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About Us

We are an independent charity, governed by a highly qualified board of trustees and advisors. The Charity is dedicated to supporting the patients treated at Barts Health NHS Trust. Our vision is to promote excellence in healthcare by raising, investing and granting funds for research and equipment.

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Our Work

We support the full range of routine and specialist services that are provided by the hospitals, from cancer to cardiac, trauma to children and across the spectrum of groundbreaking research.

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Grants

Barts Charity plays a vital role in supporting the Trust by providing grants which make a difference in patient care. Over the years Barts Charity has awarded a range of grants which support innovative approaches in healthcare and medical research.

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Special Purpose Funds

The Charity currently administers in excess of four hundred of these special purpose funds. These funds are of great benefit to Barts Health NHS Trust, Barts and the London Queen Mary’s School of Medicine and Dentistry , and the other NHS organisations whose funds The Charity has responsibility for.

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Corporate Partnerships

Our fundraising team manage partnerships with organistaions of all sizes and from various sectors. We create bespoke solutions tailored to the needs and interests of our partners, from one-off donations to long-term partnerships.

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Get Involved

We rely on the amazing efforts of our supporters to continue our work. Whether you want to take on a challenge like cycling from London to Paris, running a 10k race or even a marathon, or if you’re more of a cake baker, you can help us make a difference.

10k Run & Fun-run

Due to the Lord Mayor’s Appeal and the scale of all the events, we will not be running the 10k and fun-run this year. However we will be taking part in other events and challenges. Please visit our Challenges page for more information.

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The Big Heart Bike Ride

Time to take on the challenge of a life time! A unique opportunity to cycle the length of Jordan in support of Cardiac Research.

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2013 Virgin London Marathon

The Virgin London Marathon is the biggest running road race in the UK with over 37,000 runners

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