public donations, fundraising events, grants, and partnerships with individuals and organisations committed to improving healthcare at St George’s Hospital.

This charitable organisation plays a crucial role in fostering healthcare innovation and patient care excellence within one of London’s leading hospital trusts.

[1] https://www.stgeorgeshospitalcharity.org.uk [2] https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/about/charities/st-georges-hospital-charity/ [3] https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/about/charities/ [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5086985 [5] https://www.friendsofstgeorgeshospital.org.uk