About Royal Berks Charity.

Transforming Patient Care & Staff Support.

Did you know it’s community support that helps us transform patient care and staff well-being? Without you, our vital work wouldn’t be possible.

We take pride in enhancing the experiences of our patients and staff across our sites, thanks to your generosity. Your donations enable us to embark on innovative projects beyond the scope of government funding. From acquiring state-of-the-art equipment to ensuring our dedicated staff receive the support they need to excel in their roles, your contributions make a tangible difference.

As an NHS charity, we rely on the kindness of individuals like you to fund our initiatives. Every donation, no matter the size, directly impacts the lives of thousands of patients and their families.

There are hundreds of ways that you can show your support. Whether you want to make a donation, join our lottery, or take part in one of our fundraising events we can help find something that will suit you. Your support will help us realise our vision of improving patients’ lives, supporting our NHS staff, and building a better community to deliver the best quality of care in all our hospitals across the Trust.

Our Hospitals.

Royal Berks Hospital

Charity has been a byword for the hospital since it opened in 1839.

In 1836 Henry Addington, former Prime Minister and local Reading resident kindly donated four square acres of his land for the hospital. The hospital was then built with funds donated by the Great Western Railway, the Benyon family, and from the local community, and was opened in 1839.

Initially, the Royal Berkshire Hospital was a voluntary hospital, funded entirely by donations. Patients were admitted through the accident and emergency department, or on a ‘ticket of recommendation’ from a governor or annual subscriber to the hospital.

In 1887, the first ‘Hospital Sunday’ took place and was held annually until 1899. Hospital Sundays marked the start of charitable giving by individuals and local organisations. In 1899, the ‘Hospital Appeal’ was launched to replace the Hospital Sunday Parade tradition.

Throughout its history, the hospital has benefitted from the generosity of local people. Charity is still an important and valuable part of hospital life and we are proud that our work is a continuation of that legacy.

Our other locations.

Bracknell Healthspace

Brants Bridge, Bracknell
RG12 9RT
01344 662900

Dingley Children's Centre

Erlegh House, Earley Gate
Whitenights Road
University of Reading
RG6 6BZ
0118 322 7531

Townlands Memorial Hospital

York Rd, Henley-on-Thames
RG9 2EB
01865 903703

West Berks Community Hospital

London Rd, Benham Hill
Thatcham, RG18 3AS
01635 273300

Prince Charles Eye Unit

St. Leonards Rd
Windsor, SL4 3DP
01753 860441

Windsor Dialysis Unit

Old Ambulance Station
Maidenhead Road
Windsor, SL4 5EY
01753 866008

Meet the team.

Together with your support we can continue to improve health and enhance lives.

At Royal Berks Charity, we’re driven by a shared passion for making a tangible impact and generating life-changing funds for our hospital services, benefiting patients, staff, and visitors alike. If you’re inspired to support our mission, we’d be thrilled to hear from you!

Whether you have questions, ideas, or simply want to connect, don’t hesitate to reach out to a member of our team directly via email. Alternatively, you can contact our general charity inquiries at [email protected] or give us a call at 0118 322 8860. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to make a difference!

Jo Warrior

Clare Allen

PR and Communications Lead
[email protected]
0118 322 8084

Joanne Somner

Corporate and Major Gifts Manager
[email protected]
0118 322 5255

Daria Masterman

Legacy & In Memory Fundraising Officer
[email protected]
0118 322 7962

Martin Butler

Community and Events Manager
[email protected]
0118 322 6969

Monica Srivastava

Trusts and Grants Manager
[email protected]
0118 322 7964

Charity Administrator