Blog / News
Meet our new Ambassadors
We are delighted to announce our four new volunteer Ambassadors! Our four new Ambassadors all have a personal passion for outstanding end of life care and will be using their unique influence, skills and experience to champion the work of Dorothy House…
The Christmas trees that keep on giving
The fundraising results are in… This January, Dorothy House Hospice Care ran its seventh annual Christmas Tree Collection fundraiser in partnership with the JustHelping charity raising £75,000 to fund local hospice care. Residents across Wiltshire and Bath booked for their real Christmas…
Inspired by nature – new Dorothy House property bags
At Dorothy House we pride ourselves on providing outstanding compassionate care. Our compassion extends at every step to those who are left behind: those facing the devastating loss of their husband, wife, son, daughter, mum, dad, or friend. We make sure they…
Christmas Appeal 2022
When someone is living with a life limiting illness, the promise of a Christmas full of joy, laughter and togetherness becomes even more important. In our Christmas Appeal this year, we asked you to help us make sure patients and their families…
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…
Santa and Elf Run 2022 – A festive success
Dorothy House’s 2022 Santa and Elf Run took place on Sunday 4th December starting at Winsley Cricket Club. Over 150 Santas and Elves took part and have helped to raise over £13,000 for Dorothy House in the process. The event started with…
How to give gifts sustainably this Christmas
Dorothy House volunteer Eliza Howell gives us a how-to guide on sustainable gifting this Christmas. This year I’ve successfully completed my goal of buying only second-hand clothing. Now I’m really keen to practice what I preach and take this pursuit of a…
Making magical memories – Steve’s story
Steve Rimmer died on 5 May 2022 at his home in Semmington, which he shared with his wife, Barbara. He was surrounded by his family. Steve wanted to be cared for at home. He was a well-loved figure in his community and…
Christmas Tree Collections 2023
UPDATE – 9 January 2023 – Bookings for our Christmas tree collections are now closed. Thank you to everyone who has booked with us – we’ll see you at the weekend! As the festive season draws surprisingly closer, one of our most…
Light up a life this Christmas
Join us this November for our special Light up a Life services to give families the chance to come together, support one another and share wonderful memories of loved ones who are no longer here. Our three Light up a Life events…