Charity of the Year 2024/25
We’re pleased to announce that Portsmouth Hospitals Charity has been selected as our Charity of the Year for 2024/25, following on from a very successful charity partnership with local child services support organisation, Fair Ways Community Benefit Society.
We invited occupiers to cast their votes to decide on their choice of Charity of the Year, with Portsmouth Hospitals Charity receiving over 40% of the total votes, the rest of the votes were split between the other three nominated charities, British Heart Foundation, Mind and The Elizabeth Foundation.
This partnership reflects Lakeside’s commitment to making a meaningful impact in the local community by supporting a charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and staff wellbeing across Portsmouth hospitals.
Portsmouth Hospitals Charity raises funds to make a positive difference for patients, their families, and the staff who support their care. Through its efforts, the charity helps improve facilities, purchase vital equipment, and support research and innovation within the Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Every donation to Portsmouth Hospitals Charity helps to enhance patient care and support staff wellbeing. These contributions are essential for the charity to continue to make a substantial difference in patient care and treatment outcomes.
As Charity of the Year, Lakeside will support Portsmouth Hospitals Charity by hosting events and keeping the campus businesses informed about the charity’s activities.
Simon Bateman, Asset Manager at Lakeside North Harbour, said: “Lakeside North Harbour is proud to partner with Portsmouth Hospitals Charity, an organisation that shares our values of community support and excellence in care. We believe that our contributions can help the charity continue its invaluable work. We look forward to a productive year with the charity and hope to see them continue to flourish.”
Kate Sandys, Head of Charity, Portsmouth Hospitals Charity, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be the next Charity of the Year for Lakeside North Harbour. Portsmouth Hospitals Charity works to enhance patient care and support staff welfare across Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. The work we do is only possible thanks to the support of our local community, so we are delighted that the staff at Lakeside wanted to support us! We are looking forward to working with you all over the next year.”