Royal Free Charity

@royalfreecharity

NHS charity partner of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Helping our hospitals to go further and faster thanks to the generosity of our supporters. Website: www.royalfreecharity.org Link in bio:

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Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· 28d

We’ve passed the AMRC 2025 Expert Review Audit, which recognises our commitment to funding research with the greatest potential to improve lives.💙 #MedicalResearch #AMRC

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· 29d

After losing his wife to leukaemia, Leslie wanted to do something in her memory. Now he volunteers, welcoming visitors to hospital. He said: “The staff who cared for her were marvellous so that made me feel as though I wanted to do something in her memory.” Interested in volunteering? Link below.

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· Jul 10

🎥 Watch the highlights from Brave New Heights. Last month, supporters abseiled the Pears Building, raising over £65,000 to support patients, staff and research across our hospitals. Thank you to everyone who made it such an incredible day. 💙 #BraveNewHeights #RoyalFreeCharity #Fundraising

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· Jul 8

In 2027 the TCS London Marathon runs across both Saturday and Sunday - 2 days of crowds, landmarks and 26.2 miles. We’ve got 25 extra charity places for Saturday 24 April. Register your interest: royalfreecharity.org/get-involved... #LondonMarathon #RunForCharity #RunningCommunity #RunLondon

A smiling runner wearing a bright red Royal Free Charity vest and white cap stretches his arms wide as he runs past a busy London Marathon crowd. Over the top of the image, bold white text reads “TCS LM 2026 - 25 EXTRA PLACES.”

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· Jul 3

Happy 78th Birthday, NHS! 💙 Because of our amazing supporters, since January: 💜 1,195 cancer patients received specialist oncology massage 🙌 volunteers gave 24,000+ hours 🐶 17 therapy dogs brought comfort to patients Thank you for helping our NHS go further. #NHS78 #NHSBirthday

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· Jul 1

Missed out on a London Landmarks Half Marathon ballot place? 🏃 Run with us instead. Take on one of London's most iconic races while raising funds for NHS patients, staff and researchers. Apply for a place today: royalfreecharity.org/get-involved... #LLHM2027 #RunForCharity

A runner wearing sunglasses and a pink Royal Free Charity running vest raises both arms in celebration. The London skyline and crowds line the route in the background.

A runner wearing black sunglasses, a black T-shirt and a pink Royal Free Charity running vest waves while running along a road. Other runners, spectators and trees can be seen in the background.

A runner wearing a red T-shirt beneath a pink Royal Free Charity running vest raises both arms in celebration. Other runners and cheering spectators are visible behind her.

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· Jun 30

New research from London Parks & Gardens shows hospital gardens are part of care, not just a ‘nice to have’. Staff feel less stressed and patients can recover faster when they have access to nature. Read the Getting Better report: londongardenstrust.org/wp-content/u... #NHS #HospitalGardens

An outdoor hospital corridor features wooden benches on either side of a walkway, with planted beds of flowers and greenery between them. The exterior wall of the Royal Free Hospital is visible in the background.

Two women and a man in blue hospital scrubs sit beside planters filled with leafy green plants, smiling towards the camera. Behind them are large windows overlooking trees and nearby buildings.

A colourful flower bed of purple, yellow and red blooms grows upon a brick wall. In the background, a building, walkway, railing and four large plant pots are visible.

A smiling woman with grey hair and glasses tends to a garden filled with leafy green plants and white daisies. She is wearing a purple Royal Free Charity fleece and looking towards the camera.

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· Jun 29

Diagnosed at 24. Given 15 months to live. Nearly 30 years on, Nicola is still here and still fighting for a #SclerodermaFreeWorld. 🔗 royalfreecharity.org/nicolas-story 🔗 blog.raynaudsscleroderma.co.uk #WorldSclerodermaDay #RaynaudsFreeWorld

A smiling woman wearing a striped jumper over a pink top sits in a yellow-and-black wheelchair, holding the leads of two dogs in the middle of a quiet residential street. Houses and greenery are visible in the background.

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· Jun 24

Ready to take on The Big Half 2026? Join our team, run through London’s streets and make every mile count for our hospitals: royalfreecharity.org/get-involved... #TheBigHalf #RunForCharity #Fundraising #RunningCommunity #HalfMarathon #London

A smiling runner wearing a black cap and a red vest with “Hannah Royal Free” on the front raises both arms in celebration while running through a busy city street during a race.

A runner in a red “Royal Free Charity” vest smiles towards the camera while running past shops and a large Union Jack flag on a London street, holding a phone in one hand.

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· Jun 20

Blue sky and sunshine over Hampstead and the Pears Building is ready for day two of #BraveNewHeights. If you saw the abseil yesterday and wished you had joined in, we have limited spaces for walk‑ups today. Come and clip in for your local #NHS! #RFCAbseil2026 #BraveNewHeights #Abseil #Hampstead

Person wearing a helmet, gloves and Royal Free Charity T‑shirt abseiling from a rooftop, smiling at the camera, with ropes in hand and a sunny view of Hampstead’s trees and houses in the background.

Older participant in helmet, gloves, harness and Royal Free Charity T‑shirt beginning an abseil from a rooftop, holding the ropes as an instructor’s arm reaches in to guide them, with a wide view of trees and houses below.

Person in a helmet, gloves and Royal Free Charity T‑shirt leaning back in a harness while abseiling, smiling broadly, with green trees and north London rooftops stretching out behind them.

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· Jun 19

It’s not too late to sign up for our Brave New Heights abseil! If you're passing the Pears Building today or tomorrow, stop by and do something amazing for your NHS. All funds raised will help support staff, patients and researchers across the Royal Free London. #RFCAbseil2026 #Abseil #NHSCharity

A smiling man wearing a helmet and safety harness rappels down the side of a tall structure above leafy trees and a residential neighborhood on a sunny day.

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· Jun 19

This was the final test run by our ace Royal Marines team before our 2026 abseil began! Looking forward to welcoming 100 brave abseilers today and tomorrow who are taking on this challenge to raise money to support our work across Royal Free London hospitals. #RFCAbseil2026 #Abseil #NHSCharity

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· Jun 18

Barnet Hospital’s phlebotomy team leader Georgina (pictured right), is braving new heights at our charity abseil. “Knowing what family and friends have been through - going through cancer and one passing away last year - I try to have an impact on patients.” Support her at the link in bio.🔗 #NHS

Two women stand arm in arm on an ice rink, smiling at the camera. The black-and-white photo shows other skaters in the background, with the historic building of Somerset House visible behind them.

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· Jun 17

We’ve launched Join the Future, our £50m campaign to create the Royal Free London Cancer Centre. @bafta.org -winner Will Poulter joins Royal Free London clinicians in our new film. Find out more: royalfreecharity.org/join-the-future #NHS #Cancer #CancerCare #CancerResearch #HealthCare #London

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· Jun 9

Denise’s son, Jamey, lives with Gaucher’s disease, a rare condition treated by the specialist team at the Royal Free Hospital. To say thanks, Denise is facing her fear of heights in our #RFCAbseil. Help families like theirs, sign up: royalfreecharity.org/abseil #BraveNewHeights #NHS #NorthLondon

Two people sitting close together on an outdoor bench in front of dense green bushes, one wearing a casual jacket and jeans, the other in a patterned scarf and cardigan, posing for a relaxed snapshot.

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· Jun 5

We’re now an approved @dofe.org activity provider, helping young people support NHS patients while building skills for the future. Find out how you can volunteer with us at: royalfreecharity.org/volunteer #DofE #Volunteering #NHS

A Royal Free Charity volunteer wearing a purple volunteer tshirt smiles at the camera.

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· Jun 4

Three generations taking on an abseil 💙 In memory of Jutta and in support of the hospital that cared for her. Will you brave new heights for your local hospital? Hit the link below to sign up now. 🔗 royalfreecharity.org/abseil #NHS #NorthLondon #Hospital #Hampstead #London

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· Jun 2

What inspires someone to give back? 💙 This Volunteers’ Week, we’re asking this question. For Camilla and Jacinta, it was the care their loved ones received. #VolunteersWeek #VolunteersWeek2026 #NHS

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· Jun 1

This #VolunteersWeek, we are paying tribute to the 720 incredible volunteers who have given 28,771 hours across Royal Free London hospitals since January. From greeting patients to supporting staff and sitting with someone who needs company - thank you. #VolunteersWeek2026 #NHS #London

Royal Free Charity volunteer in a purple T-shirt leaning against a brightly coloured hospital corridor wall with charity information graphics behind them.

Royal Free Charity volunteer in a purple T-shirt and lanyard pushing a refreshments trolley with flasks and cups along a hospital ward corridor.

Royal Free Charity volunteer in a purple fleece and lanyard standing in front of wooden doors inside the hospital.

Royal Free Charity volunteer in a purple T-shirt sitting behind a table covered with colourful knitted items at an indoor stall.

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· May 29

Our volunteers bring something special, but Joe brings a little extra magic. A member of The Magic Circle for nearly 30 years, Joe volunteers on the paediatric ward at North Mid, performing tricks for children. Looking to volunteer with us? Visit royalfreecharity.org/volunteer #Magic #Volunteer

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· May 27

Eid al-Adha Mubarak to all who are celebrating. Love, peace, and countless blessings to our supporters, staff and patients across the Royal Free London hospitals.

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· May 26

24‑day countdown. On 19–20 June, people from across north London will abseil 90ft from the Pears Building to support Royal Free London hospitals. Do not leave it to next year, sign your team up now at royalfreecharity.org/abseil #RFCAbseil #BraveNewHeights #London #NorthLondon #NHS

Two people in harnesses stand on a rooftop preparing to abseil, one in military camouflage and one in a purple ‘Royal Free Charity Abseil’ T-shirt, with a purple banner reading ‘Gather your team and support your hospital’ over a cityscape background.

A person in a purple ‘Royal Free Charity’ T-shirt abseils down a brick wall, leaning back in their harness with ropes secured above, while a car park, road markings, and green trees are visible far below.

A person dressed in a red and blue spider-themed costume and helmet abseils down from a rooftop, suspended on ropes above trees and rooftops in a sunny cityscape.

A person wearing a helmet and purple ‘Royal Free Charity’ T-shirt leans back over the edge of a rooftop, attached to bright ropes and abseiling above a leafy residential area.

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· May 21

For nearly five decades, Sue’s life has been intertwined with the Royal Free Hospital 💙 “I first came here 48 years ago when our child was born here. We should be grateful for this amazing service.” #NHS #PatientStories

A woman with grey hair, wearing a black turtle neck jumper under a white fleece gilet smiles in front of some steps.

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· May 20

This Dementia Action Week, we’re recognising our dementia companion volunteers 💙 Volunteer Naomi said: “Dementia makes you prone to negative and stressful thoughts - a visitor who can jolt you onto happier memories can change tears into laughter and smiles.” #DementiaActionWeek #DementiaCare

Side-by-side portrait of two smiling women wearing purple “Royal Free Charity Volunteer” polo shirts and red volunteer lanyards outdoors. The woman on the left has short light-brown hair and patterned glasses; the woman on the right has short gray hair and tinted glasses with a name badge reading “Evelyn.” A small blue flower graphic appears in the top-right corner.

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· May 14

We’re proud to host FRAME4 - an exhibition from Charlotte Mann, Mary Davis, Neville Morgan and Peter Kyte, together for the first time. 📍 Ground floor, Royal Free Hospital 📅 Until 30 May 🕗 8am-8pm Images are for sale with 15% donated to the Royal Free Charity. Please DM us for enquiries. #art

Long corridor lined with artistic forest and tree prints in purple, sepia, and blue hues, creating a modern exhibition-style atmosphere.

Framed botanical artwork hanging on a cream-colored wall, featuring a delicate purple flower and dried leaves in minimalist white frames.

A small glass bottle holding dried wildflowers and seed pods sits on a dark surface beside a mustard-yellow cushion, illuminated by warm sunlight that casts intricate shadows on the fabric.

Dried hydrangea blossoms in muted shades of brown, mauve, and cream are backlit against a white lace curtain, creating a soft, translucent glow and delicate shadows.

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· May 13

The NHS of tomorrow. Here's our young volunteers in action serving food and drinks to patients in care. We are proud to support young people as they take their first steps into healthcare. Find out more about volunteering: royalfreecharity.org/get-involved... #HealthcareCareers

A smiling woman wearing a purple Royal Free Charity T-shirt, black long-sleeve thermal top, and a red Royal Free Charity lanyard, pushing a trolley through a hospital corridor.

A woman wearing a purple Royal Free Charity T-shirt, black long-sleeve thermal top, and a red Royal Free Charity lanyard, holding a carton of milk while preparing a hot drink in a hospital room.

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· May 11

A brilliant weekend as the official charity partner for the Affordable Art Fair 🎨 We were proud to showcase a curated collection of artworks raising funds to support patients, staff and researchers across our hospitals💙 #ArtsInHealth #AffordableArtFair #RoyalFreeCharity

Visitors browse colourful artworks inside a bright exhibition tent at the Affordable Art Fair. In the centre, a member of the Royal Free Charity team wearing a purple top speaks with a visitor holding a framed artwork while gallery walls filled with paintings and photography surround them.

A display wall at the Affordable Art Fair showcases large landscape and abstract artworks beside a sign reading “Charity Partner: Royal Free Charity”. The bright exhibition space is filled with framed paintings and photography from participating artists.

Two visitors stand closely together looking at a display of contemporary artworks at the Affordable Art Fair. The exhibition wall features bright abstract prints, photography and a large painting of a London street scene. Other guests explore the fair in the background.

A bright indoor art gallery corner filled with a collection of artworks displayed on white walls. The exhibit includes colourful abstract paintings, landscapes, photographs, minimalist prints and framed mixed-media pieces in various sizes. Three small bronze sculptures stand on white pedestals near the floor.

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· May 8

A leap of faith in support of the NHS. Thank you Joe and Christine, who skydived for us last month raising over £800 for NHS patients, staff and researchers. Your support means so much. 💜 #NHS #PatientCare #SkyDive

A tandem skydiver and instructor in freefall just after jumping from a purple airplane, with clear blue sky behind them.

A man and woman in blue jumpsuits stand close together smiling with arms around each other beneath scaffolding covered by a tarp, with blue sky and clouds in the background.

A tandem skydiver and instructor descending through clouds, with patchwork fields visible far below.

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· May 7

🎵 For 26 years, the Haringey Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Project has turned gospel concerts into real patient support. Their latest event raised £1,100 for new equipment & patient care at North Middlesex Hospital. Community fundraising at its finest. 💙 #SickleCell #Thalassaemia

Six people stand together in a hospital room, holding a cheque for £1,100 donated to the Royal Free Charity from the Haringey Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Society.

In a hospital room, a man with clasped hands listens while a woman gestures with raised arms as she explains something.

Seven people stand together smiling in a hospital room beside a piece of medical equipment.

Royal Free Charity@royalfreecharity· May 5

Congratulations to Jacqueline, NHS staff member and now London Landmarks Half Marathon finisher - raising funds for the Royal Free London Foundation Trust. Thank you, Jacqueline, for making a real difference 💜 #LLHM #Running #LLHM2026