A generous £100,000 donation from the League of Friends at Calderdale Royal Hospital means that CHFT Charity have made a significant step towards their goal of raising £500,000 for the Maternity Bereavement Appeal.

This remarkable donation from the League of Friends has helped close a major funding gap and will make a life-changing difference to the families we care for.

Secretary at League of Friends, Maragaret Smith, said: “The League of Friends, Halifax, founded 1948 and still active, provides services to patients and raise money for their benefit.

“Thanks to the work of members, past and present, we are happy to support this worthwhile project to create a dedicated area for families at a difficult time after the death of their babies.”

Head of CHFT Charity and Volunteering Services, Emma Kovaleski, said: “We are overwhelmed with gratitude to the League of Friends for their amazing generosity. Their £100,000 donation will go such a long way in helping us create a space filled with comfort, dignity and peace for families facing the unimaginable. This gift will leave a lasting legacy and bring real change to the way we care for those experiencing baby loss.”

The Maternity Bereavement Appeal aims to make sure everyone affected by miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death, who is cared for by CHFT, receives the support they need, in an environment that’s right for them. The aim is to create a comfortable, home from home, self-contained bereavement suite at CRH, alongside a dedicated counselling room within the Early Pregnancy Unit.

About the League of Friends:

Established in 1948, the League of Friends at Calderdale Royal Hospital is a voluntary organisation made up of members of the public. Their mission has always been to help enhance the experience of patients, visitors and staff by funding additional services, facilities and equipment.

Over the years, the League of Friends has supported patients in countless ways, from funding a telephone trolley service and newspaper rounds to purchasing essential hospital equipment and offering friendship to those in need. Today, the League continues its mission by running a tea bar at CRH, open Monday to Friday, with all funds raised going directly back into the hospital.

The CHFT Charity team is continuing its fundraising efforts to reach the full £500,000 goal and welcomes support from individuals, businesses and community groups.

Find out more and donate here: Maternity Bereavement Appeal - CHFT Charity