HOW TO FUNDRAISE

Thinking of fundraising for your department? Whether you're abseiling down the hospital or organising a bake sale, every fundraiser changes lives at UHP.

  • Medical professional performing a simulation with a CPR training mannequin in a clinical setting.

    Fund vital equipment

  • A woman in a NHS uniform smiling, wearing a blue lanyard with a badge attached.

    Improve patient care

  • Three healthcare professionals sitting outdoors, wearing blue scrubs and lanyards, engaging in a discussion.

    Support your colleagues and work environment

  • A mother in a hospital bed holding her newborn baby, smile and touching foreheads in a tender moment.

    Make life brighter for patients and their loved ones

A smiling man with glasses, a beard, and a buzz cut, wearing a pink sweater over a white collared shirt, with a blue lanyard and multiple pins, standing against a plain white background.
A large pink speech bubble on a white background.

If you and your colleagues want to raise funds for a specific project, piece of equipment, or area of care, please get in touch with Jamie at jamie.lee4@nhs.net. He’s always happy to discuss ideas and guide you through the fundraising process. 

Don’t forget to keep us updated throughout your fundraising! We’d love to follow your progress, share your story, and support you along the way.

JAMIE IS HERE TO HELP

Inspiring Stories

We love hearing about your fundraising efforts and are here to help! Please get in touch to share your stories and ideas! Or tag us on socials @Plymouthhospitalscharity or #plymouthhospitalscharity on Facebook & Instagram.

News & Events
Cornwall Breathers Raise Funds to Upgrade Honeyford's Family Room
Cornwall Breathers Raise Funds to Upgrade Honeyford's Family Room

What a pleasure it was to meet Joe Barr from Cornwall Breathers and Jim Shaylor from Devon Breathers with their fuzzy mascot, Joe Bear, this week. The Breathers team was proud to present a generous donation of £2,500 to Honeyford staff, which was raised to upgrade the family room for patients and their families.

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Mayflower Crew Conquers Atlantic in Epic Challenge for Mustard Tree
Mayflower Crew Conquers Atlantic in Epic Challenge for Mustard Tree

In an extraordinary feat of endurance and determination, the Mayflower Crew has successfully completed their transatlantic rowing challenge, arriving in Antigua after weeks at sea.

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Levi’s Mum Receives 65 Roses Award for Raising Awareness on Cystic Fibrosis
Levi’s Mum Receives 65 Roses Award for Raising Awareness on Cystic Fibrosis

"Everything we do is for Levi," says Tracey Tookey, mother of Levi Haines, after receiving the 65 Roses award by UHP's Cystic Fibrosis team. 

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Back of The Net! Tournament in Memory of Jayden smashes goal
Back of The Net! Tournament in Memory of Jayden smashes goal

The family and friends of a six-year-old boy from Plymouth whose life was tragically cut short by an incurable brain tumour have honoured his memory by raising thousands of pounds for the unit at Derriford Hospital where he spent his final hours.

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“She was almost nine weeks old when we got to see her eyes” - Delilah’s Story
“She was almost nine weeks old when we got to see her eyes” - Delilah’s Story

Last week, we met Nikita, Steven, and brave little Delilah, who raised an incredible £3016 for Children's Theatres and the Royal Eye Infirmary.

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Jamie’s top tips for fundraising success

  • Make sure your first donation on your online giving page is from the donor who is most likely to sponsor you the most. 

  • Post your online fundraising page on your social media and do it multiple times! 

  • You will definitely get more sponsorship if you ask people directly  

  • Use a poster with a QR code to your fundraising page 

  • Tell your story - people are more likely to give when they know why it matters to you.