Leeds Hospitals Charity

What Leeds Hospitals Charity does

Leeds Hospitals Charity is the official charitable partner of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, registered in England and Wales (charity registration referenced as 10492128 / 1170369) and structured as a company limited by guarantee. The charity funds projects, equipment, research, and specialist staff that government NHS budgets do not cover, delivering an average of £6.6 million in supplemental funding each year to support the Trust's patient base of over one million. In 2024/25 it funded 232 projects benefiting 1.46 million people, supported by 16,578 volunteer hours.

The charity operates a diversified fundraising and retail portfolio. Individual giving flows through one-off donations, the "Friends of Leeds Hospitals Charity" regular-giving programme (with Gift Aid boosting donations by 25p per £1), and legacy giving. A Gambling Commission-licensed weekly lottery (account 58230) charges £2 per week via direct debit for entry into cash-prize draws up to £25,000. Physical charity shops across the region plus an online e-commerce storefront sell pre-loved items and merchandise. Additional channels include face-to-face agency fundraising (Family First Fundraising across Leeds, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Bradford, York and Harrogate), telephone fundraising (Unity4), corporate partnerships, in-hospital collection and tap-to-donate points, and community events (London Landmarks Half Marathon, Yorkshire Three Peaks, Tough Mudder, golf days).

Major branded fundraising appeals anchor the charity's product strategy. The £6.8 million Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease at Seacroft Hospital opened in November 2025 — the UK's first purpose-built facility dedicated entirely to MND care, research, education and holistic support. The Leeds Cancer Appeal targets £1 million for Surface Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT) and MapRT planning software at Leeds Cancer Centre. The Play Team at Leeds Children's Hospital deploys 42 funded play specialists. Yorkshire Brain Appeal operates as a linked charity funding neurological research. Sub-brands, a broad distribution footprint, and partnerships with the MND Association, NHS Charities Together, the University of Leeds, Carers Leeds, Charlotte's Rooms, Family First Fundraising, Unity4 and Kevin Sinfield underpin the charity's community-led, multi-channel operating model.

Name

Leeds Hospitals Charity

Legal name

Leeds Hospitals Charity

Website

https://leedshospitalscharity.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Leeds Hospitals Charity is the official charity of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, raising and disbursing around £6.6 million annually through donations, a licensed lottery, charity shops, legacy giving and corporate partnerships to fund equipment, research and specialist staff for over one million patients served each year.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Fundraising Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Health & Prevention Program Funding (HLAJALAF)

Keywords

• NHS hospital fundraising
• Charity lottery subscription
• Healthcare charitable giving
• Medical research funding
• Community fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

Leeds

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: One-off and regular donations from individuals, including Gift Aid scheme where every £1 donated is boosted by 25p from UK tax relief. Regular giving program called 'Friends of Leeds Hospitals Charity'.
2. Charity Lottery: Weekly lottery with draws offering prizes including up to £25,000 rollover jackpot, £1,000 first prize, £100 second prize, and £25 third prize. Players pay £2 per week via direct debit.
3. Charity Shops and E-commerce: Physical charity shops across the region plus eShops and online shop for merchandise, with collection services for pre-loved items.
4. Legacy Giving: Donations through wills and legacies to support long-term hospital projects.
5. Corporate Partnerships: Strategic partnerships with businesses for fundraising support and employee giving programs.
6. Lottery: Single-play lottery tickets available for £2 per entry for next draw.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Leeds Hospitals Charity is the official charity of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, raising funds through donations, a regulated weekly lottery, charity shops, and fundraising events to provide supplemental funding for hospital equipment, specialist staff, research, and improved facilities. Annual extra funding averages £6.6 million, supporting over 1 million patients and 232 funded projects per year.

Product overview

Leeds Hospitals Charity operates as the official charity partner of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, offering a portfolio of fundraising products and services. The core offering includes a weekly charity lottery (Leeds Hospitals Charity Lottery) with cash prizes and Gambling Commission regulation. Major fundraising appeals include the Leeds Cancer Appeal (£1 million target for radiotherapy improvements) and the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease (a purpose-built £6.8M facility). Supporting services include The Play Team at Leeds Children's Hospital (42 play staff), the Yorkshire Brain Appeal (linked charity for neurological research), physical and online retail through charity shops and eShops, and a staff newsletter. The charity provides approximately £6.6 million in extra funding annually to support equipment, research, specialist staff, and improved facilities across the hospitals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Yorkshire Brain Appeal: A linked charity of Leeds Hospitals Charity dedicated to funding research into brain diseases including epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, Dementia and Alzheimer's

Products and services

• Leeds Hospitals Charity Lottery A weekly charity lottery offering cash prizes including a rollover jackpot of up to £25,000, £1,000 first prize, £100 second prize, and £25 third prize. Players can sign up for £2 per week via direct debit or purchase single-play tickets at £2 per draw. Licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission and a member of The Lotteries Council.
• The Play Team at Leeds Children's Hospital A dedicated play team supporting seriously ill children and their families at Leeds Children's Hospital. Funded through charitable donations, with 42 play staff working across the hospital to deliver play therapy and emotional support services for paediatric inpatients.
• The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease A purpose-built centre at Seacroft Hospital dedicated to MND care, research, education, and holistic support. Funded through a £6.8 million fundraising campaign supported by over 17,000 donors and Kevin Sinfield's ultra-marathon challenges. The first purpose-built centre of its kind dedicated entirely to MND in the UK.
• Leeds Cancer Appeal A £1 million fundraising appeal to improve radiotherapy at Leeds Cancer Centre, funding Surface Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT) and MapRT planning software so that cancer patients can receive kinder, more accurate treatment without the need for closed masks or permanent tattoos.
• Yorkshire Brain Appeal A linked charity of Leeds Hospitals Charity dedicated to funding research into brain diseases including epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, Dementia, and Alzheimer's. Supports clinical trials and research studies led by neurology specialists including Professor Helen Ford.
• Charity Shops and eShops Network of physical charity shops across the Leeds region (including a newly opened Morley shop) plus an eShop online platform selling pre-loved clothing, books, toys, and other donated goods, with all proceeds supporting Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
• Online Shop Online retail platform at leedshospitalscharity.org.uk/shop offering charity lottery tickets and merchandise, with all proceeds supporting hospital projects and patient care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 232 projects awarded funding in one year, benefiting 1.46 million people in 2024/25
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Charlotte's RoomscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026New partnership announced in 2026 where Charlotte's Rooms will raise funds in aid of Leeds Hospitals Charity to create welcoming, comforting spaces for families across Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
• NHS Charities TogethercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational NHS charity partnership providing grants including £200,000 Greener Communities Fund for rehabilitation garden project. Leeds Hospitals Charity is part of this network of NHS hospital charities.
• Family First FundraisingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional fundraising agency providing face-to-face (door-to-door and private sites) and telephone fundraising services for Leeds Hospitals Charity. Operates across Leeds, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Bradford, York, and Harrogate.
• Unity4minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTelephone fundraising agency engaged for inbound telemarketing campaigns about supporter engagement, lottery sign-ups, and thank you calls. Contact number 0113 519 0530.
• Carers LeedscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership where Carers Leeds employs a Hospital Carer Support Worker (Vikki Caroline) funded by Leeds Hospitals Charity at Chapel Allerton Hospital. Provides guidance and support to carers during hospital visits.
• Bright Futures UKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported children's activities at Family Educational Support Day for families dealing with rare connective tissue diseases, helping facilitate interactive sessions for young people.
• HubbubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental charity partnered with NHS Charities Together on the Greener Communities Fund for the rehabilitation garden project at Chapel Allerton Hospital.
• Hyde Park SourceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization that created an accessible woodland trail in collaboration with the rehabilitation garden at Chapel Allerton Hospital.
• MND AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Motor Neurone Disease Association supporting the Rob Burrow Centre for MND. MND Association committed significant funding for health and social care professionals including new MND Association Research Nurse.
• Kevin Sinfield / Leeds RhinoscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFormer Leeds Rhinos rugby player Kevin Sinfield CBE has raised over £11 million through multiple ultra-marathon challenges for MND charities including Leeds Hospitals Charity. Inspired by his teammate Rob Burrow. His fundraising continues with 2026 '7 in 7: The Grand Finale' challenge.
• StarbucksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in NHS Charities Together Greener Communities Fund that provided £200,000 grant for the rehabilitation garden project.
• University of LeedscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for research projects including study on lifelong effects of rare blood disorder diagnoses in childhood, and AI project for heart failure screening.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• NHS Charities Together: National membership body representing UK NHS charities, of which Leeds Hospitals Charity is a member. Operates as the umbrella organisation distributing pooled grants (e.g., the £200,000 Greener Communities Fund to Leeds) and coordinating cross-charity initiatives.
• CLIC Sargent (now Young Lives vs Cancer): National UK charity supporting children and young people with cancer, including those treated at Leeds Children's Hospital. Comparable as a health-condition-focused nonprofit with hospital-facing grant programmes and research funding.

Regional players

• Candlelighters (Children's Cancer Charity): Yorkshire-based children's cancer charity supporting Leeds Children's Hospital. Comparable as a regionally-focused health charity operating in the same donor geography and partially overlapping beneficiary base with Leeds Hospitals Charity's Play Team appeal.
• Yorkshire Cancer Research: Yorkshire-region cancer charity funding research, prevention, and treatment — overlapping with Leeds Hospitals Charity's Leeds Cancer Appeal. Comparable regional scope and beneficiary overlap with the cancer radiotherapy and research programmes supported by Leeds Hospitals Charity.

Direct peers

• Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation: Independent foundation supporting Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London. Closely comparable in mission, scale, and operating model as a major UK teaching hospital charity funding research, equipment, and patient programmes.
• Manchester Foundation NHS Charity: Official charity of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. Directly comparable regional NHS hospital charity with similar fundraising, lottery, and major capital appeal activities.
• Sheffield Hospitals Charity: Charity partner of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Strongly comparable as a Yorkshire-region NHS hospital charity with overlapping donor geography and similar beneficiary profile.
• Newcastle Hospitals Charity: Charitable arm of the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Directly comparable NHS hospital charity serving a major northern UK teaching hospital, with similar mix of appeals, retail, and lottery operations.
• University Hospitals Birmingham Charity: Charity for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. Comparable as a large UK teaching hospital charity running appeals, lottery, retail, and grant programmes to NHS beneficiaries.
• Barts Charity: The dedicated NHS hospital charity for Barts Health NHS Trust in London. Directly comparable as a UK NHS-affiliated hospital charity raising funds for equipment, research, and patient experience enhancements at major teaching hospitals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LDShospcharity
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCDHm1MOHGDODO7lgE5ZApEQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/LeedsHospitalsCharity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leedshospitalscharity
• Instagraminstagram.com/leedshospcharity

Compliance1 record

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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