A CHILDREN’S hospital charity has contributed £41,628 for life-saving theatre equipment.

The Yorkshire Children’s Hospital Fund (YCHF), based in Bedale, has donated the cash to the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF).

The money will go towards the upcoming children’s heart theatre at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI).

YCHF was established in 1989 to help hospitals in area purchase essential medical and emergency equipment for children's services.

Trustee Jo Ropner said: “For us to have visited the Congenital Heart Unit at LGI and actually see where the money is going brings it all into focus once again, as to how vital this equipment is and its far-reaching benefits throughout all of Yorkshire’s sick children.

“The dedication of the staff is incredible in dealing with these very poorly children, making it all the more worthwhile to have donated this equipment.”

The new theatre is important to the health of congenital heart disease patients and the integrity of the hospital which needs the theatre to fulfil clinical standards set by NHS England.

Sharon Coyle, CEO of CHSF, said: “The leading-edge equipment provided by YCHF’s huge donation will help deliver specialist care to babies and children for generations to come."