Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust
Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust
Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (pronunciation: /ˈædənbrʊks ˈtʃærɪtəbəl trʌst/), often abbreviated as ACT, is a UK-based charity that supports Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. The trust provides additional funding for patient care, research, and equipment in these hospitals.
Etymology
The trust is named after John Addenbrooke, a doctor who left his estate to establish a hospital in Cambridge, England. The hospital, named Addenbrooke's Hospital in his honor, is now one of the largest and most well-known in the UK.
History
Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust was established in 1997 to provide additional support to Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. The trust raises funds to ensure these hospitals can provide the highest standard of care and stay at the forefront of medical research.
Related Terms
- Addenbrooke's Hospital: A renowned teaching hospital in Cambridge, England, named after Dr. John Addenbrooke.
- Rosie Hospital: A specialist maternity hospital in Cambridge, supported by the Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust.
- Charity: A non-profit organization that uses its income to help others in need.
- John Addenbrooke: A doctor who left his estate to establish a hospital in Cambridge, England.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust
- Wikipedia's article - Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust
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