For staff at Plymouth’s Child Development Centre, a busy working day paused - just briefly - for calm, care and connection thanks to the staff lottery, which helps fund projects that support staff wellbeing and improved staff areas.

Sunday 17th May 2026

Register to run with Team Blue Wave at the Britain’s Ocean City Running Festival 2026 and fundraise for your local NHS! 10k and Half Marathon spaces available.

We were delighted to fund a festive Christmas dinner for more than 50 UHP volunteers at Goodness at Greens in Derriford Hospital.

As the NHS enters what is predicted to be the busiest winter period on record for emergency departments and ambulance service, we will be able to provide crucial support to help improve the wellbeing of local NHS staff, both now and in the future, thanks to a £49,980 grant from NHS Charities Together and NHS England.

As winter draws in and festive lights begin to twinkle across our communities, we want to shine a spotlight on two extraordinary individuals; Robert Carter-Lovell and Brian Steele, who are transforming parts of Plymstock into a magical winter wonderland.

It was lovely to join the Plymouth branch of the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS) for a cheque presentation to the Physiotherapy team at University Hospitals Plymouth. Read more about it here.

In February 2025, Mick began his second major Plymouth-based portrait series titled The Champagne Room Sessions, which he kindly dedicated 10% of the net proceeds to the Mustard Tree Cancer Support Centre.

Plymouth Hospitals Charity welcomed senior colleagues from Mitie Projects MEP to Derriford Hospital for an on-site visit and presentation, celebrating their recent fundraising success and their early commitment to supporting the future Big Dreams Appeal.

The Callington Community raised £17,250 over breakfast to say a big thank you to ward staff on Birch and Bracken. Read the story behind this amazing gift.

Read Emma’s Story:

Emma visited us at the charity hub to present a cheque for £1,068.16 to Birch and Bracken wards after running the Berlin Marathon in 28-degree heat! Incredible!

Read Julie’s Story:

Braving icy waters, Julie is taking on a series of cold-water swims to say thank you and give back to the incredible hospital teams that cared for her.

We’ve recently received an update from the Organ Donation team at University Hospitals Plymouth, who told us how valuable the ICU Secret Garden has been for their work.

On Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September, more than 120 abseiling superheroes took on the Derriford Abseil, raising over £40,000 for Plymouth hospitals.

Saturday 21st March 2026

Join us at Derriford Hospital for a truly unforgettable challenge. Step barefoot across a bed of glowing coals — reaching temperatures of around 1,200°F — or tiptoe across a path of pointy Lego bricks!

Meet the Willmott Dixon team, brave enough to conquer this year’s Plymouth Hospitals Charity’s Derriford Abseil for Plymouth’s hospitals!

Meet Team PWS!

The wonderful Paul, Jemile, Aleysha, Jordan and Elly from Protective Wear Supplies in Plymouth have signed up for this year’s Derriford Abseil. So far, they have already raised over £600 for Plymouth Hospitals Charity to support patients, their families and the dedicated staff at our hospitals.

Will return in 2026

Perched on the rooftop of Derriford Hospital, you’ll face the breathtaking height and adrenaline-pumping challenge of abseiling down the main hospital building — a moment that will stay with you forever.

Read Jack’s story:

Just days before his 25th birthday, Jack discovered a lump on his neck. What followed was a life-changing diagnosis of Stage 2 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, which had spread to his neck, chest and underarms. The news was a devastating shock for him and his family. “Our lives were completely spun,” they shared.

Read Joseph’s Story:

On 25th August 2025, Joseph has chosen to support our Keep Me Close appeal by cycling an incredible 45 miles along the Exe Estuary Trail with his dad, Tony.

Read Dan’s Story:

In celebration of 30 years, Dan will be stepping off the top of Derriford Hospital and abseiling down the front of the building as part of Plymouth Hospitals Charity’s fundraising abseil.