Corporate
Christmas Appeal 2024
As Christmas is approaching, many of us look forward to time spent with loved ones, family traditions, and the joy that this special time of year brings. But for families facing palliative care, Christmas can carry a different weight. For them, the days ahead may not be filled with anticipation of presents and celebrations, but with the quiet, heart-wrenching reality that this could be their last Christmas together.
At Woodland Hospice, we are committed to supporting families during their most difficult moments. As we prepare for the Christmas period, we are reaching out to you with a special appeal, one that we hope will provide comfort, joy, and most importantly, lasting memories to those who need it most.
For children who are facing the imminent loss of a loved one, Christmas can be a confusing and painful time. Many of them don’t have the words to express their grief, and the weight of what’s happening around them can leave them feeling helpless. At Woodlands, our patient and family services provide these young ones with a creative way to express their feelings and preserve memories with their loved ones.
One of our initiatives that we use are Creative Memory Packs they are a small but meaningful way to support children as they navigate their grief. These packs, valued at £30, are filled with art supplies, memory cards, and simple, engaging activities that encourage children to share their thoughts, create keepsakes, and capture moments of joy and love, even during sadness. These resources are vital to help children process their emotions, build connections with their families, and most importantly, create memories that will be cherished forever.
For many families, spending time together in those final days is incredibly precious and even more so over the Christmas period. Our families also need a place to stay when their loved ones are in the hospice, but with many of these stays they can be very last minute and unplanned. This is when our Sleepover Packs become one of our most used resources. The packs include essentials like toiletries, a warm blanket, and comfort items to help families feel at home, even in the unfamiliar setting of a hospice. This small gesture allows families to remain close by, providing them with the chance to support their loved ones and make the most of their time together.
This Christmas, we need your help to ensure that every family facing palliative care at Woodland Hospice can create memories they will carry with them forever. Whether it’s a simple craft project, Christmas lunch with a difference, a heartfelt conversation, or a quiet moment of comfort, your donation will make a world of difference to our specialist dedicated team in our patient and family services.
With your support, we can provide Creative Memory Packs to children in need, helping them express their love and hold onto precious memories. We can also offer Sleepover Packs to families, enabling them to stay close to their loved ones without the burden of additional expenses.
As you consider your year-end giving, we ask you to remember the families at Woodland Hospice. For them, this could be their last Christmas together, and with your help, we can ensure that it is filled with love, comfort, and the ability to cherish every moment.
Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings for a family of 4 - £200.00
Creative pack to support our children dealing with grief over the Christmas period - £40.00
Sleepover Pack for families to stay close to their loved ones at the hospice - £60.00
Decorations Pack and a tree to personalize our patients’ rooms - £100.00
Presents and gifts for families spending Christmas at Woodlands - £50.00
These are just a few examples of how your company can make a huge difference this Christmas to the vital services we provide at Woodlands.
Please donate today and help us provide these invaluable resources to families who need us the most. Together, we can bring a little light to their darkest days and create memories that will last a lifetime.
With heartfelt thanks,
📧 hayley.smallman@liverpoolft.nhs.uk | 📞 0151 529 8648 | 📱 07955 283786
P.S. Every donation—no matter the size—helps us make a real difference in the lives of families facing palliative care this Christmas. Your generosity will be felt far beyond the Christmas period.
Corporate Programs
The aim of the programme is to have 10 local businesses as our 10 corporate charity support members, who support the Hospice with a minimum donation of £5,000 per year. We would be looking at a commitment period of 3 years for each business within the programme.
We are proud to announce Aintree Plastics as founder members of the programme.
Here are just a few of the ways that you can get involved:
- Adopt Woodlands as part of your Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy: Becoming a charity of the year partner is a great way to engage staff with their local community and get all staff working towards one objective. We will support you with plenty of materials, help with ideas and talk to you about the difference your support can make.
- Payroll Giving: Donating through your pay is a quick and easy way for employees and employers to support the work we do by donating straight from your pay. It’s tax efficient and helps provide regular support to Woodlands. Find out more here
- Workplace Volunteering: Corporate volunteering days at Woodlands Hospice enable your staff to see and contribute to our work first-hand. Your employees can develop their team building and communication skills whilst having fun and making a real difference. To find out more on these opportunities please visit our volunteering pages.
If you would like to find out more about how your workplace can support Woodlands, please contact Hayley Smallman, Corporate Partnerships Manager, on 0151 529 8648 or hayley.smallman@liverpoolft.nhs.uk