Casino night raises thousands for children’s hospice
A community Casino Night in Plymouth has raised more than £5000 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).
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A community Casino Night in Plymouth has raised more than £5000 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).
Anne Skinner, from Worle in Weston-Super-Mare, never imagined that her regular donation to her local children’s hospice would turn into a winning ticket. She had no idea her monthly donation could lead to such a big win.
One afternoon, she picked up a phone call she’ll never forget.
"I honestly thought I’d won a tin of biscuits," Anne laughs.
Anne had in fact just won £5,600 in the Children’s Hospice South West Lottery.
The Kenwith Castle care home team enabled a resident to re-visit the children’s hospice she helped to found more than 30 years ago.
Eldey spoke to the care home team about her wish to go back to Little Bridge House with her husband Trevor. The facility in Barnstaple, which is operated by Children’s Hospice South West, provides hospice care and support for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families.
Families supported by Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), along with members of the charity’s dedicated care team, took centre stage at last night’s unforgettable Strength in Style fashion show, held in the stunning surroundings of Bath Abbey.
Gill Brown has been named Regional Pride of Britain Fundraiser 2025, following her extraordinary fundraising efforts which have seen her raise nearly £500,000 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).
Gill received the honour on Friday, 19 September, and will now go on to the national finals of the Pride of Britain Awards in October, proudly representing the West Country.
For nearly two decades, Gill has been the quiet force behind thousands of collections, events, and bucket shakes in support of CHSW.