The Archie Foundation

The Archie Foundation Transforming experiences and outcomes for babies, children and their families.
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Making the Difference’ for close to 100,000 patients every year, the ARCHIE Foundation provides all of the extras that allow an enhanced level of care for local children. We provide key staff posts such as the ARCHIE Specialist Nurse, the ARCHIE Play Leader and the ARCHIE Family Support Worker. We buy life changing medical equipment and fund specialist training to ensure the local healthcare teams

can always provide the most up-to-date and high quality care. We buy toys, books and computer games, run art workshops and provide musical concerts in the hospital – often at the bedside of children who are too sick to come to our communal play areas.

Join Team Archie for Kiltwalk 2026! 💙With Glasgow's Kiltwalk now complete, we are looking forward to the next walk in Ab...
28/04/2026

Join Team Archie for Kiltwalk 2026! 💙

With Glasgow's Kiltwalk now complete, we are looking forward to the next walk in Aberdeen on 7th June. Walk for The Archie Foundation and make every step count for babies, children and families across the north of Scotland.

Spaces are filling fast, so don’t wait to secure your place:

📍 Aberdeen — 7 June
📍 Dundee — 16 August
📍 Edinburgh — 13 September

When you walk with Team Archie, the funds you raise directly support our vital services, including:
✨ Neonatal care
✨ Child bereavement support
✨ Emergency funding for families
✨ Our family centre

💙 Sign up today, start fundraising, and help make a real difference in the lives of the children and families we support.

👉 Join Team Archie now! https://archie.org/events/kiltwalk-2026/

A huge good luck to all colleagues at NHS Grampian RACH today!💙Archie Bear was delighted to be part of the welcoming com...
27/04/2026

A huge good luck to all colleagues at NHS Grampian RACH today!💙

Archie Bear was delighted to be part of the welcoming committee, greeting appraisers from the American Nurses Association as the hospital enters the final and most influential stage of their rigorous four-year journey towards achieving Magnet designation for nursing excellence🌟

They were given a true Scottish welcome, complete with bagpipes, highland dancers and a sea of saltires waving as they arrived at RACH!

Magnet is an internationally recognised framework that assesses organisations against the highest standards of nursing excellence and the RACH staff team have been working tirelessly towards their goal of becoming the first hospital in Scotland AND the UK’s first children’s hospital to achieve Magnet designation.

This week’s appraiser visit is the final stage of RACH’s Magnet Journey and our NHS colleagues are very excited to showcase the strength of their dedication, commitment and teamwork when it comes to delivering excellence in nursing and, most especially, excellence in terms of patient outcomes and experiences.

Best of luck to everyone involved💫

Help us make a difference! ✨We are currently looking for prize donations for our upcoming raffles and auctions in suppor...
27/04/2026

Help us make a difference! ✨

We are currently looking for prize donations for our upcoming raffles and auctions in support of The Archie Foundation 💙

Every prize, big or small, helps us raise vital funds to support babies, children and families when they need it most.

🎁 We would love donations such as:
• Gift vouchers (restaurants, shops, experiences)
• Bottles (wine, prosecco, spirits)
• Beauty or self-care hampers
• Afternoon tea or spa experiences
• Event tickets
• Homeware or luxury items
• Unique experiences or services

If you would like to donate or find out more, please send us a message or get in touch via email at hello@archie.org 💌

Thank you so much for your support 💙

🥂💙A huge thank you to Vale of Alford Young Farmers💙🥂Last year, this fantastic group hosted a Ladies Day in aid of severa...
26/04/2026

🥂💙A huge thank you to Vale of Alford Young Farmers💙🥂

Last year, this fantastic group hosted a Ladies Day in aid of several charities, including Archie and we were so thankful to be chosen🙌

The event was a huge success, with everyone enjoying a wonderful afternoon tea, prosecco, fun games, and fantastic music. It was clear from the smiles and atmosphere that a brilliant time was had by all.

That incredible energy truly showed in the fundraising total, with the event raising just over £11,000! We were absolutely delighted to receive an amazing £2,753.85💫

A huge thank you to everyone involved in organising such a special day, and to all who attended and supported. Your generosity makes a real difference 💙

In March, our Family Centre welcomed 103 parents and carers, providing 350 nights of free accommodation 💙Located within ...
25/04/2026

In March, our Family Centre welcomed 103 parents and carers, providing 350 nights of free accommodation 💙

Located within the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital, the Archie Family Centre helps families stay close to their child during treatment, offering a supportive home away from home when it matters most.

Every night a family stays here is made possible thanks to the generosity of our supporters, thank you ⭐

If you would like to help support vital services like our Family Centre, we would love to hear from you. 📩 hello@archie.org

🐾Happy National Pet Month!🐾Team Archie couldn’t resist sharing a few photos of our furry friends to celebrate! From pups...
24/04/2026

🐾Happy National Pet Month!🐾

Team Archie couldn’t resist sharing a few photos of our furry friends to celebrate! From pups to cats to bunnies 🐶🐱🐰

You might even spot an Archie bear sneaking into the mix!

Now it’s your turn! Take this as your sign to share a photo of your pet in the comments. We’d love to see them! 📸

What an amazing transformation in just a couple of days!!One of the patients in the Highland Children's Unit was looking...
23/04/2026

What an amazing transformation in just a couple of days!!

One of the patients in the Highland Children's Unit was looking out of their window onto a brick wall. He was so bored, he actually spent his time counting all of the bricks. The nursing staff decided they needed to do something about that!!

So they asked The Archie Foundation if we could have a board fixed to the wall outside the window, which we did. Step up Marc Delaye at FRESH PAINT who transformed this board into an amazing Scottish Landscape.

Armed with his countless cans of spray paint, he created this amazing piece of art in only two days.

Thank you so much Marc, you have given future patients at the Highland Children's Unit something incredible to look at for years to come.

23/04/2026

Take on the Kiltwalk for Archie in 2026 💙

Ready for an unforgettable challenge? Sign up for Kiltwalk 2026 and walk in support of babies, children and families cared for by The Archie Foundation 💛

With events taking place across Scotland and a range of distances to choose from, there’s something for everyone:

🚶 Mighty Stride – the ultimate challenge
🚶 Wee Wander – perfect for families

Aberdeen – 7 June
Dundee – 16 August
Edinburgh – 13 September

Every step you take will help fund vital equipment, services and support for babies, children and their families when they need it most.

💙 Sign up, choose The Archie Foundation as your charity, and start your fundraising journey.

👉 Register now and walk with us: https://lnkd.in/eVKpUNzV

We’re proud to highlight a recent project, inspired by Gillian Duncan, Healthcare Support Worker in the Paediatric Asses...
23/04/2026

We’re proud to highlight a recent project, inspired by Gillian Duncan, Healthcare Support Worker in the Paediatric Assessment Unit at NHS Grampian RACH.

Gillian reached out with the idea of introducing pictorial menus for non-verbal children, helping them to make their own decisions where able, around mealtimes, snacks and drinks🍽️

As Gillian shared, children with complex needs can sometimes have choices made on their behalf at meal times. She is passionate about ensuring these children are supported to be as independent as possible, have choices, and be heard!💫

The Archie Foundation helped bring this idea to life by creating eye-catching visual menus, supporting communication and independence in a meaningful way.

We can't wait to see the difference for children and families 💙

In March, our financial support continued to make a meaningful difference for babies, children and families facing incre...
22/04/2026

In March, our financial support continued to make a meaningful difference for babies, children and families facing incredibly challenging circumstances 💙

From providing emergency help with travel, food and everyday essentials during unexpected hospital stays, to supporting families attending specialist appointments far from home, we are here when it matters most.

In Aberdeen Neonatal Unit, we purchased a new replacement table for the parents’ lounge, helping to improve the comfort of this shared space for families spending long periods on the ward. Following conversations between one of our neonatal volunteers and a 10-year-old sibling, a need was identified for more age-appropriate resources for older children visiting the unit. In response, we updated the sibling supplies with new pens and colouring books, building blocks, DVDs, and books suitable for older children, helping siblings feel included and supported during visits.

Every request we receive tells a different story, but they all share one thing in common: the need for support, quickly and without added stress.

Every contribution helps us continue this work, supporting children’s health, comfort and wellbeing when they need it most.

If things feel hard right now, please reach out. We are here for you 💙
➡️ support@archie.org
➡️ archie.org/getsupport

🎭 The Archie Variety Show is BACK for 2026! 🎭Do you know a young star who would love to perform? The Archie Variety Show...
22/04/2026

🎭 The Archie Variety Show is BACK for 2026! 🎭

Do you know a young star who would love to perform? The Archie Variety Show celebrates the strength, resilience and talent of young people who have been supported by The Archie Foundation or NHS Grampian. It’s a supportive, uplifting space where children of all abilities can build confidence, express themselves and shine on stage✨

From singing and dancing to magic, music and more, every act is welcome!

👉 Registrations are now open. Find out more information here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAMAAYK4mKhUREpKOVUzWUpLSFVJNlo3NjRSN1BDUlNEUy4u&route=shorturl

We can’t wait to see this year’s amazing performers take spotlight at the The Tivoli Theatre💙

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