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.

This continues to be a very challenging time for our local NHS, so philanthropy is expected to play an integral a role in delivering a number of major projects that will help clinical colleagues deliver the best care possible. 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