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
Dad’s painful waxing challenge raises funds for Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit at Macclesfield Hospital
Devoted father, Craig Wilson, undertook the excruciating challenge of having his body hair waxed in support of the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit at Macclesfield District General Hospital. Craig bravely faced an evening of intense pain, sacrificing hair from his...
Spread festive cheer with East Cheshire NHS Charity this Christmas
As the festive season approaches, East Cheshire NHS Charity is calling on the local community to help spread some holiday cheer by participating in their Christmas fundraising initiatives. Starting on Monday 4th November and running until Monday 9th December, the...
Community spirit shines as runners rally to raise over £2000 for East Cheshire NHS Charity
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, local runners came together to support East Cheshire NHS Charity, by raising an impressive £2000 at this weekend’s Macclesfield Running Festival. The event, which saw the charity partner with organisers RunThrough for the...
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.