
The Friends support potential life-saving research at St Cross
Potentially life-saving research for members of the British Armed Forces is set to be carried out at the Hospital of St Cross in Rugby.

Volunteers wanted!
We have been asked to expand the Ward Trolley Service, Mealtime Companion and Patient Visiting Services. We also need to fill vacancies in the rotas for some of our other services which occur from time to time.

Social fundraiser Tracey Lennard has passed two amazing milestones
Fabulous fundraiser Tracey Lennard has been honoured for her efforts over 25 years during which she and her team have raised more than £200,000 for The Friends.

Lauching our Platinum Appeal
At the AGM, Doug Jones, Chair of the Charity, was delighted to accept a donation from the Rugby Male Voice Choir as the first contribution to the Platinum Appeal which will celebrate 70 years of making a difference at the Hospital of St Cross and in the Community Service in Rugby.

AGM 2024 Summary and presentations
On the 4th of September 2024, The Friends welcomed some 62 members and guests to the 69th AGM to celebrate another year of outstanding support for the Hospital in Rugby.

We are calling for more volunteers
We need some 20 volunteers to re-establish our Patient Visiting Service and expand our Mealtime Companion and Meet and Greet Services.

New approach speeds up the process for hip and knee replacement at St Cross
A £39,000 donation of equipment by The Friends has helped to enable hip and knee replacement patients to be cared for even more quickly, safely and efficiently.

The Mayor's Special Appreciation Award
The Mayor of Rugby presented two Special Appreciation Awards to the Trustees at our Black Tie Dinner Dance.

New ultrasound facility opens at St Cross
The Friends donation of equipment costing £70,000 enables 4,000 more procedures per year!

Murals brighten the view out of Hoskyn Ward
A dull wall facing the ward has been transformed with colourful murals.