Working for the Trust

Over 400 dedicated volunteers work across the Trust.

Volunteering

The Trust is grateful for the support of more than 400 dedicated volunteers who give up their time to help patients, staff and visitors across the Fylde's hospitals every day.

We are looking for volunteers for the following areas within the hospital.
Welcomers
Ward Helpers
Library Trolley
League of Friends Trolley.

For more information about volunteering at the Trust please email: volunteers@bfwhospitals.nhs.uk

You can also find out more about Volunteering from the following Press Release.

Fundraising

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has its own charity called Blue Skies Hospitals Fund. The charity provides valuable support to the Trust each year thanks to the generosity of our donors. The charity is registered with the Charity Commission as Blackpool Teaching Charitable Fund (number 1051570).

If you would like to make a donation:

  • Enclose a short letter containing your address and your reasons for making the donation (for example a fundraising event or in memory of a loved one)
  • All donations are used to support the overall work of the charity unless you specify otherwise. If you would like your donation to support a particular ward or department, please tell us.
  • Please make your cheque payable to Blue Skies Hospitals Fund and forward your donation, marked for the attention of the Head of Fundraising and Volunteering, to the address given below.
  • Following receipt of your donation all donors will be sent an acknowledgement letter.
  • If you are planning a fundraising event or activity please for assistance, advice and resources.

How to Contact Us

Our postal address is:
Fundraising and Voluntary Services Office
Home 2
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR

Our telephone number is: 01253 657904

Fax: 01253 657959

Click here to contact us by email