Making a positive difference to your local hospital
We fund improvements to the hospital environments and services beyond that which NHS funding alone could deliver in York and Scarborough hospitals and our community sites and services.
About York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity
We are the official charity of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. From the everyday to the transformational, we fund improvements to the hospital environments and services which are above and beyond NHS funding. With your help, we can make the hospital experience the best it can be for all who visit, stay and work there. We also support our teams who deliver care in the community.
With your support, we can:
- Purchase new equipment
- Enhance patient care and experience
- Improve the hospital environment through building and refurbishment
- Invest in staff wellbeing and training
- Support research
We support the work of York, Scarborough, Selby, Malton, Bridlington and St. Monica’s hospitals as well as community services.
Your impact
Thanks to your donations, we are able to fund a range of projects to make a positive difference to our hospitals. Below are just a few examples of what you helped us to fund in 2025.
100
specialist bras were funded to support patients following mastectomy surgery
4
high‑back chairs were funded to improve comfort for chemotherapy patients during treatment
55
staff attended training courses to develop their expertise
2
secure cycle stores were installed to make it easier for staff to cycle to work
1,200
gift boxes were given to patients in our hospitals on Christmas Day
3
quiet rooms were refurbished to create calm, private spaces for reflection and sensitive conversations
