Wesleyan Foundation donation to transform hospital experience for children at Midland Met

June 27, 2023

Children being treated at the Midland Met will be met with an incredibly welcoming and engaging experience, thanks to the generosity of the Wesleyan Foundation with their £35,000 donation going towards a play unit and interactive artwork for the children’s ward.

Dr Nick Makwana, a consultant paediatrician, is thrilled about the donation and the impact it will have on young patients. “This fantastic generosity from the Wesleyan Foundation will help us provide an even greater level of care for our children and young people,” he said. “We want to do as much as we can to encourage our young patients, and any siblings they may have, to seek, find, and learn through play. These funded activities are also particularly beneficial for young patients with physical and sensory disabilities, where they can play and forget about their treatment.

Nathan Wallis, Chief of Staff at Wesleyan, expressed his delight at being able to support and create a welcoming and healing environment for young patients at the new hospital. “Not only will they receive world-class care, but their experience in the hospital will be greatly enhanced,” he said. “As a financial service mutual for teachers, doctors, and dentists, it is very important for us to support the things that matter most to our customers, and supporting the Midland Met campaign is a fantastic example.”

Johnny Shah, Head of Your Trust Charity, added that the donation is a huge boost to the campaign and brings them closer to their target. “We remain on track to achieve our target for our We Are Metropolitan fundraising campaign,” he said. “However, we still need local businesses and our community to help us get to £2 million by the time our hospital opens. To make the Midland Met more than a hospital, we must continue raising these much-needed funds.”

Overall, the Wesleyan Foundation’s donation is set to make a significant difference to the lives of young patients at Midland Met, and highlights the importance of philanthropy and community involvement in creating a better world for all.