Yorkhill Children’s Foundation  was established in 2001 following the incorporation of Yorkhill Sick Children’s Fund which had been in existence since 1981. Three sub-committees, each chaired by a Director, meet bi-monthly, prior to board meetings to which recommendations are made. 

These are:

• Professional and Scientific Advisory Committee (PSAC)
• Financial and Legal Committee (F&L)
• Fundraising and Marketing Committee (F&M)

There are 16 paid members of staff in the Foundation office working within fundraising, administration and finance.  Extensive use is made of volunteers, particularly in the gift shop and tea bar but also in the office, the can collection service and speaking to community groups.  

The Charity owns and operates a retail shop and tea bar under a separate company, Yorkhill Fund Trading Limited.

The Foundation’s income is made up primarily of voluntary donations from various sources including individuals, companies and trusts. The Foundation is a grant making charity and as such the majority of the annual expenditure is on charitable grants.  

In April 2008 the Scottish Government gave approval to proposals from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (GG&C) for a new hospital development on the south side of Glasgow.  A key element of this major project is the building of a new children’s hospital to replace the existing Royal Hospital for Sick Children currently situated at Yorkhill.