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Philanthropy

In 1735, the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI) was founded thanks to the generosity of a dedicated group of individuals. The vision of those philanthropists for free healthcare supported the hospitals for over 200 years until the birth of the NHS in 1948. 

It costs £1.5m to run all hospitals within University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust for a single day. Above & Beyond’s major donors follow in the footsteps of those early philanthropists to ensure that patients, their families and staff, all benefit from welcoming environments, state of the art equipment, the best staff training and innovative research. Our major donors continue to play an essential role in making a difference to patient care as we fund above and beyond what the NHS can provide.

If you'd like more information, please contact Sarah on [email protected] on 0117 3700 847.

How you can support us

How you can support us

Every gift you make touches the people and projects you directly support, but also every patient, their families and the staff who care for them. Read more

Published: 5th September, 2017

Updated: 2nd August, 2019

Author: Lucy Fisher

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Impact of philanthropy

Impact of philanthropy

We are extremely grateful to all the major donors who have supported us over the years. Read more

Published: 5th September, 2017

Updated: 17th July, 2019

Author: Lucy Fisher

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Why support Above & Beyond

Why support Above & Beyond

Above & Beyond major donors play an essential role in ensuring that patients and staff have access to the best facilities and latest technology. Read more

Published: 25th July, 2017

Updated: 15th February, 2019

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