Our charities and support groups

The following charities and support groups provide valuable support to us, and are always keen to hear from potential volunteers.

• Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Charity
  The Trust has it's own umbrella charity, which is split into 145 seperate funds. Please click the link above for more information about how the money is spent, and how you can donate to us
• 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 and support to anyone affected by cancer, and those who are worried about the risks of cancer
• Epsom Hospital Radio
  Began broadcasting in October 1978, after two mobile DJs met in the same ward and formed the idea of starting a hospital station
• Epsom Medical Equipment Fund
  Founded in June 1979 as a charity, Epsom Medical Equipment Fund was established to provide or assist with the provision of facilities and equipment at Epsom Hospital which would not otherwise be provided by the local health funding
• The League of Friends for St Helier Hospital 
  A much valued part of life at St Helier Hospital, raising funds for their benefit and running a range of services for patients, visitors and staff
• Radio St Helier 
  Broadcasting across the hospital for over 40 years now. In that time, they have gone from a small room shared with the chaplain to purpose-built studios with the latest radio broadcast technology
• South West Thames Kidney Fund
  The aims of the patient-led South West Thames Kidney Fund, the South West Thames Institute for Renal Research and the medical and nursing staff of the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit are to improve the understanding of renal pathology, the treatment of renal disease, the care of renal patients, and to train and stimulate scientific, nursing, and medical staff
• St Helier and Surrey Kidney Patients Association
  Provides support and information to people with renal failure, raises public awareness about renal issues, supports national renal organisations, and works closely with hospital staff to improve conditions for patients with chronic kidney disease

Support from other charitable organisations

Many of our services also receive support from other charitable organisations, including: 

• 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.