Win a Westfield gift card
To celebrate the launch of our new specially commissioned badges, we’re giving away a £50 gift card to spend at over 350 stores in Westfield Stratford City. Simply spot our posters to be in with a chance.
News & stories
Mark’s Story – West Ham captain explains why he wears the badge
West Ham Captain Mark Noble explains why he supports Barts Charity and chooses to #WearTheBadge.
Tommy’s story: why he wears the badge
East London’s NHS was there for Tommy when he needed it most. Today he wears his badge to show support for the people who saved his life.
Martha’s Story: wearing the badge in memory of a friend
East London resident Martha explains why she supports Barts Charity
How air pollution impacts children’s brain development and mental health
We’ve awarded London researchers a £300,000 grant to study the impact of air pollution on children’s brain function and mental health.
Sarah Hammond 25 years
On Sunday 3 April 2022, the annual Sarah Hammond Memorial fun run celebrated her life and raised over £3,000.
People most at risk of catching Covid-19 revealed in study
Research has shown the groups of people who are at a higher risk of developing Covid-19, including those who are overweight or from Asian communities.
How donations are keeping loved ones connected through the pandemic
One of the most difficult parts of a hospital stay during the pandemic has been the restrictions on visitors. Thanks to your donations, we’ve invested in tech for the hospitals so that patients and their loved ones can still stay in touch.
A message of thanks from the Mayor of London
During the pandemic, we spent £7m supporting the NHS with staff wellbeing, Covid research, and keeping patients connected to loved ones.
Covid-19 vaccine antibody booster
People who have had Covid-19 have a much bigger antibody response to a single dose of vaccine than those who haven’t had the virus, according to research we’ve funded.