Welcome to
East Cheshire
NHS Charity
Together, we can make a difference
Welcome to
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
Sara and Nicola gear up for epic 230km charity trek from Manchester to Snowdon in aid of Macclesfield Hospital
Driven by Sara’s personal experiences and the exceptional care her family has received, local mum-of-three Sara Lord is set to embark on her latest challenge to raise vital funds for Macclesfield Hospital. Sara, 55, who lives in Goostrey, will be walking an incredible...
Cheshire mum takes on the London Marathon to support Macclesfield Hospital
A Cheshire mum will be lacing up her running shoes this April, as she prepares to run the London Marathon in support of the East Cheshire NHS Charity. Helen Vye lives in Macclesfield with her son Owen and her husband Tris. Owen, age 20 months, has a very rare...
Flipping fantastic! Pancake Race raises record amount for East Cheshire NHS Charity
East Cheshire NHS Charity’s Macclesfield Pancake Race turned Shrove Tuesday into a day of fun and fundraising, with over £900 raised. Crowds gathered in the sunshine to witness 19 teams take on the challenge of flipping a flipping a pancake up and down a short course...
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 4th March 2025
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.
Create your own event
Take a look at our Community Fundraising page for ideas and inspiration on how to create your own fundraising event, and check out our Toolkit page to find out how you can get your hands on everything you need to run a great event.
Get in touch
Address:
East Cheshire NHS Charity
New Alderley House
Macclesfield Hospital
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 3BL
Phone
01625 661184
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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.