Philanthropy is playing an ever more important role in helping to make life better for patients and their families. Whether it is funding the purchase of cutting-edge medical equipment or supporting the development of major building projects, the support of philanthropists, grant-making trusts and companies is crucial in ensuring their successful delivery.

Providing significant support to help address a major need offers a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of our patients and their families now and in the future. We always want to involve these supporters in the projects that they have made possible, so they can see first-hand the difference they are making, while recognising their generosity through a naming opportunity and in our publications, unless they would rather not be acknowledged in this way.

Such gifts have helped transform our elderly care wards to better cater for the specific needs of those patients with dementia. They have also funded the purchase of cutting-edge equipment to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of patients across a range of services, including urology, ophthalmology, oncology, as well as introducing surgical robotics at Kingston Hospital.

Philanthropy also played a crucial role in the successful development of a dedicated retina centre, as part of the enlarged Royal Eye Unit and, on the floor above, a self-contained children’s oncology unit, which is linked to the rest of the children’s service.

Philanthropy continues to be integral to the successful delivery of major projects that will help clinical colleagues deliver the best care possible now and in the years to come. We also appreciate the time and expertise such supporters can provide assisting our fundraising campaigns.

For a more considered discussion, please contact Rob Aldous by email r.aldous@nhs.net or call 020 8973 5042