The Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital, a local community charity supporting the staff and patients of Teddington Memorial Hospital, has been named The Lensbury's Charity of the Year.

Set on 25 beautiful acres at Teddington Lock, The Lensbury premium leisure club will fundraise for the Charity with money raised used to provide additional services and facilities for Teddington Memorial Hospital.

Money raised will fund The Friends' vital new projects to improve life for staff, patients, and the local community.

The Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital enables and enhances the quality and quantity of the provision of medical services, facilities, and general improvements above the NHS-funded baseline. Consequently, helping to ensure the hospital's long-term future for the benefit of the community.

As part of the partnership, The Lensbury will organise fundraising events such as the annual Dragon Boat Race and National Fitness Day.

Teddington's riverside resort, The Lensbury, has chosen the Teddington Memorial Hospital as its Charity of the Year for 2023. (Credit: The Lensbury)

Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital Chairman, Simon Douglas Lane, said: "Heartfelt thanks go to the Lensbury members who voted for us, enabling us to continue to fund crucial projects. The Friends must continue its fundraising efforts at the heart of our community so that we can maintain essential improvements to our beloved hospital."

Claire Llewellin-Davis, Managing Director at The Lensbury, said: "I am delighted that our members have chosen The Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital as our Charity of the Year for 2023. We look forward to working with our members, staff, and The Friends on all of the exciting fundraising events and initiatives throughout the year to support the worthwhile projects the hospital has planned for 2023.

"As an important pillar in our local community, we are pleased to be able to support the hospital and protect this vital service for our local area."

For more information on The Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital, and how you can support the local charity, visit their website here, or contact the Board Trustee – Partnerships, Cécile Delattre, at [email protected] or call 020 8714 4074.