The Exeter Daily - Hospiscare

Local homebuilder raises over £70,000 in a year for hospice charities

News Desk — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 21:45:26 +0000

Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes is delighted to announce that it has raised more than £70,000 for its two chosen charities of the year, Hospiscare and Children's Hospice South West (CHSW), during their 2023/2024 fundraising campaign.

The team’s efforts included a variety of fundraising events such as a golf day, a bingo night, a bake-off in the Barratt offices, and a glittering gala dinner held on 17th May. The gala dinner alone raised over £35,000 for the two charities, significantly contributing to the overall total of £72,071.

The funds raised will provide essential support for Hospiscare and Children's Hospice South West, two charities that play crucial roles in the community. Hospiscare offers specialist care for people with terminal illnesses across Devon, while CHSW provides respite and end-of-life care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families across the South West.

Rhiannon, a bereaved mum who has been supported by CHSW and attended the charity gala with her partner, Tom, shared her heartfelt appreciation for the donation: "The word charity only describes how this place is funded – not what it does. It is the primary service for all parents and carers of children with short lives. It is the helping hand for the worn-out dad who lifts their child to bed every night, the entertainment committee for the siblings who never get a holiday, the steady voice on the phone for the weary mum with too many choices to make, the medical advice for your kid’s unique needs, and the ongoing hug for the grieving parent.”

She continued, “Every penny helps keep this a safe haven for all local families, and as one of them, I could not be more grateful. Your donation has changed my life for the better, so thank you."

Andrew Spicer, Managing Director of Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter, said: "We are immensely proud of the efforts made by our team and the generosity of our community in supporting these vital charities. The incredible amount raised will make a significant difference to the lives of those who rely on Hospiscare and CHSW in Devon and Cornwall. We are committed to continuing our support for such important causes."

Sarah Smith, Head of Public Fundraising for Hospiscare, added: "The generosity and support from Barratt have been truly inspiring. We rely on donations for over 80 per cent of our budget, so the money raised will allow us to continue providing compassionate care to those who need it most. We are deeply grateful being chosen as one of Barratt’s charities of the year and look forward to collaborating with them on a project later this year to create a wellbeing garden for our guests."

For more information about Hospiscare and how you can support them, head to their website at www.hospiscare.co.uk.

To find out more about CHSW and how you can support them, please visit their website at www.chsw.org.uk.

To learn more about Barratt Developments, visit www.barratthomes.co.uk.

Hospiscare Open Gardens 2024

AliceHospiscare — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:26:24 +0000

Visit Open Gardens to support your local Hospice From March until September, gardeners across Devon will be opening their gates to the community and welcoming the public to explore their green spaces in return for a donation to local hospice charity, Hospiscare.

Over 58 gardens will be participating in the annual fundraising event, including wild gardens, cottage gardens, a newly planted school peace and vegetable garden, a honey farm, and an award-winning Victorian Fern Garden.

There will also be an opportunity to seek gardening advice, share tips and enjoy refreshments at selected gardens, including hot drinks, homemade cakes, and afternoon tea.

To find your nearest open garden, visit www.hospiscare.co.uk/gardens or collect a booklet from your nearest Hospiscare Charity Shop.

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Event Date

Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 1:00pm to Saturday, September 7, 2024 - 3:30pm

Venue

Various Devon Locations

Holcombe Court, Wellington – Open Gardens

AliceHospiscare — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 13:51:36 +0000

Varied garden with four trout ponds, Victorian rockery, walled garden with box edged parterre, espaliered trees, woodland garden and herbaceous border.

Includes plant stall and raffle.

Admission: £5 per person, under 12’s free
Parking: Close to venue follow signs in village
Refreshments: Hot and cold drinks and cake
Wheelchair Access: Limited
Dogs: No
Toilets: Yes

For more information please contact: Mrs Mavis Seeley on 01823 673202 or via email occhealthcons@hotmail.com

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Event Date

Saturday, May 11, 2024 - 10:00am to Sunday, May 12, 2024 - 5:00pm

Venue

Holcombe Court, Holcombe Rogus, Wellington, TA21 0PA

Recycle your real Christmas tree to support your local hospice

AliceHospiscare — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:10:04 +0000

Hospiscare have launched their annual Christmas Tree Recycling scheme to support end-of-life care across the heart of Devon.

On Thursday 11, Friday 12 and Saturday 13 January 2024, Hospiscare and a team of volunteers will be heading out in full force to collect and recycle Christmas trees in return for a donation to the local charity.

Collections will take place in Crediton, Exeter, Exmouth, Honiton, Tiverton, Sidmouth and Ottery St Mary, with a recommended donation of £15 per tree.

Hospiscare’s annual Christmas tree recycling scheme is supported by volunteers and local businesses, with last year’s collection raising an incredible £24,000. Donations will help ensure they can continue to provide their specialist services to local patients and their families living with terminal illness in Exeter, Mid and East Devon.

Visit www.hospiscare.co.uk/christmas-tree-recycling to find out more and register your tree collection by 7 January 2024.

Hospiscare Men's Walk 2024

AliceHospiscare — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 08:43:22 +0000

Join the Hospiscare team at Double Locks or walk your own route on Saturday 9 March to raise vital funds for your local hospice.

All of your Men’s Walk favourites are back for 2024, including a 7-mile walk, a pint courtesy of Exeter Brewery, a delicious pasty from Chunk of Devon and of course the rugby – promising a great day out in support of Hospiscare.

The only thing missing is you, so don’t miss out! Come together to help local people and families living with terminal illness, put your best foot forward and help raise vital funds for Hospiscare. Sign up today, get fundraising and help fund all-important end-of-life care across the heart of Devon.

Sign up before midnight on 1 January 2024 to be in with a chance of winning a pair of Exeter Chiefs tickets. For all competition details and terms and conditions https://www.hospiscare.co.uk/mens-walk-competition-terms-and-conditions/

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Event Date

Saturday, March 9, 2024 - 11:00am to 7:00pm

Venue

Double Locks, Canal Banks, Exeter EX2 6LT

Runners and housebuilders collaborate to help local hospice

Mary Youlden — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 05:20:24 +0000

Devon charity, Hospiscare, has secured a £1,000 donation from local developers after an application from two of its charity runners.

Persimmon Homes South West received an application for its Community Champions scheme from Rachel Payne and Kate Smith, both of whom competed in races including the London Marathon 2023, to raise money for the hospice.

Representatives of the five-star builder presented the cheque to them at their Exeter site, Searle House, named after their founder, alongside local councillor, Marina Asvachin.

Cllr Asvachin and the business then heard about Hospiscare’s work in the community: the organisation supports around 2,500 patients and their families each year, providing specialist end-of-life care across Exeter, Mid and East Devon. Those who have been diagnosed with any type of terminal illness can turn to Hospiscare’s expert doctors and nurses for help.

Their services include support at home, a specialist palliative care ward at Searle House, out-patient clinics, and supportive therapies. The charity also runs training for medical students and have 16 charity shops. Over 600 volunteers, regular donors, and supporters help enable Hospiscare to care for patients and families when they’re most in need.

Persimmon is developing at Cranbrook to the east of Exeter, and has had an extensive presence in the area since its expansion was confirmed over a decade ago. Properties from the seventh phase of the Galileo site will be coming onto the market soon.

It has also just sold its final property at Hill Barton Vale in Exeter, but still has properties ranging from two to five-bed homes available at Ashworth place – located between the M5 and the city’s airport – priced from £249,995.

Persimmon’s employs over 5,000 people directly and supports over 80,000 jobs in the supply chain, and its long-established Community Champions programme sees over £700,000 spent on good causes across Britain each year.

Other recent recipients in the area include Newton Abbot College, a Cullompton playgroup, and Ladysmith Infant & Junior School in Exeter.

Persimmon Homes South West Sales Director Stacey Harris said: “Hospiscare is a great local charity that provides a really important service to those who need it, so we were delighted to receive Rachel and Kate’s application and be in a position to help.

“Our Community Champions scheme is there to support local good causes and those great organisations that make places like Exeter and Cranbrook places where people want to live.

“Those homes we are building will be filled with potential volunteers and can continue to support Hospiscare’s work for generations to come.”

Alice Pragnell, Hospiscare’s Corporate and Events Coordinator, commented: “We feel very privileged at Hospiscare to have fantastic volunteers and fundraisers like Rachel and Kate, and we’re so grateful that they got in touch with Persimmon to secure this donation. Without people like Rachel and Kate taking on challenges or holding events, without people shopping in our shops or leaving gifts in their Wills and without companies like Persimmon showing their support, we simply couldn’t continue to deliver our services.

“We receive just 18% of our funding from the NHS and need to raise around £8 million a year to continue providing our specialist service. Persimmon’s funding is much appreciated, and we will ensure it is put to good use.”

Cllr Marina Asvachin, Exeter City Councillor for Priory and Devon County Councillor for Wonford & St Loyes, added: “I was pleased to join Persimmon and Hospiscare to discuss the good work of the hospice and how the housebuilder’s donation will help them.

“It is a delight to see businesses like Persimmon support such a good cause in my ward – Hospiscare is one I know is really appreciated by every family that comes into contact with it – and I know that money will be a real help to its staff and patients.”

The Exeter Daily - Hospiscare

Local homebuilder raises over £70,000 in a year for hospice charities

Hospiscare Open Gardens 2024

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Runners and housebuilders collaborate to help local hospice