HOW WE SUPPORT THE HOSPITAL
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Life-saving equipment
We fund the equipment that saves lives.
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Family accommodation
Our three family accommodation houses are open 365 days a year.
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Research into children’s health
By funding groundbreaking research today, we can help the children of tomorrow.
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Wellbeing support
We make sure no patient or parent is ever left feeling alone.
THE CHILDREN YOU HELP
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Cots for Tots
Sebastian
Baby Sebastian was born with a brain condition so severe that he needed surgery at five days old.
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The Grand Appeal
George
George suffered a stroke at just three years old.
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Cots for Tots
Leon
Leon developed a rare condition called CPAM in the womb. His prognosis was bleak, but Leon defied the odds.
JOIN AN EVENT
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Three Peaks Challenge
There ain’t no mountain high enough for our fundraisers. Take on the iconic Three Peaks Challenge in 2026.
£95
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Beat the Brain Surgeon®
Can you beat Bristol’s brightest brains?
£800 for one team of five or £1,400 for two teams of five
SHOP WITH US
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Paint Your Own Feathers Figurine
Release your inner artist, and get those creative juices flowing!
£25
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Mini Jelly Hot Dog Sweets
Sink your teeth into these cheeky Hot Dog mini jelly sweets, inspired by the lovable Hog Dog from Gromit Unleashed 3.
£3.95
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Gromit Unleashed 3 Official Trail Poster
Collect all the stars of the show in one star-studded print.
£4.95
LATEST NEWS
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Meet the Family Running for Ralph
On Sunday 10 May 2026, Elin and Dylan were joined by three family members to take on the Great Bristol Half Marathon. For them, this fundraising milestone was an opportunity to give something back to the Bristol Children’s Hospital, for saving their baby’s life, and to The Grand Appeal, for the support they received during the most unexpected days of their lives. Elin’s pregnancy had been blissfully uneventful. […]
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Meet the stars of the Mini Great Bristol Run
‘Super Saturday’ is back for another year, giving young runners a chance to shine centre stage at the Junior and Mini Great Bristol Run this weekend. There’s over 80 children running for Team Grand Appeal and Team Cots for Tots this weekend, meet some of the fundraising heroes taking on the Mini Great Bristol Run. […]
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Meet Fundraising Hero Anka Running for Her Daughter
Kiara hadn’t even been born yet when it was discovered that she had two congenital heart defects.
Gromit Unleashed
Trails, Exhibitions & Shop
In partnership with the iconic Aardman Animations, we have created five cracking sculpture trails in the UK and beyond. Welcome to the world of Gromit Unleashed…