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Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is hosting an open garden at the historic Boconnoc Estate in Lostwithiel on Sunday 10 May, with all proceeds supporting the charity’s vital care.

From 2pm–5pm, visitors are invited to enjoy a relaxed afternoon wandering through landscaped gardens. There will be clearly signposted accessible routes ensuring that everyone can take in the tranquillity of this remarkable Cornish estate.

This family friendly fundraising event promises to be a memorable day out with something for visitors of all ages to enjoy. There will be live performances from a local sea

Tom Luke is gearing up for an extraordinary challenge this April, combining endurance, determination and a deeply personal cause.

The Bristol-based athlete will be taking on the iconic London Marathon while raising funds for Children's Hospice South West (CHSW), a charity that provides vital care and support to babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families. Tom is aiming to raise over £4,000.

For Tom, CHSW is close to home. Through his employer, Bristol Bears, which already partners with the local hospice, Charlton Farm in North Somerset, and a close friend

On 8 May 2026, a determined team of over 20 staff from Charlton Farm will take on one of the UK’s toughest endurance challenges, the legendary Fan Dance in the Brecon Beacons.

This is no ordinary hike. The Fan Dance is a gruelling 15-mile (24 km) load-bearing march, famously used in the selection process for the UK’s Special Forces, 16 Air Assault Brigade’s Pathfinder Platoon, and British Infantry Officers. It is designed to push participants to their absolute physical and mental limits.

This local children’s hospice team is stepping up to face it to raise vital funds for babies, children

The changing of the captains at a golf club is always a special occasion, but this was also an opportunity for Oake Manor to help a good cause.

Through his year as men’s club captain, Richard Goodman has chosen to support Childrens Hospice South West and has managed to raise £51,784 for the charity.

A cheque was presented to them by Mr Goodman at an event where new captains for 2026 were crowned.

Mr Goodman said:

It has been a true honour and privilege to serve as Captain of Oake Manor Golf Club throughout 2025. My nominated charity for the year was Children’s Hospice South West, and it was

Jessie May, the Bristol-based children’s hospice at home charity, has announced it will join Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) with the merger expected to complete at the end of March 2026.

From 1st April 2026 Jessie May will become a subsidiary charity of Children’s Hospice South West.

The agreement brings together two organisations with a shared commitment to supporting children with life-limiting conditions and their families, at a time when children’s hospice services across the UK are facing increasing financial pressures.

Like many hospices in the current climate, Jessie May has

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is celebrating an amazing fundraising achievement by Gary Runham, 2025 Club Captain at Dainton Park Golf Club, who has raised an outstanding £9,250 during his year of captaincy!

Gary chose to support CHSW after hearing CHSW Area Fundraiser, Daniela Hopkins, speak passionately about the charity at a Stover Golf Club charity day in 2024:
“Children’s Hospice South West first came to me when I played in a charity day at Stover Golf Club in the summer of 2024. I listened to Daniela Hopkins, Area Fundraiser for CHSW, talking with so much enthusiasm about the

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is joining the celebrations of an extraordinary moment of community spirit and recognition, as the steam locomotive ‘ Lord Oliver Brown’, an iconic fundraiser for the charity, secured a national award while also helping mark a poignant date for the family who inspired its creation.

The locomotive, which is owned by CHSW supporter Marc Bellin and based at Plym Valley Railway, was announced as the winner of the Steam Railway Magazine Reader’s Award at the Heritage Railway Association’s annual awards on Saturday 7 March. Up against 9 other significant

A highly successful Bridge Day held at Bridestowe Village Hall has raised £3,870 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) thanks to both enthusiastic players and a remarkable anonymous act of generosity.

The event, organised by Joe Pitt, welcomed 100 bridge players from across the region, travelling from Exeter, Liskeard, Plymouth, Okehampton, Tavistock and surrounding areas.

Attendees enjoyed an expert-led session from Andrew Robson, one of the world’s most renowned bridge teachers and a leading figure in the game. Robson travelled from London especially to deliver the lesson.
The Bridge Day

Dave Boulton from Saltford has gone above and beyond in supporting local charities, raising an incredible £14,010 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) during his tenure as Saltford Golf Club Captain for 2025.

The funds were raised through a wide variety of events, and at the end of 2025, CHSW’s care team were thrilled to welcome Dave and his wife June for a cheque presentation on their second visit to the hospice. The £14,000 raised could help pay for a week of end-of-life care for a family at one of the hospices, providing vital support during an incredibly difficult time.

Dave said:

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Throughout the year, the Squarebird team came together to support their local children's hospice through a series of creative and challenging fundraising initiatives.

Activities included a team cake sale, taking on the iconic Three Peaks Challenge, donating goods to local CHSW charity shops, and hosting a spectacular 10th anniversary celebration dinner at DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol - Cadbury House.

The anniversary dinner proved to be a standout event in the fundraising calendar, bringing together colleagues, partners and supporters to celebrate a decade of business while raising vital funds