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This month, we’re revving up excitement about our recent charity car show, a highlight for all motor enthusiasts, where every shiny hood supported our cause.
We also want to shine a spotlight on our amazing volunteers, whose dedication and energy continue to fuel our mission.
Plus, don’t miss updates on our Charity Hub, a vibrant space where our community comes together to support us and for inspiration.
As the festive season approaches, we’re thrilled to share our exciting plans to spread holiday cheer while making a meaningful impact. Stay tuned and stay involved!
Jane Mills
Charity Development Manager
Didyouknowthere’saCharityHub?
Open Mon to Fri 10am to 4pm, located on the 1st Floor by the Orange Zone lifts
Our Charity Hub is a vibrant space offering a variety of merchandise, crafts, and handmade knitting, all lovingly created by our supporters.
Every purchase directly helps raise funds for Barnsley Hospital Charity, supporting both our patients and staff.
It’s a wonderful way to shop with purpose and make a difference!
BorninBarnsley
We also have these fabulous Born In Barnsley vests available in the hub.
Thank you so much to mum Lucy for sharing this adorable photo of Ivy Rose modelling one of the vests. Lucy said, "A big thank you to the team on the Labour Suite who were amazing with my husband and me."
MeetourCharityVolunteers...
Barnsley Hospital Charity’s amazing volunteers are at the heart of our efforts, dedicating their time and energy to support patients, families, and staff.
Their selflessness helps us improve healthcare experiences, raise vital funds, and bring comfort to those in need. We couldn’t achieve our goals without their incredible commitment!
“I find it extremely rewarding helping the charity, both fundraise and deliver projects such as the discharge packs for patients leaving hospital.”
David, Charity Volunteer
2,500 Hours volunteered each year More than
You can support our charity volunteers in their fundraising mission by visiting their stalls on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Outpatients Entrance or by visiting our Charity Hub.
s not just us who think they’re great! he team have been shortlisted in the oud of Barnsley Awards 2024 £12,524 Raised in 2023
DazzlingHospitalCarShow Vintagecarenthusiastsraiseover£1,600
From a wild idea to a roaring success!
Back in September we hosted our very first vintage car rally… the teams’ vision hit top gear with our first brilliant car themed event, sponsored by Platinum Travel.
Over 60 eye catching vintage motors and 12 stalls raked in £1,640.
Local radio legend Stephanie Hirst joined with her iconic Vauxhall Nova!
The show-stopping winner? Chris Nowak’s sunshine-yellow 1969 Plymouth Road Runner, brought back to life over three years with his son.
Shout-outtoourthreepeakconquerors!
A big thank you to Dave Mills from Yorkshire Rose Holidays who provided a free coach to get our supporters to the Three Peaks.
Well done to everyone who took part in this grueling challenge in the beautiful English weather, you were phenomenal and helped raise vital funds for a variety of causes.
Wreathmakingclass
We are super excited to announce our very first Christmas wreath making class in partnership with Yorkshire Rose Florist.
The workshop will be held in our hospital staff canteen on the first floor on Sunday 24 November. Book your spot today
Activitybook helpsoccupybrightyoungminds
Thanks to an idea by Charity Volunteer Diane Andrews, and the hard work of Fundraising Admin Assistant Kerrie Hyland, we’ve created a charity first.
A colouring and activity book specifically designed for our younger patients, Kerrie meticulously researched, designed, and produced the book, ensuring activities are engaging for children and young people.
The books will be available in all Children’s areas of the hospital for enjoyment by our little patients and for sale in the Charity Hub at £2.50 each with the proceeds of sales enabling us to continue to provide free books for our patients.
You can donate to support the project on Just Giving
Thankstoyoursupportwehave recentlyfundedAutismRealityTraining
Barnsley Hospital Staff Left Gobsmacked by Autism Reality Experience!
Learning Disability and Autism Lead Nurse Michelle Evans says the mindbending, sensory-overload experience has opened staff’s eyes to the daily challenges faced by neurodiverse patients.
Funded by the Hospital Charity, the experience had staff struggling to cope –sparking new ideas on how to make the hospital more autism-friendly.
Staff left the session determined to improve patient care, saying, “It was tougher than we ever imagined!”
Alsofunded:Atransformationofthe dining/activityroomonward21
Well done to the team on Ward 21 for a terrific transformation. They have worked with patients to find the perfect mural to make the room a welcoming space. A perfect place for a cup of tea and mid-morning treat.
ThegreatBarnsley Hospitalbakeoff
Once again, we’re looking for Barnsley Hospital’s best baker.
Each bake must be accompanied by an ingredients list which identifies allergens. Click to download from the
This year all you need to do to be in with a chance of winning the star baker trophy is bring your bake along to the charity Hub on Wednesday 20 November at 9am (or by arrangement the day before).
The bakes will be judged that morning and a winner announced and then all bakes will be sold to raise funds to support our patients and staff.
Did you know you can win up to £25,000 and help benefit our patients and staff?
You can join our lottery from just £1 per week!
It’s easy to get involved, you can pay via direct debit or debit card and you will receive a 6 digit lottery code.
Each Friday a winning code is randomly drawn.
Sign up today
Winners have to match 3, 4, 5 or all 6 digits of the winning number in the correct place in the sequence.
3 digit match = 5 entries into the next draw
4 digit match = £25
5 digit match = £1,000
6 digit match = £25,000
What are my chances?
Unity offers the best odds of any platform of its kind. Because it’s a number match game, the odds are fixed.
You must be 18 or over to enter
To seek advice about your gambling, please visit www.gambleaware.org
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