News - Manchester Foundation Trust Charity

Friday 07th March 2025

International Women’s Day 2025

For International Women’s Day 2025, we spoke to Katy Ellis and Lisa Thomas about their careers in breast services here at MFT.

Thursday 13th February 2025

Young fundraiser and former patient thanks Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital ahead of first birthday at home in two years

Young fundraiser and former patient Charlie Drinkwater thanks Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital ahead of her first birthday at home in two years

Patients play cards at the RMCH Youth Club

Tuesday 11th February 2025

Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity and Foundation 92 announce inaugural fundraising Gala Dinner

The inaugural ‘Champions for Children’ Gala Dinner is set to take over Victoria Warehouse on 20th March, looking to raise thousands of pounds for both charities.

Monday 10th February 2025

2024: A Marvelous Year In Review

Farewell 2024, what a year you have been for fundraising. From marathons to mountain climbs, wing walks to wrestling challenges, 2024 was a blockbuster year for fundraising at Manchester Foundation Trust Charity, all thanks to our wonderful supporters.

Monday 23rd December 2024

Over £5k raised for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital with 600-mile Paris bike ride

In September, Mark took on a gruelling six day, 600-mile cycle ride from Worsley in Manchester to Paris, raising money for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (RMCH) on behalf of the Ace Grace Foundation.

Thursday 19th December 2024

Work begins on National Breast Imaging Academy

Work to build the National Breast Imaging Academy in Manchester has begun, with ground broken at the site at Wythenshawe Hospital.

Monday 02nd December 2024

MFT Charity launches Christmas Appeal to support pioneering RMCH Youth Service

For young people with long-term health conditions, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital often becomes a second home—a place of comfort filled with familiar faces who feel like family.

Friday 08th November 2024

Paramount Global pledges funds for a new state-of-the art MediCinema for MFT Oxford Road hospital campus

The new partnership between Paramount Global and MediCinema, alongside the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and Manchester Foundation Trust Charity, will kickstart the conversion of an existing lecture theatre inside the Manchester Royal Infirmary into a state-of-the-art cinema.

Thursday 07th November 2024

Charlie takes on Lantern Walk to say thank you for her life-saving RMCH care

Young fundraiser Charlie Drinkwater to take on MFT Charity Lantern Walk to say thank you for her life-saving care

Thursday 07th November 2024

Frankie Crowther and her family are one of many taking part in Lantern Walk to say thank you for their care

Taking part in this year’s Lantern Walk to say thank you to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (RMCH) – part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) – are the parents of Francesca “Frankie” Crowther, Bethany and Jordan. 14-month-old Frankie was diagnosed in the womb with bladder exstrophy, a rare condition that affects roughly 1 in 40,000 children.

Monday 04th November 2024

Jennie McAlpine and Mike Toolan at Wythenshawe Hospital Starlight Unit

Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine and Hits Radio DJ and presenter Mike Toolan brought some added stardust to Wythenshawe Hospital this week, as they made paper lanterns with young patients on the hospital’s Starlight Children’s Unit.

Thursday 24th October 2024

Charity-Funded Robot Will Transform Lung Cancer Checks

Anxious waits for a lung cancer diagnosis and treatment could soon be cut by months thanks to a robotic tool that lets doctors detect the disease in its earliest stages.

Tuesday 01st October 2024

New Rooftop Playground Unveiled at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

The rooftop play area at our Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital has received an exciting new revamp thanks to our 2023 Christmas appeal.

Friday 02nd August 2024

The Club Helping To Beat Breast Cancer

In support of our Build to Beat Breast Cancer Appeal, we have launched our brand new The 100 Club, offering an exclusive membership for corporates and businesses.

Wednesday 19th June 2024

Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital fundraiser takes on gruelling Peaks and Pedals Challenge to aid ‘£30k before 30’ fundraising target

Amy Warrener is aiming to take on Three Peaks Challenge AND cycle 720km between in under 72 hours

Wednesday 19th June 2024

Middleton Dad takes on gruelling challenges to thank Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital for daughter’s cancer care

Paul Tierney to take on cycle ride to Blackpool and back to raise money for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and Ward 86

Renew Hub team members volunteering at food stall during Tour de Manc

Wednesday 05th June 2024

Event Volunteering with MFT Charity and SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK

We were thrilled to team up with the SUEZ to deliver exceptional engagement opportunities for our supporters at the 2024 Tour de Manc last month.

Andre Onana poses with Royal Manchester Children's Hospital CEO and staff along with new gowns he donated

Thursday 23rd May 2024

Manchester United star André Onana donates special gowns for surgery

Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana visited Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital earlier this month to meet United fans and donate special hospital gowns for patients to wear for surgery.

Thursday 09th May 2024

Fundraising group celebrated after 65 years

We were honoured to recognise The League of Friends of Wythenshawe Hospital for its extensive fundraising achievements with a celebratory plaque unveiled at a special ceremony at Wythenshawe Hospital.

Wednesday 01st May 2024

From malaria to multi-marathon fundraising

Less than six months after being discharged, Prav is taking on a host of gruelling running challenges to raise money in aid of the hospital that saved his life.

Friday 05th April 2024

Peninsula Group – A Four-year Strong Partnership

Now at the end of our partnership with Peninsula Group, we look back at how it started – with a £1million pledge for our iMRI Scanner Appeal in 2019 and how it continued to grow over five years into something so much more.

Friday 08th March 2024

International Women’s Day 2024

Today is International Women’s Day – we’re celebrating some of our fantastic fundraisers who have made a huge difference for our family of hospitals.

Thursday 15th February 2024

Rare Disease Day 2024

There are 300 million people worldwide who are living with a rare disease. This #RareDiseaseDay, we wanted to spotlight some of the work being done right here in Manchester, within our Trust and share the importance of research for those living with a rare condition.

Thursday 08th February 2024

National Apprenticeship Week

For National Apprenticeship Week, Andrea tells us how a family tragedy inspired her career path – and encourage jobseekers to consider a breast screening career.

Wednesday 07th February 2024

Luke and Lauren Celebrate 12 Months of Charity Challenges

Two of our nurses taking on 12 challenges for their hospitals are celebrating the end of their incredible year of fundraising.

Tuesday 06th February 2024

Hughie and Freddie’s Milestone Week

Young fundraisers and best friends Hughie Higginson and Freddie Xavi melted the hearts of TV viewers and football fans recently with two incredible events.

Monday 18th December 2023

Mum’s life saved by early mammogram – now she’s helping others with breast cancer appeal

NHS worker and mum Dawn Lomas shares her breast cancer story to help raise awareness of the Build to Beat Breast Cancer Appeal

Monday 11th December 2023

Manchester Stars Bring Festive Cheer to Children’s Hospital

Celebrities visited Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital to hand out presents to poorly children.

Monday 30th October 2023

Bethany’s Lantern Walk to say “thanks” to NHS Lifesavers who helped her walk again

Bethany Lee and her sister Jasmine have a very good reason for joining this year’s Lantern Walk…

Thursday 19th October 2023

National Academy Based in Manchester To Train a Generation of Breast Imaging Experts

Manchester will be at the heart of plans to build a National Breast Imaging Academy which will train 50 staff a year in breast imaging skills amidst workforce shortage

Tuesday 03rd October 2023

Hospital’s Play Appeal Passes Half-Way Line

Hughie & Freddie’s Play Appeal has passed the halfway mark after just two months. Now we’re on a mission to raise the remaining £133,000.

Monday 07th August 2023

Best friends launch “Hughie and Freddie’s Play Appeal”

Best friends Hughie and Freddie have launched a new appeal to raise funds for the children’s hospital’s roof top play area.

Tuesday 13th June 2023

Manchester Charity Dragon Boat Challenge 2023

Hundreds gathered for the second annual Manchester Charity Dragon Boat Challenge, with over £18,000 being raised for our Charity!

Tuesday 23rd May 2023

Great Manchester Run 2023

The Great Manchester Run is our favourite running event of the year, with so many of your coming out to support. The event brings a buzz to the city centre like no other – it simply has to be experienced.

Friday 19th May 2023

Meet some of our inspiring Great Manchester Run supporters

Meet some of the inspiring people who are taking part in Great Manchester Run 2023.

Thursday 18th May 2023

Dragon Boat Event Raises Tens of Thousands for Manchester Hospitals

SUNSHINE and sequins were the order of the day at Sale Water Park as hundreds of rowers and spectators gathered for the second annual Manchester Charity Dragon Boat Challenge. The event, which took place on Sunday, 14th May, saw 42 teams taking part, including 18 boats raising money for Manchester Foundation Trust Charity

Friday 12th May 2023

International Nurses Day – Kyle Carabini

For International Nurses Day we spoke to Kyle Carabini from Manchester Royal Infirmary.

Friday 05th May 2023

International Day of the Midwife – Kate Needham

To mark International Day of the Midwife we spoke to Kate Needham, who has been working at Saint Mary’s Hospital as part of her placements.

Friday 24th March 2023

Charity Announces Exciting new Fundraising Initiative for Businesses

Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity is excited to announce a new match-funding initiative to encourage businesses to maximise their fundraising efforts.

Tuesday 21st March 2023

Two Nifty Nurses Take on 12 Challenges in 12 Months

Two nurses from the same NHS Trust are taking on 12 challenges in 12 months to raise money for their hospitals.

Tuesday 21st March 2023

Luke’s 12 Challenges Takes Him Around Europe

Nurse Luke O’Hara, who helps some of the most seriously ill patients in the North West, is marking his 30th birthday by taking on a 12-month fundraising challenge to support his hospital.

Tuesday 21st March 2023

Children’s Hospital Nurse Sets Herself Year-Long Charity Challenge

Paediatric nurse Lauren Baybutt is swapping her stethoscope for sweat bands as she takes on running and walking challenges to raise money for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

Wednesday 01st March 2023

International Women’s Day – Roxy Afzal

For International Women’s Day 2023 we spoke to Roxy Afzal, who came up with a unusual way to fundraise for our Charity.

A picture of Professor Skitterall back in her university days

Wednesday 01st March 2023

International Women’s Day – Prof Charlotte Skitterall

For International Women’s Day 2023 we spoke to Group Chief Pharmacist Professor Charlotte Skitterall, who was recently awarded an MBE.

James Jones giving his little boy Trent a big kiss

Tuesday 20th December 2022

Trent’s Special Christmas Thanks to Life-Saving Children’s Hospital

A FAMILY-OF-SEVEN are looking forward to a special Christmas together this year, after a harrowing ordeal in 2021 which saw quick-thinking dad James giving CPR to his baby boy.

Friday 16th December 2022

Peninsula Group’s Surprise £1million Fundraising Announcement will be “Making A Difference” at Children’s Hospital

GENEROUS supporters of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity made a surprise announcement today – pledging to donate £1million!

Tuesday 15th November 2022

“The Hospital Staff were Amazing with our Brave Little Girl. Fundraising is our way of saying Thank You”

A MUCH-LOVED little girl who was feisty and fun to the very end continues to be an inspiration by helping other young children in hospital.

Wednesday 26th October 2022

Hollyoaks Star Backs Charity’s Lantern Walk to Support Patients Like Her Son

Hollyoaks actress Kelly Condron has, for the first time, shared the story of her son’s hospital treatment, in the hopes it encourages families to sign up to our Lantern Walk event.

Tuesday 11th October 2022

Hughie & Freddie Launch New Book: Friends Are Amazing

Fundraisers Hughie Higginson and Freddie Xavi have launched a new book, to teach children about friendship and raise even more money for our Charity.

Tuesday 04th October 2022

Peninsula Group’s Final Push to raise £2million for Children’s Charity

Wonderful supporters from the corporate community are gearing up for the final push to reach their £2million fundraising goal.

Monday 05th September 2022

Dad of “Warrior Princess” Raises £12,000 for Lifesaving Hospital

A dad-of-two is celebrating after raising more than £12,000 to say ‘thank you’ to the hospital that saved his daughter’s life.

Thursday 01st September 2022

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Prof Rob Wynn

Professor Rob Wynn speaks about some of his work in paediatric cancer treatments for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Thursday 01st September 2022

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Research and Innovation

Each September, clinicians and patients across the UK mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Research Nurse Amy Routledge has used the month to tell our supporters a little bit about the Research and Innovation work going on at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

Thursday 01st September 2022

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: John Kennerley

For Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, former Pendlebury patient John Kennerley talks about his memories of having leukaemia when he was younger.

Tuesday 09th August 2022

Lincoln’s Legacy Will Continue to Help Poorly Children and Their Families

A little boy who passed away just after his second birthday is leaving behind a legacy that will continue to improve the lives of strangers for many years to come.

Thursday 04th August 2022

Game Your Way: George Sampson’s 24-hour Live Stream

George Sampson will swap the street dancing for the screen time as he takes on a 24-hour live gaming stream to raise funds for poorly children in Manchester.

Tuesday 02nd August 2022

Game Your Way: SON vs MUM

One’s a FIFA aficionado and console connoisseur, the other is a noob who remembers Tetris the first time round.

Thursday 28th July 2022

Fundraising Family are Guinness World Record Holders

A family in Bury are now officially Guinness World Record holders – thanks to a “magic zip” and an event dreamt up during lockdown.

Tuesday 12th July 2022

Brothers Celebrate Double Milestone

Children are now enjoying a newly-revamped hospital playroom thanks to a Greater Manchester family.

Wednesday 29th June 2022

Charitable Leo Wants To Help Other Children in Hospital

Leo White, who did a 1.5km challenge on his ‘robot leg’, has raised hundreds of pounds for our charity.

Tuesday 21st June 2022

Stars line up for Charity Abseil

Will you be joining in our Humphrey’s Heroes Abseil? Here, TV stars tell us why they’re taking part this year…

A. Tom, Gemma and their kids Charlie and Sofia

Sunday 19th June 2022

Father’s Day: “I’m immensely proud of my kids”

To celebrate Father’s Day, this year we have spoken to fundraiser and dad-of-two Tom Finkill.

Sunday 19th June 2022

7 Fascinating Facts for Manchester Day

To help celebrate Manchester Day we’ve put together a few of our favourite facts from across our range of hospitals and services.

Monday 06th June 2022

Fab At Forty – George’s 40th Birthday Challenge

FAST, fab and fit at forty – a clinical scientist is part-way through an epic challenge to clock up 1600km before his 40th birthday celebrations.

PixieBelle and dad Andy with Elbow's Guy Garvey

Wednesday 11th May 2022

PixieBelle Wins Child of Courage Award

Patient and fundraiser PixieBelle Sykes has won a Pride of Manchester Award.

Tuesday 10th May 2022

Wheelbarrow Coin Challenge Raises Thousands for Children’s Hospitals

A group of friends came up with a novel way of raising money for two children’s hospitals – pushing a wheelbarrow of coins 36 miles.

Thursday 21st April 2022

Arena Attack Survivor Freya’s Run on 5th Anniversary of Tragedy

Arena Attack survivor Freya Lewis will be running the Great Manchester Run 10K next month.

Friday 01st April 2022

30 Miles Your Way: Meet Our Amazing NHS Nurses

Meet some of the nurses who inspired our 30 Miles Your Way challenge.

Sunday 27th March 2022

Mother’s Day: My Challenge to Help Breast Cancer Patients

A mother-of-two says her breast cancer scare has made her want to do more for the cause, choosing to fundraise for the Build To Beat Breast Cancer appeal as part of her 40th birthday celebrations.

Sunday 27th March 2022

Mother’s Day: “Their Smile and Love is The Best Present”

Mum Natasha Thomas tells us what she enjoys about spending Mother’s Day with her daughter Quinn.

Monday 21st March 2022

Taylor is Helping Blind and Partially-Sighted Patients

A LITTLE lad who is blind in one eye is raising awareness of his condition while also giving back to the hospitals that treat him.

Monday 14th March 2022

Railway Fun Day Postponed for Three Years Finally Back on Track

A POPULAR miniature railway which has faced floods, break-ins and lockdowns is finally able to host a fun day for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.

Monday 07th March 2022

International Women’s Day: Our Interview with Dr Mayada Haydar

Dr Mayada Haydar talks about her work in breast imaging and the Build To Beat Breast Cancer appeal as part of International Women’s Day.

Thursday 03rd March 2022

World Kidney Day: Two Generations of Transplants

Andrew Moorhouse tells the story of two generations of kidney transplants and why his mother chose to leave a donation to Manchester Royal Infirmary Charity in her Will

Thursday 03rd March 2022

HRH The Princess Royal Opens Lifesaving Helipad

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal officially unveiled the helipad at Oxford Road Campus

Andrea as a little girl with her mum Ann

Friday 11th February 2022

My Family History Inspired My New Career

As part of National Apprenticeship Week we spoke to Andrea Jones about her passion for her role in breast imaging.

Wednesday 26th January 2022

Hughie & Freddie: The 100KM Challenge

Thursday 13th January 2022

Be A Good Sport: The Man Behind Those Crazy Costumes

A hotdog, a Whoopee Cushion, an inflatable dinosaur and a cowboy all have one thing in common – and his name is Stuart Hall.

Andy and Sharon with their children Amelia and Lewis

Thursday 13th January 2022

Be A Good Sport: Andy’s Motivation Behind His Incredible Fundraising

Be A Good Sport is back for 2022. Andy Smith tells us why he feels so passionate about supporting our Charity.

Thursday 13th January 2022

Be A Good Sport: My Little Girl Deserves All My Medals

Young patient PixieBelle has been the inspiration behind fundraising by the Sykes family and their friends. Here dad Andy tells their story.

Thursday 13th January 2022

Be A Good Sport: Jonny Hopes To Inspire Others

Jonny Davis shares his story about the Marathon Des Sables challenge and why he’s supporting Be A Good Sport.

Monday 08th November 2021

Mum’s Charity Walk To Honour Baby Son

A BEREAVED mother will be making an emotional journey back to Manchester this weekend to remember her young baby who passed away.

Wednesday 13th October 2021

Launch of £3.5M “Build to Beat Breast Cancer” Appeal

Manchester Foundation Trust Charity and Prevent Breast Cancer have teamed up to tackle the challenges facing the breast screening workforce, by launching the ‘Build To Beat Breast Cancer’ appeal for a new National Breast Imaging Academy training facility in south Manchester.

Thursday 23rd September 2021

TV Star And Humphrey Bear Visit Teddy Toddle Winners

CHILDREN’S TV star Olivia Birchenough and charity mascot Humphrey Bear, delighted youngsters with a visit to their nursery this week.

Thursday 09th September 2021

100-mile Bike Ride For Wythenshawe Hospital Charity

A FORMER Army and police trainer who may only have a few years left to live is taking on a 100-mile cycle challenge for the hospital treating him.

Thursday 02nd September 2021

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – An Update From Rob Wynn

Professor Rob Wynn talks about some of his research for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Thursday 19th August 2021

Runner Thanks NHS Teams Who Saved His Life

A MARATHON runner says he was lucky to end up in hospital when he did, after his tonsilitis infection spread to his heart and caused it to start shutting down.

Tuesday 17th August 2021

Become a Guinness World Record Holder…by Sitting on the Sofa!

QUIZ fans can be part of a Guinness World Record this summer – just by sitting on their sofa at home!

Monday 16th August 2021

Maurice Watkins CBE – Charity Statement

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) Charity’s team is saddened to receive news of the death of our Charitable Fundraising Board Chairman Maurice Watkins CBE.

Wednesday 04th August 2021

Andrew’s Marathon in Firefighter Uniform

A HELIPAD officer won’t be switching off from work when he takes on the Manchester Marathon – he’ll literally be carrying it with him.

Friday 30th July 2021

“We Love Trafford Hospital” Page Set Up After Fire

Trafford General Hospital Charity has set up a JustGiving Page in response to the outpouring of support from members of public who asked how they could help after the recent fire.

Wednesday 16th June 2021

Number of Mental Health First Aiders Doubles with NHS Charities Together Support

With the help and support of NHS Charities Together we’ve been able to train an additional 64 Mental Health First Aiders.

Thursday 10th June 2021

Drag Queens Take On “Dragseil” For Children’s Hospital

THEY might be accustomed to towering stilettos and gigantic wigs, but that’ll be nothing compared to the dizzying heights of the 19-storey abseil these Manchester drag queens are facing.

Wednesday 02nd June 2021

Barbecue Burn Inspires Fundraising Challenge

A YOUNG boy’s harrowing barbecue accident which left him temporarily unable to walk and in need of a skin graft has inspired a fundraising campaign.

Tuesday 18th May 2021

Teen’s 10-Hour Sailing Challenge

A YOUNGSTER who loves nothing more than a trip out on the water will be taking on the biggest endurance challenge of her life this month.

Monday 10th May 2021

Helipad Opens To Patients In Manchester

The first elevated helipad of its kind in the North West opens at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

Tuesday 04th May 2021

EG Group Raises Over £81,000

EG Group has announced that it has raised over £81,000 for the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity to support the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

Tuesday 04th May 2021

Hospital Workers Take On Team Challenge

A GROUP of NHS workers have been clocking up the miles to raise funds for wellbeing projects at their hospital.

Thursday 29th April 2021

Manchester City Donate Hospital Gowns

Innovative new hospital gowns created from Manchester City shirts have been donated to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

Thursday 22nd April 2021

Family’s Fundraising After Rare Tumour Diagnosis

AN ACTIVE 22-year-old was hooked up to a life-support machine after a “one in six million” rare diagnosis.

Tuesday 06th April 2021

Small But Mighty…Quinn’s 30 Miles My Way Challenge

SHE may only be small, but feisty Quinn Stansfield is determined to walk a mile a day throughout April to raise funds for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.

Tuesday 23rd March 2021

George’s Marvellous Bracelets

A YOUNG fundraiser had blisters so bad he was admitted to the Burns Unit after a rare reaction to eye drops.

Monday 22nd February 2021

Rainbow Sleepsuit Raises Almost £10,000 For Charity

JoJo Maman Bébé have restocked their beautifully embroidered rainbow sleepsuit, which has already raised almost £10,000 for Manchester Foundation Trust Charity.

Tuesday 09th February 2021

Video: Family Raise More Than £9,000 For Hospital That Saved Dad’s Life

A FATHER who came close to dying from Covid says he is “a lot better off in many ways” and is determined to live a healthier lifestyle after suffering from the virus. Watch his “thank you” video to staff here.

Thursday 04th February 2021

Brilliant Masks Launches Face Coverings Partnership With Charity

Brilliant Masks, whose Manchester made face-coverings are designed by doctors and tested to the highest industry and infection control standards, have partnered with Manchester Foundation Trust Charity to raise funds for regional hospitals.

Wednesday 23rd December 2020

Celebrities Wish NHS Staff Merry Christmas

VIDEO: Top Gear presenters Freddie Flintoff, Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness are just some of the famous faces who have wished staff at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust a Merry Christmas.

Monday 07th December 2020

Charity Partners with EG Group for Exciting Children’s Hospital Renovation Project

AN EXCITING new long-term partnership launched today between EG Group and Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.

Monday 30th November 2020

Nurses Raise Thousands For Their Patients

AS IF treating ill children wasn’t enough – a group of NHS nurses are going above and beyond to raise thousands of pounds for their young patients.

Thursday 26th November 2020

NHS Charities Together Support Patient and Staff Wellbeing

Thanks to NHS Charities Together we have been able to support patient and staff wellbeing across Manchester Foundation Trust. Their support is helping us to make a difference in many different, valuable ways.

Connie Lewis with her daughter Helena and granddaughter Rebecca

Wednesday 25th November 2020

A Safe Way To Remember Your Loved Ones In 2020

AN NHS scientist has found a fitting way to pay tribute to her mother – remembering her with a Charity walk at Dunham Massey.

Monday 23rd November 2020

Generous Donation Enables Arts and Wellbeing Centre

A STATE-OF-THE-ART arts and wellbeing centre will be set up in Manchester to support NHS staff in the city.

Thursday 12th November 2020

Patrons Max and Harvey’s Special School Visit

Charity Patrons Max and Harvey visit Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery for Be Seen In Green…or Blue!

Thursday 12th November 2020

Charity’s £100,000 Donation From Deliveroo

Deliveroo has announced that it has made a £100,000 donation to Manchester Foundation Trust Charity.

Thursday 15th October 2020

Charity Director Leaves After 17 Years

The Director of our Charity, who has been with the organisation since its inception, will be leaving her role for pastures new at the end of this month.

Wednesday 30th September 2020

Rhodar’s Hands-On Help

Earlier this year, we were overwhelmed by the response when we asked businesses to donate items for wellbeing packs to give to our NHS staff. Inundated with tea and coffee, pyjamas, toiletries, food and treats worth £1.5m, we were then faced with the logistical challenge of how best to deal with the donations.

Friday 18th September 2020

Auntie’s Fundraising For Miracle Baby Kayleigh

The auntie of a young baby who was operated on during her birth has fundraised for a Manchester hospital which helped save her niece’s life.

Friday 18th September 2020

JoJo Maman Bébé Launch Rainbow Sleepsuit For Charity

JoJo Maman Bébé have today launched a beautifully embroidered rainbow sleepsuit, with all proceeds from sales of the sleepsuit going to our family of NHS charities in Manchester and Trafford.

Tuesday 25th August 2020

Family Thanks Hospital Staff For Precious Time With Baby

A FAMILY who had to say goodbye to their baby at just five days old have thanked the staff who enabled the perfect farewell for him. **Please note this story contains details of a neonatal bereavement.**

Wednesday 19th August 2020

Hospital Team Swaps Stethoscopes For Sweat Bands

Monday 17th August 2020

I SAW IT FIRST Donate £135,000

Manchester based fashion e-tailer ISAWITFIRST.com have today announced that they have raised £135,000 for the NHS. ISAWITFIRST.com and Manchester Foundation Trust Charity have been working together since March to maximise the donations raised.

Friday 14th August 2020

Farming Family Thank Hospital After Serious Burn

THE FAMILY of a farmhand who suffered 20% burns after a bonfire accident will be fundraising for the hospital which treated him.

Tuesday 11th August 2020

Auntie’s Whacky Challenges For #72for72NHS

A FUNDRAISER has completed a month-long challenge which saw her being hit in the face with slices of cheese and sitting in an inflatable hammerhead shark full of beans.

Friday 31st July 2020

Statement Regarding Blackbaud Data Breach

Manchester Foundation Trust Charity uses a Data Processor, Blackbaud, to manage our donor database and supporter communication systems. We are notifying you of a data breach which may have affected your personal data.

Friday 24th July 2020

Charity Begins At Home For Fundraising Street

THEY say that “charity begins at home” and for this group of Lancashire fundraisers that’s certainly true! The residents of Valley Mill Lane in Bury have clubbed together to raise money for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity!

Tuesday 21st July 2020

Video: Thank You for Business Support for Our NHS Staff

Monday 20th July 2020

Miniature Old Trafford Could Be Yours!

Friday 10th July 2020

Link Bridge to Life-saving Helipad Marks Major Milestone for Manchester Hospitals

Thursday 09th July 2020

Family’s Fundraising After Daughter’s Operation

Wednesday 01st July 2020

Hollyoaks Star’s 50km Ultramarathon For Mental Health Unit

Hollyoaks actor Ashley Taylor Dawson, moved by the feedback he’s received after portraying a character with depression, is now fundraising for a mental health cause.

Tuesday 30th June 2020

Get involved in our online quiz!

Friday 26th June 2020

Celebrity Quiz To Celebrate NHS Birthday

A CELEBRITY quiz packed full of famous faces will be part of the celebrations to mark the NHS’ 72nd Birthday. Click “read more” to sign up!

Monday 01st June 2020

Children’s Delight At Present For ‘Being Good’ For Their NHS Parents

Excited children were able to take home a special present from nursery, thanks to a kind donation from Fairy Bricks.

Tuesday 12th May 2020

Luxury self-care gifts are a big “Thank You” on Florence Nightingale’s 200th Birthday

Nurses working across Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust were given luxury self-care gifts supplied by The Hut Group’s lookfantastic.com brand today, to celebrate Florence Nightingale’s 200th Birthday.

Thursday 23rd April 2020

NHS Charity T-shirts Launched By boohoo group

Everyone here at Manchester Foundation Trust Charity is excited to see new charity T-shirts and hoodies launch today. The range has been created by boohoo group, who wanted to show their support to key workers and NHS staff who are working hard during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thursday 23rd April 2020

Man Utd Great Evra Makes NHS Pledge

Former Manchester United player Patrice Evra has pledged to support NHS staff in Manchester in response to the the Covid-19 pandemic.

Friday 10th April 2020

More than £500,000-worth of goods donated

Friday 27th March 2020

Wellbeing packs distributed to MFT staff thanks to amazing donations from North West businesses

Thanks to the amazing charitable donations that local and national businesses have provided to Manchester Foundation Trust Charity, wellbeing packages have been produced for our hardworking and committed NHS Staff within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

Wednesday 05th February 2020

Generous donors celebrate construction progress on state-of-the-art Helipad

Friday 31st January 2020

Man Utd Women’s Star Jackie Groenen Celebrates Sporting Heroes

Wednesday 08th January 2020

Andy Burnham To Run 10K For Charity

Andy Burnham, will be lacing up his trainers this Spring to raise money for Manchester Foundation Trust Charity.

Wednesday 04th December 2019

Family Raise £200,000 For Transport Team

A FAMILY whose little girl was saved by an incredible team of NHS staff have raised a staggering £200,000 for charity.

Friday 01st November 2019

Birthday Celebrations

Tuesday 24th September 2019

Birthday Ball Raises £388,000 for iMRI Appeal

A staggering £388,825 was raised at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity’s 10th Birthday Ball on Saturday night – making a significant contribution to the iMRI Scanner Appeal.

Friday 20th September 2019

Electric Cars Drive Children To Surgery

Tuesday 13th August 2019

Young Fundraiser Climbs Scafell Pike

A YOUNG girl diagnosed with the unusually named “Morning Glory Syndrome” has climbed Scafell Pike for charity – just days before undergoing a major operation to save her sight.

Thursday 25th July 2019

An Exciting 2019 for Manchester Foundation Trust Charity

This year really is an exciting one for Manchester Foundation Trust Charity. Just this month, we were awarded Fundraising Charity of the Year at the Institute of Fundraising’s National Fundraising Awards 2019! We’re so proud of this incredible achievement.

Tuesday 16th July 2019

Two Reasons to Celebrate for Manchester Foundation Trust Charity

Congratulations are rolling in to celebrate Manchester Foundation Trust Charity winning the coveted award for National Fundraising Charity of the Year.

Tuesday 25th June 2019

Dad-of-Two’s Fundraising in Memory of Wife Rachel

Rachel Molloy was just 36 when she passed away at Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester last month. Within a few hours, her husband Nick went from being an excited daddy to a widower who faced losing his newborn daughter too.

Thursday 06th June 2019

Channel Your Inner Superhero

Humphrey’s Heroes abseil will see Ian Puleston-Davis descend the 19-storey Crowne Plaza Manchester to raise money for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.

Monday 03rd June 2019

New Helipad Will Soon Be Landing

Thanks to our amazing supporters, in 2016 we raised £3.9million to build a helipad on top of the Grafton Street car park on our central hospitals site.

Patient of Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Jess and her doll with matching eye patches

Tuesday 19th March 2019

“Super Eye” Girl’s Family in Great Manchester Run

Friday 08th March 2019

Donor supports iMRI appeal in memory of wife

Monday 04th March 2019

Bereaved husband takes on London Marathon

Gino D'Acampo with patient on starlight ward, Wythenshawe hospital

Friday 15th February 2019

TV chef Gino D’Acampo Visits Starlight Patients

Wednesday 07th November 2018

Inspirational Ella Wins Pride of Britain Award

Patient with brain tumour at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital charity playing Connect 4

Monday 15th October 2018

Daughter’s Brain Tumour Inspires Family to Fundraise for Hospital

Monday 08th October 2018

Theo Paphitis Crowns We Are Gntlmen Many Hands Winners

Thursday 27th September 2018

Helipad Appeal Update

Monday 03rd September 2018

Fundraising is ‘in the Bag’ for Linda

Wednesday 22nd August 2018

Family Fundraises for Hospital which Saved Daughter’s Life

Wednesday 22nd August 2018

Family’s Fundraising Hits Thousands

Tuesday 10th July 2018

Dad Completes Epic Challenge to Fundraise for Children’s Hospital

Thursday 05th July 2018

Richard’s Mountainous Challenge for MRI

Thursday 24th May 2018

Great Wall of China Trek in Memory of Missed Grandad

Wednesday 18th April 2018

Father and Daughter Taking on Charity Run to Say Thanks

Wednesday 18th April 2018

Theo Paphitis Kick-Starts Many Hands Campaign

Wednesday 18th April 2018

Gino D’Acampo Serves up Smiles to Patients

Friday 09th March 2018

Dad Reaches for the Skies in Memory of Baby Daughter

Friday 26th January 2018

East Lancashire Freemasons Make £50,000 Donation to Support Diabetes Care

John Thomson, Samia Longchambon, Maurice Watkins CBE and Kym Marsh

Friday 22nd December 2017

Stars Get Festive at Carol Concert

Tuesday 12th December 2017

Christmas Lunch Raises Thousands for Hospital’s Young Burns Patients

Tuesday 28th November 2017

Help Children this Giving Tuesday

Tuesday 28th November 2017

Gino D’Acampo Vows To Raise A Fantastico Amount of Money

Friday 17th November 2017

We've Teamed up With Amazon Smile

Wednesday 15th November 2017

Hospital Staff Celebrate New Partnership with Stagecoach

Monday 13th November 2017

'Tis the Season for Christmas Carols

Friday 03rd November 2017

One Big Wish Christmas Appeal

Thursday 02nd November 2017

Ruby’s Winning Christmas Cards to Raise Money for Charity

Monday 16th October 2017

Clothes Aid to Collect for Children's Hospital

Tuesday 10th October 2017

ANS Brave Gruelling Tough Mudder Challenge

Tuesday 10th October 2017

Inspirational Youngsters Star in New Charity Film

Wednesday 04th October 2017

Rochdale Best Friends to take part in Lantern Walk to give back to Hospital

Master Mark Masons - cheque presentation

Wednesday 04th October 2017

Donation for Paediatric Emergency Department

Friday 29th September 2017

Charity Merger

Thursday 28th September 2017

Mountainous Challenge in Memory of Gracie Jones

Thursday 21st September 2017

Bury Toddler to Help Light Up Heaton Park

Monday 11th September 2017

N Brown Group Pledges £50k Towards Specialist Equipment

Tuesday 05th September 2017

100 Mile Cycle in Memory of Kelly Brewster Aims to Raise £50K

Friday 01st September 2017

Ella to Take on 10K For Her 10TH Birthday

Monday 24th July 2017

American Rock Stars KISS Show Their Support

Wednesday 12th July 2017

Swizzels Matlow Donate Love Hearts

Tuesday 04th July 2017

Kind Hearted Seven-Year-Old to Climb Ben Nevis for Charity

Friday 23rd June 2017

Rochdale Teen is Going Green to Support Hospital Appeal

Tuesday 20th June 2017

Morrisons Foundation donates £48,100

Thursday 15th June 2017

Volunteer Opportunities!

Wednesday 14th June 2017

Gordon Burns to bring back Krypton Factor for Charity

Tuesday 23rd May 2017

Food Donations to the Hospital

Monday 08th May 2017

Max and Harvey to Start Junior & Mini Great Manchester Run

Tuesday 25th April 2017

Charity Receives Second Instalment of £250,000 Towards Lifesaving Helipad

Wednesday 19th April 2017

Brooke's Barmy Army to hit Great Manchester Run

Tuesday 18th April 2017

Brave Henri to Take Mini Manchester Run in His Stride

Wednesday 12th April 2017

Firefighters to Run Half Marathon in Full Fire Kit

Monday 10th April 2017

Hospital Nurses to Reach Dizzying Heights at 240ft Charity Abseil

Tuesday 04th April 2017

Dad to Tackle 240ft Abseil to Raise Awareness of Brain Tumours

Monday 27th March 2017

Inspirational Azeem urges people to join him in Great Manchester Run

Monday 27th March 2017

Gingers Easter Egg Run

Friday 24th March 2017

Steve Mycio Running Team

Monday 20th March 2017

Duncan's Decade Marks Brain Tumour Anniversary

Thursday 16th March 2017

Racing Ace Meyrick Becomes Hospital Charity Patron

Make Events in partnership with local businessman and owner of BetFred, Fred Done and his wife Mo

Friday 10th March 2017

Charity Ball Raises Thousands for Specialist Equipment

Tuesday 07th February 2017

Daughter inspires mother to take on Great Manchester Run

Friday 03rd February 2017

Superheroes Surprise Patients at Hospital Abseil

Monday 16th January 2017

Children’s Cancer Nurse Taking on Superhero Challenge

Thursday 22nd December 2016

Grand Christmas Raffle – Winner Revealed!

Tuesday 20th December 2016

School Takes Part in Charity Advent Challenge in Loving Memory of Pupil

L-R Lord Mayor Carl Austin-Behan, Joe Gill, Faye Brookes, Mike Toolan and Simon Austin-Behan

Monday 19th December 2016

Stars get Festive at Charity Carols Concert

Friday 09th December 2016

Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Celebrate Christmas with a Touch of Sparkle

Thursday 08th December 2016

Soap Stars Sprinkle Festive Cheer at the Children’s Hospital

Wednesday 07th December 2016

Lancashire players visit to help spread festive cheer

Friday 25th November 2016

Give the Gift of Play this Christmas Time

Jennifer Grimshaw, Joanne Small & PICU staff_0

Thursday 03rd November 2016

Family raises thousands in memory of brave Alfie

Friday 14th October 2016

Scotland Rugby League support Children's Hospital in Four Nations

Friday 07th October 2016

Teenagers are Busking for Bucks

Wednesday 28th September 2016

Channel 5’s Milkshake Star lends her support to Charity Onesie Day

Wendy Ogden, Lynn Adrian and Phoebe Oldfield, Prof Rob Wynn

Wednesday 21st September 2016

Vernon Kay Hosts Inaugural Fred and Mo Foundation Ball for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

Patients at RMCH celebrate hitting target

Monday 19th September 2016

We Did It – Target for Helipad Appeal Hit!

Declan McEntee, John Thomson and Francesca Wright

Thursday 15th September 2016

John Thomson Helps Make a Lotto Difference to Children’s Hospital

Saturday 10th September 2016

Poorly patients get special visit from USA Hip Hop Artist!

Wednesday 07th September 2016

Russells Teamwork Raises £3k for Children’s Hospital

Tuesday 09th August 2016

Family Fundraises for Hospitals which Saved their ‘Little Fighter’

Friday 05th August 2016

Grace Gets in a Spin for Helipad Appeal

Tuesday 19th July 2016

Children's Cancer Unit Transformed with Space Themed Make Over

Thursday 14th July 2016

Companies Pitch to Theo Paphitis at Many Hands Finale

Tuesday 28th June 2016

We're Hiring

Wednesday 22nd June 2016

Volunteer to help raise funds for our Helipad Appeal

Wednesday 22nd June 2016

Charity Dinner Dance Raises Thousands

Tuesday 21st June 2016

Manchester Town Hall Lights up Green!

Monday 20th June 2016

Lucy Wears Green to Back Hospital’s Helipad Appeal

Friday 10th June 2016

Young Patients ‘shake it up’ for Archie’s Milkshake competition

Wednesday 08th June 2016

Research Facility Investigating the ‘Senses’ opens at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

Tuesday 31st May 2016

Jodie Kidd Gets Revved Up for Big Charity Drive

Friday 20th May 2016

Great Manchester Run – Tips

Tuesday 17th May 2016

Your Child In Their Hands

Thursday 12th May 2016

Manchester Grammar School Staff go the Extra Mile for Charity

Monday 09th May 2016

Archie's Foundation Launches and Supports Many Hands Campaign

Thursday 28th April 2016

Olympic Champion and RMCH help launch the Great Manchester Swim

Monday 25th April 2016

Superhero Fundraisers Reach Dizzy New Heights at Charity Abseil

soap stars Tina and Faye with Humphrey Bear

Friday 15th April 2016

Corrie Stars Swap Cobbles for Manchester Streets

Thursday 14th April 2016

ForViva presents £22,000 cheque to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

Jamie Lomas and Anthony Quinlan outside hospital

Monday 11th April 2016

Soap Stars to go 'over the edge' to help Children’s Hospital

Superheroes abseiling at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

Wednesday 06th April 2016

Superhero Volunteers Needed

Friday 01st April 2016

Savoo Shows its Support

Wednesday 30th March 2016

Theo Paphitis helps Many Hands Campaign get off to a flying start

Tuesday 22nd March 2016

Alethea organises charity concert to raise funds for Children’s Hospital

Wednesday 16th March 2016

Helipad Appeal Receives Million Pound Boost From Chancellor

Tuesday 08th March 2016

Patient Storybook Launched to Help Children Give Feedback

Monday 07th March 2016

Consultant and Patient duo to help push fundraising over £1million

Thursday 03rd March 2016

Brave Josh to start Manchester’s weekend of running

Monday 15th February 2016

Theo Paphitis Invites North West Businesses to Join Many Hands Fundraising Campaign

Friday 05th February 2016

Volunteer Opportunities

Monday 25th January 2016

Charity Winners Show Theo Paphitis Their Business

Thursday 21st January 2016

Humphrey’s Heroes Launched with Hospital Abseil

Tuesday 15th December 2015

Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity Celebrate Christmas with a Touch of Sparkle

Thursday 10th December 2015

Coronation Street comes to the Children’s Hospital this Christmas Time

Thursday 03rd December 2015

Limewood Christmas Lights Up for Helipad Appeal

Two adults and a child with Humphrey bear

Friday 27th November 2015

Christmas Coffee Cup Designed by Poorly Patients

Monday 23rd November 2015

Stars of Coronation Street Light Up Royal Manchester Chidren’s Hospital

Monday 16th November 2015

Christmas Appeal Launched

Wednesday 11th November 2015

Cycling Sister Rallies Friends to Raise Thousands in Memory of her Brother

Monday 09th November 2015

Great North West Truck Show Raises over £11,000 for Helipad Appeal

Wednesday 04th November 2015

£1 Million Donation to the Helipad Appeal is Made

Friday 30th October 2015

Patient Riley’s Man United Mascot Dream Comes True

Monday 26th October 2015

Brooke Encourages Others to go the Mile she is Forbidden from doing

Thursday 01st October 2015

Isabella Rings End of Treatment Bell with Fundraising Family

Friday 25th September 2015

Snooker Shaun’s Success Cues Generous Donation

Thursday 24th September 2015

Statement Regarding the Review of Fundraising Self-Regulation

Monday 21st September 2015

Helipad Appeal Launched

Friday 11th September 2015

Jennie McAlpine Visits Ward 84 for This Morning

Friday 04th September 2015

Corrie’s Tina Launches Silent Spinathon

Thursday 27th August 2015

Professor Puts His Best Foot Forward at Great North Run

Tuesday 11th August 2015

Grandmother Fundraises to Say Thank You to Galaxy House

Friday 07th August 2015

Noah Beats the Bean Bath

Monday 03rd August 2015

We Won Gold at Dig the City!

Thursday 30th July 2015

Pupils Grow Goodies for Charity ‘Playful Garden’

Wednesday 22nd July 2015

Reverend’s Oar-some Charity Challenge

Friday 17th July 2015

Be Seen In Green Day 2015

Thursday 16th July 2015

Charity Says Cheers to New Partnership with Hydes

Monday 13th July 2015

Taylor’s Titanium Walk for Children’s Hospital

Saturday 20th June 2015

Ascot Ladies Day a Winner

Wednesday 17th June 2015

One Year on Josh’s Family Knows What it Means to Wear Green

Wednesday 10th June 2015

Trust Chairman Smashes Fundraising Target!

Monday 08th June 2015

Great North West Truck Show Supports the Children’s Hospital

Thursday 04th June 2015

Luke Takes the Plunge at the Great North Swim

Thursday 21st May 2015

Whitworth Teen Knows What it Means to Wear Green

Tuesday 05th May 2015

Cbeebies’ Alex joins the Great Manchester Run Boon Army

Friday 01st May 2015

Generous Charlotte Holds 13th Birthday Party in Support of the Charity

Thursday 30th April 2015

Cycling Scientists to Pedal from Paris for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

Monday 27th April 2015

Joseph’s 5km Before He’s 5 to Raise for Burns Unit

Friday 17th April 2015

Money Raised from Junior and Mini Run to Fund Ward 84 Playroom

Thursday 16th April 2015

Paul to Grin and Bear it as Humphrey at Morrisons Great Manchester Run

Picture of the Cubbin family ahead of the event

Monday 13th April 2015

Cubbin family join Moon Rise Run for their little superhero

Tuesday 31st March 2015

Brave Ella to Start Mini Run Race to Mark Transplant Anniversary

Tuesday 31st March 2015

Many Hands Finale Sees Companies Pitch to Former Dragon

Wednesday 25th March 2015

Egg-stra Special Easter

Tuesday 17th March 2015

Trust Chairman Joins Team Humphrey at Morrisons Great Manchester Run

Friday 06th March 2015

Bents Blossom for RMCH

Monday 02nd March 2015

Corrie Star Brooke Joins Patient Charlotte ahead of the Moon Rise Run

Monday 23rd February 2015

Liam’s Pacific Pedal for Charlotte

Monday 16th February 2015

Intern Opportunity

Friday 30th January 2015

Clint Boon Announces his Army of Charity Runners for Great Manchester Run

Wednesday 24th December 2014

City Stars bring Festive Cheer

Monday 22nd December 2014

Christmas Raffle Results

Friday 12th December 2014

NCC Group Donates £50k!

Wednesday 10th December 2014

Poorly Patients Cheered Up by Charity Christmas Elf Angela

Monday 08th December 2014

Kids’ Hospital at Christmas

Saturday 29th November 2014

Jenny’s Pennies Enters the Thousands!

Wednesday 12th November 2014

The Magician Shaun Murphy Pots for Pounds

Monday 10th November 2014

Christmas on Ward 84

Friday 24th October 2014

We’ve teamed up with Combined Charities Christmas Cards

Tuesday 21st October 2014

Standish Dad’s 100 Miles for Brave Daisy

Friday 17th October 2014

Companies Take to the Road in Big Charity Drive

Friday 17th October 2014

Watch City take on United

Friday 10th October 2014

Michelle Keegan Joins Team Humphrey

Thursday 28th August 2014

The Charity Team is Moving

Wednesday 27th August 2014

Z Company First Fusiliers Show their Support

Tuesday 26th August 2014

Jack Jumps Again for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

Friday 15th August 2014

Westfield Health donation helps young hospital patients in Manchester

Monday 11th August 2014

Rugby’s Danny Cipriani Opens Children’s Rehabilitation Centre

Wednesday 30th July 2014

A Ride for Adam’s Pedal Power Against the Elements

Tuesday 22nd July 2014

Jason Done Takes the Plunge at the Great Manchester Swim

Tuesday 22nd July 2014

Hilton Smythe’s Green Goblins Get Involved in Be Seen in Green Day

Wednesday 16th July 2014

Humphrey’s Holiday

Tuesday 15th July 2014

Hollyoaks’ Star Ashley Taylor Dawson Waltzes in to Thank Pupils and Staff

Friday 27th June 2014

Soap star lends his support to Be Seen In Green Day

Wednesday 25th June 2014

Shakespearean Roof Garden for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

Wednesday 11th June 2014

Five Years of the Children’s Hospital

Monday 09th June 2014

New Arrival at the Children’s Hospital

Friday 23rd May 2014

Rebecca Adlington helps TV star prepare to take the plunge at the Great Manchester Swim

Wednesday 14th May 2014

Radiology Department Seeing Stars Thanks to Thomas Cook Children’s Charity

Tuesday 13th May 2014

Brave Charlie Starts off Manchester’s Great Weekend of Running

Friday 02nd May 2014

Neville Hits 1000 in Great Manchester Run for Children’s Hospital

Wednesday 23rd April 2014

New Ambassador Announced

Sunday 23rd March 2014

Jack’s Marathon Jump for the Children’s Hospital

RMCH Charity - Humphrey Bear & Kaiden Campbell final

Friday 14th March 2014

Pop the Kettle on for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity’s Big T-Break Week

Tuesday 11th March 2014

I’m a Little Teapot…

Hale Mother holding Celebrity Spice book

Friday 07th March 2014

Hale Mother Lends Celebrity Spice to Hospital’s Fundraising

Tuesday 11th February 2014

New Partnership with Original Giving Announced

Monday 10th February 2014

Fundraising Target Smashed as Stars Come Out at Discovery Ball

Wednesday 22nd January 2014

Children’s Hospital Seeing ’Stars’ as Headline Act for Ball Announced

Monday 23rd December 2013

Christmas Cheer

Friday 20th December 2013

Raffle Winners Announced

Father Christmas and his elves holding cheque

Monday 16th December 2013

Father Christmas Flies in with the RAF

Wednesday 04th December 2013

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas….

Tuesday 19th November 2013

Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity Chosen as Nominated Charity for Bupa Great Manchester Run 2014

Monday 18th November 2013

Richard and Judy to Host Discovery Ball

Wednesday 13th November 2013

Cabbage Patch Kids Welcome Special Guest for PJ Day

Tuesday 12th November 2013

Schools Support

Wednesday 23rd October 2013

Lead Local Charities Announced for ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon 2014

Anthony Leon, Malcolm Feddy, Barrington Powell, Lucy, Lee Feddy, Rebecca Feddy

Monday 21st October 2013

Orly’s Magic

Monday 21st October 2013

Declan Marks Ten years of treatment with fundraising Decathlon

Wednesday 09th October 2013

Harley Lane Wins Pride of Britain Award

Monday 30th September 2013

Manchester Evening News Wish Campaign

Wednesday 04th September 2013

Family run for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and the little boy with the Angel’s smile

Wednesday 28th August 2013

Congratulations Charlotte Jones

Wednesday 10th July 2013

Laura Wolfe Becomes Ambassador

Monday 08th July 2013

Alkrington pupils’ champion fundraising

Wednesday 29th May 2013

Olympic Champion, Rebecca Adlington Visits Hospital

Wednesday 01st May 2013

Snooker Star Shaun Murphy Visits RMCH

Friday 26th April 2013

Chairman Maurice Watkins receives North West Pride award

Monday 15th April 2013

Cycling Champion Manning Puts in Marathon Effort for RMCH

Thursday 11th April 2013

Poynton pupils take on ‘Marathon Triathlon’ on behalf of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity

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