Recycle Week is an annual awareness campaign dedicated to reducing landfill waste and is taking place from 14-20 October. To support this initiative, Rowcroft Hospice is highlighting its free furniture collection service. Donating preloved furniture has never been easier, and your contributions help raise vital funds for specialist care for people with life-limiting illnesses across South...
Rowcroft Hospice is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for the national Frontline Team of the Year Award at the upcoming Third Sector Awards 2024. This prestigious accolade highlights the exceptional dedication and compassionate care provided by the hospice team who work tirelessly to support patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones across South Devon.
Rowcroft Hospice is thrilled to announce the 20th anniversary of the Rowcroft Lottery, a milestone that marks two decades of community support and generosity. Since its inception in 2004, the Rowcroft Lottery has created over 33,000 prize winners, including over 1,000 winners of the £1,000 prize, and has raised enough funds to support thecharity’s entire Hospice at Home service for nine years...
Rowcroft Hospice is turning up the heat this autumn with a brand new fundraising event that promises to be a sizzling success! The hospice dares anyone over the age of 12 to take on the bold feat of walking barefoot over hot embers in the thrilling Fire Walk, while younger children can show their bravery by conquering the colourful LEGO® Walk. These exciting challenges, run by Firewalk Events...
Rowcroft Hospice is inviting the people of South Devon to whip up some delicious, sweet treats and raise dough for the charity by joining its Big Bake fundraising event that runs throughout June. Everyone is encouraged to host their own Big Bake gathering, whether it's a cosy coffee morning with friends, a garden tea party with neighbours, a bake-off style competition, or a cake sale at work...
Rowcroft Hospice is joining the nation in celebrating ‘More than a shop’ Week – the Charity Retail Association’s campaign that aims to raise awareness of the significance of charity shops and their multifaceted contributions to society. Running between 22-29 April, ‘More than a shop’ Week draws attention to the fact that charity shops offer more than just a regular high street shopping...
As the sun starts to make a tentative appearance, our minds turn toward planning holidays and making the most of the year ahead. Holidaymakers can do a bit of good as they staycation in Devon, as Cofton Holidays have set up a partnership with Rowcroft Hospice, with funds from the award-winning holiday park supporting the vital work of the hospice.
Rowcroft Hospice has successfully hosted the UK Dementia and Palliative Care Conference, the first of its kind in the South West. Sponsored by Friends Helping at Home and in partnership with The Ness Care Group and The Filo Project, the day brought together local, national and international leaders with over 100 delegates at the Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre on Tuesday 26 March.
Rowcroft Hospice is calling on green-fingered enthusiasts to participate in its Open Gardens programme 2024. Following the resounding success of the previous two years, the hospice aims to assemble another diverse lineup of approximately 30 local gardens to be showcased during spring and summer, all in support of raising vital funds for end-of-life care.
Six rugby stars including England international’s Owen Farrell, Maro Itoje, Marcus Smith, Henry Slade, Ellis Genge and Scotland international player Jonny Gray are championing Rowcroft Hospice's fundraising event ‘The Big Tackle’, encouraging the people of South Devon to join the eight-mile walking challenge to score big in support of vital hospice care.
