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Read stories DonateWe help people in north east Essex face incurable illness and bereavement, supporting them, their families, friends and carers.
Find out moreSt Helena offers support at the Hospice in Colchester and in patients own homes via our Hospice in the Home, SinglePoint and Virtual Ward services.
Find out moreSt Helena helps adults, children & young people who have been bereaved. Our grief counselling is available for anyone, not just those with a hospice connection.
Find out moreA third of our funding comes from the NHS, the remaining two thirds is raised from the generosity and support of people like you.
Find out moreYour donation will help people in north east Essex facing incurable illness & bereavement.
Find out moreFundraise your way as an individual, as a group, at school or at work and raise vital funds to help ensure more local people have dignity and choice at the end of life.
Find out moreFind out more about how your business can support St Helena Hospice through corporate partnership, support and fundraising.
Find out more‘Beautiful Butterfly’ plaques are available to buy in wood, brass or stainless steel for personalisation with a tribute message. All butterfly orders must be placed by Monday 15th July.
Butterflies will be ready for collection at St Helena Hospice’s Community Fun Day event on Saturday 3rd August at Mile End Recreation Ground between 11am to 5pm.
Alternatively, the engraved plaque can be collected from the charity’s fundraising office by appointment.
Rosalyn Leclercq, senior philanthropy manager at St Helena Hospice, said: “Each butterfly symbolises the enduring memory of those we cherish and serves as a reminder of the love and joy they brought into our lives.
“With your purchase, you will help ensure St Helena Hospice can continue to provide compassionate care and support to local people facing incurable illness and bereavement in north east Essex.
“Your loved one doesn’t have to have been supported by the hospice; anyone can purchase a dedication in tribute.
“Together, let us honour the memory of our loved ones while making a difference to the lives of others. Your support will help bring comfort and care to those using the services of St Helena Hospice today and in the future.”
Prices range from £8 to £59 for purchase and dedication online with all proceeds going to St Helena Hospice.
An urgent appeal has been launched to raise funds for St Helena Hospice over the Easter weekend, in tribute to a young patient who died this week.
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View more75 fearless St Helena Hospice supporters ticked an item off their bucket list by bravely completing a Firewalk to support the charity.
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View moreTwenty people took part in the iconic TCS London Marathon on Sunday 2nd October to raise vital funds for St Helena Hospice.
View moreTwenty people are gearing up to take on the gruelling TCS London Marathon on Sunday 2nd October to raise vital funds for St Helena Hospice.
View moreWe're looking for brave 'soles' willing to walk over hot coals to support hospice care!
View more19 teams from local business and groups are fundraising for St Helena Hospice.
View moreWhen you make a donation to St Helena Hospice, we are charged transactional fees by other companies, including fees for processing payments made to us, looking up addresses and validating bank account details.
We are very grateful to our donors who offer to offset some of these fees with a minor addition to their total amount. This is however completely optional and we are very grateful for your support whether or not you choose to contribute to processing fees.
CloseWe are able to claim an extra 25p on every £1 on your donation amount for no extra cost to you, as long as you are a UK tax payer; have paid enough income tax or capital gains tax in that tax year; and are donating your own money. If you pay less income tax and/or capital gains tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all of your donations in that tax year it is your responsibility to pay any difference. For more information about Gift Aid, please visit https://www.gov.uk/donating-to-charity/gift-aid