UCLH Charity fundraises to support patients, staff and research across women’s health and maternity at UCLH

Research

At UCLH, research, clinical care and education come together as one. Through close partnership with University College London (UCL) and the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Institute for Women’s Health, we have created a distinctive model where clinical priorities shape research, and new discoveries are rapidly translated into NHS care. This collaborative approach drives innovation across maternity, fetal medicine, neonatology, gynaecology and public health—delivering real benefits for women and babies, and helping to give every child born at UCLH and beyond the very best start in life.

We are proud to have funded the pioneering development of the first fetal surgery in the womb for babies suffering from Spina bifada undertaken by UCLH and GOSH teams.

Through philanthropic support, we are currently funding the three year ENRICH research study, exploring new treatments for babies who suffer from a lack of oxygen at birth which affects over 1,000 babies each year in the UK alone. 

Patients and staff

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Nature themed artwork in labour ward

We fundraise to support women throughout their pregnancy and birthing journey at UCLH by enabling more comfortable, reassuring, and well-equipped hospital spaces for patients, their loved ones and the healthcare professionals who look after them. In 2026 we funded the installation of nature -themed artwork in the labour
ward to make the space feel less clinical.

Other examples of the difference fundraising and philanthropy has made includes:

  • The purchase of new examination couches and waiting room furniture in the Maternal Fetal Assessment Unit
  • Enhancements to the Bereavement Butterfly Suite
  • Funding for the professional development of midwives in external cephalic version (ECV) (turning a baby from a breech)
  • Annual women’s health gathering for all women’s health clinicians and midwives and much more

Every donation helps us improve maternity care and create a more supportive experience for new mums and their babies. To contribute to our appeal, go to the donate button and select "Maternity" from the drop-down menu.

Thank you for helping us make a meaningful difference.