Barnsley 10k runners raise £15,499 and counting!
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This month, we’re excited to launch a brand-new staff and volunteer fundraising initiative—giving you the chance to support the part of the hospital that matters most to you. Whether you rally your team to get involved in a charity event,
take on a personal challenge, host a bake sale or come up with your own fundraiser, every pound you raise helps make a real impact for our patients, their families and you, our colleagues.
We’re also proud to unveil our Autumn Memory Walk a peaceful and heartfelt 5K at Manvers Lake to honour those we’ve loved and lost. It’s a beautiful way to come together in remembrance, reflection and hope.
If you’re feeling adventurous, why not dive into one of our thrilling water-based challenges?
Jane Mills Charity Development Manager
Take on the Shark Dive or brave the Cold-Water Plunge to raise funds for the service closest to your heart.
Thanks to your incredible support so far, we’ve already helped fund a range of meaningful projects— from dementia-friendly enhancements and emergency care comforts, to outdoor spaces and family rooms that provide moments of calm during the most difficult times. Read about what we have funded this month.
However, you choose to get involved we’re here to support you every step of the way!
Running total...
We are still counting up our Barnsley 10k fundraising currently running at £15,499! Thank you to all our runners for your incredible efforts :) We’ll share all our pictures and the final total next edition.
Reminder
All donations must be paid in to Barnsley Hospital Charity. For support and guidance please contact Jane on x1650 or Alex Watson, Finance x3934
Have you heard about our NEW staff and volunteer fundraising challenge?
Care to Compete
We’re excited to launch a brand-new team fundraising initiative starting this September.
Called Care to Compete, it’s been designed to help you support the part of our hospital that matters most to your team, in a way that’s personal and meaningful to you. Purpose The Care to Compete fundraising challenge is a friendly team-based competition aimed at raising vital funds to enhance the wellbeing of our patients and staff. It’s fun, rewarding and full of surprises - every month!
How it works
Each month teams are invited to fundraise in support of their own area or a charity appeal Teams can join in every month or just the ones they choose - flexibility is key! Each month a team will be chosen to open a numbered prize box (1-12) and reveal a surprise team reward (This could be the highest fundraiser or the most creative etc.) Boxes are numbered but prizes are hidden so choose wisely!
Team lunch
Drink vouchers
Team spa kit
Mystery prizes
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Introducing the Autumn Memory Walk
We’re excited to launch a brand-new event open to all colleagues across the Trust –the Autumn Memory Walk, taking place on Sunday 19 October 2025 at the beautiful Manvers Lake.
This peaceful 5K (3-mile) walk is an opportunity for us to come together as staff, volunteers and external supporters, united by something we all share – the experience of losing a loved one, or knowing we will one day.
Whether you choose to walk in memory of a parent, friend, grandparent, patient or colleague, this is a chance to reflect, remember and walk with purpose.
While the Charity is raising vital funds for our Breast Care Appeal, you’re also welcome to take part and fundraise for any part of the
hospital or even your own ward or department.
Every step you take can help make a difference where it matters most to you and your team.
There will be dedicated areas for quiet reflection, and a special remembrance space at the end of the walk. Plus, food, drink and stalls will make the day feel warm, uplifting and full of connection.
We’re proud to be delivering this event in partnership with:
Rotherham Hospital & Community Charity
Doncaster & Bassetlaw
Teaching Hospitals Charity
Early-bird entry is just £12 for adults and £8 for under-15s, and includes an exclusive t-shirt, medal and sponsorship pack.
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This Autumn, we invite you to come together with friends, family and our community for a special Memory Walk, organised by three local hospital charities. Join us to share memories, come together and celebrate those special to us who we will never forget. Together we walk in love and remembrance
To support Barnsley Hospital Charity
Could you support Barnsley Hospital Charity with a gift in your will?
Thanks to the gifts we receive in wills we are able to go the extra mile in supporting our patients here at Barnsley Hospital. These donations are very important to us and enable us to fund research, develop new ways of working and purchase state of the art equipment.
All gifts enable us to make a difference. Whatever amount you choose to give, we pledge to use your donation so that it has the greatest impact for our patients and leaves a lasting legacy in your memory. We want everyone to be able to make a will. That’s why we have partnered with expert will writers, Octopus Legacy, who provide a quick and easy service where each will is checked over by a legal expert.
Octopus Legacy also offers telephone and face to face will writing services for those that would rather speak to a solicitor, to find out more and to book an appointment simply call the team on 020 4525 3605 and quote Barnsley Hospital Charity.
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Create or update your will for free and support Barnsley hospital Charity
Claim your free will today: Online: Scan the QR code
Over the phone or in person: call 020 4525 3605 and quote Barnsley Hospital Charity to make an appointment
There is no expectation for you to leave us a gift in your will, we just ask that you consider making a gift as a thank you for the free will and to leave a lasting legacy at Barnsley Hospital.
What we’ve funded
Have you got a good idea to support our patients?
Barnsley Hospital
Charity can support you in helping to make a difference for our patients. Get in touch with us today.
r ward 17 room
Radios and dining room
CharityFunded
Extension of the complementary the treatments for all staff and volunte Music in hospital project supported by Patient Experience team
furniture for ward 32
14 September 2025
Manvers Lake
We have 15 amazing teams signed up for what will be a spectacular day of adrenaline, teamwork and laughter - all whilst raising vital funds. There is still time to get involved. Let us know by 31 July 2025 to take part!
What you need to get involved
Organise a team of 17 (can include family and friends). Fundraising target of £1,000 for the team. Optional payable training can be arranged if you are really competitive!
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Did you know you can win up to £25,000 and help benefit our patients and staff?
£25,000
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
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.
Sign up for our lottery today
You must be 18 or over to enter
To seek advice about your gambling, please visit www.gambleaware.org
Didyouknow?
IfyouworkatBarnsley
Hospitalyoucanbecomea regulargiverandsupport thecharityeachmonth
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The maximum amount you can give is 99p from every payslip and whilst a small ask of each of us, together we can make a big difference to our charity.
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Some of the initiatives your donations fund
Complementary therapies for staff
Dedicated support for hospital staff from Citizens Advice Barnsley Cavell Star Awards
