What we fund
We know that if budget allowed there are things that you and your teams might implement to improve care and experience for your patients or learning and wellbeing for staff.
That’s why each year, as your Charity, we provide grants in excess of £2 million to Sheffield’s hospitals, community and social care services to cover costs their NHS can’t.
We’re always interested to hear from NHS staff about innovative ways to support your day-today work.
We have four priority areas where we will invest to have the greatest impact for the people of Sheffield.
Little Wishes – Funding small changes with big impact
We allocate £50,000 each year allowing staff to apply for funding to enhance patient care or support the health and wellbeing of colleagues.
Update
- We can only accept one application per area/ ward within each financial year
- The Little Wishes Fund is not available to those areas which have sufficient earmarked funds (please contact the Charity to confirm what funds we hold for your area)
- An application cannot be used as ‘top up funding’, it must be to fund an idea/initiative in its entirety (annual events/initiatives may be considered)
- Funding for patient/staff gifts during the Christmas period will be considered (maximum of £6pp for staff and £10pp for patients) This is only for in-patient areas where patients stay for at least 2 weeks and all purchases must be made via procurement. SHC cannot purchase any items directly on your behalf.
- Little Wishes cannot support research, staff roles and study leave/training
- The maximum award (inclusive of VAT) is £2,500
- An application can be made by any STH or SHSC staff member, but it must be supported by an ND or OD (STH) or line manager (SHSC)
- Little Wishes can be used to pilot new ideas
- A Grant award must be used within 6 months of approval, or it will automatically expire
£50,000 pot
Little Wishes is a funding pot of £50,000 to be distributed over the course a financial year. Once fully allocated Little Wishes will be closed until the following financial year.
Applications will be considered by Sheffield Hospitals Charity at the end of each month. Applicants will be informed of an outcome within 4 weeks of a completed application being received.
For all Little Wishes enquiries please contact our Grants Officer Zoe Roebuck grants@shct.nhs.uk