NHS Staff Area Your NHS charity Become a Charity Champion This page is for BFT NHS staff only. SUPPORT YOUR HOSPITAL CHARITY We’re on the lookout for more Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity Champions! You're all champions in our eyes but we'd love to have you onboard as a Charity Champion too. As a Charity Champion, you'll join other members of Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT) in helping raise awareness of your charity, so together we can continue to bring moments of joy, comfort and happiness to those who need it the most. BECOME A CHARITY CHAMPION What does a Charity Champion do? We know how busy you are, so being a Charity Champion doesn’t have to be time consuming. We have roles and responsibilities that can easily fit around your routine. From inspiring others as a Patient Engagement Champion, sharing posts on social media as a Digital Champion, encouraging your colleagues to get involved as an Events Champion, or becoming the Ultimate Charity Champion. With your support, we're able to go the extra mile for you and your patients. EMMA louise woods CHARITY CHAMPION since 2021 "I wanted to give back to the hospital and support the amazing work done by our staff and volunteers. I’ve seen first-hand how charitable funding can make a real difference for patients and colleagues, and I wanted to help raise awareness and get more people involved." Read more... ALISON FINCH CHARITY CHAMPION since 2015 "I started being a Charity Champion because I wanted to help patients with their stay in hospital. Hospital is a stressful place and if I can help make it easier then i am happy. I absolutely love being able to help raise money for the patients and staff in the hospital. I would recommend being a champion to any body as it is very fulfilling" Read more... TRACEY ARTHUR CHARITY CHAMPION & EVENT VOLUNTEER since 2005 "I loved the charity's values. I became very aware working within Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC) how much support the charity offered. I was able to see first hand what a difference various projects had on the patients, families and staff within the hospital. Without the charity's support we could not have achieved that."Read more... could you be a charity Champion? We have various roles and responsibilities that can easily fit around you... Patient Engagement Champion Get to know Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity and all the amazing work they do Keep a stock of flyers and posters in your ward or department Inspire, co-ordinate and send any details of patients and staff who are willing to share their hospital experience with the charity If patients or their family ask how you can show their gratitude for the care they've received, tell them about Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity. We can provide you with business cards to hand out and you'll have a dedicated member of the team to signpost any questions to. I'm always in awe of the fundraising and generosity that brings life-changing resources to our hospitals, said Alice Digital Champion Engage with us on social media by sharing stories on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn Champion our work on Viva Engage by reacting to and sharing our posts, as well as posting exciting updates on our behalf Helping to promote the amazing work being done across our hospitals by finding patient case studies or quotes where charity funding has made a difference – these may be used in charity publications An image can say a thousand words, and we’re always on the lookout for inspiring content. Be our onsite photographer and help us capture new projects, staff fundraisers and onsite charity events. EVents Champion Organise fundraising events on behalf of your team and encourage colleagues to get involved Share charity events on your social media pages, display posters on your ward or unit and share news on event volunteering opportunities with your team Share your thoughts and ideas on our events calendar and how we can inspire UHBW staff get involved. This may involve focus groups or surveys Support at BWHC events when possible. This could include collections, awareness stands, cheer stations at running events or helping at the Big Bristol Walk or the Christmas Star Concert. Definitely recommend getting involved in the charity that supports your hospitals, it’s great fun, said Tracey The Ultimate Charity Champion Get to know Bristol & Weston Hospital Charity and all the amazing work they do Helping with onsite events, such as information stands or tours for donors Engage with us on social media and – share stories on Facebook, Instagram and X Act as a point of contact for colleagues on your ward/department. Tell grateful patients and families about us. Advocate to other staff to help them feel comfortable talking to patients about Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity Take part in fundraising events and encourage your colleagues to take part. How we’ll support you A welcome pack full of charity goodies Dedicated support from our Hospitals Partnership Manager An invitation to the annual Charity Champion and volunteer get-together Invitations to other charity events throughout the year, including our summer garden party The Charity Champion e-newsletter. All the things you need to know for the month ahead! We will send you a regular stock of posters, leaflets and staff materials for distribution Our full support. Email or phone when you need us (Mon-Fri 9-5) Invitation to our annual ambassador get together A Charity Champion badge to wear with pride! If you’d like to become a Charity Champion, click on the button below and fill in the short form to register your interest. Our Hospital Partnerships Manager Amy will then get in touch. I'd like to beCOME a Charity Champion HAVE A QUESTION? WE'RE HERE TO HELP ☺️ If you have any questions about fundraising, becoming a charity champion, or any other queries, please contact our Hospitals Partnerships Manager, Amy, who will be able to help you with any questions you may have. > Email Amy at [email protected] > Call us on 0117 927 7120 Manage Cookie Preferences