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40 years of care

For 40 years, St Helena has provided care, comfort, dignity and joy, supporting the people you love through life’s most challenging moments.

We couldn’t do it alone. It’s thanks to the support, generosity and kindness of our local community through donating, volunteering, taking part in events, visiting and donating to our shops, playing the lottery, leaving gifts in Wills and supporting our social enterprise initiatives that we’ve been able to care for the past two generations. Thank you.  

Since 1985 we've supported tens of thousands of individuals and families through end of life care and bereavement. Together, we can ensure this legacy continues for the next generation and for the people you love. 

Join us in making our 40th year unforgettable and ensuring we can continue providing comfort dignity and joy for those facing the most difficult time of their lives for the next 40 years. 

How you can support St Helena this year Share your memories Find out more about our heritage
Three St Helena staff smiling at a patient laying in a bed in the hospice garden

Ways to support us in our 40th year

This anniversary isn’t just about looking back - it’s about securing the future. The hospice sector is facing challenges like never before. Rising costs and growing demand mean our ability to care for more than 4,200 local people each year is under pressure. But with your support, we can continue delivering outstanding end of life care to all who need it, when they need it.

There are lots of ways you can support St Helena in our anniversary year, from making a donation to volunteering your time, taking part in one of our events, shopping in our shops, playing our lottery or being one of 40 pledging to leave a gift in your Will. Your support will help us continue our vital work for the next generation.

 

40th anniversary news & events

 

Ruby Ball

11/10/2025

18:00

Stoke by Nayland Golf & Spa Hotel

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St Helena Hospice Half Marathon

07/09/2025

10:00

Harwich

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Pier to Pier 2025

18/05/2025

10:00

Clacton or Walton Pier

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Hero Run 2025

23/03/2025

10:00

Colchester Sports Park

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40 in 40

01/02/2025 - 12/03/2025

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Activities to celebrate 40 years of St Helena Hospice and plan for the future

St Helena Hospice is calling for people to celebrate 40 years of compassionate care by joining in its programme of activities to help make sure it is here for future generations.

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Hospice calls for volunteers in its 40th year

The hospice was founded by dedicated people who volunteered their time and skills to establish hospice care in north east Essex, and over the past 40 years thousands of passionate people have volunteered in many different roles.

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Take 40 day challenge to support St Helena Hospice

St Helena Hospice is challenging people to take on a 40 day challenge to mark its 40th anniversary and raise at least £40 to support local people who face incurable illness and bereavement.

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Walk Pier to Pier to mark 40 years of hospice care

The popular Pier to Pier charity walk to raise funds for St Helena Hospice returns to the north east Essex coast two days before the 40th anniversary of the first patient to arrive at the hospice.

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Share your memories of the past 40 years

Have you got a special memory of St Helena from the last four decades? We'd love to hear it! Your memories will be shared with our teams and may feature anonymously on our social media accounts and in our email newsletters. 

If we have questions about your memories we'd like to be able to contact you to ask you more. Please complete either your phone number or email address so we can reach you.

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