Informally referred to as GOSH or Great Ormond Street, the Great Ormond Street Hospital is known internationally as the recipient of J.M. Barrie’s rights to his play Peter Pan or the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up in 1929. Because of this right, the institution received significant funding for its operations.

Formerly known as the Hospital for Sick Children, the organization’s history traces back to its founding in February 1852. Back then, the hospital was the first in England to offer in-patient beds specifically for children. From its 10 beds, they were able to grow into a world renowned institution and a leading children's hospital through the help of Queen Victoria and Charles Dickens, who was a personal friend of the founder. Dr. Charles West was the founder and Chief Physician of the organization.

Located in the area of Bloomsbury in London, GOSH is part of the Great Osmond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. They are partners with the UCL Institute of Child Health, the largest center for research and postgraduate teaching in children’s health in Europe. They are closely associated with the University College of London (UCL). Since its opening, the hospital has relied on charitable support to keep it running. NHL keeps its daily operations going while the fundraising income they are able to raise allows the institution to remain in the lead in the child health care aspect. 

Other than Queen Victoria, the hospital is served by big names like Audrey Callaghan, the wife of UK’s prime minister in 1976 and Princess Diana. Both ladies served the hospital as Chairman of the Board of Governors and President respectively. Every year there are about 220,000 patients who visit the hospital. These patients are children who are in need of specialist expertise. 

GOSH partners with various companies for assistance and fundraising purposes. These donations will allow the hospital to purchase the much needed equipment and to fund for research and development.