The Limb Reconstruction Charity at KCH
“Every donation
supports our patients
through their journey”
Tony Bertin, Deputy Chair of Rebuild
Like many charities, Rebuild’s income is almost entirely dependent on donations.
It also relies greatly on the fundraising activities of the Rebuild community, made up of former patients, their families and well-wishers and KCH Limb Reconstruction Unit staff, to raise much needed funds to achieve its aims.
All Trustees give their time voluntarily. Wherever possible it is the policy of the charity to use volunteers for the supply of services and the running of the organisation, so as to maximise funds available for helping patients and ex-patients.
Fundraising
In addition to a number of annual fundraising activities by our dedicated supporters, including the Thames Path Challenge and classical concerts, we are always looking for ways to raise more money for the charity.
Campaigns
Our focus for 2018 is to be able to provide orthopaedic shoes for a number of patients whose recovery would be greatly enhanced by having modified footwear.
Partnerships
Rebuild – KLRT has benefitted enormously from the generous support of corporate partners, such as Irwin Mitchell Solicitors.
Donations
Even the smallest donation can make a difference to our patients. This is what we can do with the money that we raise:
£500
Buys a pair of orthopaedic shoes for a patient who needs modified footwear
£75
Pays for one Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) session for a patient
£25
prints fliers for a fundraising event
Every donation goes towards the life changing surgery and aftercare provided by Rebuild.
You can increase the value of your gift by 25% with Gift Aid.
Rebuild can reclaim Gift Aid from the tax you pay for the current year. It doesn’t cost you a penny, and helps us do even more.
Gift Aid allows charities to claim back the basic rate tax already paid on donations by a donor. When a UK taxpayer donates money to Rebuild, tax has already been paid on that money. Because you are exempt from tax, we are able to claim this money back from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
This website has information for anyone considering, or going through, limb reconstruction surgery. However we cannot provide opinions on treatment. If you require more information but are not a patient of King’s College Hospital, you should contact your own medical team for advice.