27.02.25 We are marking a major milestone as our weekly lottery turns 30 – with 20 million reasons to celebrate. Since the very first draw on 24 February 1995, dedicated Severn Hospice lottery players have raised £20 million to help fund our caring services. Gratitude Karen Swindells, Head of Individual Giving expressed her gratitude: “We… Read more »
21.02.25 We are urging supporters to brush off their hiking boots and turn their footsteps into fundraising and take part in this year’s Pontesbury Potter. Taking place on Saturday 22 March 2025, the 13-mile sponsored trek through the stunning Shropshire countryside promises muddy good fun, adventure, breathtaking scenery, and a chance to make a real… Read more »
17.2.25 The power and scope of hospice care – and the vital role of gifts in wills to support it – is being underlined in a national TV advertising campaign launched today, and featuring Severn Hospice. Gifts in wills provide care for one in four patients at Severn Hospice, which faces another £500,000 increase in… Read more »
Four years ago, we opened a café, Refresh at Severn Hospice, at our Shrewsbury hospice site. We wanted to create a place where everyone was welcome, not just patients and their families, a space for coming together for a good chat over a great cuppa. And thanks to everyone who’s embraced us, the café has… Read more »
27.01.25 People living with bereavement will be given the care and support they need in our new ‘oasis of calm’, thanks to the kindness of a charity supporter. We were only able to transform tired and outdated family support rooms into a welcoming space of tranquility and calm when Kevin Morris stepped forward to help…. Read more »
We have just launched Shimmer Walk 2025, our first Telford mass participation event in over five years which will see supporters raise money for charity. Successful Eight years ago, we held the final of our successful series of Midnight Walks, which took place in Shrewsbury and raised more than £500,000. Since then, supporters have asked… Read more »
23.01.2025 Festive fundraisers made it a season of good will to remember with a huge boost for us. Primary schools, nurseries, and sports clubs across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales all took part in the Rudolph Relay before Christmas and together raised more than £13,000 towards our caring services. Nearly 4,000 children aged… Read more »
09.01.25 We are calling on local people to make a meaningful resolution this year by joining our dedicated team of retail volunteers. As part of our New Year volunteer drive, we are inviting people to lend a hand in their local store. Shoppers and supporters donating items to the shops together contribute more than £1.5… Read more »
26.12.24 Christmas cheer will last even longer, as we offer a new home to presents that can’t be returned. Our 32 shops across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales are reopening their doors from Friday 27 December as ‘regifting hubs’ where supporters can donate any presents they are not planning to keep. Thoughtful “Regifting… Read more »
02.12.2024 Hundreds of people gathered at our Shrewsbury hospice for a Christmas service to remember loved ones missed. The Severn Hospice Lights of Love service is held annually as an opportunity for the community to come together and be comforted in their memories. Our Shrewsbury hospice is transformed for the poignant occasion, with the event… Read more »
