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 We were only able to transform tired and outdated family support rooms into a welcoming space of tranquility and calm when Kevin Morris stepped forward to help….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 »
22.11.24 An amateur photographer’s snaps of his daily walks have literally become days to remember as he’s turned his portfolio into a fundraising calendar. Ross Parsons regularly captures on camera the beauty of the Lyth Hill area near his home and has put 12 of his favourites into the charity calendar, raising funds for us. … Read more »
18.11.24 Christmas shoppers are being urged to double their festive gift-giving at no extra cost by making second-hand their first choice. We have recently launched our pre-Christmas ‘Re-love the pre-loved’ campaign, urging people to support our cause by shopping in any one of our 32 shops across the patch. Gift that gives back As a… Read more »
18.11.2024 Thousands of schoolchildren are donning antlers to join our festive fundraiser and supporting our care. Schools, nurseries, and sports clubs have given us an early Christmas present by signing up to our Rudolph Relay. The event, held for the first time last year, invites participants across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales to… Read more »
7.11.2024 Severn Hospice has created a special Christmas keepsake for families remembering loved ones. Marking our 35th anniversary this year, Severn Hospice commissioned the ceramic stars for people to place on their Christmas trees in memory of those they miss. Meaningful Becky Richardson, our director of care, said: “Christmas is such a poignant time for… Read more »
