Give every month so we can be here every day
Be a Friend for Life and support the work of St Clare Hospice by donating a regular gift each month. By donating monthly, you will help us continue to offer our round-the-clock care to people in your local community. Your gift will also help us make plans for the future and continue to grow and reach even more people that desperately need our help.
By donating a regular gift of as little as £6 a month, you can help us care for families like Bryan and Joan’s.
Bryan’s story
Joan’s husband Bryan wanted to share their story to show you the difference St Clare Hospice’s care makes to local families.
Bryan became a Friend for Life long before he ever imagined needing our care. When his beloved wife, Joan was diagnosed with dementia, St Clare Hospice was there for them both.
A special bond formed between Joan and Diane, one of our Dementia Support volunteers. Even when Joan could no longer speak, Diane’s gentle presence brought real comfort to Brian and Joan
Bryan said: ‘The care Diane gave her was out of this world. Joan couldn’t speak at the end, but Diane held her hand. Through the touch of her hand, they communicated. I could feel it.’
In Joan’s final week, our Hospice at Home team stayed by her side through the night so Bryan could rest. After Joan’s death, Bryan found comfort in attending our bereavement café, and it reassures him to know we’re here whenever he needs support. Even now, Diane still pops in for a cuppa and a chat.
‘It makes me feel happy knowing my donation once a month is helping others. It’s such a good thing to do, I would encourage anyone to do it,’ Bryan added.
Thank you to Bryan for sharing his and Joan’s story.
Become a Friend for Life
Being a Friend for Life is simple to set up and easy to manage – yet will make a huge difference to so many families.
£6
could cover coffee and cake served at a bereavement cafe – fuelling connection and healing.
£12
could fund a Dementia Care volunteer visit – bringing comfort through touch and memory.
£20
could keep GriefLine open for an hour – free for callers, priceless for those who need to talk.
Any amount you can afford to give each month will help St Clare to care for more local people today, tomorrow and into the future.
Plus! When you become a Friend for Life, you will receive your own St Clare Hospice pin badge.
Set up a Friend for Life Direct Debit
If you would like to set up a Friend for Life direct debit, click the button below.
Donate monthly by card
If you would like to be a Friend for Life, and donate monthly by card, simply complete the form below.
Thank you for caring about St Clare Hospice. Together we will help to make sure that no one has to go through one of life’s hardest journeys alone.