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3 Peaks Complete

09 February 2018 chsw Fundraising

A team of 21, including 14 employees from Royal Cornwall Hospital Treliske (RCHT) X-Ray Department and 7 friends and family, embarked on the Three Peaks Challenge last year raising funds for Fistral Children’s Ward at RCHT and Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

A total of £6034.32 was raised which will be split evenly between the two causes.

The challenge was to complete the three highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales in 24 hours however after a 14 hour journey to Scotland from Cornwall along with a few injuries and setbacks the 24 hour target became less of a reality.

The team

Passionate CHSW supporters take on the London Marathon for CHSW

08 February 2018 chsw Fundraising


Two supporters of Children's Hospice South West are taking on the London Marathon this year in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) – and for both it’s their first ever marathon!
Emma Smale, aged 33 from Bideford used CHSW’s Little Bridge House hospice in Fremington for support and care with her daughter Imogen before her death in March 2016. Emma wanted to give something back to the hospice for the help it had given her and her family, and decided to aim big by applying for one of the charity’s places at this legendary event.
This will be Emma’s first ever marathon and she said:

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Legendary Grand Tour Donates Minibus to Little Harbour

05 February 2018 chsw Fundraising

The staff and families at Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) Little Harbour hospice at Porthpean in St Austell were delighted to receive a donation of a minibus from the infamous Legendary Grand Tour.

The Legendary Grand Tour is an event held every year in North Devon where hundreds of minis from all over the UK come together and drive a set route over the August bank holiday weekend raising funds for various charities and good causes. Last year 230 minis took part along with 40 motorbikes helping to marshal the route.

Over the 23 years that the Legendary Grand Tour has been running it has

Fundraising partnership with Curo raises over £10k

31 January 2018 chsw Fundraising

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) has enjoyed a year-long partnership with Bath-based housing association Curo.

Curo staff chose CHSW as their charity of the year for 2017 and have taken part in numerous events, contributing to the fundraising total of more than £10,000. Individuals from Curo have hauled themselves through the mud - Rood Rampage and the winter Monster Race – in the name of charity, as well as entering the iconic Bath Half Marathon. Others have taken part in CHSW’s own events such as the Bubble Rush 5k and its much-loved Santas on the Run in Bristol. Teams have also

Are you up for the Star Trek Challenge?

31 January 2018 chsw Fundraising

One of the biggest fundraising events of the year returns on the weekend of March 3 and 4, 2018 and the Ilfracombe Rotary Clubs are hoping it will be one of the best yet!

This infamous annual night trek across Exmoor helps to support Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) and North Devon Hospice and other local charities, and Paul Williams, from Ilfracombe Rotary said: ‘Our first Star Trek was back in 1992 and since then nearly 9000 people have taken part. The trek has always benefitted local charities and to date nearly a million in sponsorship has been raised. We would love the event to

Ever wondered what it's like to volunteer?

30 January 2018 chsw Shops

Join us 1 - 7 February 2018, at your local Children's Hospice South West shop, for an informal chat about what it is like when you volunteer in our friendly shop team.

We rely on our army of superb shop volunteers who help us run our 32 shops and raise much needed funds to support our three children's hospices. But with more volunteers we can do even more together!

Volunteers are vital to our shops and help our retail team to raise over £1m for the care at the hospices. Each and every volunteer helps make such a difference, plus many tell us that they get something really valuable from

Clever HR announce its Charity of the Year

30 January 2018 chsw Fundraising

Yate-based Recruitment and Human Resource’s Consultation company, Clever HR, is supporting Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) as its charity of the year, with lots of events planned throughout 2018.

James Rendell, Clever HR’s Managing Director, said ‘Clever HR is thrilled to support Children’s Hospice South West. The service provided to families across the South West is remarkable and we look forward to taking part in a number of fundraisers throughout the year.’

Clever HR’s fundraising plans include taking part in CHSW’s £50 Challenge whereby employees have to use all their business acumen

13 Miles to Run for Stuart's Milestone Year

24 January 2018 chsw Fundraising

49 year old Stuart Shenton from Wadebridge will be tackling the Bath Half Marathon on 4 th March 2018 and while doing so will be raising funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Stuart does not profess to be a runner;

I don’t have any history as a runner! The last time I did any kind of race was school sports day 1985” however was inspired to start running following his wife taking part in the Plymouth 10k a few years ago.

To mark his milestone birthday Stuart decided that a half marathon was going to be his target and chose the Bath Half Marathon as this is known to be a relatively

Wise Employment Group link up with Children’s Hospice South West

22 January 2018 chsw Fundraising

In celebration of 25 years in business, the Wise Employment Group wanted to mark this special occasion by giving back to the local community within the South and South West network of branches.

The Group were excited to choose to work with Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) as it was not only a very worthy charity but had the same geographical match and was established in the same year.

The challenge was to raise £25000 in 2017, representing a £1000 for each year in business by involving its clients, temporary personnel and permanent candidates in the local communities.

It set about

What Challenge Will You Take on for CHSW in 2018?

19 January 2018 chsw Events

January can be a tough month for everyone but for families that are supported by Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) it can symbolise the start of another year of uncertainty, knowing that they need to make the most of the time they have with their child.

To raise funds to support the families using its three children's hospices Little Bridge House in Barnstaple, Charlton Farm near Bristol and Little Harbour in St Austell, CHSW have got a range of different challenges supporters can take on throughout 2018 to help fundraise for vital donations needed.

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