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Red Bus Nursery Downend Raises over £1,000 for Children's Hospice South West at Summer Party Red Bus Nursery in Downend has raised an impressive £1,115 for Children's Hospice South West (CHSW) following its annual Summer Party for nursery families.

The event, which took place on 16 May, brought together children, families and staff for an afternoon of fun while supporting a charity that provides vital care and support to children with life-limiting conditions and their families. Funds were raised through a raffle and a range of activities held throughout the event, with the nursery community

More than 80 golfers came together at Lansdown Golf Club to support Children's Hospice South West (CHSW), raising an impressive £1,829.60 through a charity golf day organised by young fundraiser Issy and her grandad, Garry.

The event, held on Sunday 17 May, brought together golfers, supporters, friends and family for a day of sport and fundraising in aid of CHSW's Charlton Farm children's hospice near Bristol.

Issy, from the Kingswood area was inspired to support the charity after hearing about CHSW from family friend and volunteer Claire at her local sports club. Wanting to learn more, Issy

Every year ‘Together for Short Lives’ hosts the awareness week to focus on the incredible work that children’s hospices do and raise much needed funds across the UK.

The Bristol Airport team has released details of a charity bike ride that aims to raise tens of thousands of pounds for Children’s Hospice South West, it’s 2026-27 charity partner of the year.

In its biggest challenge yet, staff from the Airport will embark on a 160-mile bike ride from Tenby in Wales to the Airport, visiting Children’s Hospice South West’s Charlton Farm Hospice in Wraxall en-route. While there will be some flat

Throughout 2025, Pure Professionals proudly supported Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) as its Charity of the Year, raising funds through a series of team fundraising initiatives.

The company’s biggest challenge saw members of the team take on the demanding 58km Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge in support of their local children’s hospice. Alongside the trek, employees also took part in CHSW’s £50 Challenge, organising fundraising activities including a Christmas cake sale, raffle and office sweepstake.

The funds raised will help CHSW continue providing care and support for babies, children

A garden on the North Coast of Cornwall is opening in aid of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Malibu Gardens, on Tristram Cliff in Polzeath, will be open for visitors on Saturday 4 July.

The garden has stunning uninterrupted views over Polzeath beach and Pentire headland, with a large variety of shrubs and succulents in full bloom for visitors to enjoy.

Entry to the garden is £5, and plants, cream teas, cakes and biscuits will be available to purchase, with all proceeds going to CHSW. Well behaved dogs on leads are also welcome in the garden. There is limited parking available on

1,400 people took part in Cornwall’s brightest fun run on Saturday 20 June as RAF St Mawgan once again hosted the Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) Rainbow Run, sponsored by Kernow Coatings.

The event returned to Newquay for its 12th year, and has already seen an incredible £120,000 raised, which will help provide care to babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions supported by CHSW’s Little Harbour hospice in St Austell. Since its launch 12 years ago, the event has now raised over £1,000,000 for the charity.

After a morning of entertainment in the event village

The annual Newquay Gig Row took place on Saturday 14 June, raising funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) and bringing together a vibrant mix of local participants and supporters.

In a closely fought competition, Kernow Welding claimed first place, followed by Elevate Offshore in second and Start & Row (Start & Co) in third. The winning crews were presented with their certificates by Newquay’s Mayor, Drew Creek.

A total of 11 crews took part in the event, representing a wide range of businesses, community groups and groups of friends who all came together to take part and enjoy the

On the first day of Children’s Hospice Week 2026, Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales has invited everyone to join her in celebrating the work of children’s hospices, just like Children's Hospice South West (CHSW).

Led across the UK by Together for Short Lives, the leading charity for children living with serious illness, Children’s Hospice Week is the only week of the year dedicated to children’s hospices and the families who rely on them, including CHSW. The week runs from Monday 15 June-Sunday 21 June.

In her message, Her Royal Highness reflects on children’s hospices as places of joy

On Friday 10th April 2026, eleven individuals from across Torbay successfully completed their Ofqual regulated Level 2 FAA First Aid for Mental Health qualification - another fantastic step forward for community wellbeing.

This training was generously funded by Active Devon and delivered by Liz Day of Collectively Diverse, bringing together a group of passionate professionals committed to supporting mental health through their work.

Seven attendees were from Healthscape, alongside four other physical activity providers — all working in partnership with Active Devon to use movement and

A fleet of cars and generous community spirit combined to create a memorable day for children and families at Little Bridge House, as members of Porsche Club Great Britain made their annual visit to the hospice.

13 club members arrived in convoy, showcasing a striking variety of Porsche models, much to the delight of the families and staff. The visit has become a much-anticipated annual tradition.

Throughout the day families and staff were given the opportunity to enjoy short passenger rides in the iconic sports cars.

Following the rides, club members were invited on a guided tour of Little