Bring Comfort to an Elderly Patient This Christmas

Help us raise £50,000 to make hospital life brighter for older patients at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

“Every day I care for the most wonderful people – grandparents, neighbours, veterans, storytellers. They may arrive as patients, but to us they are so much more.”
— Sobha, Healthcare Assistant, Elderly Care Team

Christmas can be a lonely time for patients spending long days away from home and loved ones. Some may have no visitors at all. Your kindness can change that.

Your Gift Makes a Lasting Difference

With your support we can:

• Provide specialist equipment and mobility aids to help patients regain confidence and independence.

• Create dementia-friendly spaces and uplifting activities like music and art sessions that spark joy and connection.

• Offer personal touches—from clothing to companionship—that remind patients they are cared for as individuals.

• Support our dedicated care teams who bring comfort and dignity every day.

Every donation, large or small, helps patients feel less like patients and more like themselves.

Ways to Give

• Donate online: royalberkscharity.co.uk/nhschristmas

• By phone: 0118 322 8860

• By post: Royal Berks Charity, London Road, Reading, RG1 5AN

You can also support the appeal by:

• Purchasing Royal Berks Charity Christmas cards in hospital or online.

• Joining us at the NHS Christmas Concert – Friday 5 December at Reading Minster.

• Sharing this appeal on social media to help spread the word.

Together, we can ensure no patient feels forgotten this Christmas.

Why is fundraising essential at Christmas?

Supporting Vulnerable Patients: For many, the holidays are spent in hospital away from family and friends. Your donations enable us to bring festive cheer to wards through small but meaningful gestures like Christmas decorations, presents, and special activities that lift the spirits of patients during this challenging time.

Enhancing Healthcare Services: Contributions during the festive period allow us to invest in advanced medical equipment and pioneering treatments, providing our patients with the best possible care and giving our dedicated staff the tools they need to save lives.

Caring for Healthcare Heroes: The Christmas period can be an incredibly demanding time for hospital staff. Your fundraising efforts help us provide staff wellness initiatives, mental health support, and resources that keep morale high for those working long hours to ensure our loved ones are looked after.

Community Impact: Every donation strengthens the bond between the hospital and the community. By raising funds for the Royal Berks Charity, you’re helping to create a more compassionate, connected environment where patients and staff alike feel supported.

How You Can Help

Organise a fundraising event: from bake sales to virtual charity auctions, every event helps.

Make a donation: a one-time or monthly gift can have a lasting impact on patient care.

Spread the word: share our cause with friends, family, and social networks. Awareness is key to building a community of supporters.