Chain of Hope

Chain of Hope

London, United Kingdom

HealthChildren & YouthMedical research
CharityFounded 1996International reach
Profile last updated: May 3, 2026

About

Founded in 1996, Chain of Hope is a charity based in London, United Kingdom working on health, children & youth, medical research.

Chain of Hope is a UK charity that treats children from developing and war-torn countries who have heart disease. It arranges life-saving cardiac surgery, often in the UK or at partner centres of excellence abroad, and works to build sustainable cardiac services in developing countries so that children can receive care in their own countries. Founded in 1996 by Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub, the charity relies on volunteer surgeons and medical teams, donors, fundraisers and corporate supporters.

Location

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1996

Organisation type

Charity

Charity number

1081384

Registration

3933420

Focus areas

children's heart diseasecongenital heart diseasecardiac surgeryglobal healthmedical volunteers

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

HealthChildren & YouthMedical research

Works for

ChildrenPatients

How they work

Direct servicesCapacity buildingVolunteer programmesAwareness & education

Programmes

Share Your Heart

Health

Annual art exhibition and auction of heart-themed artworks by artists and public figures, held at the Saatchi Gallery to raise awareness of children's heart disease and support Chain of Hope's work.

Countries of operation

GambiaBoliviaEgyptIraqJordanUgandaHaitiYemenSyriaEl SalvadorTrinidad and TobagoPalestinian Territories

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsCorporate partnerships

Ways to support

DonateMonthly givingVolunteerCorporate partnershipLegacy givingFundraiseSponsorship

Credentials & affiliations

Industry memberships

Fundraising Standards Board

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