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Festive Fundraising Events

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.

Southend Rudolph Run

Kick off your festive celebrations with this cracking 5 mile race on Sunday 14th December.

Kick off your festive celebrations with this cracking 5 mile race on Sunday 14th December. Designed to delight with every step, the Southend Rudolph Run is the seasonal treat you've been waiting for.

Organised by Nice Works supporting Havens Hospices, the 5 mile race includes a shorter option of a 1 mile route too. 

Find out more & get involved

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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.

Tell us about your fundraising

Robin decoration

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.

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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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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.

Christmas Tree in the foreground of a previous Light up a Life service.

Remembrance services

You are also very welcome to join us at our free remembrance services.

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. 
 
You are also very welcome to join us at our free remembrance services at:
  • St Mary's Church, Prittlewell, SS2 6LQ - Sunday 30th November, 4pm
  • Canvey Methodist Church, SS8 9AB - Saturday 6th December, 4pm
  • Hadleigh Salvation Army Temple, SS7 2PR - Sunday 7th December, 4pm

Find your local service

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Wreath making

Join us and make your own Christmas Wreath with the guidance of Flourish and Bloom.

Join us and make your own Christmas Wreath with the guidance of Flourish and Bloom.

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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.

Get in touch

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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