In January 2025, we recycled more than 1,200 trees and raised over £25,000 for the Hospice
Are you looking for a simple, stress-free and sustainable way to dispose of your Christmas tree? St Clare Hospice have just the solution for you with our Christmas Tree collection and recycling service! We’ll collect and recycle your tree right from your doorstep, saving you the hassle while helping support your local hospice.
In return we ask for a suggested donation of £15 per tree, which will go directly towards supporting people living with life-limiting illnesses, or those facing bereavement.
Collection dates: Thursday 8th – Saturday 10th January 2026
Collection postcodes: CB10, CB11, CM5, CM6, CM16, CM17, CM18, CM19, CM20, CM21, CM22, CM23, CM24, EN9, IG7, IG9 & IG10
*Registration closes Tuesday 6th January 2026
This year’s collection has been kindly sponsored by Exertis.
Book your Christmas Tree Collection today
£15 could pay towards
A one-hour counselling session for a bereaved family member, friend or loved one.
£25 could pay towards
A 90 minute home visit by one of our Hospice at Home nursing assistants.
Are you a business that could help this Christmas?
This festive season, we’re looking for local businesses with vans and kind-hearted individuals who can spare a little time to support our Christmas Tree Collection Service.
Each year, this initiative helps raise vital funds for hospice care — and we couldn’t do it without the generous help of our community. Whether you can offer transport, lend a hand with collections, or simply want to get involved, we’d love to hear from you. It’s a great way to give back, spread some festive cheer, and make a real difference locally.
To volunteer please call 01279 773750 or email christmastrees@stclarehospice.org.uk
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Christmas Tree Collection take place?
Trees will be collected on Thursday 8th, Friday 9th, and Saturday 10th January 2026.
How much does it cost to register my tree for recycling with St Clare?
We ask for a suggested donation of £15 per tree collected.
How does it work?
When registering your tree, our system will acknowledge your registration and input your address into our system ready for it to be collected in January. A list is then generated for our kind volunteers to come and collect your trees!
Can I register my tree(s) on the day?
Unfortunately, all trees must be booked in advance. Please note, registration closes on Tuesday 6th January 2026.
Which postcodes do St Clare Hospice collect Christmas trees from?
Please note we only collect trees from the following postcodes: CB10, CB11, CM5, CM6, CM16, CM17, CM18, CM19, CM20, CM21, CM22, CM23, CM24, EN9, IG7, IG9 and IG10.
When will my tree(s) be collected?
We cannot guarantee a specific time or day that your tree(s) will be collected during the collection period. Please make sure you leave it outside your property by 8am on Thursday 8th January.
Where should I leave my tree(s)?
To ensure that our team of volunteers can make collections, please ensure your registered tree is left in an accessible location, at the front of the property address provided.
Your tree must have all decorations and tree stands removed.
Do I have to be in?
No. Please just leave your tree in its designated place ready for us to collect, providing we can access it.
Can I volunteer my time?
Absolutely! We’d love to have you join Team St Clare. We welcome everyone to get involved in the post-festive fun of the Christmas tree collection whether it be recycling your tree or helping to collect them! To register your interest in volunteering, please call 01279 773750 or email christmastrees@stclarehospice.org.uk
If we’ve not yet answered your question or you’d like to speak to someone from our friendly Fundraising team about our Christmas Tree Collection, please call 01279 773750 or email christmastrees@stclarehospice.org.uk