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  • Because of Play: Creating moments that matter at Leeds Children's Hospital

    Because of Play: Creating moments that matter at Leeds Children's Hospital

    Thanks to your generosity, there are now 42 Play staff working across Leeds Children’s Hospital, supporting hundreds of seriously ill children and their families. Read more

  • Robin's Story | The Play Team at Leeds Children's Hospital

    Robin's Story | The Play Team at Leeds Children's Hospital

    Discover 2-year old Robin's incredible journey at Leeds Children's Hospital. Learn how the Play Team transformed his experience during a challenging time. Read more

  • Together Newsletter: Spring 2026

    Together Newsletter: Spring 2026

    Discover inspiring stories from Leeds Hospitals Charity, including the Cancer Appeal, play support, and the Rob Burrow Centre for MND. Read more

  • From hospital hope to high street help: Leeds Hospitals Charity opens Morley shop with a purpose

    From hospital hope to high street help: Leeds Hospitals Charity opens Morley shop with a purpose

    A new Leeds Hospitals Charity shop on Morley high street will help ensure more families like Vicki’s receive the best possible care. Read more

  • Because of Play: Creating moments that matter at Leeds Children's Hospital
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  • Together Newsletter: Spring 2026
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Because of Play: Creating moments that matter at Leeds Children's Hospital

Because of Play: Creating moments that matter at Leeds Children's Hospital

Thanks to your generosity, there are now 42 Play staff working across Leeds Children’s Hospital, supporting hundreds of seriously ill children and their families. Read more

Published: 18th June, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

Robin's Story | The Play Team at Leeds Children's Hospital

Robin's Story | The Play Team at Leeds Children's Hospital

Discover 2-year old Robin's incredible journey at Leeds Children's Hospital. Learn how the Play Team transformed his experience during a challenging time. Read more

Published: 22nd May, 2026

Author: Andy Roberts

Together Newsletter: Spring 2026

Together Newsletter: Spring 2026

Discover inspiring stories from Leeds Hospitals Charity, including the Cancer Appeal, play support, and the Rob Burrow Centre for MND. Read more

Published: 30th April, 2026

Author: Andy Roberts

From hospital hope to high street help: Leeds Hospitals Charity opens Morley shop with a purpose

From hospital hope to high street help: Leeds Hospitals Charity opens Morley shop with a purpose

A new Leeds Hospitals Charity shop on Morley high street will help ensure more families like Vicki’s receive the best possible care. Read more

Published: 19th March, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

Leeds family makes festive donation in memory of sons to support the Play Team at Leeds Children’s Hospital

Leeds family makes festive donation in memory of sons to support the Play Team at Leeds Children’s Hospital

In memory of their two sons, the family have chosen to donate to Leeds Hospitals Charity to support the Play Service at Leeds Children's Hospital. Read more

Published: 23rd December, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Thank You for Making a Difference: Welcoming Mark, New Clinical Trials Coordinator

Thank You for Making a Difference: Welcoming Mark, New Clinical Trials Coordinator

Mark’s role, funded entirely by charitable donations, is dedicated to helping children living with rare neuromuscular conditions access the latest research. Read more

Published: 12th November, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

250,000th teddy bear distributed to children in hospitals across Yorkshire

250,000th teddy bear distributed to children in hospitals across Yorkshire

TLC is a way of providing much-needed comfort for young patients at a time of enormous anxiety, helping to improve their hospital experience. Every child that receives a teddy gets to take it home. Read more

Published: 29th October, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

In Memory of Frankie: A Family’s Journey Through Baby Loss

In Memory of Frankie: A Family’s Journey Through Baby Loss

Through their experience, they’ve found ways to honour Frankie’s memory and support other families facing similar journeys by raising over £34,000 to support the unit that cared for them. Read more

Published: 15th October, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Reggie's Story | The Play Team at Leeds Children's Hospital

Reggie's Story | The Play Team at Leeds Children's Hospital

Reggie has had several hospitals stays on different wards. And every time, the Play Team has been there. Read more

Published: 15th October, 2025

Updated: 16th April, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

A brighter smile: How your donations are enabling children with additional needs to have urgent dental care

A brighter smile: How your donations are enabling children with additional needs to have urgent dental care

This innovative project aims to transform the hospital experience for these children by addressing some of the challenges these patients may face coming in for treatment. Read more

Published: 13th October, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Together Newsletter: Autumn 2025

Together Newsletter: Autumn 2025

Discover how your support enables tattoo-less radiotherapy, tributes to a charity legend, and updates on life-changing projects at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Read more

Published: 22nd September, 2025

Author: Andy Roberts

Corporate Partnerships: Summer Update 2025

Corporate Partnerships: Summer Update 2025

How our corporate supporters have gone the extra mile this summer Read more

Published: 22nd July, 2025

Updated: 28th July, 2025

Author: Andy Roberts

Charities donate over £300k to fund cutting-edge research at Leeds Children’s Neuromuscular service

Charities donate over £300k to fund cutting-edge research at Leeds Children’s Neuromuscular service

The service currently looks after nearly 500 children with neuromuscular conditions from across the Yorkshire region like 11-year-old Austin who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Read more

Published: 15th July, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Mia's Story: Beads of Courage

Mia's Story: Beads of Courage

Thanks to fundraising efforts earlier this year, some of the hospitals smallest babies like Mia are benefitting from Beads of Courage. Read more

Published: 17th June, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Bright new chairs bring comfort and colour to dialysis patients at Leeds Children’s Hospital

Bright new chairs bring comfort and colour to dialysis patients at Leeds Children’s Hospital

MedEquip4Kids have purchased four new chairs for the dialysis unit at Leeds Children’s Hospital. Read more

Published: 17th June, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Corporate Partnerships: Spring Update 2025

Corporate Partnerships: Spring Update 2025

As we embrace the arrival of spring, we are delighted to share our second quarterly update for 2025 Read more

Published: 17th April, 2025

Updated: 5th December, 2025

Author: Andy Roberts

Together Newsletter: Spring 2025

Together Newsletter: Spring 2025

Delivering play to every child, our research stories, therapy pets for older patients and more. Read more

Published: 15th April, 2025

Updated: 7th August, 2025

Author: Andy Roberts

Teen celebrity pianist and patient led day of musical celebration at Leeds Children's Hospital

Teen celebrity pianist and patient led day of musical celebration at Leeds Children's Hospital

The event gave staff, young patients, and visitors the chance to enjoy a day of wonderful musical performances. Read more

Published: 2nd April, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Staff and families come together to fundraise for Leeds hospitals smallest patients

Staff and families come together to fundraise for Leeds hospitals smallest patients

Staff and families have come together in the hope of raising £5,000 for Leeds Hospitals Charity, enabling them to continue to support the Beads of Courage programme for poorly babies. Read more

Published: 25th March, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Brick by brick: transforming child health outcomes through research

Brick by brick: transforming child health outcomes through research

"Although not every study is going to lead to a breakthrough, every study is like a brick in a wall, helping to build understanding that has the potential to benefit children taking part in trials and future generations of patients to come.” Read more

Published: 21st March, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Fundraiser for new play room supports expansion of play across Leeds Children’s Hospital

Fundraiser for new play room supports expansion of play across Leeds Children’s Hospital

As part of our campaign to deliver play to all areas of the hospital. Staff and families are fundraising for a dedicated play room on the respiratory ward. Read more

Published: 25th February, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Statement regarding the New Hospital Programme

Statement regarding the New Hospital Programme

From Esther Wakeman, Chief Executive Officer, Leeds Hospitals Charity Read more

Published: 21st January, 2025

Author: Andy Roberts

Alaa's Story | The Play Team at Leeds Children's Hospital

Alaa's Story | The Play Team at Leeds Children's Hospital

The play team at Leeds Children’s Hospital has been instrumental in making 11-year-old Alaa’s hospital experience a positive one. Read more

Published: 24th December, 2024

Updated: 16th April, 2026

Author: Andy Roberts

Wakefield schoolboy thanks classmates for Children’s Hospital fundraising

Wakefield schoolboy thanks classmates for Children’s Hospital fundraising

The schools raised £6,779 through events such as a sponsored Santa dash, a fundraising disco and an auction. Read more

Published: 16th December, 2024

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

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    Research: Building Excellence in Kidney Research in Leeds

    Application Window: 14 July - 28 September 2026 Proposals should aim to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease.

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    Research: Improving End of Life Care 26/27

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    From volunteer to Assistant Shop Manager: Fatimah’s journey

    While volunteering does not always guarantee paid employment, Fatimah believes the experience helped prepare her for the next step in her career journey.

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    Leeds cyclist raises more than £10,000 after world record-breaking ride around England

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    Leeds Half Marathon 2027

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  • The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

    The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

    The Rob Burrow Centre for MND is now open! Your donations can help to support the MND service now and in the years to come

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    to Leeds Hospitals Charity? Do something extraordinary by leaving a gift to Leeds Hospitals Charity and help improve the patient and staff experience for years to come

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    Arrange a donation collection

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    Standard Funding Application Form for non-research projects

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