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Fundraise in celebration
Whether it's a wedding, anniversary, a birthday, a new baby or your retirement, your big (or small) event could help local people face incurable illness and bereavement.
Donate your occasion to St Helena Hospice and help local people face incurable illness and bereavement. Asking for donations instead of gifts is an inspirational way to mark your occasion and ensure local people receive the care and support they need.
Birthdays and celebrations
Donate your celebration by asking for donations instead of presents or parties
Weddings
Fundraising at your wedding or civil partnership is a really special way to include and remember a loved one or support your local hospice.
Pledge your birthday
Pounds instead of presents, donations instead of drinks or cheques instead of a cake, there are lots of ways you can turn your birthday into funds for St Helena Hospice.
Can’t think what to ask for this year? Would you consider asking your friends and family to donate to St Helena Hospice instead of buying you a gift so that more local people who need our support can get the help they need when, and where, they need it?
If you’re a Facebook user, you’ll likely receive a notification asking you to create a Birthday Fundraiser a couple of weeks before your big day, in case you don’t or you’d like to start collecting earlier, you can set one up on Facebook.
Of course, if you don’t use Facebook you can still set up an online fundraising page on JustGiving or Timeless Tributes. Alternatively, why not celebrate turning one year older by making your own donation?
£150 could pay for homecooked meals for all of the patients staying at the hospice for one day - fish and chips is a particular favourite!
"We celebrated our 70th anniversary at the hospice and the pinkies decorated my bed with bunting and balloons."
Weddings
There are lots of ways you can support local people facing incurable illness and bereavement on your special day, here are some ideas for how to incorporate St Helena Hospice into your wedding or civil partnership.
Forgo a gift list
If you've got enough pots, pans and towels you might consider asking your guests to give the gift of kindness and make a donation instead of buying you a gift.
If you're including this information on your invitations be sure to let your guests know why you've chosen to support St Helena Hospice and how they can donate. Include a link to your online giving site if you have one (see our how to set up an online fundraising page) or let them know there will be somewhere to donate cash on the day. We can provide donation envelopes or collection pots for your big day, email our fundraising team at fundraising@sthelena.org.uk or call them on 01206 931 468 to arrange.
Dedicate your celebration
Make a donation instead of providing wedding favours
Instead of buying sugared almonds or novelty blowing bubbles for your guests you can dedicate your celebration by making a donation to St Helena Hospice. Many couples choose to include a little message on their wedding stationary letting guests know why they've chosen to donate, which can often inspire them to make a gift of their own.
Hold a collection
We can supply you with collection pots and envelopes which you could place around your wedding venue and ask guests to donate if they have any spare change. If you're having an open bar this works particularly well! Email fundraising@sthelena.org.uk or call the team on 01206 931 468 to arrange these.
If you have an online giving page for your wedding you could also direct guests to make donations on the day. If you're using JustGiving you can print out a unique QR code your guests can scan to make a cashless donation - why not frame one and pop it next to your collection pot! Find out how to download your fundraising page QR code.