Always Here Appeal – the results are in!

In November 2022, we ran a brand new fundraising drive for Dorothy House.

Our ‘Always Here Appeal’ brought together supporters from across our community. Our aim was to raise vital funds to respond to the rising need for care for local patients and their families.

How did the fundraising campaign work?

This was achieved thanks to the incredible efforts of 210 Dorothy House ‘Champions.’ These Champions spread the message far and wide about the importance of the appeal, encouraging over 2400 public donations during a 36-hour fundraising sprint.

Combined with the generosity of a group of local individuals, companies and charitable trusts who matched the funds raised during this sprint, the final total raised was an astonishing £471,475!

Where will the fundraising go?

These funds will directly help us grow and evolve our services. This means we can care for the increasing number of patients and families who need us.

To put this into perspective, the total we raised is the equivalent cost of over 100 days of our entire community nursing service. This service supports patients within their own homes. It helps them manage the physical, emotional and practical challenges they face throughout the progression of their illness, until the very end of life.

The impact of the fundraising appeal

It was clear how much this fundraising marathon meant to so many people. Check out the multitude of messages written on the appeal page. A small selection of which you can see below.

 

The widespread public support we received for the fundraising appeal was deeply humbling and we continue to be so grateful.

Thank you once again to everyone who was able to get involved.