Christmas at East Cheshire NHS Charity
Bringing a little extra cheer to those who need it most over the festive period
This festive season, we’re inviting you to be part of something truly special—our Charity Christmas Appeal.
Whether it’s through a donation, joining in the fun, or simply spreading the word, your support can help bring warmth, comfort, and a little extra joy to patients, families, and staff across East Cheshire.
This festive season, we’re excited to announce our annual Christmas Raffle, and we invite you to take part in the fun! By purchasing a raffle ticket, not only do you get a chance to win amazing prizes, but you also support a great cause.
All proceeds from the raffle will go directly to our local NHS charity, helping to fund essential services and equipment that make a real difference in our community.
Buy your raffle tickets today and be in with a chance of winning a £200 shopping voucher, festive hampers or even Raffles the Bear!
The raffle launches on Monday 3rd November and is open until Sunday 14th December. Tickets are £5 a strip and can be purchased by clicking here or emailing ecn-tr.ecnhscharity@nhs.net.
Wear something festive – maybe it’s the traditional Christmas knit, socks or earrings, or maybe you go full elf! Whatever you decide, don your festive gear donate £1, and help us support your local hospital.
Donate £1 and dig out your best festive clothing or accessories on Thursday 11th December (or a date that suits you) , donate £1 to you local NHS charity. Together, we can bring smiles, laughter, and much-needed support to our community.
This Christmas, we’re calling on all knitters, both seasoned and new, to join our special knitting appeal for chocolate orange cosies! These delightful little covers not only add a festive touch to a classic treat but also bring warmth and joy to those who receive them.
By participating in this appeal, you’ll be helping us create a unique and heartwarming gift that can be sold to raise funds for our local NHS charity. Every cosy you knit will contribute to supporting essential healthcare services, providing much-needed equipment, and ensuring that our dedicated NHS staff can continue their incredible work.
There are no restrictions on the design for the knitted pattern, we just ask that it fits a chocolate orange.
Please send all knitted designs to Fundraising Department, New Alderley House, Victoria road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3BL.
Donation criteria
If you are planning on bringing a donation of selection boxes or toys to the hospital, please get in touch with the fundraising team as soon as you start your collection so we can ensure we are able accept and distribute these in time for Christmas and celebrate your donation.
Whilst we are incredibly grateful for the gifts that are donated to us, we are not able to accept everything due to hospital policies and health and safety guidelines so it’s important you speak to us first.
Guidelines for gift donations:
- No soft toys
- Toys must be clean and in good condition, ideally brand new and in the box
- No violent or war themed games
- Please don’t gift wrap presents – all items will be wrapped by staff, parents or guardians
However you decide to support us over the festive period, we’d like to say a big thank you for your generosity and for helping patients who will be in our care this Christmas.
We wish to wish you, your family and loved ones a very Merry Christmas.
