Oxford Hospitals Charity

19/06/2026

Last night, our charity was delighted to support the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 2026 Annual Staff Recognition Awards 💕

This year’s event was hosted by the wonderful Alex Kingston, best known for her roles as River Song in Doctor Who and Dr Elizabeth Corday in ER.

The awards are always a special occasion, celebrating the outstanding achievements of staff, volunteers and supporters across the John Radcliffe, Churchill, NOC, Horton General and Oxford Children’s Hospital.

There was a wonderful sense of joy and celebration in the room as colleagues, friends and supporters came together to recognise those who consistently go above and beyond.

The event began with a fantastic performance from the Horton Power Choir, who filled the auditorium with singing and applause, followed by another wonderful musical performance from Singing Sally.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate an individual or team. It was clear how much the recognition meant to everyone involved.

We would also like to thank the incredible group of OUH staff who organised this special event, as well as all the amazing volunteers who attended. It was wonderful to see so many of you there.

A standout moment for us was the Oxford Hospitals Charity Supporter/Volunteer of the Year Award.

The finalists - Oxford Orcas, Tara Sullivan, Breast Care Buddies and Kate Wilkinson, were all recognised for their outstanding fundraising or volunteering efforts.

Our congratulations go to Tara Sullivan, who received the award for her incredible fundraising support in memory of her son, Harvey.

Alongside her husband, Jack, Tara has taken part in fundraising events including our Skydive and Half Marathon. Together, they have also rallied the Wallingford community to raise vital funds, which will help create a new teenage space on Kamran’s Ward.

A huge congratulations to all the finalists and winners. Thank you for everything you do to support our hospitals and patients. 💙

18/06/2026

🏃🏽‍♀️RUN FOR US AT THE 2027 LONDON MARATHON! 🏃🏽‍♂️🎉

Missed out on a place in the London Marathon ballot? Don’t worry – there’s a chance to be part of one of the world’s most iconic races.

Oxford Hospitals Charity has a limited number of charity places available for the TCS London Marathon 2027, and we’re looking for passionate runners and fundraisers to join our team.

If you’d like to apply for one of our places, click the link in the comments below to find out more and complete our application form.

We’d love to hear why you want to take on this incredible challenge and support the patients, staff and projects that make a difference across our hospitals every day. You’ll be running for the John Radcliffe, Churchill. NOC, Horton General and Oxford Children’s Hospital.

And if you know someone who would love the opportunity to run the London Marathon, why not tag them below or share this post with them?

Deadline for applications is 31st July, and all applicants will hear back by 31st August 2026.

If you’re one of the lucky ones who’ve already secured your own place through the ballot, you can still run for Oxford Hospitals Charity - our team will support you every step of the way with fundraising advice and training encouragement – just get in touch.

17/06/2026

What happens when a team of paediatric anaesthetists and nurses from the John Radcliffe Hospital swap operating theatres for mountains?

Last month, Asaker, Bianca, Chandrika, Naresh and Lisa took on the National Three Peaks Challenge, climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in under 24 hours!

They were spurred on to raise money for Oxford Hospitals Charity in support of the Children’s Hospital.

The team covered hundreds of miles between each peak and tackled the mountainous terrain on very little sleep to beat the 24-hour deadline.

From traffic delays and aching knees to the odd slip, they were in a race against the clock, and the challenge tested them physically and mentally from start to finish, with plenty of moments when it felt rather ‘overwhelming’.

But the team’s determination, sense of humour, and motivation to help young patients in our hospitals kept them going.

Lisa said: “Every blister, sore muscle and sleepless hour was worth it to help make a difference.

“Whenever things felt tough, we reminded ourselves why we were doing it. Nothing we experienced compares to what the incredible children and families we care for face every day.

“The absolute highlight for me was the scenery. We were incredibly lucky with the weather, and apparently it is quite unusual to have such a clear view from midway up to the summit of Ben Nevis. The views were breathtaking and made all the hard work worthwhile. Climbing Scafell Pike in the dark felt like a real adventure too; it was challenging but also something quite special that I'll never forget.

Please join us in sharing huge congratulations to the team for completing this amazing challenge and for raising over £3,000 for Oxford Hospitals Charity.

If you would like to take on a challenge for Oxford Hospitals Charity, take a look at our fundraising pages. To sponsor the team click on the link below.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

15/06/2026

Did you know that we're the official charity that supports your local Oxfordshire hospitals? 💙

Oxford Hospitals Charity helps to transform care - funding the best medical equipment, research, training and facilities for our patients and staff - and we couldn't do it without your support.

You may have seen our recent social media posts highlighting Sebbie's incredible fundraising challenge or coverage of the Kitten Scanner that we funded for young patients at the Oxford Children's Hospital.

If you're interested in the work that we do across the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Horton General Hospital and the Oxford Children's Hospital then please do give this page a like and a follow to keep up to date with everything that we are doing.

13/06/2026

Congratulations to our friends at Sobell House celebrating 50 years of kindness and care today 🎉🥰

🌟Tomorrow’s the day… our BIG 50th Celebration is finally here! 🌟

Please join us tomorrow in the Westgate Shopping Centre from 10am for an EXTRAVAGANZA of fun. There’ll be plenty to enjoy throughout the day – including creative workshops, funfair games, shopping stalls, music, and more – so come along and celebrate this very special milestone with us.

12/06/2026

They did it! A huge thank you to our two incredible teams from our Oxford hospitals who took on the Endure24 Challenge in Reading last weekend in support of Oxford Hospitals Charity.

Endure24 is the UK's largest 24-hour relay race, and this year's event threw everything at our runners – mud, hills and relentless rain. Despite the challenging conditions, Team Critical Miles and Wait for Me Willis showed remarkable determination, teamwork and resilience throughout the day and night.

Team Critical Miles, made up of Florian, one of the Divisional Directors of Nursing, Rachel, Paediatric Acute Team Lead Physiotherapist, and friend Paul, ran in support of the Paediatric Critical Care Unit, to help fund specialist equipment, enhanced support and improved facilities for critically ill children and their families.

Rachel said: “We are so grateful to everyone who backed us along the way and to all who donated so generously, helping us raise nearly £7,000 for Children’s Critical Care. This was not just about endurance; it was about running for those who need it most.”

Meanwhile, the brilliantly named "Wait for Me Willis" team was made up of Kumi, Catherine, Natalie and Hannah from the Neuroscience Unit at the JR, Helen, a community physiotherapist, Angelica from the Oxford Centre for Enablement and friend Liam, who all ran for the Neuroscience Unit and Oxford Major Trauma Centre.

They ran to raise money to support patients whose lives have been transformed by neurological illness or injury, and the dedicated staff who care for them every day.

Together, both teams trained for months, battled tough conditions and even overcame injuries to complete this epic challenge.

Well done to everyone who took part in the challenge -your fundraising efforts will make a real difference to patients, families and staff across our hospitals. 💙

To donate to our teams click on their Just Giving pages in the comments below⬇️

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

10/06/2026

🌊💙 Channel Swim for Oxford Hospitals Charity 💙🌊

Rich was joined by Sarah Vaccari, Head of Communications at Oxford Hospitals Charity, to talk about an incredible challenge she and her team are taking on – a Channel Swim relay from Dover to Calais! 🏊‍♀️

They’re braving jellyfish, freezing waters, and no wetsuits – all to raise £30,000 for the Paediatric Critical Care Unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital. A cause close to Sarah’s heart, this epic swim will help support families facing the toughest of times 💛

Shoutout to Breckon & Breckon and Minoli Tiles for sponsoring the team – meaning every penny raised goes directly to the charity.

👉 Find out more or donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/sarah-vaccari-7

09/06/2026

A simple idea making a big difference - thanks to Oxford Hospitals Charity the 'kitten scanner' helps children at the John Radcliffe Hospital prepare for MRI scans. 🏥 🥰

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

09/06/2026

Just look at these smiles...💙

We’re delighted to bring more sunshine and smiles to the Oxford Children’s Hospital, in partnership with our good friends at Spread a Smile Charity.

We have now funded more specialist entertainment sessions for young patients at the Oxford Children’s Hospital, doubling the provision of therapeutic entertainment across the Oxford Children’s Hospital at the John Radcliffe.

Professional entertainers give one-to-one sessions with children, sharing their favourite musicals and pop songs, magic, art and bubble play – with each session tailored to the child’s individual needs and interests.

Kelly Osborne, whose 12-year-old son Jenson spent three months in hospital following gastro surgery, praised the support, saying: “It’s amazing seeing him so happy. Jenson is a long-term patient, so for him, having these sessions is really important – they make his week!

“It’s good to have someone non-medical who isn’t doing a procedure, just having fun with him. After the sessions have taken place, he tells everyone about them. He just loves them.

“I’m so appreciative of this extra support from the charities; it really makes such a difference to families like ours. It’s amazing.”

To read the full story, click on the link in the comments section below ⬇️

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust