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An inspirational leader and advocate for children’s hospice care, has died. Children's Hospice South West (CHSW) has confirmed that Co-Founder and retiring CEO, Eddie Farwell lost his battle with Motor Neurone Disease on the evening of 27 March 2025. 

Isles of Scilly Travel have supported Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) by gifting 2 complimentary return tickets on their passenger ferry Scillonian III. 

The travel company’s generosity was sparked due to the previous tickets issued unexpectedly becoming void.

The tickets were won at a CHSW charity golf day last year at Carlyon Bay Golf Club. The event featured an auction, with the star prize being a generously donated 7-night stay at Orchard Barn on St Mary’s. 

Members of Portishead Cycling Club (PCC) and Clevedon and District Riding Club are gearing up for their latest fundraising endeavour, cycling towards a shared goal to raise vital funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). Starting on Monday 3 February, three dedicated teams will race to complete an impressive 40,000km – the equivalent of a lap around the globe.

Seven-year-old Mabel Mackay from Burnham on Sea in Somerset has wowed her community by running a mile every day in March, raising over £500 for Children's Hospice South West (CHSW).

Fred Thomas AKA ‘Betty Stogs’, is once again taking on Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) 3 day cycle event, Ride for Precious Lives as a part of his Charity of the year fundraising.

Plantforce, a leading provider of plant hire, is excited to announce its partnership with Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) as its official charity partner for 2025. This collaboration aims to raise awareness and support for the vital services that CHSW provides to babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families across the South West.

Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) Tavistock Friends Group held their annual Bridge Afternoon which raised £800 for the charity.

44 players took part on Sunday 2 March, which was the thirteenth, and final, competition organised by the group. 

Sustained by a delicious tea prepared by the members of the Friends Group, they engaged in fierce but friendly competition to raise money for CHSW’s Little Harbour hospice in St Austell.

Ruth Bray from Lincoln won Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) lottery rollover of £5,200 in November.

She told us about her win and what she plans to do with it.

“I was actually in the car travelling to a hospital appointment when I got the call. I didn’t recognise the number, and it was quite the surprise when I was told I had won the money”, said Ruth.

“I am a retired nurse at 50 years, so I decided I would give some of the money to my son and daughter who needed some help with their mortgages. 

Squarebird, the innovative web design and digital marketing agency based in Nailsea, Bristol, is thrilled to announce its charity partnership for 2025 with Children's Hospice South West (CHSW). To mark a decade of success, Squarebird has set an inspiring goal to raise £10,000 for the local children’s hospice, committing to complete 10 exciting challenges in celebration of their 10th anniversary.

In 2024, Ethical Power, a leader in the renewable energy industry, chose Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) as their charity of the year, kicking off an exciting year of fundraising challenges. The company raised over £15,000 through a series of fun and engaging events.

Staff at Ethical Power took part in a variety of activities to support the charity, including the challenging Three Peaks hike, the Bristol 10k, cycling challenges, bake sales, and raffles, all of which contributed to the total funds raised.