10 ways you can help to buy Addenbrooke's a Robot
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust launched its Surgical Robot Appeal back in April 2021. We have now almost reached our £1.5m target with just £151,950 to go! We are calling on all our supporters to please help us over the finish line. What could YOU do to support your hospital?
Hospital’s green bus service is just the ticket for patients and planet
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) launches an environmentally friendly patient courtesy bus service, thanks to a team effort by its charity, Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT), and a well-known patient governor.
Next generation scanner installed at Addenbrooke’s could greatly improve the life chances of many patients
An amazing next generation scanner - the 3D ‘Cone Beam’ CT scanner - has now been installed at Addenbrooke’s and seen its first patient. The scanner is part of a wider surgical planning service that helps improve outcomes for patients and has been funded by charitable donations.
Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust gifts festive hampers to thank hospital staff
Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT) is providing hundreds of goodie-filled hampers for all Addenbrooke’s staff again this year to thank the teams for their incredible dedication over the past 12 months and to spread some much-needed festive cheer.
Addenbrooke’s Robot Appeal reaches first major milestone
A £1.5 million appeal run by Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) to buy a surgical robot for Addenbrooke’s Hospital has passed the £250,000 milestone for donations and funds raised, following its launch earlier this year.
Addenbrooke’s charity appoints new trustees to support ambitious fundraising plans
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT), the fundraising charity for Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new trustees: William Fox, Portfolio Director at wealth management service provider, Cazenove Capital, and James Stevens, CEO of Ely-based nutritional ingredients supplier, Cambridge Commodities.
Addenbrooke’s charity begins partnership with Stock Shop at hospital store
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) has partnered with clothing and gift store, The Stock Shop, to raise funds and help make Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals even better for patients. The store, based in the main concourse at Addenbrookes Hospital, has now pledged to fundraise for its local NHS charity, ACT, following a year of fundraising for NHS Charities Together nationally during the…
Addenbrooke’s charity scoops accolades at fundraising awards ceremony
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) is delighted to announce that The ALBORADA Trust has won Grant Giver of the Year for its partnership with the charity at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising East Anglia Region Awards.
What can you do a thousand times to raise money? Take part in Addenbrooke’s charity’s ‘1,000 Challenge’
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) has launched its new ‘1,000 challenge’, encouraging the public to fundraise £1,000, either individually or as a group, towards its £1.5m appeal to buy a new surgical robot for the hospital.
‘Buy Addenbrooke’s a Robot’ appeal launched by hospital charity to change the lives of thousands of patients
A £1.5 million appeal to buy a surgical robot for Addenbrooke’s Hospital has been launched by its charity, Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT). A new surgical robot will mean quicker, less invasive surgery and faster healing and recovery times for patients.
Inspiring artwork celebrating the late Sir Michael Marshall unveiled at Addenbrooke’s
Artwork featuring the inspiring words of a poem read at the funeral of Sir Michael Marshall has been unveiled in the main ground floor corridor at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
Dame Mary Archer appointed as President of Addenbrooke’s charity
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) – the only charity dedicated to supporting innovative patient care at Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals - is pleased to announce that Dame Mary Archer DBE has agreed to take up the role of President of the charity.
New video link at Addenbrooke’s allows parents who are unable to visit, to see and talk to their babies in hospital
A new video contact system giving parents the ability to have precious virtual contact with their babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) was launched earlier than planned due to coronavirus.
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust raises funds for two new emergency children’s ambulances for the East of England
Generous donations from hospital supporters have helped Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) raise £216,000 for an emergency children’s ambulance service, which will save young lives in the East of England.
Check out to help out – Addenbrooke’s charity launches online shop
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) has launched a new online shop full of ideal presents just in time for Christmas, with all profits making Addenbrooke’s hospital even better for patients.
Addenbrooke’s charity campaign encourages people to support their hospital directly
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) has launched a new advertising campaign, “I’m here for Addenbrooke’s”, featuring local fundraising heroes, reminding the community that they can directly support Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie by donating or fundraising for the charity.
Addenbrooke’s appeal needs just £10k to put specialist ambulances on the road and save more critically ill children
Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT) is asking the public to help raise the final £10,000 of its £216,000 appeal for an emergency children's ambulance service which will save young lives in the East of England.
Jamie Oliver gives ‘big love’ and appreciation to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in heartfelt video message
Celebrity TV chef Jamie Oliver has recorded an emotional video message paying tribute to all the staff at his local hospital, Addenbrooke's in Cambridge.
Addenbrooke’s NHS Charity encourages further donations and celebrates hospital’s unsung heroes
Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT) is encouraging people to keep fundraising for Addenbrooke’s hospital, with donations continuing to help the hospital through the crisis and beyond.
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust raises over £1 million to help our NHS Heroes
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT), the NHS charity raising money to support Addenbrooke’s, the Rosie and the amazing NHS heroes who work there, is pleased to announce that thanks to generous donors it has now raised £1,048,000 for its Coronavirus Appeal.
ACT highlights the tireless work of nursing staff at Addenbrooke’s Hospital on International Nurses Day
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT), the NHS charity for Addenbrooke’s Hospital, is marking International Nurses' Day today (12 May) by highlighting the contribution of over 3,300 nurses and the vital and varied work they do every day, which is now being undertaken in the shadow of the coronavirus.
Children bring hope to Addenbrooke's staff
Fatemeh Mohammadi Banadaki and her children, Hedika (8) and Roham (5) - originally from Iran but now living in Cambridge for a year - decided to make something positive out of a difficult situation.
Help support Addenbrooke’s and our NHS heroes by setting up a virtual tea break and donating the cost of your cuppa
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) is launching a daily virtual tea and coffee break to help bring people together and raise money for Addenbrooke’s and our brave NHS heroes at the same time.
Addenbrooke's ‘Help your hospital’ appeal launched
Please help raise funds to support Addenbrooke’s hospital and its staff during the coronavirus crisis.
New music therapy research promotes a host of positive outcomes for brain injury patients
Music-based exercises could have a positive effect on mood and concentration, increase motivation, and promote changes in the brain to improve function for patients who have suffered a stroke or other brain injuries, according to new research.