Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Charitable Fund

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Charitable Fund, established in 1996 and closely integrated with the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Oswestry, Shropshire, England, exists to raise funds and make grants that enhance NHS services for patients, families, carers, and staff beyond statutory funding. Its mission centers on improving patient care, staff welfare, and the hospital environment to position the hospital as the UK's leading orthopaedic center, guided by core values of public benefit, donor intent, and inclusivity for all regardless of background. Distinctively, it aligns tightly with hospital priorities through internal governance by trustees and board members, supporting both large-scale ambitions and immediate needs.

The fund prioritizes medical research, new equipment, building refurbishments, staff training and education, patient comfort items, rehabilitation activities, and welfare initiatives exclusively for the hospital's orthopaedic services. Beneficiaries are NHS patients, their families and carers, and hospital staff, with grants channeled to the Trust and partners for tangible enhancements in care quality and facilities.

It does not accept unsolicited applications from external entities—funding decisions occur via internal committee processes tied to the Trust's governance calendar, with no public deadlines, rolling intakes, or open calls. Eligible projects must directly connect to the hospital; there are no income/size rules, geographic expansions beyond Oswestry, or support for independent charities. Typical internal grants range from £20,000 for equipment to over £100,000 for capital projects. Exclusions include core costs, unrestricted needs, or non-hospital initiatives, setting it apart as a hospital-specific enabler of donor-driven, high-impact orthopaedic advancements.