Northern Ireland Hospice

22/11/2025

🎶✨ Get ready to celebrate the festive season with us at St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast!

Join us for our annual Carol Service and enjoy an afternoon of beautiful carols, readings, and performances by the St Peter's Cathedral Girls' and Boys' Choirs, the Salvation Army and Cavehill Community Choir.

📅 Free and open to all – bring your friends and family to share the Christmas spirit! 🎄🎺

21/11/2025

✨ BLACK FRIDAY DISCOUNT! ✨

Get into the festive spirit and join us for our Festive 5k in support of Northern Ireland Hospice!🏃‍♀️

For a limited time only, enjoy 20% off your registration with code RUN20 at checkout!

We've less than 100 spaces left!! So make sure you don’t miss out! Offer ends Friday 28th November at midnight! 🎄

Sign up today at: https://loom.ly/G634uT0

21/11/2025

For Children’s Grief Awareness Week we are sharing a creative activity that can help children explore their emotions and remember someone important to them.

Using coloured chalk to represent different emotions, children can fill a jar with layers of colour that reflect their memories, thoughts and feelings. This simple activity encourages conversation and helps children express emotions that can feel difficult to put into words.

💜 Follow our step by step guide to create your own memory sand jar in this video.

Your donation helps us share creative grief activities for families across Northern Ireland.
Donate: https://loom.ly/6T0Qdtk

20/11/2025

Our Lights to Remember service has long been a cherished way to honour and celebrate those we’ve loved and lost. 💜

At Hospice, we know grief is a deeply personal journey. Dedicating a light on our virtual Christmas tree offers a meaningful way to keep a loved one’s memory shining bright throughout the festive season.

Every dedication symbolises love, remembrance, and the enduring impact of those we hold close, while also helping us continue providing vital Hospice care to families across Northern Ireland. 🕯️

👉 Dedicate a light in memory of someone special: https://loom.ly/JdzIx1c

20/11/2025

Thank You Thursday 💜

Each week, we’re reminded just how incredible our community truly is. Your kindness, through donations, fundraising, and continued support, helps Northern Ireland Hospice bring comfort, care, and hope to local families when they need it most.

👉 Discover how your support is making a meaningful difference: https://bit.ly/42tD2HV

19/11/2025

Volunteer call-out!

We need a handful of volunteers for our Tesco Collection 21–23 November in these stores:

• Tesco Dunmurry
• Tesco Coleraine
• Tesco Lisnagelvin
• Tesco Lurgan
• Tesco Portadown
• Tesco Newry

Can you lend a hand? Tap the link to find out more: https://loom.ly/m7fApYY

19/11/2025

Today for Children’s Grief Awareness Week we are sharing a simple creative activity to support children and young people who are grieving.

A memory box is a simple and meaningful way to help a child remember someone special.

In a memory box you can keep photos, letters and small objects that remind you of the person who has died. Children can personalise their box and fill it with the memories that matter most to them.

💜 A memory box can help children keep special memories close and express their feelings safely.
Try creating one together using our simple guide.

Your donation helps us share creative grief activities for families.
Donate: http://bit.ly/4oyvmfG

17/11/2025

Volunteer Appeal!

Our Festive Tesco Collection starts 21st November, and we’re still looking for extra volunteers to cover some slots.

Just two hours can make a huge impact! 💜

Tap the link to sign up today: https://loom.ly/m7fApYY

17/11/2025

We’re delighted to be part of this wonderful community event! 💜

🎄 Join us on 26th November at the Mallusk Enterprise Park Christmas Market and take part in their amazing raffle - your support helps make a real difference to local children and families.

Step into the festive spirit at the Mallusk Enterprise Park Christmas Market on Wednesday 26th November from 4pm–8pm, all in support of the incredible NI Children’s Hospice. 🎄💜

Join us for an evening packed with local stalls, festive treats, handmade gifts and plenty of community cheer, all helping to raise funds for a truly special cause.

We’re also hosting our biggest raffle yet, with all proceeds going directly to the NI Children’s Hospice. Tickets are just £5, with fantastic prizes including overnight stays, restaurant vouchers, and experience days.

Raffle tickets are available now, call down to Mallusk Enterprise Hub, Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm or pick yours up at the market.

Come along, enjoy the Christmas magic, and help make a difference for local children and families this festive season.

17/11/2025

Today is the first day of Children’s Grief Awareness Week.

We are pleased to share our webinar for parents, carers, and anyone involved in the life of a child. This session explores what children understand about grief, how it can impact them, and how we can support them through their experiences.

🎥 Watch our webinar here: https://loom.ly/L_-3xmo

The webinar also highlights practical resources that can help children talk about their feelings and share their own story of grief and loss.

We hope you find it supportive and meaningful. Please check back tomorrow as we continue sharing stories, activities, and guidance throughout the week.

16/11/2025

This week marks Children’s Grief Awareness Week 2025, a time to recognise and support children and young people who are living with grief.

The theme this year is "Sharing Stories, Strengthening Hope." By opening conversations and sharing experiences, we can build more compassionate communities for children and young people.

Throughout the week we will be sharing:
- Practical ideas for memory making
- Stories from young people and families, including how Hospice supported them
- Guidance for adults on supporting a grieving child
- Creative activities to help children express feelings

We hope you will join us and help shine a light on the experiences of children and young people who are grieving.

💜 If you are able, a small donation helps us continue supporting families across Northern Ireland.
Donate: https://loom.ly/3TRuo4Y

14/11/2025

Volunteers needed - we’re almost there! 🎄💜

Our Tesco Christmas Collection is happening next week, and we’d love your help!

Just 2 hours of your time can help raise vital funds for hospice care this festive season.

✨ Bring your smile, your Christmas spirit, and make it magical for local families.
🎁 Sign up here: https://loom.ly/m7fApYY