St Teresa’s Hospice, Darlington, is celebrating the power of collaboration and community support after three local businesses came together to update the hospice’s iconic giant collection tin.
Thanks to the skills and cooperation of Paul Dyke from Cummins, Andrew Fisher from Fab Shop, and Keiran Bayley from Intake VHQ, the tin has been restored and given a new lease of life. It will continue raising vital funds for the hospice, which needs over £3 million each year to deliver its vital, specialist services.
Lisa Wilson, Head of Fundraising and Marketing at St Teresa’s Hospice, said:
“This is a wonderful example of what can be achieved when people in our community come together. Paul, Andrew and Keiran have given their time and expertise to help us in such a practical way, and we are so grateful. Hospice care depends on community support like this, and we need more people who are willing to step forward and make a difference each day. Perhaps you could host one of our tins in your business, volunteer as a collection tin coordinator or bring your unique skills to team St T’s – we’d love to hear from you.”
Keiran, added:
‘Intake were very happy to help wrap the giant tin for the hospice to support the great work that is being done there! Anything in giant or miniature form always gets a smile so this will stand out at events and be a conversation starter.’
Collection tins, both big and small, play an important role in the hospice’s fundraising. While the giant tin is symbolic, the smaller tins in shops across the region collectively raise thousands of pounds each year.
St Teresa’s Hospice provides free, specialist care for adults and families living with life-limiting illnesses across Darlington, South Durham and North Yorkshire. Services include inpatient care, hospice at home, the wellbeing hub, complementary therapies, family and bereavement support, and more.
These services are all provided free of charge to anyone who needs them across Darlington, South Durham and North Yorkshire.
The hospice is calling on more businesses, groups and individuals to get involved however they can; whether that’s through fundraising, volunteering, or lending their skills and expertise, just like Paul, Andrew and Keiran did.
For more information on how to support St Teresa’s Hospice, visit www.darlingtonhospice.org.uk or contact hello@darlingtonhospice.org.uk.
