Team UHBW Become a Charity Champion Become a Charity Champion Become a Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity Champion We’re on the lookout for more Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity Champions! As a Charity Champion you'll join other members of UHBW staff in helping to raise awareness of your charity. With your support, we're able to go the extra mile for you and your patients. I'd like to be a Charity Champion What does a Charity Champion do? Charity Champions help to raise awareness of Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity so together we can continue to bring moments of joy, comfort and happiness to those who need it the most. We know how busy you are, so being a Charity Champion doesn’t have to be time consuming. We have roles and responsibilities that can easily fit around your routine... Patient Engagement Champion Get to know Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity and all the amazing work they do Keep a stock of flyers and posters in your ward or department Inspire, co-ordinate and send any details of patients and staff who are willing to share their hospital experience with the charity If patients or their family ask how you can show their gratitude for the care they've received, tell them about Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity. We can provide you with business cards to hand out and you'll have a dedicated member of the team to signpost any questions to. Digital Champion Engage with us on social media by sharing stories on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X Champion our work on Viva Engage by reacting to and sharing our posts, as well as posting exciting updates on our behalf Helping to promote the amazing work being done across our hospitals by finding patient case studies or quotes where charity funding has made a difference – these may be used in charity publications An image can say a thousand words, and we’re always on the lookout for inspiring content. Be our onsite photographer and help us capture new projects, staff fundraisers and onsite charity events. Events Champion Organise fundraising events on behalf of your team and encourage colleagues to get involved Share charity events on your social media pages, display posters on your ward or unit and share news on event volunteering opportunities with your team Share your thoughts and ideas on our events calendar and how we can inspire UHBW staff get involved. This may involve focus groups or surveys Support at BWHC events when possible. This could include collections, awareness stands, cheer stations at running events or helping at the Big Bristol Walk or the Christmas Star Concert. The Ultimate Charity Champion Get to know Bristol & Weston Hospital Charity and all the amazing work they do Helping with onsite events, such as information stands or tours for donors Engage with us on social media and – share stories on Facebook, Instagram and X Act as a point of contact for colleagues on your ward/department. Tell grateful patients and families about us. Advocate to other staff to help them feel comfortable talking to patients about Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity Take part in fundraising events and encourage your colleagues to take part. How we’ll support you A welcome pack full of charity goodies Dedicated support from our Hospitals Partnership Manager An invitation to the annual Charity Champion and volunteer get-together Invitations to other charity events throughout the year, including our summer garden party The Charity Champion e-newsletter. All the things you need to know for the month ahead! We will send you a regular stock of posters, leaflets and staff materials for distribution Our full support. Email or phone when you need us (Mon-Fri 9-5) Invitation to our annual ambassador get together A Charity Champion badge to wear with pride! If you’d like to become a Charity Champion, click on the button below and fill in the short form to register your interest. Our Hospital Partnerships Manager Amy will then get in touch. I'd like to be a Charity Champion Manage Cookie Preferences