Become a Barts Charity Champion
We're looking for Barts Health staff to become Barts Charity Champions.
Charity Champions are proactive members of staff who act as a link between their ward/department and Barts Charity. They help to raise awareness of us amongst colleagues, patients and their families.
As a Barts Charity Champion, you'll also be representing your area and identifying where charity funding could have an impact.
Being a Barts Charity Champion is easy!
- Let patients know about us when they want to show their gratitiude
- Mention us at your team meetings
- Tell us about projects in your hospital that we might be able to support
What's in it for you?
- You'll be making an even bigger difference to your ward or area
- You can boost your CV - you'll be able to network and build relationships at all levels within Barts Health
- You can be part of real change for your hospital
How we'll support you
- Email and phone support when you need it (Mon-Fri, 9-5)
- Annual Charity Champion training session
- Monthly Charity Champion updates
- Resources to help promote fundraising events
- Posters, leaflets and other materials to spread the word about Barts Charity
Why I became a Charity Champion
"I think that being a Charity Champion is a great way for you to get to know people. You have a chance to make friends across the patch, work with established Champions and learn how to get new concepts off the ground in your hospital.
I think a lot of times, people want to help and donate, but they don't see the fruition of their donations when they donate to a giant organisation. But when you donate to Barts Charity, you can see changes in your ward, in your area, and you get to see your local hospital move forward."
- Catriona Rowland, Newham Hospital
Why I became a Charity Champion
"I am fortunate to work with a team of experts who are passionate about children with bowel conditions.
The Children’s Anorectal Physiology Service (CAPS) has developed from the continuous support from the Trust and the amazing team at Barts Charity. Fundraising with Barts Charity has given us the opportunity to progress and deliver the best care we can for our service.
It is such a fun and rewarding journey and I am very honoured to be a Barts Charity Champion where you can make a difference. I am definitely looking forward to future events and to promote Barts Charity and the Trust for their on-going amazing work."
- Dr Eleni Athanasakos, The Royal London Hospital
Why I became a Charity Champion
"Working with Barts Charity has meant that we have been able to bring innovative investigations and treatments to patients in the critical care unit. We've also been able to provide a more comfortable environment for our patients, their families and our staff. Raising money for the charity has been a lot of fun and great team bonding!
Being a champion has enabled me to meet and thank, on behalf of the unit, the fantastic families and friends of our patients who have raised money for the Adult Critical Care Unit. It's been good to get their feedback and discuss the needs of the unit, and match those up with their fundraising efforts and wishes."
- Dr Parjam Zolfaghari, The Royal London Hospital
Why I became a Charity Champion
"Being a Charity Champion has enabled me to encourage others within the Trust to be creative in raising funds for patients.
Working with Barts Charity is like having a helpful friend who listens to our ideas about what will make a real difference to staff and patients, and helps them to become a reality."
- Lynda McNab, The Royal London Hospital