Bay Hospitals Charity

02/09/2026

Welcome to the Bay Hospitals Charity Update for August 2026.

01/09/2026

🍂 Welcome September with a Fundraiser for Bay Hospitals Charity! 🍂

As we welcome September and enjoy the changing season, it's the perfect time to bring together family, friends and colleagues while supporting a fantastic cause.

Why not turn your autumn gathering into a fundraiser for Bay Hospitals Charity? Whether you're hosting a coffee morning, bake sale, harvest-themed event, quiz night or workplace fundraiser, every pound raised helps us make a real difference for patients, families and staff across our hospitals.

From coffee and cake mornings and raffles to sponsored walks, autumn challenges, office dress-down days or your own creative fundraising idea, we would love to see how you will get involved this September. No matter how big or small your event, your support can have a lasting impact across Morecambe Bay.

Ready to get started?

Create your fundraising page today and help make a difference:

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https://www.bayhospitalscharity.org/set-up-a-fundraiser

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29/08/2026

We hope you agree how wonderful it will be for children spending time on Children's Ward, RLI If we can raise enough funds to create a safe outdoor space where children can laugh, play, explore and recover. We hope you can donate as every pound raised will make a difference. Let us know if you would like to fundraise for the Sunshine Smiles Appeal

28/08/2026

Come and say hello to the Bay Hospitals Charity team today at Furness General Hospital today between 9.30am and 1.30pm in the Canteen.
If you have any charity-related questions, we would love to hear from you and discuss how we can support you.
With a range of dates and locations available, we hope it's easy to find a session that suits you. We look forward to meeting you, and sharing information on the work of your hospital charity! 🩷💜

27/08/2026

Chapel Island Walk 2026 - SOLD OUT!

We are delighted to announce that our Chapel Island Walk on 5 September 2026 is now fully booked!

A huge thank you to everyone who has signed up to join us for this unforgettable adventure across the beautiful sands of Morecambe Bay. We can't wait to welcome you and share the magic of Chapel Island, the stunning scenery of the Leven Estuary, and the fascinating history and wildlife that make this part of the Bay so special.

As well as enjoying a fantastic day out with family and friends, your participation will help make a real difference to patients, families, and staff across our hospitals.

If youre taking part, we would be incredibly grateful if you could help us raise vital funds by setting up a sponsorship page. Every pound raised supports Bay Hospitals Charity in funding projects and enhancements that go above and beyond NHS provision, helping improve care and experiences throughout our hospitals.

Setting up a fundraising page is quick and easy:

www.bayhospitalscharity.org/set-up-a-fundraiser

Whether you raise £20 or £200, every donation will help us continue supporting patients, staff, and families across Morecambe Bay.

Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you on 5 September for what promises to be a truly memorable day!

27/08/2026

Charity Roadshow Tomorrow!
Bay Hospitals Charity team are heading to Furness General Hospital tomorrow between 9.30am and 1.30pm in the Canteen.
If you have any charity-related questions, we would love to hear from you and discuss how we can support you.
With a range of dates and locations available, we hope it's easy to find a session that suits you. Please do drop by, say hello, and find out more about the work of your hospital charity! 🩷💜

25/08/2026

22/08/2026

Launch of Sunshine Smiles Appeal.

Will you help make a child's stay in hospital a little brighter?

Bay Hospitals Charity has launched its new Sunshine Smiles Appeal, calling on the community to help raise £35,000 to transform the outdoor space on the Children's Ward at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI).

The Sunshine Smiles Appeal, will fund the replacement of the ward's current outdoor surface and create a safe, accessible and stimulating environment where children can enjoy the therapeutic benefits of play, fresh air and time outdoors during their hospital stay.

The project is scheduled for delivery in spring/summer 2027, creating a lasting legacy for thousands of children and families who access care at the hospital each year.

Hospital stays can be challenging for children and their families. Whether a child is recovering from surgery, receiving treatment or undergoing investigations, time spent in hospital can bring anxiety, uncertainty and a loss of the everyday experiences that are such an important part of childhood.

IMG_0741 (1).jpegResearch shows that play is a vital part of children's health and wellbeing. Play helps reduce fear and stress, improves emotional wellbeing and resilience and supports children in coping with treatment and unfamiliar environments.

Access to outdoor spaces brings additional benefits, promoting physical activity, creativity, exploration and social interaction while offering a welcome escape from the ward.

Judith Read, Charity Manager for Bay Hospitals Charity, said: “Every child deserves the opportunity to play, smile and simply be a child, regardless of why they are in hospital.

“Through our Sunshine Smiles Appeal, we are aiming to raise £35,000 to transform the Children's Ward outdoor space into a vibrant, welcoming environment that supports recovery, wellbeing and happiness. This project is about is about reducing anxiety, creating positive experiences and helping children and families make precious memories during challenging times.

“We hope our local communities, businesses and supporters will get behind the appeal and help us create something truly special for children receiving care at the RLI."

Bay Hospitals Charity is inviting individuals, schools, community groups and local businesses to support the appeal through:

Donations
Fundraising events
Corporate sponsorship
Community fundraising initiatives
Charity partnerships
Every pound raised will help bring the project closer to reality and create brighter days for children. Setting up a fundraising page is quick and easy and a great way to share your plans with family and friends allowing them to offer support and donate: Create a fundraising page | Bay Hospitals Charity Donations to the Sunshine Smiles Appeal can be made by scanning the QR code.

For more information of Bay Hospitals Charity, please click here: Bay Hospitals Charity