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…
CLOSE ACCORDION
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…
Family Support Update: Inclusion in action
Mansi Dass joined Children’s Heart Surgery Fund as Family Inclusion Worker in late June. Here’s an update from CHSF’s Head of Family Support, Sarah Cherry on how Mansi is dedicating her time to promoting inclusion, celebrating cultures and raising awareness to bridge...
Support for families: August 2025
“The ability to listen when you’re going through a hard time. Kindness in providing accommodation and vouchers when your child is in PICU or HDU. Empathising with your emotions and being a friendly face. "The highlight for us was our child receiving a Katie bear and a...
Support for families: July 2025
“Nice to have a chat with a friendly face offering financial and moral support” - parent on the ward During the month of July... 20 referrals received for targeted Family Support 36 families engaged With 12 young people worked with and supported Financial support in...
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