Donate

Donate to our maternity unit and get a personalised leaf on our Diamond Jubilee Giving Tree 

Make a donation to say thank you to your midwifery team and we will give you a personalised ornate keepsake leaf to display on our Giving Tree which is displayed in the main reception of the maternity unit. 

You can choose the colour and special message to be engraved on your leaf whether it's a thank you to a staff member on the maternity unit or a dedication to your baby. You can also pick the colour too - copper, silver or gold!

After the year your leaf can be sent to you for you to keep in a memory box or to display proudly at home or you can make a donation to keep it up on the tree at the hospital for families, staff and patients to enjoy. 

Our Giving Tree is not only a way of capturing the special memory of your birth but your donation will also be helping to make improvements and enhancements on the maternity unit so we can continue to go above and beyond for our mothers, partners and babies. 

Your donation could help us to fund

• A new birthing pool for the Consultancy-Led Unit (CLU) in the maternity ward to ensure that more mothers have the choice of using a pool during labour

• Comfy reclining chairs for partners to relax and rest in whilst in hospital with their partner

• Beautiful murals, fairy lights and sound systems to create a tranquil birthing environment 

• Support books for parents who lose a baby

• Rocking chairs for mothers to feed their babies comfortably

• Special play areas for our family waiting rooms

• Specialist training courses for staff so they can bring the latest knowledge to Lister.

The difference your leaf will make - a message from Lesley Overy, Head of Midwifery

"Thank you for helping us make a difference to local mothers, babies and partners. Your Giving Tree donation will help us go above and beyond for our mothers and babies by helping us fund projects such as a new birthing pool for the CLU, comfy reclining chairs for partners, support books for parents who have lost their baby and special play areas for our family waiting rooms. Your donation really will make a lasting impact at the maternity ward at Lister, thank you for your support."

How to make a donation and get a personalised leaf on our Giving Tree

1. Make a one off donation or choose to sign up to make a small regular donation per month (minimum of 12 months) by clicking the DONATE button at the top of this page 

*You are welcome to give any amount you choose but we suggest a minimum donation of £36 or £3 per month to help us cover the cost of the leaf and ensure as many profits as possible go towards supporting our maternity unit*

2. When making the donation write your chosen message and select your leaf colour - copper, silver or gold in the comment box. Please note the leaves are limited to 130 characters over 4 lines including spaces and punctuation.

3. Come and see it! We will let you know when your leaf has been placed on the tree and you are welcome to come to the Reception area of the Maternity Unit to see it. Or if you would prefer, we can send you a photo.

4. Renew or keep? If you dedicate a leaf for one year, we will, as the end of the 12 months approaches, write and ask if you would like to keep the leaf on the tree for another year (for a further donation), or whether you would like the leaf removed from the tree and sent to you, for you to display at home 

Terms and Conditions:

1. On receipt of your order form your request will be granted subject to approval of the inscription, availability of leaves and remaining space being available on the Giving Tree.

2. East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals’ Charity retains complete control over the location and dates of installation of all leaves on the Giving Tree.

3. In exceptional circumstances East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals’ Charity reserves the right to relocate the Giving Tree.

4. The minimum period for a direct debit is 12 months.

5. All leaves on the tree are the property of East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals’ Charity until they are returned to you.

6. East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals’ Charity will choose a suitable branch for your leaf.

7. Leaves will be removed once the donation period ends.