University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire Charity

Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) Sunrise - Walking Challenge
2024-08-03 - 2024-08-04
Back by popular demand!The early start is well worth it for the stunning view of the sunrise over North Wales. Join this organised walk and help raise funds for UHCW Charity.
With an early start of 1.00am from the Llanberis car park, you’ll make your way up Wales’ highest mountain, Snowdon, and with any luck you will see a very beautiful sunrise!You will have the support of experienced mountain leaders, who will make sure your experience is as good as it possibly can be!
To sign or up for more information, contact Hayley Craighayley.craig@uhcw.nhs.uk, or call Hayley on 02476 966211

Inflatable Obstacle Course
2024-07-27 09:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Universty of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, United Kingdom
Like to add a bit of bounce to your challenges?
Get yourself sponsored to take part in this giant inflatable obstacle course, and raise money for UHCW Charity while you bounce your way through!
This is the World’s largest inflatable 5K obstacle run, and it is coming to the University of Warwick Campus!
Choose from 2.5Km, 5Km, 10Km and 15Km courses, available for both children and adults.
For more details, contact Hayley Craig on 02476 966211 or email Hayley at hayley.craig@uhcw.nhs.uk

Stoneleigh Village Duck Race
2024-07-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, Stoneleigh Meadows, Vicarage Road, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, CV83DH, United Kingdom
Join us in the heart of Warwickshire for an afternoon of fun, food and activities for all the family!
The annual Stoneleigh Village Duck race and Village Fete is back once again for 2024! Set to be yet another day of fun and laughter in the beautiful setting of Stoneleigh Village on the banks of the River Sowe in Warwickshire.
Come along to meet our very own charity mascot Penguino, in person, and buy a ticket to the duck race!
See if you can spot our own Charity Penguin who will be racing amongst the Celebrity Ducks in one of the warm up races… Stalls will be selling food and drinks, with face-painting, tractor rides and fun activities for children of all ages.
The event begins at 2.00pm in the village meadow, along the river by the church. The kids Charity Penguino Poohstick race and the Celebrity Duck race will start as a warm up to the main duck race, for which the ducks will be under starters orders at 3.30pm. Make sure you are there early to get your tickets!
Duck Race Tickets are £1.00 each and available from Stoneleigh Village Club in advance or from the event on the day.
Prizes:1st duck £150, 2nd £100, 3rd £50 – plus other prizes to be won!
Celebrity Ducks are available to purchase for £10.00, the winning ticket holder wins the prize pot of ticket sales. If you wish to buy the Charity penguin as your celebrity racer, the £10 ticket sale will go to the Charity, and should Penguino win, the total prize fund will go to the Charity.
Stoneleigh Village Club will be open for the rest of the afternoon and evening, serving drinks and snacks, and welcoming anyone who would like to stay on after the activities in the meadow have finished.
Well behaved dogs are also welcome!
Stoneleigh Village is proudly supporting UHCW Charity.

Lake District 7 Peaks Challenge
2024-07-20 | Lake District, United Kingdom
Take on one of the Lake Districts toughest challenges and be rewarded with epic panoramic views from the highest peaks in England.
You’ll get full support along the way by a team of experienced mountain leaders who will ensure you get the very best of this amazing experience.
If you’d like to complete this amazing challenge, why not do so whilst at the same time raising money for UHCW Charity! Help us to continue making things better for our patients, their families and our staff.
Contact Hayley Craig at hayley.craig@uhcw.nhs.uk or call 02476 966211 for more information on how you can sign up for this challenge!

Draycote Water Running Festival
2024-07-20 | Draycote Water, Rugby, United Kingdom
Missed the event in May? Well now there’s another chance to run around the lovely shores of Draycote Water in Rugby.
Once again a choice of 5Km, 10Km or Half Marathon distances are available to suit all abilities.
If you commit to raising money for UHCW Charity and raise more than £100, we’ll give you a fantastic running vest featuring our very own Penquino, front and back!
Contact Hayley Craig for more details at hayley.craig@uhcw.nhs.uk or phone 02476 966211

Northbrook 10K Run
2024-07-07 08:00 - 11:30 | Jaguar Sports and Social Club, Browns Lane, Allesley, Coventry, CV5 9DR, United Kingdom
Coventry’s longest-standing 10k road race and a firm favourite in the race calendar!
This year we are the chosen Charity for the race, so if you fancy running to raise funds for the UHCW Charity please get in touch!
This scenic, undulating route takes runners through mainly country lanes and offers a challenge to runners of all standards.
It is a well-marshalled and traffic free event, with rolling road closures.
Open to all standards and accompanied by a children’s Fun Run
The 2k childrens Fun Run starts at 8.30am and the chip timed 10k race starts at 9.10am.
The race is based in Allesley on the western outskirts of Coventry.
Race registration, changing and showers are at the Jaguar Sports and Social Club, Browns Lane, Allesley, Coventry. CV5 9DR.
For more information on how you can get involved, please contact Hayley Craig on 02476 966211, or email Hayley on hayley.craig@uhcw.nhs.uk

NHS Big Tea 2024
2024-07-05
Who doesn’t like drinking tea and eating cake, especially when it’s celebrating the Birthday of our beloved NHS and raising lots of lovely money for a good cause.
Watch out for events in the local community, local schools and in the Hospital throughout July (so feel free to take part in more than one if you need an excuse to eat cake on several occasions!)
Why not run your own NHS Big Tea?
You can download party packs and posters from this page, plus lots of other items to help you have the perfect tea party!
If you have any questions, please contact our Fundraising Team at UHCW on 02476 966913
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Leamington Half Marathon
2024-06-23

The Two Castles Run
2024-06-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Warwick Castle, United Kingdom
What do you decide to call a 10Km run between 2 of England’s finest and most historic castles? Simple…..The Two Castles Run!!
Returning for its 40th year, why not take part in one of the countries most beautiful 10Km runs, starting at Warwick Castle and finishing in the medieval grounds of Kenilworth Castle, after passing through the stunning Warwickshire countryside. A fine reward for raising all that sponsorship for UHCW Charity!
Contact Hayley Craig for more details on running for UHCW and to find out what we can do to help support your fundraising! hayley.craig@uhcw.nhs.uk or phone 02476 966211

National 3 Peaks - Walking Challenge
2024-05-31
Take on the 3 highest mountain in Britain, all in one day!
Ben Nevis, Scarfell Pike and Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) all await you on this epic challenge.
Get everyone you know to sponsor you for this one.
Contact Hayley Craig for more details hayley.craig@uhcw.nhs.uk or phone 02476 966211

Draycote Water Running Festival
2024-05-18

Yorkshire 3 Peaks - Walking Challenge
2024-05-11

Malvern End to End - Walking Challenge
2024-04-28

Coventry Half Marathon
2024-04-28

Warwickshire Spring Wolf Run - Obstacle Challenge
2024-04-27 - 2024-04-28 | Leamington Spa, The Offchurch Bury

Edale Skyline - Walking Challenge
2024-04-27

Pen Y Fan Sunrise - Walking Challenge
2024-04-14

Jazz Soul Blues Festive Christmas Fundraiser
2023-12-16 19:00 - 23:59 | Standard Triumph Social Club, Herald Avenue, Coventry, CV5 6UB
Join us for a groovy night of music, laughter, and giving back, at the Jazz Soul Blues Festive Charity Fundraiser! Get ready to tap your feet and sway to the soulful tunes of talented jazz and blues artists. Please contact Hayley at Hayley.craig@uhcw.nhs.uk or call 02476 966211 for further information.

UHCW Charity Christmas Delivery Period Part 2
2023-12-11 - 2023-12-22 | University Hospital Coventry

UHCW Charity Christmas Delivery Period
2023-12-11 - 2023-12-20 | University Hospital Coventry

Christmas Charity T-shirt Day 2023
2023-12-08 08:00 - 17:00

Christmas Music Festival 2023
2023-12-04 - 2023-12-08 | University Hospital Coventry

UHCW Talent Show
2023-12-01 19:30 - 23:00 | Walsgrave Social Club, 146 Woodway Lane, Coventry, CV2 2EJ

Arctic Survival Challenge 2024
2023-11-28

World Prematurity Day 2023
2023-11-17 | University Hospital Coventry

Black and White Affair
2023-11-11 21:00 - 2023-11-12 03:00 | Show Bar, Grosvenor Casino, CBS Arena, Coventry, CV6 6AQ

Rugby Round Table - Annual Firework Spectacular
2023-11-04 16:30 - 20:00 | Whinfield Park, Rugby

Coventry Half Marathon
2023-10-29
Coventry’s half marathon is looking for runners of all abilities to take part in the long-awaited race event organised by RunForAll. Starting at Gosford Street in the city centre, competitors will run the scenic route out to nearby countryside towards Warwickshire, and then back to cross the finish line at Coventry Cathedral where they’ll earn a goody bag and bespoke medal to reward their efforts. For more information on signing up, please contact Hayley at Hayley.craig@uhcw.nhs.uk or call 02476 966211. Runners must be aged 17+ on the day of the race.

12 Hour Music Event
2023-10-14 12:00 | The Fusilier Pub, Sydenham, Leamington Spa

Hot Yoga Challenge
2023-10-14
Have you ever fancied trying Hot Yoga? Well, now’s your chance with our 75-minute Hot Yoga Challenge to raise funds for University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Arts programme. And to celebrate 75 years of the NHS. Suitable for beginners and at a balmy 29/30 degrees it’s more challenging than a normal yoga session. The Arts programme delivers exciting art projects to patients in hospital. This includes bed side performances, storytelling, puppetry, live music and physical theatre. As well as art exhibitions and art kits; specifically designed for the needs of different patient groups, including children, adults, vulnerable adults, and those with Dementia. If you would like to sign up for the yoga challenge, please email Beccy.mcmullen@uhcw.nhs.uk or call 02476 966055
