July 27, 2026
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Mumbles Rotary Club’s Charity of the Year
Mumbles Rotary Club has named the Swansea Bay Health Charity’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) fund at Singleton Hospital as its Charity of the Year, with a series of fundraising activities planned to help provide vital lifesaving equipment for the unit.
What will be funded through the collaboration
A significant proportion of the funds raised will go towards purchasing two Portable Neonatal Ultrasound Scanners (Point of Care Ultrasound – POCUS) for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Costing approximately £4,000–£5,000 each, the scanners would enable neonatal clinicians to carry out bedside ultrasound examinations without having to move critically ill or premature babies around the unit. This technology allows for faster diagnosis and treatment decisions, reduces the handling and disturbance of vulnerable new-borns, improves assessment of the heart, lungs and blood vessels, and supports safer procedures.
Introducing POCUS into routine care would also position Swansea Bay University Health Board among the first neonatal units in Wales to use this innovative technology on a regular basis, helping to improve care and outcomes for some of the region’s sickest babies.
Upcoming fundraising event
The Club’s flagship fundraising event, the annual Charity Champagne Lunch, will take place on Sunday 9 August at Langland Bay Golf Club, bringing together around 80 guests for an afternoon of entertainment, fundraising and community spirit.
Guests will enjoy live entertainment from talented young musicians from ‘Loud Applause Rising Stars’ (LARS), alongside raffle prizes, a blind auction and a live auction. In addition, attendees are being encouraged to bring along any unwanted gold, silver or platinum jewellery or items, which Mumbles Rotary Club will recycle for their full value, with no overhead costs, ensuring every penny raised goes towards supporting the charity.
Thomas Williams, Mumbles Rotary Club President said “We are delighted to be working with Swansea Bay Health Charity, and have chosen Singleton Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as our Charity of the Year. The incredible work carried out by the doctors, nurses and wider neonatal team supports babies and families during some of the most challenging times of their lives, and we wanted to play our part in helping them continue to provide the highest standard of care. Our Charity Champagne Lunch is always a fantastic community event, and we’re looking forward to welcoming our guests for an enjoyable afternoon.”
Why Swansea Bay University Staff are Thankful
Helen James, Matron for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Singleton Hospital, said:
“We are incredibly grateful to Mumbles Rotary Club for choosing to support our unit. Their generosity will help us provide equipment that makes a real difference to the care we give our smallest and most vulnerable patients. On behalf of our entire team, thank you to everyone involved for helping us give babies the very best start in life.”
Lewis Bradley, Charity Manager at Swansea Bay Health Charity, said “We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone at Mumbles Rotary Club for choosing Singleton Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit fund as its Charity of the Year. Their support will make a real difference to the babies and families cared for on the unit.
We’re incredibly grateful for the Club’s commitment and generosity, and we look forward to working closely with Mumbles Rotary Club throughout 2026/27 to help make an even greater impact for our neonatal service in the years ahead.”
The money raised will make a real difference by helping Swansea Bay Health Charity provide equipment that enhances the care and treatment available to some of the region’s smallest and most vulnerable patients.
Swansea Bay Health Charity is grateful to Mumbles Rotary Club for choosing NICU as its Charity of the Year and for its ongoing commitment to supporting local NHS services and families across Swansea Bay & the wider area.