Barts Guild
St Bartholomew's Hospital has its own League of Friends known as the Guild of St Bartholomew's Hospital. The Guild was founded in 1911 and is a registered charity and is affiliated to ATTEND (formerly the National Association of Hospital and Community Friends).
The full name of the Guild is The Guild of the Royal Hospital of St Bartholomew, registered charity number 251628.
The Guild is a voluntary organisation that supports the work of the hospital. It provides equipment and comforts for the benefit of patients and staff through the income raised by the work of volunteers.
Volunteers
The Guild always needs volunteers to work in the following areas:
- Shop helper: in one of the Guild's three shops, helping customers and selling goods such as confectionery, drinks, toiletries, stationery, magazines, toiletries, stamps, souvenirs and second hand books.
- Mobile trolley shops: carry drinks, confectionery, newspapers, toiletries and other items to the wards. This is a nice opportunity to visit wards and chat with patients.
- Welcomers: meeting and greeting patients and visitors and directing them to the appropriate ward or department.
Fundraising
The Guild's funds are raised through the above activities as well as by:
- A Christmas concert is held in the historic Great Hall at Barts each December.
- In-house Flag Week
- Raffles
- Bring and Buy stall at hospital events
If you would like to leave a legacy or send a donation please contact the Honorary Secretary.
Email bartsguild@aol.com
Telephone: 020 346 56015 (answerphone)
Address The Guild of St Bartholomew’s Hospital, West Smithfield, London EC1A 7BE.
Donations and subscriptions can be given under the Gift Aid Scheme providing you are a UK tax payer and sign the form which we will send you on receipt of your cheque or on request. The Guild receives an extra 28% from the government. If you are a higher rate tax payer, you may also claim further tax relief.
Guild Centenary
2011 sees the Centenary of the Guild’s founding in 1911. To celebrate this important milestone, a programme of events is being planned.
Spring fair
The celebrations marking the centenary year of the Guild (League of Friends) began with a Fair in the Great Hall at Barts on 25th May. Highlights were high quality craft and clothing stalls, tombola, raffle and palm reading, resulting in a profit for the benefit of Barts patients of over £3,000.
Celebration of Christmas – Concert of choral music and readings
The Guild (League of Friends) will be holding its Christmas event, in aid of amenities for patients. In the historic Grade 1 listed Great Hall at Barts Hospital West Smithfield EC1A 7BE comprising choral music provided by the Covent Garden Singers from the Royal Opera House and Yuletide readings by actors Joel Sams and Holly Hinton.
Wednesday December 7th, 2011 at 6.30 pm for 7.30 pm.
This year we are honoured that it will be in the presence of the Guild’s Patron, HRH the Duke of Gloucester. Tickets £12 (to include a glass of wine and a mince pie), Barts Guild volunteers £6, Children under 10 free. Tickets available from the Guild shops at St Bartholomew’s Hospital or by post, enclosing a cheque payable to Barts Guild and a stamped addressed envelope, sent to Barts Guild c/o 62 Manor Way Bexleyheath DA7 6JN
How to join the Guild of St Bartholomew's Hospital
How to join the Guild of St Bartholomew's Hospital
If you would like to join the Guild please contact the Honorary Secretary.
Email bartsguild@aol.com
Telephone 020 346 56015 (answerphone)
Address The Guild of St Bartholomew’s Hospital, West Smithfield, London EC1A 7BE.
The minimium subscription is £20 per annum or a life subscription is £250.
Guild members and volunteers will receive regular mailings, invited to attend the annual general meeting held each Autumn in the historic Great Hall at Barts and also receive the annual report and accounts.