Join in Fundraising

How your fundraising helps the Heart of Kent Hospice

Almost 70% of our income comes from donations through membership, legacies, and of course - fundraisers like you!

Every donation – no matter how big or small – makes a real difference to the Hospice.

Here are just a few examples of what your fundraising efforts could pay for/fund:

• £6 pays for a T-shirt and paints for a child whose parent is in the Hospice to express their feelings in the form of a painting.
• £10 pays for a book such as “Granddad’s Ashes” by Walter Smith used by the Family Services team to help support children in dealing with their loss.
• £25 pays for an ear thermometer.
• £85 pays for one person to spend one day with Day Therapy.
• £100 pays for a staff nurse on the ward to care for up to 2 named patients and their families, as a named nurse liaising with other members of the team internally such as occupational therapy, medical staff, community specialist nurse or other health and social care professionals locally.
• £125 pays for a specialist Community Nurse to visit one patient in the community.
• £200 pays for a blood pressure monitor.
• £620 pays for one patient staying in the Inpatient Unit for one day.

Putting the fun in fundraising is simple. There are an infinite number of activities and events you can do to help raise money for the Heart of Kent Hospice - the choice is yours! Check out our A to Z list of activities.

Whether an adventurous hike or a small tombola, we're always grateful for your gift.

There are a number of ways you could fundraise for us:

• Create a fundraising page

Start collecting donations online for any activity that you're taking part in.

• Organise your own fundraising event

We rely heavily upon fundraising events organised by local community groups and individuals. These can include garden parties, raffles, ladies nights, coffee mornings, quiz nights, concerts, cream teas to name a few. It is also an excellent way of making new friends, meeting interesting people and just having fun!

• Take part in one of our fundraising events

We have a great calendar of events for supporters to get involved with. Why not check them out and join us at one of our fun and exciting events.

Fundraising events are not only great to be a part of but also essential for the future of the Heart of Kent Hospice.