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…
Because of you: Our famous fish tank
Thanks to your “fin”-tastic fundraising, CHSF has been able to fund Ward 51’s famous fishtank for many years. Children use the tank as a goal to walk towards while recovering from surgery, while others simply love communing with the watery residents. The fish have...
Because of you: Katie Bears & Medals
Thanks to your amazing fundraising, Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) are able to give Katie Bears, medals and certificates to every baby and child who has open heart surgery at Leeds As the following blog shows, this precious gift is truly something to ‘treasure...
Because of you: Parent Accommodation
Since our charity was founded in 1988, thousands of families have stayed in CHSF-funded accommodation. That includes both our own accommodation in Brotherton Wing, and home-from-home Eckersley House – which, thanks to your donations, has received well over £500,000...

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