Get Involved
- Striving for excellence is at the heart of everything we do -Every single donation, every item purchase, every penny raised and every hour volunteered all enable us to provide continual specialist care.
Fundraising
All fundraising activities raise much needed funds for the Hospice – no matter whether large or small – to help us make a difference to people’s lives.
Legacy
Leaving us a legacy in your will, no matter how small or large, helps us to improve the quality of life for a great number of people, when they need it most.
Volunteer
Volunteers bring a wealth of experience & skills from all types of backgrounds & careers and are absolutely integral to all areas of the Hospice’s work.
Donate
Your charity donations are used to improve the quality of life for patients living with life limiting illnesses, as well as their families, friends and carers.
We Rely On Your Donations To Keep The Hospice Going
Feel Like It’s Time to Make a Change to Someone’s Life?
We rely on your donations to keep the Hospice going. The Hospice of the Good Shepherd has helped thousands of people and their families living with life limiting illness over the years – we depend on the generosity of people like you!
You can find out about making regular or a single donations, corporate giving, leaving a lasting gift, participating in one of our many events or supporting one of our annual appeals such as Light up a Life.
If you would like to send us a donation in another form, please call 01244 851811 and speak to one of our Fundraisers.
Every single donation we receive, every purchase in our shops, every penny raised at a fundraising event, and every hour volunteered all enable us to continue providing specialist care, free of charge, to people in our community.
All donations no matter whether large or small – are important to us and held us make a difference to people’s lives. Your donations are used to improve the quality of life for patients living with life limiting illnesses, as well as their families and carers.
We are very grateful to all those who support the Hospice, and allow us to continue our crucial services. So come on, get involved!
How Can I Donate?
Make a Single One-Off or Regular Donation
Leaving a lasting legacy in your will
The Giving Tree
Shop Donations
GiftAid
How We Help
We provide quality specialist palliative and end of life care for the people, relatives and carers of our local community.
We understand that for many people the thought of coming to the Hospice can be daunting and may make you and your family anxious.
You may have lots of questions, uncertainty and fear about the days ahead. Our role is to answer those questions wherever possible and to provide support and reassurance to the whole family. The days ahead may be difficult but you’ll be safe in our care.
In-Patient Services
Out Patient Clinics
Living Well Centre
Family Support & Bereavement Services
Social Work & Family Support
Fundraising Ideas to Get Involved
Schools, Colleges & Universities
Fundraising for a local charity can be a great way to boost team spirit and create a sense of achievement. There are lots of different ideas for fundraising events and challenges, from high-adrenaline adventures to sponsored community projects. Your school, college or university can have a big impact on the lives of people who benefit from the work of the Hospice.
Plan Your Own Event
Planning an event can be great fun and it also makes a real difference in the lives of people we support at the Hospice. Every penny raised through our fundraising events will be used to provide vital care and support for people who need it.
Fundraising events don’t need to be high-adrenaline adventures, there are plenty of ideas to suit people of all ages.
Corporate Challenge
The Hospice Corporate Challenge is back for another year following last year’s success. You’re invited to accept the challenge of turning £50 into much more by hosting your own events & sponsored challenges; bake sales, bush tucker trials, cycling events etc. If you are interested in taking part, please contact Abi Smith on 01244 851811 or email her.
Retail Shops, Coffee Shop & Furniture Collection
Retail Shops
Our retail shops are one of the many sources of funding for the Hospice of the Good Shepherd. Each year, less than a quarter of our running costs are met by the government, with the rest coming from donations, fundraising and our shops.
Coffee Shop
As well as giving customers a lovely place to come and relax with a cuppa or have something to eat, our Coffee Shop also helps to raise much needed funds for the Hospice, so it really is of great benefit to all concerned.
Furniture Collection
We always need good quality furniture such as sofas, chairs, tables, beds as well as electrical goods such as fridges/freezers, washing machines and dishwashers. For free collection, please contact us for more information.