Hospice in the Weald thanks supporters

Thanks to our supporters from Hospice in the Weald

As this year draws to a close, we at Hospice in the Weald would like to thank our incredible supporters and volunteers.

Whether you took part in one of our many fundraising events – such as Moonlight Walk, or Hospice Run – shopped in or donated to one of our 30 charity shops, (including in Heathfield) bought a butterfly at Meadow of Memories, sponsored a friend, played our lottery, made a gift in your will or donated directly to us, thank you.

Or perhaps you are one of the 1,000 volunteers who lend your time, energy and skills – we couldn’t do it without you, and we thank you.

Your generosity has made a difference to the lives of adults and children in our community who are facing life-limiting and terminal illnesses.  

Thanks to you, we have been there for 2,267 people and their loved ones this past year. Our specialist teams supported 388 people in our wards, provided support and advice to 1,809 people in their own homes and in care homes, and helped hundreds more to live well with our range of activities, counselling and therapies.  

Every pound donated helps change lives. All our services are provided free of charge. However, with just 13% of funding coming from the government, we depend on our community for the rest. We need to raise £25,000 every single day to pay for things like nurses salaries, food for our patients, and therapeutic support.

2026 is a big year for us. We are undertaking a major refurbishment programme to better support patients for years to come – plus, we will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of Hospice Run in Tunbridge Wells.  

We are honoured to be part of the East Sussex and west Kent communities. Thank you to all who supported us in 2025. 

With my best wishes for the New Year

Katie Greywood, Director of Income Generation – on behalf of everyone at Hospice in the Weald, and those we care for.

Just think that everytime you spend money in the Hospice in the Weald charity shop in Heathfield you are supporting the good work of the charity.