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Transformational Giving at Royal Papworth Hospital Charity

 

Transforming lives through extraordinary generosity

At Royal Papworth Hospital Charity, philanthropy plays a vital role in helping us go above and beyond what the NHS alone can provide. Through the generosity of individuals, families, and charitable foundations, we can fund pioneering research, purchase the latest equipment, support our staff and enhance patient care across the hospital.

 

Celebrating our philanthropic partners

We are proud to recognise a number of generous donors whose significant contributions have enabled major developments in patient care, research, and innovation.

 

Wendy J Tomlin-Hess

American philanthropists Wendy Tomlin-Hess and her late husband Robert Hess have donated £453,611 via DAFgiving360 in gratitude for Royal Papworth Hospital saving Wendy’s brother Terry’s life with a pioneering donation after circulatory death (DCD) heart transplant.

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The Norfolk Zipper Club

Founded in 1982, the Norfolk Zipper Club has raised over £1.6 million for Royal Papworth Hospital Charity. Their generous support has enabled multiple purchases of state-of-the-art medical equipment, to support cardiac surgery. The Club carries out a variety of activities to raise money and support the hospital through store collections, luncheons, coffee mornings and more.

Read about their most recent donation of £231,000 here

 

NHS Charities Together

NHS Charities Together NHS are a national charity supporting over 230 NHS charities across the UK, to improve staff wellbeing and reduce workplace inequalities. Since 2020 NHS Charities Together have generously donated over £235,000 to support Royal Papworth Hospital.

Most recently, in September 2025 they funded Royal Papworth Hospital Trust to offer personal development programmes for ethnic minority staff as well as workshops for line managers to enable them to better support and develop diverse talent.

Thinking about making a transformational gift?

If you are considering making a significant contribution to Royal Papworth Hospital Charity, we would love to speak with you. Philanthropic giving can be tailored to reflect your personal values and passions, whether that’s supporting research, helping patients directly, or funding state-of-the-art equipment.

As a philanthropic partner, you will receive regular updates on the impact of your support and opportunities to meet the clinical teams your gift is helping to empower.

Your generosity could help save and transform countless lives.

 

Get in touch

To explore how your gift could make a lasting impact, please contact:

Fionn Cremin

Head of Philanthropy

fionn.cremin@nhs.net

07902742579

Or contact us at papworth.charity@nhs.net

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The Charity can be found in the main atrium of the hospital.

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Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Royal Papworth Hospital Charity is a registered charity with the Charity Commission of England and Wales. Registered Charity No. 1049224

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