The Hospice of St Francis relies upon community fundraising to help fund the £5 million needed each year to provide free care. By supporting the Hospice, you are helping more people in the local community to feel safe and supported through a life-limiting illness and to live their precious life well.
News and Events:
Hospice Coffee Mornings and Craft Fayres
On the last Friday of the month (except December) The Hospice of St Francis hosts a Coffee Morning in the Hospice Bistro and a Craft Fayre in the Acorn Suite. The next event is Friday 24th February. Pop along for a coffee and a chat to find out more about the Hospice and the work that they do. All proceeds from the Craft Fayre go to the Hospice. Contact: Reception on 01442 869550 to book your place. Find out more here: www.stfrancis.org.uk/CoffeeMornings
Donate to our shops!
Clearing out this month? Please drop any donations to our shops! Thank you for your support! Find your nearest shop: www.stfrancis.org.uk/shop-with-us
Become a Corporate Partner!
The Hospice CPN Network turned 10 in 2022! Three fab reasons why your business should join in 2023… 1). Free attendance to regular business networking events and connecting with like-minded local business. 2). Benefit from increased opportunities for web, social media and local press coverage. 3). Supporting a local charity can also boost staff morale and employee engagement! Interested in finding out more and attending regular networking events with 175 other Corporate Partners? www.stfrancis.org.uk/cpn
A new year, a new YOU!
Take on a challenge in 2023! Get involved with some of our fabulous fundraisers in the upcoming year!
Hospice Skydive (March)
Join a team of skydivers who are jumping to raise funds for the Hospice on Saturday 11th March at The North London Skydiving Centre (Cambridge). Register: www.stfrancis.org.uk/skydive
Berkhamsted Half Marathon (March)
Take part in this fabulous local event on Sunday 5th March! The 40th Berkhamsted Half Marathon and 5 Mile Fun Run is routed through the beautiful Chiltern countryside! To sign up: www.stfrancis.org.uk
Brighton Marathon (April)
2023 will see a new route for the marathon! Be part of this unforgettable day and accomplish an achievement of a lifetime in the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove. Sign up now: www.stfrancis.org.uk/brightonmarathon
Bubble Rush! (May)
Join in the fun at a new location; Drift Limits Racetrack, Hemel Hempstead, on Sunday 14th May for lots of brilliantly bubbly fun! The course is family friendly, so you can walk, run, dance, jog, or toddle through the foam, and it is suitable for pushchairs too! Register today: www.stfrancis.org.uk/bubble-rush
RideLondon Essex (May)
Ride London – Essex 100 will take place on a new 100-mile traffic-free route, starting and finishing in central London and taking in 60 miles in the beautiful Essex countryside. www.stfrancis.org.uk/ridelondon
Walk Your Ridgeway (June)
Support the Hospice and walk in remembrance of special people on this 13 or 26 mile walk, (you pick!).
www.stfrancis.org.uk/ridgeway
Trek Scotland – Edinburgh 7 Challenge (Sept)
Journey a marathon distance while enjoying spectacular views of Edinburgh from the 7 highest viewpoints. Sign up now: www.stfrancis.org.uk/edinburgh7
