Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity is the charitable organisation associated with Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, which operates the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury and the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford. The charity raises money from donors to support the trust’s hospitals. Its activities are intended to provide additional resources that complement NHS funding. By gathering contributions from individuals, businesses, and community groups, the charity seeks to enhance the services available to patients and staff. The funds collected are directed toward priorities identified by the trust.

The organisation works within the geographic area served by the two hospitals, covering the Shrewsbury and Telford area. It engages with local residents through events, campaigns and partnerships that aim to raise awareness of its fundraising goals. While the prompt does not give specific figures for the charity’s income or supporter base, its reach is defined by the population that uses the trust’s facilities. The charity’s efforts are directed toward supporting the trust’s objectives. This localised approach allows the charity to tailor its appeals to the concerns of the people it serves.

A notable characteristic of the charity is its close link to the NHS trust it supports, which enables it to align its fundraising with the trust’s priorities. Unlike broader charitable bodies, its purpose is confined to assisting the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. The charity also maintains a volunteer network that helps with event organisation and hospital‑based activities. In July 2026, the charity reported that supporter personal information was compromised in a breach of the Beacon CRM system, as noted in a public source. This incident underscored the importance of robust data protection practices for organisations that manage donor information.

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity is an independent charitable organisation that exists to benefit the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. It is not a subsidiary of the trust but operates under an agreement with the trust that sets out how funds are transferred and used for the trust’s benefit. The charity is overseen by a board of trustees. This arrangement provides oversight while allowing the charity to act autonomously in its fundraising efforts. As a result, the organisation can pursue donations while ensuring that its expenditures support the trust’s strategic aims.