Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity has published its annual impact report, which measures the wider impacts of the organisation's work
Volunteers gave up tens of thousands of hours to support the work of Scotland’s largest children’s hospital.
Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity has published its annual impact report – which demonstrates the vital work the organisation has carried out in 2017/18.
Key statistics in the report highlight how more than £3 million was invested in services and equipment, with 168,000 patients treated and more than 17,000 hours given by volunteers.
It also demonstrates the ongoing commitments funded by Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity – including patient and family support services, an extensive play programme and cutting edge medical equipment – and calls on continued support to ensure its work continues for another year, and beyond.
The charity’s flagship Schiehallion Appeal in partnership with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, surpassed its original £500,000 target – with £885,000 raised to further develop the Schiehallion Clinical Trials Centre to help children affected by cancer and blood disorders.
The report also details the launch of two vital services – the MoVE (Move on Ventilation Early) initiative and the hospital’s bereavement service.
Shona Cardle, chief executive of Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, said impact reports can help to demonstrate the wide range of work that a charity carries out.
She said: “Our impact report shows the vast difference our work makes to patients and their families, as well as the wider hospital. We are extremely proud of the successes we have achieved over the last year – with volunteers clocking up more than 17,000 hours, almost £1 million raised via our Schiehallion Appeal, and the launch of a much-needed Bereavement Service and pioneering project to transform the Intensive Care Unit.
“However, our work never stops and our commitment to ensuring the best care possible for patients and their families continues. We rely on the unwavering support of individuals, companies and communities alike to help support our young patients, and we are so thankful for the wonderful support received. We cannot do all that we do annually without the help of our wonderful donors and supporters.
“I would encourage as many people as possible to take a look at our impact report to get a feel for exactly the type of work we do, and to find out what a difference we can continue to make – and how they can get involved and help us on our journey.”
