TRUSTS & FOUNDATIONS

Give poorly hearts a fighting chance. Partner with Children’s Heart Surgery Fund.

Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) is dedicated to supporting all those cared for by the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit, a world-class centre offering life-saving care for children and adults living with congenital heart disease.

But we can’t do it alone. Grants from trusts and foundations like yours are instrumental in helping us achieve our key aims…

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Equipping the future

We fund cutting-edge medical equipment, ensuring the Unit stays at the forefront of paediatric congenital cardiac care.

Healing hearts and minds

We create a positive, comfortable environment for young patients by funding play therapy programs and distraction equipment.

Supporting families

We provide holistic emotional support and vital resources for families facing financial hardship during a child’s hospitalisation, including accommodation and travel assistance.

Investing in tomorrow

We fund research initiatives to develop new techniques and technologies and support the training of clinicians, shaping the future of congenital cardiac care for patients of all ages.

The region we support

Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF)

Registered charity number: 1148359
Company limited by guarantee number: 8152970

WHAT WE FUND…

Cardiac SALT Feedback #BecauseOfYou

Cardiac SALT Feedback #BecauseOfYou

Ward 51 Cardiac Speech and Language Therapist Jess Symonds was appointed last year, thanks to your donations. Speech And Language Therapy (SALT) has the power to transform feeding, swallowing and communication outcomes and improve a child’s quality of life. Jess sent...

Support for families: February 2025

Support for families: February 2025

CHSF appreciates that kind gestures - no matter how small - can make the biggest difference to our families. In February 2025, our Family Support team continue to focus on the wellbeing of heart families thanks to your donations, alongside our financial and practical...

Support for families: January 2025

Support for families: January 2025

At CHSF, we know that a hospital stay can be overwhelming, and the impact of congenital heart disease (CHD) extends beyond medical treatment. That’s why our Family Support team is there to provide practical assistance, wellbeing support and moments of respite to...

Ready to make a lasting impact?

Get in touch today to discuss how your foundation’s grant can make a real difference in the lives of children – and patients of all ages – with congenital heart disease. Let’s create a future where every child has the chance for a healthier and a brighter future.

EVELYN HAZZARD
Trusts & Foundations Manager
Tel: 07719 963 715
Email: evelyn.hazzard@chsf.org.uk

My working days are Tuesdays to Thursdays