BBC News at East Cheshire Hospice
An appearance on BBC news has led to a £10,000 boost in donations to East Cheshire Hospice. The Hospice received 87 donations – almost half of them from first-time supporters – after a TV news report showing how the charity is coping during the coronavirus pandemic. The donations came from as far afield as Nottingham, […]
Thelma Jackson’s Fundraising Memories
The 32nd anniversary of East Cheshire Hospice brings back lots of happy memories for one of its longest-serving supporters. Thelma Jackson MBE has been fundraising for the Hospice since before it was formally opened by husband and wife MPs Sir Nicholas and Ann Winterton in May, 1988. A journey which includes countless functions, from garden […]
Lbs 4 £s Success
Banana and blueberry Belgian waffles – just one of the tasty treats served up during an East Cheshire Hospice health drive. Sharing recipes, weight loss tips and new walking routes were all part of Lbs 4 £s, the Hospice’s 12-week fitness programme. The initiative has raised £2,055 so far with the waffles earning Emma Machin […]
Leek United Matches Donations
Leek United Building Society is coming to the rescue of East Cheshire Hospice by supporting its appeal for help. The building society – a long-standing supporter of the Hospice – has launched a fundraising campaign among staff and members of the public. It will match every pound donated up to a maximum donation of £30,000 […]
Finley’s Fundraising on Foot!
Donations to the Hospice since it was forced to cancel fundraising events have passed the £100,000 mark. We would like to thank the public for their overwhelming response after revealing we would lose £1m in income due to the national emergency. However we urge the public to ‘keep up the good work’ with its efforts. […]
Heather Broadbent Home For Now
Heather Broadbent has vowed to complete her round-the-world sailing adventure even though she is now back home on dry land. The Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race was suspended last month after reaching the Philippines because of the coronavirus pandemic. Heather’s log book showed she had travelled 27,800 nautical miles and was past the […]
Stay In And Go All Out!
Running, cycling, baking, dancing or singing…examples of activities that will help East Cheshire Hospice during the virus crisis. The Hospice is urging the public to join its Virtual Challenge – which has the slogan ‘stay in and go all out’ – as it tries to raise £1m. Individuals and groups are encouraged to visit its […]
Carl’s £1M Campaign Kicks Off
Footballers and celebrities have received a plea for help from a prominent supporter of East Cheshire Hospice. Carl Lamptey, from Macclesfield, wants wealthy residents to help solve a funding dilemma facing the Hospice. Carl Lamptey and wife  Sarah who was a patient at East Cheshire Hospice in 2014. He has spoken from the heart after […]
Society launches campaign to raise £60,000 for local charities
Leek United Building Society has launched a campaign to raise £60,000 for three local charities whose funding has been hit by the coronavirus outbreak. The Society is asking for donations from its staff and members of the public and will match every pound donated up to a maximum donation from the Society of £30,000. […]
East Cheshire Hospice on BBC North West and ITV Granada
This week, news teams from both the BBC and ITV have been filming at or in contact with the Hospice. As the UK is currently encouraged to stay indoors and practice social distancing, many Hospice fundraising events among other things have been cancelled or postponed, leading to a significant loss in funding. In the segment […]
