Bournemouth, Charity | Posted on September 4th, 2025 | return to news

Bournemouth hospital appeal reaches more than £750,000

The Royal Bournemouth Hospital BEACH Appeal is raising funds to enhance vital services in the new building in the hospital.

They’re half way there.

The Royal Bournemouth Hospital BEACH Appeal, which opened earlier this year, has raised more than £750,000 with funds enhancing vital services within the BEACH Building.

The state-of-the-art facility now houses cutting-edge Emergency, Critical Care and Maternity Departments designed to deliver exceptional care to thousands of patients, visitors and families from Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, East Dorset and beyond.

Through The BEACH Appeal, the Charity is raising money for additional and enhanced items – including a CT scanner in the heart of the Emergency Department, sensory equipment for children, ambient lighting for new mums and other projects that improve patient experience and support the hospital’s mission to provide exceptional care to the community.

To mark this milestone, eight members of University Hospitals Dorset’s executive board braved a ‘Soak the Execs’ cold water fundraising challenge on Tuesday 26 August at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. The charity event brought a huge splash of fun, laughter and team spirit as the executive board raised over £2,600 for The BEACH Appeal.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity’s fundraising manager for The BEACH Appeal, Jessica Tyler, said: “Reaching the halfway point of The BEACH Appeal is a huge moment for us – and what a better way to mark it than have our hospitals’ executive leadership team help us cross the halfway point and show their support with this fun challenge.

“The BEACH Appeal is transforming care for our community, but we still need your help to hit our target of £1.5 million. Every donation brings us closer to a brighter future for healthcare in Dorset.”

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity director, Debbie Anderson, said: “Taking part in this challenge was an unforgettable experience, being both freezing and fantastic. I was proud to stand alongside the executive leadership team for a cause that truly matters – raising funds to support our services in the BEACH Building and strengthening care in our community. We’re fundraising to improve lives across our hospitals, and we’d love your support. Let’s keep the energy going. Please support The BEACH Appeal and donate today.”

While the NHS funds the basics, it’s the incredible donations to The BEACH Appeal that make a huge difference.

From turning a balcony into a tranquil space for critically ill patients to funding play areas for children who are in hospital, The BEACH Appeal is already making waves and transforming clinical spaces.

With demand on these NHS services growing and a new Children’s ward in the BEACH Building set to open in summer 2026, support for The BEACH Appeal has never been more important.

Every pound raised and donated today could change a life tomorrow. To learn more and donate to The BEACH Appeal, please visit: www.UHDcharity.org/BEACHappeal/