University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire Charity

Malvern Hills Challenge
2025-03-22
Take on the Challenge and raise money for UHCW Charity.
Use the Link below for details and to sign up.

Christmas Delivery Period
2024-12-09 - 2024-12-19 | University Hospital Coventry
Christmas is a very busy time for us here at UHCW Charity, and if you are kind enough to bring donations to the Hospital for our staff or patients over the Christmas period, we want to make sure we are available to help you and also have enough time to thank you properly.
Delivery slots can be booked between 9th – 19th December between 9am – 4pm.
Please note this does NOT include the weekend, 14th & 15th December
Please deliver your gifts directly to the Charity Hub located in the main reception area. If you have a large delivery which requires the use of roller cages, please let us know a minimum of 24 hours before.
You are welcome to take photographs during your delivery. We ask that you take care not to include members of the public. When sharing photographs on social media, please tag in UHCW Charity so that we can share your generosity.
Please note that we are unable to provide free parking and we are also unable to cancel any parking charge notices that are incurred. All car parks and drop off areas are ANPR monitored with drop off areas having a strict 10 minute time limit.
To book a delivery slot please contact Amy Lucas on 02476 966913 or amy.lucas@uhcw.nhs.uk.
The image above shows a list of approved gifts for babies, children and adolescents. A similar list for our Older Patient can be provided upon request.

Christmas Music Festival 2024
2024-12-02 - 2024-12-06
Enjoy the sights and sounds of our annual Christmas Music Festival as local Schools, Choirs and Bands, bring a smile to your face with lots of festive music in the Main Reception at UHCW
Volunteers and staff will be on hand with buckets to collect donations to make things better for those you love – our patients and their families.
If you are interested in taking part please contact Julie Thorpe on 02476 966211 or julie.thorpe@uhcw.nhs.uk

Charity Quiz Night
2024-10-11 19:30 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | Hearsall Golf Club, 33 Beechwood Avenue, Coventry, CV5 6DF
Please Note – this event is open to UHCW Staff and their Family & Friends ONLY
Come and work those brain cells and take part in a fun night of quizzing, all in aid of a good cause.
There are some amazing prizes to be won, so come along and give it a go.
Tickets are available from the Charity Hub in reception, on the Charity Website (see link below), or at the door on the night.

Yoga for Baby Loss
2024-10-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Church Lawford Village Hall, 23 School Street, Church Lawford, Rugby, CV23 9EE
As part of Baby Loss Awareness week, join this gentle evening session of yoga, designed to support anyone impacted by pregnancy and baby loss. No prior yoga experience is needed. All funds raised will go to support the Neonatal Department here at UHCW.
Scan the QR code below on the poster or visit bit.ly/blaw_yoga for more information and to book your place. Alternatively contact Julie Thorpe at julie.thorpe@uhcw.nhs.uk or call 02476 966211.

Lake District 7 Peaks Challenge
2024-09-28
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 Julie Thorpe at julie.thorpe@uhcw.nhs.uk or call 02476 966211 for more information on how you can sign up for this challenge!

Warwickshire Autumn Wolf Run
2024-09-14 - 2024-09-15 | The Offchurch Bury, Offchurch Bury, Offchurch, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV33 9AW, United Kingdom
Are you ready to join the Wolf Run for their 12th Anniversary?
EVENT TYPES: 10K / 5K / JUNIORThe Autumn Wolf – where it all began over 12 years ago!THE CHALLENGE
As the leaves start to change, so does the course layout and the natural elements that the runners can’t wait to take on – it’s no wonder this season is very popular amongst the Wolf Running community. For many, this will be the last piece in the puzzle to complete their hard earned Trilogy status for the year.THE OBSTACLES
Over the last 12 years the Wolf Run team have meticulously designed and built a whole host of exhilarating, challenging, yet fun obstacles to combine perfectly with nature’s best features, to give you a full body workout that will leave you buzzing.
If you’d like to compete this crazy challenge, whilst at the same time raising money for the UHCW Charity, so we can continue making things better for our patients, their families and our staff, then contact Julie Thorpe at julie.thorpe@uhcw.nhs.uk, or call on 02476 966211 for more information.

Sky Dive Day at Brackley Airfield
2024-09-08 | Brackley Airfield, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Want something thrilling to look forward to?
Why not raise money for charity whilst having fun at the same time! People to do all sort of out of the ordinary fundraising challenges, such as jumping from a perfectly good aeroplane to raise money for a worthwhile cause.
Skydiving is considered an extreme sport, not something for the faint hearted and so very worthy of you asking your friends and family to sponsor you! To sign up for your Sky Dive with UHCW Charity, get in touch with Julie Thorpe at julie.thorpe@uhcw.nhs.uk or call on 02476 966211 for more information!

Small Wonders Neonatal Gala
2024-09-07 18:30 - 23:59 | Private: Heart of England Events Centre, Meriden Road, Coventry CV7 8DX, England, UK, Fillongley, Warwickshire, CV7 8DX, United Kingdom
Join us for the spectacular Small Wonders Neonatal Charity Gala…
A night of small wonders!
There will be a seated gourmet buffet, live music, dancing and lots of entertainment to fill the evening with joy, whilst raising money for our fantastic Neonatal Unit.
The evening will boast an impressive Charity auction and tombola, with lots on the night including (but not limited to):
Exclusive Coventry City Football Club prize
A 3-night Peak District Cottage stay
CCFC matchday tickets
An iPad
A great selection of hotel breaks from Alverston Manor, QHotels, Valary, Leonardo & MacDonald Hotels
Coventry Blaze Ice-hockey tickets
A baby spa
Safari Park tickets… and much more, including some fun games with Vintage Champagne prizes – be sure to bring some cash for these extra activities!

Everyone is welcome to this celebration of small wonders, staff, patients, friends and family, and anyone else wishing to support the event for a great night out! Please note this event is strictly for over 18’s only.

The event is on Saturday 7 September, at the Heart of England Events Venue in Fillongley, Coventry, CV7 8DX.
Dress to impress!

Welcome drinks start at 6.30pm, with carriages at midnight.

Tickets are £45.00 per person. Tables of 10 can be purchased, discounted to £400.00. Wine for the tables is available to buy in advance with your ticket purchases.

Tickets are now only available by contacting the Charity Office on 02476 966913 (Int 26211).

WRITE-A-THON
2024-08-10
Raise money for UHCW whilst doing what you love – writing!
Registration for the event costs just £10.00 and the Write-a-thon itself can be undertaken from the comfort of your own home with zoom guidance from the team!
For more information on the event, and to find out how you can get involved, contact Julie Thorpe julie.thorpe@uhcw.nhs.uk or call 02476 966211

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 | 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
