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The more we raise, the more difference we make
We do this through a strong, vibrant fundraising operation and also a collective of successful commercial businesses. All profits from them go directly towards helping those who most need our help.
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URL: sthelena.org.uk/funding
Our businesses
In this changing world, we need sustainable income more than ever to maintain and grow our charitable service. By investing in our commercial businesses, we are planning for the future, embodying commercial and operational excellence across our income generation portfolio and delivering year on year growth that will both protect and ultimately fund our care. Read our strategy for more information.
Retail hubs
We have over 20 shops in north east Essex serving to support us at the same time they support the community around them.
Lotteries
Your Hospice Lottery is our weekly lottery draw allowing players to easily support their local hospice, whilst providing a steady income stream for our services.
Domiciliary Home Care
Our Care & Support service provides high-quality paid for home care across Colchester and Tendring helping people live independently and well at home for longer.
Commercial Cleaning
Total Clean in support of St Helena Hospice deliver a high standard of cleaning to commercial businesses across Colchester, Ipswich, Chelmsford and surrounding areas.
As well as generating vital profits to fund our services, our income generation operations also generate a huge community impact:
Over 520 local people employed, directly supporting the local economy
Over 930 local volunteers, helping to address social isolation, mental health and work experience skills
Over 1.7 million items donated to our retail shops, diverting over 1,000 tonnes from landfill