Vote for our charity of 2026

4Louis

Website: 4louis.co.uk

4Louis is a small national charity supporting families affected by miscarriage, stillbirth, and the death of a baby or child. They work with hospitals across the UK, providing memory boxes, equipment, and training to support compassionate care.

After listening to families, 4Louis introduced Privacy Prams, offering a dignified and discreet option for transporting babies from the ward to the mortuary within hospital settings at an incredibly sensitive time.

As a relatively small charity, donations to 4Louis have a direct and meaningful impact on the families they support.

Alzheimer’s Society

Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk

Alzheimer’s Society is a large national charity supporting people living with dementia and their families through advice, services, campaigning, and research funding. Dementia affects thousands of families across the UK and has a profound long-term impact.

This charity has a strong personal connection for one of our team members, whose mum suffered from Alzheimer’s, highlighting why ongoing research and support remain vital.

British Heart Foundation

Website: www.bhf.org.uk

The British Heart Foundation is a large national charity funding research into heart and circulatory diseases, as well as prevention, treatment, and recovery support.

This cause is personally important to a team member whose dad passed away from a heart attack and whose nephew has lived with a heart condition since birth, demonstrating the far-reaching impact of heart disease on families.

Cancer Research UK

Website: www.cancerresearchuk.org

Cancer Research UK is one of the largest charities in the UK, funding world-leading research into the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. While survival rates have improved, more work is needed to find cures.

This charity reflects a shared belief that continued large-scale research investment is essential to tackling cancer.

Dove Cottage Day Hospice

Website: www.dovecottage.org

Dove Cottage Day Hospice is a small, local charity providing specialist palliative care and support for people with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Like many hospices, it relies heavily on community fundraising and volunteers.

This charity has a direct personal connection, as a team member’s dad is a service user, making its work especially meaningful.

Hayward House

Website: www.nuh.nhs.uk/hayward-house

A local hospice in Nottingham providing compassionate end-of-life care for patients and their families. Its focus is on dignity, comfort, and emotional support at the end of life.

It is supported by Nottingham Hospitals Charity, which helps fund additional nurses, complementary and art therapists, and enhancements to the patient environment, including a garden, family room, quiet room, and counselling rooms.

Like many hospice services, Hayward House relies on charitable support and volunteers to help sustain and enhance the care it provides to the local community.

Headway Nottingham

Website: www.headwaynottingham.org.uk

Headway Nottingham is a small, local charity supporting people affected by brain injury within the Nottinghamshire area. Their work includes rehabilitation, therapy, and long-term support.

Although there is no direct personal affiliation, this charity provided excellent support to a friend of a team member following a brain injury, demonstrating the value of locally focused services.

Lymphoma UK

Website: lymphoma-uk.org

Lymphoma UK is a small national charity and the only UK organisation dedicated solely to lymphoma. They provide expert information, patient support services, and fund targeted research.

As a specialist charity with a relatively small income, support can have a meaningful impact on people affected by this specific blood cancer.

Nottingham Children’s Hospital

Website: www.nottinghamhospitalscharity.org.uk

Nottingham Children’s Hospital is part of a major NHS trust and nationally recognised for its care, but fundraising supports local services and facilities within the hospital.

This charity has a strong staff connection, with a team member’s partner previously working on Ward D35 and witnessing first-hand the incredible work done for children and families. Current appeals focus on improving play areas and increasing clinic capacity.

The National Holocaust Centre and Museum

Website: www.holocaust.org.uk

The National Holocaust Centre and Museum is a UK charity dedicated to Holocaust remembrance, education, and the fight against antisemitism and hatred in all its forms. Through exhibitions, survivor testimony, and educational programmes, the Centre helps people of all ages understand the Holocaust and its relevance in today’s world.

As an independent charity, the Centre relies on donations to continue its vital educational work, preserve survivor stories, and ensure future generations learn the lessons of history to promote tolerance, understanding, and compassion.