Ever since our foundation in 1911, the Guild has provided support to St Bartholomew’s Hospital through the dedication of our volunteers. Our distinguished history is well documented and illustrates the contribution that the Guild has made to patients and staff at Barts through the provision of clothing, medical equipment, fundraising and scholarships.

At one time, Guild volunteers put their sewing and knitting skills to good use and provided bedding and clothing to patients, made uniforms for nurses and dressing gowns for patients, and even made and padded splints and crutches.

Nowadays, aside from the valued face-to-face contact that our shop and trolley service brings to patients, the Guild’s contribution to the Hospital lies in its grant giving. Our grants amount to thousands of pounds each year and cover a wide range of equipment and support.

We are proud of the contribution that we have made to the lives of patients and staff at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and look forward to continuing with our support as we move through our second century of service.