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Festive Fundraising with your friends & family

Can you fundraise for Havens Hospices this Christmas and Make Your Mark?

How will you support Havens Hospices this Christmas?

This year, we’re inviting our community to make their mark - just like Bex’s family and friends did. Every mark made helps support children and adults living with complex or incurable conditions - at Christmas and all year round.

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Organise a festive bake sale

From organising an office bake-off competition to a small bake sale...

From organising an office bake-off competition to a small bake sale for your local group or club, cakes can be a great way to fundraise for Havens Hospices at Christmas time.

To raise funds you can either set up a JustGiving page to collect donations or pay in proceeds from your event via our website. If you'd like to order a collection tin you can request one on the form below.

Download fundraising resources here including posters and cake toppers.

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Make Your Mark in a Santa Suit

We've a limited supply of Santa Suits desperate to get out and Make their Mark this Christmas. 

We've a limited supply of Santa Suits desperate to get out and Make their Mark this Christmas. Organise your own Santa dash, encourage friends to wear a Santa Suit or even dress as Santa at your own fundraiser. Stock is limited and note that we ask for a minimum £5 raised per Santa suit.

For full details and to order your Santa Suits please email fradmin@havenshospices.org.uk

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Don't send Christmas cards!

Could you make a donation in lieu of sending cards or send one of our e-cards on dontsendmeacard.

Could you make a donation in lieu of sending cards or send one of our e-cards on dontsendmeacard.

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Light up your home

Light up your home for Havens Hospices this Christmas! 

Light up your home for Havens Hospices this Christmas! Spread festive cheer by decorating your house with dazzling lights and inviting neighbours and passers-by to donate. Every sparkle helps support local families, bringing comfort and care when it’s needed most.

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Thinking of hosting a toy drive?

While we truly appreciate every thoughtful gesture, Christmas at the hospice looks a little different than many people imagine.

While we truly appreciate every thoughtful gesture, Christmas at the hospice looks a little different than many people imagine.

Care at Little Havens on Christmas is about providing specialist end-of-life care for those who need us most and care at home for the children and young people so they can be surrounded by the people they love. For these children, toys aren’t what they or their families need most right now. Instead, our specialist care, support, and compassion are the greatest gifts we can give.

Instead of collecting toys, by fundraising you could help fund the expert care that gives local families precious moments together - whether that’s pain management, respite support, or helping a child spend their final days in the comfort of their own home.

The best gift you can give this Christmas is to either hold your own festive fundraiser or set up a JustGiving page and inspire others to make a festive donation.

 

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Host your own fundraiser

From bake sales, to organising your own Christmas grotto or cheese and wine night, there's lots of jolly ways to celebrate and support Havens Hospices.

From bake sales, to organising your own Christmas grotto or cheese and wine night, there's lots of jolly ways to celebrate and support Havens Hospices.

We have lots of resources to make your event a festive success, please get in touch so we can support you every step of the way. 

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Host a festive raffle

Could you hold a raffle at your workplace or with your friends and family?

Could you hold a raffle at your workplace or with your friends and family to raise money for Havens Hospices? You could ask your workplace to donate some prizes to be used in the raffle.

If you would like to hold a raffle for Havens Hospices during December please contact us so we can support your fundraising such as providing you with raffle tickets. 

Download our holding a raffle guide and Christmas Havens Hospices posters here.

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12 Days of Christmas Challenge

This festive season, why not make your countdown to Christmas meaningful with a 12 Days of Christmas Fundraising Challenge

"This festive season, why not make your countdown to Christmas meaningful with a 12 Days of Christmas Fundraising Challenge?

Whether it's taking 12 icy dips, walking or running 12,000 steps a day, swimming 12 lengths, or cycling 12 miles - every challenge brings a chance to push yourself, have fun, and make a difference.

Choose your 12, spread some festive cheer and Make Your Mark this Christmas. Simply set up your JustGiving page and tell us about your event so we can support you with your fundraising. Download your resources to get started here.

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Light up a Life

Dedicate a light on our Christmas trees for someone special this year. 

Every year, hundreds of people from our community come together at this special time to remember and celebrate the life of the people they love, miss and hold dear in their hearts. Dedicate a light on our Christmas trees for someone special this year. 

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Robins of Remembrance

Remember someone special and dedicate a robin at Fair Havens or Little Havens

We’re inviting you to be part of this celebration event by dedicating a robin to someone special on our Christmas trees at Fair Havens or Little Havens.
 
Each robin we hang will be dedicated to a loved one, keeping their memory alive and creating a beautiful display that celebrates the lives of everyone we miss. We will also send you one of our matching decorations to hang on your tree at home.

Find out more & get involved

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Recycle your Christmas tree with us

Book in your slot for us to collect and recycle your Christmas tree, with a donation to your local hospice.

 

Book in your slot for us to collect and recycle your Christmas tree, with a donation to your local hospice.

We will be collecting trees from the following postcodes: SS0, SS1, SS2, SS3, SS4, SS5, SS6, SS7, SS8 and SS9

More information coming soon. Bookings will open in November 2025 and close January 2026.

We're here to support your fundraising

Festive bake sales, Christmas Jumper Days, Christmas Quizzes, Carol-oke, there are lots of jolly ways to raise funds for Havens Hospices and 'Make Your Mark'

Download our free fundraising resources here to support your event.

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If you have an idea and would like some help, please get in touch! Or once you've decided on how you’d like to fundraise, it's important you tell us all about it.  We can then support you along the way, by providing a Letter of Authority and fundraising materials.

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