Birmingham Airport has unveiled Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity as its nominated charity partner for the next three years, cementing its commitment to being a responsible neighbour in the local community. This partnership will see the airport invest time, funds, and resources to support the charity’s life-changing work, furthering its mission to provide vital care to children across the region.
The decision to partner with Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity follows a vote among the airport’s employees, who were invited to engage with several local charities during an open day. The overwhelming choice for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity highlights the employees’ recognition of the charity’s significant impact on the community and the exceptional care it provides.
Nick Barton, CEO of Birmingham Airport, expressed his excitement over the new collaboration. “We are thrilled to support Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity as our nominated charity for the next three years,” he said. “Our colleagues voted in droves, demonstrating their desire to support young people in need and recognise those who make this care possible every day. We are extremely proud to partner with this incredible charity that makes a difference to so many, every single day.”
Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity is one of the leading children’s hospitals in the UK, treating one in eight children from the West Midlands annually. Mark Brider, CEO of Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity, commented on the partnership: “It’s an honour to be chosen as the official charity partner for Birmingham Airport. One in eight children from the West Midlands is treated at our world-class hospital every year, meaning many of the airport’s employees have had first-hand experience of the incredible care that’s delivered daily.”
Through this collaboration, the charity hopes to raise greater awareness of its work and showcase the world-class treatment offered at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. “Through this wonderful partnership, we hope to increase the awareness of our charity, showcase our hospital’s world-leading treatment and support our brave patients,” added Brider. “Together, we will transform lives.”
The airport and charity partnership will involve a variety of activities, including fundraising campaigns, volunteer opportunities for airport staff, and awareness-raising initiatives. Birmingham Airport is also committed to involving its third-party suppliers in the planned events, helping to build a broader network of support for the hospital’s initiatives.
The partnership underscores the airport’s ongoing dedication to contributing to the local community and making a positive impact on the lives of young people and their families. Through its focus on charitable efforts, Birmingham Airport aims to strengthen its position as a responsible corporate entity and a key community partner.
The collaboration is set to begin with immediate effect and will run for the next three years, with further events and activities planned in the coming months to support Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity’s life-saving work.