Our charities and support groups

Support our hospitals and patients

Our hospitals are supported by a number of charities, volunteer organisations and patient support groups. Together they help improve patient care, provide specialist services, fund equipment, support research and enhance the experience of patients, families and staff.

Whether you're looking to make a donation, volunteer your time, or find additional support, the organisations below can help.

Donate and fundraise

Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Charity

Our official charity supports patients, staff and services across the Trust through more than 145 dedicated charitable funds. Find out how donations are spent and how you can support projects that make a real difference. 

Epsom Medical Equipment Fund

Established in 1979, this charity raises funds to provide equipment and facilities for Epsom Hospital that would not otherwise be funded through NHS budgets.

The League of Friends for St Helier Hospital 

A long-standing charity that raises funds to benefit patients and provides a range of valuable services for patients, visitors and staff.

Patient support organisations

Cancer information and support centres

The Macmillan Butterfly Centre at Epsom Hospital and the Cancer Information and Support Centre at St Helier Hospital provide information, practical advice and emotional support for anyone affected by cancer or concerned about their cancer risk.

South West Thames Kidney Fund

A patient-led charity that supports renal research, education, treatment and patient care through the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit.

St Helier and Surey Kidney Patients Association

Provides information, practical support and advocacy for people living with kidney disease, while working closely with hospital staff to improve services.

Momentum children’s charity (opens in a new window) provides practical and emotional support to the families of children with cancer or life-limiting illnesses who are being treated at Epsom Hospital, as well as refurbishing areas within the paediatric department.