Charity Impact Team Event Services
The Charity Impact Team at Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity is based within the Royal Hospital for Children. We deliver a wide range of events and activities for patients, families, and NHS staff throughout the year, both within the hospital and at external venues.
Our work includes:
- Decorating the hospital at Easter, Halloween, and Christmas
- The much-loved annual Christmas Lights Switch On
- Organising entertainers and special guest visits to the wards
- Arts & crafts sessions
- Themed events inspired by global celebrations like the Olympics, UEFA European Championship, and World Book Day
- NHS staff appreciation events like National Doctors’ Day and International Nurse’s Day, and the distribution of gifts to celebrate staff on such days
- Bespoke events for specific patient groups, including the Tracheostomy Family Day and the Neonatal Reunion
- Organising large scale medical conferences
How We Can Support You
Our experienced team is here to help. We offer full event planning and delivery support, either on-site (subject to hospital guidelines) or at an appropriate external venue.
Our services include:
1. Planning & Coordination
- Budget planning and payment management
- Venue sourcing and booking
- Event invitations, guest list management, and registration (including secure payment options via phone, email, or online)
- On-site event staff and volunteer coordination
2. Programme & Activity Design
- Children’s workshops and activity sessions
- Arts & crafts supplies and materials
- Entertainment, including musicians, clowns, costumed characters, magicians, balloon modellers, and face painters
- Catering solutions for all group sizes and dietary needs
3. Promotion & Engagement
- Design and printing of promotional materials (leaflets, flyers, invitations)
- PR, marketing, and media engagement
4. Technical & Creative Delivery
- AV equipment and technical support
- Photography and videography
5. Guest Experience Enhancements
- Prizes, goody bags, and personalised gifts
*a 10% management fee to GCHC is applicable to all delegate/entry fees.
Restricted ward funds held with GCHC can be used to support the overall costs if in line with the description of your funds.
All conferences and events must be signed off by Clinical Director prior to enlisting the support of GCHC.
For more information, please contact The Charity Impact Team via the details below, or pop into the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity Hub in the main atrium of the children's hospital.