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.
WHAT WE FUND…
Heart hero inspires Welcome Break Charitable Fund donation
Young heart patient Isabel has inspired a huge donation of £7,861 from Welcome Break Charitable Fund to Leeds-based Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF). Isabel’s dad Kevin Morris works for Welcome Break as a Brand Excellence Coach, and he put CHSF’s name forwards to...
New CHD animation: Fontan Circulation
Thanks to your donations, we have just released a new animated video explaining the Fontan circulation and how patients with single ventricle heart defects are typically treated. This video was created in collaboration with specialists from the Leeds Congenital Heart...
Carin van Doorn to receive OBE in King’s Birthday Honours
Ms Carin van Doorn (Consultant Congenital Cardiac Surgeon at Leeds Children’s Hospital and CHSF Charity Trustee) has been awarded Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours list. Carin is recognised for her enormous contribution to children’s...

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