The Children’s Hospital Charity commits £5 million to research at Sheffield Children's
This significant funding boost will help drive new and innovative research, improving care for children and young people across South Yorkshire and beyond.
How much is being invested into research?
The Children’s Hospital Charity has committed to contributing £1 million each year for the next five years. This quadrupled funding will support Sheffield Children’s in its mission to pioneer new treatments, enhancing the future of healthcare for young people.
What research will the funding support?
The funding will support various areas of research at Sheffield Children’s, helping to improve care and treatment for children and young people. This will allow for the development of innovative ways to address health challenges in paediatric care, both now and in the future.
How can research improve care for children?
Research at Sheffield Children’s has the potential to make a real impact, finding new approaches to help with life-changing conditions like scoliosis, exploring treatments for food allergies, and developing less invasive methods to measure stress hormones. These kinds of studies can lead to better outcomes and more effective treatments for children.
Read more on the Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust website.
John Armstrong, CEO of The Children’s Hospital Charity, said:
"We are dedicated to helping Sheffield Children’s achieve its vision of being one of the leading paediatric hospitals globally. This £5 million investment will ensure the hospital can continue to make a real difference through pioneering research, transforming care for children both locally and internationally."
What does this mean for the future of children's healthcare?
As one of just three standalone specialist children’s hospitals in the UK, the funding will enable Sheffield Children’s to stay at the forefront of paediatric research, contributing to better healthcare outcomes and advancements in treatment. Researchers will now have the resources to pursue innovative projects that could lead to life-changing breakthroughs.
How can your fundraising help support research?
Your donations and participation in fundraising events make it possible for The Children’s Hospital Charity to fund vital projects like this. From bake sales and runs to corporate partnerships, every penny raised contributes to advancing the work at Sheffield Children’s, ensuring better healthcare for young people across the United Kingdom and beyond.
Want to help us fund more research?
By signing up for one of our fundraising events or making a donation, you can play a key role in supporting groundbreaking research at Sheffield Children’s. Every contribution helps bring us closer to new treatments, innovations, and better outcomes for children and young people.
Donate now or sign up for an event to make a difference today!
Read more about our £5 million pledge on the Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust website.