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Knitters unite
We would be so grateful for any of our amazing supporters who would be able to lend a hand with this initiative and create some unique knitted novelties to keep everyone’s favourite Easter treat, a crème egg, warm during the spring months!
If you would like to knit and donate an Easter Novelty, please note that they do not need to be stuffed by you! To help you get started, please find some printable PDF patterns of knitted hats , animals, and beehives. Alternatively, click the buttons below for traditional bunnies’ or lambs.
If you are unable to knit but would still like to support the Hospice’s spring initiative, we are welcoming donations of wool and crème eggs!
Alongside knitters, we are also appealing to places across Lincolnshire that would like a box of eggs to sell. Anywhere from local shops, pubs, cafes, schools and individual businesses can request a box, with proceeds of each gift sold going towards our Hospice.
If you would like to knit, donate wool or eggs or sell a box of Easter Novelties, please contact the Fundraising Officer in your area, who will be more than happy to help!
DEADLINE; mid March for Knitting submissions.
Olivia – East of Lincolnshire
Fiona – South of Lincolnshire
Deborah – Lincoln and Gainsborough
Please note: Unfortunately, the Hospice is unable to provide wool or any other creative materials to knitters that would like to donate some Easter Novelties. This is to ensure that the appeal is financially viable for the Hospice and the services we provide.
All funds raised go directly towards supporting the provision of vital Hospice care across Lincolnshire.
More ways to get involved
Do a challenge with us
Choose one of our challenges – from walking on LEGO or fire to skydiving, cycling and running, there are so many activities to choose from.
Shop at one of our shops
Support local hospice care and also shop sustainably by popping into one of our 25 shops across the county. You never know what you might find!
Choose a Fundraising idea
Fundraising for St Barnabas could not be any easier, just choose what you would like to do and get stuck in! Click the button for some ideas or come up with your own.
Host a Pub Quiz
Support your local Hospice by hosting your own Quiz night, either in down your favourite pub, at a local community group or even as part of your work social!
Host a Care for a Cuppa
Hosting a coffee morning, bake sale or afternoon tea is a great way to fundraise and support St Barnabas and have a great day with family, friends or colleagues.
St Barnabas Gin, Rum and Coffee
Get a bottle (or two) of the delicious Est.1982 Ruby Gin and Ruby Rum, created by Pin Gin to celebrate our 40th anniversary. And the Lincoln Tea and Coffee Company have produced a wonderful Ruby Coffee!
Organise a Golf Day
Take a swing and organise a golf day in support of our Hospice. We can help you with hosting your event, just get in touch!
Leave a gift in your will
Whether it’s nursing support in the community or specialist care at the Hospice, gifts in Wills are right at the heart of what we do.
Volunteer for us
Volunteers are always welcome, no matter age or experience. Work in one of our charity shops, help with our fundraising events throughout the year or even support patients.
Become a corporate supporter
Your business’ support will ensure that our patients and their families get the support and care they deserve.
Knitted Chicks for Easter
Our cracking ‘Easter Novelties’ fundraising campaign is returning this Easter!
Fundraising stories
PE Teacher takes on Matterhorn mountain
In 2022, Rick Freeman from Lincoln took on a truly massive challenge in support of St Barnabas Hospice – reaching the 15,000 ft summit of Matterhorn, one of the tallest mountains in the Alps.
7-year-old Jonah raises £333 in memory of Auntie NatNat
A real superstar, Jonah from Market Rasen raised an incredible £333 for St Barnabas by making Christmas baubles in memory of his aunt Natalie Watson, or as Jonah calls her, Auntie NatNat.
Carly skydives in memory of ‘life-changing’ teacher
20-year-old Carly is taking on an exhilarating skydiving in memory of her former teacher Sam Pickersgill, who received care from St Barnabas during the last months of her life.
Let us know you are fundraising for us!
Either complete the form below or call us on 01522 540 300 to let us know about your fundraising activity!