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St Helena Hospice helps local people in North East Essex with an incurable illness to live well and die with dignity and choice

05/06/2026

Sarah, Stuart and Amalaketu each have different motivations for why they started to volunteer with us. However, a common reason they continue to volunteer is because of the people.

Our community volunteer Sarah, who will soon be returning to university and hopes to fit her volunteering around her studies explains:

“I'm really grateful for the team here; they've been very supportive and have been patient with me as I am autistic, allowing me to take time when I need to. The amount of places that I've been and I learn and talk to people through this role, it has just expanded me so much more. I'm so glad.”

For more information on volunteering head to our website https://bit.ly/4fc8MZ9

Pam hadn’t been outside for nearly five years until our nurses helped her into the hospice garden.Within minutes, she wa...
05/06/2026

Pam hadn’t been outside for nearly five years until our nurses helped her into the hospice garden.

Within minutes, she was feeling fresh air again, surrounded by her children.
“It was incredible,” her daughter Jo said. “They gave Mum her dignity back.”

If you follow St Helena Hospice, you already know how much moments like this matter. What you might not know is that Your Hospice Lottery helps make this care possible every day. 🧡

This June, our Summer Super Draw is a simple way to support local families and be in with a chance to win £10,000.

👉 Find out more: https://bit.ly/3BrYimp

Sophie is our New Goods Coordinator in the retail team. She started her St Helena Hospice career as a volunteer in the G...
04/06/2026

Sophie is our New Goods Coordinator in the retail team. She started her St Helena Hospice career as a volunteer in the Great Clacton shop sorting donations and working on the till.

After volunteering for around 10 months, she successfully applied for an assistant manager position at the shop, and after another 18 months, progressed to her first shop manager role. Sophie developed her skills while volunteering and gained confidence in dealing with day-to-day interactions with customers.

Click here to read her full story: https://bit.ly/4nZRTTW

St Helena Shops

03/06/2026

We are extremely grateful to everyone who volunteers for St Helena Hospice. We have over 900 volunteers who all give up their time to support us in across the organisation, with over 650 of them working in our shops.

Our volunteers are so important to us because without them we simply couldn't provide our care to those that need us most.

There is something for everyone no matter your skills or experience. Sarah, Stuart and Amalaketu reflect on what they have gained through volunteering with us.

Click here to view our volunteering opportunities https://bit.ly/4xaijqa

Did you know that puzzles need to be completed before they can be sold in our shops?Rosina volunteers as a puzzle sorter...
02/06/2026

Did you know that puzzles need to be completed before they can be sold in our shops?

Rosina volunteers as a puzzle sorter. She completes donated puzzles of all shapes and sizes to make sure all the correct pieces are included before they go on the shelves of our shops.

She is our oldest volunteer at aged 98, and became a volunteer after she and her daughter started buying puzzles every week in our Dedham shop.

“I enjoy it very much. It's been a pleasure, a very great pleasure. I like doing most puzzles as long as it's busy and not too many trees, not too much sky or sea. Things that are pretty active, plenty of action going on, I think that's the best way to describe it. Yes, don't mind a few animals, dogs and rabbits. I like them busy”

To read more about the work Rosina does for us click here: https://bit.ly/4dQ1fwC

St Helena Shops

01/06/2026

This week is and we're taking the opportunity to shine a light on everything they do for us at St Helena Hospice.

We have over 900 volunteers who give up their own time to work across all areas of the organisation. From supporting at our fundraising events to volunteering in our shops; or helping on the ward to working in the hospice gardens. Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do, and we couldn’t do it without them!

Here’s what volunteers, Sarah, Stuart and Amalaketu had to say about what surprised them most when volunteering with St Helena Hospice.

If you would like more information on how to volunteer with us, click here https://bit.ly/4veS7ZI

24 hours left!Last chance to guarantee your leaf engravement🧡Memories with your loved ones are invaluable and that’s why...
30/05/2026

24 hours left!

Last chance to guarantee your leaf engravement🧡

Memories with your loved ones are invaluable and that’s why we believe in cherishing them and making every memory count.

Join us at our beloved Roses for Remembrance event as we come together to celebrate their life with family, friends and our community.

📅Sunday 14th June

📍Beth Chatto's Plants and Gardens

Our beautiful white ceramic roses are perfect for displaying in your garden, on the mantelpiece, or at a memorial space for your loved ones.

For more information, including how to sign up click here https://bit.ly/4dsZJl7

Have you visited any of our 24 St Helena shops ?Every item in our shops has been kindly donated by our supporters.We giv...
29/05/2026

Have you visited any of our 24 St Helena shops ?

Every item in our shops has been kindly donated by our supporters.

We give those pre-loved items a new life and keep them out of landfill.

Good for your wardrobe, great for the planet 🌍

Our St Helena shops are full of hidden gems, and every donation and purchase supports local people facing incurable illness and bereavement 💛

Your generosity really does make a difference.

If you’re passing by this week, pop in! Show us your latest finds in the comments.

Find your local shop here: https://bit.ly/3R9v0kz

26/05/2026

Our brand new golf day is next month and we cannot wait.

Join us on 18th June at for a fantastic day of golf, networking, food and prizes – all in support of St Helena Hospice.

🏌️‍♂️ 18 holes | BBQ Lunch | Live Music and Raffle

👉 Book your place: https://bit.ly/4uIOJWE

25/05/2026

Midnight Walk is back for 2026! 🚶‍➡️

Experience the fun of the circus at this year’s Midnight Walk 🎪

Channel your Greatest Showman and take part to raise vital funds for St Helena Hospice.

📅 Saturday 12th September

📍 Stanfords, Colchester, CO4 9HU

🗺️ 4 and 7.5 miles routes

Early Bird Registration is open now! Don't miss out!

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4wBr2kI

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