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  • Volunteers Kindly Donate Further Wheelchairs

    Volunteers Kindly Donate Further Wheelchairs

    Trevor and Barbara Williams have donated two more wheelchairs to Darent Valley Hospital, helping to enhance patient flow in the emergency department. Read more

  • London Landmarkers conquer 13.1 miles of London tarmac

    London Landmarkers conquer 13.1 miles of London tarmac

    Our ten strong team of amazing runners successfully completed the event collectively raising an incredible £7400! Read more

  • Wannabe Spice Girls rock the Paris Marathon with zig a zig ah!!

    Wannabe Spice Girls rock the Paris Marathon with zig a zig ah!!

    Our team of rockstars from DVH's Emergency Department negotiated the boulevards and avenues of Paris raising a stellar £4122 for our charity! Read more

  • Bauvill Ltd visit Darent Valley Hospital

    Bauvill Ltd visit Darent Valley Hospital

    Bauvill have generously chosen to sponsor our upcoming Golf Day on Friday 29th May at Bearsted GC 🙏🏌️‍♂️⛳and we were keen to give them a flavour of our Trust and some areas we would look to improve with their fantastic sponsorship. Read more

  • Volunteers Kindly Donate Further Wheelchairs
  • London Landmarkers conquer 13.1 miles of London tarmac
  • Wannabe Spice Girls rock the Paris Marathon with zig a zig ah!!
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Primark Bluewater deliver wonderful gifts for Walnut Ward (SCBU)

Primark Bluewater deliver wonderful gifts for Walnut Ward (SCBU)

A huge shout out to Sarah and Emily from Primark in Bluewater , who visited Walnut Ward on Tuesday and generously donated a comprehensive array of essential items for our babies and rooming-in parents. Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2026

Author: Mark Cullen

First Half Marathon, Fantastic Cause, Incredible Result!

First Half Marathon, Fantastic Cause, Incredible Result!

Congratulations to Darent Valley Hospital (DVH) ’s very own Cintia Bailey and her great friend Gabriella Musa, who successfully completed the 2026 Hackney Moves Half Marathon last Sunday. Read more

Published: 22nd May, 2026

Author: Mark Cullen

Volunteers Kindly Donate Further Wheelchairs

Volunteers Kindly Donate Further Wheelchairs

Trevor and Barbara Williams have donated two more wheelchairs to Darent Valley Hospital, helping to enhance patient flow in the emergency department. Read more

Published: 8th May, 2026

Updated: 22nd May, 2026

Author: Teni Lemo

Uniting For Health Magazine

Uniting For Health Magazine

We are delighted to announce that Valley Hospital Charity has partnered with Uniting for Health to launch a brand-new free magazine for patients, visitors and staff. 😀 Read more

Published: 5th May, 2026

Updated: 22nd May, 2026

Author: Mark Cullen

Michaela runs the 2026 London Marathon for Little Buds

Michaela runs the 2026 London Marathon for Little Buds

Huge congratulations to the fantastic Michaela Hockley on completing last weekend’s London Marathon in an incredible 4:43! 🏃‍♀️ Read more

Published: 29th April, 2026

Updated: 30th April, 2026

Author: Mark Cullen

London Landmarkers conquer 13.1 miles of London tarmac

London Landmarkers conquer 13.1 miles of London tarmac

Our ten strong team of amazing runners successfully completed the event collectively raising an incredible £7400! Read more

Published: 22nd April, 2026

Updated: 22nd May, 2026

Author: Mark Cullen

Ella runs the Brighton Marathon for the children at DVH

Ella runs the Brighton Marathon for the children at DVH

The wonderful Ella Harvey, who works on Willow Ward, successfully completed the south coast's toughest marathon and raised a fantastic £1117 to help fund the refurb of the wards playroom!! Read more

Published: 21st April, 2026

Author: Mark Cullen

Wannabe Spice Girls rock the Paris Marathon with zig a zig ah!!

Wannabe Spice Girls rock the Paris Marathon with zig a zig ah!!

Our team of rockstars from DVH's Emergency Department negotiated the boulevards and avenues of Paris raising a stellar £4122 for our charity! Read more

Published: 21st April, 2026

Updated: 22nd April, 2026

Author: Mark Cullen

ALLSAINTS Bluewater bring Easter smiles to Willow ward

ALLSAINTS Bluewater bring Easter smiles to Willow ward

The fantastic ladies from the ALLSAINTS arrived at DVH armed with bags of festive Easter goodies for our younger patients. Read more

Published: 10th April, 2026

Author: Mark Cullen

The Fairfield Leisure Centre hop into DVH for Easter

The Fairfield Leisure Centre hop into DVH for Easter

A huge shoutout to the Easter 'egg-stravagant' trio - Danielle, Lauren, and Zack from the Fairfield Leisure Centre armed with enough Easter eggs to put a smile on every little face in the Children's Resource Centre and Willow Ward. 🎉 Read more

Published: 8th April, 2026

Author: Mark Cullen

AES Smart Metering bring Easter joy to our young patients

AES Smart Metering bring Easter joy to our young patients

We were delighted to welcome back the wonderful Chloe and Hollie from AES Smart Systems in Dartford to Darent Valley Hospital (DVH) last week. 😃 Read more

Published: 7th April, 2026

Updated: 22nd May, 2026

Author: Mark Cullen

The Porsche Centre in South London deliver wonderful gifts for the poorly children

The Porsche Centre in South London deliver wonderful gifts for the poorly children

It was so lovely to meet with Amelia and Sophie from the Porsche Centre South London in Sidcup last Thursday as they delivered a fantastic array of goodies for the children in our care. Read more

Published: 7th April, 2026

Author: Mark Cullen

Bauvill Ltd visit Darent Valley Hospital

Bauvill Ltd visit Darent Valley Hospital

Bauvill have generously chosen to sponsor our upcoming Golf Day on Friday 29th May at Bearsted GC 🙏🏌️‍♂️⛳and we were keen to give them a flavour of our Trust and some areas we would look to improve with their fantastic sponsorship. Read more

Published: 2nd April, 2026

Updated: 8th May, 2026

Author: Mark Cullen

GXO Logistics deliver Easter treats for our younger patients

GXO Logistics deliver Easter treats for our younger patients

We were delighted to welcome Mel and Paula from GXO Logistics to DVH last week 😀😎. The ladies delivered several boxes of Easter eggs and some activity books for the children in our care this Easter. Read more

Published: 2nd April, 2026

Updated: 22nd May, 2026

Author: Mark Cullen

All Saints Crockenhill make a great donation for the Lollipop Appeal

All Saints Crockenhill make a great donation for the Lollipop Appeal

We were privileged to be invited to present our charity, and specifically the Lollipop Children's Fund at the All Saints Crockenhill coffee morning recently. Read more

Published: 31st March, 2026

Author: Mark Cullen

DGT London Landmarks Half Marathon runners take to the bike at DVH

DGT London Landmarks Half Marathon runners take to the bike at DVH

Operating a relay system the team cycled for 3.5 hours racking up a stellar distance of 91.86km while raising a fantastic £176 towards their fundraising targets!! Read more

Published: 20th March, 2026

Author: Mark Cullen

The DVH Renal Team raise awareness and funds for World Kidney Day

The DVH Renal Team raise awareness and funds for World Kidney Day

On Thursday 12th March the DVH Renal Team held an awareness stand in the Level 2 corridor at DVH yesterday to celebrate World Kidney Day. 😃😀 Read more

Published: 17th March, 2026

Updated: 2nd April, 2026

Author: Mark Cullen

GXO Logistics choose VHC as their Charity Of The Year for 2026

GXO Logistics choose VHC as their Charity Of The Year for 2026

We’re absolutely thrilled to share that GXO Logistics in Dartford has selected our Lollipop Children’s Fund 🍭as their Charity of the Year for 2026. Read more

Published: 27th February, 2026

Author: Mark Cullen

Launch Diagnostics make another wonderful donation

Launch Diagnostics make another wonderful donation

The company held a Christmas Draw in December and raised a fantastic £110 for our Christmas Appeal which Laura, from the company, very kindly delivered in person to DVH Read more

Published: 18th February, 2026

Author: Mark Cullen

DVH Pirates storm ashore at Morrisons in Strood

DVH Pirates storm ashore at Morrisons in Strood

Our 2026 Static Bike Roadshow dropped anchor at Port Morrisons Strood on Saturday 31st Jan — and what a booty haul it was! ⚓ Read more

Published: 13th February, 2026

Author: Mark Cullen

Doves Funeral Care deliver gifts for the children

Doves Funeral Care deliver gifts for the children

We were delighted to welcome Rose and Bill from Doves Funeral Directors in Swanley. Rose and Bill kindly brought a wonderful selection of gifts for the children on Willow Ward. Read more

Published: 11th February, 2026

Updated: 2nd April, 2026

Author: Mark Cullen

Bringing paediatric MRI care closer to home

Bringing paediatric MRI care closer to home

We’re thrilled to see the new paediatric MRI pathway coming to life, helping children and their families access the care they need closer to home 🩵🩻 Read more

Published: 4th February, 2026

Updated: 8th May, 2026

Author: Mark Cullen

Iko beats her best 5k time at the Supernova run!!

Iko beats her best 5k time at the Supernova run!!

Stratford was lit last November as🎉Iko Haruna crushed the SUPERNOVA 5k run at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park raising a whopping £175 for our Friends fund. Read more

Published: 7th January, 2026

Author: Mark Cullen

The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, Gravesend (UKCG) deliver lots of lovely festive gifts for Willow Ward

The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, Gravesend (UKCG) deliver lots of lovely festive gifts for Willow Ward

Once again the fantastic UKCG from Gravesend support our younger patients at Christmas. Read more

Published: 30th December, 2025

Author: Mark Cullen

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  • Primark Bluewater deliver wonderful gifts for Walnut Ward (SCBU)

    Primark Bluewater deliver wonderful gifts for Walnut Ward (SCBU)

    A huge shout out to Sarah and Emily from Primark in Bluewater , who visited Walnut Ward on Tuesday and generously donated a comprehensive array of essential items for our babies and rooming-in parents.

  • First Half Marathon, Fantastic Cause, Incredible Result!

    First Half Marathon, Fantastic Cause, Incredible Result!

    Congratulations to Darent Valley Hospital (DVH) ’s very own Cintia Bailey and her great friend Gabriella Musa, who successfully completed the 2026 Hackney Moves Half Marathon last Sunday.

  • Teni Lemo

    Teni Lemo - Fundraising Volunteer

  • Volunteers Kindly Donate Further Wheelchairs

    Volunteers Kindly Donate Further Wheelchairs

    Trevor and Barbara Williams have donated two more wheelchairs to Darent Valley Hospital, helping to enhance patient flow in the emergency department.

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  • What volunteering roles can I do?

    There are a number of roles that you can help with at the Hospital

  • Support the special care of babies

    Support the special care of babies

    Our Little Buds Fund supports our Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) and our Maternity Wards.

  • What is the application process?

    The process when you have completed your online application form.

  • Make a donation

    How to make an online or postal donation. We are grateful for your support, big or small

  • What do I need to be a volunteer?

    Eligibility as a Volunteer

  • Help us care for seriously ill children

    Help us care for seriously ill children

    Our Lollipop Appeal is raising crucial funds to benefit the care of sick and critically ill children, from babies to teens, in our hospitals.

  • How long will it take to process my volunteer application?

    The application time can vary depending on our waiting list

  • Mission, Vision and Values

    Mission, Vision and Values

    Our mission is to enhance patient care at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust.

  • What we do

    Valley Hospital Charity supports Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust to deliver the best possible patient care

  • Beating Cancer in your local area

    Beating Cancer in your local area

    Help your Hospital to introduce the latest technologies to detect, diagnose and treat cancer.

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Valley Hospital Charity is the working title of Dartford and Gravsesham NHS Trust Charitable Fund (1050861) and is registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales.