Over 80 years of support
The St. Nicholas Fund was established over 80 years ago to support children who are sick at the now closed Westminster Children’s Hospital. In our new home at the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, we carry on our work of providing vital assistance to patients and their parents by supporting the NHS.
In September 2015, the West Middlesex Hospital became part of the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and when requested, we also provide help to their children’s wards.
Through regular contact with the paediatric and neo-natal wards, we are able to help where needed – providing items from small baby spoons to sophisticated medical equipment – costing from a few pence to thousands of pounds.
We work closely with the Playleaders, Ward Managers, and the Paediatric Psychology Unit. Anyone looking around the wards and the waiting-rooms in children’s outpatients or A&E will see evidence of our work – toys, murals, furniture, books to name but a few!
How we have helped
£4,000
AV1 Robot
The AV1 is a robot which helps children in hospital to join lessons and maintain social connections.
£10,000
NICU Sibling Area
A brand new sibling area next to the NICU for families with children in hospital.
£4,000
Mental Health Unit
A new play area for the Cheyne Unit (Paediatric Mental Health and Development).
£10,000
Beds for Parents
Making sure there are plenty of beds for the parents of the children in hospital across the paediatric wards.
£1,200
Bravery Boxes
A touching incentive across the paediatric wards in both Chelsea & Westminster and West Middlesex Hospitals.
£4,500
Toys & Play Room
Keeping our play room and toys up to date and engaging for children of all ages.
£4,000
Sensory Equipment
New sensory equipment for the paediatric ward of West Middlesex Hospital.
£2,000
Christmas Wishes
A yearly contribution for Christmas presents and activities.
*These figures are from 2022 – Present Day
*Sensory area next to NICU
*A Children's bedroom at West Middlesex Hospital
*Incubator in NICU
*Sensory area next to NICU
*Children’s Outpatients
*A playroom to express and be entertained by the play specialists
Best For You campaign in support of mental health
We are proud to have raised £5,000 for the Best For You campaign, connecting young people and their families with the mental health support they need.
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