The Inter Church Trust which cares for elderly and disabled people in the area, has been raising money to help provide nursing care at Fair Havens.

Christmas shoppers helped a local toy shop raise £378 for Little Havens by being part of a Frozen themed raffle in the run up to the festive season.

Fair Havens, which provides hospice care to adults in Southend, Castle Point and Rochford is transferring its care to the community.

The J’s Hospice is appealing for volunteers to help at its ‘Inspire!’ social group which meets in Danbury.

If you’re still looking for that special Christmas gift, why not treat them to a luxury gala dinner on a vintage train?

Havens Hospices has kicked off its Christmas celebrations with a weekend of festive fundraising, raising around £25,000 to fund its free hospice care.

Members of Colchester Golf Club have been raising money for Little Havens Hospice as their charity of the year.

Essex businesses can you help raise money for the seriously ill children and adults we care for this Christmas?