Orkney Health Board Endowment Funds
The Orkney Health Board Endowment Funds are a registered Scottish charity (SCO16919) whose purpose is the advancement of health in Orkney, by bringing enhanced services to patients and staff in the local hospital and in the community.
Our vision is ‘a healthier future for the people of Orkney’, and our purpose is:
| The advancement of health, through | |
| Improvement in the physical and mental health of the Board’s population | Effective prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness |
| Provision of services and facilities in connection to the above | |
| Research into any matters relating to the causation, prevention, diagnosis or treatment of illness, or into such other matters relating to the health service as the Trustees see fit | |
| Provision of education and development | |
Money comes in from donations and legacies from patients, their families, organisations and the wider community.
Donations and legacies are spent in line with the wishes of donors.
Over the years, the charity has been able to purchase specialist equipment, improve clinical facilities, fund staff travel scholarships as well as many other initiatives.
Your donation could help to
- Support the hospital, patients and staff in Orkney
- Support a major project
- Purchase or update medical equipment
- Provide extra patient comforts especially for those in long-term care
- Give support to Volunteer Services
- Enhance the quality of the environment in health care through art and other media
- Support other health related projects in the community
May I specify how my donation is used?
The Trustees will ensure that your donation is used for the purposes most in accordance with your wishes. However, the Trustees wish to draw to your attention the advantages and benefits of donations being made for the general purpose of the charity within Orkney and not for a specific purpose. In these cases, Trustees are able to use their discretion in expending such Endowment Funds on areas that do not attract donations but would benefit tremendously from such expenditure.
Orkney Health Board Endowment Charter
Making a Donation
Telephone Donations
Orkney Health Board Endowment Fund accepts telephone donations.
Simply telephone us on: 01856 888000 or
Download the donation formCash
If you are making a cash donation, complete the donation form and take it to Central Reception at The Balfour.
Download the donation formCheque and Postal Order
If you intend to pay by cheque, complete the donation form and take it with your donation to the Central Reception at The Balfour. You can also send it to us by post.
Download the donation formCredit/Debit Card
**At the current time please do not use the online donation form below**
To make a donation by Credit or Debit Card, please click on the link below and complete our online donation form.
Online donation formSubmitting an Endowment Application
The Orkney Health Board Endowment Fund accepts external bids for funding up to a maximum value of £2,000 per organisation each year.
Contact information
Treasurer
Orkney Health Board Endowment Fund
The Balfour
Foreland Road
Kirkwall
Orkney
KW15 1NZ
Tel: 01856 888936