OUR SUPPORT
Fundraising and philanthropy The pandemic prompted unprecedented affection for the NHS. The weekly Clap for Carers, thank you rainbows and support for heroic fundraising efforts like Captain Tom Moore’s 100th birthday walk were just some of the ways the general public expressed their enormous gratitude to staff working on the frontline. UCLH was no exception; we were overwhelmed by the support we received from individual donors, local businesses and national campaigns. Here is a snapshot of some of fundraising and philanthropy in 2020/21.
NHS Charities Together UCLH Charity received grants from NHS Charities Together from funds raised through its national Covid-19 appeal. Funding contributed to staff wellbeing, including psychological support and respite areas, research into Covid-19 infection in healthcare workers, with a focus on staff in the BAME community, training in occupational and public health and arts and heritage projects, which include music therapy for staff.
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UCLH CHARITY ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS 2020 –21
Support our staff Covid-19 appeal
THANK YOU
The appeal was set up in March 2020. As well as a JustGiving page, campaign posters, banners and tap to donate machines appeared in the hospitals. In total, over £1m was raised, together with wonderful messages of support and thanks.
Rothschild Foundation
Trusts and foundations A large gift from the Gerald and Gail Ronson Family Foundation funded the refurbishment of six on-call overnight rooms for junior doctors and nurses at the Westmoreland Street site and the design and print of an adult therapeutic colouring book for staff and patients. The Howard de Walden Estate provided a grant towards longcovid research. In addition, the Danson Foundation expanded the Trust’s cycle to work providing an alternative to public transport at the height of the pandemic. A grant from The Rayne Foundation enabled treats for staff, including spa vouchers.
We would also wish to thank those who have kindly supported UCLH this year:
Cecil Rosen Foundation Avast The Kennedy Leigh Charitable Trust Robert Gavron Charitable Trust Mountview Estates Simon Cheng Uttarakhand Welfare Association (UK) Vedic Cultural Society Henry Oldfield Trust David and Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust
