Fundraising drive for pioneering new Sir Bobby Robson centre edges closer to £30m target

NewsHealthSir Bobby Robson FoundationThe Sir Bobby Robson Institute is one step closer.17:09, 04 Aug 2026Plans for the new Sir Bobby Robson Institute at the Freeman Hospital(Image: Sir Bobby Robson Foundation)The pioneering new Sir Bobby Robson Institute is a step closer thanks to another million pound donation. The fundraising drive for the new cancer trials centre has now moved closer to its £30m target thanks to £1.25m given by the Wolfson Foundation to Newcastle University.‌The new centre will massively expand the capacity for groundbreaking cancer trials in the region. Work began earlier this year and thus far more than £28m has been raised.‌Professor Chris Day, Vice-Chancellor and President of Newcastle University, said: "We are delighted that the Wolfson Foundation has awarded Newca