About Us

Here at The Grand Appeal, the official Bristol Children’s Hospital charity, we are committed to saving the lives of sick children and supporting their families.

We created Cots for Tots in 2010 to support and raise money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Michael’s Hospital in Bristol.

Together, we have one vision for the future: to ensure every sick child and baby from across the South West has access to the very best care, 365 days a year.

This year, The Grand Appeal celebrates its 30^th anniversary in partnership with Aardman, giving us a moment to reflect on our past and look ahead to the future.

30 years working with Wallace & Gromit

The Grand Appeal was founded in 1995 with a single mission to raise £10 million to support a new building for Bristol Children’s Hospital. 30 years later and having generated around £90 million, Wallace & Gromit continue to spearhead our fundraising in a way that only the beloved duo can inspire through an extraordinary blend of creativity and innovation.  

Working with Nick Park and Aardman is an extraordinary experience. Their creativity, warmth and visionary storytelling makes every moment of our partnership inspiring and unforgettable.

30 years supporting sick babies and children

Our mission to support the children’s hospital in Bristol has stood the 30-year test of time. 

With your help, we have invested in:

• Family accommodation: we provide an extensive portfolio of free accommodation for families whose child is being treated at the children’s hospital
• Medical research: we invest in medical research programmes to ensure the hospital remains a hub of innovation, where everyday experts pave the way for sick children through a network of projects with international impact.
• Equipment: we fund state-of-the-art equipment to save lives.
• Music, play and art therapy: our music, play and arts programme can be seen in every ward at Bristol Children’s Hospital, helping young children to deal with the stresses and fears they may face during treatment.
• Art enhancements: we work to make sure Bristol Children’s Hospital provides a fun, stimulating and comforting space for the brave children it cares for.

Our next project will see the development of a new Patient Hotel, the first of its kind in the UK, for sick children which will be funded and operated by The Grand Appeal.

At the heart of our work are the incredible hospital staff whose dedication, expertise and compassion provide vital care and hope to the region’s sickest children and tiniest fighters.  

The Grand Appeal Difference

At The Grand Appeal, we believe that every patient deserves the best. That’s why we go beyond expectation to support the children’s hospital by helping to deliver world-class care, comfort, and compassion for sick children and their families.

We leave no stone unturned in our mission to deliver excellence in all we do. Whether that’s our unrivalled and unwavering commitment to our passionate supporters and fundraisers; our exclusive, world-renowned Gromit Unleashed trails, figurines and collections; or our leading role in equipping the finest medical teams in the children’s hospital with cutting edge technology to save lives and improve childhood health. 

With your support, The Grand Appeal is pioneering and shaping the next generation of healthcare for children.