NEW. Friends of the RUH

NEW. Friends of the RUH NEW PAGE. We provide volunteers and support to help patients and their relations while at the RUH

06/06/2026

As comes to a close, Ann, one of our volunteers, explains why she volunteers and what it means to her.

If you'd like to volunteer but aren't sure where to start, then clink on this link to our website https://friendsoftheruh.org.uk/volunteer/opportunities/ to find out more and to contact us.

to every with the Friends, and everywhere - we wouldn't be able to do what we do without you!

06/06/2026

Just wonderful to hear first hand from a Friends volunteer about their role and the impact they have not only on the patient but also the positive impact on themselves from volunteering.

If you’d like to know more about our volunteer opportunities check out the link here https://friendsoftheruh.org.uk/volunteer/opportunities/

What a fabulous event we had, volunteers from across the RUH coming together with staff to enjoy each others company, ta...
04/06/2026

What a fabulous event we had, volunteers from across the RUH coming together with staff to enjoy each others company, talk about what the different volunteers do and for us all to say a huge

Volunteering opportunities at the comes in many shapes and sizes, and some even include a dog! One of the wonderful thi...
04/06/2026

Volunteering opportunities at the comes in many shapes and sizes, and some even include a dog! One of the wonderful things some of our volunteers do is bring in their specially trained therapy dogs to brighten up the day of patients, as well as staff and volunteers and to help support .

A can make huge difference to the hospital experience for patients or visitors. They are here to help and support people, get them to the place they need to be, ensure they have refreshments when they need something, make the gardens lovely and many more important activities.

Volunteers always tell us how much they get back and that's why so many have volunteered with the Friends for years, sometimes over a decade! So why not help us to help others.

If you want to know more about volunteering opportunities, please check out our website here https://friendsoftheruh.org.uk/volunteer/opportunities/

During we're shining a light on some of our volunteers and the different roles they do. Bryan is a volunteer in the Fr...
03/06/2026

During we're shining a light on some of our volunteers and the different roles they do.

Bryan is a volunteer in the Friends shop, but he also one of the champions who raise awareness and help people know how to recognise if someone might have hearing difficulties and what to do to support them.

A huge to Bryan and all our volunteers because, without you, the Friends and RUH Bath couldn't do what we do. Thank you for your amazing support.

If you want to become a volunteer, or just want to know more about volunteering, please check out our website here https://friendsoftheruh.org.uk/volunteer/opportunities/

At the Friends, all of our board of are volunteers, just like all of the sector, giving their time to help shape th...
02/06/2026

At the Friends, all of our board of are volunteers, just like all of the sector, giving their time to help shape the strategic direction of the charity, ensure good governance and financial stability. This is Ronny, our new Chair of Trustees, he's committed to ensuring the Friends of the RUH the best possible support for the . So during we'd like to thank all trustees, everywhere, for your hard work and diligence - without you charities like the Friends of the RUH wouldn't exist.

We currently have a trustee for a , marketing and trustee. If you are interested in this, or any other roles, please check out our website here: https://friendsoftheruh.org.uk/volunteer/opportunities/

At the Friends of the RUH our are volunteers, just like all the sector. Trustees provide valuable leadership for the...
02/06/2026

At the Friends of the RUH our are volunteers, just like all the sector. Trustees provide valuable leadership for the strategic direction, governance and financial stability of a charity. Ronny, our new chair of the board, and is focussed on ensuring the Friends maximise our support for the .

So, during we'd like to thank all trustees, everywhere, for all you do, the charity sector wouldn't exist without you!

We currently have a vacancy for a trustee with , marketing and knowledge and skills. if you are interested in this or any other role check out our website here: https://friendsoftheruh.org.uk/volunteer/opportunities/

01/06/2026

Its this week and an opportunity for the Friends and RUH Bath to say a huge to all our volunteers who provided over 27,000 hours last year to supporting people in the RUH.

Volunteers give their time freely but we know they do it gladly because of what they get back. Here's Keith, a housekeeping volunteer, explaining why he's a .

If you want to do something different, why not become a volunteer with us - checkout our website here: https://friendsoftheruh.org.uk/volunteer/opportunities/

A shoutout to our , past and present, who give their time freely and help to make the Friends the fantastic we are ...
28/05/2026

A shoutout to our , past and present, who give their time freely and help to make the Friends the fantastic we are today. In the picture is our recently retired chair and treasurer, Bernard and Jane, as well as our new chair, Ronny (last on the right).

We are currently recruiting for a new trustee, one with skills in , marketing and - if you think you have what it takes to be a trustee at the Friends, checkout our website here: https://friendsoftheruh.org.uk/opportunity/communications-marketing-fundraising-trustee/

Whatever the weather, the Friends in the has the spot for you. We have a wonderful outside area with shady and sunn...
27/05/2026

Whatever the weather, the Friends in the has the spot for you. We have a wonderful outside area with shady and sunny spots, as well as a lovely inside area for people wishing to escape the .

The joy of the Friends is because we are a , whenever you come into our shop or café, the profit goes to the RUH to help support patients and those important to them. So why not pop in, get yourself something delicious to eat and know you're doing something good for patients at the same time.

If you want to know more about how we provide grants for patients, check out our website here: https://friendsoftheruh.org.uk/about-us/

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