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 & 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 last event of the year is Friday 24th November. 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
Christmas Cards on Sale NOW!
All proceeds from our Christmas cards support The Hospice of St Francis and the care we provide. Don’t miss out on our buy 5 packs get 1 pack free! There are 17 fantastic designs. Only available online: https://shop-for-good.org.uk/collections/charity-christmas-cards
Christmas Shopping Events – number twenty event
Get your Christmas shopping rolling! An event full of bubbles, free gifts with 2 Noble Isle purchases. Complimentary Xpress hand massage and a HUGE 20% discount on everything! Join the lovely Bonnie, from Noble Isle & treat yourself to a complementary Xpress hand massage. Where: Number Twenty, 20 Lower Kings Rd, Berkhamsted HP4 2AB. Parking located behind the shop at the Lower Kings Road car park. When: Thursday 9th November 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Book now: https://shop-for-good.org.uk/products/number-twenty-christmas-shopping-event
Christmas Shopping Events – Returned to Glory event
Staying home for Christmas is the perfect opportunity to make it memorable. Join us to get in the festive mood, be inspired to make your home the heart of your Christmas with gifts, decorations, upcycled pieces and soft furnishings! Sat 4th and Sun 5th November / Sat – 9.30am to 5.00pm, Sun – 10am to 4pm / Sat 2nd and 3rd December / Sat – 9.30am to 5.00pm, Sun – 10am to 4pm. (Please note that the showroom will be closed on Friday 3rd November and Tuesday 28th November to prepare for our shopping weekends).
Big Give
The Big Give Christmas Campaign: Comfort and Joy for Hospice Patients at Christmas – Tuesday 28th November – Tuesday 5th December. The Big Give Christmas Campaign will raise money to fund precious care in the Hospice Inpatient Unit this Christmas, helping patients and their families enjoy the festive period and make precious memories together. The campaign lasts for just one week and all donations will be DOUBLED! Please look out for details from the Hospice and on social media. If you would like to join the mailing list to find out how more and help local people to live their precious lives well please email: fundraising@stfrancis.org.uk website link: www.stfrancis.org.uk/biggive
Returned to Glory Christmas workshops
Christmas Cards workshop – Sunday 5th November 9.30am-12.30pm
Paper Christmas Tree workshop – Sunday 10th December 9.30am-12.30pm
Limited spaces available! Book now: https://shop-for-good.org.uk/collections/workshops
Christmas Carol Concert at St Albans Cathedral
Join us for a magical afternoon of popular carols, guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit! With special performances from talented local choirs this Sunday afternoon is the perfect opportunity to bring loved ones together in the spirit of Christmas. Join us for this special festive concert and support our special Hospice care. For tickets for the Carol Concert call 01727 890290 (Cathedral Box Office) or here: https://www.stalbanscathedral.org/Event/the-carol-concert-by-the-hospice-of-st-francis-2023
Light Up A Life – In Person event
Sunday 26th November, 4pm. Join with others for a special event of celebration and remembrance. At the event. There will be music, children’s craft activities, refreshments, readings, a time for reflection and the lighting of the Hospice Christmas lights. All parking will be at the Hospice and pre-booking is essential. Please email lightupalife@stfrancis.org.uk to reserve your place. For more information please visit: www.stfrancis.org.uk/lightupalife
Light Up A Life – Virtual event
Sunday 10th December, 4pm
Join this virtual event online from the comfort of your own home with your friends and family. The event will include a moment for you to light a candle to remember your loved ones. To help you fully enjoy the virtual event we are pleased to offer you a Light up a Life pack containing a Hospice candle, event programme and festive hot drink. Please email lightupalife@stfrancis.org.uk to request your pack
Christmas Tree Collection 2024
Over the past 6 years our Christmas Tree Collection has become a vital part of our fundraising. Together you have helped us to raise a truly tree-mendous £112,000! This could help fund our Community Nursing service for 4 months, ensuring that no one dies alone and no carer is left isolated. Registration will open from Monday November 20th – Every January, teams of wonderful volunteers collect Christmas trees to be recycled in the following postcodes: Abbots Langley and Kings Langley (WD4 and WD5). Harpenden (AL5). St Albans (AL1, AL2, AL3 and AL4). Hemel Hempstead (HP1, HP2 and HP3). Tring (HP23). Berkhamsted (HP4). Chesham (HP5).
Become a Corporate Partner! Join us in 2024?
Three fab reasons why your business should join our Corporate Partner Network… 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? Visit the hospice website: www.stfrancis.org.uk/cpn
Donate to our shops!
Please drop any donations to our shops! Thank you for your support. Find your nearest shop on the Hospice website: www.stfrancis.org.uk/shop-with-us
