- Royal Berks Charity fundraising at Reading FC
- Ahead of home game against Wycombe Sat 14th Feb
- Charity staff at Select Car Leasing stadium from 10:30am
- Please consider donating if you can
- Full support from Select Car Leasing
Calling all Reading FC fans - a charity close to our hearts is fundraising at the Select Car Leasing Stadium this weekend, and we urge you to donate if you can
The Royal Berks Charity is the official charity of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.
Last year, we told you how one of Select’s incredible members of staff - Dee Edwards, a Senior Appointed Representative Account Manager - raised more than £10,000 for the Royal Berkshire Hospital as a poignant way to say thank you for the breast cancer care she received.
(Select's Dee Edwards)
Now staff from the Royal Berks Charity will be fundraising ahead of Reading FC’s home game against Wycombe Wanderers, which kicks off at 12:30pm on Saturday 14th Feb.
They’ll be at the stadium from 10:30am, with all proceeds helping to support the charity in its crucial endeavours.
What is the Royal Berks Charity, and why should I donate?
The aim of the Royal Berks Charity is simple - to make hospital life better for everyone.
The charity exists to go beyond core NHS funding, supporting projects that enhance patient care, staff wellbeing, and hospital environments.
Funds raised support:
- Life-saving and specialist medical equipment
- Patient comfort and experience improvements
- Innovation, research, and pilot projects
- Staff wellbeing initiatives that help care teams deliver the best possible care
Every year, charitable funding benefits thousands of patients and families across the Royal Berkshire Hospital and community services.
(The Royal Berks Charity team with Frankie the fundraising fox!)
Supporting cancer care in Berkshire - the Berkshire Cancer Centre
The Berkshire Cancer Centre provides diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care for people living with cancer across Berkshire and surrounding areas.
Services include:
- Chemotherapy and radiotherapy support
- Specialist outpatient clinics
- Holistic care to support patients’ physical and emotional wellbeing
- Royal Berks Charity funding helps to:
- Improve treatment environments
- Support patient comfort during long or intensive treatments
- Fund specialist equipment and supportive services not covered by statutory funding
Early detection saves lives
The West Berkshire Breast Screening Service provides free NHS breast screening to eligible women across the region.
Screening is delivered through a combination of static sites and mobile screening units, improving access for local communities.
2025 screening impact:
- 18,776 women were seen by the mobile breast screening units
- 547 women were offered follow-up appointments for further investigations
- These follow-ups play a vital role in:
- Early detection of breast cancer
- Faster diagnosis and treatment
- Improving survival rates and long-term outcomes
(Select Car Leasing staff during a Wear it Pink day)
Why this matters
Charitable funding enables earlier diagnosis, better treatment experiences, and improved outcomes for patients.
By supporting services like cancer care and breast screening, Royal Berks Charity helps ensure patients across Berkshire receive the best possible care, when they need it most.
** Supporters can give a one-off or regular donation online, by cheque, direct debit, or bank transfer. Every penny raised helps improve lives for patients and staff across the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. To find out more or to make a donation, visit www.royalberkscharity.co.uk/donate.
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