Richard Raymond is Nightrider
Teamwork is usually the key to Richard Raymond’s fundraising for East Cheshire Hospice. As co-founder of the charity’s Christmas Tree Collection, he plays a pivotal role in a large-scale operation which has so far raised more than £1m. But his latest fundraising challenge was very much a single-handed effort as he undertook a 50 kilometre […]
Furniture is a big deal!
For our furniture collection service, please click here. East Cheshire Hospice is looking for volunteers to collect furniture for sale at two of its shops. The charity wants volunteers willing to drive on Fridays (9 am-4.30 pm) and Saturday mornings and therefore play an integral role within its commercial team. The Hospice is also […]
Could you be a Reception Volunteer?
Warm and friendly personalities are wanted to be the welcoming face of East Cheshire Hospice. Volunteer receptionists are in demand to help out front-of-house at the Millward Drive facility on an ongoing basis. Shifts on the reception are four hours during the week and two hours at weekends and evenings and although the Hospice has […]
Be part of our 500 Club!
East Cheshire Hospice have paid tribute to local businesses who collectively have raised £35,000 over the past year. The businesses are all members of The 500 Club – a network of companies who have pledged to raise at least £500 per annum for three years. They include Leek United Building Society whose branch manager, Veronica […]
Gathering for ‘Gathering’
After months of enjoying the camaraderie of teamwork, international artist Susie MacMurray is now embarking on the last stages of her newest art creation. After six months of painstaking sewing supported by 10 volunteers, Susie’s art installation, Gathering, is now in its final stages and will be set to move to Tatton Park in just […]
From Volunteering to Finance
Browsing through emails whilst on honeymoon created a full-time “dream job” for one Macclesfield lady. Michele Slack, 51, checked in on her emails whilst in Mauritius in February only to see a job which she knew she would love. The role of a Finance Officer at East Cheshire Hospice was practically a dream come true […]
Remap Consulting doing their bit!
Collection tins for East Cheshire Hospice have been given a new look by volunteers. Staff from Remap Consulting, based at Alderley Park, spent a day re-wrapping around 450 boxes featuring the Hospice logo which changed in 2016. Collection tins raise around £25,000 a year for the charity and are a vital source of revenue. The […]
Guy Rigby’s Award
An East Cheshire Hospice charity shop volunteer, who “lights up the room with his personality” has been given a special award. Guy Rigby, who has cerebral palsy, has been presented by the Macclesfield-based charity with a Customer Champion Certificate to mark his great commitment and enthusiasm. His working journey began 18 months ago when Guy, […]
Elspeth Retires from volunteering after 33 Years
One of our longest serving volunteers Elspeth Julian has retired after 33 years with the Hospice. Elspeth, from Prestbury, has been an adult bereavement counsellor almost since the day the Hospice opened its doors in 1988. A special afternoon tea marked Elspeth’s farewell and well-earned retirement. It also gave colleagues the chance to thank her […]
