Romford-based hospice seeks extra support
A hospice located in Romford is stepping up its fundraising.
Romford’s Saint Francis Hospice is appealing for donations with added urgency this year. Potential events were cancelled as a result of the international pandemic, and virtual fundraisers could only fill some of the financial gap.
The community partnership manager at the hospice, Michelle Gower, worked in reception during the height of the emergency. She witnessed gifts being made to staff members and she was heartened by the general response of the public. Ms Gower told the Romford Recorder:
Ms Gower revealed that her organisation had reacted positively in the crisis. Access to a Little Orange Quiz was enabled via the hospice website to raise funds. However, Ms Gower was keen to stress the value of offline fundraising, being clear about the importance of the experiences involved. She underlined the point that fresh fundraising ideas are always welcome.
Poster printing can be useful in the third sector when organising fundraising events to spread the word to the public.
In ordinary times, the hospice relies on the input of funding from projects led by its established supporters. Some of this activity has been put off until next year, which explains the need for the recruitment of more volunteers.
Romford’s Saint Francis Hospice is appealing for donations with added urgency this year. Potential events were cancelled as a result of the international pandemic, and virtual fundraisers could only fill some of the financial gap.
The community partnership manager at the hospice, Michelle Gower, worked in reception during the height of the emergency. She witnessed gifts being made to staff members and she was heartened by the general response of the public. Ms Gower told the Romford Recorder:
“I have had some wonderful conversations with hospice staff and supporters, which has helped to raise awareness of the hospice and the challenges of fundraising in these unprecedented times.”
Ms Gower revealed that her organisation had reacted positively in the crisis. Access to a Little Orange Quiz was enabled via the hospice website to raise funds. However, Ms Gower was keen to stress the value of offline fundraising, being clear about the importance of the experiences involved. She underlined the point that fresh fundraising ideas are always welcome.
Poster printing can be useful in the third sector when organising fundraising events to spread the word to the public.
In ordinary times, the hospice relies on the input of funding from projects led by its established supporters. Some of this activity has been put off until next year, which explains the need for the recruitment of more volunteers.