The Forever Friends Appeal is the fundraising charity for the Royal United Hospital. We work with the Wards and Departments of the RUH to fundraise for major Campaigns and state-of-the-art medical equipment and facilities, over and above that provided by the NHS.

We couldn’t do this without the thousands of supporters who raise funds though fundraising, taking part in events, making donations, or simply donating their time and volunteering.

High Sheriff's ChallengeThe High Sheriff of Somerset’s Challenge – matching all donations £ for £

All donations and sponsorship towards the Gamma-CT scanner Campaign are being matched £1 for £1.  This will enable us to purchase the latest and most high tech Gamma-CT Scanner, which helps in the diagnosis of certain types of cancers, as well as identifying cardiac and neurological diseases. Read more>

Christopher TimothyRUH space for cancer Care – Gamma-CT scanner

The first phase of our Cancer Campaign is to raise £650,000 for a new Gamma-CT scanner. This sophisticated piece of equipment helps pinpoint some forms of cancer as well as helping with other conditions. Read more>

The Dyson Centre for Neonatal Care

Thanks to the success of the NICU ‘space to grow’ Camapign, the Dyson Centre for Neonatal Care is now fully operational. For all the developments and images of this exciting new Centre. Read more >

Fundraise

Whether you want to organise an event, get sponsored for sitting in a bath of beans or ask for donations instead of gifts, there are loads of ways you can help. Read more>

Saltford tea partyCommunity groups

Thought about starting a community group? Get together with friends, family or work colleagues to organise your own fundraising activities. Read more>