What is Great Expectations?
Great Expectations is the new charity for The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust maternity and midwifery department. The charity comes under the main umbrella of the Trust's charitable fund, registered charity number 1056493.
Why was the charity created?
The charity was created because the maternity and midwifery department is in need of major refurbishment. Great Expectations aims to raise £1.5 million for new labour delivery rooms, a reception area and waiting areas, hence the term 'Great Expectations'! The Trust has recently received a new theatre to kick-start the refurbishment.
We have raised £17,600 so far, but there is still a long way to go, and we need your help.
Major Donors
Hasbro, Winning Moves International Ltd
Bounty (UK Ltd), Distribution & Photography Services
How do I donate?
You can donate by visiting our Just Giving web page - http://www.justgiving.com/Great-Expectations-Hillingdon
Alternatively, you can send a cheque in the post made payable to - ‘Great Expectations @ Hillingdon Maternity Trust Fund’ and send to: Lesley Hodgson, Divisional PA - Women’s & Children’s Division, Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3NN.
Swimathon: Labour Ward Fundraising Event Raised Over £550
Last month at Uxbridge swimming pool, two teams of staff from The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust took part in a fundraising swimathon event. The swimathon aimed to raise money for both the Trust’s new maternity and midwifery charity; Great Expectations, and Marie Curie Cancer Care. The teams swam 2.5 km each which is a fantastic achievement.
See the press release.
Events Calendar
To help raise money, we have organised the following staff events -
Porters Disco in August 2009
Badminton Tournament, June 2010 - Chief Executive David McVittie joined in! (above)
Baby Fair in July 2010 Dog Walk in September 2010 5km Walk in October 2010
There are more in the pipeline for 2011, including -
Sponsored Bike Ride
Baby Fair
There are no firm plans for these events yet, but once the arrangements have been made we will advertise it here.
