Lincoln based Homelet is one of the leading sources of support for the UK’s private rented sector. With exemplary work with local charities Homelet decided to fundraise for St Barnabas Hospice who supports 10,500 people each year with free kind and compassionate care.

“We’ve worked closely with St Barnabas since January 2018, when our team chose St Barnabas as one of their nominated charities. With over 300 members of our team based in Lincoln, we were very keen to support a local organisation.

We’ve been supported from the outset by the dedicated and enthusiastic Caroline, who is the Corporate & Community Lead at St Barnabas.”

Most people know what St Barnabas do and know someone who has been supported by the fantastic work they do; this means our great team are so much more invested in the fundraising.

All events and initiatives are always recognised by Caroline, we know St Barnabas are grateful for every £1 we raise for them. They’re relentless in their commitment and their team even participate in some of our events. This only makes fundraising more rewarding for everyone and we know that our colleagues love actively participating in activity that gives something back to such a fantastic local charity.

We’ll continue to raise money for St Barnabas in 2019 and still have local fundraising events but this year, we have even thrown ourselves behind all the challenges supported by them. We’re happy to pay the entry fees for our employees to all or any of the challenges. It’s made so easy to do, as there is a dedicated St Barnabas employee, Mike Pastor supporting the organisation of these challenge events.

Mike is hugely popular with our employees, he’s always there cheering everyone along with his Go Pro, recording their efforts and sending brilliant images for us to use to recognise the huge efforts of our participating team members.

We look forward to continuing our partnership with St Barnabas, to support the crucial work they carry out for our community.”

St Barnabas Hospice has a fundraising target of over £5.5 million each year and welcome support no matter how big or small. The helpful and dedicated fundraisers that will support you with a bespoke fundraising plan which will unite your team, raise your local profile and offer endless opportunities of learning for your employees.

Look back to those times
memories you have got,
Minutes ago, hours or ages past
please forget me not.

Capture moments in your thoughts
in life there is a lot,
A sound, a smell, a picture,
that Forget Me Not.

A flower to remind you
to take you to that spot,
so vivid in my mind
thank you forget me not.

So for all those we have lost
close or on some unforgotten plot,
I see and know the bloom
will forget me not.

John Welsh
John_welsh5050@hotmail.com

St Barnabas Hospice Forget Me Not appeal smashes targets by receiving over 1,000 donations for iron flower display at Lincoln Castle so far.

The iron, handmade flowers offer supporters the chance to remember a loved one with a Forget Me Not, whilst raising valuable funds for the charity. The flowers will be part of a three week outdoor display at Lincoln Castle running from 6^th – 28^th April 2019.

Due to its success, the Forget Me Not display is extended for a further week, to give visitors to Lincoln Castle a chance to see the installation of 1,000 iron, handmade flowers. The collection date is now Saturday 27^th and Sunday 28^th  April from 11am until 4pm. On the final days of the display, supporters are invited to come and collect their pre-ordered flowers from the castle to display them in their own homes and gardens.

Sam Waterer, St Barnabas Individual Giving Fundraiser says:

“We had high hopes for the appeal, but we are overwhelmed by the response so far. The Forget Me Not project has been a year in the planning and I cannot wait to see the final installation with more than 1,000 flowers on the embankment of Lincoln Castle.

Throughout the appeal we have had some emotional conversations with people dedicating flowers in memory of family, friends and even pets. In addition, some donations have been dedicated to people who they love and they want to let them know they are appreciated.”

Jenny Peake, Individual Giving and Data Manager for St Barnabas Hospice continues;

“We want to say a huge thank you to Lincoln Castle and to our sponsors Tanglewood Care Homes and Waterside Shopping Centre for all of their help and support in making this happen. I’d also like to thank Stefanos and Roz at The Old Smithy for designing and making our Forget Me Nots non-stop since January!

We hope that everyone loves the Forget Me Nots as much as we do. It is a beautiful way to remember a loved one and also raises vital funds for the Hospice. These funds will allow us to continue providing high quality care for patients and their families and carers across Lincolnshire.”

Forget Me Not flowers are available on the St Barnabas Hospice website for a donation to the charity. All flowers dedicated after 29^th March will still be available, but will not be included in the Castle display.

For more information about the Forget Me Not appeal, please visit the Forget Me Not page or contact Sam Waterer, Individual Giving Fundraiser on 01522 540 300.

St Barnabas Hospice’s Challenge Events Fundraiser wants people to take on a once in a lifetime challenge to fundraise in 2019

Mike Pastor, the Challenge Events Fundraiser at St Barnabas Hospice, has planned a plethora of challenging events for the more daring supporters to take on to raise money.

With New Year Resolutions in full force, St Barnabas has the perfect event to take on a unique challenge for 2019. The range of challenges include: Trekking the Great Wall of China, Lincoln 10k, Skydives, Wingwalking, Triathlons, Cycling from London to Amsterdam to Brussels, Mud Runs, and more.

A new challenge that can be taken on by anyone is our marathon in a month initiative called ‘My Race, My Pace’. For this challenge, you take on the traditional marathon distance of 26.2 miles but you can take up to a month to complete it. Additionally, if you’re not a runner, you can cycle, walk, skip or come up with your own unique way to complete your miles.

Whether your New Year’s Resolution is to become more active, do something you have never done before or become more social or support a charitable cause, St Barnabas Hospice has a challenge that will suit everyone.
Mike said:

“I’m delighted to share a wide range of challenge events for our supporters to take on in the support of St Barnabas Hospice in 2019.

“From running, trekking and cycling to jumping out of a plane, we are hoping to give people the chance to accomplish a New Year’s Resolution, face their fears, take on a new challenge or show off their skills all in the name of charity.”

The full list of 2019 challenge dates is as follows:

Throughout January – My Race, My Pace

7^th April – City of Lincoln 10k

13^th April – Mud Run (Rough Events)

21^st April – Skydive at Hibaldstow Airfield

12^th May – Skegness Triathlon

2^nd June – Summer Wolf Run

14^th July – Skydive at Hibaldstow Airfield

21^st July – Wing-walking

27^th July – Snowdon by Night

15^th – 18^th August – Wales End to End

31^st August – Yorkshire Three Peaks

4^th – 8^th September – Euro City Cycle

8^th September – Great North Run

14^th September – Skydive at Hibaldstow Airfield

6^th October – Le TREC

12^th – 21^st October – China Trek

Whichever challenge you choose to take on in support of St Barnabas Hospice, Mike will be there to support you the whole way with training plans, a discount card for your gear, a St Barnabas t-shirt, posters, advice and more.

For the more challenging events such as skydives, treks and cycles, there will also be support teams on the day to make sure you stay safe and to help you with any queries.

Mike said:

“If you’ve been thinking about trying something challenging for a while, why not make 2019 the year that you take the leap and get booked in?

“We will either finance your trip/race outright, or provide discounted entry. All we ask in return is that you do your best to fundraise for us!”

You can view more information about St Barnabas challenges at www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/challenge

To take on a challenge for St Barnabas Hospice, call Mike Pastor on 01522 540 300 or email mike.pastor@stbarnabashospice.co.uk.

St Barnabas Hospice will be offering a Christmas tree recycling service in the New Year for households across Lincolnshire

The Tree-cycle service will take place from Saturday 12^th January 2019, when St Barnabas Hospice will collect and recycle unwanted Christmas trees from select postcodes across Lincolnshire.

Last year the charity recycled 1,500 trees and raised £10,000 to support families living with life-limiting or terminal illness in Lincolnshire.

Amelia Mochan, Event Fundraiser for St Barnabas Hospice said:

“Our Tree-cycle is the easiest way to get rid of your Christmas tree after the festivities are over and every donation made will make a real difference to the care and services we offer across the county.

“It certainly is the greenest and most charitable way to clean up after Christmas!”

The Hospice will collect trees from select postcodes throughout Lincolnshire. For the full list of postcodes and to register your tree, click here.

For further information contact 01522 540 300 or email fundraising@stbarnabashospice.co.uk