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East Cheshire
NHS Charity
Together, we can make a difference
Help transform the everyday in your local NHS
East Cheshire NHS Charity goes above and beyond standard Government funding to make your local NHS that extra special. From supporting staff health and wellbeing to providing toys to brighten up our young patients’ days to making long stay patients feel more at home – our mission is to make a visible difference.
Our latest news
Local golf club donates £20,000 to East Cheshire NHS Charity after life-saving care given to one of its members
Golfers at Mere Golf Club have donated £20,000 to East Cheshire NHS Charity, following life-saving care given to one of its members. Wayne Loughlin was diagnosed with bowel cancer in March 2019, and following a life-saving operation and subsequent treatment at...
Macclesfield based Shrigley Hall Hotel and Spa celebrates fundraising partnership with East Cheshire NHS Charity
Local luxury hotel, Shrigley Hall Hotel and Spa recently celebrated their fundraising partnership with East Cheshire NHS Charity. The Macclesfield based business were announced as the charity’s official partner last April and have raised over £3,000 through a variety...
East Cheshire NHS Charity launches appeal to support wellbeing of staff and patients at Congleton War Memorial Hospital
East Cheshire NHS Charity has launched an appeal to support the wellbeing of patients and staff at Congleton War Memorial Hospital. With the hospital celebrating its 100th anniversary on 22nd May 2024, the charity is calling on businesses, supporters and members of...
We need your help to do incredible things!
With your help, we can enhance care, experiences and outcomes for thousands of patients every year. Our incredible supporters have made a difference for departments of their choice, such as the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and contributed to new medical equipment, patient waiting areas, staff wellbeing and more!
Our latest events
Macclesfield Pancake Race
Tuesday 13th February 2024
Macclesfield’s annual pancake day race takes place on Shrove Tuesday every year. Competing teams run a relay race up and down a short course between the Town Hall and Mill Street, while flipping a pancake in a frying pan!
There are lots of prizes up for offer, including an award for the best fancy dress. Our local radio station Silk FM will be on hand to keep the crowds entertained.
Altrincham 10K
Sunday 1st September 2024
Starting and finishing in the centre of Altrincham Town, take the unique opportunity to run a 10k around the closed roads of Altrincham on 1st September 2024.
The event village and start line are within walking distance from the metro, making this event easily accessible for all.
Splash of Pink does Vegas Breast Cancer Ball
Saturday 21st September 2024
Following the success of her Splash of Pink Ball last year, former patient at Macclesfield Hospital, Gena Moors has revealed she is hosting another spectacular event in 2024.
Splash of Pink does Vegas will take place at Shrigley Hall Hotel and Spa on Saturday 21st September.
Macclesfield Running Festival
Sunday 27th October 2024
Join team #EastCheshireNHS for the return of the 5k, 10k & Half Marathon on 27th October 2024! Be among thousands of fellow runners chasing down a personal best while supporting your local NHS Charity.
Enjoy a fully road closed half marathon, 10k and 5k races, starting and finishing in the historic town of Macclesfield and heading out into the Cheshire countryside.
We need your help to do incredible things!
With your help, we can enhance care, experiences and outcomes for thousands of patients every year. Our incredible supporters have made a difference for departments of their choice, such as the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and contributed to new medical equipment, patient waiting areas, staff wellbeing and more!
Your support makes a difference
£10 could buy art and crafts activities for patients
£25 could buy tea and coffee and treats for staff on wards
£50 could could go towards activities for dementia patients, to reduce boredom and improve mood
£100 could go towards additional patient comforts, such as parental beds on the children’s ward
£150 could go towards specialist equipment
The impact we’ve had so far
Thanks to the generous contributions from our local community and the hard work of our amazing volunteers, we have already made a huge impact on patient care in East Cheshire. Just a few of the ways we’ve helped our local NHS services go the extra mile include:
Ward improvements
from beds and furniture to new technology
Staff room and patient waiting area improvements to enhance experience and wellbeing
Volunteers
to support and reassure patients and families
Share your stories
If you have a story to share on how you are fundraising or have already raised funds for East Cheshire NHS Trust Charity please submit it here.