University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Charity
At a glance
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Key takeaways
- This funder fits best where a project adds to NHS provision for patients, families or staff within one of its themes: specialist equipment, pioneering research, patient and family support, staff wellbeing and training, hospital environments, or innovation and technology.
- It does not fund individuals, and its grants go to NHS organisations or other organisations furthering its charitable objectives, so check that your organisation fits that description before anything else.
- The annual report shows annual giving of £1,847,000, but no typical grant band or range is stated, so size a request by the approval tiers: the Charity Director approves requests up to £10,000, the Charity Chair approves £10,000 to £29,999, and £30,000 or more goes to the Board.
- Its stated application method is by invitation only, and every application must be supported by a Fund Advisor, so make contact with the charity before sending anything formal.
- Its published information does not say how competitive the funder is or when it considers requests, so ask about timing early.
Overview
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Charity is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 1165393).
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Charity exists to make things better for patients, their families and the staff who treat them. It gives grants to fund equipment, finance research projects, provide patient and family support, fund staff training and make healthcare premises friendlier and more welcoming. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under charity number 1165393, and the annual report shows annual giving of £1,847,000. All its grants are paid to NHS organisations or other organisations furthering its charitable objectives, not to individuals.
What they fund
Priority Areas
The charity funds projects for University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire that add to essential NHS provision and improve care for patients, families and staff. Its grants support specialist equipment, pioneering research, patient and family support, staff training and wellbeing, and more welcoming hospital premises and environments. It also backs education, new technology and innovative projects that enhance patient care. Grants are paid to NHS organisations or other organisations furthering the charitable objectives, rather than to individuals. Staff members may apply, and applications must be supported by a Fund Advisor. The approach is to use charitable giving for practical improvements and projects beyond what statutory NHS budgets provide.
Themes
- Specialist equipment
- Pioneering research
- Patient and family support
- Staff wellbeing and training
- Hospital environments
- Innovation and technology
What they don't fund
- Individuals
How to apply
Staff members can apply, and each application must be supported by a Fund Advisor. The Charity Director approves requests up to £10,000; the Charity Chair approves requests between £10,000 and £29,999; applicants present requests of £30,000 or more to the Board for approval.
Who can apply:
- Any staff member can apply for a grant.
- All grant applications must be supported by a Fund Advisor.
Application success factors
What the charity says:
- Every grant application must be supported by a Fund Advisor.
Where they fund
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Grants
The largest grants to organisations in this funder’s latest annual report:
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust£1,783,000year to 31 March 2025
- Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust£64,000year to 31 March 2025
Grant examples taken from the funder’s filed accounts. Not included above: 1 line covering other, unnamed recipients.
Five years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 31 March 2021 | £1,344,000 | £902,000 | £619,000 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2021 |
| year to 31 March 2022 | £914,000 | £797,000 | £499,000 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2022 |
| year to 31 March 2023 | £538,000 | £1,127,000 | £870,000 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2023 |
| year to 31 March 2024 | £2,148,000 | £768,000 | £461,712 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2024 |
| year to 31 March 2025 | £770,000 | £2,231,000 | £1,847,000 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2025 |
Income vs grants paid
IncomeGrants paid
Total value each financial year
In 2 of the 5 years shown, grants paid exceeded income.
- Grants paid, year to 31 March 2021; year to 31 March 2022; year to 31 March 2023; year to 31 March 2024: grants to institutions, as reported on the charity register (Part B).
- Grants paid, year to 31 March 2025: the accounts do not say whether this is grants awarded or paid.
Figures from the charity’s filed accounts and its register entry. The document icon links to the charity’s entry on the Charity Commission register, where its filed accounts can be found.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
- uhcwcharity.org
- uhcwcharity.org/about-us · read on 30 October 2026
- uhcwcharity.org/what-we-do · read on 30 October 2026
- uhcwcharity.org/contact-us · read on 30 October 2026
- Annual report (year to 31 March 2025)
This profile draws on the funder’s own website as well as its filed accounts.
Sources last checked on 30 October 2026.
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- UHCW Charity University Hospital Coventry Clifford Bridge Road Coventry CV2 2DXsource
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- 024 7696 6052source
- uhcwcharity@uhcw.nhs.uksource
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