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From fun-raising ideas to research breakthroughs and stories from the hospital, stay up to date on the latest from GOSH Charity.

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The GOSH Shop has closed, but our mission continues

30 Oct 2025, 11:11 a.m.

While the online shop might be closing, our mission continues: to help make childhoods fuller, funner and longer for seriously ill children.

hearts doodle on purple background

GOSH Charity funds seven new research projects to improve understanding of rare childhood conditions

29 Oct 2025, 5:09 p.m.

This funding is part of the Charity’s Lift Off grant scheme – designed to support early-stage research and get new ideas off the ground.

Winner of the 2025 GOSH research image competition. This floral image shows the colon of a patient with Hirschsprung disease, a rare childhood bowel disease.

From parties to carol singing: Ruby's first Christmas at GOSH

27 Oct 2025, 3:50 p.m.

Diagnosed with a rare genetic condition, two-year-old Ruby has been in and out of Great Ormond Street Hospital for most of her life – even celebrating her first Christmas there. Her mum, Elle, shares their story.

A little girl sits with her mum. A santa had can be seen next to them.

Introducing our whodunnit mystery: The Curious Case of the Copper Key

16 Oct 2025, 3:56 p.m.

The Curious Case of the Copper Key is a unique online mystery designed to capture imaginations and inspire generosity. Join TommyInnit as he unravels the mystery

TommyInnit in detective clothes. Blue background with doodles of a duck with a magnifying glass and a newspaper with eyes

Simon Cowell announced as new Patron for GOSH Charity

13 Oct 2025, 11:01 a.m.

The title of Patron is the most senior honorary role offered to volunteer supporters, and is given for an initial term of three years.

Simon Cowell and his partner meet GOSH patient Alyssa