St Richard’s Hospice cares for people with serious progressive illnesses so it is important we take all reasonable steps to protect the wellbeing of those using our services, as well as those working and volunteering for the hospice. This is particularly relevant during the coronavirus pandemic. Our aim is to maintain all our services and… Read more »
Could you take part in our Drawing a Day Project this October? Take a look at our daily doodle calendar below, pick up your pen or pencil, and join us for 31 days of drawing! Each daily idea relates to wider themes of nature, being outdoors, and the environment. Overall, we’re looking at how creativity… Read more »
**Update** – We have received a thoughtful, anonymous donation from a supporter to cover the costs of repairing the shop window. A huge thank you from all at St Richard’s. Vandals smashed a hospice shop window in Droitwich, leaving the charity facing an £800 repair bill. The manager of the St Richard’s Hospice charity shop… Read more »
UPDATE: Hot meals have now been reintroduced to the menu at the Snowdrops Cafe, including toasties, jacket potatoes, quiches, frittatas and meal specials. The Cafe is open Monday to Saturday, 9 – 4. Staff at a hospice café are getting ready to welcome customers once again following its temporary closure due to the Covid-19… Read more »
The long-standing Chairman of Worcestershire’s St Richard’s Hospice has announced he will step down in April next year. John Bawden has given 16 years of dedicated volunteer service to the hospice. He took on the Chairmanship in 2007 after previously spending three years as a hospice governor and Vice Chairman of the successful St Richard’s New Hospice Appeal…. Read more »
Annual General Meeting 2020 This year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the St Richard’s Annual General Meeting was held virtually. You can watch a recording of the meeting by clicking on the link above. Alternatively, follow this link to watch the video on YouTube. Annual Review 2019-20 You can read the St Richard’s Annual Review… Read more »
Happy #HospiceCareWeek from everyone here at St Richard’s Hospice! We’re passionate about providing hospice care for all adults with serious, progressive illnesses – whoever they are and whatever their age, and whether it’s in the hospice, community, or at home. Over the past year, our wonderful teams have supported 3,338 patients, loved ones, and bereaved… Read more »
An annual charity walking event which took on a new twist this summer, because of social distancing measures, has been hailed a huge success after it raised more than £18,000 in much-needed funds for a Worcestershire-based hospice. The St Richard’s Hospice Malvern Hills Walk, which has run every year since the hospice launched in 1984,… Read more »
St Richard’s Hospice is hoping supporters will make October a marathon month to support the free care it provides to patients and their loved ones across Worcestershire. The charity has launched a new virtual challenge as the coronavirus crisis continues to leave a hole in its fundraising efforts – with many events cancelled and charity… Read more »
St Richard’s has joined forces with three firms of solicitors to run a month-long Will writing campaign this September. During the hospice’s Write a Will Month, the Worcestershire firms will offer residents the chance to write a simple Will for £95 or a double Will for £150 – with 100 per cent donated to the… Read more »
