News & Events

9 July 2026

Dance Moves – A new partnership is bringing the dance studio to Newcastle hospital wards

A pioneering local partnership between Newcastle Hospitals Charity arts programme and Dance City, the North East’s leading dance organisation, is bringing movement and creativity...

25 June 2026

First patient receives life‑saving lung transplant through Newcastle’s new organ assessment centre

Mark Wrenn has become the first patient to receive a life-saving lung transplant through the Newcastle...

19 June 2026

Durham Community Fundraises for Sir Bobby Robson Foundation

When an unexpected cancer diagnosis shook a Durham family, they found their whole community rallying around...

15 June 2026

Garfield Weston Foundation makes significant donation to Sir Bobby Robson Institute

Our campaign to raise the final funds to build a world leading cancer research centre at...

11 June 2026

Gateshead schools run supports The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation

More than 3,500 Gateshead school children took part in a special fun run in Saltwell Park in aid...

2 June 2026

Kieran Trippier, Joelinton and Alex Murphy make special visit to children in hospital

Children receiving treatment at Newcastle’s Great North Children’s Hospital spent the afternoon with their Newcastle United...

26 May 2026

Great North Run 2026 – Sunday 13th September 2026

Race Date – Sunday 13th September 2026 Start – Tyne Bridge, Newcastle Finish – South Shields...

20 May 2026

Cancer trials progressing thanks to Sir Bobby’s legacy

Today (20 May) is International Clinical Trials Day, which is an opportunity for everyone taking part in clinical research to...

30 April 2026

Newcastle United Supporters Trust back The Sir Bobby Robson Institute

Football supporters have backed the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, part of Newcastle Hospitals Charity, since it was launched...

21 April 2026

Marathon effort for Sir Bobby

Jordi Evans has worked in clinical trials for six years and is so passionate about the...

21 April 2026

Huge boost for cancer research as construction of Sir Bobby Robson Institute now underway

Innovative cancer research and treatment took a big leap forward today with the official start of...

17 April 2026

Sir Bobby Robson Foundation named as fundraising partner for NE1 Dragon Boat Race

The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, part of Newcastle Hospitals Charity, has been announced as the main...

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