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Book about Somerset to support local causes

24 September 2021 chsw Fundraising

Tales of the unique community of Somerset have been unveiled in new book called ‘Deepest Somerset’ - the proceeds from which will benefit three local charities.


The book, written by Fanny Charles and Gay Pirrie-Weir, has an introduction by His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, and has been funded by Lord Rothermere’s Rothermere Foundation. Its contributors include some famous names including Michael Eavis, Cameron Mackintosh, and Alice, Julian and Matilda Temperley. 

Mark Master Masons donate £29k to Children’s Hospice South West

22 September 2021 chsw Fundraising

Freemasons from across the West Country have made a very special £29,000 donation to Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) in memory of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

A total of 29 Mark lodges from across the region each nominated a local CHSW hospice to receive a share of a £1.3million wider grant from the Mark Benevolent Fund, the official charity of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons. Money was distributed to more than 250 hospices across England and Wales to celebrate the life of the Duke, himself a Freemason, who died in April.

Enjoy a cream tea in Bath and support CHSW

16 September 2021 chsw Fundraising

The Apex City of Bath Hotel is supporting Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) by inviting people to enjoy a cream tea at its luxurious hotel.


Available up until the end of September, customers can choose from a selection of teas, coffees, and beautiful buttery scones for just £8.50 per person. For every cream tea sold, Apex Hotels will donate £1 to CHSW, however customers are welcome to donate above and beyond this amount if they so wish.  

Community cream tea raises £1,800

15 September 2021 chsw Fundraising

Tucker’s Grave in Faulkland welcomed lots of people to its new café bar on the afternoon of Saturday 11 September to enjoy a cream tea in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). 


The event was organised by Dawn Chapman, HR & Health & Safety Manager at Tucker’s, with the backing of Landlady Jo Watts and the team and Ali Jones, with generous support from suppliers and friends.

Exeter Chiefs Foundation partners with CHSW for new rugby season

08 September 2021 chsw Fundraising

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is excited to announce the charity has been partnered with the Exeter Chiefs Foundation, the official club charity of the Exeter Chiefs.

CHSW is one of 25 designated charities invited to hold bucket collections during the Chiefs’ matches at Sandy Park for the forthcoming rugby season.

Collections by CHSW volunteers will be held at Women's Allianz Premier 15s matches against Wasps on October 2, and Harlequins on January 15.