Schools, businesses and the local community have pledged an incredible £21,900 as part of Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) Charity’s annual festive campaign.
‘Our Shining Stars’ sees large, illuminated stars displayed across DBTH, with 2025 marking the first year the campaign has extended into the local community on Bawtry high street and local Bawtry restaurant, Ziniz.
This year, 26 sponsors generously supported the campaign, dedicating stars in honour of loved ones, colleagues and hospital teams, and helping to shine a light on the incredible care provided across the Trust.
Adrian Petts, Head of Charity, said: “Our Shining Stars continues to show just how generous and supportive our local community is. We are incredibly grateful to every individual, school and business who sponsored a star this year, whether in celebration, in thanks, or in memory of a loved one.
“The funds raised will make a real difference across our hospitals, helping us to enhance patient care, improve environments and support our hardworking staff. Seeing the campaign grow beyond our hospital sites and into the wider community this year has been particularly special, and it’s been heart-warming to see so many people come together to support local NHS services.”
The festive spirit was brought to life at special switch-on events at both Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Bassetlaw Hospital, where patients, teams and visitors gathered to celebrate.
The events at Bassetlaw and Doncaster also featured performances by school choirs from Norbridge Academy and St Wilfrid’s School. They performed seasonal favourites and helped create a warm and uplifting atmosphere for everyone attending.
The stars were sponsored by a wide range of local businesses, organisations, schools and individuals, including S.Y.S Scaffolding, OLS Limited and Doncaster College.
Several stars were also dedicated in memory of loved ones, including those sponsored by the Neonatal team in memory of Donna, Mason’s family in memory of Mason, and in memory of Karen Cross.
Each star represents a heartfelt tribute and a powerful symbol of the community’s support for local NHS services, helping the charity to fund projects that enhance patient care, improve hospital environments and support staff across the Trust.
The 2025 campaign builds on the continued success of Our Shining Stars, which has raised tens of thousands of pounds since its launch in 2020, while also reaching new audiences through its expansion beyond hospital grounds to Bawtry.
Ross Jarvie, Chair of Visit Bawtry (Bawtry Retail Association), said: “We have been delighted to be involved with Our Shining Star campaign this year. The stars looked fantastic on Zinizs and our partnership with the charity included a pop up Santas grotto in The Courtyard.
“We are already planning December 2026 to be even better!”
DBTH Charity would like to thank every sponsor, supporter and member of the community who helped make this year’s campaign such a success. Thank you to:
- Retford Oaks
- GXO Logistics
- The End of Life Team
- Visit Bawtry
- Ziniz
- Albemarle Homes
- RJ Electrical
- Amazon
- Jessica Edwards
- S.Y.S Scaffolding
- St Wilfrids Primary
- OLS Limited
- Doncaster College
- Clemence Rogers Home Care
- P+HS Architects
- Bermar Building
- Vinci
- NG Bailey
- Harrison College
- Hollies Bar
- Next
- Holmewood Lane Caravan Site
- Bawtry Freemasons
- Bassetlaw Labour Group
Would you like to sponsor a star in 2026? Get in touch with our charity team by emailing: dbth.charity@nhs.net.