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As part of World Book Day back in March, the children and families of Beansprouts Childcare in Weston-super-Mare held a sponsored ‘listen’ to raise money for books for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). 

All the children, aged 1-4, enjoyed sharing books with their families over the period of one week. 

Jason Gribble from Redruth has set himself a mammoth swimming challenge in memory of his Grandad; John Gribble.

The Chief Executive of Children Hospice South West (CHSW) is calling on people to continue to support ‘vital’ local hospice care for children and families.

Eddie Farwell, who co-founded CHSW with his wife Jill 30 years ago this month, said lifeline support for families is as important in 2021 as it was in 1991.

Kelly House's gardens near Launceston will be open to the public every Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday until 27th June and will be taking the opportunity to educate its visitors about the poisonous plants and flowers that may be found in a country garden.

Keen painter and charity fundraiser Maureen Crofts from Perranporth is supporting a cause close to her heart through the sale of her paintings.

Iconic UK surfwear company Saltrock has continued its support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) by designing a very special limited-edition T-shirt in celebration of the charity’s 30th anniversary.

The North Devon-based lifestyle clothing brand raised £10,000 for the charity last year with a range of rainbow-themed T-shirts that sold out within a matter of weeks. 

Little Harbour children’s hospice in St Austell is thanking supporters who donated Easter Eggs and other Easter gifts for the children and families it supports.
The hospice received donations of chocolate eggs as well as activity packs, sensory toys and treats for the staff. 

Many have struggled to keep themselves entertained throughout lockdown, especially during the winter months, however a challenge on the Isles of Scilly has not only kept residents busy but also fit.

Sea swimmers Beth Guy and Erica Swain from St Mary’s on the Isles of Scilly set up the Lighthouse Challenge as something for residents of the islands to challenge themselves to do over the winter, with the hope to also raise funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Young supporters of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) are encouraging people to take on a 30-themed activity to celebrate the charity’s 30th anniversary next month.

The 30-Day May Mission is open to everyone, whatever their age or ability, with participants asked to challenge themselves with an activity of their choice and raise a few pounds at the same time.

The largest residential estate agency in the UK, Countrywide, has chosen to support Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) following an all-staff vote to choose its 2021 charity of the year.