Digital Gaming Entrepreneur Donates Half A Million To Local Hospital

Simon Wilson – the owner of a West Midlands Digital Technology company ‘InTouch Games’ has announced a £500K donation to his local NHS Trust to support staff fighting COVID-19 calling for other successful businesses to pitch in.

The funds will be used to support frontline staff at Russells Hall Hospital; part of the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. The grant will be spent on purchasing necessary equipment to aid staff in providing care to those affected by COVID-19.

As well as the donation of money; InTouch games have also offered technical services to the Trust.

CEO of InTouch Games Simon Wilson was born and raised in Cradley Heath and built the now globally successful business with his wife from their home town of Stourbridge. The company employs over 400 people from its headquarters in Halesowen and continues to grow national and international presence.

Simon Stated: “This current crisis is unprecedented; But it’s during these times that we really need to step in and support our National Health Service”

“The staff of Russell’s Hall have been there for my family for generations. It’s our chance to to be there for them; in any way we can, during this difficult time.”

Dame Yve Buckland, Chair of The Dudley Group said: “We are delighted that Simon has made the decision to support The Dudley Group in this way. It is such a generous donation and we will ensure it is put to good use.”

Diane Wake CEO added “This is a fantastic donation and we will engage our clinical teams in deciding what equipment they need the most to ensure the money is put to best use for staff and patients. We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of our local communities and this is a great addition to the kind fundraising, well wishes and donations we have received.”